Agenda item

Public participation:

Mr Robert Andrews spoke in objection to the application

Mr Carlo Castiglione spoke in objection to the application

Mrs Emma Bravery, the applicant, spoke in support of the application

Mr James Bravery, the applicant, spoke in support of the application

The Planning Officer introduced the report, which was recommended for refusal, outlined the application and explained that a site visit had been held prior to the meeting. 

Members requested clarification on how the application differed from the previous application which had been refused.  During the debate issues such as the impact on the streetscene and the effect on neighbouring properties were discussed, following which

It was

RESOLVED

That the application be GRANTED for the following reasons:

Subject to the completion of a legal agreement securing a financial contribution towards recreational open space facilities and affordable housing, it is considered that the development would be acceptable in principle, would have no significant impact in design terms, and would not result in any significant overshadowing, overdominance or overlooking to the neighbouring properties. The development would therefore accord with the aims and objectives of the development plan, having regard in particular to Local Plan policies G2, D2, and H16, which are ‘saved’ policies of the South Wiltshire Core Strategy.

And 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 County Planning Act 1990.  As amended by section 5(1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004

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 those Orders with or without modification), there shall be no additions, extensions or enlargements of the development hereby permitted and no window, dormer window or rooflight, other than those shown on the approved plans, shall be inserted in the roofslopes or side elevations 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 enlargements- Policy G2

3.         No delivery of plant, equipment, materials, demolition or construction works or other building activity shall take place on Sundays or public holidays or outside the hours of 07:30 & 18:00, weekdays and 08:00 & 13:00 Saturdays.

Reason: In the interests of residential amenity- Policy G2

4.         This development shall be in accordance with the submitted drawings

·       Site Block Plan 0712/P002, dated July 2012 and received to this office on 03/08/12

·       Proposed elevations 0712/PQ05, dated July 2012 and received to this office on 06/08/12

·       Proposed floor plans 0712/P004, dated July 2012 and received to this office on 06/08/12

·       Proposed site layout (amended parking layout) 0712/P003 dated Sep 12 and received to this office on 12/09/12

unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt.

5.         Before the development hereby permitted is first occupied the en-suite windows in the first-floor side elevations shall be glazed with obscure glass only and shall be of a top-opening vent design, and the windows shall be permanently maintained with obscure glazing at all times thereafter.

Reason:  In the interests of residential amenity and privacy- Policy G2

6.         No development shall commence within the proposed development site until:

·       A written programme of archaeological investigation, which should include on-site work and off-site work such as the analysis, publishing and archiving of the results, has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority; and

·       The approved programme of archaeological work has been carried out in accordance with the approved details.

The work should be conducted by a professionally recognised archaeological contractor in accordance with a written scheme of investigation agreed by this office and there will be a financial implication for the applicant.

Reason: To enable the recording of any matters of archaeological interest.

7.         The development hereby permitted shall not be first occupied until the two parking areas and access thereto, have been consolidated and surfaced (not loose stone or gravel). The access and parking spaces shall be maintained as such thereafter.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety- Policy G2

8.         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- Policy G2

9.         No development shall commence on site until details of the bricks and tiles to be used on the development 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.

INFORMATIVE: Section 106 Agreement (Open Space/Affordable Housing)

This permission shall be read in conjunction with the S106 Agreement in relation to the Public Open Space/Affordable Housing contribution.

INFORMATIVE: Water Efficiencies

The development should include water efficient appliances, fittings and systems in order to contribute to reduced water demand in the area. These should include as a minimum, low-flush toilets, water butts, spray taps, low flow showers, and kitchen appliances with the maximum water efficiency rating.

INFORMATIVE: Protected Species

Many wildlife species are legally protected. The applicant should be aware that if it becomes apparent that the site is being used or has previously been used by protected species (such as slowworms, badgers, barn owls or bats), work should STOP immediately and Natural England should be contacted at their Devizes office 01380 725344 for advice on how to proceed.