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83.

Apologies for Absence

To receive any apologies or substitutions for the meeting.

Minutes:

An apology for absence was received from Cllr Glenis Ansell.

84.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 22 October 2014.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Resolved:

 

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the Committee meeting held on 22 October 2014.

85.

Declarations of Interest

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

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest made at the meeting.

 

86.

Chairman's Announcements

To receive any announcements through the Chair.

Minutes:

There were no Chairman’s Announcements.

87.

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 3 December 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:

There were no questions received from members of the Council.

 

Members of the public addressed the Committee as set out in Minute Nos.89 - 91below.     

88.

14/04846/OUT - Land South of A365 (Western Way), Bowerhill, Melksham - Residential Development of up to 255 Dwellings, 700 sq.m. of Class A1 Retail Provision and Vehicular Access off Pathfinder Way. (Outline application to determine access)

A report by the Case Officer is attached.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Chairman informed the Committee that the application had been withdrawn by the applicant.

89.

14/06650/OUT - Castle Works, Castle Road, Salisbury, SP1 3SB - Demolish existing buildings and development of site with an eco-village of 60 dwellings, open space amenity areas, new footpaths, parking spaces and internal site road

A report by the Case Officer is attached.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The following people spoke in support of the proposal:

 

Mr Mark Vaughan, representing the applicant

Mr James Cleary, the agent

 

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 outline planning permission be approved subject to conditions and a Section 106 legal agreement.

 

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.

 

During discussion the following points were raised:

 

·                Concern was expressed that the north east corner of the proposed development should not overshadow the site of the castle at Old Sarum.  The Case Officer reassured the Committee that the revised plans would insure that the view of the castle site would not be impeded.

 

·                Members of the Committee considered that there was a need to ensure that all soft landscaping should be maintained.

 

Resolved:

 

To delegate the Area Development Manager (South) to grant planning permission following completion of a Section 106 agreement covering the following matters:

 

(a)       A scheme for the relocation of the two main businesses;

 

(b)      Delivery of affordable housing; and

 

(c)       Financial contributions towards education, public open space, the Wessex Stone Curlew Project, and waste and recycling bins.

 

And subject to the following conditions:-

 

1)    Approval of the details of the Scale, Appearance and Layout of the buildings, and Landscaping of the site (hereinafter called 'the reserved matters') shall be obtained from the Local Planning Authority in writing before any development is commenced.

 

Reason: This permission is in outline only and is granted under the provisions of Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and Article 3(1) of the Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) Order, 1995 as amended by section 51 (2) of the Planning and Compulsory purchase Act  2004.

2)    Plans and particulars of the reserved matters referred to in Condition 1 above, relating to the Scale, Appearance and Layout of the buildings, and Landscaping of the site shall be submitted in writing to the Local Planning Authority and shall be carried out as approved.

 

Reason: This permission is in outline only and is granted under the provisions of Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and Article 3(1) of the Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) Order, 1995 as amended by section 51 (2) of the Planning  and Compulsory purchase Act  2004.

 

3)    Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Local Planning Authority before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

 

Reason:This permission is in outline only and is granted under the provisions of Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and Article 3(1) of the Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) Order, 1995 as amended by section 51 ( 2) of the Planning  and Compulsory purchase Act  ...  view the full minutes text for item 89.

90.

14/06624/FUL - Land adjacent to Quarryfields Industrial Estate, Mere, BA12 6LA - Erect New Factory incorporating Storage Areas, Offices, Brush Museum, Areas used for Goods In and Goods Out and the formation of Vehicular and Pedestrian Access thereto

A report by the Area Development Manager is attached.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee received a presentation by the Area Development Manager (South) which set out the main issues in respect of the application. He introduced the report which recommended that planning permission be approved subject to conditions. He referred to late representations which had been received from the Wiltshire Council Archaeologist who recommended that further trenched evaluation of the site was not necessary.

 

Members of the Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions after which the Committee received a statement from Cllr L Traves, expressing the views of Mere Parish Council regarding the planning application which were in support of the application.

 

On hearing the views of Cllr George Jeans, the local Member, in support of the application and after 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

Notwithstanding the details set out in the application particulars, 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.

3

No development shall commence on site until a 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:-

a) location and current canopy spread of all existing trees and hedgerows on the land;

b) full details of any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development;

c) a detailed planting specification showing all plant species, supply and planting sizes and planting densities;

d) finished levels and contours;

e) means of enclosure;

f) car park layouts;

g) other vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation areas;

h) all hard and soft surfacing materials;

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

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

4

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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 90.

91.

14/06780/OUT - Land at The Hill Brush Co Ltd, Woodlands Road, Mere, BA12 6BS - Demolition of Existing Factory and Dwelling known as Maltot. Erection of 134 Dwellings with Supporting Infrastructure. ( Hybrid full and outline application)

A report by the Area Development Manager is attached.

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

  The following people spoke against the proposal:

 

Mrs I McCullum, a local resident

Mr LR Stanton, a local resident

Mr Branscombe

 

The Committee received a presentation by the Area Development Manager (South) which set out the main issues in respect of the application. He introduced the report which recommended that planning permission be approved subject to conditions and a Section 106 legal agreement.  He referred to the late representations which had been received which were:

 

·                A response from Wiltshire Council Environmental Services in relation to Public Open Space.  An objection had been raised until Public Open Space provision levels as set out in their response had been agreed by means of a Section 106 agreement.

 

·                A response from Wiltshire Council Leisure Services recommending that Section 106 contributions in respect of leisure services be spent on upgrading the sports hall and changing accommodation or on a local indoor leisure facilities project in the vicinity of the development.

 

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.

 

The Committee then heard the views of Cllr George Jeans, the local Member, who, whilst supporting the application, expressed concern regarding highway issues and the use of Woodlands Lane, a single carriageway, by vehicles to and from the site.  He suggested that a sign be erected at the exit to the site directing traffic to the Shaftesbury Road and away from Woodlands Road.  The Committee noted that Mere Parish Council has also expressed these concerns.   

 

During discussion the following points were raised:

 

·                There as a need to ensure that there was adequate open space, refuse bins and also sufficient leisure facilities in the area.

 

·                The Section 106 Agreement should include provision for adequate primary school places.  With regard to secondary school places, it was noted that students were educated a a secondary school in Gillingham, Dorset and Dorset Education Authority had so far not responded to this Council’s consultation.

 

Resolved:

 

To delegate the Area Development Manager (South) to grant planning permission following completion of a Section 106 agreement covering the following matters:

 

  • A requirement for the new factory planning permission to be completed prior to implementation of the housing planning permission;
  • A requirement for a minimum of 10% of the houses to be ‘affordable’;
  • A requirement for a financial contribution to be made towards the cost of additional education provision made necessary by the housing development;
  • In the event of a surplus being available after the final calculation of the education contribution, a requirement for a financial contribution to be made towards the local ‘footpath improvement project’ or other local infrastructure made necessary by the development;
  • In the event of a surplus being available after the final calculation of the education contribution, a requirement for a financial contribution to be made towards waste collection containers.

 

And subject to the following planning conditions –

 

1

Phase 1 (the 'full' element)  ...  view the full minutes text for item 91.

92.

Date of the Next Meeting

To note that the next meeting is scheduled to be heard on Wednesday 21 January 2015 at County Hall, Trowbridge, starting at 10.30am.

Minutes:

Resolved:

 

To note that the next meeting was due to be held on Wednesday 21 January 2015 at County Hall, Trowbridge, starting at 10.30am.

93.

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.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

There were no items of urgent business.