Agenda item

Public Participation

Mrs Evelyn Dean spoke in objection to the application.

Mrs Wheal spoke in objection to the application.

Mr Nick Puntis, agent, spoke in support of the application.

The Planning Officer introduced their report which recommended refusal. It was highlighted that it was a material consideration that there remains extant planning permission for a single dwelling on the site. It was also a material consideration that an appeal for erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings on the site had been dismissed. It was noted that the plans had been reduced since the appeal decision, and that the main issue remained whether the impact on neighbouring properties was overbearing.

The Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the officers. An enquiry was made to the planning solicitor as to whether the existence of a covenant on the land prohibiting new buildings would have an impact on the Committee’s previously granted permission. The solicitor clarified that any covenant would be a civil matter, and should not be taken into account when considering current proposal before the Committee, and further that the deadline for challenging the previously granted permission had passed.

Members of the public then had the opportunity to address the Committee with their views, as detailed above.

The Local Member, Cllr Howard Marshall, then expressed reservations regarding the application, but considered it may have been a better option than the design that was already approved and could be constructed at any time.

A debate followed, where the views of the Town Council were discussed. It was clarified the Town Council had not been consulted regarding the plans as revised since the report was concluded. The scale of the proposed property and impact on the amenity of the neighbouring properties was debated.

It was,

Resolved:

That Planning Permission be REFUSED for the following reason:

1.    The proposed development would by virtue of its scale, bulk and form result in a cramped form of development which would be detrimental to the open nature of Tern Close and out of character in the locality adversely affecting the visual amenity of the street scene. As such the proposal would be contrary to Policy C3 of the adopted North Wiltshire Local Plan

2.    The proposed development by reason of its siting would be overbearing resulting in an unacceptable and oppressive outlook for the occupiers of Number 8 Tern Close which would be detrimental to the amenities of the occupiers of this property. As such the proposal would be contrary to Policy C3 of the adopted North Wiltshire Local Plan 2011

Informative

1.    This decision relates to documents/plans submitted with the application, listed below.

Plan Ref:              Dwg No: 2011 -31- 1 Rev c               Dated: 24^th May 201

Dwg No: 2011 -31- 2 Rev c                           24^th May 2012

Dwg No: 2011 -31- 3 Rev c                           24^th May 2012

Dwg No: 2011-31- 5 Rev B                           22nd March 2012

Revised Dwg No: 2011 - 31 -  4 Rev C       10^th May 2012

Revised Dwg No: 2011 - 31 -  4 Rev C1     10^th May 2012