Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Nick Fogg and Cllr Chris Humphries (who was substituted by Cllr Jerry Kunkler).

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 15 March 2012. (copy herewith).

Resolved:

To confirm and sign as a correct record the minutes of the Committee meeting held on 15 March 2012.

There were no declarations of interest.

(1)          National Planning Policy Framework Seminar   The Chairman announced that the Area Development Manager would be holding a seminar on the National Planning Policy Framework at 4.45pm on Thursday 26 April 2012, immediately before the start of the next meeting, to which would be invited all Members whose electoral divisions were situated in the area served by this Committee.

(2)          E/2011/1139/OUT – Land east of Quakers Walk, off London Road, Devizes, SN10 2DJ – Development of a Care Village (Use of Class C2) including Access, Car Parking and landscaping  The Chairman reported that the applicant had submitted an appeal and that consideration was being given as to what action might be taken.

The Council welcomes contributions from members of the public.

Statements

Members of the public who wish to speak either in favour or against an application or any other item 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 and up to 3 speakers on any other item on this agenda. 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.

Questions

To receive any questions from members of the public or members of the Council received in accordance with the constitution which excludes, in particular, questions on non-determined planning applications. Those wishing to ask questions are required to give notice of any such questions in writing to the officer named on the front of this agenda no later than 5pm on Thursday 29 March 2012. Please contact the officer named on the front of this agenda for further advice. Questions may be asked without notice if the Chairman decides that the matter is urgent.

Details of any questions received will be circulated to Committee members prior to the meeting and made available at the meeting and on the Council’s website.

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

Members of the public addressed the Committee as set out in Minute No 22, as detailed below.

There were no questions received from members of the public or members of the Council.

A report by the Area Development Manager is attached.

The Committee received and noted a report by the Area Development Manager which detailed the outcomes of decisions made by the Planning Inspectorate on appeals in the area covered by this Committee in 2011.

The Committee were pleased to note that there were no cost awards against the Council for any decisions made by this Committee, the only costs incurred being the officer time in preparing appeal statements.

A report by the Area Development Manager is attached.

The Committee received and noted a report by the Area Development Manager which updated Members on action taken in response to a Committee decision made in 2011 on an enforcement matter to secure compliance with a Section 215 ‘Untidy Land’ Notice in relation to land at 21, Avon Square, Upavon. 

Joint working with the Council’s Highways Team and Sarsen Housing Association had taken place to secure the removal of vehicles and items stored on land at this location, resulting in a measurable improvement to the appearance of the area. It was noted that a legal charge in respect of the sum spent by the Council to carry out its part of the clearance works would be placed on the property and would be recovered at the point of sale.

Cllr Brigadier Robert Hall, the local Member, on behalf of the Upavon Parish Council and the local residents, thanked the officers, and in particular Allan Brown and Steven Jenkins, Planning Enforcement Officers, for their diligence in securing such a satisfactory outcome.

To consider and determine the following planning applications:-

The following people spoke against the proposal

Mr AJ Hopkinson, a local resident

Cllr Colin Osborn, representing Market Lavington Parish Council

The following person spoke in support of the proposal

Mr Shane Marshall, the applicant

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 that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

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 the planning application.

Members then heard the views of Cllr Richard Gamble, as local Member, who did not support the proposal.

After discussion,

Resolved:

To grant planning permission for the following reason and subject to the conditions listed below:

Reason for Decision

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)       Policy PD1 of the Kennet Local Plan 2011.

(b)       Supplementary planning guidance contained in the Market Lavington Conservation Area Statement.

(c)       Government policy contained in PPS3: 'Housing' and PPS5: 'Planning for the Historic Environment'.

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 of the proposed ground floor slab levels for the dwelling on plot 4 have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved levels details.

REASON:  In the interests of visual amenity.

3          No development shall commence on site until samples of the materials to be used for the external walls and roofs of plot 4 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 preserving the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of the listed building.

4          No development shall commence on site until details of the eaves and verges for the dwelling on plot 4 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 preserving the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of the listed building.

5          No development shall commence on site until details of all new window and external door joinery for plot 4 have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submitted details shall include depth of reveal, details of heads, sills and lintels, elevations at a scale of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 22.1

On considering a report by the Area Development Manager,

Resolved:

To grant Listed Building Consent for the following reason and subject to the conditions listed below:-

Reason for Decision

The proposed works will not be detrimental to the character of the building.

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 works shall commence on site until joinery details of all new windows and internal / external doors (including garage doors) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The submitted details shall include depth of reveal, elevations at a scale of not less than 1:10 and horizontal/vertical frame sections (including sections through glazing bars) at not less than 1:2.  The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

REASON:  In the interests of preserving the character and appearance of the listed building and its setting.

3          The new brickwork for infilling previous openings (where required) shall match the adjacent brickwork in terms of the size, colour and texture of the bricks.

REASON:  In the interests of preserving the character and appearance of the listed building and its setting.

4          No works shall commence on site until details of any external vents or extracts have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

REASON:  In the interests of preserving the character and appearance of the listed building and its setting.

5          All new roof lights shall be of the 'conservation' type with a single vertical glazing bar and mounted flush with the roof slope.

REASON:  In the interests of preserving the character and appearance of the listed building and its setting.

6          All new rainwater goods shall be of cast metal construction and finished in black.

REASON:  In the interests of preserving the character and appearance of the listed building and its setting.

7          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.

(a)       Application Form, Design & Access Statement, Tree Statement and Drawing no. 828-01 received on 11th January 2012.

(b)       Drawing nos. 828-02 Rev A & 828-03 Rev A received on 5th February 2012.

8          Notwithstanding the details shown on the submitted plans, no garage door shall be placed over the entrance to the garage on plot 3.

REASON:

To define the extent of the consent hereby granted.

9          INFORMATIVE  ...  view the full minutes text for item 22.2

There were no items of urgent business.