Agenda item

Public Participation

 

Mr Duncan Young spoke in objection to the application.

 

The Planning Officer introduced the report which recommended that the application be delegated to the Area Development Manager for planning permission to be granted subject to satisfactory outstanding consultation responses from internal consultees and subject to conditions.

 

It was explained that the outline consent had been granted in 2005, and this application was to decide the orientation and style of the site. Attention was drawn to the fact there were no highways concerns.

 

In addition to objections detailed in the report it was noted that 2 late objections had been received, firstly over the extensive use of render and secondly over the traffic impact on Station Road.

 

The Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of officers. Clarification was sought over the impact of the 3 storey houses and it was explained that due to the gradient difference and the line of significant trees that ran between the development and Wenhill Heights there would be minimal impact. The ownership of the strip of land that ran between Wenhill Heights and the development was queried and it was confirmed that the land belonged to Persimmon Homes, however local residents were investigating the possibility of buying the land from them.

 

Members of the public then had the opportunity to address the Committee with their views as detailed above.

 

The Local Member, Councillor Howard Marshall then spoke in objection to the application.

 

A debate followed where the reduction in render, use of a greater mix of materials and the height of TV aerials and masts were discussed.

 

At the end of the debate it was:-

 

Resolved:-

 

To DELEGATE planning permission to the Area Development Manager for planning permission be GRANTED subject to satisfactory outstanding consultation responses from internal consultees (listed below) for the following reason:

 

The proposal follows the granting of outline permission 05/02822/OUT for residential development of the site. The proposal is considered to provide a good quality development where the design and layout respects the location and the amenities of nearby residents. The proposal is considered to comply with policies C3, H2, H5 and CF3 of the North Wiltshire Local Plan 2011 and section 7 and paragraph 159 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

 

And 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.

 

2.     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 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-C3

 

3.     Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted details of the junction of the cycleway to Sustrans Route 403 shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The approved details shall be carried out prior to the occupation of 50% of the houses hereby approved.

 

REASON: In the interests of promoting sustainable transport.

 

4.     No development shall commence on site until an investigation of the history and current condition of the site to determine the likelihood of the existence of contamination arising from previous uses has been carried out and all of the following steps have been complied with to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority:

 

Step (i)           A written report has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority which shall include details of the previous uses of the site for at least the last 100 years and a description of the current condition of the site with regard to any activities that may have caused contamination.  The report shall confirm whether or not it is likely that contamination may be present on the site.

 

Step (ii)          If the above report indicates that contamination may be present on or under the site, or if evidence of contamination is found, a more detailed site investigation and risk assessment has been carried out in accordance with DEFRA and Environment Agency’s “Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination CLR11” and other authoritative guidance and a report detailing the site investigation and risk assessment shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 

 

Step (iii)         If the report submitted pursuant to step (i) or (ii) indicates that remedial works are required, full details have been submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing and thereafter implemented prior to the commencement of the development or in accordance with a timetable that has been agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority as part of the approved remediation scheme. On completion of any required remedial works the applicant shall provide written confirmation to the Local Planning Authority that the works have been completed in accordance with the agreed remediation strategy. 

 

REASON:  To ensure that land contamination can be dealt with adequately prior to the use of the site hereby approved by the Local Planning Authority.

 

5.     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.

 

Layout plan RA.SL.02 Rev G dated 4^th September 2012; dwelling materials layout RA.DML.02 Rev E dated 17^th September 2012; Design And Access Statement dated 22^nd June and as amended 11^th September 2012.; landscaping 1241-001-012 inc dated 22^nd June 2012; Finished Floor levels and sewer layout 3058/102/01-04 inc; location plan, street elevations RA.SE.01 22^nd June 2012 and RA.SE.02 Rev A dated 17^th September 2012; carport RA.cp.01.pe dated 28^th August 2012; Boundary materials layout RA.BML.02 Rev A dated 15^th August 2012;

 

RA.P.1e, RA.GAR.02.pe; RA.GAR.01pe; RA.P.1.p; RA.P.4-8.p; RA.P.4-8.e; RA.P.2.e; RA.P.2.p; RA.P.pe;; RA.P.9-13.e; RA.P.14-16.eRA.P.14-16.p; RA.P.17-19.e1; RA.P.17-19.e2; RA.P.17-19.p; RA.P.20-30.e1; RA.P.20-30.p2; RA.P.20-30.p1; RA.P.20-30.p3; RA.P.31-32.p; RA.P.31-32.e; RA.P.33-38.e1; RA.P.33-38.e2; RA.P.33-38.p1; RA.P.33-38.p2; RA.P.39-51.e; RA.P.39-51.p1; RA.P.39-51.p2; RA.P.39-51.p3; RA.P.52-54.e; RA.P.52-54.p; RA.P.55-88.p; RA.P.55-88.e; RA.P.57-61.e; RA.P.57-61.p;; RA.P.62-67.p; RA.P.68-69.e; RA.P.68-69.p; RA.P.70-72.e1; RA.P.70-72.e2; RA.P.70-72.p; RA.P.73.p; RA.P.73.e; RA.P.74-79.e1; RA.P.74-79.e2; RA.P.74-79.p1; RA.P.74-79.p2; RA.P.74-79.p3; RA.P.80-81.p; RA.P.80-81.e; RA.P.82-86.p; RA.P.82-86.e; RA.P.90-93.e1; RA.P.90-93.e2; RA.P.90-93.p; RA.P.94-96.e; RA.P; 94-96.p; RA.P.97-98.e; RA.P.97-98.p; RA.P.99-102.e; RA.P.99-1-2.p

 

RA.P.9-13.p Rev A; RA.P.62-67.e rev A, dated 17th September 2012

 

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

 

6.     Notwithstanding the approved drawings, details of all dwarf walls and enclosures for the undercroft car parking spaces and the details of method of enclosure for plots 16, 68 & 73 shall be submitted to and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

REASON: To define the permission and in the interests of visual amenity.

 

7.     Notwithstanding the approved elevation plans, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved dwelling materials layout RA.DML.02 Rev E dated 17th September 2012.

 

REASON: To define the permission and ensure a satisfactory development.

 

8.     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).

 

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.

 

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.

 

And for the Area Development Manager to:-

 

·       Negotiate a reduction in the amount of render used on parts of the site

 

·       Inform the developer of the committees concern in respect of TV aerials and satellite dishes and to seek minimize the need for these. This should also be an informative on any permission.