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Improvements
at Symonds Yat Rapids approved
A
plan by the British Canoe Association to improve rapids
and habitats in the River Wye at Symonds Yat, near Monmouth,
has been approved by members of the southern area planning
subcommittee.
This
scheme is to replace temporary groynes hand-built from available
materials pulled from the riverbank. Permanent limestone
groynes will instead be installed to a designed engineering
standard to enhance and conserve the rapids, stablise the
island and reduce erosion.
Natural England and the Environment Agency had no objection.
Sport England supported the plans.
Herefordshire
Council's county archaeologist had no objections and felt
the works could help conserve the historic remains of a
weir and iron-working complex from further erosion.
Herefordshire
Council's conservation manager and rights of way manager
had no objection.
Goodrich
Parish Council had no objection.
Letters
of representation were received from 11 people, one enclosing
a list of 17 objectors. Concerns were expressed about increased
flood risk, additional canoeists causing traffic congestion
and the fact increased canoeing activity would harm the
area of outstanding natural beauty.
Three
letters of support were received.
Wormelow
care home approved
Plans
for the construction of a five bedroomed residential care
home for adults with learning disabilities at Hunters Lodge,
Wormelow, were approved by members of the southern area
planning subcommittee at their meeting on Wednesday, 30th
April.
Hunters
Lodge was formerly a nursing home before the current use
for adults with learning difficulties.
The current application involves the erection of a care
home instead of the already approved day care centre. This
care home will provide five bedrooms, each with en suite,
lounge, kitchen-dining room, office, activity room, one
small staff bedroom and laundry room.
Herefordshire Council's traffic manager recommended conditions
and the parish council was concerned over the increase in
the number of residents.
Three
letters of objection were received concerned over an increase
in traffic and the loss of a leisure facility. They also
felt there was no local need.
Five
houses and a bungalow approved at Llangrove
Plans
to erect five houses and a bungalow at Hazelnut Cottage,
Llangrove, Ross-on-Wye, were approved by members of the
southern area planning subcommittee at their meeting on
Wednesday, 30th April.
This
application relates solely to the design, external appearance
and landscaping of the proposed development. The principle
of development, including the access, has already been approved.
Welsh Water recommended conditions regarding drainage and
Herefordshire Council's traffic manager had reservations
regarding the access road which would not be fully to an
adoptable standard.
The Parish Council felt the application was not in line
with the Herefordshire UDP which indicates infill gaps should
be no more than 30 metres frontage.
Two
letters of objection were received concerned at too many
properties on a small plot and feeling the modern style
buildings were out of character in the village.
Linton
holiday accommodation approved
Plans
to change the use of an existing double garage to holiday
accommodation at Long Ridge, Linton, Ross-on-Wye, were approved
by members of the southern area planning subcommittee at
their meeting on Wednesday, 30th April.
The
plan proposed the change of use of a garage in the garden
into holiday accommodation with a living/dining area, kitchenette,
bedroom and en suite bathroom.
Herefordshire Council's traffic manager had no objection
subject to conditions.
Linton Parish Council did not support the plan because it
would be contrary to UDP policies over reuse and adaptation
of traditional buildings.
Objections were received from three residents concerned
the road was too narrow, the plan would not be in keeping
with the present houses in Linton and the fact there was
no mains drainage in the area.
A
report to the planning subcommittee said the UDP supports
proposals for the provision of small self-catering holiday
accommodation provided it is of a scale and design appropriate
for its surroundings and does not harm the character of
the countryside.
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