Agenda item

240148 - THE PILGRIM HOTEL, MUCH BIRCH, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR2 8HJ

Proposed replacement of existing rear conservatory and terrace with a larger single storey extension and terrace.

Decision:

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

Minutes:

The Planning Officer provided a presentation on the application.

 

In accordance with the council’s constitution a statement from the local ward member was read to the meeting. It was confirmed that the application was policy compliant and the committee was asked to support the ongoing improvements to the Pilgrim Hotel.

 

The committee debated the application. There was support for the officer recommendation.

 

Councillor Bruce Baker proposed and Councillor Richard Thomas seconded a motion to approve the application in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation. The motion was put to the vote and was carried unanimously.

 

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:

 

1.

Time limit for commencement (full permission)

 

The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

 

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

           

2.

Development in accordance with approved plans and materials

 

The development hereby approved shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved plans (drawing nos. 024-001_007, 024-001_05) and the schedule of materials indicated thereon.

 

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.

 

INFORMATIVES:

 

1.

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against planning policy and any other material considerations, including any representations that have been received. It has subsequently determined to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

2.

The Authority would advise the applicant (and their contractors) that they have a legal Duty of Care as regards wildlife protection. The majority of UK wildlife is subject to some level of legal protection through the Wildlife & Countryside Act (1981 as amended), with enhanced protection for special “protected species” such as Great Crested Newts, all Bat species, Otters, Dormice, Crayfish and reptile species that are present and widespread across the County. All nesting birds are legally protected from disturbance at any time of the year. Care should be taken to plan work and at all times of the year undertake the necessary precautionary checks and develop relevant working methods prior to work commencing. If in any doubt it advised that advice from a local professional ecology consultant is obtained.

 

 

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