Proposed renovations and extensions to Oakwood and demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage, erection of two detached dwellings and ancillary garages formation of new vehicular access on land rear of Oakwood and Bridge House, demolition of garage at Bridge House and erection of replacement garage.

The committee delegated approval to officer’s named in the ‘Scheme of Delegation to Officers’ subject to the relocation of one of the proposed dwellings.

The Principal Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application and updates / additional representations received following the publication of the agenda were provided in the update sheet.

 

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking Mr Gwilliam, representing Mr Powell, spoke in objection to the application and Mr Hawes, the applicant, spoke in support.

 

In accordance with paragraph 4.8.2.2 of the Council’s Constitution, Councillor JW Hope MBE, the local ward member, commented on a number of issues, including:

 

·         The site visit had been beneficial and helped to highlight the concerns raised in respect of the access.

·         The proposed access was at the narrowest point of the road

·         There was also a concern in respect of flood water if the kerb was removed.

·         The existing access was better.

In response to a question by the Committee, the Principal Planning Officer confirmed that the grass track provided an access to the applicant’s tennis court and would serve no other purpose. He also advised that the site was within the settlement boundary so any further applications, if forthcoming, would have to be considered on their merits. In respect of the concerns regarding the removal of the kerb he confirmed that the neighbouring property had a dropped kerb and this had not caused a problem in respect of flooding.

 

In response to a specific question regarding a highway drain the Principal Planning Officer advised that it would be reasonable to request a highway drain through a suitable condition.

 

Members discussed the application and were of the opinion that the proposed access was acceptable and that with the provision of a highway drain the concerns in respect of flooding could also be addressed. However they did have concerns regarding the close proximity of one of the proposed dwellings to a nearby cattle shed. It was felt that the application would be more acceptable if the dwelling was rotated 90 degrees.

 

Councillor JW Hope MBE was given the opportunity to close the debate. He reiterated his opening remarks and felt that the application should be refused.

 

RESOLVED

 

That officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers be permitted to grant planning permission in respect of application DMN/112363/F subject to the relocation of the dwelling adjacent to the cattle barn and subject to the following conditions:

 

1.         The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of one year from the date of this permission

 

Reason: To comply with the provisions of Section 91(1) (b) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and to reflect the decision of the Local Planning Authority on 4th March 2009 to suspend (effective from 1st April 2009) the requirements of the Authority's 'Planning Obligations' Supplementary Planning Document (February 2008) in relation to residential developments of five dwellings or less.

           

2.         Before any other development hereby approved is commenced, the construction of the new vehicular access shall be carried out in accordance with a specification to be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to mitigate against localised flooding in accordance with the requirements of Policy DR3 and DR7 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

3.         Prior to the first occupation of the two new dwellings hereby approved, the existing vehicular accesses to Oakwood and Bridge House shall be permanently closed to vehicular traffic, the details of which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.

 

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

 

4.         Prior to the first occupation of the two new dwellings hereby approved, the renovation of Oakwood shall be completed to the written satisfaction of the local planning authority.

 

Reason: To ensure the safeguarding of a building of architectural or historic interest, to ensure the character and appearance of the conservation area is maintained and t comply with the requirements of Policies HBA1, HBA4 and HBA6 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

5.         B01 Development in accordance with the approved plans

 

6.         C01 Samples of external materials

 

7.         D04 Details of window sections, eaves, verges and barge boards

 

8.         D05 Details of external joinery finishes

 

9.         E03 Site observation - archaeology

 

10.       F08 No conversion of garage to habitable accommodation

 

11.       G04 Protection of trees/hedgerows that are to be retained

 

12.       G10 Landscaping scheme

 

13.       G11 Landscaping scheme - implementation

 

14.       I16 Restriction of hours during construction

 

15.       L01 Foul/surface water drainage

 

16.       L02 No surface water to connect to public system

 

17.       L03 No drainage run-off to public system

 

INFORMATIVES:

 

1.         HN04 Private apparatus within highway

 

2.         HN28 Highways Design Guide and Specification

 

3.         HN05 Works within the highway

 

4.         N11B Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) & Cons (Nat. HaB Bat

 

In respect of DMN/112365/L listed building consent be granted subject to the  following conditions:

                          

1.         D01 Time limit for commencement (Listed Building Consent)

           

2.         D09 Details of rooflights

 

3.        Prior to the commencement of any work to repair or replace parts of the timber  frame of Oakwood, a detailed schedule shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

Reason: To ensure that the replacement of original parts of the timber frame are kept to a minimum to safeguard the special architectural and historic interest of the building and to comply with the requirements of Policy HBA1 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

4.         D04 Details of window sections, eaves, verges and barge boards

 

5.         D05 Details of external joinery finishes