Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 19 May 2010. (copy herewith).

Resolved:

To confirm and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 19 May 2010 as a correct record.

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

Cllr Peter Doyle declared a personal interest in respect of the following applications because he was a member of the Cotswold Conservation Board:-

Application No 10/00122/FUL – Agricultural Field, Thickwood, Colerne, Chippenham – Relocation of Field Access

Application No 10/01545/FUL – 4 Church Row, Biddestone, Chippenham – Two Storey Side & Rear Extensions (revision to 09/02266/FUL)

Cllr Doyle stated that he would take part in the debate and vote.

There were no Chairman’s announcements.

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 No 65 below.

An appeals update report is attached for information.

The Committee received a report setting out a schedule of:-

(i)         a schedule of hearings and public inquiries scheduled to be heard between 9 June and 31 December 2010.

(ii)        planning appeal decisions received between 7 & 27 May 2010.

To consider and determine planning applications in the attached schedule.

On hearing from the Chairman,

Resolved:

To defer consideration of this application, pending the receipt of further information in respect of the movement of vehicles within the fields to deliver feed and, as a consequence, whether or not there are implications in respect of airborne contamination from the soil if chickens have access to those areas.   

The Committee received a presentation by the Case Officer which set out the main issues in respect of the application.

Members of the Committee then asked technical questions after which they received a statement from Mr Robert Brain, an adjoining landowner, objecting to the proposal.

Cllr Sheila Parker, the local Member, expressed her concern regarding the potential hazards arising from the visibility of the entrance particularly as a result of motorists driving along the adjoining fast road. 

After discussion,

Resolved:

To delegate to the Area Development Manager to approve, 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.   The replacement tree(s) required by this permission are 4 Lime Trees, 3 Beech Trees and 6 Scots Pine Trees; supplied and planted as Heavy Standard; with a girth of 12 – 14 cms.

The new tree(s) shall be established by the end of the 2010-11 planting season.  All plant material should comply with the minimum British Standard requirement for tree planting, these being BS3936 (Part 1 & 4), BS4428:1989 Section 7, and BS4043.

The replacement tree(s) shall be sited at or as close to the position of the felled tree(s) as is reasonably practicable.

The replacement tree shall be properly maintained for a period of 10 years.  If removed or become damaged or diseased within this period shall be replaced in the next planting season with the same species.  If a variation in species is required due to disease, agreement must be sort in writing from the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: To ensure that trees are replaced for the benefit of visual amenity and character which at present exists on site.

3.    No retained tree shall be cut down, uprooted or destroyed, nor shall any retained tree be topped or lopped other than in accordance with the approved plans and particulars, without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority.  Any topping or lopping approved shall be carried out in accordance with British Standard 3998 (Tree Work).

If any retained tree is removed, uprooted or destroyed or dies, another tree shall be planted at the same place and that tree shall be of such size and species and shall be planted at such time, as may be specified in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

No equipment, machinery or materials shall be brought on to the site for the purpose of the development, until a scheme showing the exact position of protective fencing to enclose all retained trees closest to the new access beyond the outer edge of the overhang of their branches in accordance with British Standard 5837 (2005): Trees in Relation to Construction, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and; the protective fencing has been erected in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 65b

The Committee received a presentation by the Case Officer which set out the main issues in respect of the application. 

Members of the Committee then asked technical questions after which they received statements from the following members of the public who spoke in favour of the proposal:-

Mrs C Grainger, the applicant

Cllr A Parker, representing the Yatton Keynell Parish Council

After discussion,

Resolved:

To refuse Listed Building Consent for the following reason:-

The works proposed, by reason of the detrimental impact on the significant and unbroken roofline would be contrary to the provisions of S. 16 (2) of the Planning ( Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and Policy HE7 of PPS5.

The Committee received a presentation by the Case Officer which set out the main issues in respect of the application.

Members of the Committee then asked technical questions after which they received statements from members of the public expressing their views regarding this application as follows:-

Mrs Elaine Warne, the applicant, spoke in favour of the application.

Cllr Timothy Smith, Chairman of the Biddestone Parish Council, set out the Parish Council’s objections to the application.

After discussion,

Resolved:

To refuse planning permission for the following reason:-

The scale, size and form of the development fails to respect the character of the traditional cottage and therefore does not harmonise with the host dwelling, or the surrounding buildings contrary to policies C3 and H8 of the North Wiltshire Local Plan 2011.  The proposal has a severe impact on the area and fails to preserve the character and appearance of the Biddestone Conservation Area contrary to policies NE4 and HE1 of the North Wiltshire Local Plan 2011.

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.