Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies or substitutions for the meeting.

Apologies were recieved from Cllr Christopher Devine, who was substituted by Cllr Bridget Wayman.

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 30 April 2015.

The minutes of the meeting held on 30 April 2015 were presented.

Resolved:

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes.

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

Cllr Bridget Wayman declared an interest as a member of the CranborneChase and West Wiltshire Downs AONB partnership.

Cllr George Jeans declared a personal interest as his family are a customer of the business referred to in 15/01047/OUT.

To receive any announcements through the Chair.

The Chairman explained the meeting procedure to the members of the public.

Cllr Richard Britton was congratulated on his new role as Chairman of the Council.

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 Corporate Director) no later than 5pm Thursday 14 May 2015. 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 receive details of completed and pending appeals.

The committee received details of the appeal decisions as detailed in the agenda.

To consider and determine planning applications in the attached schedule.

Variation of condition 7 of planning permission 13/04090/FUL to allow the use of the garden at Arundell's for a limited number of dedicated events and activities

Prof. Ron Johnston spoke in objection to the application.

Mrs T Smith spoke in objection to the application.

Anne Waddington spoke in objection to the application.

Gordon MacDougal spoke in support to the application.

Paul Oakley spoke in support to the application.

Andrew Cutler spoke in support to the application.

Cllr Mark Timbrell spoke on behalf of the City Council in support to the application.

The Planning Officer presented his report to the Committee which recommended that permission be grantedsubject to conditions.

Members of the Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the officer. A question was asked if a private householder was to undertake a number of events beyond what you would normally expect from a private household and whether it would require consent.

An item of late correspondence was circulated at the meeting.

The Local Member, Cllr Ian Tomes, spoke in objection to the application. A condition was raised in regards to the adverse impact on the amenities of neighbouring residents. Relevant planning history was stated, as well as previous conditions that had been applied. The conditions discussed the protection of neighbouring amenities, including restrictions on events and opening times. Cllr Tomes discussed the potential for disturbances from arranging events, as well as the actual events themselves. Cllr Tomes stated that nothing had changed from when these conditions had been implemented and it was necessary to protect the very special nature of the close.

Members debated the application. The timings of events were discussed and the frequency of events per week was raised. The Chairman stated that events would only be realistic in April to October. The logistics of holding events was discussed, including transporting portaloos.  Members debated the impact on neighbouring amenities. Members debated the need to double the number of outside events. Members discussed the neighbouring building to Arundells already carrying out events, as does the Cathedral. The relevance and value of Highways objections was discussed. The unique setting was discussed and the need to promote more people enjoying the area was highlighted, however, conditions in relation to amplified music and public speaking were debated.

A condition in regards to an event indoors coinciding with an event outdoors was discussed. Forty-eight events a year were suggested by some Members to be too many and the potential use of the gardens was discussed. The historic value of the property was discussed, as well as the need to make it financially viable. The number of events being held at neighbouring venues was clarified. The impact on local residents and the changing nature of the close was discussed. The Members discussed the potential for varying the conditions to make the property more commercially successful. Potential limitations to the number of outside events and operating hours were raised – the Chairman clarified the need to consider the application that was on the table.

Resolved:

To refuse planning permission for the following reasons:

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Demolition of some existing buildings and cessation of business.  Erection of a dwelling all matters reserved save for access, scale and siting.

Public Participation

Cally Troup spoke in objection to the application

Richard Hawkins spoke in objection to the application

Mary Corrie spoke in support to the application.

Andrew Bracey spoke in support to the application.

David Wood spoke on behalf of the town/parish council in support the application.

The Planning Officer presented his report to the Committee which recommended that permission be grantedsubject to conditions.

Members of the Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the officer. Conditions relating to the existing buildings, as to what should happen to them when use of the farmstead ceases. A question was asked in regards to material considerations in relation to the design statement and the Wiltshire Core Strategy. Clarity was required as to the nature of the site, it was a brown field site / land that was occupied by a permanent structure and the definition was clarified.

An item of late correspondence was circulated at the meeting.

A motion for deferral to allow for site visit was debated. It was agreed that a site visit was needed to look at impact on the AONB. It was agreed, that the site visit would take place on a Wednesday. It was requested that all members attend. 

Resolved:

To defer the decision to allow for a site visit.

Demolition of existing building and erection of 6th form college building with access, parking and multi use games area

Public Participation

Simon Firth spoke in support to the application.

Mark Timbrell spoke on behalf of the City Council in support of the application.

The Planning Officer presented his report to the Committee which recommended that permission be grantedsubject to conditions.

Members of the Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the officer. Clarification was sought over the floor plans in the officer’s presentation and it was confirmed that no windows would face the church. The location of a drop-off point for pupil transport on Tollgate road was discussed – Highways were satisfied with the proposed arrangements. It was stated the Highways Agency were initially requiring further information and put the application on hold. Clarification was sought over the height (northern end, 13.3M and rear end 17m) of the proposed development. The proposed outdoor sports area would be fenced in. The wall to the south would be retained.

Two items of late correspondence was circulated at the meeting.

The Local Member, Cllr Ian Tomes , spoke in support to the application. Cllr Tomes stated that this development was in the public interest and discussed the benefits of the educational centre. The need to improve education for young people was highlighted.

The site was derelict and Members debated whether this proposal would make good use out of the land. The need to retain the educated youth of Salisbury was emphasised. Concern was raised in regards to the proposed height of the development at 17M high at one end, as it would be visible from a distance. Highways concerns were discussed, with specific reference to the impact on Tollgate Road. St Martin’s church was discussed and the obstructed view of the church from the road. Capacity issues and the footprint of the proposal were discussed.  

Resolved:

Approve subject to the following conditions:

It is recommended the application be APPROVED, subject to the applicant entering into relevant legal agreement(s) to ensure financial contributions are made in respect of improvements to local Highway infrastructure, 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 hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

Drawing number 10005-04-P701 Revision B dated November 2014, as deposited

with the local planning authority on 19.12.14, and

Drawing number 10005-04v-vvP001 dated November 2014, as deposited with the

local planning authority on 19.12.14, and

Drawing number 10005-04-P002 dated November 2014, as deposited with the local

planning authority on 19.12.14, and

Drawing number 10005-04-P101 Revision A dated November 2014, as deposited

with the local planning authority on 19.12.14, and

Drawing number 10005-04-P201 Revision A dated November 2014, as deposited

with the local planning authority on 19.12.14, and

Drawing number 10005-04-P301 Revision A dated November 2014, as deposited

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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