Demolition of existing building and erection of 13 apartments.

[A] Demolition of existing building and erection of 13 apartments and

[B] Demolition of building and construction of 13 apartments.

 

The Principal Planning Officer reported that, in response to the identified need for enhanced facilities at Lord Scudamore School, the applicant had agreed to contribute £2,000 for the two, two-bed units.  Therefore, the recommendation was amended in order to authorise Officers to issue planning permission subject to a Section 106 Agreement.  The Principal Planning Officer reported the receipt of correspondence from the Environment Agency (no objections subject to conditions), Highways and Transportation (no objections subject to conditions), Conservation (no objections) and the Conservation Advisory Panel (no objections).

 

Councillor Miss. F. Short, a Local Ward Member, questioned the market for the large numbers of flats being built in Hereford but noted that this proposal would have benefits in terms of the setting back of the building and the enhancement of the street scene.

 

Councillor Mrs. P.A. Andrews noted that Lexton House was in a dilapidated state and the improvements and contributions proposed would have a positive impact.  However, she did express concern about the increasing levels of traffic at the junction of Friars Street and Whitecross Road and felt that this should be taken into account for future proposals in the area.

 

Councillor A.M. Toon expressed concerns about the limited amount of parking proposed.  In response, the Principal Planning Officer advised that the issue had been fully assessed by Highways and Transportation and the reduced level of parking was considered acceptable given the location of the site near to the city centre.

 

Councillor Mrs. M.D. Lloyd-Hayes noted the shortage of appropriate housing for young professionals and key workers.

 

Some Members felt that improvements should be made to the ‘blank’ southern elevation of the design.  In response, the Principal Planning Officer advised that this elevation would be enhanced through decorative brick treatment.

 

In response to a number of comments by Members about inadequate parking provision, the Development Control Manager noted the proximity of the city centre and commented that Planning Policy Guidance (PPG3) allowed for reduced levels of parking in such locations.  He felt that, given the lack of existing parking provision, it would be difficult to justify a refusal of planning permission on appeal in this instance.

 

RESOLVED:

 

In respect of DCCW2005/4113/F:

 

1 -        The Legal Practice Manager be authorised to complete a Planning Obligation under Section 106 of The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to enable an education contribution of £2000 and any additional matters and terms as he considers appropriate.

 

2 -        Upon completion of the aforementioned obligation that the officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers be authorised to issue planning permission subject to the following conditions.

 

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.         A06 (Development in accordance with approved plans).

 

Reason: To ensure adherence to the approved plans in the interests of a satisfactory form of development.

 

3.         D01 (Site investigation – archaeology).

 

            Reason: To ensure the archaeological interest of the site is recorded.

 

4.         F16 (Restriction of hours during construction).

 

            Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents.

 

5.         F48 (Details of slab levels).

 

            Reason: In order to define the permission and ensure that the development is of a scale and height appropriate to the site.

 

6.         F49 (Finished floor levels (area at risk from flooding)).

 

            Reason: To protect the development from flooding.

 

7.         G01 (Details of boundary treatments).

 

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure dwellings have satisfactory privacy.

 

8.         G04 (Landscaping scheme (general)).

 

            Reason: In order to protect the visual amenities of the area.

 

9.         G05 (Implementation of landscaping scheme (general)).

 

            Reason: In order to protect the visual amenities of the area.

 

10.       F22 (No surface water to public sewer).

 

Reason: To safeguard the public sewerage system and reduce the risk of surcharge flooding.

 

11.              Prior to work commencing on site details of the decorative brick treatment on the southern elevation shall be submitted for approval in writing of the LPA and the southern elevation constructed in accordance with the approved details.

 

Informatives:

 

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

HN01

HN04

HN05

HN10

N02

 

In respect of DCCW2005/4115/C:

 

That Conservation Area Consent be granted subject to the following conditions:

 

1.         C01 (Time limit for commencement (Listed Building).

 

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 18(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

 

2.         C14 (Signing of contract before demolition).

 

Reason: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 17(3) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

 

3.         C19 (LPA to be informed of works commencing)

 

Informative:

 

1.         N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of Conservation Area Consent.