Agenda item

240468 - LAND SOUTH EAST OF GREYHOUND CLOSE, LONGTOWN, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE

Meeting of Planning and Regulatory Committee, Friday 4 July 2025 10.00 am (Item 11.)

Proposed residential development of 8 no. dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping.

Decision:

Application approved with a change to conditions.

Minutes:

The senior planning officer provided a presentation on the application and the updates/representations received following the publication of the agenda.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr. Cook, spoke on behalf of Longtown Parish Council, Mr Arthur, local resident, spoke in objection to the application and Mr John, 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 was set in a sensitive and beautiful landscape and proposed housing that was of an inappropriate scale. The proposed development followed a number of unsuitable developments in the village. The Longtown neighbourhood development plan (NDP) was open to new housing but was keen that provision should be provided locally for old and young people. The houses proposed in the application were of a scale and density that would impact upon views of Hatterall Ridge which posed an unacceptable impact on the landscape. Longtown was disadvantaged in that it did not have adequate supply of bungalows for old people or affordable homes for young residents. It was recognised that an earlier application for the site was rejected and dismissed at appeal, based on the scale and mix of the houses proposed. The application had been amended to reduce the number of three and four bedroom units in the proposal but there was still an inadequate proportion of smaller houses proposed. The density of housing proposed in the application was excessive with the majority of the space given over to the larger three bedroom houses. The six smaller houses were provided with only a third of the existing space on the site. Longtown was adversely affected by problems with water including: a wastewater treatment works that was 50 years old; flooding; and fluctuating water pressure. The addition of further houses would place a greater burden upon the water infrastructure locally and a holistic resolution to water problems in the locality was required which should be conditioned as part of all local planning applications. The parish council had unanimously objected to the application. A change to the application to provide more 2 bedroom houses on the site would overcome the problems of excessive housing density. The application would have an unacceptable impact on existing properties and did not respond to local needs as required by the national planning policy framework.

The committee debated the application. There was division among the members of the committee regarding the acceptability of the application.

It was the contention of some members that the application did not provide the type of houses required in Longtown and the development would put an unacceptable impact on the local wastewater infrastructure.

It was the contention of other members of the committee that the applicant had changed the housing mix of the application following the dismissed appeal and without a five year land housing supply the application was tilted in favour of approval. It was noted that the site was earmarked for housing and the application was a compromise with a better housing mix than previously proposed.

It was felt that to mitigate the impact of the development on local water courses and flooding a condition should be added to the permission to ensure that rainwater harvesting provision was established on site.

The development manager provided the following clarification:

- there had been no objections from Welsh Water to the application and the ecologist had considered the outfall from the site and raised no objection. Concerns about drainage from the site and impact on the local wastewater infrastructure had not been supported by the statutory undertaker;

- during the appeal the planning inspector had focused on housing mix as a sole reason for the dismissal of the appeal but had been satisfied with other planning matters such as water infrastructure and highway; such technical planning issues would be problematic to cite as reasons for the refusal of the application. Other matters such as impact on residential amenity, landscape impact and local heritage assets could be identified as reasons for refusal as this was a materially different application; and

- it was confirmed that a further condition for rainwater harvesting could be added to the permission.

The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate. In summary, he explained that it was accepted locally that the site would be developed however the current application would have unacceptable impacts on existing residents by removing their views of the landscape and the housing mix did not represent the needs of the local community.

Councillor Bruce Baker proposed and councillor Polly Andrews seconded a motion to approve the application with the addition of a condition for rainwater harvesting.

The motion was put to the vote and was carried by a simple majority.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions, the addition of a condition for rainwater harvesting and any other further conditions considered necessary by officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers:

CONDITIONS

Standard Conditions

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

The development hereby approved shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following list of approved plans, except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission:

1001 REV B (Location Plan)

1102 REV L (Proposed Site Plan)

1103 REV L (Site Plan)

1201 REV B (House Type A – Plans)

1202 REV A (House Type B – Plans)

1203 (House Type C – Plans)

1204 REV A (House Type D – Plans)

1301 REV D (House Type A – Elevations)

1302 REV C (House Type B – Elevations)

1303 REV D (House Type C – Elevations)

1304 REV C (House Type D – Elevations)

18484_500 REV.03 (Drainage Strategy)

18484_501 REV. 02 (Foul Drainage Connection Plan)

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 Policies SD1 and LD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy, Policies LGPC1 and LGPC2 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

During the construction phase, no machinery shall be operated, no process shall be carried out and no deliveries taken at or despatched from the site outside the following times: Monday-Friday 7.00 am-6.00 pm, Saturday 8.00 am-1.00 pm nor at any time on Sundays, Bank or Public Holidays.

Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents and to comply with Policy SD1 of Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

Pre-Commencement Conditions

Before any works approved under this planning permission commences, works to improve and upgrade the existing public water supply system shall be completed and written confirmation of this shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for written approval.

Reason: To prevent further hydraulic overloading of the public potable water supply network, to protect the health and safety, in accordance with Policies SS6, LD2, SD3 and SD4 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy, Policy LGPC14 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

No works, including any site clearance or materials brought onto site, shall take place until details and location of the following have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority, and which shall be operated and maintained during construction of the development hereby approved:

· A method for ensuring mud is not deposited onto the Public Highway;

· Construction traffic access location;

· Parking for site operatives;

· Construction Traffic Management Plan;

· Siting of site office/compound/storage area;

· Tree/hedgerow protection; and

· Soil management plan

The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details for the duration of the construction 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, Policy LGPC8 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

No development, including any site clearance or groundworks, shall take place until details of a site waste prevention plan and management measures has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: The treatment/handling of any site waste is a necessary initial requirement before any groundworks are undertaken in the interests of pollution prevention and efficient waste minimisation and management so as to comply with Policy SD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy, Policy SP1 of the Herefordshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

Pre-Occupancy or other stage conditions

With the exception of any site clearance as shown on the approved plans, no further works shall take place until visibility splays, and any associated set back splays at 45 degree angles shall be provided from a point 0.6 metres above ground level at the centre of the access to the application site and 2.4 metres back from the nearside edge of the adjoining carriageway (measured perpendicularly) for a distance of 23m metres in each direction along the nearside edge of the adjoining carriageway. Nothing shall be planted, erected and/or allowed to grow on the triangular area of land so formed which would obstruct the visibility described above.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to conform to the requirements of Policy MT1 of Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy, Policies LGPC1, LGPC2 and LGPC8 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

With the exception of site clearance, formation of visibility splays and groundworks, no further development shall take place until manufacturers details or samples pertaining to the following matters have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:

· Roof materials to be used externally;

· Wall materials to be used externally;

· Materials to be used externally on all windows and doors;

· Details (i.e. location, design and appearance – including stain colour of any timber fencing) of all means of enclosure (i.e. gates, walls, fencing and other means of enclosure); and

· Details of all rainwater goods (i.e. design, profile, material & colour).

The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and to ensure a quality development, in accordance with policies SS6, LD1 and SD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan Core Strategy 2011-2031, Policies LGPC1, LGPC2, LGPC10 and LGPC13 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

All parts of the approved development which are to be of stonework shall be of a local stone, properly coursed, laid on its natural bed in a mortar. The details of the stone, coursing details and mortar shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority prior to the commencement of any works to the stonework.

The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and completed prior to first occupation of the relevant dwellinghouses.

Reason: In the interests of conserving the character of the building so as to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policies SD1, LD1 and LD4 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy, Policies LGPC1, LGPC2, LGPC10 and LGPC13 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

10.

Notwithstanding the details which have been provided to date, with the exception of any site clearance, formation of visibility splays. and groundworks, no further development shall take place until an enhanced landscaping scheme is submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The landscaping scheme shall include a scaled plan identifying:

a) All proposed new planting, accompanied by a written specification setting out; species, size, quantity, density with cultivation details; and

b) All proposed hardstanding, paving and boundary treatments.

The approved details shall subsequently be implemented as follows in accordance with the following timescales:

· All new soft landscaping boundary treatment planting and new ‘orchard’ planting shall be carried out in the first planting season following the approval of the landscaping details.

· All hard landscaping shall be completed prior to first occupation of each dwellinghouse.

· All other planting, seeding or turf laying in the approved landscaping scheme, unless otherwise speciifed above, shall be carried out in the first planting season following the occupation of the first dwellinghouse 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 10 years of planting will be replaced in accordance with the approved plans.

Reason: Having regard to the submitted details to date, an enhanced landscaping scheme is necessary to safeguard and enhance the character and amenity of the area including streetscene. Additionally, 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, Policies LGPC1, LGPC2, LGPC10 and LGPC13 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

11.

Prior to relevant works commencing in relation to foul and surface water drainage arrangements, details pertaining to the following matters shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:

· Detailed design/construction drawings of the proposed surface water and foul water drainage systems and proposed features;

· Full network calculations to demonstrate that the proposed surface water drainage system has been designed to prevent the surcharging of any below ground drainage network elements in all events up to an including the 1 in 2 annual probability storm event; and

· Confirmation that the adoption and maintenance of the foul drainage system has been agreed with Welsh Water.

The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details together with the details agreed in the Drainage Strategy Report (DSR) REF: 18484-DSR Revision 3 dated 31 March 2025, and drawing numbers 18484_500 REV.03 (Drainage Strategy) and 18484_501 REV. 02 (Foul Drainage Connection Plan) prior to first occupation of the dwellinghouses hereby approved and thereafter maintained as such for the lifetime of the development, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory drainage arrangements, in accordance with policies SD3 and SD4 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy 2011-2031, Policy LGPC14 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

12.

Prior to first occupation of each dwellinghouse, the related areas for car parking shall be laid out within the curtilage of such dwellinghouse, in accordance with the approved plans pursuant to Condition 2. The car parking areas shall be properly consolidated, surfaced and drained, in accordance with further details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and completed prior to first occupation of each dwellinghouse. Once first occupied, the car parking areas shall not, thereafter, be used for any other purpose other than the parking of vehicles.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway and to conform to the requirements of Policy MT1 of Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy, Policy LGPC8 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

13.

Prior to first occupation of the development, a scheme demonstrating measures for the efficient use of water for each dwellinghouse approved under this permission, as per the optional technical standards contained within Policy SD3 of the Herefordshire Local Plan - Core Strategy, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and completed prior to first occupation of each dwellinghouse.

Reason: To ensure compliance with Policies SS7, SD3 and SD4 of the Herefordshire Local Plan Core Strategy, Policy LGPC14 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

14.

Works in relation to the provision of road and drainage infrastructure shall not commence until the following details are submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority:

· Surface finishes

· Drainage details

· Future maintenance arrangements

The development shall be carried in accordance with the approved details and completed prior to the first occupation of each dwellinghouse hereby permitted unless an alternative delivery / completion schedule is submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority). Thereafter, these shall be maintained in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure an adequate and acceptable means of access is available before the dwelling or building is occupied and to conform to the requirements of Policy MT1 of Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy, Policy LGPC8 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

15.

The construction of the vehicular access shall be carried out in accordance with a detailed specification to be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority, prior to relevant works commencing, at a gradient not steeper than 1 in 12. The approved details shall thereafter be implemented and completed prior to first occupation of the development hereby permitted.

16.

Prior to the first occupation of each dwellinghouse on the site hereby approved, the driveways and/or vehicular turning areas shall be consolidated and surfaced at a gradient not steeper than 1 in 8. Private drainage arrangements must be made to prevent run-off from the driveway discharging onto the highway.

Details of the driveway, vehicular turning area and drainage arrangements shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority prior to relevant commencement of any works in relation to the driveway/vehicle turning area.

17.

Construction of highway works proposed for adoption shall not begin until details of such works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, following the completion of the technical approval process by the Local Highway Authority.

No dwellinghouse shall be occupied until the approved works have been constructed in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure the safe and free flow of traffic on the highway and to conform to the requirements of Policy MT1 of Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy, Policy LGPC8 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

18.

Prior to first occupation of the first dwellinghouse, details of a scheme for the provision of covered and secure cycle parking facilities within the curtilage of each dwellinghouse approved under this permission shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for their written approval.

The covered and secure cycle parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with the approved details and made available for use upon the first occupation of each residential dwelling and thereafter maintained.

Reason: To ensure that there is adequate provision for secure cycle accommodation within the application site, encouraging alternative modes of transport in accordance with both local and national planning policy and to conform to the requirements of Policies SS4, SS7, SD1 and MT1 of Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy, Policies LGPC1 and LGPC8 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

19.

No works in relation to any of the specified highways works shall begin until further details of the drop crossing point on the C1203, as shown on Drawing Number: 1102 REV L (Proposed Site Plan), have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing, following the completion of the technical approval process by the Local Highway Authority. No dwellinghouse shall be occupied until the scheme has been constructed in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To enhance pedestrian connectively, improve highway and pedestrian safety, improve active travel modes and to conform to the requirements of Policies SS4 and MT1 of Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy, Policy LGPC8 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

20.

Prior to first occupation of any dwellinghouse approved under this permission, evidence of the suitably placed installation on the approved dwellings, or on other land under the applicant’s control, of a minimum of EIGHT bird nesting, EIGHT bat roosting features of mixed types and ONE hedgehog home (per dwelling) with hedgehog highways through all impermeable boundary features shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority; and shall be maintained hereafter as approved, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason: To ensure Biodiversity Net Gain as well as species and habitats enhancement having regard to the Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019’ (the ‘Habitats Regulations’), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981,), National Planning Policy Framework, NERC Act (2006), Herefordshire Local Plan - Core Strategy policies LD1, LD2 and LD3 and Policies LGPC1, LGPC2 and LGPC10 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Development Plan.

On-going Compliance Conditions

21.

No surface water and/or land drainage shall be allowed to connect directly or indirectly with the public sewerage network.

Reason: To prevent hydraulic overloading of the public sewerage system, to protect the health and safety of existing residents and ensure no pollution of or detriment to the environment, in accordance with Policies SS6, LD2, SD3 and SD4 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy, Policy LGPC14 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

22.

At no time shall any external lighting, except low power (corrected colour temperature not exceeding 2700K and brightness of 500 lumens or less), ‘warm-white’ LED lighting on directional down-lighters only with 0 degree tilt angle and 0% upward light ratio and controlled by means of a PIR sensor with a maximum overrun time of 1 minute, that is directly required in relation to the immediate safe use of the dwelling and garage, shall be installed or operated throughout the application site, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authoirty. No permanently illuminated external lighting shall be operated at any time within the application site, without the written approval of the local planning authority. All lighting shall be maintained thereafter in accordance with these details with all lighting installed demonstrating compliance with latest best practice guidance relating to lighting and protected species-wildlife available from the Institution of Lighting Professionals.

Reason: To ensure that all species and local intrinsically dark landscapes are protected having regard to The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, as amended by the Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019’ (the ‘Habitats Regulations’), Wildlife & Countryside Act (1981 amended); National Planning Policy Framework (2023), NERC Act (2006), Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy policies SS1, SS6, LD1, LD2 and LD3 and Policy LGPC10 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Development Plan.

23.

All foul water shall discharge through a connection to the local Mains Sewer network (Longtown Wastewater Treatment Works) and all surface water shall be managed through a Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) within land under the applicant’s control; unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to comply with The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, as amended by the Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019’ (the ‘Habitats Regulations’), National Planning Policy Framework, NERC Act (2006), Herefordshire Local Plan - Core Strategy policies SS1, SS6, LD2, SD3 and SD4 and Policies LGPC1 and LGPC14 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Development Plan.

24.

Notwithstanding the provisions of article 3(1) and Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, (or any order revoking or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no development which would otherwise be permitted under Classes A, AA and E of Part 1 and Class A of Part 2 both of Schedule 2, shall be carried out.

Reason: In order to protect the character and amenity of the locality, enable re-assessment of impacts upon landscape character, visual amenity and heritage assets, to maintain the amenities of adjoining property and to comply with Policies SD1, LD1 and LD4 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy, Policies LGPC1, LGPC3, LGPC10 and LGPC13 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Development Plan 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. Negotiations in respect of matters of concern with the application (as originally submitted) have resulted in amendments to the proposal. As a result, the Local Planning Authority has been able to grant planning permission for an acceptable proposal, in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework
2.	The applicant may need to apply to Dwr Cymru / Welsh Water for any connection to the public sewer under S106 of the Water industry Act 1991. If the connection to the public sewer network is either via a lateral drain (i.e. a drain which extends beyond the connecting property boundary) or via a new sewer (i.e. serves more than one property), it is now a mandatory requirement to first enter into a Section 104 Adoption Agreement (Water Industry Act 1991). The design of the sewers and lateral drains must also conform to the publication "Sewers for Adoption"- 7th Edition. Further information can be obtained via the Developer Services pages of www.dwrcymru.com The applicant is also advised that some public sewers and lateral drains may not be recorded on maps of public sewers because they were originally privately owned and were transferred into public ownership by nature of the Water Industry (Schemes for Adoption of Private Sewers) Regulations 2011. The presence of such assets may affect the proposal. In order to assist in dealing with the proposal the applicant may contact Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to establish the location and status of the apparatus. Under the Water Industry Act 1991 Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has rights of access to its apparatus at all times. In accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, the applicant is advised to take a sustainable approach in considering water supply in new development proposals, including utilising approaches that improve water efficiency and reduce water consumption. We would recommend that the applicant liaises with the relevant Local Authority Building Control department to discuss their water efficiency requirements.
3.	It is an offence under Section 148 of the Highways Act 1980 to allow mud or other debris to be transmitted onto the public highway. The attention of the applicant is drawn to the need to keep the highway free from any mud or other material emanating from the application site or any works pertaining thereto.
4.	This permission does not authorise the laying of private apparatus within the confines of the public highway. The applicant should apply to Balfour Beatty (Managing Agent for Herefordshire Council) Highways Services, Unit 3 Thorn Business Park, Rotherwas, Hereford HR2 6JT, (Tel: 01432 261800), for consent under the New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991 to install private apparatus within the confines of the public highway. Precise details of all works within the public highway must be agreed on site with the Highway Authority. A minimum of 4 weeks notification will be required (or 3 months if a road closure is involved). Under the Traffic Management Act 2004, Herefordshire Council operate a notice scheme to coordinate Streetworks. Early discussions with the Highways Services Team are advised as a minimum of 4 weeks to 3 months notification is required (dictated by type of works and the impact that it may have on the travelling public).Please note that the timescale between notification and you being able to commence your works may be longer depending on other planned works in the area and the traffic sensitivity of the site. The Highway Service can be contacted on Tel: 01432 261800.
5.	The developer is required to submit details of the layout and alignment, widths and levels of the proposed roadworks, which shall comply with any plans approved under this planning consent unless otherwise agreed in writing, together with all necessary drainage arrangements and run off calculations. It is not known if the proposed roadworks can be satisfactorily drained to an adequate outfall. Adequate storm water disposal arrangements must be provided to enable Herefordshire Council, as Highway Authority, to adopt the proposed roadworks as public highways. The applicant is, therefore, advised to submit the engineering and drainage details referred to in this conditional approval at an early date to the Senior Engineer, PO Box 236, Plough Lane, Hereford HR4 0WZ for assessment and technical approval. No works on the site of the development shall be commenced until these details have been approved and an Agreement under Section 38 of the Highways Act 1980 entered into.
6.	No work on the site should commence until engineering details of the improvements to the public highway have been approved by the Highway Authority and an agreement under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 entered into. Please contact the Senior Engineer, PO Box 236, Plough Lane, Hereford HR4 0WZ to progress the agreement.
7.	It is the responsibility of the developer to arrange for a suitable outfall or discharge point. It cannot be assumed that the highway drainage system can be used for such purposes.
8.	The applicant's attention is drawn to the requirement for design to conform to Herefordshire Council's 'Highways Design Guide for New Developments' and 'Highways Specification for New Developments'.
9.	All applicants are reminded that attaining planning consent does not constitute permission to work in the highway. Any applicant wishing to carry out works in the highway should see the various guidance on Herefordshire Council’s website: www.herefordshire.gov.uk/directory_record/1992/street_works_licence https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/info/200196/roads/707/highways

There was an adjournment at 10:57 a.m.; the meeting reconvened at 11:10 a.m.

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