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16/09038/LBC & 16/08525/FUL Thistle Barn Stable Block, Ashley, Box, SN13 8AJ

Minutes:

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;

  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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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;

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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