Storage compounds (7) together with perimeter fence.

Storage compounds (7) together with perimeter fence.

The Principal Planning Officer recommended an additional condition to restrict the types of material that could be stored on the site.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr. Pritchard had registered to speak in support of this application but decided not to take the opportunity to address the Sub-Committee.

The Principal Planning Officer noted that a significant consideration was that the development should not compromise the redevelopment of the Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Canal.  Given that the Canal Trust could not provide a timescale for the redevelopment, it was felt that a two-year temporary permission for the proposed use would be an acceptable form of development.  The Local Ward Members concurred with the appraisal by Officers.

A number of Members felt that there should be safeguards to prevent the storage of any potentially hazardous materials on site.  The Principal Planning Officer advised that this concern could be addressed through conditions on any planning permission granted.

In response to questions, the Central Team Leader and the Legal Practice Manager explained how temporary permission would operate and the options available to the Council should there be any breach of conditions.

RESOLVED

That temporary planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1       E21 (Temporary permission and reinstatement of land)

         Reason: The site lies on the route of the Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Canal where Policy R15 of the Hereford Local Plan resists permanent development that would prevent restoration.

2       A07 (Development in accordance with approved plans)

         Reason: To ensure adherence to the approved plans in the interests of a satisfactory form of development.

3       G01 (Details of boundary treatments)

         Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure dwellings have satisfactory privacy.

4       F43 (Restriction on height of open air storage)

         Reason: To protect the appearance of the locality.

5       E06 (Restriction on Use)

         Reason: The local planning authority wish to control the specific use of the land/premises, in the interest of local amenity.

6       No permanent structures shall be erected within or around the site other than those specified in this permission or conditions attached to this permission.

Reason: The site lies on the route of the Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Canal where Policy R15 of the Hereford Local Plan resists permanent development that would prevent restoration.

7.      Any facilities for the storage of oils, fuels or chemicals shall be sited on impervious bases and surrounded by impervious bund walls.  The volume of the bunded compound shall be at least equivalent to the capacity of the tank plus 10%.  If there is multiple tankage, the compound shall be at least equivalent to the capacity of the largest tank, vessel or the combined capacity of interconnected tanks or vessels plus 10%.  All filling points, associated pipework, vents, gauges and sight glasses must be located within the bund or have separate secondary containment.  The drainage system of the bund shall be sealed with no discharge to any watercourse, land or underground strata.  Associated pipework shall be located above ground and protected from accidental damage.  All filling points and tank/vessels overflow pipe outlets shall be detailed to discharge downwards into the bund.

Reason: To prevent pollution of the water environment.

8.      There shall be no storage of oils/fuels/chemicals or hazardous substances on the site without the prior written consent of the local planning authority.

Reason: To protect the site form pollution and to define the term so this permission

INFORMATIVES:

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

2.      It is brought to the attention of the applicant that this permission does not give consent for the sale of motor vehicles from the site.

3.      You are advised in respect of Condition 8 that separate written consent may be required from the Environment Agency for the storage of oils/fuels, chemicals or hazardous substances.