Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Cllr Chris Humphries.

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 14 July 2011 (copy herewith).

The minutes of the meeting held 14 July 2011 were presented and it was,

Resolved:

To approve and sign the minutes as a correct record.

There were no interests declared.

There were no Chairman’s announcements.

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

Land adjacent to no.7 & no.9 Bayntun Close, Bromham, Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 2JG - Erection of detached dwelling and associated driveway (resubmission of E/10/1172/FUL).

Land adjacent to no. 7 & no. 9 Bayntun Close, Bromham, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 2JG – Erection of detached dwelling and associated driveway (resubmission of E/10/1172/FUL).

The following people spoke in objection to the proposal:

Sandra Lovell, as agent on behalf of Mr J Abbott, an immediate neighbour

The following people spoke in support of the proposal:

Mr Elliott, Chairman of the former owner of the site

Jean Collens, representing Bromham Parish Council

The Committee received a presentation from the Development Control Team Leader (East) which set out the main issues in respect of the application. He introduced the report, which recommended refusal.

Members of the Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions, after which the Committee received statements from members of the public detailed above, expressing their views regarding this planning application.

After discussion regarding:

a) Principle of development

b) Impact on the streetscene

c) Impact of residential amenity

d) Impact on flooding

e) Design matters including the height and massing of the proposal

And upon hearing the views of the local Members, Cllr Liz Bryant, it was,

Resolved:

That planning permission is granted for the following reason:

The proposed dwelling would be in scale and harmony with existing bungalows in Bayntun Close and it would cause no harm to the visual amenities of the area or the residential amenities of neighbouring occupiers.  As such, it is considered that the proposals would comply with policies HC22 and PD1 of the Kennet Local Plan 2011.

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 the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.     No development shall commence on site until details and samples of the materials to be used for the external walls and roofs 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: In the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area.

3.     No development shall commence on site until a surface water drainage strategy and flood risk assessment have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submitted details shall include full infiltration testing results for any soakaways being proposed.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to first occupation of the dwelling.

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

4.     No development shall commence on site until details of the retaining wall supporting the public right of way at the rear of the site (including structural calculations and design specification) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to first occupation of the dwelling.

REASON: To  ...  view the full minutes text for item 169.

Whatcombes, The Street, Conock, Devizes, SN10 3QQ – Replacement dwelling and garage and enlargement of garden (resubmission of E/10/1313/FUL).

Whatcombes, The Street, Conock, Devizes, SN10 3QQ – Replacement dwelling and garage and enlargement of garden (resubmission of E/10/1313/FUL).

The following people spoke in support of the proposal:

Mr Anthony Hues, the applicant

Mr Brian Toogood, the agent

Ms Stephanie Robertson, Chair of Chirton Parish Council

The Committee received a presentation from the Development Control Team Leader (East) which set out the main issues in respect of the application. He introduced the report which recommended refusal.

Members of the Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions, after which the Committee received statements from members of the public detailed above, expressing their views regarding this planning application.

After discussion regarding:

a) Principle of development and the ‘fallback’ situation

b) Impact upon the listed Historic Park and Garden

c) Design and visual impact

And upon hearing the views of the local Member, Cllr Brigadier Robert Hall, it was,

Resolved:

To grant planning permission for the following reason:

Despite the fact that the proposed dwelling would be significantly larger than the existing property it would nonetheless not be to the detriment of the historic environment, would meet the needs of the applicant and would accord with the ethos of PPS5.

And 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.     Within one month of the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, the existing dwelling on the site shall be demolished and the resulting materials removed from the site.

REASON: The retention of both the new and the existing dwellings on the site would not be in the interests of the proper planning of the area.

3.     All soft landscaping comprised in the landscaping details hereby approved shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the occupation of the dwelling or the completion of the development whichever is the sooner.  All shrubs, trees and hedge planting shall be maintained free from weeds and shall be protected from damage by vermin and stock.  Any trees or plants which within a period of five years, die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.  All hard landscaping shall also be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of any part of the development or in accordance with a programme to be agreed in writing with the local planning authority.

REASON: To ensure a satisfactory landscaped setting for the development.

4.     All verges shall be plain mortared verges.

REASON: To secure harmonious architectural treatment.

5.     Any gates to be installed shall be timber five bar gates, set back at least 4.5 metres  ...  view the full minutes text for item 170.

There were no urgent items.