Agenda item

Public Participation

Mr Leat spoke in support of the application

Cllr David Pearce, Nettleton Parish Council spoke in objection to the application.

The officer introduced the report which recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions. He drew attention to the upper floor design which was set in from the ground floor and therefore further away from the boundary with the neighbour. He explained that there was no adverse impact on the street scene or neighbouring properties.

Member then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of officers and it was confirmed that the stone used would be the same as the existing stone.

Members of the public then had the opportunity to address the committee as detailed above.

The local member, Cllr Jane Scott, then addressed the committee and confirmed that whilst the parish council held strong views about overdevelopment in her view the applicant had listened to advice. She drew attention to the many extensions in the area and cottages that had only courtyard gardens and whilst accepting the parish council’s view she felt the application was in an acceptable form.

In the debate that followed it was confirmed that permission for extensions could be granted by officers but would come to committee if called in.

Resolved:

To GRANT planning permission for the following reason:

The proposal by means of its location, design, limited scale and use of materials sits comfortably with the host dwelling and area in general, conserving the natural beauty of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in which it is located. The proposal will not have an unacceptable detrimental impact on the amenities currently enjoyed by the occupants of the neighbouring residential properties. The proposal is therefore considered to accord with the aims of policies C3, H8 and NE4 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 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 carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

Site location plan 1:1250 received on 7June 2013

Drawing number D.DL.13/02/01A received on 7 June 2013

REASON:  For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

3.     The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match in material, colour and texture those used in the existing building.

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

4.     The natural stonework to be used externally on the proposed development shall match that of the existing building in terms of type, colour, size, dressing and bedding of stone, coursing, type of pointing and mortar mix, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to works commencing.

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