Agenda and minutes

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 26 May 2011(copy herewith).

The minutes of the meeting held 26 May 2011 were presented.

Resolved:

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes.

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 (acting on behalf of the Director of Resources) no later than 5pm on Thursday 9 June 2011. 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.

To consider the report of the Principal Development Officer

The Principal Development Officer presented the report which requested consent to vary the affordable housing elements of the S106 agreement.

Members asked questions for clarification on other options, if any, that were available.

The committee noted that the emerging core strategy proposed that the threshold for triggering the provision of affordable housing would be reduced so that sites capable of delivering 5 homes would be subject to the provision of a small number of affordable homes.  The issue however of whether such homes could be provided without the use of registered affordable housing providers was a matter of policy.

Resolved

To delegate authority to officers to work with mortgage lenders and the developer to amend the affordable housing elements of the S106 to make the homes accessible and affordable to local people, whilst securing a fallback option that would still generate a commuted sum to use for future affordable housing provision in South West Wiltshire. 

The committee received details of the following appeal decisions:

S/2010/1229 - Windwhistle, Lopcombe Corner – delegated –

dismissed

S/2010/1002 and S/2010/1686 - 93 Castle Road, Salisbury - delegated –

dismissed

And forthcoming appeals as follows:

S/2011/0340 - Adjacent Pippins, Lights Lane, Alderbury

S/2010/1903 - 8 The Poplars, Barford St Martin

Public Participation

Mr Peter Urquhart spoke in objection to the application

Mrs Mary Corrie spoke in support of the application

Mr Richard Longfox, on behalf of Teffont Parish Council, spoke in support of the application.

The Planning Officer introduced the report and drew attention to the late correspondence,  A debate ensued during which issues such as retention of the Ash tree, overdevelopment, housing restraint area and impact on adjoining properties.

Resolved:

That subject to the applicant entering into a section 106 legal agreement to secure the appropriate financial contribution towards off-site recreational open space

Planning Permission be GRANTED for the following reason:

The proposed dwelling would be of an appropriate scale and design to the locality, preserving the character of the Conservation Area and Housing Restraint Area. There would be no significant adverse impacts upon the amenities of neighbours and appropriate  access, parking and turning facilities would be provided so that the development would be acceptable in highway terms. Subject to conditions the development would be safe from flooding and would not harm archaeological or ecological interests. The development would therefore accord with the aims and objectives of the development plan and other Government guidance, having particular regard to saved Local Plan policies G1, G2, G5, H19, D2, C4, C5, C12, C13, C17, C18, CN8, CN10, CN11, CN21, CN22, TR11, TR14, R2 and PPS3, PPS5, PPS9, PPS25.

And 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 development shall only be undertaken in accordance with the following approved plans:

Plan Ref….C/719/3...                 Date Received….15.12.10….

Plan Ref….C/719/4...                 Date Received….15.12.10….

Plan Ref….C/719/6...                 Date Received….09.02.11….

Plan Ref….C/719/7...                 Date Received….09.02.11….

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt.

3)    Before development is commenced, a schedule of external facing materials shall be submitted, and, where so required by the Local Planning Authority, sample panels of the external finishes shall be constructed on the site and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To secure a harmonious form of development.

Policy: D2, H19, CN8, C5

4)    Before development is commenced, details of all new windows and external doors shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Detailed sections and elevations of all new windows shall be submitted to at least 1:5 scale, and detailed sections and elevations of all new doors shall be submitted to at least 1:10 scale. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: In the interests of the visual amenity of the development.

Policy: CN8

5)    Before development is commenced, details of all new rainwater goods shall have been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance  ...  view the full minutes text for item 77a

Public Participation

Dr Kenneth Kinnear spoke in objection to the application

Ms Alison Wood-Mallock spoke in objection to the application

Mr Phil Miles spoke in objection to the application

Mr Rob Rowe spoke in support of the application

Ms Georgina Hellyer, on behalf of Steeple Langford Parish Council, spoke in objection to the application

The Planning Officer presented the report and drew attention to the late correspondence.  Members expressed concern regarding the scale of the development and its relationship to the surrounding properties.

Resolved

That the application be REFUSED for the following reason:

The proposed development, by reason of its scale (and, in particular, its height and massing) and its appearance, would have a harmful impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding established residential area.  Furthermore, the proposed development, by reason of its size, massing and cramped layout and its close relationship with neighbouring properties, would have an adverse impact on the privacy of occupiers of these neighbouring properties.  This is contrary to Policies G2, D2 and H16 of the Salisbury District Local Plan 2003.

Public Participation

Mr Nick Hart spoke in objection to the application

Mr Richard Keach spoke in objection to the application

Mr Steve Kirby spoke in support of the application

Mr Andy Poole spoke in support of the application

Mr Martin Thomas spoke in support of the application

Ms Linda Whetton, representing Alderbury Parish Council, spoke in support of the application

The Planning Officer introduced the report which was recommended for refusal and drew attention to the late correspondence.  He also explained the history of the site.  Issues including car parking, employment potential and impact on neighbouring properties were raised.

Resolved

To approve the application. To delegate to officers to draft the conditions, and, when they are ready, to bring them back to the committee for agreement.

Councillor Richard Britton asked that his dissention be recorded.

Public Participation

Mr Graham Lees spoke in support of the application.

The Planning Officer presented the report which was recommended for approval and drew attention to the late correspondence.

Resolved:

Approved subject to S106 agreement regarding contribution towards open space provision.

Reason for approval:

It is considered that the proposal is acceptable in principle and is visually appropriate in terms of the surrounding area while not prejudicing the Groundwater Source Protection Area, highway safety, residential amenity, archaeology or protected species. As such it is judged to conform with saved policies G1, G2, G8, D2, H8, H16, E16, R2 of the Adopted Salisbury District Local Plan, the Adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance “Creating Places” and Planning Policy Statement 5 (Planning for the Historic Environment), 9 (Biodiversity and Geological Conservation) and Planning Policy Statement 23 (Planning and Pollution Control).

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) No development shall commence until the relevant traffic regulation orders (including a loading bay and double yellow lines) have been revoked and the relevant orders implemented and completed, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: In order to remove/ amend unnecessary restrictions in the vicinity of the site

POLICY: G2 (General Development Guidance)

(3) No development shall commence on site until details and samples of the materials to be used for the external walls and roofs of the buildings 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 visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area.

POLICY: D2 (Infill Development)

(4) Further to the submission of the preliminary risk assessment, no development shall commence until the following components of a scheme to deal with the risks associated with contamination of the site shall each be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority:

1.       A site investigation scheme based on the preliminary risk assessment to provide information for a detailed assessment of the risk to all receptors that may be affected, including those off site.

2.       The results of the site investigation and detailed risk assessment referred to in (1) and, based on these, an options appraisal and remediation strategy giving full details of the remediation measures required and how they are to be undertaken.

3.       A verification plan providing details of the date that will be collected in order to demonstrate that the works set out in the remediation strategy (2) are complete and identifying any requirements for longer-term monitoring of pollutant linkages, maintenance and arrangements for contingency action.

Any changes to these components require the express consent of the local planning authority.      

The scheme shall be implemented as approved.

REASON:  ...  view the full minutes text for item 77d

Public Participation

Mr Mark Shuldham, representing Wylye Parish Council, spoke in objection to the application.

The Planning Officer presented the report which recommended approval.   A debate ensued regarding the light pollution issues and it was requested that this needed to be conditioned.  It was requested that Officers bring a report for information to the committee on the lighting scheme agreed and this to be copied to the Parish Council.

Resolved:

Planning Permission be GRANTED for the following reason:

The proposed development relates to the provision of essential trunk road infrastructure at an established maintenance depot, and it is not considered that the proposed salt storage buildings, by virtue of their appropriate siting and design, would result in significant harm to the surrounding environment and landscape. The proposal would therefore accord with the aims and objectives of the development plan and other Government guidance, having particular regard to Local Plan policies G1, G2, C2, C3, C4, C5, C17, C18 and PPS7.

And 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 development shall only be undertaken in accordance with the following approved plans:

Plan Ref….MMD-259113-D-DR-WYL-XX-0002 Rev. P1...     Date Received….31.03.11….

Plan Ref….MMD-259113-Z-DR-WYL-XX-0014 Rev. P1...      Date Received….31.03.11….

Plan Ref….MMD-259113-Z-DR-WYL-XX-0016 Rev. P1...      Date Received….31.03.11….

Plan Ref….MMD-259113-Z-DR-WYL-XX-0017 Rev. P1...      Date Received….31.03.11….

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt.

3)    No development shall commence on site until a scheme of external lighting for the whole site has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The scheme shall provide a net reduction in light spillage from the site in relation to existing lighting. Details shall include plans showing the type of light appliance, the height and position of fitting, illumination levels, light spillage, and hours of operation. The lighting approved shall be installed and shall be maintained in accordance with the approved details, and no additional external lighting shall then be installed at the site.

Reason: In the interests of the amenities of the area and to minimise unnecessary light spillage above and outside the development site.

Policy: G2(iv), C3, C5

INFORMATIVES:-

Cess pit

The cess pit should be regularly inspected to prevent risk of overfilling. It should be fully water tight to prevent losses to groundwater. Transfer notes should be kept for any cess pit waste collections. The cess pit waste collections can only be made by a licensed waste carrier and can only be taken to a suitably licensed site.

Oil and Chemical Storage

Oil or chemical storage facilities should be sited in bunded areas. The capacity of the bund should be at least 10% greater than the capacity of the storage tank or, if more than one tank is involved, the capacity of the largest  ...  view the full minutes text for item 77e

Public Participation

Mr Patrick Oetiker spoke in support of the application

The Planning Officer presented the report which was recommended for approval.  A debate ensued during which issues of privacy of the Church area and effect of noise on the residents of the property were raised,

Resolved:

To REFUSE planning permission for the following reasons:

The development seeks the insertion of windows within the originally blank side elevation of a proposed new dwelling. The windows would face onto an adjacent Chapel Hall which is regularly used for youth and other community activities which can generate high levels of noise. It is considered that the new windows would make the proposal dwelling susceptible to disturbance, to the detriment of the amenity of its future occupiers as well as the on-going use of the Chapel Hall for youth and other community activities. The development would therefore be contrary to the aims and objectives of the development plan having particular regard to saved Local Plan policies G2(vi) and R5.