Agenda item

The Area Development Manager introduced a report which recommended approval. The key issues were stated to include the principal of the development within the green belt, loss of agricultural land and highway safety.

 

Members then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the officer.

 

There were no members of the public to make statements in support or objection.

 

The Local Member, Councillor Trevor Carbin then spoke in support of the application.

A discussion followed, where the suitability of the existing highway to accommodate more traffic was noted, along with the existence of working sites in the surrounding area and limited impact of the proposals.

 

At the conclusion of debate, it was,

 

Resolved:

 

To APPROVE the application 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 in the West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration (2004), namely Policies C1, C2, C31a, C38, E10 and TO4.

 

In accordance with paragraph 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework, Wiltshire Council has worked proactively to secure this development to improve the economic, social and environmental conditions of the area.

 

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 shall be carried out in accordance with the following plans:

 

          Drawing: Location map;

          Drawing: Site plan (received on 8 April 2013);

          Drawing: Equestrian, wash facilities and access plan (received on 8 April 2013);

          Drawing: Cross section A-B existing;

          Drawing: Cross section A-B proposed;

          Drawing: Washing facility elevations;

          Drawing: Stables elevations; and

          Drawing: Stables floor and roof plan.

 

          REASON: In order to define the terms of this permission.

 

3       In accordance with the details submitted and assessed under this application no more than 10 pitches (either tents or pods or caravans) shall be sited and in use on the land at any time.

 

          REASON: In order to define the terms of this permission, highway safety and protect the rural scene.

 

          POLICY: West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration (2004) Policies C1, C2 and TO4.

 

4       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.

 

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

 

5       Any gates shall be set back 10 metres from the edge of the carriageway, such gates to open inwards only, in perpetuity.

 

          REASON: In the interests of highway safety.

 

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: E10 and TO4.

 

6       No development shall commence on site until visibility splays have been provided between the edge of carriageway and a line extending from a point 2.4 metres back from the edge of the carriageway, measured along the centre line of the access, to a point on the edge of the carriageway 90 metres towards east and to the north-western corner of the site frontage towards the west. Such splays shall thereafter be permanently maintained free of obstruction to vision above a height of 900mm above the level of the adjacent carriageway.

 

          REASON: In the interests of highway safety.

 

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: E10 and TO4.

 

7       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: C1, C2, E10 and TO4.

 

8       No development shall commence on site until a detailed 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 all plant species, supply and planting sizes and planting densities;

          -      means of enclosure;

          -      car park layouts;

          -      other vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation areas;

-      minor artefacts and structures (e.g. furniture, play equipment, refuse and other storage units, signs, lighting etc);

-      proposed and existing functional services above and below ground (e.g. drainage, power, communications, cables, pipelines etc indicating lines, manholes, supports etc);

          -      retained historic landscape features and proposed restoration, where relevant.

 

          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: C1, C2, E10 and TO4.

 

9       No development shall commence on site until details of the storage of refuse, including details of location, size, means of enclosure and materials, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be first brought into use until the approved refuse storage has been completed and made available for use in accordance with the approved details and it shall be subsequently maintained in accordance with the approved details thereafter.

 

          REASON: In the interests of public health and safety.

 

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: TO4.

 

10     No development shall commence on site until details of a scheme for the enhancement of ecological interests on the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The enhancements shall be carried out in accordance with a timetable that shall be submitted as part of the scheme.

 

          REASON: In order to maintain and enhance nature conservation interests on the site.

 

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration (2004) POLICY TO4 and the National Planning Policy Framework (2012).

 

11     No development shall commence until details of a pedestrian access to the existing public footway on Farleigh Rise has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The camp site shall not be first brought into use until the pedestrian access has been provided in accordance with eth approved details.

 

          REASON: In the interests of highway safety.

 

          West Wiltshire District plan 1st Alteration (2004) POLICY: TO4.

 

12     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 scheme shall include details to demonstrate that no surface water will be discharged to the highway. The development shall not be first brought into use 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) POLICIS: E10, TO4 and U2.

 

13     Before the development is first brought into use, the manure clamp 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

 

14     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

 

15     No external lighting shall be installed on site until plans showing the type of light appliance, the height and position of fitting, illumination levels and light spillage have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The approved lighting shall be installed and shall be maintained in accordance with the approved details thereafter and no additional external lighting shall be installed.

 

          REASON: In the interests of the amenities of the area, to minimise unnecessary light spillage above and outside the development site and protect nature conservation interests.

 

          West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration 2004 - POLICY: TO4 and the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

 

          Informatives:

 

1       The applicant should note that there may be badger setts in the vicinity of the site, and as a consequence compliance with certain requirements and provisions of the Badgers Act 1991 may be necessary. If this is the case the applicant is advised to contact Natural England who are responsible for issuing licences relating to development on the site of badger setts.

 

2       The applicant should note that under the terms of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, it is an offence to disturb nesting birds or roosting bats.  You should note that the work hereby granted consent does not override the statutory protection afforded to these species and you are advised to seek expert advice if you suspect that the demolition would disturb any protected species. For further advice, please contact the district ecologist at Wiltshire Council.

 

3       Safeguards should be implemented during the construction phase to minimise the risks of pollution from the development. Such safeguards should cover:

          - the use of plant and machinery

          - oils/chemicals and materials

          - the use and routing of heavy plant and vehicles

          - the location and form of work and storage areas and compounds

          - the control and removal of spoil and wastes.

 

          The applicant should refer to the Environment Agency's Pollution Prevention Guidelines at:

          http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/topics/pollution/39083.aspx.