Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 14 February (copy herewith).

The minutes of the meeting held on 14 February 2013 were presented.

Resolved:

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes.

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

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

The Chairman announced that application S/2013/1809 – 31 York Road, Salisbury, had been deferred.

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 28 February 2013.  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 received details of appeal decisions as detailed in the agenda.

Public participation:

Mr William Grant spoke in support of the application

A site visit was held prior to the meeting which was attended by the following members:

Cllr R Britton

Cllr B Dalton

Cllr J Green

Cllr M Hewitt

Cllr J Smale

Cllr F Westmoreland

Cllr I West

Cllr G Wright

The Planning Officer introduced the report and drew attention to the late correspondence.  The application was landscaping proposals for a scheme of native trees and hedges to ensure that the campsite blends into the landscape.

A debate ensued and it was

RESOLVED:

 Planning Permission be GRANTED for the following reason:

The Council is required to give a summary of the reasons for this decision and its conditions, and a summary of the development plan policies and proposals relevant to the decision and its conditions. These are set out below:

The decision to grant planning permission has been taken on the grounds that the proposed development would not cause any significant harm to interests of acknowledged importance and having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and the following policies in the South Wiltshire Core Strategy, namely policies:

G1 – General principles for development

G2 – General criteria for development

C2 – Development in the countryside

C6 – Special landscape area

CN11 – Views in and out of conservation areas

CN21 - Archaeology

T9 – Touring caravans and tents

In accordance with paragraph 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework, Wiltshire Council has worked proactively to secure this development.

Subject to the following conditions:

1.          The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved plans (Site location Plan, Planning application plan: PV 316/WFG/TA, Landscape Plan 2010 and drawing WGDP 01).

Reason:  For the avoidance of doubt.

2.          The land notated as “Campsite/Red Land” on drawing WGDP 01 shall only be used to accommodate a maximum of 15 caravans on any day of the calendar year.

Reason: To protect the visual amenity and character of the area and also help to safeguard the living conditions of nearby dwellings.

Policy: G1, G2, C6, C2, CN11, T9

3.          No amplified music to be played or broadcast at any time on any day of the calendar year on the land notated “Campsite/Red Land” or land notated as “Rally Fields/Blue Land” on drawing WGDP 01.

Reason:  To prevent noise and disturbance to nearby residents of the site.

Policy: G2

4.          No unamplified music to be played after 2300 hours on any day of the calendar year on the land notated “Campsite/Red Land” or land notated as “Rally Fields/Blue Land” on drawing WGDP 01.

Reason: To prevent noise and disturbance to nearby residents of the site at unsociable hours.

Policy: G2

5.          The use of the land for tented camping shall be strictly limited to that part of the site within the area notated as “Rally Fields/Blue Land” on drawing WGDP 01 and shall be used only in connection with the use of the area notated as “Rally Fields/Blue Land” as a whole.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27a

Public participation:

Col. Stephen Bush spoke in objection to the application

Ms Elaine Lovelock spoke in support of the application

Mr William Grant spoke in support of the application

Cllr Neil MacDougall, on behalf of Berwick St James Parish Council, spoke in objection to the application

A site visit was held prior to the meeting which was attended by the members detailed in 27a above.

The Planning Officer introduced the report and drew attention to the late correspondence.  The application sought to add 2 new washblocks located behind the existing facilities.

During the debate issues of visibility and the quality of the facilities were discussed.

It was

RESOLVED:

Planning Permission be GRANTED for the following reason:

The Council is required to give a summary of the reasons for this decision and its conditions, and a summary of the development plan policies and proposals relevant to the decision and its conditions. These are set out below:

The decision to grant planning permission has been taken on the grounds that the proposed development would not cause any significant harm to interests of acknowledged importance and having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and the following policies in the South Wiltshire Core Strategy, namely policies:

G1 – General principles for development

G2 – General criteria for development

C2 – Development in the countryside

C6 – Special landscape area

CN11 – Views in and out of conservation areas

T9 – Touring caravans and tents

CN21 – Archaeology

In accordance with paragraph 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework, Wiltshire Council has worked proactively to secure this development.

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)  No further development shall commence until:

a)       A written programme of archaeological investigation, which should include on-site work and off-site work such as the analysis, publishing and archiving of the results, has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority; and

b)       The approved programme of archaeological work has been carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:  To enable the recording of any matters of archaeological interest.

Policy: CN21

(3)  No further development shall take place until a scheme for the automatic closing of the external doors to the shower blocks has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall be completed in accordance with the agreed scheme and prior to the first use of the toilet/wash blocks.

Reason:  In the interests of residential amenity.

Policy: G2

(4)  No further development shall take place until an external lighting scheme for the toilet/wash blocks has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  The scheme shall include the type of light appliance, the height and position of fitting, illumination  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27b

Public participation:

Mr Martin Gairdner spoke in objection to the application

Mrs Rosemary Gairdner spoke in objection to the application

Mr David Douse spoke in objection to the application

Ms Elaine Lovelock spoke in support of the application

Mr William Grant spoke in support of the application

A site visit was held prior to the meeting which was attended by the members detailed in 27a above.

The Planning Officer introduced the report and drew attention to the late correspondence.  It was noted that onsite accommodation for rural workers is supported by policy.

During the debate issues were raised regarding the size of the caravans that would be permitted to use the pitches and it was agreed to defer the item until officers could consider ways of limiting the type and/or size of the wardens’ caravans.

RESOVED

To defer the item to address the issues detailed above.

Public participation:

Ms Dawn Watson spoke in objection to the application

Mr T Willingham spoke in support of the application

Cllr Richard Coward, on behalf of Steeple Langford Parish Council, spoke in objection to the application                                   

A site visit was held prior to the meeting which was attended by the following members:

Cllr R Britton

Cllr B Dalton

Cllr J Green

Cllr J Smale

Cllr F Westmoreland

Cllr I West

The Planning Officer introduced the report and asked members to note a slight amendment to the recommendation.

A debate ensued and members discussed the highways issues and asked that a condition be added to ensure that water was retained on site.

It was

RESOLVED:

Planning Permission be GRANTED for the following reason:

The Council is required to give a summary of the reasons for this decision and its conditions, and a summary of the development plan policies and proposals relevant to the decision and its conditions. These are set out below:

The decision to grant planning permission has been taken on the grounds that the proposed development would not cause any significant harm to interests of acknowledged importance and having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and the following policies in the South Wiltshire Core Strategy, namely policies:

G1, G2 – General Development Criteria

C4, C5 – Development within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

D2 - Design

H16 – Development within Housing Policy Boundary (HPB)

C12 – Protected species

CN11 – Views into and out of conservation areas

CN5 – Impact to setting of listed buildings

R2 - Public open space

In accordance with paragraph 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework, Wiltshire Council has worked proactively to secure this development.

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) No development shall commence on site until details and samples of the materials and finishes to be used for the external walls and roofs of the buildings have been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:  In the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area.

Policy: G1, G2, C4, C5, D2, H16, CN11, CN5

(3)  The established boundary hedge and bank to the west boundary with Berwick Lane shall be retained and enhanced with additional hedge planting.

No development shall take place until the species, planting sizes and densities of the additional hedge planting has been submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

All additional hedge planting shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the completion of the devleopment or first occupation of the building,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27d

Public participation:

Mr Nigel Lilley spoke in support of the application

Mr Gilbert spoke in support of the application

Mr Robinson spoke in support of the application

The Planning Officer introduced the report, which was recommended for refusal, and drew attention to a letter from the applicant contained in the late correspondence.  Attention was drawn to how the application differed from the previous one and the concerns of the tree officer regarding an oak tree in the grounds of the adjacent property.

During the debate members discussed the proximity of the tree and the size of the plot.

It was

RESOLVED:

To approve the application subject to the applicant entering into a S106 agreement covering the following matters:

(i)              A financial contribution towards off-site recreation provision; and

(ii)            A financial contribution towards off-site affordable housing provision,

unless it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Area Development Manager that this would adversely impact on the viability of the development.

And subject to conditions being drafted by the Area Development Manager and agreed by the Division Member (Cllr Dalton) and the Chairman prior to the issuing of planning permission by the Area Development Manager under delegated powers.

This item was deferred to a future meeting.

Public participation:

Mr David Sharp spoke in support of the application

Mrs Tessa Bucknall spoke in support of the application

The Planning Officer introduced the report which was recommended for refusal.  The Conservation Officer had raised concerns about the application and these were detailed in the report.

During the debate members discussed the size of the extension and the conservation officers concerns.

It was

RESOLVED:

To approve for the following reason:

The Council is required to give a summary of the reasons for this decision and its conditions, and a summary of the development plan policies and proposals relevant to the decision and its conditions. These are set out below:

The decision to grant planning permission has been taken on the grounds that the proposed development would not cause any significant harm to interests of acknowledged importance and having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and the following policies in the South Wiltshire Core Strategy, namely Policies G2, D3, H16, C6, CN8 and CN11. In accordance with paragraph 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework, Wiltshire Council has worked proactively to secure this development.

and 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 section 51 (1)of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (0004 AMENDED)

1.     Before development is commenced, details of external materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the extension hereby permitted shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be in accordance with the details agreed.

     Reason: To ensure that the external appearance of the proposed development will relate appropriately to that of the existing building- Policy D3

2.      This development shall be in accordance with the submitted drawings

·       211059-04 rev A, dated 04/07/12 and received to this office on 19/12/12

·       211059-05 rev B, dated 04/07/12 and received to this office on 19/12/12

·       211059-01 rev B, dated 04/07/12 and received to this office on 19/12/12

·       211059-06, dated 04/07/12 and received to this office on 19/12/12

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt.

4.  No development shall commence on site until the hedge along the frontage of the site has been enclosed by protective fencing, in accordance with British Standard 5837 (2005): Trees in Relation to Construction. Before the fence is erected its type and position shall be approved by the Local Planning Authority and after it has been erected, it shall be maintained for the duration of the works and no vehicle, plant, temporary building or materials, including raising and or lowering of ground levels, shall be allowed within the protected areas(s). 

Reason: To enable the Local Planning Authority to ensure the protection of beech hedge on the site in the interests of visual amenity.

INFORMATIVE:

Regarding condition No. 2, the applicant is advised that the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27g

There were no urgent items