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Apologies for Absence Minutes: There were no apologies for absence. |
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 16 December 2010. Minutes: Minutes from the previous meeting held 16th December 2010 were presented.
The Chairman noted an error on minute no.99a in relation to application ref. E/10/1330/FUL, Melbourne House, Devizes, in that the speaker recorded as Mr Peter Lawson, should be amended so as to correctly read Mr Peters. It was,
Resolved:
To approve and sign the minutes as a correct record subject to the above amendment. |
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Declarations of Interest To receive any declarations of personal or prejudicial interests or dispensations granted by the Standards Committee. Minutes: Councillor Richard Gamble declared a personal interest in item no. 7a, ref. E/10/0714/FUL, Yew Tree Farm, Wilsford, Pewsey, owing to his knowing the architect, Mr Keith Bennett.
Councillor Laura Mayes declared a personal interest in item no. 7a, ref. E/10/0714/FUL, Yew Tree Farm, Wilsford, Pewsey, owing to her knowing the agent, Mr James Miles Hobbs.
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Chairman's Announcements Minutes: There were no Chairman’s announcements. |
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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. |
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Planning Appeals To receive a quarterly report detailing completed and pending appeals (copy herewith). Supporting documents: Minutes: The Committee noted a list of appeals determined between 01/10/2010 and 31/12/2010. |
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Planning Applications To consider and determine planning applications in the attached schedule. |
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E/10/0714/FUL- Yew Tree Farm, Wilsford, Pewsey, Wilts SN9 6HB - (i) Change of use from agriculture to private equestrian; (ii) Retention of new access/gates and access track (to be seeded with grass); (iii) Erection of 2m cob type wall and 5 bar gate (to replace existing unauthorised close board fencing and gates); (iv) Erection of 6m high wind turbine; (v) Construction of horse walker; (vi) Retention of metal shipping container (in different position between barns); (vii) Removal of manure pit Supporting documents: Minutes: The following people spoke in favour of the proposal:
Mr Keith Bennett, the architect Mr James Miles Hobbs, the agent
The following people spoke generally on the proposal:
Mrs Mary Gilmore, of Wilsford Parish Council Cllr Brig. Robert Hall, the divisional member
The Committee received a presentation by the Area Development Manager which set out the main issues in respect of the application and introduced the report, which recommended approval.
Members of the Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions, after which the Committee received statements from members of the public as detailed above, expressing their views regarding this planning application.
After discussion regarding:
· Whether the proposals would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area; · Whether the proposals would preserve the scenic qualities of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; and · Impact of the proposed access works upon highway safety.
It was,
Resolved:
That the application be deferred and delegated to the Area Development Manager to grant planning permission, for the reasons set out in the report, and subject to the conditions set out in the report, subject to the application being altered to include the following changes: - that the blue storage container on site be relocated inside one of the barns or removed from the site altogether, to protect the appearance of the area; - that the field access gate be relocated so as to sit a minimum of 4.5 metres from the carriageway edge, in the interests of road safety; - that the Eastern barn be re-clad in one uniform dark colour, to protect the appearance of the area; - replacement of condition 3 of the report with a revised condition preventing the erection of permanent horse jumps, to protect the appearance of the area; and - Replacing all the close boarded fencing and close boarded gate with post and rail fencing and a more open, sensitively designed gate. |
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E/09/1613/FUL - Yew Tree Fields, The Street, Wilsford, Pewsey, Wiltshire SN9 6HB - Erection of stable block Supporting documents: Minutes: The following people spoke in favour of the proposal:
Mr Keith Bennett, the architect Mr James Miles Hobbs, the agent
The following people spoke generally on the proposal:
Mrs Mary Gilmore, of Wilsford Parish Council Cllr Brig. Robert Hall, the divisional member
The Committee received a presentation by the Area Development Manager which set out the main issues in respect of the application and introduced the report, which recommended approval.
Members of the Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions, after which the Committee received statements from members of the public as detailed above, expressing their views regarding this planning application.
After discussion regarding:
· Whether the proposals would preserve the scenic qualities of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,
It was,
Resolved:
That the application be approved 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:
(a) Policies PD1, NR6 & NR7 of the Kennet Local Plan 2011
And subject to the following conditions:
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E/10/1461/FUL - Fairview, Uphill, Urchfont, Devizes, Wilts SN10 4SB - Proposed two storey extension with proposed new entrance link and two storey annex, along with internal alterations to existing property. Double garage with parking and provisions for a turning circle (resubmission of E/10/0665/FUL) Supporting documents: Minutes: The following people spoke against the proposal:
Mr Adrian Flook, an immediate neighbour Mrs Frangelica Flook, an immediate neighbour Mr David Stirling, agent for the above Mr Simon Holt, of Urchfont Parish Council
The following people spoke in favour of the proposal:
Mr Paul Richards, the agent Mr Keith Ewart, the applicant
The following person spoke generally on the proposal:
Cllr Lionel Grundy OBE, the divisional member
The Committee received a presentation by the Area Development Manager which set out the main issues in respect of the application. He introduced the report, which recommended approval, and drew members’ attention to the late items.
Members of the Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions, after which the Committee received statements from members of the public as detailed above, expressing their views regarding this planning application.
After discussion regarding: · Whether the development would have an adverse impact upon the residential amenities of neighbouring occupiers, and · Whether the development would have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area.
It was,
Resolved:
That the decision be deferred and delegated to the Area Development Manager to grant planning permission, for the reasons set out in the report and subject to the conditions set out in the report, subject to the application being amended by removal of the double garage building from the application, to protect the amenity of residents of the adjacent property. |
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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 no urgent items. |