Plans to build four new homes in Leominster refused

Planning permission to build four new homes on land next to 44 Vicarage Street, Leominster, has been refused by members of the northern area planning sub-committee on Wednesday, October 17.

The decision has now been referred to the head of planning services who will determine whether the sub-committee decision stands or whether the application should go to the main planning committee for determination.

Leominster Town Council objected to the application, expressing concerns about possible flooding of the area.

Five letters of objection were received from local residents and one petition in objection with a total of 29 signatories. They expressed concerns about flooding, impact on privacy and the ability of the existing sewage system to cope with more homes.

Welsh Water objected to the scheme because it was submitted before completion of works on the sewerage which should be carried out by April 1, 2008.

The council's public rights of way officer was concerned about the effect the homes would have on a public footpath as were the Ramblers Association.

The Environment Agency said the site falls within a flood risk zone 2 and the Environment Agency were satisfied with the planned homes which were planned to have finished floor levels 400mm above the one in 100 year flood level.

The scheme was refused because it was considered inappropriate over development.