Agenda item

Public Participation:

 

-       Mr Robert Chapman spoke in objection to the application;

-       Mrs Debbie McKee spoke in support of the application;

-       Mr Barry Pirie spoke in support of the application;

-       Mr Peter Grist, agent, spoke in support of the application.

 

It was clarified that Councillor Keith Humphries was the Unitary Councillor for Warminster Broadway in which division the application site was located and that he had not objected to the application being called in after Councillor Pip Ridout had called it in.

 

The Area Development Manager introduced the report which recommended approval for the application.

In responding to technical questions asked it was clarified that the application site was located outside of the Town Policy Limits and that the materials used would be timber.

 

Members of the public then had the opportunity to speak as detailed above.

 

During the ensuing debate members of the committee felt that the materials to be used should be specified and that condition 2 should be amended to reflect this. The committee also felt that additional conditions were required regarding the use of the site and lighting to ensure that the character and appearance of the site was protected; this is reflected in conditions 13 and 14.

 

Resolved:

 

That planning permission be GRANTED.

 

For the following reason(s):

 

The proposed development conforms to the Development Plan and there are no objections to it on planning grounds.

 

Subject to the following condition(s):

 

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 stables shall be constructed of timber walls with dark coloured plastic coated sheeting as the roofing material. Details of the colour of the roofing material shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before works commence.

REASON: To protect the character and appearance of the area.

 

3       No development shall commence on site until details for the storage of manure and soiled bedding (including the location of such storage) and its disposal from site (including frequency) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Before the development is first brought into use, the works for such storage and disposal shall be completed in accordance with the approved details and shall subsequently be maintained in accordance with the approved details. No storage of manure and soiled bedding shall take place outside of the storage area approved under this condition.

 

          REASON: In the interests of public health and safety, in order to protect the natural environment and prevent pollution.

 

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: E10 and C38

 

4       No horse manure or any other materials shall be burnt on site. 

 

          REASON:  In order to minimise nuisance and safeguard the amenities of the area.

 

          POLICY:  West Wiltshire District Plan - 1st Alteration 2004 : Policy C38.

 

5       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:

 

          - indications of all existing trees and hedgerows on the land including measures to ensure that the boundary hedge between No 3Lower Marsh Road and the countryside is re-instated;

          - details of trees and hedges to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development;

          - means of enclosure;

          - the layout of the parking and turning area, and proposed surfacing materials; and

          - other vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation areas.

 

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

 

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: C31a and C32

 

6       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.

 

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: C31a and C32

 

7       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 occupied until surface water drainage has been constructed in accordance with the approved scheme.

 

          REASON: To ensure that the development can be adequately drained.

 

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: U2

 

8       The development hereby permitted shall only be used for the private stabling of horses and the storage of associated equipment and feed and shall at no time be used for any commercial purpose whatsoever, including for livery, or in connection with equestrian tuition or leisure rides.

 

          REASON: In the interests of highway safety and/or to protect the living conditions of nearby residents.

 

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: E10 and C38

 

9       The development hereby permitted shall not be first brought into use until the splayed access area between the carriageway edge and the field boundary has been consolidated and surfaced (not loose stone of gravel). The access shall be maintained as such thereafter.

 

          REASON: In the interests of highway safety.

 

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: E10

 

10     Any gates to close the access shall be set back on the field boundary (existing hedge) and shall be made to open inwards (away from the highway) only.

 

          REASON: In the interests of highway safety.

 

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: E10

 

11     The gradient of the new access shall not at any point be steeper than 1 in 15 for a distance of 4.5 metres measured back from the carriageway edge.

 

          REASON: In the interests of highway safety.

 

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: E10

 

12     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans:

 

          Drawing: Locality Plan received on 25 November 2011;

          Drawing: No. 2924 received on 25 November 2011;

         

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

 

13     No external lighting shall be erected on the stable building unless details of its position and specification have been agreed in writing by the local planning authority before the lighting is installed. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

          REASON: To protect the character and appearance of the area.

 

14     No caravans shall be sited on the site.

 

REASON: To protect the character and appearance of the area.

 

Informative(s):

 

1       The applicant is advised to contact Wessex Water 01225 526000 with regard to the protection of water infrastructure prior to the commencement of works.

 

2       The applicant is advised that under the terms of Section 23 of the Land Drainage Act 1991 any works (permanent or temporary) that may affect the flow of an 'ordinary' watercourse will require the prior written consent (Flood Defence Consent) of the Environment Agency. The need for this consent is separate from the need for planning consent. The applicant is advised to contact Daniel Griffin at the Environment Agency on 01258483351 with regard to the proposed bridging of the drainage ditch. There should be no interruption to the surface water drainage system of the surrounding land as a result of the operations on the site. Provisions must be made to ensure that all existing drainage systems continue to operate effectively.

 

3       The new access crosses a highway ditch which will require to be piped as part of the development. In this connection the applicant is advised to contact the Wilton Highways Office, Tel 01722 744440.