Agenda item

P141408/F Barley Close, Woodseaves Road, Eardisley, Herefordshire

Proposed residential development comprising 16 open market houses and 9 affordable homes.

Decision:

The application was approved in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation.

Minutes:

(Proposed residential development comprising 16 open market houses and 9 affordable homes.)

 

The Senior 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, as appended to these Minutes.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr C Skelton, of Eardisley Parish Council spoke in opposition to the Scheme.  Ms N James, a resident, spoke in objection.  Mr J Spreckley, the Applicant’s agent, spoke in support.

In accordance with paragraph 4.8.2.2 of the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor JW Hope MBE spoke on the application.

He commented that whilst 55 letters of objection had been received these had come from 30 homes.  There were 270 residences in Eardisley.  This implied that the majority had no objection to the proposal.  The proposed development was in the centre of the village which had plentiful amenities.

In discussion the following principal points were made on the application:

·         The proposal seemed to be acceptable, appearing to fit in well, being of modest size and containing a range of properties. 

·         It was unfortunate that the Parish Council remained opposed to the development.  It seemed that a good level of consultation had occurred.

·         It was requested that further consideration be given to bridging the Folly Brook area to ensure access to the site.  It was also suggested that S106 monies could be used to improve the gully opening in Woodseaves Road to help address concerns about flash flooding.  The Highway Manager commented that drainage issues would be considered as part of the detailed design.

·         Clarification was sought on the means of escape in the event of a flood.  The Senior Planning Officer referred to the comments of the Emergency Planning Officer which had been included in the update to the Committee.

·         In relation to the S106 agreement which referred to a payment to Kington Youth Services it was requested that consideration be given to supporting local community providers.

·         It was questioned why the access to the development could not be directly off the A4111.  The Highways Manager commented that the necessary visibility splays could not be provided.

·         Buildings needed to be sustainable.  Construction to a level above Code Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes would be preferable.

·         It was requested that consideration be given to the public open space provision to maximise the public benefit.

The Development Manager clarified in relation to the S106 agreement that the level of contribution to St Mary’s Roman Catholic School was in accordance with a policy agreed in 2008.  Discussion of the S106 provisions could be held with the Chairman and local ward member.   The design of the Scheme including drainage would be governed by the proposed conditions,

The local ward member had no additional comments.

RESOLVED:  That subject to the completion of a Section 106 Town & Country Planning Act 1990 obligation agreement in accordance with the Heads of Terms stated in the report, officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers are authorised to grant full planning permission, subject to the conditions below and any other further conditions considered necessary.

 

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A01 Time limit for commencement (full permission)

           

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B01  Development in accordance with the approved plans

 

-   Amended site plan - drawing number 1541.00E.

-   Elevations and floor plans - House type A - drawing number 1541.01C

-   Elevations and floor plans - House type B - drawing number 1541.02B

-   Elevations and floor plans - House type C - drawing number 1541.04A

-   Elevations and floor plans - House type D and E - drawing number 1541.05B

-   Elevations and floor plans - House type F - drawing number 1541.07.

- Landscape master plan date stamped Herefordshire Council 7 May 2014 on   landscaping issues unless subject to conditions as attached below and amended footpath gradient detail submitted in support of the application.

 

 

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H13 Access, turning area and parking

 

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H17  Junction improvements/off site works

 

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H18 On site roads - submission of details

 

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H20 Road completion in 2 years

 

H29 Secure covered cycle parking provision

 

F14 Removal of permitted development rights

 

C01 Sample of external materials (to include colour and sample of external render).

 

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

 

D05 Details of external joinery finishes

 

D10 Specification of guttering and downpipes

 

All external doors and windows will be of timber construction in perpetuity.

Reason: In consideration of the location of the development and to comply with Policies HBA4 and HBA6 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan and the National Planning Policy  Framework. 

 

G09 Details of boundary treatments (Detail will also be included with regards to boundary treatments between individual dwellings which will not be of close boarded fencing.

 

G10 Landscaping scheme

 

G11 Landscaping scheme implementation

 

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Prior to commencement of the development, a species and habitat enhancement scheme must be submitted to, and be approved in writing by, the local planning authority, and the scheme shall be implemented as approved.  An appropriately qualified and experienced ecological clerk of works must be appointed (or consultant engaged in that capacity) to oversee the ecological mitigation work.

 

 

Reason:  To ensure that all species are protected having regard to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 and Policies NCI, NC6, NC7, NC8 and NC9 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan  in relation to Nature Conservation and Biodiversity and to meet the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework and the NERC Act 2006

 

L01 Foul/surface water drainage

 

L02 No surface water to connect to public system

 

L03 No drainage run-off to public system

 

I16 Restriction of hours during construction

 

I51 Details of slab levels

 

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Before construction works commence on site, a hydraulic modelling assessment shall be undertaken by the developer in liaison with Dwr Cmyru Welsh Water, in order to assess the effect the proposed development will have on the existing water supply network, together with any necessary associated infrastructure works.

 

Reason: To protect the integrity of the existing water supply system.

 

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There shall be no beneficial use or occupation of any of the buildings hereby approved until such time that any necessary water infrastructure works required by the hydraulic modelling assessment referred to in the above condition have been completed and approved by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water and the Local Planning Authority has been informed in writing of its completion.

 

Reason: To ensure that the proposed development does not adversely affect the integrity of the existing water supply system.

 

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L04 Comprehensive & Integrated drainage of site

 

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I55 Site Waste Management

 

I52 Finished floor levels.

 

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Flood Risk Management Plan

 

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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. Negotiations in respect of matters of concern with the application (as originally submitted) have resulted in amendments to the proposal.  As a result, the Local Planning Authority has been able to grant planning permission for an acceptable proposal, in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

Management Plan for Residential Parking.

 

Road layout as amendments to the turning head

 

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HN10 No drainage to discharge to highway

 

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HN08 Section 38 Agreement & Drainage details

 

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HN04 Private apparatus within highway

 

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HN28 Highways Design Guide and Specification

 

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HN13 Protection of visibility splays on private land

 

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HN05 Works within the highway

 

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