Agenda item

212518 - LAND SOUTH OF YEW TREE FARM, RUCKHALL, COMMON ROAD, EATON BISHOP, HEREFORD, HR2 9QX

Reserved matters following outline approval 191541 (Outline for three or four bedroom dwelling on a plot of land currently part of Hillcrest's garden).

Decision:

Application approved, in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation.

Minutes:

The The Senior Planning Officergave a presentation on the application and the updates/representations received following the publication of the agenda, as provided in the update sheet and appended to these minutes.

 

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking Ms Wall, local resident, spoke in objection to the application and Mr Pryce, the applicant's agent, spoke in support.

 

In accordance with the council's constitution the local ward member spoke on the application. In summary he explained that the application had been deferred at the April meeting of the planning committee due to concerns regarding drainage on the site and a construction management plan for the site which was located in an inaccessible position along narrow lanes. It was explained that local residents maintained their objections to the development based on drainage issues due to flaws with the drainage solutions proposed. It was commented that there was no culvert at the entrance to the application site. It was noted that the local drainage engineer made objections previously to the proposals on site. The location of the application site in close proximity to a well was contrary to regulations managing foul water drainage close to sources of drinking water.

 

The committee discussed the application. It was noted that the application concerned reserved matters which did not include drainage and the local drainage engineer had raised no objection to the latest drainage solution proposed on the application site.

 

The The Senior Planning Officer provided clarification that:

 

-       He had seen photographic evidence from 2021 of a clay pipe culvert that ran adjacent to the site.

-       The local drainage engineer had no objection to the drainage strategy proposed for the site which would allow water generated by the development to be dealt with on site. The drainage solution proposed would not address existing problems in the area but would provide for drainage on the development.

-       With regards to the well at a nearby property Welsh Water had confirmed that a water supply was provided to the house.

-       It was explained that the current application was a reserved matters application. Drainage was a conditional matter which had been determined earlier during outline approval.

 

The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate. It was important that the development complied with all drainage conditions and took account of the potential future use of the nearby well. Access to the site was problematic and the site management plan needed to be properly enforced.

 

A motion that the application be approved in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation was proposed by Councillor Polly Andrews and seconded by Councillor Richard Thomas. The motion was put to the vote and carried unanimously.

 

RESOLVED – That:

 

That reserved matters approval be granted subject to the following conditions and any other conditions considered necessary by officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers:

 

1.

The development hereby approved shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved plans (drawing nos. YTF-PA-529601b; YTF-PA-5296-02d; YTF-PA-5296-03d; YTF-PA-5296-04c and YTF-PA-5296-06) except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this reserved matters approval.

 

Reason: To ensure adherence to the approved plans and to protect the general character and amenities of the area in accordance with the requirements of Policy SD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

2.

The development hereby approved shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved schedule of materials, as found on drawing no. YTF-PA-5296-03d, unless samples and/or trade descriptions of alternative materials are submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority (in which case, development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details).

 

Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings so as to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policies SD1 and LD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy, Policy EB1 of the Eaton Bishop Neighbourhood Development Plan and the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

3.

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted Construction Management Plan and site set-up plan (YTF-PA-5296-07) for the duration of the construction period of the development.

 

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to conform to the requirements of Policy MT1 of Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

4.

All planting, seeding or turf laying in the approved landscaping scheme (drawing no. YTF-PA-5296-02d) shall be carried out in the first planting season following the occupation of the dwelling or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner.  Any trees or plants which die, are removed or become severely damaged or diseased within 5 years of planting will be replaced in accordance with the approved plans.

 

Reason: To ensure implementation of the landscape scheme approved by local planning authority in order to conform with Policies SS6, LD1 and LD3 of the Herefordshire Local Plan - Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework

 

5.

Existing boundary treatments shall be retained, unless otherwise specified on the approved plans or approved in writing by the local planning authority (in which case, development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details).

Reason: To ensure the development is assimilated into its semi-rural setting, in order to conform with Policies SS6, SD1 and LD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan - Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

6.

Any new access gates/doors shall be set back 5 metres from the adjoining carriageway edge and shall be made to open inwards only.

 

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to conform to the requirements of Policy MT1 of Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

7.

Prior to first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted, written and illustrative details of the type/specification and location of a charging point to enable the charging of plug-in and other ultralow emission vehicles (e.g. provision of cabling and outside sockets) and serve the occupiers, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  The charging point shall be installed prior to first occupation and be maintained and kept in good working order thereafter as specified by the manufacturer.

 

 

Reason: To address the requirements of policies in relation to climate change, including SS7, MT1 and SD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan - Core Strategy; to assist in redressing the Climate and Ecology Emergency declared by the Council; and to accord with paragraphs 107 and 112 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

 

INFORMATIVES:

 

1.

The attention of the applicant is drawn to the conditions on the outline planning permission granted on 3 September 2019, reference no. 191541/O.  This application, for the approval of reserved matters, is granted subject to these conditions.

 

2.

The applicant is reminded of the obligation to ensure that nearby public rights of way (EB19 and EB19A) are not obstructed during the construction period.

 

3.

This approval does not imply any rights of entry onto or over adjoining property.

 

 

 

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