Proposed new dwelling.

Proposed new dwelling.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr Baynham spoke in support of the application.

Councillor JHR Goodwin, the Local Ward Member, said that he shared the concerns of the local Parish Council regarding access and the proximity of Weobley High School but could not see any feasible alternatives for accessing the proposed dwelling. He requested that a condition requiring double yellow lines be added as he hoped this would mitigate parking issues. He also expressed concern for the safety of pupils whose view of the road may be obstructed by parked cars.

The Northern Team Leader advised that a road traffic order would need to be made for double yellow lines and this could not be achieved through a condition. He did point out that, with the recommended conditions, , the road should not be made any more dangerous as a result of the development.

Councillor RJ Phillips commented on the necessity of the developer contributions as the money would be used to improve the safety of the route into the school.

RESOLVED

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

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       B07 (Section 106 Agreement)

         Reason: In order to provide enhanced sustainable transport infrastructure, enhanced educational facilities, recreational space/sports provision to comply with Policy DR3 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan 2007.

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       F15 (No windows in side elevation of extension)

         Reason: In order to protect the residential amenity of adjacent properties and to comply with Policy H18 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

5       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.

6       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.

7       H05 (Access gates)

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

8       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.

9       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.

INFORMATIVES:

1       N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of Planning Permission

2       HN01 - Mud on highway

3       HN04 - Private apparatus within highway

4       HN05 - Works within the highway

5       HN10 - No drainage to discharge to highway

6       HN28 - Highways Design Guide and Specification

7       N19 - Avoidance of doubt - Approved Plans