Agenda item

242804 - HILLSIDE, ST WEONARDS, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR2 8NX

Proposed two storey extension.

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 the local ward member provided a statement to be read to the committee. In summary, she explained that there were no objections to the application.

 

The committee debated the application.

 

Councillor Bruce Baker proposed and Councillor Polly Andrews seconded a motion that the application be approved 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:

 

1.

Time limit for commencement

 

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. HS2 A and HS4 A and document entitled Site Plan) 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.

 

3.

Matching brickwork

 

The external walls of the extension to the north and west elevation shall be constructed with facing bricks of the same type, texture and colour as the external walls of the existing building.

 

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity so as to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policy SD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

 

INFORMATIVES:

 

1.

 

 

Application Approved Without Amendment

 

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.         Wildlife informative

 

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) and the Habitats and Species Regulations (2019 as amended), with enhanced protection for special “Higher Status Protected Species” such as all Bat species, Great Crested Newts, 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. If any protected species or other wildlife is found or disturbed during works then all works should stop and the site made safe until professional ecology advice and any required ‘licences’ have been obtained. Any additional lighting should fully respect locally dark landscapes and associated public amenity and nature conservation interests.

 

Biodiversity Net Gain (Exemption Informative)

 

 

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