Agenda item

Public Participation

Mrs Paula Carr spoke in objection to the application.

Mr Nigel Paine spoke in objection to the application.

Mr Alan Verity, applicant, spoke in support of the application.

 

 

The Area Team Leader introduced a report which recommended approval. It was noted the item had previously come to the Committee on 17 April 2013, and had been deferred for completion of a drainage report, to which attention was drawn, and the attendance of a Wiltshire Council Drainage Engineer.

 

It was stated the main issues to consider remained the principle of the development, impact upon the character and appearance of the area, and flooding and drainage, which the Engineer’s report stated were satisfactory given the conditions proposed in the report.

 

The Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the officers. The lack of contours on the provided maps was noted with regret, and details were also sought regarding blockages to the watercourse in the area that were contributing to difficulties, and it was stated Council officers now had greater powers to access and order alterations be made where necessary, and would work with the local community to resolve concerns. It was further confirmed that no additional conditions had been proposed since the last committee meeting.

 

Members of the public then had the opportunity to present their views to the Committee, as detailed above.

 

The Local Member, Councillor Linda Conley, then spoke in objection to the application.

 

A debate followed, where the interference in the watercourse in the area was noted, and it was requested officers take note and action investigation and resolution of the issue as soon as was practical. The contents of the Drainage report were considered, and the possibility of a sprinkler system to be included on the site was raised.

At the conclusion of debate, it was,

 

Resolved:

 

That Planning Permission be GRANTED for the following reason:

 

The decision to grant planning permission has been taken on the grounds that the proposed development would not cause any significant harm to interests of acknowledged importance and having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and the following policies and proposals in the West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 namely Saved Policies C31A, C38, H1A, H17, H24, U2 and U1A.

 

 

In accordance with paragraph 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework, Wiltshire Council has worked proactively with the applicant to secure this development to ensure that there would be no harm to the character and appearance of the area and no harm to neighbouring amenity.

 

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       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.

 

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

 

3       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 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

 

 

4       The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied until the access and parking area have been implemented in a consolidated porous surface (not loose stone or gravel) in accordance with details which shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The areas shall be maintained as such thereafter.

 

          REASON: In the interests of highway safety.

 

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: C31

 

5       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), no windows, doors or other form of openings other than those shown on the approved plans, shall be inserted above ground floor level in the rear (south) elevation of the development hereby permitted.

 

          REASON:  In the interests of residential amenity and privacy.

 

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

 

6       No development shall commence on site until plans showing the proposed finished floor levels of the building and any associated decking in relation to the existing land levels have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details.

 

          REASON: To minimise any flood risk and protect the amenity of neighbouring properties.

 

7       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:-

 

          -      location and current canopy spread of all existing trees and hedgerows on the land;

-                              full details of any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of  development;

-      a detailed planting specification showing plant species, planting sizes and planting densities;

          -      means of enclosure;

         

       REASON: To ensure a satisfactory landscaped setting for the development.

 

8       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

 

9                                      The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plan/s:

         

          Site Location Plan received on 05 December 2012

          Drawing number 776/1 received on 05 December 2012

          Drawing number 776/2 received on 05 December 2012

 

          Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the approved plans that have been judged to be acceptable by the local planning authority.

 

Informative:

 

1     Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service's core objectives include the reduction of deaths, injuries and property damage caused by fire. The following recommendations are made with this in mind and, whilst not requirements, may be taken on board during the formal Building Regulations consultation process and are made without prejudice to that process.

 

                                  A core objective of the Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is to support and encourage an increase in the provision of residential sprinklers in domestic properties throughout the County.

 

       There are several good reasons to install residential sprinkler systems:

 

          1. Sprinklers work from a standard main, although a 32mm connection is required;

          2. They are inexpensive to install, particularly in new buildings;

          3. They do not activate by accident – causing unwanted damage;

          4. They only operate through individually activated heads, not the whole system;

          5. They can be fitted flush into ceilings behind a flat cover;

          6. They cause less water damage in a fire event than normal fire fighting apparatus; and

          7. They significantly reduce fire and smoke damage.