Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Cllr Nick Fogg and Cllr Charles Howard, who was represented by Cllr Jemima Milton.

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 10 June 2010 (copy herewith).

The minutes of the meeting held 10 June 2010 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

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

E/10/0452/FUL – Cllr Richard Gamble declared a personal interest, as he is Portfolio Holder for Public Transport.

E/10/0485/FUL – Cllr Richard Gamble declared a personal interest as he had attending the ‘Kestrels’ on Conservative Party matters.  However this was not deemed a close association and he would participate in the debate and vote.

Cllr Grundy clarified that he had no association with Mrs Wright.

E/10/0147/FUL – Cllr Jemima Milton declared a prejudicial interest as she knew the applicant and would leave the meeting and not participate in this item.

There were none.

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.

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

To receive details of the completed and pending appeals (copy herewith).

The planning appeal detailed should be read in conjunction with planning application E/10/0485/FUL.

To consider and determine planning applications in the attached schedule.

The Committee received a presentation from the Area Development Manager which set out the main issues in respect of the application, and drew the Committees attention to the Archaeological Evaluation Report, comments from the County Archaeologist and 11 letters of representation as tabled in the Late List.

The Committee then received statements from the following members of the public expressing their views regarding this planning application.

Public Participation:

1.                  Mr D Arkwright spoke in opposition of the application.

2.                  Mr Goodwin spoke in opposition of the application.

3.                  Mr B Thomas spoke in opposition of the application.

4.                  Mrs K Spencer spoke in support of the application.

5.                  Mrs J Davies spoke in support of the application.

6.                  Mr C Johns spoke in support of the application.

Following a lengthy discussion of a number of issues,

Resolved

Planning Permission is granted, subject to the conditions set out below, for the following reasons;

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 NR7; and Central Government planning policy set out in PPS1 and PPS5.

The Committee received a presentation by the Area Development Manager, which set out the main issues in respect of the application, also referring to Easterton Parish Council comments and 2 letters of representation tabled in the Late List.

The Committee then received statements from the following members of the public expressing their views regarding this planning application.

Public Participation:

1.                  Mr Jenssen spoke in opposition of the application.

2.                  Mr R Trevis spoke in opposition of the application.

3.                  Mr D Rowsell spoke in support of the application.

4.                  Mr D Green spoke in support of the application.

Following a lengthy debate of the salient points,

Resolved

Planning permission is GRANTED for the following reasons:

The decision to grant planning permission has been made because the local planning authority are satisfied that the development will not have any adverse impact on the setting of nearby listed buildings, due to its design and position, and will preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, due to its size, design (including thatched roof) and position. The distance from neighbouring properties and the obscure glazing of the rear first floor windows means that the development will not have any significant adverse impact on the amenity of neighbouring properties. The proposal is therefore in accordance with policies PD1 and HC24 of the Kennet Local Plan and national; guidance in PPS5.

The Committee received a presentation from the Area Development Manager which set out the main issues in respect of the application. 

The Committee then received statements from the following members of the public expressing their views regarding this planning application.

Public Participation:

1.                  Mr M Bodman spoke in support of the application.

2.                  Mr D Rowsell spoke in support of the application.

3.                  Mr S Holt (Urchfont Parish Council) spoke in support of the application.

Following a detailed discussion of a number of issues,

Resolved

Planning Permission is granted, subject to the conditions set out below, for the following reasons;

Although the size of the replacement dwelling does not comply with the requirements of policy HC25 of the Kennet Local Plan, the Council are satisfied that the design and proposed quality of the new dwelling will enhance the landscape character and the appearance of the area, and will be in accordance with policy NR7 of the Kennet Local Plan. Consequently, planning permission is justified on this occasion.

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

There were none.