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There are no appeal decisions to report

Public participation:

Mr Leo Randall spoke in objection to the application

Dr A Murdoch, the agent, spoke in support of the application

Ms Sheila Campbell, representing Whiteparish Parish Council, spoke in objection to the application.

The Planning Officer introduced the report and drew attention to the late correspondence which contained 15 further representations and a consultation response from the Environmental Health Officer.  The recommendation was to vary conditions 1 and 2 of the permission previously granted under S/2008/708 whilst retaining condition 3.

A debate ensued during which reference was made to the Inspectors decision and concerns raised regarding the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the local area and highway safety.  It was also noted that the Inspector had conditioned a limited period of three years.

RESOLVED

To refuse the application for the following reasons

The previous temporary planning consent under planning reference S/2008/0708 was granted only on the basis of the applicant’s specific personal circumstances and need and in the context of planning policy guidance in respect of the provision of sites for persons of Gypsy and Traveller status at the time, and related to a site that by reason of its open and exposed nature was otherwise an inappropriate location for a permanent gypsy and traveller site.  The applicant’s current proposal to vary condition no. 1 and remove condition no. 2 to allow permanent and unrestricted use of the site by gypsies and travellers, and the proposed variation of condition no. 3 to planning approval S/2008/0708 to allow an additional caravan on the site is considered to be unjustified and contrary to local and national policy guidance, and would result in undue harm in visual amenity terms to the character and appearance of the surrounding countryside.  The proposed variation of conditions would therefore be contrary to adopted South Wiltshire Core Strategy (SWCS) Core Policy 4 (making adequate provision for gypsies and travellers), saved policies G1, G2, H23, H27, H28, C2, & C6 and the guidance contained within the  government’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) paragraph 55, and DCLG publication “Planning policy for traveller sites”.

Public participation:

Mr Christopher Litherland spoke in objection to the application

Ms Ann Harries spoke in objection to the application

Mr Simon Sanders spoke in objection to the application

Mr Tony Allen, the agent, spoke in support of the application

Cllr John Brady, local member, spoke in objection to the application

The Planning Officer introduced the report and drew attention to the late correspondence which contained 3 letters which raised some further issues and some photographs which had been incorporated into the officers presentation.   During the debate members raised concerns regarding the access to the site, the effect on the coherence of the area.  It was agreed that a site visit would be beneficial.

It was

RESOLVED

To defer for a site visit

Public participation:

Mr David Platt spoke in objection to the application

Mr James Sharp spoke in support of the application

Mr Richard Sharp spoke in support of the application

The Planning Officer introduced the report and drew attention to the late correspondence, further letters had been received and photographs had been incorporated into the officers presentation.  A site visit had been carried out prior to the meeting.

During the debate concerns were raised regarding the flooding risk both to this site and the effect it may have on other properties in Winterslow.  It was agreed to alter condition 6 to clearly indicate that the drainage scheme needs to address any flooding issues which may be caused by the development.

It was

RESOLVED

Subject to a S106 agreement relating to

1)               A commuted sum towards the provision of public open space then

Planning Permission be GRANTED for the following reasons:

The proposed development accords with the provisions of the Development Plan, and in particular G2 (General Criteria for Development), D2 (design criteria), C6 (Landscape Conservation), TR11 (parking) and policy R2 (Public Open space) which are all ‘saved’ policies of the Salisbury District Plan and Core policy 3 of the South Wiltshire Core Strategy, insofar as the proposed development is considered compatible in terms of the scale, design, materials and would not adversely affect the character of the area; the amenities of the neighbours, drainage or highway safety

 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. 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.

Location Plan dated 2011 received on 13 April 2012

Drawing no 0529/01 Rev J dated July 2009 received on 13 April 2012

Drawing no 0529/02 Rev E dated July 2009 received on 13 April 2012

Drawing no LDS/9271-TP1, Topographic survey dated 12/03/08 received on 13 April 2012

Flood risk assessment and drainage strategy Rev. A provided by Such, Salinger, Peters consulting engineers dated April 2012 and received on 13 April 2012

Design and access statement, dated April 2012 and received on 13 April 2012

REASON For the avoidance of doubt

3. Before development is commenced, a schedule of materials and finishes, and, where so required by the Local Planning Authority, samples of such materials and finishes, to be used for all the external walls and roofs of the proposed development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 90c