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Plans to erect six homes and garages on land next to the Methodist Chapel, Hereford Road, Weobley, were supported by members of Herefordshire Council's northern area planning sub-committee on Wednesday, October 17.
The decision will now been referred to the head of planning services who will determine whether the sub-committee decision stands or whether the application should be referred to the main planning committee for determination.
The site is allocated in the Unitary Development Plan for an estimated capacity of 12 homes to which 35 per cent must be made available for affordable housing.
Herefordshire Council's forward planning manager said the proposed density of homes on the site was not in compliance with policy.
The council's strategic housing manager objected to the proposed development due to no provision for affordable housing. The Weobley Housing Needs survey of February 2007 identified a need for a further 11 affordable homes in the village.
"This proposal singularly fails to address possibly the most pressing issue for the council in not providing any affordable dwellings as required by the site allocation in the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan, council policy generally, regional policy and national policy," a report to the northern area planning sub-committee said.
Twelve letters of comment were received from residents, supporting the proposed access to the site although some expressed concern at the size of the planned homes in comparison to surrounding houses.
Weobley Parish Council supported the application
Weobley homes scheme supported
18 October 2007
Plans to erect six homes and garages on land next to the Methodist Chapel, Hereford Road, Weobley, were supported by members of Herefordshire Council's northern area planning sub-committee on Wednesday, October 17.
The decision will now been referred to the head of planning services who will determine whether the sub-committee decision stands or whether the application should be referred to the main planning committee for determination.
The site is allocated in the Unitary Development Plan for an estimated capacity of 12 homes to which 35 per cent must be made available for affordable housing.
Herefordshire Council's forward planning manager said the proposed density of homes on the site was not in compliance with policy.
The council's strategic housing manager objected to the proposed development due to no provision for affordable housing. The Weobley Housing Needs survey of February 2007 identified a need for a further 11 affordable homes in the village.
"This proposal singularly fails to address possibly the most pressing issue for the council in not providing any affordable dwellings as required by the site allocation in the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan, council policy generally, regional policy and national policy," a report to the northern area planning sub-committee said.
Twelve letters of comment were received from residents, supporting the proposed access to the site although some expressed concern at the size of the planned homes in comparison to surrounding houses.
Weobley Parish Council supported the application
