Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Toby Sturgis who was substituted by Cllr Chuck Berry.

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 24 February 2010 (copy attached).

Resolved:

To confirm and sign the minutes of the Committee meeting held on 24 February 2010.

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

Cllr Peter Colmer stated that he had a personal interest regarding Item No 6 – Marston Meysey, proposed diversion of Footpath 10 (Part) (see Minute No 29 below) as he chaired the local Liaison Committee which looked at any problems associated with the operation and management of the site.  He would take part in the debate but not vote.

Cllr Peter Doyle declared a personal interest regarding Item No 7 (1) – proposed erection of 100 dwellings with primary access from Stoneover Lane at Rylands Sports Field, Stoneover Lane, Wootton Bassett (Application No 07/03318/OUT) (see Minute No 30(1) below).  He would take part in the debate and vote.

Cllr Howard Marshall declared a personal interest regarding Item Nos 7 (2)/(3) – retention of existing signage with reduction in characters and repositioning at 1 Market Hill, Calne (Application Nos 09/02234/LBC and 09/02235/ADV)

(see Minute No 30(2) below).  He would take part in the debate and vote.     

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 for Members of Wiltshire Council available on request.

Members of the public addressed the Committee as set out in Minute Nos 29 and 30 below.

A report by the Corporate Director, Transport, Environment & Leisure is attached.

Public Participation

Mr Anthony Murrison, of Woodmancote, Gloucestershire, spoke objecting to the proposal.

Mr Terry Skellern, a local resident, spoke objecting to the proposal.

Mr Moreton Cullimore, the applicant, spoke in favour of the proposal.

Mr Jim Meadowcroft, the agent, spoke in support of the proposal.

On considering a report by the Corporate Director, Transport, Environment & Leisure and emails received from Mr Derek Richards and Mr Terry Skellern, local residents, both of whom objected to the proposal,

Resolved:

To submit to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs the Order proposing to divert sections of Footpath 10, Marston Meysey, as shown on Appendix A to the report, with the recommendation that the Order be confirmed as made.

To consider and determine planning applications in the attached schedule.

(1)       07/03318/OUT – Rylands Sports Field, Stoneover Lane, Wootton Bassett – Erection of 100 Dwellings with Primary Access from Stoneover Lane (Outline)

            On considering a report by the Case Officer,

            Resolved:

            To amend the delegated authority granted to the Area Development Manager in September 2008 to provide that planning permission be granted subject to:-

            1.         Completion of Agreements to ensure:

                        (a)       Affordable Housing and Public Open Space.

(b)       The provision of alternative sports facilities takes place prior to the occupation of any residential units hereby approved.  

Reason

It is considered that removal of the requirement to link the development of the Rylands Way site with the proposed Sports Hub development in the way proposed will enable the development to proceed, whilst still securing the provision of alternative sports facilities which meet the relevant Sport England criteria.

(2)       09/02234/LBC & 09/02235/ADV – 1 Market Hill, Calne - Retention of Existing Signage with Reduction in Characters and Repositioning

            Public Participation

            Mr Simon Chambers, the agent, spoke in favour of the application.

            On considering a report by the Case Officer,

            Resolved:

            In respect of 09/02234/LBC

            To grant listed building consent for the retention of the existing signage with reduction in characters and repositioning in accordance with the following plans:-

            Drawing No. 09/663/01 rev / (date stamped 14.12.09)

Drawing No. 09/663/01 rev / (date stamped 21.12.09)

Drawing No. 09/663/02 rev / (date stamped 14.12.09)

            And for the following reason:-

            The proposed signage will preserve the architectural and historic interest of the listed building and will therefore comply with the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and the advice contained in PPG15 (Planning and the Historic Environment).

            In respect of 09/02235/ADV

            To permit the retention of the existing signage with reduction in characters and repositioning for the following reason:-

            The proposed signage will preserve the architectural and historic interest of the listed building and Conservation Area.  It will therefore comply with the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, the advice contained in PPG15 (Planning and the Historic Environment) and Policies C3, HE1, HE4 and BD9 of the North Wiltshire Local Plan 2011. 

(3)       09/02177/FUL – Bowldown Farm, Days Lane, Kington Langley – Erection of Agricultural Worker’s Dwelling

            Public Participation

            Mr Roman Weston, a local resident, spoke objecting to the application.

            Mr Colin Coles, an immediate neighbour, spoke objecting to the application.

            Cllr Dr Maurice Dixon, Chairman of the Kington Langley Parish Council, spoke objecting to the proposal.

            On considering a report by the Case Officer and on hearing the views of Cllr Howard Greenman, the local Councillor,

            Resolved:

            To refuse planning permission for the following reason:-

            In the context of an earlier planning permission for similar on this site, which already provides for an acceptable vehicular access, the proposed new access arrangements would constitute the unnecessary creation of a surfaced vehicular access track across an open agricultural field.  Such works are considered to create an unnecessary adverse impact upon the character and appearance of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 30.

An update report is attached for information.

The Committee received a report setting out a schedule of planning appeal decisions.

Members of the Committee sought clarification over some of the appeals listed.

Resolved:

To note the Planning Appeals Update Report

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

There were no urgent items.