Proposed first floor extension.

The application was approved in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation.

The Chairman advised Members that the order of the agenda would be changed so that application 130534/FH could be determined prior to the meeting being adjourned for lunch.

The Development Manager 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 paragraph 4.8.2.2 of the Council’s Constitution, Councillor KS Guthrie, the local ward member, advised Members that she had no concerns regarding the application and requested that it be approved.

In response to a question, the Development Manager advised that a response had been received from Marden Parish Council which was detailed in the update sheet.

Councillor KS Guthrie was given the opportunity to close the debate but chose to make no additional statement.

RESOLVED

That subject to no objections raising additional material planning considerations by the end of the consultation period, the officers named in the scheme of delegation be authorised to approve the application subject to the following conditions and any further conditions considered necessary by officers:

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

2.         B01 Development in accordance with the approved plans.

3.         The facing bricks to be used in the construction of the side wall of the extension hereby permitted shall match those used in the existing building.

Reason: To ensure the external materials harmonise with the existing building so as to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policies DR1 and H18 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

4.         The external cladding material to be used in the construction of the front and rear walls of the extension hereby permitted shall be in accordance with the submitted details. (Ebony Cedral Weatherboard).

Reason: To ensure the external materials harmonise with the existing building so as to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policies DR1 and H18 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

5.         F15 No windows in side elevation of extension.

Reason for Approval

1.         It is considered that the proposed extension will appear in keeping with the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding area in terms of its siting, scale, mass, detailed design and materials. In addition, having regard to the disposition of nearby residential properties, it is considered that the proposal will not unduly impact on the amenities of neighbouring residents. In the circumstances the proposal will not conflict with the design requirements of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan Policies S1, DR1, H16 and H18 together with the sustainability and good design policies and objectives contained in the Introduction and Section 7of the National Planning Policy Framework.

Informatives:

1.         The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against planning policy and any other material considerations, including any representations that have been received. It has subsequently determined to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework. 

2.         N03B Adjoining Property Rights.