The proposal is to demolish the existing village hall and erect a bungalow directly in its place for Mr & Mrs A K Lewis. 

 

Ward: Bromyard

Demolition of existing village hall and erection of bungalow.

 

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr. Skidmore spoke in support of the application.

 

Councillor P.J. Dauncey, a Local Ward Member, commented on the planning history of the site.  In particular, he noted that a previous application for a house on this site was refused due to excessive scale but this new application for a bungalow was some two metres lower than the roofline of the previously proposed house.  He also noted that the ownership of the land was a civil matter and that issues relating to badgers had been adequately addressed through the provision of an alternative sett.  He thanked the officers for their efforts with this application.

 

In response to a question from Councillor R.J. Phillips, the Development Control Manager explained that reference in the report to ‘Brownfield land’ would have been better described as ‘previously developed land’.

 

Members felt that the proposal would enhance the area given the poor condition of the existing village hall building.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That planning permission be granted 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 -        A07 (Development in accordance with approved plans).

 

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

 

3 -        B01 (Samples of external materials).

 

            Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings.

 

4 -        E16 (Removal of permitted development rights).

 

            Reason: In order to prevent overdevelopment of the site.

 

5 -        G04 (Landscaping scheme (general)).

 

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

 

6 -        G05 (Implementation of landscaping scheme (general)).

 

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

 

7 -        G16 (Protection of trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order).

 

            Reason: To ensure the proper care and maintenance of the trees.

 

8 -        G18 (Protection of trees).

 

            Reason: To ensure adequate protection to existing trees which are to be retained, in the interests of the character and amenities of the area.

 

9 -        F18 (Scheme of foul drainage disposal).

 

            Reason: In order to ensure that satisfactory drainage arrangements are provided.

 

10 -      H09 (Driveway gradient).

 

            Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

 

11 -      H10 (Parking - single house) (2 cars).

 

            Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway.

 

12 -      The whole of the splayed entrance shall have a sealed surface and it shall remain unobstructed at all times.

 

            Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

 

13 -      The whole of the works relating to means of access, including drainage, shall be completed before the development is brought into use.

 

            Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

 

14 -      No work shall commence until the badger sett relocation has been completed in accordance with the necessary DEFRA licence.

 

            Reason: In order to ensure proper consideration is given to the protected species.

 

Informatives

 

1 -        N03 - Adjoining property rights.

 

2 -        The applicants should be aware that this planning permission does not over-ride any civil/legal rights enjoyed by adjacent property owners and that any development which physically affects or encroaches onto any adjoining property may well affect these rights.  If in doubt the applicants are advised to seek legal advice on the matter prior to undertaking any further work.

 

3 -        N14 - Party Wall Act 1996.

 

4 -        N11A - Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) – Birds.

 

5 -        The applicant's must ensure that they comply with the provisions of The Protection of Badgers Act 1992 with respect to this development.

 

6 -        HN01 - Mud on highway.

 

7 -        HN05 - Works within the highway.

 

8 -        HN10 - No drainage to discharge to highway.

 

9 -        N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.