Issue - meetings

Public participation:

Mr Gordon Pearce spoke in objection to the application

Mrs Jess Johnston spoke in objection to the application

Mr Nick Charlton spoke in objection to the application

Mr Paul Stevens spoke in support of the application

Cllr Richard Clewer, local member, spoke in objection to the application

The Planning Officer introduced the report which recommended approval, and drew members’ attention to the late list.  It was also drawn to the Committee’s attention by a member of the public that, contrary to the Officers report, there were side-facing windows in the adjoining property/ 65 Devizes Road.

A debate ensued during which issues of overshadowing and parking provision were discussed.

RESOLVED:

Subject to a unilateral agreement being entered into for the provision of contribution towards public open space, in accordance with policy R2, that planning permission is granted for the following reasons:

Moose Hall is located on the Devizes Road, in an area of mixed architectural character. The building is an unlisted 20^th Century Meeting Hall, and it is considered that it does not have significant architectural merit to warrant protection from demolition.

It is considered that the proposed development will be acceptable in principle, will respect the character and appearance of the streetscene, will not result in an adverse impact upon the amenities/ living environment enjoyed by existing and proposed residents and will not have an adverse impact on highway safety, in accordance with Local Plan policiesG1, G2, D1, D2, H8 and the advice contained within PPS3.

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.         Before development is commenced, a schedule of materials and finishes, and, where so required by the Local Planning Authority, samples of such materials and finishes, to be used for the external walls and roofs of the proposed development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure that the building is appropriately detailed- Policy D2