Polytunnel and shed for beekeeping use refused

Plans to erect a polytunnel and shed for beekeeping use at Manley Field, Pembridge, were refused by members of the northern area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, April 9.

The proposal was refused because it was considered unacceptable due to its visual impact on the character, appearance and landscape quality of the surrounding conservation area.

The polytunnel was to be used in connection with a vegetable plot while the storage building would have been used for beehive storage, repair and storing implements.

Herefordshire Council's conservation manager said Manley Field is presently in the conservation area but did not feel the development would harm the special character of the area.

Pembridge Parish Council objected because the development would be detrimental to the visual impact at the entrance to the village.

Letters of objection were received from eight neighbours concerned at the visual impact the proposal would have on the area and feeling the land should remain in agricultural use.