SE2005/4088/F (1072) 64 Tudor Rise, Ross (adj parish) GR 59802, 22782. Proposed conservatory and single story extension

• Date Received: 22st December 2005
• Parish Council Comment: no objections as long as it will not affect the privacy of neighbours
• IHerefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2005/3166/F (1065) Orchard House Leys Hill. GR 58711, 18854. Access to field No. 7485. Store /tool room

• Date Received: 6th October 2005
• Parish Council Comment: The Parish Council objected to this application. It had concerns about another access on to Leys Hill, in addition to that consented to in SE2003/0345/F, since the steep, narrow and sharp-cornered U70408 is difficult to negotiate with its current traffic density. The use for the proposed very large building is not clear and its proposed position is too far from the house for security purposes, will be obtrusive in an AONB and will overlook the neighbouring property..
• Herefordshire Decision: REFUSED

SE2005/3064/O (Outline permission) (1064) GR 59605, 21427. Site adjacent to Westways, Coughton. Proposed dwelling (4 bed).

• Date Received: 28th September 2005
• Parish Council Comment: The majority of the Council objected to this application. They allow that the site is within the development area of Coughton and that it is an infill site, although there are queries about the boundaries shown. They object because 1) the steep and narrow access track creates difficulties with the current number of houses using it and where damage has occurred to adjacent houses by delivery vehicles. Ambulances fail to access the existing houses. The PC also has to reflect replies to the Parish Plan questionnaire where worry was shown at the heaviness and speed of traffic on C1275 where the track exits. WPC was also concerned about 2) the intrusion on the privacy of Coughton Cottage and 3) the lack of proved local need for a further 4 bed house when a housing estate almost opposite has been given planning consent..
• Herefordshire Decision: Declared an invalid application

SE2005/2943/F (1063) Riverside House, Kerne Bridge. GR 58229, 18768.Conversion and extension of disused building to provide new reception facility

• Date Received: 20th September 2005
• Parish Council Comment: The Parish Council had no objections to this proposed use and extension of an existing building that will support a growing business in the parish.
• Herefordshire Decision: WITHDRAWN

SE2005/2913/F (1062)Orchard House, Leys Hill. GR 58778, 18914. Alterations, first floor extension and single storey extension

• Date Received: 12th September 2005
• Parish Council Comment: The Parish Council had no objections to these alterations and extensions and generally thought that they would be an improvement to the appearance of the house.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2005/2905/L. (1061) Barn House, Coughton GR 59676,21332. Installation of domestic hot water and C/H system

• Date Received: 12th September 2005
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2005/2700/F (1060) Bruins Nest (Field no 7589, Forest Green/Bulls Hill GR 59739, 19798. New dwelling as part of existing equestrian business stables and yard

• Date Received: 20th August 2005
• Parish Council Comment: The Parish Council unanimously objects to this proposal for a new-build in open countryside in an AONB. It is noted that there were queries about the possibility of a future application for a house in the WPC comment on the previous application for a stables complex on this field in 2000. It will not be a replacement dwelling, a re-use of a rural building or a dwelling for an essential agricultural/forestry worker as specified in the SHDLP policy SH.11. The complex has been managed without someone living on site since inception and no reason for a change has been given. There are now queries on the viability of the business since activity at the stables is reported to have markedly declined during the past few months..
• Herefordshire Decision: REFUSAL

 SE2005/2564/F (1058) Rose Cottage, Forest Green. GR 59947, 19591. Covered patio area

• Date Received: 10th August 2005
• Parish Council Comment: There were no objections to the covered patio if no intrusion on a neighbour is involved. There were some concerns that this appears to be a retrospective application.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

 SE20052421/F (1057) Bramble Bank, Walford. GR 59112, 20119. Demolition ofexisting kitchen and conservatory. Proposed ground floor extension.

• Date Received: 25th July 2005
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE 2005/2325/F (1056) Ceanwood Howle Hill. GR60283, 20475. Proposed extension and alterations to include raising of roof and dormer windows

• Date Received: 15th July 2005
• Parish Council Comment: The Parish Council by a large majority objected to this application. It fears that the mass and height of the proposed extensions, together with the dormer windows, will be obtrusive on this up-hill site and affect the privacy of the very near neighbouring single-storey dwellings, Lammas and Tanglewood..
• Herefordshire Decision: REFUSAL

SE2005/2274/F (1055) The Woodlands, Walford. GR 59178, 20934. new upvc Georgian conservatory 3700mm wide x 3600mm deep

• Date Received: 15th July 2005
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2005/2245/F (1054) The Stables, Bishopswood House, Bishopswood. GR 60048, 18701. Conversion of and alterations to period stables to create one residential dwelling

• Date Received: 15th July 2005
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2005/2190/F (1053) The Boat House, Marstow (adj parish) GR 56616,22132..Proposed re-roofing including acoustic treatment and alterations to dormer window.

• Date Received: 9th July 2005
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2005/2166/F (1052) Greystone House, Walford GR 58866, 19789. Conversion of and alterations to existing garge to provide additional bedroom and bathroom as ancillary accommodation to Greystone House.

• Date Received: 7th July 2005
• Parish Council Comment: some concern over possibility of future new separate dwelling.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2005 SE2005/2154/F (1051) Warren Farmhouse, Leys Hill GR 58784, 19097.Alterations and extensions, extensions of domestic curtilage.

• Date Received: 7th July 2005
• Parish Council Comment: Not yet made.
• Herefordshire Decision: WITHDRAWN

SE2005/2081/F (1050) Atlas Farm Buildings, The Dam, Bishopswood. GR 60764,19539. Proposed extensions to existing dwelling and proposed cellar

• Date Received: 29th June 2005
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: REFUSAL

SE2005/1964/F (1049) Road Cottage, Walford. GR 58746, 20270. Demolition of existing lean-to and garage. Proposed two storey and single storey extension. Proposed double garage.

• Date Received: 25th June 2005
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE 2005/1862/F (1048) Hill Farm, Bulls Hill GR 59130, 19732. Extensions to existing stable to provide additional stable, tack room and private garage

• Date Received: 15th June 2005
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2005/1806/F (1047) 3 Green Colley Grove, Walford GR 58714, 19972.Proposed sunroom to rear, new rooflights to Bedrooms 1 and 4

• Date Received: 9th June 2005
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2005/1793/J (1046) Kyrle House, 9 Cedar Grove, Coughton GR 5937, 2129.Work to tree covered by TPO

• Date Received: 9th June 2005
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: Not made yet

SE 2005/1670/U (1045) Orchard House, Coughton GR 59988, 21104. Application for Certificate of Lawful Development

• Date Received: 1st June 2005
• Parish Council Comment: Not yet made.
• Herefordshire Decision: Satisfied

SE2005/1277/L (1043) Walford Court Barns. Ditto of 1042 but for listed building (affecting the environs of)

• Date Received: 27th April 2005
• Parish Council Comment: Not yet made.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2005/272/F (1042) Walford Court Barns. GR 58689, 20557. Demolition of , and alterations to, timber framed, steel clad barn to create 5 carports with stores.

• Date Received: 25th April 2005
• Parish Council Comment: Not yet made.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2005/1246/L (1041) Walford Court Barn GR 58674, 20548. Conversion of redundant barn to a single dwelling

• Date Received: 25th April 2005
• Parish Council Comment: Not yet made.
• Herefordshire Decision: REFUSED

SE2005/1140/F (1039) GR 58849, 20517 Cider House, Daycroft Lane, Walford. Proposed rear kitchen/dining extension, changes to existing façade. Granny flat over garage.

• Date Received: 14th April 2005
• Parish Council Comment: There were no objections to the proposed rear extension. The changes to the facade are generally considered a great improvement. However, there were strong objections to the building of a granny flat over the existing extended garages. The resulting building will be too dominant and intrusive in the area by reason of its height, mass and design.
• Herefordshire Decision: REFUSED. I) proposed extension would detract from the character of this former agric. building and ii) would affect neighbouring Brook House listed). iii) Enlargement of garage and formation of granny flat would be an obtrusive and unattractive feature harming natural beauty & rural character of area.

SE2005/1129/F (1040) GR 58544, 19487 Greenbank, Whitings Lane, Walford. Single storey extension

• Date Received: 13th April 2005
• Parish Council Comment: Not yet made.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2005/1105/F (1038) GR60288, 19558. Stoneyway Farmhouse, The Dam, Bishopswood. Two-storey extension and alterations to existing dwelling.

• Date Received: 13th April 2005
• Parish Council Comment: Not yet made.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2005/0964/F (1037) 6A Green Colley Grove, Walford. GR 58746, 19952. Conversion of double garage into kitchen extension/study and first floor extension for bedroom.

• Date Received: 4th April 2005
• Parish Council Comment: Not yet made.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2005/0936/F (1036) Hazelwood Lodge, Kerne Bridge. GR 58153, 18921.Extension to provide study and workroom

• Date Received: 30th March 2005
• Parish Council Comment: Not yet made.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2005/0918/F. (1035) 1 Sharman Cottages, Howle Hill. GR 60318, 20409. Proposed two-storey extension and conservatory.

• Date Received: 25th March 2005
• Parish Council Comment: Not yet made.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2005/0684/F (1034) Forest View, Leys Hill GR 59074/ 18791. Two-storey front extension and new dormer window

• Date Received: 5th March 2005
• Parish Council Comment: There were no objections to the proposed extension as it is on the front elevationthat cannot be seen from the river. Concern was expressed over the number of extension made to this dwelling over recent years.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2005/0663/F (1033) Purland Chase, Coughton GR 59678, 22132. First floor extension to existing bungalow to form a two-storey dwelling

• Date Received: 5th March 2005
• Parish Council Comment: No objections - thought the appearence of the house would be improved.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE 2005/0532/A (Advertisement) (1032) Vine Tree Farm Walford Road. GR59470, 22612 Hording for site sales sign

• Date Received: 23rd February 2005
• Parish Council Comment: OK if does not distract drivers'attention from road.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE 2005/0527/F (1031) Mill Race Public House, Walford Refurbishment and extension of public house. Construction of four residential dwellings.

• Date Received: 22nd February 2005
• Parish Council Comment: PC welcomes the forthcoming re-opening of the public house which has been much missed. It regrets that so many of the alterations have taken place prior to any consent. The PC does not object to the extensions. The proposed four 2-bed terraced houses were acceptable to the majority of the councillors. There was some concern shown over backland development since the example cited at Nelson's Court was built on a brow-field site and not a garden. Concern was also shown over the access to the houses: the visibility splay and the possibility of conflict bet. domestic traffic and pub delivery vehicles.
• Herefordshire Decision: Withdrawn by applicant

SE2005/0428/J (1030) Work to trees covered by TPO. Woodside, 3 Cedar Grove, Coughton: to crown reduce one lime tree by approximately 30-35%. (because of proximity to dwellings).

• Date Received: 15th February 2005
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: Not made yet

SE2005/0301/F (1028) Tump House, Walford. GR 58735, 19699. proposed two-storey extension

• Date Received: 5th February 2005
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE 2004/4171/F (1027) GR 58721,20109. Newall Cottage, Walford. Proposed rear single storey extension and new entrance porch.

• Date Received: 26th January 2005
• Parish Council Comment: No objections if privacy of neighbours unaffected.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE 2005/0106/F (1026) Design House, Bulls Hill, (formerly Bulls Hill Cottage). Proposed double garage

• Date Received: 19th January 2005
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2005/0042/F (1025) Coleraine Farm, Coughton. GR 61305,21738. Relocation and extension of residential site for seasonal and casual workers together with land area to be reprofiled.

• Date Received: 12th January 2005
• Parish Council Comment: There was a unanimous vote to object to this application. The Parish Council thinks that the residential caravans will have a severe adverse visual impact on the landscape of the Coughton valley both from the road and from the surrounding hills. The Council will comment further on receipt of the promised statement of background information and need..
• Herefordshire Decision: Not made yet

SE2005/0031/F (1024)Waters Edge, Howle Hill. GR 60517/ 20438. Further planning permission for mobile home

• Date Received: 8th January 2005
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: Not made yet

SE2004/4380/F (1023) Home Farm, Bishopswood. GR 60105, 19080. Extension of agricultural building. Erection of new agricultural building.

• Date Received: 7th January 2005
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/4359/F (1022) 6Alder Close, Walford GR 59216, 21071. Victorian style conservatory (UPVC) to rear of property.

• Date Received: 5th January 2005
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/4211/F (1021) Old Post Office, Bishopswood GR 59525, 18396. Conversion of and single storey extension to existing property to form 3 self-contained dwellings and the provision of a new office/reception for adjacent business.

• Date Received: 17th December 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections but concerns noted regarding the access to the site.
• Herefordshire Decision: WITHDRAWN by applicant

SE 2004/4174/F (1019) GR 59171, 20915. The Red House, Walford. Proposed two storey extension

• Date Received: 12th December 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections if the neighbouring Homegarth is not adversely affected
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE 2004/4171/F (1018) GR 58721,20109. Newall Cottage, Walford. Proposed rear single storey extension and new entrance porch.

• Date Received: 12th December 2004
• Parish Council Comment: Not made yet.
• Herefordshire Decision: Withdrawn by applicant

SE2004/4102/F (1017) GR60941, 21100 Tree Tops, Howle Hill. (Vehicular access from Deep Dean road; ped. access also from track to the left behind The Woolleys on top of H Hill) Single storey rear extension.

• Date Received: 1st December 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections but it was thought that the windows should match those of the existing cottage..
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/4094/L GR 58709, 20539 (1016)Walford Court Barns, Walford. Conversion of redundant barn to dwelling, erection of 5 carports and external stores with 6 parking places as enlargement of scheme granted consent 30.9.03 [( 881) SE2002/3372/F]

• Date Received: 1st December 2004
• Parish Council Comment: WPC objects to this enlargement scheme: 1. the redundant cart-store has not been advertised for business use ; it is too small to provide a modern dwelling without extension; the new dwelling would abut the farm machinery yard and be affected by its activities; it will add to the traffic on this dangerous corner where there have been numerous accidents; it should perhaps remain as a car-port. 2. the size of the proposed new building containing car ports and storage facilities is too large and obtrusive for the site. It will reduce the amount of garden and open space for the existing 6 units..
• Herefordshire Decision: REFUSED

SE2004/4075/L (Listed building) (1015) GR 57569, 21523 Hill Court, Hom Green. Improvements to garden potting shed.

• Date Received: 1st December 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/3946/F (1014) GR 60709,19306 Vine Tree Cottage, The Dam, Bishopswood. Conversion of an existing games room over a garage/ workshop to form a detached granny annexe

• Date Received: 19th November 2004
• Parish Council Comment: The majority of councillors still objected to this scheme as it would constitute the development of a separate dwelling in the open countryside.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/3937/F (1013) GR 58826,22652 Arbour Hill Farm, Arbour Hill, Lincoln Hill . Change of use of traditional buildings to residential use.

• Date Received: 19th November 2004
• Parish Council Comment: The majority of councillors objected to this: 1) Dissatisfaction with the advertising of these properties as no details are given out by agents to those seeking to use these buildings for light industrial use. 2) Proximity of large poultry unit 3) Blurring yet further the boundary between town and countryside on this hill 4) Increase of traffic on a sub-standard road
• Herefordshire Decision: Withdrawn by applicant

SE2004/0969/F (1012) Amended plans for proposed two storey extension.

• Date Received: 12th November 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections to the treatment plant if it does not have detrimental effects on lower properties. Other comments about size and materials made on previous application remain.
• Herefordshire Decision: Not made yet

SE2004/3863/F (1011) Wyeside Caravans Ltd, Bishopswood GR 59458,18389.Demolition of concrete base and rebuilding in new position.

• Date Received: 12th November 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/3826/F (1010) Walford Village Hall. Single storey extension for playgroup room and hall store and general alterations

• Date Received: 8th November 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE 2004/3723/F (1009) Stoggle Thorn, Hom Green G R 558097, 22207.Conservatory

• Date Received: 2nd November 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/3672/F (1008) Hillside, Walford GR 58593, 19538. Proposed two-storey extension

• Date Received: 29th October 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/3662/F (1007) St John's Church, Howle Hill. G R 60929, 20795 .Change of use from redundant church and schoolroom to two units of residential use.

• Date Received: 23rd October 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/3630/F (1006) Arthurs Dingle, Leys Hill GR 58517, 3630/F. Proposed horse riding arena

• Date Received: 23rd October 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/3467/F (1004) Mill House, Walford. GR 58615, 19766. Demolition of two outbuildings and erection of a double garage.

• Date Received: 14th October 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/3463/O (1003) Laburnam Cottage, Walford. GR 58665/19980. Site for erection of dwelling.

• Date Received: 14th October 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: REFUSED Reasons: 1. Site would appear cramped on its plot and overbearing in relation to the adjoining house. There out of character with street scene and harm amenities of neighbours. 2. Site is close to boundary of Flood Zone 3 as identified by Environment Agency. There could be a flood risk.

SE2004/3435/F (1002) Falcon House, Kerne Bridge. GR 58184/18914. Conversion of barns to form holiday accommodation.

• Date Received: 12th October 2004
• Parish Council Comment: Not made yet.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/3432/O (outline) (1001) The Albion, Kerne Bridge. GR 58149, 18955.Proposed new dwelling (dormer bungalow)

• Date Received: 12th October 2004
• Parish Council Comment: Not made yet.
• Herefordshire Decision: Not made yet

SE2004/3200/F (1005)Tawny Point, Starve Beech GR 62087, 19198. Proposed sunroom extension and replacement garage.

• Date Received: 1st October 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections to sunroom if it will not be visible from road in the Hope Mansell valley. Concerns were expressed that the size and height of the proposed garage might dominate the existing dwelling, and perhaps become a separate dwelling in the future.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/3125/F (1000) Land at Vine Tree Inn, Walford Road, Ross (adj parish) GR 59513, 22673. Proposed new dwelling.

• Date Received: 27th September 2004
• Parish Council Comment: Not made yet.
• Herefordshire Decision: Not made yet

SE2004/3102/F (999) Cobrey Farm, Coleraine Buildings, Coughton GR 61423,21831. Proposed asparagus grading and packing facility together with\associated lorry parking, access roads and hardstandings

• Date Received: 27th September 2004
• Parish Council Comment:
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/2848/N (waste) (998) Former quarry, Howle Hill GR 60444,20507. Infilling of former quarry with inert material and restoration of land to agriculture.

• Date Received: 14th September 2004
• Parish Council Comment: There were no objections to this application provided that all conditions made on the former application SS980793 PF are also applied to this one and monitored.
• Herefordshire Decision: REFUSED

SE2004/2885/F (997) Willow Cottage, Lower Cleeve Farm, Ross (adj parish). GR58607,23262. Two storey and single storey extension to existing house and extension to existing residential curtilage

• Date Received: 14th September 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections to the smaller extensions.
• Herefordshire Decision: Not made yet

SE2004/2862/F (996) Fernbank Road, Ross (adj. parish). Telecommunications installation comprising a 14.7m monopole tower, antennae, radio equipment housing, a fenced compound and access road

• Date Received: 8th September 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections if dark materials used as planned.
• Herefordshire Decision: Not made yet

SE2004/2729/F (995) Old Hill Farm, Walford.GR 58589, 21530. Retrospective application for private access road with hardstandings

• Date Received: 25th August 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections.
• Herefordshire Decision: Not made yet

SE2004/2721/F (994) Lodge Farm, Deep Dean GR 61809, 21064. Conversion of redundant (stone) barn to form part of main dwelling with link to house.

• Date Received: 25th August 2004
• Parish Council Comment: The majority of councillors did not object to this proposal. Some concern was shown that this would lead to the development of a separate dwelling in the future.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/2608/F (993) Vine Tree Cottage, The Dam, Bishopswood GR 60709,19306.Erection of polytunnel greenhouse.

• Date Received: 12th August 2004
• Parish Council Comment: In normal circumstances, where a polytunnel is moved around a garden as needed, the Parish Council has no objections. But in this case, with such a large prepared hard base in situ, the Council suspects that the ultimate use is not for plants. It is asked that a condition be put on its use.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/2587/F (992) Vine Tree Cottage, The Dam, Bishopswood GR 60709,19306. Conversion of existing games room over garage/workshop into one bedroom apartment.

• Date Received: 11th August 2004
• Parish Council Comment: The majority of Parish Councillors object to this application. This is precisely the cause that their own policy of objecting to the building of double-storey garages was adopted some years ago. There are too many dwellings in the parish that have been developed in this manner with the 'garage' portion becoming part of a separate two-storey dwelling over time.
• Herefordshire Decision: REFUSED

SE 2004/2107/S (991) Bramley Cottage, Howle Hill. GR 60570, 20452. General purpose agricultural building for storage of hay crop, storage of quad bike trailer and equipment and new track. PRIOR APPROVAL NOT REQUIIRED

SE2004/2481/F (990) Beaufort House, Kerne Bridge GR 58331, 18918. Dormer windows and replacement of existing extensions (retrospective)

• Date Received: 2nd August 2004
• Parish Council Comment:The Parish Council is concerned that a complicated scheme of changes affecting the exterior of the house has been apparently completed without consent. There were no objections to the changes in the extensions but there were concerns about the new dormer windows in the front elevation affecting the privacy of neighbours, especially during the winter months.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/2404/2405 F and L(listed) (989) Old Hill Court, Hom Green GR 58276/21500: Conversion of outbuildings to form dwelling and associated works

• Date Received: 27th July 2004
• Parish Council Comment: There were no objections to this scheme as it seems a sensitive conversion with no extensions to the original building
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/2359/F (988) Bramley Cottage, Howle Hill, GR 60547,20510. Change of use of part field to form domestic curtilage

• Date Received: 21st July 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections, but it was requested 1) that no further buildings should be permitted in the new garden taking into account the amount of development that has already taken place on this prominent site. 2) that the space created should not be for commercial or business use
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/2327/F (987) Hill Farm, Bulls Hill, Walford GR 59179, 19637. Extension to existing stable and erection of a hay store.

• Date Received: 17th July 2004
• Parish Council Comment: There were no objections to this scheme as both buildings will be unobtrusive in the landscape
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/2104/F (986) Peacehaven, Forest Green. GR 59822, 19710. Single storey extension.

• Date Received: 3rd July 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/2068/F (985) Nos. 1 and 2 Coppice Cottages, Bishopswood GR 59972, 18712. Removal of condition no. 2 of planning permission SH890510 PF

• Date Received: 29th June 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/2066/F (984) G R 58097,22207. Stoggle Thorn, Hom Green. Proposed conservatory

• Date Received: 28th June 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections
• Herefordshire Decision: REFUSED

SE2004/2009/F (983) Design House, Bulls Hill, GR 59695, 20410. Two storey extension.

• Date Received: 25th June 2004
• Parish Council Comment: The majority of councillors had no objections to these plans, but some voiced concern over the amount of glass on a former cottage.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE 2004/1955/F (982) Hill Farm, Bulls Hill, Walford GR: 59150, 19637. Roof extension between main house and the attached two-storey building

• Date Received: 19th June 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2003/3061/F (981) Kiln Green Cottage, Kiln Green GR 60062/19829. Proposed detached double garage and repair to outbuilding. REVISED PLANS.

• Date Received: 15th June 2004
• Parish Council Comment: The changes to the plans were welcomed and there were no further objections
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/1892/F (980) Wyeside Caravans Ltd, Bishopswood GR 59526, 18378. New concrete base and gabion retaining wall. Retrospective application.

• Date Received: 15th June 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE 2004/1812/F (979) Bishopswood Grange, Bishopswood. G R 59175,18561: proposed new entrance gates. On corner of junction of 'Oxlet Lane' and B4234.

• Date Received: 14th June 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections
• Herefordshire Decision: Not made yet

SE 2004/1633/F. (978) GR 60566,20394. 2 Crossways, Howle Hill. Removal of Condition no. 5 of planning consent 23747, approved on 15.6.67 (removal of agricultural occupancy condition)

• Date Received: 28th May 2004
• Parish Council Comment: Objected to the removal of ties
• Herefordshire Decision: REFUSAL

SE2004/1426/F (977) Hunsdon House, Walford. GR 58920, 20615. Replacement swimming pool house.

• Date Received: 11th May 2004
• Parish Council Comment: There were no objections to the replacement of the pool house, but regrets were expressed that a site could not have been found that did not involve the felling of the yew trees
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/1321/F (976) Hunsdon House, Walford, GR 58925,20566 Haystore/ tackroom/general store

• Date Received: 30th April 2004
• Parish Council Comment: Not made yet
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2003/2954/F (944)Water Board Depot, Coughton (behind Fowbridge Gardens) Amendments to previous applications.

• Date Received: 27th April 2004
• Parish Council Comment: The re-siting of some of the houses was welcomed. It was hoped that the increase in the degree of pitch on the roofs will not make the development even more obtrusive in the AONB landscape. It was re-emphasised that the parish does not need more 3/4/5/ bedroom houses. A plea was made for the use of 'quiet' facing materials - i.e. not loud red brick as has been used in nearby recent developments.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE 2004/ 1235/F (974) Walford Timber Ltd, Walford GR: 58585,19884. First Floor extension to existing offices

• Date Received: 27th April 2004
• Parish Council Comment: There were no objections to this application as the firm provides an important employment opportunity in the parish.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

• Date Received: 17th April 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections to the s. p. enclosure building although some councillors queried the size of the building in relation to the size of the garden plot
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

• Date Received: 17th February 2004
• Parish Council Comment: No objections if roof height of extension is not higher that original house and materials match existing house
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

• Date Received: 4th February 2004
• Parish Council Comment: A public meeting was held which 45 people attended. They were unanimously in favour of the application. However, the majority of Parish Councillors objected to the application, following policies laid down by national or local government. The chief reasons were that this was a commercial development, not for agriculture nor forestry, in open country within an AONB on a prominent site with substandard road access.

1. Access must be improved before sitework is begun.
2. All vehicles should be housed inside the building at all times.
3. All vehicles should belong to the applicant so that the site does not develop into a general repair shop, attracting further heavy goods vehicles on to the road system
4. The building should be of a dark colour
5. Exterior lighting should be kept to an absolute minimum on this elevated site
6. Noise should be kept to a minimum at all times
7. Care is taken concerning pollution into the brook below and thus to the River Wye

       Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

SE2004/0041/F and L (Listed building) Mr A McIntosh, Brook House, Walford, Grid Ref: 58893, 20502: Conversion of existing outhouse to annexe with extension, Proposed detached garage and garden store

• Date Received: 18th January 2004
• Parish Council Comment: There were no objections to the scheme for converting the outhouse to an annexe as long as 1) the materials used are as stated on the plans and 2) it cannot be sold separately. There was some concern over the size of the garage block in relation to the plot size. It should not be used for domestic accommodation.
• Herefordshire Decision: CONSENT

• Date Received: 9th December 2003
• Parish Council Comment: The Parish Council objected strongly to this application. There is no evidence provided that an equestrian business is needed in an area that already has many stables and outdoor arenas. It was considered that the bridle ways are already under pressure with the current numbers of riders and there is no open country nearby to provide "safe outriding"; the Forest of Dean is the nearest and would require use of narrow roads to access it. A livery business would involve movements of even more large vehicles on a
  sub-standard road system that is narrow with steep hills and acute bends. Outline consent for a dwelling should not be given for an untried business, particularly in an AONB. It was suggested that this use would be ideal for the re-use of redundant agricultural barns.
• Herefordshire Decision: REFUSED 1. Involves new buildings for a business enterprise on a prominent site in open country.2 Proposed dwelling not for essential agric/forestry worker, nor replacement dwelling nor conversion of rural building.3 Buildings would be prominently sited in open countryside within an AONB

SE2003/3625/O Grid Ref 60517,20424 Mr K Green, Waters Edge, Howle Hill. Outline Re-application for site for agricultural/horticultural bungalow with garage.

• Date Received: 16th December 2003
• Parish Council Comment: This re-application resulted in a split decision from the Council. Some Councillors favoured it, in accordance with the previous comment on SE2003/2028 (21 July), provided the bungalow was modest in size, stone-faced and with wooden windows, thinking that the applicant had been unfairly-treated by its refusal, having had permission for the mobile home. Other Councillors thought that it should be refused on the grounds that it was a new dwelling in an AONB, that horticultural equipment as opposed to large livestock did not need 24 hour care on site, and that an empty house with an agricultural tie was still available immediately above the site at Crossways.
• Herefordshire Decision: Not made yet

SE2003/2312/F & L  Flaxley House, Walford; single storey extension to NE elevation:

There were no objections to these plans as the extension will match materials used on house

SE2003/2323/F   Former part of Vine Tree Farm, Walford Road: Demolition of farm buildings. Re-development of land for 66 houses, conversion of barn, provision of off-site drainage and re-alignment of farm track.

Although this development is not in Walford, it will impact directly on all parishioners accessing Ross-on-Wye, the nearest town. The Parish Council has the following concerns:

1. The access road to the estate joins the busy B4234 at a dangerous corner. There is no other access for emergency vehicles.
2. The proposed 'gateway' 30 mph posts met with derision. They look like guard posts, only lacking their sentries. They will not withstand the passage of many combine harvesters. The proposed chicaning met with approval.
3. The traffic circulation in Ross needs re-thought before another 100-odd cars are released onto the roads.
4. It is hoped that the drainage of storm-water is closely monitored to prevent any possible damage to Coughton Marsh SSSI and increased flooding down river.
5. The landscape buffer zone, especially to the south, should be planted early in the development.
6. The estate street lighting should not add to the light pollution from Ross.
7. The ridge-height of the proposed three-storey units should not exceed the actual ridge-height of the Vine Tree Inn.
8. The materials used should be restrained in colour. In particular, the bricks should match those of the older small, dark-red bricked council-built houses in Tudorville.
9. That sufficient places in local schools will be available

SE2003/2380/F: Kiln Green Barn, Kiln Green: reconstruction of existing outbuilding to garage and store:

The greatly increased roof height shown in these plans together with the roof light caused concern. Following the refusal of consent to the previous application to provide a family annexe (SE 1999/3193/F), the Parish Council asks for use to be restricted to garage and store

SE2003/2533/F  Little Howle Farm, Howle Hill : proposed kitchen extension

There were no objections to this scheme with its matching stone face and roof tiles

SE2003/2940/F Rose Cottage(upper), Leys Hill: application for discharge of planning obligation to allow annex building to be sold or let separately.

The Parish Council objects to this proposal. It considered it is a method to develop a new dwelling in the open countryside without reason.

SE2003/2954/F Former Water Board Depot, Coughton. Development of 9 houses & highway improvements

The Parish Council held a public site meeting attended by 26 people. The residents of Fowbridge Gardens were particularly vociferous in their objections to the plan.

The Parish Council still objects to housing at this site mainly because 

1. of a government recommendation that new housing should not be encouraged near overhead power lines (C48.2,3,28)
2. the danger of causing more flooding in this area and further downstream from increased run-off of storm water (GD1 xvi; C45,C47,C480) despite the land provided for any necessary water retention
3. there is little infrastructure such as shop, public hall, playspace or employment opportunities, and new local children have been refused admission to the school
4. there were also objections to the concomitant increase in traffic on the already overloaded B4234 into Ross passing the access point of a proposed even larger housing development.
5. No lower-priced or for rent houses are included in the scheme. There is no proven need for more large houses in the parish from existing parish residents since so many have been recently built (e.g.in Cedar Grove, & Alder Grove) There is a felt need for more sheltered single storey dwellings and one-bedroom starter homes.
6. It was considered that the access road would be too narrow to permit both parking outside the existing dwellings and safe passing of cars to the new dwellings.
7. The design of the proposed very urban houses does not fit well into the area with its AONB status.

SE2003/3001/F Old Hill Farm, Hom Green. Proposed change of use from redundant agric. buildings to 3 no. holiday let units

The Parish Council had no objections to this scheme for development of the barns as it respects the appearance of the barns

SE2003/3099/F Waters Edge, Howle Hill: re-site solar polytunnel (pl.permission 1940)part of refusal of planning application SE2003/2028 F

No objections

SE2003/3061/F Kiln Green Cottage, Kiln Green: proposed detached double garage and repair to out building

The PC does not object to the building of the garage, but would prefer to see it in a less dominant position nearer the house and totally stone-faced. Although there were no plans submitted for the outbuilding,there were no objections to its repair if the footprint and height are the same as those of the original building

SE2003/3140/F Primrose Cottage, Howle Hill: proposed first floor extension

The PC does not object to the building of this first floor extension but would prefer to see a change in the roof height between the extensions

SE2003/3297/F Upper Cottage, Leys Hill

There were no objections to the extension to the house but some councillors would prefer to see it completely stone-faced. Some councillors were concerned about the siting of the proposed garage/workshop saying that it would be too obtrusive and more likely, in that position, to receive a future request for change of use to separate living accommodation. They would prefer to see it sited nearer the house.

SE2003/3316/F Design House, Bulls Hill:

The Parish Council is concerned about the size of this proposed extension in relation to the existing cottage (H18.2).The gable end front elevation and its front extension beyond the line of the building were considered to dominate the cottage. The proposed very large windows to the rear elevation facing Howle Hill road and to the garden were not considered compatible with a cottage. Any extension should be in matching stone and not a concrete substitute