Agenda item

201747 - LAND OFF BREINTON LEE, KINGS ACRE ROAD, HEREFORD

Meeting of Planning and Regulatory Committee, Wednesday 9 June 2021 10.00 am (Item 7.)

Application for variation of conditions 1 of planning permission of the reserved matters approval 170579 (Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval (APP/W1850/A/13/2203561) (LA Ref: 123592) for 10 dwellings). To improve the design of the dwellings, improve connectivity to the amenity spaces and provide flexible, modern open plan layouts.

Decision:

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

Minutes:

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, as appended to these minutes.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking Dr T Geeson, representing Breinton Parish Council, spoke in opposition to the application as a virtual attendee. Mr E Thomas, the applicant’s agent, spoke in support of the application as a physical attendee.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor Bob Matthews spoke on the application. In summary, he provided a statement from local residents which highlighted the longstanding flooding problems on King’s Acre Road and the requirement for surface water flood mitigation scheme and a comprehensive drainage plan in the area. The statement also opposed the inclusion of housing with black cladding which were felt to be unsightly. Further Cllr Matthews explained that he had requested that the application was considered at committee due to the level of local feeling. Flooding problems existed in the area and there was uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of the flood attenuation scheme. An adjacent site had experienced flooding problems despite no objection from the flooding officer at the application stage. An additional condition had been added concerning the landscaping to ensure the boundary of the site to the South conserved the local the nature reserve.

The Committee discussed the application.

The Lead Development Manager explained that the application concerned a variation to the planning permission granted to amend the design of the houses and the layout. Matters relating to drainage and landscaping were contained in the original permission. The update circulated included further enhancements and sustainability measures.

The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate. He commented that issues such as runoff onto an application site from sloping land should be dealt with before permission was granted.

A motion that the application be approved was carried.

RESOLVED: That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions and any other further conditions considered necessary by officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers:

Development in accordance with the approved plans

The Protected Species Mitigation Strategy by James Johnstone Ecology dated August 20017 shall be implemented in full as stated unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: Reason: To ensure that all species are protected and habitats enhanced having regard to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c) Regulations 1994 (as amended) and Policy LD2 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework, NERC 2006.

Prior to commencement of any further site preparation, site clearance or construction, an Ecological Working Method Statement with details of the appointed ‘Responsible Person’ should be submitted to and be approved in writing by the local planning authority, and the scheme shall be implemented as approved.

Reason: To ensure that all species are protected and habitats enhanced having regard to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c) Regulations 1994 (as amended) and Policy LD2 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

Prior to commencement of and further site preparation, site clearance or construction, a detailed habitat enhancement scheme should be submitted to and be approved in writing by the local planning authority, and the scheme shall be implemented as approved.

CE6 - Water Efficiency

Prior to the first occupation of any dwelling within any phase of residential development hereby permitted a scheme to enable the charging of plug in and other ultra low emission vehicles (e.g. provision of outside electric sockets ) to serve the occupants of the dwellings hereby approved shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason: To address the requirements policies in relation to climate change SS7 and SD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan Core Strategy and the guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

C68 – Obscure glazing to first floor side elevations plots 5 and 6

Prior to the installation of any windows, the glazing specification shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

To ensure that the windows are not ‘dark glazing’ and for the avoidance of doubt having regard to the character of the area and amenities of the local residents in accordance with the requirements of policy SD1 of the Core Strategy.

Prior to the first occupation of each dwelling, rain water harvesting scheme shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority. Works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme before the occupation of the dwelling to which is relates.

Reason: To address the requirements of policies in relation to climate change and water management (SS7, SD1 and SD3 of the Core Strategy and the guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

10.

Prior to first occupation of the development, a full specification of all proposed tree planting shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The specification shall include the quantity, size, species and position or density of all trees / Hedges to be planted. All tree planting shall be carried out in the first planting season following the first occupation of the development in accordance with the approved plant specification. Any trees or plants which die, are removed or become severely damaged or diseased within 10 years of planting will be replaced in accordance with the approved plans.

Reason: To safeguard the character and amenity of the area and to ensure that that the development conforms with Policies SD1, LD1 and LD3 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

INFORMATIVES:

IP2 – Positive and Proactive

The enhancement plan should include details and locations of any proposed Biodiversity/Habitat enhancements as referred to in NPPF and HC Core Strategy. At a minimum we would be looking for proposals to enhance bat roosting, bird nesting and invertebrate/pollinator homes to be incorporated in to the new buildings as well as consideration for amphibian/reptile refugia, hedgehog houses within the landscaping/boundary features. No external lighting should illuminate any of the enhancements or boundary features beyond any existing illumination levels and all lighting on the development should support the Dark Skies initiative.

It is brought to the applicants attention that the conditions imposed on the Outline Planning Permission, granted on appeal under reference: APP/W1850/A/13/2203561 (LA Ref: 123592) and any subsequent approval of these conditions, should be strictly adhered to.

(The meeting adjourned at 11.45 a.m. and reconvened at 11.51 p.m.)

(Councillor John Stone left the committee to act as the local ward member for the next application)

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