Proposed erection of two semi-detached chalet bungalows and associated works.

Proposed erection of two semi-detached chalet bungalows and associated works.

The following updates were reported:

§             The comments of Welsh Water had been received stating that there was no objection subject to conditions to ensure the separate discharge of foul and surface water.  It was noted that a condition was already included in the recommended conditions for this purpose.

§             The recommendation detailed in the report was amended to omit reference to delegation to officers.

Councillor SPA Daniels, a Local Ward Member, supported the recommendation of approval but suggested that the proposed contribution towards open space provision and community sports facilities should be allocated to the skate park.  Councillor PA Andrews, also a Local Ward Member, concurred and added that there was a children's play area nearby that required enhancement.  Due to reference being made to the skate park, Councillor AM Toon, the other Local Ward Member, declared a prejudicial interest and left the meeting for the remainder of the item.

The Principal Planning Officer advised that the contributions towards sports facilities had been arrived at using the Sport England 'Sports Facilities Calculator' and this considered the impact of development on county facilities as a whole.  The Central Team Leader added that it would not be possible to use monies for other important improvements in the locality if the allocation was too narrowly defined, e.g. if an identified facility was completed before planning obligation agreement sums were received.

The Local Ward Members commented that planning obligation contributions from developments should be used for community improvements in the immediate area, rather pooled into general funds.  Councillor Wilcox suggested that the planning obligation agreement be worded so that the skate park and children's play area were identified as the principal facilities to receive the contribution but it could be used elsewhere if circumstances made this necessary.  A number of Members supported this suggestion.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.       A02 (Time limit for submission of reserved matters (outline permission)).

          Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2.       A03 (Time limit for commencement (outline permission)).

          Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

3.       A04 (Approval of reserved matters).

          Reason: To enable the local planning authority to exercise proper control over these aspects of the development and to secure compliance with Policy DR1 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

4.      A05 (Plans and particulars of reserved matters).

         Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

5.      B07 (Section 106 Agreement).

         Reason: In order to provide enhanced sustainable transport infrastructure, educational facilities and improved play space in accordance with Policy DR5 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan 2007.

6.      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.

7.      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.

8.      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.

9.      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.

10.    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.

Informatives:

1.      HN05 - Works within the highway.

2.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt - Approved Plans.

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

[Note: 

·       In accordance with the Council’s Constitution SO 5.10.2, Councillor GFM Dawe wished it to be recorded that he voted against the resolution above.

·       At the conclusion of the item, Councillor PJ Edwards requested that the Head of Planning and Transportation be asked to provide Members with an update on the Council's position in respect of contributions secured through the Supplementary Planning Document on Planning Obligations.]