Agenda item

Public Participation

Mr John Raynor and Mrs Margaret Raynor spoke in objection to the application.

The Planning Officer introduced the report which recommended that planning application be granted subject to conditions.

It was explained there was no impact to neighbouring properties and concerns over the garage had been partially addressed by moving the position of the garage to align with the garage of the neighbouring property.

There were no technical questions asked.

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

The Local Member, Councillor Dick Tonge spoke in objection to the application.

A debate followed during in which concern was raised over the loss of amenity space. Clarity was sought over the ridge height difference and the total m² of the extension, and confirmation was given that a separate application would be needed for a dropped kerb. The Committee noted there were no highways objections.

At the end of the debate it was:-

Resolved:

To GRANT Planning Permission for the following reason:

The proposed development will not have a detrimental impact on the character of the host building or area in general. The proposal will not have an unacceptable adverse impact on the amenities currently enjoyed by the occupants of the neighbouring residential properties. The proposal can accommodate the required amount of parking and will not result in a detrimental impact upon highway or pedestrian safety.  The proposal therefore accords with policies C3 and H8 of the North Wiltshire Local Plan 2011.

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 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.

Plan reference 1908/S01 received on 31^st May 2012, additional plans 1908/ garage received on the 11^th July 2012 and revised plans 1908/L01A received on the 17^th August 2012.

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

3.    The development hereby permitted shall not be first brought into use until the access has been consolidated and surfaced (not loose stone or gravel). The access shall be maintained as such thereafter.

REASON:  In the interests of Highway Safety

4.    No development shall commence on site until details of the finish to external timber, including any paint or stain to be used on the door and window joinery have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the development being first brought into use

REASON: In the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the    area.

5          Notwithstanding the details shown on the submitted plans and forms, no development shall commence on site until details of the external materials 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.

Informatives :

1. Any alterations to the submitted and 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 should note that the grant of planning permission does not include any separate permission which may be needed to erect a structure in the vicinity of a public sewer.  Such permission should be sought direct from Thames Water Utilities Ltd / Wessex Water Services Ltd. Buildings are not normally allowed within 3.0 metres of a Public Sewer although this may vary depending on the size, depth, strategic importance, available access and the ground conditions appertaining to the sewer in question.

4. The consent hereby granted shall not be construed as authority to carry out works on the highway. The applicant is advised that a licence may be required from Wiltshire’s Highway Authority before any works are carried out on any footway, footpath, carriageway, verge or other land forming part of the highway.