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Items
No. Item

145.

Apologies

To receive any apologies or substitutions for the meeting.

Minutes:

There were none.

146.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 23 February 2017.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 23 February 2017 were presented.

 

Resolved:

 

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes.

147.

Declarations of Interest

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

Minutes:

There were none.

148.

Chairman's Announcements

To receive any announcements through the Chair.

Minutes:

The Chairman explained the meeting procedure to the members of the public.

149.

Public Participation

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 by phone, email or in person no later than 5.50pm on the day of the meeting.

 

The rules on public participation in respect of planning applications are detailed in the Council’s Planning Code of Good Practice. 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.

 

Members of the public will have had the opportunity to make representations on the planning applications and to contact and lobby their local member and any other members of the planning committee prior to the meeting. Lobbying once the debate has started at the meeting is not permitted, including the circulation of new information, written or photographic which have not been verified by planning officers.

 

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 (4 clear working days, e.g. Wednesday of week before a Wednesday meeting) in order to be guaranteed of a written response. In order to receive a verbal response questions must be submitted no later than 5pm on (2 clear working days, eg Friday of week before a Wednesday meeting). 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.

Minutes:

The committee noted the rules on public participation.

150.

Planning Appeals and Updates

 

To receive details of completed and pending appeals and other updates as appropriate for the period of 19/01/2017 to 03/03/2017.

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The committee received details of the appeal decisions as detailed in the agenda for the period 19/01/2017 to 03/03/2017.

 

Resolved:

 

That the report be noted.

 

 

151.

Planning Applications

To consider and determine planning applications in the attached schedule.

152.

16/11929/FUL: Nadder Centre - APPLICATION WITHDRAWN

NOTE: This application has since been withdrawn from the agenda and will not be considered by the Committee at this meeting.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

This application had been withdrawn and therefore not considered by the Committee at this meeting.

 

153.

16/11803/FUL: Forest View, Clay Street, Whiteparish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2ST

Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of two new chalet bungalows. Improved access for units will be created off Clay Street. Hard and soft landscaping and associated works (Resubmission of 16/07647/FUL).

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Public Participation

Jenny Harrison spoke in objection to the application

Sara Webb spoke in objection to the application

Dan Roycroft (Agent) spoke in support of the application

 

The Planning Officer noted that a site visit had taken place earlier in the day and drew attention to the late correspondence circulated at the meeting. He introduced the application for the demolition of existing bungalow and erection of two new chalet bungalows. It was noted that improved access for units will be created off Clay Street, with hard and soft landscaping and associated works. This application was a resubmission of a previous application 16/07647/FUL. It was recommended that the application be APPROVED with conditions.

 

The Committee had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the Officer, where it was noted that the definition of a chalet bungalow was typically a bungalow that had some dormer windows in the roof. It was estimated that the retaining wall on the site would be approximately 2m high. Previous objections from Highways had been changed following further discussions which had taken place with the planning agent. The cost to repair the damage to the road caused by construction traffic could not be imposed on the developer as a planning condition as this was a civil matter.

 

Members of the public then had the opportunity to present their views as detailed above.

 

The Unitary Division Member Cllr Richard Britton noted that the photographs did not give a proper impression of the extent that this site sloped back to the tree line. To gouge out all the earth was a major excavation and would create an alien feature. Clay street itself was a footpath, the site was in a rural setting, not far from New Forest. There were a range of buildings along Clay Street but nothing like what was being proposed here. He felt that the scheme could be attractive in an appropriate setting, but felt that it was not right for this unique setting.

 

Adding that the impact of the construction process would be detrimental to the neighbouring amenity during construction. Going from 3 beds to 10 on this site was a massive increase. Incongruous effect of levelling this site. The houses themselves are out of keeping with the surroundings. 

 

Cllr Britton moved for REFUSAL against Officer’s recommendation. This was seconded by Cllr West.

 

The Committee then discussed the application. It was noted that the proposals were 2-storey houses and not chalet bungalows. Digging out a vast amount of soil to facilitate building a 2-storey property made no sense, as it would damage the landscape.

 

It was felt that the proposed design did not fit with the other properties along Clay Street. It was noted that the effect of a development of this scale on neighbours during construction was a material consideration.

 

Given the layout of the street, it was noted that there would be difficulty for lorries to turn and manoeuvre taking away the spoil. Further discussion and conditions could be added to minimalise  ...  view the full minutes text for item 153.

154.

17/00342/FUL: Land adjacent to Wilwyn Lane, West Winterslow, Wiltshire, SP5 1RQ

Erection of Two New Dwellings including garaging with office over and new pedestrian and vehicular access

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Public Participation

Karen Chalmers (Applicant) spoke in support of the application.

Cllr Brown, vice chair of NHP steering cmmtt and Winterslow Parish Councillor spoke in Support of the application.

 

The Planning Officer drew attention to the late correspondence circulated at the meeting and introduced the application for erection of two new dwellings including garaging with office over and new pedestrian and vehicular access. The application was recommended for REFUSAL as it was sited outside of the housing policy boundary, however it has been identified as a possible site for development on the emerging West Winterslow Neighbourhood Plan (NHP).

 

The Committee had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the Officer, where it was noted that the development proposal was for 2 houses only and no further development on the site plan.

 

The Core Policy stated that there was sufficient housing in Winterslow at this present time.

 

The emerging NHP had 10 sites marked for development, which included three priority sites, and seven further sites in not order of preference. The NHP was yet to be adopted.

 

Members of the public then had the opportunity to present their views as detailed above.

 

The Unitary Division Member Cllr Chris Devine noted that this was a justifiable exemption under CP2. Communities grow, the NHP steering group had achieved balance here, with sites across Winterslow. The proposal would create 2 modest family homes to enable the owners to keep the family together in the Village, and would release a modest family house on to the market.

 

Cllr Devine moved APPROVAL against Officers recommendation.

This was seconded by Cllr Hewitt. On the grounds that this was a justifiable exception to CP2.

 

The Committee then discussed the application. It was noted that the site was suitable for a development of two houses, however the NHP was in draft plan, and although it had the support of the parish council, the Committee should consider what was best for the community as a whole, and whether the application should wait until after the referendum, to adopt the NHP.

 

The Committee then voted on the motion of APPROVAL

 

Resolved

 

That application 17/00342/FUL; Land adjacent to Wilwyn Lane, West Winterslow, Wiltshire, SP5 1RQ be APPROVED against Officer’s recommendation, with 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.The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

 

DWG No: CW/P/10 Site Location Plan, Proposed Block and Roof Plan Sections, Proposed Ground Floor and First Floor Plan Plot 1 Date Received 13.01.17

DWG No: CW/P/12 Proposed Sectional Elevation Date Received 13.01.17

DWG No: CW/P/13 Proposed Garage Elevations, Proposed Elevations for Plot 2, Proposed Roof Plan, Ground and First Floor Plans Date Received 13.01.17

 

REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper  ...  view the full minutes text for item 154.

155.

17/00526/FUL: Duchy Cottages, 2 North Road, Mere, Wiltshire, BA12 6HG

Two storey extension to rear and proposed garage.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Cllr Green left the meeting at this point and did not vote on this application.

 

Public Participation

Robert Pearce spoke in objection to the application

Roger Pitts spoke in objection to the application

Mr Sheldon spoke in objection to the application

Miss Hyde spoke in support of the application

Cllr Bret Norris spoke on behalf of Mere Town Council

 

The Planning Officer introduced the application for a two-storey extension to the rear of the property and proposed garage to the side of the terrace. The application was recommended for APPROVAL with conditions.

 

The Committee had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the Officer, where it was noted that both of the neighbouring properties either side of the site had single storey extensions. The Duchy had no objection to the changes.

 

Members of the public then had the opportunity to present their views as detailed above.

 

The Unitary Division Member Cllr George Jeans noted for transparency, that one of the objectors was on the Mere Town Council, which he was a member of. However, as this did not constitute an interest he took part in the discussion and voted on the application.

 

He also noted that the houses by character had single storey extensions. The main contention here was that there was a patio at the rear of the neighbouring property, which was used regularly by the residents to enjoy the outside light when they came home from work. He had visited the site and felt that the proposed development was too large and would block the light coming in to the neighbouring properties.

 

Cllr Jeans moved for REFUSAL against Officers recommendation, this was seconded by Cllr Devine.

 

The Committee then discussed the application. It was noted that the combination of a 2-storey extension with a wrap around and a vast garage make an unpleasant proposal, and was felt to be out keeping with the four terraced cottages.

 

It was noted that development to terraced houses was often difficult to find a balance. It was felt that the proposed development would affect 2 neighbours quite heavily, and that there was over development on this site, with the planned garage also being too large. The Character of the terraced houses would need to be retained.

 

 

 

The Committee then voted on the motion of REFUSAL

 

Resolved:

 

That application 17/00526/FUL; Duchy Cottages, 2 North Road, Mere, Wiltshire, BA12 6HG be REFUSED against Officer’s recommendation, for the following reasons:

 

1.       The property is located within a terrace of dwellings, and the rear garden of the property extends behind No.1 Duchy Cottages. The proposed two storey extension, by reason of its excessive length and height and its siting within close proximity to No. 1 Duchy Cottages, and the side boundary of no3 Duchy Cottages, would introduce a large and oppressive built form that would unduly affect the amenities of the adjoining neighbouring properties by its dominating effect, and by the likely overshadowing of the rear windows of No. 1 Duchy cottages, and the patio area  ...  view the full minutes text for item 155.

156.

Urgent Items

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

 

Minutes:

There were no urgent items