Issue - meetings

1.         Mr Michael Newberry spoke in objection to the application;

2.         Mr Alan Moon, Architect, spoke in support of the application;

3.         Mrs Sheila Thomson, Bishopstrow Parish Council, spoke in objection to the application.

Officers introduced the report, which recommended approval, following a debate it was

Resolved:

That planning permission be GRANTED.

For the following reason(s):

The proposed development conforms to the Development Plan and there are no objections to it on planning grounds.

Subject to the following condition(s):

1 The visibility splays shown on the approved plans shall have been provided with no obstruction to visibility at or above a height of 900mm within 30 days of the date of the granting of this permission. The visibility splays shall be maintained free of obstruction at all times thereafter.

REASON: In the interests of highway safety.

2 A plan showing details for the discharge of surface water from the site, incorporating sustainable drainage details and details of measures for the protection of the river from any polluted runoff, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority within 30 days of the date of this permission. Any mitigating measures required in terms of the plan shall be completed within 90 days of the date of this permission.

REASON: To ensure that the development can be adequately drained.

West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: U2

Informative(s):

1. The applicant is advised to contact the Environment Agency with regard to updating the Agency on progress on assessing the possible contamination of the Coach Depot site as a whole.

2. The Environment Agency advises that under the terms of the Water Resources Act 1991 and the Land Drainage Byelaws the prior written consent of the Environment Agency is required for any proposed works or structures in, under, over or within 8 metres of the top of the bank of the River Wylye, designated a 'main' river. This may include buildings, fences etc. The need for this consent is over and above the need for planning consent. Notwithstanding the retrospective nature of this application the applicant is advised to contact Daniel Griffin on 01258483351 in this regard.