Agenda item

The following people spoke in favour of the proposal:

Mr William Phillips, applicant

Mr Richard Wiltshire, the agent

The Committee received a presentation by the Case Officer which set out the main issues in respect of the application.  It was noted that the application had been deferred at the last meeting to allow consideration of further information  relating to the quantum of the development proposed and previously permitted at the site.  He introduced the report which recommended that the planning application be refused.   He also drew Members’ attention to the late items.

Members of the Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions after which the Committee received a statements from  members of the public as detailed above, expressing their views regarding the planning application.

Members then heard the views of Cllr Sheila Parker, the local member in support of the application.

After discussion

Resolved:

To grant planning permission for the following reason:-

The proposed development is in keeping with the host dwelling and the character and appearance of the area.  The extensions will not materially have a greater impact on the Green Belt and AONB than that already existing.  The development thus accords with Policies C3, NE1, NE4 and H8 of the adopted North Wiltshire Local Plan 2011.

Subject to the following conditions:

(1)       No development shall commence on site until details and samples of the materials to be used for the external walls and roofs 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.

POLICY- C3

(2)       No development shall commence on site until a scheme of hard and soft landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, the details of which shall include:

(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;

REASON: To ensure a satisfactory landscaped setting for the development and the protection of existing important landscape features.

POLICY- C3 NE1 H8

i.              No retained tree shall be cut down, uprooted or destroyed, nor shall any retained tree be topped or lopped other than in accordance with the approved plans and particulars, without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority.  Any topping or lopping approved shall be carried out in accordance with British Standard 3998 (Tree Work).

ii.             If any retained tree is removed, uprooted or destroyed or dies, another tree shall be planted at the same place and that tree shall be of such size and species and shall be planted at such time, as may be specified in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

iii.            No equipment, machinery or materials shall be brought on to the site for the purpose of the development, until a scheme showing the exact position of protective fencing to enclose all retained trees beyond the outer edge of the overhang of their branches in accordance with British Standard 5837 (2005): Trees in Relation to Construction, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and; the protective fencing has been erected in accordance with the approved details. This fencing shall be maintained until all equipment, machinery and surplus materials have been removed from the site.  Nothing shall be stored or placed in any area fenced in accordance with this condition and the ground levels within those areas shall not be altered, nor shall any excavation be made, without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

In this condition “retained tree” means an existing tree which is to be retained in accordance with the approved plans and particulars; and paragraphs (a) and (b) above shall have effect until the expiration of five years from the first occupation or the completion of the development, whichever is the later.

REASON: To enable the local planning authority to ensure the retention of trees on the site in the interests of visual amenity.

POLICY- C3 NE1 H8

(3)       Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (as amended by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No.2) (England) Order 2008 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting or amending that Order with or without modification), there shall be no further additions/extensions or external alterations to any building forming part of the development hereby permitted.

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 external alterations.

POLICY- NE1