Minutes:
The following people spoke in favour of the proposal:
Mr Duncan Mathewson, the agent; and
Mr Kevin Light, consultant to the agent
The Committee received a presentation by the Area Development Manager which set out the main issues in respect of the application. He introduced the report, which recommended approval, and drew members’ attention to the late items.
There were no technical questions. The Committee then received statements from members of the public as detailed above, expressing their views regarding this planning application.
After discussion including:
It was,
Resolved:
That planning permission be granted for the following reason:
The decision to grant planning permission has been taken on the grounds that the proposed development would not cause any significant harm to the appearance of the landscape and would protect the setting of the nearby ancient monuments, whilst allowing for legitimate economic diversification into a use that is an accepted part of the local economy and character of the area.
The pertinent central government guidance is contained within Planning Policy Statement 7: Sustainable Development in Rural Areas and Planning Policy Statement 4: Planning for Sustainable Economic Growth. In addition, because of the archaeological and ecological issues present at the site, advice and guidance contained within Planning Policy Statement 5: Planning for the Historic Environment and Planning Policy Statement 9: Biodiversity and Geological Conservation is also relevant.
In respect of the Kennet Local Plan 2011 policies PD1 in relation to general development principles as well as policies NR6 and NR7 in relation to sustainability and the protection of the countryside and landscape are also relevant. Furthermore, the Kennet Landscape Conservation Strategy, which has been adopted as a supplementary planning document, is a material consideration.
And subject to the following conditions:
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.
REASON: In the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area.
REASON: The site lies within an area where planning permission would not normally be granted for development unrelated to the essential needs of the established business for which nearby staff accommodation is now required and this permission is only granted on the basis of an essential need for two new dwellings in this location having been demonstrated.
REASON: In the interests of amenity, in order to secure the restoration of the land upon removal of the buildings for which permission can be justified only on the basis of a special temporary need.
REASON: In the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area.
REASON: In the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area.
REASON: In the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area.
REASON: To protect the amenities of the area.
REASON: In the interests of public health and safety, in order to protect the natural environment and prevent pollution.
REASON: In the interests of highway safety.
REASON: In the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area.
REASON: In the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area.
(a) indications of all existing trees and hedgerows on the land;
(b) details of any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development;
(c) all species, planting sizes and planting densities, spread of all trees and hedgerows within or overhanging the site, in relation to the proposed buildings, roads, and other works;
(d) proposed and existing functional services above and below ground (e.g. drainage,
power, communications, cables, pipelines etc indicating lines, manholes, supports etc).
REASON: To ensure a satisfactory landscaped setting for the development and the protection of existing important landscape features.
REASON: To ensure a satisfactory landscaped setting for the development and the protection of existing important landscape features.
a) A written programme of archaeological investigation, which should include on-site work and off-site work such as the analysis, publishing and archiving of the results, has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority; and
b) The approved programme of archaeological work has been carried out in accordance with the approved details.
REASON: To enable the recording of any matters of archaeological interest.
Plan Ref: 7105 - 01G, Date Received: 6th October 2010;
Plan Ref: 7105 - 06, Date Received: 9th February 2010
Plan Ref: 7105 - 08 B, Date Received: 9th February 2010
Plan Ref: 7105 - 11A, Date Received: 9th February 2010
Plan Ref: 7105 - 12 A, Date Received: 9th February 2010
Plan Ref: 7105 - 14, Date Received: 9th February 2010;
Plan Ref: 7105 - 015, Date Received: 9th February 2010;
Plan Ref: 7105 - 16, Date Received: 4th October 2010;
Plan Ref: BAR 012 Issue 08, Date Received: 3rd November 2010, and
Plan Ref: BAR 213 D Issue 02, Date Received: 3rd November 2010.
The applicant is advised that the archaeological work referred to in condition 16 should be of the nature of a "strip map and record" of the proposed gallops and horse-walk. It should have the contingency to allow sufficient time to investigate any features of archaeological interest revealed, and to fully excavate significant archaeological features which extend beyond the footprint of the proposed tracks. It should be conducted by a professional, recognised archaeological contractor in accordance with a brief issued by the Wiltshire Council archaeological department. There will be a financial implication for the applicant.
The applicant is advised that where the construction of the gallops could potentially compromise the integrity of badger setts the applicant should consider the need to close the affected sett(s) under a licence from Natural England, bearing in mind that tunnels can extend up to 20 metres from the sett entrances and could be damaged by even shallow excavations or the use of heavy machinery. An ecological consultant should advise on the need or otherwise for a sett closure licence.
The attention of the applicant is drawn to the contents of the attached letter from Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service dated the 5th March 2010.
The applicant is advised that they may require separate consent from the Environment Agency for the storage/disposal of horse waste and is advised to make their own separate investigations in respect of this matter.
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