Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received form Councillor Graham Payne

To approve the minutes of the last meeting held on 23 June 2010 (copy attached.)

The minutes of the meeting held on 23 June 2010 were presented and members expressed concern that they contained the words ‘contrary to officer’s recommendation’ within the resolution.

It was requested that the minutes be reviewed in the light of the above and presented to the next meeting.

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

W/10/01434/FUL - Sainsbury Store Bath Road Melksham

Councillor Rod Eaton declared a personal interest as a member of Melksham Town Council

Councillor Jonathan Seed declared a personal interest as Chairman of Melksham Area Board.

Councillor Mark Griffiths declared a personal interest as a member of Melksham Town Council

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.

The Chairman welcomed all present and outlined the rules of public participation.

To consider and determine planning applications in the attached schedule.

W/10/01434/FUL - Sainsbury Store Bath Road Melksham

Public participation:

Mr James Veakins spoke in objection to the application

Mr Rob Machens spoke in objection to the application

Mr Patrick Tarrant spoke in objection to the application

Mr Bruno Moore spoke in support of the application

Mr Andrew Wallis spoke in support of the application

Ms Sarah Cardy, on behalf of Melksham Town Council, spoke in objection to the application.

Officers presented the report, which recommended approval, and drew attention to the late list which contained further information.  Following a debate, during which the key issue of flooding was discussed, it was

Resolved

That the application be REFUSED – for the following reasons:

(1)  The risk of increased flooding in the vicinity of the proposed development including the extended car park would outweigh the benefits of the proposed development and as such would be contrary to advice in Planning Policy Statement 25 – Development and Flood Risk.

(2)  The relocation of the petrol filling station to the former Bear Yard car park would be detrimental to the amenities of nearby residents by reason of noise, light and fumes contrary to the provisions of policies C35 and C38 of the West Wiltshire District Plan 1^st Alteration 2004.

(3)  The proposed development, most notably the petrol Filling Station canopy and the extensions to the store and its car park would by reason of their design, materials, form and location be detrimental to the character and appearance of the adjoining Conservation Area and harmful to the setting of nearby Listed Buildings contrary to policies C17, C18 and C19 of the West Wiltshire District Plan 1^st Alteration 2004

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