Agenda and minutes

Eastern Area Planning Committee - Thursday 18 March 2010 6.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, Wiltshire Council Offices, Browfort, Devizes

Contact: Janice Green 

Items
No. Item

29.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Councillor Mark Connolly, Councillor Charles Howard, Councillor Chris Humphries and Councillor Christopher Williams.

30.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 25 February 2010 (copy herewith).

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting held on 25th February 2010 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

31.

Declarations of Interest

To receive any declarations of personal or prejudicial interests or dispensations granted by the Standards Committee.

Minutes:

E/09/1422/FUL – Councillor Philip Brown declared a personal interest in this item as he is acquainted with the owner of the property adjacent to the application site, “Fortune Field”. However, this is not a prejudicial interest and he would participate in the debate and vote.

32.

Chairman's Announcements

Minutes:

The Chairman announced that planning item 1, E/09/1620/FUL – Development of Class A1 supermarket with associated access arrangements, servicing, landscaping, parking and upgraded pedestrian crossings and bus stops, Marlborough Business Park, Marlborough, was to be deferred from this agenda for a future meeting of the Committee for the following reason:

 

A second application for a foodstore on an alternative site was received from Sainsburys, dated 6 days before the Committee meeting. Having regard to planning caselaw there are now two competing sites and each is a material consideration in the determination of the other requiring comparative analysis, and this can only properly be completed with the benefit of consultation responses to the Sainsburys application.

 

33.

Public Participation

Members of the public who wish to speak either in favour or against an application on this agenda are asked to register in person no later than 5:50pm on the day of the meeting.

 

The chairman will allow up to 3 speakers in favour and up to 3 speakers against an application. Each speaker will be given up to 3 minutes and invited to speak immediately prior to the item being considered. The rules on public participation in respect of planning applications are detailed in the Council’s Planning Code of Good Practice.

Minutes:

The Committee noted the rules on public participation and the manner in which the meeting would proceed.

34.

E/09/1620/FUL - Development of Class A1 supermarket with associated access arrangements, servicing , landscaping, parking and upgraded pedestrian crossings and bus stops - Marlborough Business Park, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4AW

Minutes:

Application deferred from this agenda for a future meeting of the Committee for the following reason:

 

A second application for a foodstore on an alternative site was received from Sainsburys, dated 6 days before the Committee meeting. Having regard to planning caselaw there are now two competing sites and each is a material consideration in the determination of the other requiring comparative analysis, and this can only properly be completed with the benefit of consultation responses to the Sainsburys application.

 

35.

E/09/1422/FUL - Change of house type to plots 1-8 and re-positioning of garages for plots 4-7 (amendment to K/53477/F)

Minutes:

Public Participation:

 

  1. A statement by the unitary member, Chris Humphries, requesting that those who have objected to the application are given opportunity to address the Committee was read out (please see late list attached).
  2. Mr Tony Prior, Chairman of Baydon Parish Council, spoke in objection to the application.

 

Resolved:

 

Planning permission is GRANTED for the following reason:

 

The decision to grant planning permission has been taken on the grounds that the proposed development would not cause any significant harm to interests of acknowledged importance and having regard to the following policies and proposals in the Kennet Local Plan 2011, namely policies PD1, HC6, HC7, HC22, HC32, HC34, HC36 and NR6 and central government guidance contained in PPS1, PPS3, PPS7, PPG13 and PPS25.

 

Subject to the following conditions:

 

1

INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT:

This permission shall be read in conjunction with an Agreement made under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990 attached to application ref: K/53477/F and dated the 3rd July 2007.

 

2

Within six weeks of the date of this decision, a materials schedule for the external walls and roofs for the dwellings and garages shall be submitted to the local planning authority for approval. With the exception of the following; Bricks - Ibstock Lambourn Orange Multi Stock, Ibstock Leicester Weathered Red Stock, Ibstock Audley Red Mixture Stock, Ibstock Artbury Red Multi Stock, Tiles - Marley Eternit Old English Dark Red Plain/Double Roman Tile, Slate - Marley Eternit Rivendale Slate and Finnforest Natural Shiplap Timber Cladding, details (including samples) of any materials proposed for the external walls and roofs of the dwellings and garages shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority in writing.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

REASON:

To secure harmonious architectural treatment.

 

3

Within six weeks of the date of this decision, details of all eaves, verges, windows (including details of heads, sills and window reveal depths), doors, rainwater goods and chimneys to be used have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

REASON:

To secure harmonious architectural treatment.

 

4

Within six weeks of the date of this decision, the ground floor slab levels of the buildings shall be agreed in writing with the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

REASON:

In the interests of visual amenity.

 

5

Before the construction of any boundary walls, railings, gates or other means of enclosure is commenced details of the materials of which they are to be constructed (including samples) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

REASON:

In the interests of visual amenity.

 

6

No development shall take place until details of any stain to be used on the boundary fences in the development hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 35.

36.

E/10/0067/FUL - Retention of extension/alterations to existing light industrial building to form two light industrial units - Skylarks, land adjacent Kilnwood House, Bytham Road, Ogbourne St George, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1TD

Minutes:

Public Participation:

 

  1. Mr Paul Dobson, the Applicant, spoke in support of the application.
  2. Councillor Jemima Milton, Unitary Member for West Selkley, spoke to ask the Committee to impose further planning conditions, if planning permission was granted.

 

Resolved:

 

Planning Permission is GRANTED for the following reason:

 

The decision to grant planning permission has been taken on the grounds that the two Class B1 industrial units by virtue of their use and siting would conform to national planning policy contained within Planning Policy Statement 4 which supports employment development in appropriate rural locations such as this. Furthermore, by reason of the building’s use, size, design, siting and layout it would be visually acceptable within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and it would not give rise to an adverse impact upon highway safety or the reasonable living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring dwellings, thus the scheme is in accordance with Planning Policy Statement 7 and PD1 of the Kennet Local Plan (saved policies).

 

Subject to the following conditions:

 

1

 

Within three months of the date of this permission, the applicant shall either replace the green roof of the building with a dark grey roofing material or repaint the green roof a dark grey colour.  Also within three months of the date of this permission, the applicant shall either replace the red and blue coloured pedestrian and vehicle access doors to the building with dark grey coloured doors, or repaint the doors in a dark grey colour.  The roof and doors shall be maintained as such thereafter.

 

REASON:

In the interests of visual amenity within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Beauty.

 

2

Use of the site for business purposes shall only take place between the hours of 7.00am and 9.00pm on Mondays to Saturdays and between 9.00am and 4.00pm on Sundays.  The site shall not be used for business purposes outside of these times.

 

REASON: 

To ensure the creation/retention of an environment free from intrusive levels of noise and activity in the interests of the amenity of the area.

 

3

During the next planting season following this grant of planning permission (that is, Autumn 2010) the site frontage to Bytham Road shall be planted with a mixed native broadleaf hedge grown to approximately 2.5 metres in height using the following mix: 70% hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), 15% hazel (Corylus avellana), 5% wayfaring tree (Viburnum lantana), 5% spindle (Euonymus europeus), 5% holly (Ilex aquifolium). The hedge shall be planted using 60cm transplants (except holly which will be pot grown) at 5 plants per metre in a double staggered row at 45 cm centres, set back approximately 2.0 metres from the road edge. The plants shall be individually staked with bamboo and guarded with spiral guards. The hedge will extend across the site frontage either side of the access points.  

 

All hedge planting shall be maintained free from weeds and shall be protected from damage by vermin and stock. Any plants  ...  view the full minutes text for item 36.

37.

E/10/0075/LBC - Demolition of single storey rear extension. Construction of new single storey rear extension. Modification of south side of two storey extension - 103 High Street, Burbage, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3AA

Minutes:

Public Participation:

 

  1. Mr Allen Leitch, the Applicant, spoke in support of the application.
  2. Councillor Stuart Wheeler, Unitary Member for Burbage and the Bedwyns, spoke in support of the application.

 

Resolved:

 

That Listed Building Consent is GRANTED, for the following reason:

 

The proposed works will not be detrimental to the historic importance and architectural integrity of the listed building, in accordance with PPG15.

 

Subject to the following conditions:

 

1

The works for which listed building consent is hereby granted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this consent.

 

REASON:  To comply with the provisions of Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2

No development shall take place until details of the materials to be used for the external walls and roofs (including samples) 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:  To secure harmonious architectural treatment.

3

Notwithstanding the details shown on the submitted plans, no development shall take place until full joinery details for all windows and doors have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  Elevations shall be at a scale of not less than 1:10 and frame sections and glazing bars etc at not less than 1:2. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and maintained as such thereafter.

 

REASON:  To secure harmonious architectural treatment.

4

This decision relates to documents/plans submitted with the application, listed below. No variation from the approved documents should be made without the prior approval of this Council. Amendments may require the submission of a further application.  Failure to comply with this advice may lead to enforcement action which may require alterations and/or demolition of any unauthorised buildings or structures and may also lead to prosecution.

 

Drawing nos. 335/01335/02A,335/03H,335/04H, 335/05A & 335/06A received by the lpa 20/03/10.

 

38.

E/10/0072/FUL - Demolition of single storey rear extension. Construction of new single storey rear extension. Modification of south side of two storey extension - 103 High Street, Burbage, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3AA

Minutes:

Resolved:

 

That Planning Permission is GRANTED, for the following reason:

 

The decision to grant planning permission has been taken on the grounds that the proposed development would not cause any significant harm to interests of acknowledged importance and having regard to the following policies and proposals in the Kennet Local Plan 2011 namely: policy PD1; and Central Government planning policy set out in PPG15.

 

Subject to the following conditions:

 

1

The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years of 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

This decision relates to documents/plans submitted with the application, listed below. No variation from the approved documents should be made without the prior approval of this Council. Amendments may require the submission of a further application.  Failure to comply with this advice may lead to enforcement action which may require alterations and/or demolition of any unauthorised buildings or structures and may also lead to prosecution.

 

Drawing nos. 335/01, 335/02A, 335/03H, 335/04H, 335/05A & 335/06A received by the lpa 20/01/10.

 

 

 

39.

Urgent items

Any other items of business which, in the opinion of the Chairman, should be taken as a matter of urgency 

 

Minutes:

There were none.

LATE ITEMS

Please see late items list attached.

Supporting documents: