Agenda item

Proposed two storey extension to Ivy Lodge.

Public Participation

Jane Ayliffe, applicant, spoke in support of the application.

Phil Rigg spoke in support of the application.

Kenny Green, Development Management Area Team Leader, presented the officer report recommending that permission for a proposed two storey extension to Ivy Lodge be refused. Key issues included the size, design and impact of the extension which would more than double the size of the existing property.

The planning history of the site was explained that included planning permission being granted under a 2019 application for the existing dwelling in association to an established equestrian business.

Members of the Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the officer. In response to queries it was confirmed that the application was submitted and should be assessed as a householder extension, albeit a significant one, and that an assessment on viability was not required.

Members were advised that WCS Core Policy 57 was the key policy to assess this application. Responses were also provided in terms of the proposed size of the extension, number of bedrooms proposed, proximity to other neighbouring properties and their size and scale as well as confirming the previous removal of permitted development rights and the application WCS CP48.

Members of the public then had the opportunity to address the Committee, as detailed above.

The Local Member, Councillor Phil Alford, then spoke in support of the application.

The Committee then debated the application. The character of the area was identified as being rural with a number of larger properties supporting numerous local businesses. The modest size of the existing dwelling and its suitability for the growing business and family needs was discussed, as well as the lack of any objections from residents or the parish council.

Members also questioned and debated potential planning conditions should planning permission be granted.

At the conclusion of debate, and on the motion of Councillor Mike Sankey, seconded by Councillor Bill Parks, it was,

Resolved:

To grant planning permission 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:

Proposed Floor Plans and Elevations – Project No:10338, Drawing No: P – 01 dated 05.2022

Location Plan – Project No:10338, Drawing No: P – 02 dated 05.2022

Proposed Site Plan – Project No:10338, Drawing No: P – 03 dated 05.2022

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

3.     Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No.3) (England) Order 2020 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting or amending those Orders with or without modification), no development within Part 1, Classes A, B, D, E, shall take place on the dwellinghouse or within the curtilage.

REASON: In the interests of the amenity of the area and to enable the Local Planning Authority to consider individually whether planning permission should be granted for additions, extensions or enlargements.

4.     The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, in the training/keeping/breeding of horses, in agriculture or in forestry in the locality, or a widow or widower of such a person, and to any resident dependants.

REASON: The site is in an area where residential development for purposes other than the essential needs of agriculture or forestry is not normally permitted and this permission is only granted on the basis of an essential need for a dwelling/residential accommodation in this location having been demonstrated.

Informatives

1)    Any alterations to the approved plans, brought about by compliance with Building Regulations or any other reason must first be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority before commencement of work.

2)    The applicant is requested to note that this permission does not affect any private property rights and therefore does not authorise the carrying out of any work on land outside their control. If such works are required it will be necessary for the applicant to obtain the landowners consent before such works commence.

If you intend carrying out works in the vicinity of the site boundary, you are also advised that it may be expedient to seek your own advice with regard to the requirements of the Party Wall Act 1996.

3)    The applicant is advised that the development hereby approved may represent chargeable development under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended) and Wiltshire Council's CIL Charging Schedule. If the development is determined to be liable for CIL, a Liability Notice will be issued notifying you of the amount of CIL payment due. If an Additional Information Form has not already been submitted, please submit it now so that we can determine the CIL liability. In addition, you may be able to claim exemption or relief, in which case, please submit the relevant form so that we can determine your eligibility. The CIL Commencement Notice and Assumption of Liability must be submitted to Wiltshire Council prior to commencement of development. Should development commence prior to the CIL Liability Notice being issued by the local planning authority, any CIL exemption or relief will not apply and full payment will be required in full and with immediate effect. Should you require further information or to download the CIL forms please refer to the Council's Website https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/dmcommunityinfrastructurelevy.