Issue - meetings

To consider and determine planning applications in the attached schedule.

W/10/01434/FUL - Sainsbury Store Bath Road Melksham

Public participation:

Mr James Veakins spoke in objection to the application

Mr Rob Machens spoke in objection to the application

Mr Patrick Tarrant spoke in objection to the application

Mr Bruno Moore spoke in support of the application

Mr Andrew Wallis spoke in support of the application

Ms Sarah Cardy, on behalf of Melksham Town Council, spoke in objection to the application.

Officers presented the report, which recommended approval, and drew attention to the late list which contained further information.  Following a debate, during which the key issue of flooding was discussed, it was

Resolved

That the application be REFUSED – for the following reasons:

(1)  The risk of increased flooding in the vicinity of the proposed development including the extended car park would outweigh the benefits of the proposed development and as such would be contrary to advice in Planning Policy Statement 25 – Development and Flood Risk.

(2)  The relocation of the petrol filling station to the former Bear Yard car park would be detrimental to the amenities of nearby residents by reason of noise, light and fumes contrary to the provisions of policies C35 and C38 of the West Wiltshire District Plan 1^st Alteration 2004.

(3)  The proposed development, most notably the petrol Filling Station canopy and the extensions to the store and its car park would by reason of their design, materials, form and location be detrimental to the character and appearance of the adjoining Conservation Area and harmful to the setting of nearby Listed Buildings contrary to policies C17, C18 and C19 of the West Wiltshire District Plan 1^st Alteration 2004