Agenda item

Erection of a single storey side extension.

Public Participation

Nicola Worrall spoke in Objection to the application.

Patricia Craddock spoke in Support of the application

Anthony Craddock spoke in Support of the application

James Appleton spoke in Support of the application.

The Planning Team Leader introduced the application for erection of a single storey side extension at Toll Cottage, Towns End, Wylye. The application was recommended for APPROVAL with conditions.

The Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the Officer, it was noted that the proposed development would be set back from the existing frontage of the cottage. It was clarified that the property had always been a two-storey building.

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

The Unitary Division Member, Councillor Ian West noted that this had been a difficult application for him to consider as he could see both sides. He felt that although the building was not listed the proposals would lead to the existing character of the old toll house being lost.

Cllr West proposed refusal against Officer’s recommendation on the grounds of loss of original building and impact on the street scene. This motion was seconded by Cllr McLennan

The Committee then discussed the application, where it was noted that there was nothing on record to indicate that the property had ever been flooded externally.

It was noted that there had been no objections from either Highways or the Conservation Officer and that off-road parking was provided within the proposal.

Whilst some members felt that the historic significance of this property had already been lost due to previous works, it was noted that there were many other single story extensions in Wylye as alterations were sometimes needed to make properties more suitable for modern living.

The Committee voted on the motion for REFUSAL. That motion was not carried.

Cllr Westmoreland moved Officer’s recommendation for APPROVAL, this was seconded by Cllr Hewitt.

Resolved:

That application 16/08981/FUL be APPROVED in line with Officer’s report, 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 Application form received 29/09/2016 Proposed plans and elevations Drg no 1315/16/02/C received 28/11/16 Parking layout Drg no 1315/16/05 received 18/11/16

3) The development hereby permitted shall not be first brought into use until the first five metres of the access, measured from the edge of the carriageway, has been consolidated and surfaced (not loose stone or gravel). The access shall be maintained as such thereafter.

REASON: In the interests of highway safety.

4) No part of the development hereby permitted shall be first brought into use until the access and parking spaces have been completed in accordance with the details shown on the approved plans (1315/16/05). The areas shall be maintained for those purposes at all times thereafter.

REASON: In the interests of highway safety

5) No development shall commence on site until details of all eaves, windows (including head, sill and window reveal details), doors, rainwater goods and canopies 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: The application contained insufficient information to enable this matter to be considered prior to granting planning permission and the matter is required to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority before development commences in order that the development is undertaken in an acceptable manner, in the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area.

6) The development hereby permitted shall not be first brought into use until all of the

external walls have been rendered and painted in a colour and finish to match that of the external walls of the existing building unless otherwise agreed in writing and approved by the Local Planning Authority.

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

7) The tiles to be used in the development hereby permitted shall match those of the existing building in terms of their material, colour, texture, profile and pattern of laying unless otherwise agreed and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

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

Cllr Clewer left the meeting at 8pm