Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Roy While (substituted by Councillor Andrew Davis) and Councillor Pip Ridout.

To approve the minutes of the last meeting held on15 February 2012 (copy attached.)

The minutes of the meeting held on 15 February 2012 were presented.

Resolved:

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 15 February 2012.

The Chairman offered the committee’s thanks to Councillor Jonathon Seed for his work on the appeal regarding application W/11/01206/FUL, Land adjacent to Semington Crematorium.

The Chairman gave details of the exits to be used in the event of an emergency.

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

W/11/03270/FUL - Side extension to 51 Summerleaze to create two new additional dwellings (flats) - Land Adjoining 51 Summerleaze Trowbridge Wiltshire

Councillors Peter Fuller and John Knight declared a personal interest as members of Trowbridge Town Council and its Development Control Committee where the application had been discussed, both gave their assurance that they would consider the application with an open mind.

W/11/03234/FUL - Conversion of single 3-storey terraced house into one 1-bedroom flat and two independent bedsits - 29A Newtown Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 0BA

Councillors Peter Fuller and John Knight declared a personal interest as members of Trowbridge Town Council and its Development Control Committee where the application had been discussed, both gave their assurance that they would consider the application with an open mind.

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 no later than 5pm on Wednesday 29 February 2012.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 and determine the following planning applications:

Public Participation:

-       Mr Peter Leach spoke in objection to the application;

-       Mr Christopher Gillett spoke in objection to the application;

-       Mr Stephen Green, representing Future Heritage Group, spoke in support of the application;

-       Mr Colin Johns, representing Bradford on Avon Town Council, spoke in objection to the application.

The Area Development Manager introduced the report which recommended approval for the application and in doing so drew the committee’s attention to the late list.

Members of the public then had the opportunity to speak as detailed above.

Councillor Malcolm Hewson, Unitary Councillor for Bradford on Avon South, spoke about his concerns and encouraged the committee to undertake a site visit before making a decision on the application.

Members of the committee could not be satisfied that the information provided enabled them to accurately envision the proposed development, it was therefore

Resolved:

To defer the application until a site visit had been organised to enable the committee to view the site and its surroundings.

Public Participation:

-       Mr David Nutley spoke in objection to the application.

Councillor Helen Osborn, Unitary Councillor for Trowbridge Lambrock, expressed her concerns about the application and the impact it would have on a predominantly family orientated area and encouraged the Committee to either defer for a site visit or refuse planning permission.

The Chairman permitted Councillor Jeff Osborn, Unitary Councillor for Trowbridge Grove, to briefly address the Committee. Councillor Jeff Osborn also expressed concerns about the application and supported what Councillor Helen Osborn had said.

The Area Development Manager introduced the report which recommended approval for the application.

Members of the public then had the opportunity to speak as detailed above.

During the ensuing debate it became clear that there were no objections on planning grounds to the application it was therefore

Resolved:

That planning permission be GRANTED

For the following reason(s):

The proposed development conforms to the Development Plan and there are no objections to it on planning grounds.

Subject to the following condition(s):

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: 11.45.1 received on 15 December 2011 (site plan only);

          Drawing: 11.45.1 Rev A received on 30 January 2012;

          Drawing: Parking plan received on 30 January 2012;

          Drawing: 11.45.4 Rev A received on 30 January 2012; and

          Drawing: 11.45.5 Rev A received on 30 January 2012.

          REASON:  For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

3       The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match in material, colour and texture those used in the existing building.

          REASON: In the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area.

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: C31a.

4       The development hereby permitted shall not be first occupied until the first five metres of the access, measured from the edge of the carriageway, has been consolidated and surfaced (not loose stone or gravel). The access shall be maintained as such thereafter.

          REASON: In the interests of highway safety.

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: C31a

5       No part of the development hereby approved shall be first occupied until the parking area shown on the approved plans has been consolidated, surfaced and laid out in accordance with the approved details. This area shall be maintained and remain available for this use at all times thereafter.

          REASON: To ensure that adequate provision is made for parking within the site in the interests of highway safety.

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: T10

6       The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied until the flank boundary features have been reduced  ...  view the full minutes text for item 25b

Public Participation:

-       Mrs Christine Dolan spoke in support of the application.

The Area Development Manager introduced the report which recommended approval for the application.

In responding to technical questions asked the Area Development Manager clarified that the nearest listed building was at least five dwellings away from 29A.

Members of the public then had the opportunity to speak as detailed above.

Councillor John Knight, Unitary Councillor for Trowbridge Central, spoke of the Town Council’s concerns about this application and its objection to it.

During the ensuing debate members of the committee highlighted the fact that there had been no objections from the Highways Department. It was therefore

Resolved:

That planning permission be GRANTED

For the following reason(s):

The proposed development conforms to the Development Plan and there are no objections to it on planning grounds.

Subject to the following condition(s):

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 not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans:

Site Location Plan received on 13 December 2011

Elevations plan no date stamp

Proposed Ground and First Floor Plan received on 13 December 2011

Revised First Floor Plan received no date stamp

Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the approved plans that have been judged to be acceptable by the local planning authority.

Public Participation:

-       Mr Robert Chapman spoke in objection to the application;

-       Mrs Debbie McKee spoke in support of the application;

-       Mr Barry Pirie spoke in support of the application;

-       Mr Peter Grist, agent, spoke in support of the application.

It was clarified that Councillor Keith Humphries was the Unitary Councillor for Warminster Broadway in which division the application site was located and that he had not objected to the application being called in after Councillor Pip Ridout had called it in.

The Area Development Manager introduced the report which recommended approval for the application.

In responding to technical questions asked it was clarified that the application site was located outside of the Town Policy Limits and that the materials used would be timber.

Members of the public then had the opportunity to speak as detailed above.

During the ensuing debate members of the committee felt that the materials to be used should be specified and that condition 2 should be amended to reflect this. The committee also felt that additional conditions were required regarding the use of the site and lighting to ensure that the character and appearance of the site was protected; this is reflected in conditions 13 and 14.

Resolved:

That planning permission be GRANTED.

For the following reason(s):

The proposed development conforms to the Development Plan and there are no objections to it on planning grounds.

Subject to the following condition(s):

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 stables shall be constructed of timber walls with dark coloured plastic coated sheeting as the roofing material. Details of the colour of the roofing material shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before works commence.

REASON: To protect the character and appearance of the area.

3       No development shall commence on site until details for the storage of manure and soiled bedding (including the location of such storage) and its disposal from site (including frequency) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Before the development is first brought into use, the works for such storage and disposal shall be completed in accordance with the approved details and shall subsequently be maintained in accordance with the approved details. No storage of manure and soiled bedding shall take place outside of the storage area approved under this condition.

          REASON: In the interests of public health and safety, in order to protect the natural environment and prevent pollution.

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: E10 and C38

4       No horse manure or any other materials shall be burnt on site. 

          REASON:  In order to minimise nuisance and safeguard the amenities of the area.

          POLICY:  West Wiltshire District Plan - 1st Alteration  ...  view the full minutes text for item 25d

Public Participation:

-       Mr Jonathon Nuth, agent, spoke in support of the application;

-       Mr Bernard Abbott, applicant, spoke in support of the application;

-       Mrs Vincie Abbott, applicant, spoke in support of the application;

-       Mrs Rosemary Wyeth, Codford Parish Council, spoke in support of the application.

The Area Development Manager introduced the report which recommended refusal of the proposal.

In answering technical questions it was clarified that no windows were planned in the roof of the garage and that the siting of the garage was the main issue.

Councillor Christopher Newbury, Unitary Councillor for Warminster Copheap and Wylye, spoke in support of the application.

During the debate members of the committee discussed the location of the garage and its impact on the appearance of the area.

Resolved:

That planning permission be GRANTED

For the following reason(s):

The proposed development conforms to the Development Plan.

Subject to the following condition(s):

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 & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2       The building hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as Little Orchard.

REASON: To ensure that the development is not occupied separately from Little Orchard as any separate use would have an adverse impact on the character of the area and the amenity of Little Orchard.

3       This permission relates solely to the detached new garage/study and shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on Drawing No. 1015-P.04 received on 22^nd December 2011.

REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

The Area Development Manager introduced the report which recommended approval of the application.

Councillor John Knight, Unitary Councillor for Trowbridge Central, welcomed the proposed development.

Resolved:

That planning permission be GRANTED

For the following reason(s):

The proposed development is in conformity with the policies of the development plan and would result in no harm to acknowledged planning interests. Any concerns are outweighed by other material planning considerations, the benefit of providing enhanced recreation and community facilities, and can be adequately controlled by the appropriate use of planning conditions.

Subject to the following condition(s):

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 on site until details of the finished wall colour to be used on the development 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.

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: C31a.

3       The development hereby permitted shall not be first brought into use until the first five metres of the access, measured from the edge of the carriageway, has been consolidated and surfaced (not loose stone or gravel). The access shall be maintained as such thereafter.

          REASON: In the interests of highway safety.

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: C31a

4       No development shall commence on site until a scheme for the discharge of surface water from the site (including surface water from the access/driveway), incorporating sustainable drainage details, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be first brought into use until surface water drainage has been constructed in accordance with the approved scheme.

          REASON: To ensure that the development can be adequately drained.

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: U2

5       No demolition, site clearance or development shall commence on site until an Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS) prepared by an arboricultural consultant providing comprehensive details of construction works in relation to trees shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority.  All works shall subsequently be carried out in strict accordance with the approved details. In particular, the method statement must provide the following: -

          * A specification for protective fencing to trees during both demolition and construction phases which complies with BS5837:2005 and a plan indicating the alignment of the protective fencing;

          * A specification for scaffolding and ground protection within tree protection zones in accordance with BS5837:2005

          * A schedule of tree works conforming to BS3998.

          * Details of general arboricultural matters such as the area for storage of materials, concrete mixing and use of fires;

          * Plans and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 25f