Agenda item

18/07286/FUL: Adjacent To 489a Semington Road Melksham SN12 6DR - Erection of 4 no. dwellings (resubmission of 17/04649/FUL)

A report by the Case Officer is attached.

Minutes:

Public Participation

Martin Haffenden spoke in objection to the application

Dr Sawson Williams, Applicant, spoke in support of the application.

 

David Cox, Senior Planning Officer, introduced the report which recommended approval be granted, subject to conditions, for the erection of 4 dwellings. This was a resubmission of 17/04649/FUL.

 

Members were advised on the content of a late representation which had been received prior to the meeting; which in addition to setting out the neighbours’ concerns, the submission included a request to consider restricting the construction hours on the site by way of a planning condition.

 

The key issues were identified as; the principle of development and appraising the appeal decision (which was appended to the committee report), to appraise the amenity/living standards of future occupants, and the impacts on neighbouring amenity, as well as consider highway safety and parking and the overall impacts on the street scene,

 

Members of the Committee had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the officer. Details were sought on the specification and effectiveness of the proposed solar tubes which were proposed for the middle properties.

 

Members of the public, as detailed above, had the opportunity to speak on the application.

 

The local member, Councillor Roy While, spoke on the application noting that the Parish Council had objected to the development and it was acknowledged that the previous application had been refused by officers, which was appealed and although dismissed, the planning inspector concluded that the development would not be out of keeping with the evolving character of the area (fully mindful of the recently approved 150 house development on land to the rear and other residential development approved along Semington Road), and it would not be inappropriate development if the amount of private amenity could be enhanced.  As reported by officers and included within the officers report, it was accepted that the applicant had made material revisions to reduce the height and floor plan of the proposed terrace and to increase the size of the rear gardens and that officers now recommended approval of the application.  It was also accepted that the inspector’s conclusions on certain aspects of the proposal influenced the officer recommendation for this particular case.

 

A motion, to approve planning permission with a condition added to restrict construction hours, was moved by Councillor Jonathon Seed and was seconded by Councillor David Halik.  

 

A debate followed where the following points were raised: issues about the terrace design including its roof and proposed parking provision.

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At the end of the debate it was;

 

Resolved

 

To approve 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

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

 

Location Plan, Block Plan, Ground Floor Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor (attic) Plan, Front (south) Elevation Plan - all received 31 July 2018; 3D Photomontage comparisons, Solatube technical drawings and details, Street scene comparison plan (W/489a/Com) and Ridge and slab height comparison plan (2356/B/6 Rev A) - received 29 August 2018 and revised North and Rear Elevation Plans Rev A and Parking Plan - received 12 September 2018

 

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

 

3

No development above slab level shall commence on site until full details and samples of the stone walls and slate roof materials to be used on the development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

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, in the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area.

 

4

The development hereby permitted shall not be first occupied until the first five metres of the access, measured from the edge of the carriageway, has been consolidated and surfaced (not loose stone or gravel). The access shall be maintained as such thereafter.

 

REASON: In the interests of highway safety.

 

5

No part of the development hereby permitted shall be occupied until the access, parking spaces and footpath have been completed in accordance with the details shown on the approved plans. The areas shall be maintained for those purposes at all times thereafter.

 

REASON: In the interests of highway safety.

 

6

No dwelling shall be first occupied until visibility splays have been fully demonstrated on an updated Block Plan, and that those splays shown on the approved plan have been cleared of any obstruction to visibility at and above a height of 900mm measured above the nearside carriageway level. Thereafter the visibility provision shall be maintained free of obstruction above 900mm in perpetuity.

 

REASON: In the interests of highway

 

7

No development above slab level shall commence on site until a scheme for the discharge of surface water (including surface water from the access/driveway), 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 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.

 

8

No development above slab level 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 :-

 

  • full details of any tree or hedgerow to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development;
  • a detailed planting specification showing all plant species, supply and planting sizes and planting densities;
  • all hard and soft surfacing materials.
  • Details of bin muster points

 

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 a satisfactory landscaped setting for the development and the protection of existing important landscape features.

 

9

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.

 

10

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting or amending those Orders with or without modification), no development within Part 1, Classes A, D and E shall take place on the dwellinghouse(s) hereby permitted or within their curtilage.

 

REASON:  In the interests of the amenity of the area and to enable the Local Planning Authority to consider individually whether planning permission should be granted for additions, extensions or enlargements.

 

11

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting or amending that Order with or without modification), no windows, doors or other form of openings other than those shown on the approved plans, shall be inserted in gable elevations and the rear elevation(s) above ground floor ceiling level of the development hereby permitted.

 

REASON:  In the interests of residential amenity and privacy.

 

12

No construction works on the site shall take place outside the following hours: 08:00 to 18:00 Mondays to Fridays; and 08:30 to 13:00 on Saturdays; and at any time on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

 

REASON: In the interest of protecting the amenity of nearby residential properties.

 

 

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

 

 

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.

 

 

 

A five minute comfort break was taken between 16:25pm and 16:30pm.

 

Councillor David Halik left the meeting at 16:25pm

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