Demolish existing rectory and erect 9 no. residential dwellings.

Demolish existing rectory and erect 9 no. residential dwellings.

 

The following updates were reported:

§             A meeting had been held involving the Local Ward Members, officers and the applicant's agent.  The agent had subsequently confirmed that an increase in the 'Children and Young Persons' contribution was appropriate, with the figure to be confirmed.

§             The recommendation was amended to delegation to officers, in consultation with the Chairman and the Local Ward Members, to enable the contribution issue to be resolved satisfactorily.

 

Councillors JD Woodward and DJ Benjamin, the Local Ward Members, welcomed the change of position by the applicant and supported the amended recommendation.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That    1)     The Legal Practice Manager be authorised to complete a planning obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in accordance with the Heads of Terms appended to the report and any additional matters and terms that he considers appropriate.

 

            2)     Upon completion of the aforementioned planning obligation Officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers, in consultation with the Chairman and Local Ward Members, be authorised to issue planning permission subject to the following conditions and any further conditions considered necessary by officers:

 

1.      A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission)).

 

         Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

 

2.      B03 (Amended plans).

 

         Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the amended plans and to comply with the requirements of Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan

 

3.      C01 (Samples of external materials).

 

         Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings so as to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

4.      G02 (Retention of trees and hedgerows).

 

         Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area and to ensure that the development conforms with Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

5.      G04 (Protection of trees/hedgerows that are to be retained).

 

         Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area and to ensure that the development conforms with Policies DR1 and LA5 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

6.      G06 (Remedial works to trees).

 

         Reason: The trees form an integral part of the visual environment and this condition is imposed to preserve the character and amenities of the area and to ensure that the development conforms with Policies DR1 and LA5 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

7.      G09 (Details of Boundary treatments).

 

         Reason: In the interests of visual amenity, to ensure the development has an acceptable standard of privacy and to conform to Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

8.      G10 (Landscaping scheme).

 

         Reason: In order to maintain the visual amenities of the area and to conform with Policy LA6 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

9.      G11 (Landscaping scheme – implementation).

 

         Reason: In order to maintain the visual amenities of the area and to comply with Policy LA6 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

10.    H03 (Visibility splays) (2.4 metres x 33 metres).

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to conform with the requirements of Policy DR3 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

11.    H05 (Access gates) (5 metres).

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to conform with the requirements of Policy DR3 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

12.    H06 (Vehicular access construction).

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to conform with the requirements of Policy DR3 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

13.    H08 (Access closure).

 

Reason: To ensure the safe and free flow of traffic using the adjoining County highway and to conform with the requirements of Policy DR3 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

14.    H09 (Driveway gradient).

 

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to conform with the requirements of Policy DR3 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

15.    H13 (Access, turning area and parking).

 

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway and to conform with the requirements of Policy T11 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

16.    H27 (Parking for site operatives).

 

         Reason: To prevent indiscriminate parking in the interests of highway safety and to conform with the requirements of Policy DR3 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

17.    H29 (Secure covered cycle parking provision).

 

         Reason: To ensure that there is adequate provision for secure cycle accommodation within the application site, encouraging alternative modes of transport in accordance with both local and national planning policy and to conform with the requirements of Policy DR3 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan

 

18.    I16 (Restriction of hours during construction).

 

         Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents and to comply with Policy DR13 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

19.    I22 (No surface water to public sewer).

 

         Reason: To safeguard the public sewerage system and reduce the risk of surcharge flooding so as to comply with Policy DR4 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

20.    I51 (Details of slab levels).

 

         Reason: In order to define the permission and ensure that the development is of a scale and height appropriate to the site so as to comply with Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

21.    I56 (Sustainable Homes Condition).

 

         Reason: To promote the sustainability of the development hereby approved in accordance with Policies S1 and H13 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan and PPS1 Supplement 'Planning and Climate Change'

 

22.    K4 (Nature Conservation – Implementation).

 

         Reason: To ensure that all species are protected having regard o the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), the Conservation (Natural Habitats, & c) Regulations 1994 (as amended) and Policies NC1, NC5, NC6 and NC7 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

23.    L01 (Foul/surface water drainage).

 

Reason: To protect the integrity of the public sewerage system and to comply with Policy CF2 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

24.    L02 (No surface water to connect to public system).

 

Reason: To prevent hydraulic overloading of the public sewerage system, to protect the health and safety of existing residents and ensure no detriment to the environment so as to comply with Policy CF2 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

Informatives:

 

1.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt - Approved Plans.

 

2.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.