Plan for 151 homes on land off Bullingham Lane, Hereford, deferred

Plans for 151 homes on land off Bullingham Lane, Hereford, were deferred by members of the central area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, February 20.

Councillors on the sub-committee wanted more information regarding the sustainability of the development and the management of the affordable housing before making a final decision on the plans.

The site comprises the last phase (Phase 3) of residential development on the former SAS camp known as Bradbury Lines. Outline planning permission was granted on February 10, 2005, for the mixed use development of the site comprising housing, public open space, community and retail facilities.

Homes planned were one, two, three, four and five bedroomed homes and one and two bedroom apartments.

Thirty six per cent of the total homes would be affordable with 18 per cent being low cost discount market housing, nine per cent rented and nine per cent shared ownership.

Hereford City Council objected to the over development of the site feeling it would have an adverse effect on the already over used A49.

Lower Bullingham Parish Council was concerned at the lack of infrastructure and disagreed with the intensity of houses. They were also concerned about drainage issues and parking.

A report to the sub-committee said the density of the site was acceptable under the Unitary Development Plan.

The homes on this final phase are to be designed to a minimum standard of Eco Homes Good and this will increase the energy efficiency of the houses.

The report adds: "… the additional sustainable transport contributions will assist in reducing the overall carbon footprint of the development from the start of the construction process through to future occupation of the houses."