Agenda item

Conversion of part of ground floor Hair & Beauty Salon into 2 bedroom flat, internal and external works including alteration to shopfront and changing rear window at rear to a pair of doors.

Public Participation

Peter Grist (Agent) spoke in support of the application

Ian Pratt spoke in support of the application

 

The Senior Planning Officer, Lucy Minting introduced the report which detailed two applications.

 

18/00842/FUL for the conversion of part of ground floor Hair & Beauty Salon into 2 bedroom flat, internal and external works including alteration to shopfront and changing rear window at rear to a pair of doors.

 

And 18/00652/LBC for Internal and external works including changing window at rear to a pair of doors & alteration to shopfront (replacement shop front and

separate door to FF flat approved under S/2005/0251) to facilitate

conversion of part of ground floor Hair & Beauty Salon

 

The rear outside area would be divided to enable both the flat and the retail space to have access to an outside space.

 

No off-street parking was provided, however Highways had not raised an objection.

 

The required marketing was carried out for a period of 6 months and had been unsuccessful.

 

The applications were recommended for approval with conditions.

 

Members then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the Officer, where it was noted that there were no policies regarding density for flats, it would be a judgement call. All would have an outside area and officers considered the proposals acceptable.

 

The retail element of the development was 34m2.

 

Members of the Public then had the opportunity to present their views, as detailed above.

 

The Division Member Cllr Church had declared a conflict of interest and was represented by Cllr Wayman. Cllr Wayman then spoke in objection to the application, noting that with the housing development at the Berskin barracks and the additional houses at St Peters Place to be built, the catchment area was increasing, it was important that Wilton had a selection of amenities for residents.

 

Wilton Town Council had a policy of not recommending any application for commercial to non-commercial. The application did not completely do away with the retail space yet the size of the provision was too small.

 

Cllr Dean then moved the motion of approval, in line with  Officers recommendation, this was seconded by Cllr Hewitt.

 

A debate then followed, where they key issues raised included the applicants attempt to market the space for the required period. 

 

Although there were no parking spaces included in the proposals there would be parking available in the carpark further up the road.

 

It was noted that the nature of retail was changing, and small units did tend to find occupants.

 

The Committee then voted on the motion of approval in line with Office’s recommendation.

 

Resolved

That application 18/00842/FUL be approved in line with Officer’s recommendation, 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.

 

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

Plan Reference: 1:100 scale Proposed South West elevation, received by this office 29/01/2018

Plan Reference: 1:100 scale Proposed South East elevation and Ground floor plan, received by this office 29/01/2018

Plan Reference: 1:1250 scale Location Plan, received by this office 29/01/2018

Plan Reference: 1:2 scale Joinery Section Plans, received by this office 29/01/2018

Plan Reference: 1:20 scale Front Screen Detail, received by this office 29/01/2018

 

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

 

(3) No development shall commence on site (including any demolition works) until a

Construction Method Statement has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.

The statement shall include details of the following:

a) the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors;

b) loading and unloading of plant and materials;

c) storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development;

d) the erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate;

e) wheel washing facilities;

f) measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during demolition and construction;

g) a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition and construction

works;

h) measures for the protection of the natural environment;

i) hours of construction, including deliveries

The approved Statement shall be adhered to during the construction period.

 

REASON:  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.

 

INFORMATIVE: Private Property/Access Rights

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.

The applicant is advised to consider the third party comments re private rights and the developers should satisfy themselves/resolve matters before development commences. 

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: Community Infrastructure Levy

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 Website www.wiltshire.gov.uk/planninganddevelopment/planningpolicy/communityinfrastructurelevy

 

 

In relation to application 18/00652/LBC, Cllr Westmoreland then moved the motion of approval in line with Officer’s recommendation, this was seconded by Cllr Hewitt.

 

The Committee then voted on the motion of approval.

 

Resolved

That application 18/00652/LBC be approved in line with Officer’s recommendation, 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.

 

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

Plan Reference: 1:100 scale Proposed South West elevation, received by this office 29/01/2018

Plan Reference: 1:100 scale Proposed South East elevation and Ground floor plan, received by this office 29/01/2018

Plan Reference: 1:1250 scale Location Plan, received by this office 29/01/2018

Plan Reference: 1:2 scale Joinery Section Plans, received by this office 29/01/2018

Plan Reference: 1:20 scale Front Screen Detail, received by this office 29/01/2018

 

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