Members of the public, Bob Alderman and Kevin
Ford, spoke against the application, whilst the applicant’s
agent, Alvin Howard, spoke in favour. Parish Councillor Pauline
Lyons spoke against the application on behalf of Box Parish
Council.
The Team Leader Lee Burman, introduced the
application which sought works to, and the change of use of, stable
blocks into holiday lets. A presentation was shown with photographs
of the site and existing stables. Diagrams were shown with proposed
plans of development. It was explained that there was to be minimal
change to the external appearance of the building. It was confirmed
that the proposed plans were within national and local policy. The
local policy to promote tourist accommodation was emphasised and it
was confirmed that whilst there were concerns as to character and
design, this was not in and of itself a sufficient ground for
refusal, given the nature of the proposals involving conversion of
existing buildings.
Technical questions were asked by Councillors
regarding the retention of the roof and the possible risk from
asbestos. The Officer confirmed that the existing and proposed
plans and supporting statements demonstrated that the proposal was
to retain the roof and insert a ceiling internally. Furthermore, in
response to some of the issues raised by the public speakers, it
was also clarified that all surveys and observations has been
completed by experienced professionals.
Members of the public then had the opportunity
to address the Committee, as detailed above.
Local Division Member Sheila Parker voiced her
concerns for the application, asking that it be deferred for
further surveys to be done as to the suitability of the site and
the impact on highways.
The Officer explained that for impact on
highways to be the grounds for refusal under national planning
guidance contained in the NPPF, the impact must be severe.
In the debate that followed, the need for
quality tourist lets was considered along with the need for clarity
in regards to the retention of the roof under the plans.
An initial proposal to approve the
officer’s recommendations was moved by Cllr Tony Trotman, seconded by Cllr Toby Sturgis but voted
against by the Committee.
Debate then followed as to the possibility of
refusal on the grounds of design, lack of amenity and highways
concerns. A motion was then proposed by Cllr Peter Hutton that the
recommendations be approved subject to the same requirement for
delegation to officers to confirm that the development proposed is
as referenced in the plans. This motion was seconded by Cllr Toby
Sturgis and passed by Committee.
Later in the meeting, a further motion was
proposed by Cllr Tony Trotman and seconded by Cllr Peter Hutton, to
approve the Listed Building Consent, as per the officer’s
recommendations, subject to the same condition of delegation to
officers to confirm the development is as referenced in the plans.
This was also passed by the majority.
RESOLVED:
To delegate
authority to the Head of Development Management Services to approve
the Planning Permission application subject to the conditions in
the report and officers confirming with the applicant that the
scheme is as proposed, and will be built in accordance with, the
approved plans.
Planning Permission GRANTED subject to
conditions;
- 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.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in
accordance with the following approved plans: Existing Stable Plan
2276/2, Existing Elevations 2293/3 and Proposed Ground Floor 2293/4
rev. A (all received 1 September 2016), Proposed Rear
(East)Elevation 2276/6 rev.D, Proposed
End Elevations 2293/7 rev.C and
Proposed Front (West) Elevation 2276/9 rev.E (all received 8 November 2016) and Location
and Block Plan 2293/1 rev.B (received
6th December 2016)
REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the
interests of proper planning.
- No development shall commence on site until details of the works
for the disposal of sewerage including details of the existing
septic tank connection have been submitted to and approved in
writing by the Local Planning Authority. No part of the development
shall be first occupied until the approved sewerage and septic tank
details have been fully implemented in accordance with the approved
plans.
REASON: The matter is required to be agreed with the
Local Planning Authority before development commences in order that
the development is undertaken in an acceptable manner, to ensure
that the proposal is provided with a satisfactory means of drainage
and does not increase the risk of flooding or pose a risk to public
health or the environment.
- Notwithstanding Class C3 of the Schedule to the Town and Country
(Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended)(or in any provisions
equivalent to that class in any statutory instrument revoking or
re-enacting that Order with or without modification), the
accommodation hereby permitted shall be used to provide holiday
accommodation only, which shall not be occupied as permanent,
unrestricted accommodation or as a primary place of residence. An
up to date register of names and main home addresses of all
occupiers shall be maintained and shall be made available at all
reasonable times to the Local Planning Authority.
REASON: This site is in a position where the Local
Planning Authority, having regard to the reasonable standards of
residential amenity, access, and planning policies pertaining to
the area, would not permit permanent residential
accommodation.
- INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT: Any alterations to the 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.
- INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT: 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.
- INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT: Please note that Council offices do
not have the facility to receive material samples. Please deliver
material samples to site and inform the Planning Officer where they
are to be found.
- INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT: 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.
- INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT: The applicant is advised that the
development hereby approved may represent chargeable development
under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as
amended) and Wiltshire Council's CIL Charging Schedule. If the
development is determined to be liable for CIL, a Liability Notice
will be issued notifying you of the amount of CIL payment due. If
an Additional Information Form has not already been submitted,
please submit it now so that we can determine the CIL liability. In
addition, you may be able to claim exemption or relief, in which
case, please submit the relevant form so that we can determine your
eligibility. The CIL Commencement Notice and Assumption of
Liability must be submitted to Wiltshire Council prior to
commencement of development. Should development commence prior to
the CIL Liability Notice being issued by the local planning
authority, any CIL exemption or relief will not apply and full
payment will be required in full and with immediate effect. Should
you require further information or to download the CIL forms please
refer to the Council's
Websitewww.wiltshire.gov.uk/planninganddevelopment/planningpolicy/communityinfrastructurelevy
RESOLVED:
To delegate authority to the Head of Development
Management Services to approve the Listed Building Consent
application subject to the conditions in the report and officers
confirming with the applicant that the scheme is as proposed, and
will be built in accordance with, the approved plans.
Listed Building Consent GRANTED subject to
conditions;
- The works for which Listed Building Consent is hereby granted
shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date
of this consent.
REASON: To comply with the provisions of Section 18
of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act
2004.
- The works hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance
with the following approved plans: Existing Stable Plan 2276/2,
Existing Elevations 2293/3 and Proposed Ground Floor 2293/4 rev. A
(all received 1 September 2016), Proposed Rear (East)Elevation
2276/6 rev.D, Proposed End Elevations
2293/7 rev.C and Proposed Front (West)
Elevation 2276/9 rev.E (all received 8
November 2016) and Location and Block Plan 2293/1 rev.B (received 6th December 2016)
REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the
interests of proper planning.
- Notwithstanding the approved drawings, no works shall commence
until details of the following have been submitted to and approved
in writing by the Local Planning Authority:
(1) Large scale details of all external joinery (1:5
elevation, 1:2 section) including vertical and horizontal
cross-sections through openings to show the positions of joinery
within openings, depth of reveal, heads, sills and
lintels;
(2) Full details of external flues, background and
mechanical ventilation, soil/vent pipes and their exits to the open
air;
(3) A full schedule and specification of repairs
including:
(4) a structural engineer's report setting out the
nature of, and suggested remedial work to, structural
defects;
(5) Full details of external decoration to render,
joinery and metalwork; and
(6) Full details and samples of external
materials.
The works shall be carried out in accordance with
the approved details.
REASON: The matter is required to be agreed with the
Local Planning Authority before development commences in order that
the development is undertaken in an acceptable manner, in the
interests of preserving the character and appearance of the listed
building and its setting.
- No render shall be applied to any building or walls on site
until a sample panel of the render to be used on the external walls
not less than 1 metre square, has been made available on site,
inspected and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
The panel shall then be left in position for comparison whilst the
development is carried out. Development shall be carried out in
accordance with the approved sample.
REASON: In the interests of visual amenity and the
character and appearance of the listed building and its
setting.
- INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT: 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.
- INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT: Any alterations to the 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.
- INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT: Please note that Council offices do
not have the facility to receive material samples. Please deliver
material samples to site and inform the Planning Officer where they
are to be found.
- INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT: 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.