Agenda item

Public participation was conducted as outlined above.

The Planning Officer explained that the application was one of 9 concurrent applications at the site, seeking various agricultural buildings to allow for the consolidation of the applicant’s beef and dairy businesses, including the creation of an agricultural workers dwelling and an Anaerobic Digester for use by the applicant’s business. This application related only to the erection of the grain dryer. 

The Planning Officer introduced the reports and showed pictures and diagrams of the proposed site, giving details about the specifications and materials to be used. It was highlighted that this building would be higher in elevation compared to neighbouring buildings. Conditions in respect of landscaping and drainage were suggested, as with other applications on the site, and a condition was also proposed in respect of noise control.

The Chairman invited technical questions in response to which the officer confirmed that an intention of the applicant was that fuel from the AD unit would be used to power the grain dryer; it would not be reasonable to condition this, however an informative could  be added.

Cllr Anthony Trotman proposed the officers recommendation, subject to an additional informative on usage of fuel from the Anaerobic Digester unit to power the grain dryer, the wording of which to be delegated to officers. The motion was seconded by Cllr Peter Hutton.  

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions below and an additional Informative to request that the applicant investigate the possibility of servicing the Grain Dryer hereby approved with power generated by the AD unit approved under application reference 16/05728/FUL. Authority is delegated to the Head of Service to prepare an appropriately worded informative in this regard.

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. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
   1. Site Location Plan - 2663/01 - Received 10th June 2016;
   2. Proposed Block Plan - 2663/02 - Received 10th June 2016;
   3. Proposed Floor Plans and Elevations - 2663/09 - Received 10th June 2016.

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

3. No development shall commence on site until a scheme of hard and soft landscaping to mitigate against the impacts of the development on the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, the details of which shall include :
   1. location and current canopy spread of all existing trees and hedgerows on the land;
   2. full details of any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development;
   3. a detailed planting specification showing all plant species, supply and planting sizes and planting densities;
   4. finished levels and contours;
   5. means of enclosure;
   6. car park layouts;
   7. other vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation areas;
   8. all hard and soft surfacing materials;
   9. minor artefacts and structures (e.g. furniture, play equipment, refuse and other storage units, signs, lighting etc);
   10. proposed and existing functional services above and below ground (e.g. drainage, power, communications, cables, pipelines etc indicating lines, manholes, supports etc);
   11. retained historic landscape features and proposed restoration, where relevant.

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 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 in writing by the local planning authority. All hard landscaping shall also be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of any part of the development or in accordance with a programme to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

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

5. No development shall commence on site until an Ecological Mitigation and Enhancement Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The plan will address the loss of grassland and trees and the potential disturbance to wildlife using hedgerows and trees around the site boundary. It will offer gains for biodiversity by aiming to help meet targets in the Wiltshire Biodiversity Action Plan for named species.

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 adequate protection, mitigation and compensation for protected species, priority species and priority habitats.

6. No development shall commence on site until a comprehensive scheme for the discharge of surface water from the wider site (including surface water from the access/driveways/service areas), incorporating sustainable drainage details, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be first occupied until the surface water drainage has been constructed in accordance with the approved scheme.

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 that the development can be adequately drained.

7. No development shall commence on site until a construction management plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The plan shall include details of the measures that will be taken to reduce and manage the emission of noise, vibration and dust during the demolition and/or construction phase of the development. It shall include details of the following:
   1. The movement of construction vehicles;
   2. The cutting or other processing of building materials on site;
   3. Wheel washing and vehicle wash down facilities;
   4. The transportation and storage of waste and building materials;
   5. The recycling of waste materials (if any)
   6. The loading and unloading of equipment and materials
   7. The location and use of generators and temporary site accommodation
   8. Pile driving (If it is to be within 200m of residential properties)
   9. Schedules for any plans to float polish flooring

Has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The approved Statement shall be complied with in full throughout the construction period. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the approved construction method statement.

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 minimise detrimental effects to the neighbouring amenities, the amenities of the area in general, detriment to the natural environment through the risks of pollution and dangers to highway safety, during the construction phase.

8. No external lighting shall be installed on site until plans showing the type of light appliance, the height and position of fitting, illumination levels and light spillage in accordance with the appropriate Environmental Zone standards set out by the Institute of Lighting Engineers in their publication "Guidance Notes for the Reduction of Obtrusive Light" (ILE, 2005)", have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved lighting shall be installed and shall be maintained in accordance with the approved details and no additional external lighting shall be installed.

REASON: In the interests of the amenities of the area and to minimise unnecessary light spillage above and outside the development site.

9. No development shall commence on site until a scheme of acoustic insulation and noise control has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme should specify the acoustic insulation and other measures to be put in place to prevent and control the emission of noise from the development including noise from the anaerobic digester, grain drying plant and any mechanical ventilation. The approved scheme shall be implemented in full before use commences and maintained at all times thereafter. In discharging this condition the applicant should engage an Acoustic Consultant. The consultant should carry out a thorough background noise survey and noise assessment in accordance with BS4142:2014 (or any subsequent version) and demonstrate that the rating noise level is at or below the background noise level.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT: The applicant should note that under the terms of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) and the Habitats Regulations (2010) it is an offence to disturb or harm any protected species, or to damage or disturb their habitat or resting lace. Please note that this consent does not override the statutory protection afforded to any such species. In the event that your proposals could potentially affect a protected species you should seek the advice of a suitably qualified and experienced ecologist and consider the need for a licence from Natural England prior to commencing works. Please see Natural England's website for further information on protected species.

13. 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.

14. 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.