Agenda item

15/11886/FUL - Land over Railway Line, End of Parsonage Way, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3LR - Construction of a Bridge Across the London to Bristol Railway Line, as an Extension to Parsonage Way so as to Serve the Proposed Housing Development at Rawlings Green

A report by the Case Officer is attached.

Minutes:

Public Participation

 

The following members of the public spoke against the proposal:

 

Mr Chris Caswill, a local resident

Cllr David Mannering, on behalf of Langley Burrell Parish Council

 

The following member of the public spoke in support of the proposal:

 

Mr Peter Frampton, the agent

 

The Committee received a presentation from the Case Officer which set out the issues in respect of the application, with a recommendation that planning permission should be granted, subject to conditions.  The Case Officer also reported late observations received.

 

Members then had the opportunity to ask technical questions after which they heard statements from members of the public as detailed above, expressing their views regarding the planning application.

 

Members then heard the views of Cllr Howard Greenman, the local Member, who suggested that consideration of the application was premature bearing in mind that there were site ownership issues still to be determined and also highway problems to be resolved at Junction 17 with increasing pressure of traffic flows.  He considered that the application should be deferred until these issues had been resolved.

 

Members also heard the views of Cllr Nick Murry who also thought that consideration of this application was premature and also highlighted the traffic problems in the area.

 

During discussion, the concerns raised by the Langley Burrell Parish Council were acknowledged. However, it was noted that even if the Neighbourhood Plan was afforded more weight it would have to accord with the Core Strategy and the Chippenham Site Allocations Plan (CSAP). The development was therefore acceptable and not in conflict with the Neighbourhood Plan.

 

During discussion, although Members appreciated the highway concerns expressed, were mindful that work on Junction 17 was due to be completed by December 2017 whilst work on the provision of the bridge was not scheduled to start until Spring 2018.

 

On the proposal of Cllr Tony Trotman, which was seconded by Cllr Fred Westmoreland,

 

Resolved:

 

To grant planning permission, 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 of the external materials and appearance of the development hereby approved has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

REASON: The proposed application contains insufficient information and the matter raised above require 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 visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area.

 

3

Prior to the commencement of the development full details of the structural design of the bridge, including cladding and exposed surface materials, arrangements for surface water drainage, lighting, lining and signing shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority; the bridge shall be constructed in accordance with the approved details.

REASON: To ensure a structurally and aesthetically acceptable design.

 

4

Prior to the commencement of the development details of the alignment of the road over the railway bridge, and the design speed to be used, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The alignment shall be in accordance with the standards set out in Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. VOLUME 6 ROAD GEOMETRY. SECTION 1. PART 1. TD 9/93, and have regard to DfT Circular 01/2013.

REASON: To ensure that any future road across the bridge can be designed to a safe and appropriate speed standard, and be compatible with the bridge design.

 

5

Prior to the commencement of the development a Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved CTMP. The CTMP shall include, but not be limited to, details of the access haul routes to the eastern side of the railway line, the arrangements for the main site compound (including access thereto and manoeuvring of lorries), craneage arrangements and timings for deliveries.

REASON: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure that inappropriate haul routes to the site are avoided.

 

6

The bridge, when completed, shall remain barriered to vehicles unless and until permitted development on the east side of the bridge requires vehicular access over the bridge.

REASON: In order to avoid unwanted encampment or parking in an area where a formal turning facility will not be provided, and in the interests of highway safety.

 

7

No development shall commence on site until a scheme of 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;
  • retained historic landscape features and proposed restoration, where relevant.
  • details and location of any new or replacement trees, of a size and species and in a location to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority, shall be planted in accordance with BS3936 (Parts 1 and 4), BS4043 and BS4428

REASON: The application contained insufficient information to enable this matter to be considered prior to granting planning permission and 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 a satisfactory landscaped setting for the development and the protection of existing important landscape features.

 

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 use of the bridge or the substantial completion of the bridge 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.

REASON: To ensure a satisfactory landscaped setting for the development and the protection of existing important landscape features.

 

9

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

PF/9517.01- Site Location Plan-  Received 08 December 2015

CB-001- Proposed Plan- Received 08 December 2015

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

 

 

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 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:

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 proposed bridge will be subject to a legal agreement in respect of its adoption as highway and its future maintenance; the agreement will be made under the provisions of s38 and s278 of Highways Act, and the agreement should be concluded prior to the commencement of the works. The agreement will include a specific commitment to meet the costs of remediating unacceptable differential settlement at the bridge approaches, for a period of at least ten years.

 

 

 

 

     

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