Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Jane Burton (who was substituted by Cllr Jeff Ody), Cllr Peggy Dow, Cllr Richard Gamble, Cllr Chris Humphries and Cllr Laura Mayes (who was substituted by Cllr Liz Bryant).  

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 24 November 2011(copy herewith).

Resolved:

To confirm and sign the minutes of the Committee meeting held on 24 November 2011, subject to the following amendment:-

Minute No 194 (b) – K/59795/O – Land adjacent to Deans Close and Fields to South opposite Tedworth House, Tidworth – 360 New, Single Family Military Residences with Associated Garages, Parking and Landscaping (Area 19) – Delete Conditions 28 & 29.

There were no declarations of interest.

There were no Chairman’s announcements.

The Council welcomes contributions from members of the public.

Statements

Members of the public who wish to speak either in favour or against an application or any other item on this agenda are asked to register in person no later than 5.50pm on the day of the meeting.

The Chairman will allow up to 3 speakers in favour and up to 3 speakers against an application and up to 3 speakers on any other item on this agenda. Each speaker will be given up to 3 minutes and invited to speak immediately prior to the item being considered. The rules on public participation in respect of planning applications are detailed in the Council’s Planning Code of Good Practice.

Questions

To receive any questions from members of the public or members of the Council received in accordance with the constitution which excludes, in particular, questions on non-determined planning applications. Those wishing to ask questions are required to give notice of any such questions in writing to the officer named on the front of this agenda no later than 5pm on Thursday 8 December 2011. Please contact the officer named on the front of this agenda for further advice. Questions may be asked without notice if the Chairman decides that the matter is urgent.

Details of any questions received will be circulated to Committee members prior to the meeting and made available at the meeting and on the Council’s website.

The Committee noted the rules on public participation and the manner in which the meeting would be held.

Members of the public addressed the Committee as set out in Minute No 201below.

There were no questions received from members of the public or members of the Council.

To consider and determine the following planning applications:-

The following people spoke in opposition to the proposal:

Mrs Helen Snook, a local resident

Dr Toby Davies, representing a local Medical General Practice

Dr Kirkman, representing the Campaign to Protect Rural England

The following people spoke in favour of the proposal:

Ms Sandra Richardson, Wellington Academy

Mr Richard Fitter, representing the applicant

Cllr Owen White, Chairman, Ludgershall Parish Council

The Committee received a presentation from the Case Officer which set out the main issues in respect of the application.  He introduced the report which recommended that permission be granted subject to a planning obligation and conditions.  He also drew Members’ attention to the late items.

Members of the Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions after which the Committee received statements from members of the public as detailed above, expressing their views regarding the planning application.

Members then heard the views of Cllr Mark Connolly, the member for the adjoining Division, who supported the proposal but with reservations about affordable housing.

After discussion,

Resolved:

To grant planning permission for the following reasons:-

The application is for the re-development of a 'brownfield' site located largely within the limits of development of Ludgershall.  As a matter of principle this is acceptable being in accordance with Policy HC21 of the Kennet Local Plan and Central Government guidance set out in PPS's 1 and 3.  Although part of the site steps outside of the limits of development, the intended use of this area is informal open space which would have limited visual impact and would provide opportunities for nature conservation. 

Although an employment site would be lost, it is not of strategic importance; and another better located site at Castledown Business Park will meet any short and medium terms needs in the locality in any event.  This is in accordance with Policy ED7.

In terms of impact, the application demonstrates that the proposed development can be accommodated on the allocated site without causing harm to interests of acknowledged importance, including local infrastructure, highway safety, ecological interests, heritage assets, visual amenity and residential amenity.  The application makes adequate provision for infrastructure made necessary by the development, namely affordable housing, open space, education facilities, community facilities and highways works.  The application is, therefore, in accordance with central government planning policy set out in PPG's/PPS's; and the development plan - specifically, policies PD1, HC5, HC28, HC30, HC34, HC37, HC42 & HC43.

And subject to:-

(a)   the applicant entering into a Section 106 agreement covering the following matters and subject to the conditions set out below:

1. Affordable Housing – 25% of all units to be affordable.
2. Highways Works –

·         a financial contribution towards future projects to relieve congestion in Ludgershall;

·         a financial contribution towards bus revenue support for local services;

·         An assurance in perpetuity that land will be set aside at nil cost for any potential future link road(s) between the application site and the A3026 (whether direct or crossing the railway line or other land);

·         The provision of new and/or  ...  view the full minutes text for item 201.1

The following people spoke in opposition to the proposal:

Mr Derek Cook, a local resident

Mr Alan Lucas, a local resident

The Committee received a presentation from the Case Officer which set out the main issues in respect of the application.  He introduced the report which recommended that permission be granted subject to conditions. 

Members of the Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions after which the Committee received statements from members of the public as detailed above, expressing their views regarding the planning application.

Members then heard the views of Cllr Nigel Carter, the local member, who endorsed the residents’ comments on the possible use of High Lawn as a through road between Roads A361 and A342 .

After discussion,

Resolved:

To grant planning permission for the following reason:-

The proposal will cause no harm to highway safety, the residential amenities of nearby properties or the character and appearance of the area.  As such, it would accord with the requirements of policy PD1 of the Kennet Local Plan 2011.

Subject to the following conditions:-

1.            The driveway hereby permitted shall be used solely for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the property known as “Samarie”.  It shall not be used for any other purpose, including use by persons unrelated to Samarie as a general through-route.  Any access onto High Lawn shall be gated in perpetuity.

REASON:  The application has been considered on the basis that the proposal is for a domestic driveway.  The Council would wish to give further consideration to any proposal for use of the driveway as a general through-route, as it is likely to give rise to additional planning issues.

2.            This decision relates to documents/plans submitted with the application, listed below. No variation from the approved documents should be made without the prior approval of this Council. Amendments may require the submission of a further application.  Failure to comply with this advice may lead to enforcement action which may require alterations and/or demolition of any unauthorised buildings or structures and may also lead to prosecution.

Approved Plans

Application Form; 1:1250 Location Plan & Plan No: 1724.1 – date-stamped received 29 July 2011).

There were no urgent items.