Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Cllrs Brian Dalton and Graham Wright.

The minutes of the meeting held on 15 November 2012 were presented.

Resolved:

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes.

There were no declarations of interest

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

It was agreed that a site visit be held for Berwick Lane, Steeple Langford should the item come to committee. 

The committee noted the rules on public participation.

To receive details of completed and pending appeals (copy herewith).

The committee received details of appeal decisions and forthcoming appeals as detailed in the agenda.

Public participation

Mr Keith Elmer spoke in objection to the application

Mr Bob Fisken in objection to the application

The Planning Officer introduced the report. When this item was considered by committee on 25 October 2012 members had expressed concerns that the built height of the completed development may exceed the approved 750mm and asked officers to visit the site and measure the height with the ward member in attendance.   This report detailed the outcome of that visit.

Resolved:

That the report be noted

The Planning Officer introduced the report which sought to update members of the progress of enforcement action in respect of the above sites.

Resolved:

To note the report

The Planning Officer introduced the report which requested that members endorse the village design statements so that they can be used as material planning considerations in future.

It was noted that an addendum had been added to the statements.

It was requested that the committee write to the Parish Councils thanking them for their hard work in producing these statements.

Resolved:

That, subject to the addition of the proposed addendum, as detailed in the report, the Village Design Statements for:

(i) Donhead St Andrew

(ii) East Knoyle

(iii) Hindon

(iv) Landford

(v) Teffont

(vi) West Dean

be approved as a material planning consideration for the purposes of

development management.

To consider and determine planning applications in the attached schedule.

Public participation

Mr Christopher Litherland spoke in objection to the application

Ms Ann Harries spoke in objection to the application

Mr Simon Sanders spoke in objection to the application

Mr Tony Allen, agent,  spoke in support of the application

Cllr John Brady, local member, spoke in objection to the application.

The Planning Officer introduced the report and drew attention to the late correspondence.   A site visit had been held that afternoon. 

During the debate members discussed access to the site, the location of the windows on the adjoining properties and potential overshadowing.

It was

Resolved:

Subject to a S106 agreement in respect of offsite open space and affordable housing.

That Planning Permission be GRANTED for the following reason:

On balance it is considered that design and siting of the dwelling will be in keeping with the surrounding area (designated a Conservation Area) while also not prejudicing highway safety, residential amenity or archaeology. Therefore the proposal is considered to conform with Salisbury District Local Plan saved policies G2, D2, H16, CN8, CN10, CN11, CN21, CN23 as saved within the Adopted South Wiltshire Core Strategy and Adopted South Wiltshire Core Strategy core policies 3, 18 & 19.

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) Development shall be carried out in accordance with the following plans:

S/P/10            Submitted on 30/08/12

SS/P/11         Submitted on 30/08/12

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.

REASON: For the avoidance of doubt

(3) No development shall commence on site until details and samples of the materials 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: G2 (General Development), D2 (Infill Development), CN8 (Development within a Conservation Area), CN9 (Development within a Conservation Area), CN11 (Development within a Conservation Area)

(4) No development shall commence on site until details of all eaves, windows (which shall be timber painted flush framed casements set back in the wall by half a brick), doors (which shall be timber), dormers (at a scale of 1:10) and the proposed brick string course 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: G2 (General Development), D2 (Infill Development), CN8 (Development within a Conservation Area), CN9 (Development within a Conservation Area), CN11 (Development within a Conservation Area)

(5) No  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10a

Public participation

Dr Graham Richardson spoke in objection to the application

Mrs Patricia Richardson spoke in objection to the application

Mr Nathanial Bravery spoke in support of the application

Mrs Helen Bravery spoke in support of the application

Mr Brian Edgeley, representing Firsdown Parish Council, spoke in objection to the application

The Planning Officer introduced the report.  During the debate members discussed other possible locations of the extension and the effect on neighbouring properties.

It was

Resolved:

That 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 G2, D3, H16.

In accordance with paragraph 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework, Wiltshire Council has worked proactively to secure this development to improve the social and environmental conditions of the area.

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 (as amended by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No.2) (England) Order 2008 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting or amending that Order with or without modification), the garage hereby permitted shall not be converted to habitable accommodation.

REASON:  To safeguard the amenities and character of the area and in the interest of highway safety.

POLICY- G2 (General) D3 (Design)

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (as amended by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No.2) (England) Order 2008 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting or amending that Order with or without modification), no window, dormer window or rooflight, other than those shown on the approved plans, shall be inserted in the roofslopes of the development hereby permitted.

REASON:  In the interests of residential amenity and privacy.

POLICY- G2 (General)

(4) Before the development hereby permitted is first occupied the roof lights within the dwellings roof as shown on drawing 007D, 008D and 009C shall be glazed with obscure glass only (level 3 or equivalent) and the windows shall be permanently maintained with the minimum level 3 or equivalent obscure glazing at all times thereafter.

REASON:  In the interests of residential amenity and privacy.

POLICY- G2 (General)

(5) The development shall be carried out in complete accordance with the following drawings:  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10b

Public participation

Mr P Pollard, agent, spoke in support of the application

Mr John Robertson, representing Hindon Parish Council, spoke in objection to the application

The Planning Officer introduced the report.  During the debate issues such as road safety and drainage were discussed.

It was

Resolved:

That Planning permission be GRANTED for the following reason:

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 saved Local Plan policies G1, G2, C2, C4, C5.

In accordance with paragraph 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework, Wiltshire Council has worked proactively to secure this development to improve the economic, social and environmental conditions of the area.

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)    The development shall only be undertaken in accordance with the following approved plans:

Plan Ref….1714-2a...                                Date Received….21.11.12….

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt.

3)    Materials to be used for the external walls and roofs of the building hereby permitted shall match in material, colour and texture those used in the existing stable / indoor exercise barn at Glebe Farm.

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

Policy: C5

4)    No development shall commence on site until further details of landscaping have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority. Details shall include the location and species of new planting, and plans and cross sections of any earthworks such as bunding. 

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory landscaped setting for the development.

Policy: G2, C5

5)    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.

Policy: G2, C5

6)    There shall be no external lighting  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10c

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