Agenda item

Public participation:

Mr Harvey spoke in objection to the application

Mr David Pearce spoke in support of the application

Mr Andrew Jones spoke in support of the application

Mr N Puntis spoke in support of the application

Councillor John Wright, on behalf of Nettleton Parish Council, spoke in support of the application.

Councillor Toby Sturgis, representing the views of Councillor Jane Scott, local member, spoke in support of the application.

The Planning Officer introduced the report which was recommended for approval.  During the debate concerns were raised regarding the parking of the vehicles and it was requested that a condition be added to ensure that vehicles were parked in designated parking spaces only.

It was

RESOLVED

That Planning Permission be GRANTED for the following reason:

The proposed development, by virtue of its location, siting, scale and design, will not harm the character or appearance of the site or its setting within an AONB and open countryside. The proposed expansion’s association with an established business will enable the retention of a locally important business vital to the economic health of the community. The proposal therefore accords with Policies C3, NE4, NE15 and BD5 of the adopted North Wiltshire Local Plan 2011 and PPS 4 (Planning for Sustainable Economic Growth).

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.     All soft landscaping comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the first occupation of the building(s) or the completion of the development whichever is the sooner;  All shrubs, trees and hedge planting shall be maintained free from weeds and shall be protected from damage by vermin and stock. Any trees or plants which, within a period of five years, die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.  All hard landscaping shall also be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of any part of the development or in accordance with a programme to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

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

3.     The vehicle wash shall only be used between the following times:

a.     Monday to Friday                   0800 – 1800

b.     Saturday                                0900 – 1300

c.     Sunday and Bank Holidays     No Use

REASON:  To ensure the retention of an environment free from intrusive levels of noise and activity in the interests of the amenity of the area.

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.

5.     Prior to the commencement of construction the applicant shall provide details of the fuel storage and bunding proposed for the site. The applicant must demonstrate that the fuel storage solution complies with Environment Agency Requirements.

6.     Any facilities above ground for the storage of oils, fuels or chemicals shall be sited on an impervious base and surrounded by impervious walls. The volume of the bunded compound shall be at least equivalent to the capacity of the tank plus 10%. Hydraulically interlinked tanks should be regarded as a single tank. All filling points, vents, gauges and sight glasses must be located within the bund. The drainage system of the bund shall be sealed with no discharge to any watercourse, land or underground strata. Associated pipe work should be located above ground and protected from accidental damage. All filling points and tank overflow pipe outlets should be detailed to discharge into the bund. The development shall not be first brought into use until such facilities have been constructed and completed in strict accordance with plans approved by the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: To prevent pollution of the water environment

7.     There shall be no discharge of foul or contaminated drainage from the site into either groundwater or any surface waters, whether direct to watercourses, ponds or lakes, or soakaways/ditches.

REASON: To prevent pollution of the water environment

8.     The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the submitted plans and documents listed below. No variation from the approved plans should be made without the prior approval of the local planning authority. Amendments may require the submission of a further application.

Site Plan as Existing

Section AA

Kirton’s Vehicle Wash Reclaim System Specification

Received 7 October 2011

Site Plan

Received 21 November 2011

REASON: To ensure that the development is implemented as approved.

9. The parking of coaches shall take place only in the coach parking spaces specifically identified on drawing number LDC/1562/002A (identified by a redline on the plan attached to this decision notice) and in no other location within the site. 

REASON: In the interests of the visual amenity of the countryside and AONB at this location and given the nature of the application.