Agenda item

Public Participation

Mr Tony Inman, agent, spoke in support of the application.

The Planning Officer introduced a report which recommended approval. The main issues included the principle of the development, the impact on the wider conservation area, and the historical background of the WW1 structure. It was stated that the Conservation Officer raised no objections to the proposal, as detailed in the report.

The Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the officers. Details on the ownership of the site was sought.

Members of the public then had the opportunity to address the Committee with their views, as detailed above.

The Local Member, Cllr Ian McLennan, then spoke in objection to the application.

A discussion followed, where the history of the site and rarity of its buildings was raised and debated, and the impact of any changes on the wider conservation area queried. It was noted the building is not a listed building, and the working nature of the site was highlighted.

After debate, it was,

Resolved:

That Planning Permission be GRANTED for the following reasons:

The development would be acceptable in principle, would have no significant impact on the setting of the nearby listed buildings, would not detract from the character wider Conservation Area, and would not result in any significant impact on highway safety or neighbouring properties. The development would therefore accord with the aims and objectives of the development plan, having regard in particular to Local Plan policies G2, CN8, CN11 and Core Policy 5 which are ‘saved’ policies of the adopted South Wiltshire Core Strategy.

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)

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

• 4391.1, dated May 2012
• 4391/2, dated May 2012
• 4391.3, dated May 2012
• 4391/4 rev 1, dated May 2012

and registered with the Local Planning Authority on 26/07/12, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

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 roofs 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.

4.    No works shall commence on site until details of the proposed rooflights (including size, manufacturer and model number) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The new rooflights shall be of a design which, when installed, do not project forward of the general roof surface. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: In the interests of preserving the character and appearance of the building and its setting.

5.    No works shall commence on site until details of all new external window joinery have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submitted details shall include horizontal/vertical frame sections (including sections through glazing bars) at not less than 1:5.  The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: In the interests of preserving the character and appearance of the building and its setting.