Alterations and extensions to existing building.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking Mr  Benbow acting on behalf of the applicant spoke in favour of the application.

 

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

 

NW2004/2763/F

 

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       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       B01 (Samples of External Materials)

 

         Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings.

 

4       C02 (Approval of details) (the method of constructing the lift shaft and the treatment and exact position of glazed junction with the existing hotel building).

 

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of (special) architectural or historical interest.

 

5       E18 (No new windows in specified elevation)(windows)

 

         Reason: In order to protect the residential amenity of adjacent properties.

 

6       F16 (Restriction of hours during construction)

 

         Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents.

 

7       F18 (Scheme of foul drainage disposal)

 

         Reason: In order to ensure that satisfactory drainage arrangements are provided.

 

8       F48 (Details of slab levels)

 

Reason: In order to define the permission and ensure that the development is of a scale and height appropriate to the site.

 

9       G04 (Landscaping scheme (general))

 

         Reason: In order to protect the visual amenities of the area.

 

10     G05 (Implementation of landscaping scheme (general))

           

         Reason:  In order to protect the visual amenities of the area.

 

11     G09 (Retention of trees/hedgerows)

 

         Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area.

 

12     Prior to the commencement of the use of the swimming pool, health suite,

         bedroom and holiday let wings, the full details of the Green Travel Plan together with measures for monitoring its effectiveness shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The document shall be maintained and kept available for inspection by the Local Planning Authority    upon request and all reasonable improvements agreed in writing shall be incorporated into the Green Travel Plan.

 

         Reason:  To ensure that a range of sustainable transport alternatives are

         available and promoted in accordance with the sustainable objectives of

Herefordshire Council.

 

13     H05 (Access gates )(5 metres)

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

 

14     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.

 

15     H21 (Wheel washing)

 

         Reason: To ensure that the wheels of vehicles are cleaned before leaving the site    in the interests of highway safety.

 

16     H27 (Parking for site operatives)

 

         Reason: To prevent indiscriminate parking in the interests of highway safety.

 

17     H29 (Secure 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.

 

Informatives:

 

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

2       HN05 - Works within the highway

3       HN10 - No drainage to discharge to highway

4       HN19 - Disabled needs

5       N13 - Control of demolition - Building Act 1984

 

NW2004/2760/C

 

1       C01  (Time limit for commencement (Listed Building Consent))

 

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 18(1) of the Planning (Listed    Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

 

2       C14  (Signing of contract before demolition)

 

       Reason: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 17(3) of the Planning (Listed

       Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.