Conversion of redundant barn to form holiday letting unit.

Conversion of redundant barn to form holiday letting unit.

In accordance with the Criteria for Public Speaking, Mrs. Wilson, a resident of a neighbouring property, spoke in objection to the application.

Councillor J.A. Hyde, the Local Ward Member, noted the concerns raised by the objectors but felt that it was important to encourage tourism and appreciated the need for farm diversification.

RESOLVED

That subject to the receipt of revised plans indicating the retention of the attached garage/store to the north of the building subject to this application the officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers be authorised to issue planning permission subject to the following conditions and any additional conditions considered necessary by officers:

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          A09 (Amended plans)

Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the amended plans.

3          B01 (Samples of external materials)

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

4          B05 (Alterations made good)

Reason: To maintain the appearance of the building.

5          C04 (Details of window sections, eaves, verges and barge boards)

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

6          C05 (Details of external joinery finishes)

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

7          Prior to the commencement of development details of any proposed flues and vents shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details so approved.

            Reason:

8          E31 (Use as Holiday Accommodation)

Reason: The local planning authority are not prepared to allow the introduction of a separate unit of residential accommodation in this rural location.

9          No works or development shall take place until details of a scheme, including architectural drawings, for creation and implementation of bat and bird roosting opportunities has been submitted to and approved by Herefordshire Council.  This should be based on and include all the measures set out within the ecological surgery report by Rebecca Collins dated June 2004.  This should include appropriate remedial treatment wood, appropriate lighting as well as the roosting provisions for birds and bats.

Reason: To create suitable roosting opportunities for a species listed in the UK and Herefordshire Biodiversity Action Plan.

Informatives:

1          NC02 - Warning against demolition

2          Work should be undertaken within the winter or spring months.  When roofing works are to be undertaken roof tiles and other roof fittings are removed with care and by hand, in case undetected bats or nesting birds are present beneath them.  Slates and tiles should be lifted rather than slid off.  Similarly care should be taken when removing other loose fitting external fittings such as lintels and door and window frames.  Where deep crevices are present within the stonework or other surfaces and there is a chance that such crevices could contain bats or birds then these crevices should be searched with a touch for the presence of bats or birds immediately prior to filling or covering them up.  Should bats or nesting birds be discovered at any time during the works then all work likely to affect bats and nesting birds should cease and English Nature informed immediately.  Bats should be left in situ to disperse of their own accord unless in immediate danger of injury or death.

3          N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of Planning Permission.