Agenda and minutes

An apology for absence was received from Cllr Howard Marshall.

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 28 April 2010 (copy herewith).

Resolved:

To confirm and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 28 April 2010, subject to correcting the apology for absence received to read Cllr Bill Douglas.

To receive any declarations of personal or prejudicial interests or dispensations granted by the Standards Committee.

Cllr Peter Doyle declared a personal and prejudicial interest as a member of Wootton Bassett Town Council in respect of the following application, because this proposal could facilitate the delivery of Station House to the Town Council :-

Application No 07/02168/FUL – Former St Ivel Site, Station Road, Wootton Bassett – Erection of 60 One bedroom Apartments and Associated Parking and Landscaping.

Cllr Doyle stated that he would withdraw from the meeting during consideration of this application. 

The Chairman reported that the judgement had been received regarding an appeal lodged by the Council in respect of the Planning Inspector’s decision at Sandpit Lane, Calne (08/2438), as set out in the Appendix to these minutes.   

Members of the public who wish to speak either in favour or against an application 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. 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 for Members of Wiltshire Council available on request.

Members of the public addressed the Committee as set out in Minute No 57 below.

An appeals update report is attached for information.

The Committee received a report setting out a schedule of:-

(i)         forthcoming hearings and public inquiries scheduled to be heard between 19 May and 31 December 2010.

(ii)        planning appeal decisions decided between 14 April and 7 May 2010.

Resolved:

To note the contents of the report.

To consider and determine planning applications in the attached schedule.

The Committee received a presentation by the Case Officer which set out the main issues in respect of the application.

The Committee then received a statement from Mr David Pearce, consultant, in support of the application.

Cllr Toby Sturgis, the local Member, considered that the application should be supported as it complied with virtually all the relevant planning policies.

The Committee was also informed that Great Somerford Parish Council raised no objections to the proposal.

After discussion,

Resolved:

To grant planning permission, subject to the following conditions:-

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason:  To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.  Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification) there shall be no further extension of the dwelling beyond that being the subject of this planning permission.

Reason:  In order to safeguard the amenity of the area by enabling the Local Planning Authority to consider individually whether planning permission should be granted for extensions and to comply with Policies C3 and H8 of the North Wiltshire Local Plan (2011).

Reason for decision

The proposed scale, form and materials of the proposed extension are considered to be in keeping with the host dwelling and without detriment to surrounding amenities.  The proposed extension is therefore considered to comply with the provisions of Policies C3 and H8 of the adopted North Wiltshire Local Plan 2011.

The Committee received a presentation by the Case Officer which set out the main issues in respect of the application.

After discussion,

Resolved:

To delegate to the Area Development Manager for approval subject to a legal agreement to secure the provision of one two bedroom dwelling and one three bedroom dwelling:

For the following reason:

The proposed development is acceptable in terms of its appearance, impact upon the amenity of the area and the benefits secured for the local community.  The Council considers that as Wootton Bassett continues to expand the provision of a public building for the use of the Town Council is an important material consideration. The application proposal therefore complies with Policies C3 and BD2 of the North Wiltshire Local Plan 2011.

The Committee received a presentation by the Case Officer which set out the main issues in respect of the application.

Cllr Mollie Groom, the local Member, expressed her concern regarding potential dangers to properties arising from flash flooding which she considered would be exacerbated by additional dwellings.  The detailed views of the Council’s Land Drainage Engineer had been received in which he concluded that although the drainage system in Dianmer Close was not a straight forward system, it provided a well considered solution to the problems of positioning a development in this difficult area.

After further discussion,

Resolved: 

To approve the reserved matters, subject to the following conditions:-

1. All soft landscaping comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the first occupation of the building(s) or the completion of the development whichever is the sooner; All shrubs, trees and hedge planting shall be maintained free from weeds and shall be protected from damage by vermin and stock. Any trees or plants which, within a period of five years, die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority. All hard landscaping shall also be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of any part of the development or in accordance with a programme to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: To ensure a satisfactory landscaped setting for the development and the protection of existing important landscape features.

2. (a) No retained tree shall be cut down, uprooted or destroyed, nor shall any retained tree be topped or lopped other than in accordance with the approved plans and particulars, without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority.  Any topping or lopping approved shall be carried out in accordance with British Standard 3998 (Tree Work).

(b) If any retained tree is removed, uprooted or destroyed or dies, another tree shall be planted at the same place and that tree shall be of such size and species and shall be planted at such time, as may be specified in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

(c) No equipment, machinery or materials shall be brought on to the site for the purpose of the development, until a scheme showing the exact position of protective fencing to enclose all retained trees beyond the outer edge of the overhang of their branches in accordance with British Standard 5837 (2005): Trees in Relation to Construction, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local PlanningAuthority, and; the protective fencing has been erected in accordance with the approved details. This fencing shall be maintained until all equipment, machinery and surplus materials have been removed from the site.  Nothing shall be stored or placed in any area fenced in accordance with this condition and the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 57c

The Committee received a presentation by the Case Officer which set out the main issues in respect of the application.

The Committee then received statements from the following members of the public expressing their views regarding this application.

The following people spoke in favour of the proposal

Mr Omar Malik, the applicant

Cllr Graham Thorne, Chairman of Minety Parish Council

After discussion,

Resolved:

To refuse listed building consent and planning permission for the following reason:-

The proposals would damage the listed building and features of special architectural and historic interest without sufficient justification.   

Any other items of business which, in the opinion of the Chairman, should be taken as a matter of urgency 

There were no urgent items.