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73.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr David Jenkins and Cllr Fred Westmoreland.

74.

Minutes of the Previous Meetings

To confirm and sign the minutes of the meetings held on 16 & 30 July 2014.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Resolved:

 

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the Committee meetings held on 16 and 30 July 2014, subject to the following amendment to the minutes of the meeting held on 16 July 2014:-

 

Minute No 60 – 14/03118/OUT: Hawkeridge Business Park, Land North and South of Mill Lane, Hawkeridge, Westbury, BA13 4LD – Seventh paragraph to read:

 

“The Local Member, Councillor Jerry Wickham, then spoke in objection to the application, and requested that members undertake a site visit prior to any determination.  Other Local Members, Councillor David Jenkins and Councillor Gordon King, supported the suggestion of a site visit.”

75.

Declarations of Interest

To receive any declarations of disclosable interests or dispensations granted by the Standards Committee.

 

Minutes:

Cllr Tony Trotman declared that he had a non-pecuniary interest in Minute No 79 below as he was a member of Calne Town Council, but he had a dispensation and would speak and vote on the application.

 

Cllr Glenis Ansell also declared a non-pecuniary interest in Minute No 79 below as she was a member of Calne Town Council but that she would neither speak nor vote on the application.

76.

Chairman's Announcements

Minutes:

There were no Chairman’s Announcements.

77.

Public Participation and Councillors' Questions

The Council welcomes contributions from members of the public.

 

Statements

 

Members of the public who wish to speak either in favour or against an application or any other item on this agenda are asked to register in person no later than 10.20am on the day of the meeting.

 

The Chairman will allow up to 3 speakers in favour and up to 3 speakers against an application and up to 3 speakers on any other item on this agenda. Each speaker will be given up to 3 minutes and invited to speak immediately prior to the item being considered. The rules on public participation in respect of planning applications are detailed in the Council’s Planning Code of Good Practice.

 

Questions

 

To receive any questions from members of the public or members of the Council received in accordance with the constitution which excludes, in particular, questions on non-determined planning applications. Those wishing to ask questions are required to give notice of any such questions in writing to the officer named on the front of this agenda (acting on behalf of the Corporate Director) no later than 5pm on Wednesday 15 October 2014. Please contact the officer named on the front of this agenda for further advice. Questions may be asked without notice if the Chairman decides that the matter is urgent.

 

Details of any questions received will be circulated to Committee members prior to the meeting and made available at the meeting and on the Council’s website.

 

 

Minutes:

Questions were asked by members of the public and responses given as follows:-

 

Questions from Mr Jesper Eades, a local resident

 

Question 1

Has Wiltshire Council formulated any strategic planning policy with regard to development, particularly for commercial and industrial uses, of land in the four compass quadrants around Junction 17 of the M4, and is Wiltshire Council guided by specific instruction of national planning policy in this regard ?

             

Response

                Core Policy 34 of the emerging Wiltshire Core Strategy refers to proposals for employment development outside settlements.  This alongside other policies in the development plan (saved policies in the North Wiltshire Local Plan 2011 and emerging Wiltshire Core Strategy) and other material considerations including the National Planning Policy Framework would be taken into consideration should there be any proposals for development in the vicinity of junction 17 of the M4 motorway.  These policies are considered to be consistent with achieving sustainable development as outlined in National Planning Policy Framework paragraphs 6-10.

 

Question2

 A planning application can sometimes be granted consent on the basis/principle that the applicantundertake for community and strategic reasons items of public works/expenditure as a condition of the consent.  If an application for development were to be made relating to land outside the town boundary of Chippenham, for example on land around Junction 17 of the M4, could this principle of public works/expenditure be made as a condition of consent by Wiltshire Council with respect to the specific benefit of public works/expenditure arising within the town boundary of Chippenham ?

      

Response

Any financial or other contributions sought from applicants have to pass stringent tests in order for them to be considered appropriate. The framework for the current system of Planning Contributions in England is set out in section 106 (s106) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (substituted by the Planning and Compensation Act 1991) and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's (ODPM) Planning Circular 05/2005.  Under s106 (1) of the Act, Planning Contributions may be used for (amongst other things) to “require a sum or sums to be paid to the authority”. 

 

Any s. 106 contributions to the Council seeks has to pass the following three tests – contributions must be:

           Necessary to make the development acceptable in planning terms;

           Directly related to the development; and

           Fairly and reasonably related in scale and kind to the development.

If and when an application is made for works on the sites referred to an assessment will be made as to whether any funding could justifiably be sought for public works or other expenditure in the vicinity.

 

The current system is proposed to be reformed with the introduction of a Community Infrastructure Levy.  Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) allows local authorities in England and Wales to fund infrastructure by charging on new developments in their area. The money generated through CIL can be used to support growth by helping to pay for a wide range of infrastructure including parks, schools, community facilities, health facilities  ...  view the full minutes text for item 77.

78.

14/07284/FUL - The Poplars Residential Park, Poplars Tree Lane, Southwick, Trowbridge, BA14 9NB - Change of use of agricultural land to extend an existing Gypsy and Traveller site to accommodate two additional pitches and associated landscaping. Erection of two additional day rooms and retrospective permission for entrance gate and walls

 

A report by the Case Officer is attached.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The following people spoke against the proposal:

 

Mr Richard Parsons, a local resident

Mr Douglas Brown, a local resident

Mr Francis Morland, a local resident

Cllr Steve Jones, representing Southwick Parish Council

 

 

The following person spoke in support of the proposal:

 

Mr Tony Phillips, Director, Thurdleigh Planning Consultancy Ltd.

 

 

The Committee received a presentation by the Case Officer which set out the

main issues in respect of the application. He introduced the report which

recommended that the planning application be approved, subject to conditions.  He explained that the key issues to consider were the principle of the proposed development in this locality and the current situation regarding progress towards the allocation of sites within Wiltshire in terms of the Gypsy and Traveller Development Plan Document.

 

The proposal was for the extension of an existing Gypsy and Traveller site, to provide for an additional two pitches to include the erection of two day rooms.  The application simultaneously sought retrospective approval for the erection of walls and a gate at the entrance to the site.

 

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

 

Members then heard the views of Cllr Horace Prickett, the local Member, who objected to the proposal on account of the scale of the development, the visual impact upon the surrounding area, the relationship to adjoining properties, environmental and highway impact and parking. He recommended to Members that they carry out a site visit prior to making a decision on the application.  However, several members expressed the view that they were familiar with the site and did not require a formal site visit by the Committee. 

 

After a full discussion,

 

Resolved:

 

To refuse planning permission for the following reasons:-

 

(1)          The proposal, by expanding an existing single pitch site to include two additional pitches conflicts with national planning guidance expressed in paragraph 23 of Planning Policy for Gypsy and Traveller Sites that requires local planning authorities to strictly limit new traveller site development in open countryside that is away from existing settlements. 

 

(2)          The additional traffic generated by this proposal would increase vehicular movements through the junctions of Poplar Tree Lane/A361 Frome Road and Poplar Tree Lane/B3019 Bradford Road, to the detriment of road safety due to the sub-standard visibility in the South East direction. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy CF12 (D) of the West Wiltshire District Plan 1st Alteration (2004); CP 47 (ii) of the emerging Wiltshire Core Strategy and Policy H of "Planning Policy for Traveller Sites" : Department for Communities and Local Government, March 2012.

 

(3)          The proposal, due to the large increase in the size, including the depth of the overall site, and the associated erection of two more day rooms, would have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the landscape, with the site becoming a more intrusive feature in a predominantly agricultural landscape.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 78.

79.

14/07652/FUL - Beversbrook Sports Facility, Beversbrook Road, Calne, SN11 9FL - All-Weather Sports Pitch with Floodlighting and fencing, New Pavilion Entrance, Reception & Cafe

A report by the Case Officer is attached.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee received a presentation by the Case Officer which set out the

main issues in respect of the application. He introduced the report which

recommended that the planning application be granted subject to conditions.  He explained that the application formed part of the Wiltshire Council Campus Project.

 

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

 

Members then heard the views of Cllr Alan Hill, a local Member, who supported the application but stressed the need for the inclusion of the proposed toucan crossing.

 

After some discussion,

 

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

Prior to the proposal being brought into use the applicant shall provide a scheme of pedestrian and cyclist access & crossing improvements in the vicinity of the site.  Full technical details to support the scheme will be required (please see attached Wiltshire Pedestrian Crossing Practice Note - V2), including likely pedestrian and vehicular movements.  Full construction details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to construction taking place.  The approved scheme shall be constructed in accordance with the approved details prior to the proposal being brought into use and shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: To ensure that adequate provision is made for pedestrian and cyclists to the site in the interests of highway safety.

 

3

No development shall commence within the area indicated  until:

a)    A written programme of archaeological investigation, which should include on-site work and off-site work such as the analysis, publishing and archiving of the results, has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority; and

b)   The approved programme of archaeological work has been carried out in accordance with the approved details.

REASON: To enable the recording of any matters of archaeological interest.

 

4

No development shall commence until such time as hedgerows within the site have been completely translocated in full accordance with the submitted Hedge and Ditch Relocation Plan (Ref: 5111858/L/P/725/0001/1).

REASON: To mitigate impacts upon BAP habitats and landscape features in accordance with NE10, NE11 and NE14.

 

5

All development, including all hedgerow translocation works, shall be carried out in full accordance with the approved Precautionary Method of Working.

REASON: Avoiding impacts upon protected species

 

6

No part of the development hereby approved shall be first brought into used until the parking area shown on the approved plans has been consolidated, surfaced and laid out in accordance with the approved details. This area shall be maintained and remain available for this use at all times thereafter.

REASON: To ensure that adequate provision is made for parking within the site in the interests of highway safety.

 

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No development  ...  view the full minutes text for item 79.

80.

Army Basing Programme - Salisbury Plain Masterplan

A report by the Army Basing Planning Manager is attached.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee received an update report by the Army Basing Planning Manager. He reminded Members that at its last meeting held on 30 July 2014, the Committee, whilst recognising the work so far completed, nevertheless encouraged the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to reach agreement with the Associate Director for Economic Development and Planning on the following matters of principle before finalising the Master Plan:-

 

·         The outstandingissuerelating  totheimpactof additionalwater

abstraction arising  fromABPbeingaddressed  tothesatisfactionof the Council,  inconsultationwiththeEnvironmentAgencyandNatural  England;

 

·         The outstandingissuerelating  totheimpactof foulwaterdischargefromABPon phosphatelevelsintheRiverAvonbeingaddressed  tothesatisfactionof the Council  inconsultationwiththeEnvironmentAgency  andNaturalEngland;

 

·         The outstandingissuerelating  tothepotentialimpactof increased recreationalpressure  onSalisburyPlainfromABPon protectedspecies being addressed  tothesatisfactionof theCouncil;

 

The Army Basing Planning Manager was pleased to report that this outstanding work had been completed and the Master Plan had now been finalised, thus providing a sound basis upon  ...  view the full minutes text for item 80.

81.

Date of Next Meeting

To note that the next meeting is due to be held on Wednesday 12 November

2014 in the Council Chamber at County Hall, Trowbridge, starting at 10.30am.

Minutes:

Resolved:

 

To note that the next meeting was due to be held on Wednesday 12 November 2014 in the Council Chamber at County Hall, Trowbridge, starting at 10.30am.

82.

Urgent Items

Any other items of business which, in the opinion of the Chairman, should be

considered as a matter of urgency. Urgent items of a confidential nature may be considered under Part II of this agenda.

Minutes:

There were no items of urgent business.