WEST DORSET DISTRICT COUNCIL

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL WEST COMMITTEE

17th August 2006

At a meeting of the Development Control West Committee held at The Pavilion, Bridport Leisure Centre, Bridport on 17th August 2006 at 2.15 p.m.

Present:

Mr A P R Alford, Mr R W Coatsworth, Mr S M Friar, Mr N Patmore, Mr M Rogers and Mr R J Stoodley Also attending: Mr D G Newson, Admiral G I Pritchard Officers: Mr J Greenslade (Development Services Manager), Mr A Muir (Legal Services

Manager and Monitoring Officer), Mr G Hughes (Principal Planning Officer), Mr D Rogers (Senior Planning Officer), Mr A Jordan (Senior Planning Officer) and Mrs L Quinton (Democratic Services Officer)

Also attending: Mr I Madgwick, Dorset County Council Highways APOLOGIES 42 Apologies for absence were received from Mr T Bartlett, Mr K Meech, Mr O K Lovell and

Mr M Parsons. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN 43 In the absence of a Chairman and Vice-chairman for the meeting it was proposed by Mr

M Rogers seconded by Mr R Stoodley and RESOLVED 44 That Mr S M Friar be elected Chairman for the meeting. MINUTES: Pages 1 – 5 45 The minutes of the meeting held on 20th July 2006 were confirmed as a correct record

and signed by the Chairman. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 46 There were no declarations of interest. DECLARATIONS OF PREDETERMINATION 47 There were no declarations of predetermination.

PLANNING APPEALS: Pages 6 – 10 48 The following appeals had been received since the last development control committee

meeting: Written representations – 1/W/06/693 – Linden Lea, Roses Lane, Langton Herring –

Demolish Existing house and outbuildings. Erect 2No semi-detached cottages with garages. Modify existing pedestrian access and construct new pedestrian access – Delegated – Undetermined Application.

Written representations (this has changed as was to be dealt by way of a hearing) –

1/W/05/2349 – Warmstall House, Venn Lane, North Chideock, Chideock – Replace wooden windows and sunporch with UPVC (retrospective application) – Delegated decision.

Written representations – 1/W/05/2015 – 5 High Cliff House, Sidmouth Road, Lyme

Regis – Erect 2No dormer windows to front elevation together with 1No conservation rooflight to west elevation and 2No to east elevation – Delegated refusal.

Written representations – 1/W/05/2022 – 5 High Cliff House, Sidmouth Road, Lyme

Regis – Erect 2No dormer windows to front elevation together with 1No conservation rooflight to west elevation and 2No to east elevation. Carry out internal alterations – Delegated refusal.

The following decisions have been received: Hearing – 1/E/05/94 – The Noor, Yeovil Road, Sherborne – Relief from Condition 1 of

PA 1/N/1997/0108 – the occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, in the locality in agriculture or forestry, or a widow or widower of such person, and to any resident dependant – Appeal dismissed 12/07/2006 (Non-determination) Application for award of costs by the applicant FAILED. Approximate cost £2,200.00.

Hearing – 1/E/05/603 – Armswell Farm, Plush, Piddletrenthide – Erect dwelling for

agricultural worker – Appeal allowed 19/07/2006 (Committee decision – officer recommended refusal) – Approximate cost £1,500.00.

Hearing – 1/E/05/458 – The Potager, South Street, Leigh – Erect dwelling – Appeal

dismissed 20.07/2006 (Delegated refusal) – Approximate cost £250.00. Hearing – 1/E/04/2038 – Ten Acres, Conygar, Broadmayne – Change of use from

residential to mixed used of residential and business, temporary for 1 year – Appeal dismissed 25/07/2006 (Delegated refusal). Application for award of costs by the applicant FAILED – Approximate cost £250.00.

Hearing – 1/W/05/907 – 1 & 2 Higher Farm, Langton Herring – Erect 2No dwellings and

associated works – Appeal dismissed 24/07/2006 (Delegated refusal) – Approximate cost £500.00.

Hearing – 1/W/05/920 – New Cottage, Higher Farmdrive, Langton Herring – Erect replacement agricultural dwelling and associated workspace – Appeal dismissed 24/07/2006 (Delegated refusal) – Approximate cost £500.00.

Written representations – 1/E/05/2237 – St Judes, Bradford Road, Sherborne – Erect

dwelling and garage. Modify and construct vehicular access – Appeal dismissed 27/07/2006 (Delegated refusal) – Approximate cost £100.00.

Hearing – 1/E/05/1337 – Land adjacent 14 Vanguard Avenue, Lanehouse, Charlestown,

Chickerell – Erect field shelter – Appeal dismissed 28/07/2006 (Delegated decision) -Approximate cost £250.00.

Hearing – 1/W/05/249 – Devon Edge, Devonedge Lane, Charmouth – Erect 5No houses

– Appeal dismissed 28/07/2006 (Delegated decision) – Approximate cost £450.00. Hearing – 1/W/05/2223 – Land at Devonedge Lane, Charmouth – Erect 10No dwelling

houses with associated car parking – Appeal dismissed 28/07/2006 (Delegated decision) – Approximate cost £450.00.

Written representations – 1/W/05/1683 – 70B South Street, Bridport – Remove external

window and install door – Appeal dismissed 28/07/2006 (Delegated decision) – Approximate cost £100.00.

Written representations – 1/W/05/1790 – Land adjoining 61 King’s Way, Lyme Regis –

Erect 2No maisonettes and construct new vehicular and pedestrian accesses – Appeal dismissed 28/07/2006 (Delegated decision) – Approximate cost £100.00.

Written representations – 1/W/06/0071 – 29 Queens Road, Bridport – Erect 2No houses

and construct new vehicular and pedestrian access – Appeal dismissed 28/07/2006 (Delegated decision) – Approximate cost £100.00.

Written representations – 1/W/05/1354 – Existing concrete slab, East Cliff, Lyme Regis –

Use site for parking – Appeal dismissed 31/07/2006 (Delegated decision) – Approximate cost £100.00.

Written representations – 1/W/05/1983 – Ederlin, Coram Avenue, Lyme Regis – Erect

first floor extension – Appeal dismissed 31/07/2006 (Delegated decision) – Approximate cost £100.00.

Written representations – 1/E/05/1551 – Jadene, Longburton – Develop land by the

erection of detached cottage with detached single garage. Construct new vehicular access – Appeal dismissed 31/07/2006 (Delegated decision) – Approximate cost £100.00.

The following enforcement appeal decisions have been received: Hearing – 11th July 2006 – 10 a.m. Council chamber – ENF/05/105 – Ten Acres,

Coneygar, Broadmayne – Unauthorised change of use of building to use for preparation of shellfish – Appeal dismissed 25/07/2006. The enforcement notice, although varied is upheld – Approximate cost £100.

DELEGATED APPLICATIONS: Pages 11 - 14 49 Members received and noted a list of applications delegated for determination by the

Development Services Manager. APPLICATIONS – CATEGORY ‘A’: Pages 15 - 63 50 Planning applications, details of which are set out in Appendix 1 to these minutes, were

submitted, together with parish councils’ observations and the recommendations of the Development Services Manager. All representations received in respect of those applications were reported.

RESOLVED

51 That the decision of the committee, in pursuance of the Town and Country Planning Act and the Town and County Planning General Development Orders, be as indicated in column (ii) of that appendix and the applications determined accordingly, provided that, where the decision cannot be accepted by the Director of Planning and Environment, the application be referred to Council and, subject to referral to the Secretary of State where appropriate.

MONITORING DEVELOPMENT CONTROL AND PLANNING ENFORCEMENT PERFORMANCE: Pages 52 The Committee received and noted a report by the Development Services Manager,

which gave details of the recent performance of the development control and planning enforcement services. Members again congratulated officers on the continued improvement in performance.

QUESTIONS 53 There were no questions. URGENT ITEMS 54 There were no urgent items. The meeting closed at 4.32 p.m.

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DEVELOPMENT CONTROL WEST COMMITTEE – 17th August 2006

Category ‘A’ – Applications determined by committee

Application no Applicant and description of development

Resolution

Oral representations were received from Mrs B Collins, T Collins, R Murray, R Perry and Mr Bomford as objectors in respect of the following application. Cllr D G Newson spoke as the ward member for the adjoining ward. 1/W/06/000699 Mast Site 13220, Stonebarrow Lane, Charmouth, Bridport DT6 6RA – Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act to retain 2x4 stack dipole antennas, 1No equipment cabinet and 1No feeder gantry, without compliance with condition No 6 of Planning Permission 1/W/05/0947 –The telecommunications equipment, cabin and ancillary structures hereby approved shall be removed from the site on or before 30

th

September 2006 - Arquiva

Refuse - It is considered that the retention of this installation would be contrary to West Dorset District Local Plan (adopted July 2006) Policy SA5 by reason of the adverse impact on local amenity, having regard to the expressed anxieties of local residents about the risk to health in respect of Radio Frequency (RF) emissions and the noise generated by the ground based telecommunications equipment and ancillaries.

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Category ‘A’ – Applications determined by committee

Application no Applicant and description of development

Resolution

Oral representations were received from Mr B Spencer and Mr S Wilkins in respect of the following application. 1/W/06/000812 Springhill, Haye Lane, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3NH – Demolition of an existing dwelling and its replacement with 6 dwellings. Alteration of existing vehicular access – Whitemarsh Developments Ltd

Delegate to the Director of Planning and Environment authority to approve subject to the satisfactory completion of a Section 106 Agreement – see para 12.8 of officers report (or if considered appropriate a Grampian planning condition) regarding the issue of: (i) a financial contribution towards the enhancement of off site public open space/recreation facilities, and (ii) the provision and future maintenance of the footpath to be available for public use at all times as shown on the submitted layout fronting plots 2-6 and adjoining Roman Road and the following conditions: (i) Materials (ii) Landscaping (iii) Plot boundary treatment (iv) Highways including provision and retention of parking and manoeuvring areas and details of all external surface treatment of those areas and footpaths (v) Removal of permitted development rights for the insertion of any window other than those approved in the southern elevation for Plot 6 (gable wall or projecting 2 storey element) (vi) Tree protection fencing (vii) Implementation of the geotechnical report recommendations (viii) Connection details for drainage (ix) Rebuilding of the existing stone pillar at the vehicular entrance to the site (x) Details of future maintenance of the open space area, trees and hedgerows to be retained not within the residential cartilage of each Plot (xi) Meter boxes location (xii) Buffer zone on either side of stream

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Category ‘A’ – Applications determined by committee

Application no Applicant and description of development

Resolution

Oral representations were received from Mrs H Viccars as an objector and Mr T John on behalf of the applicant in respect of the following: 1/W/06/000791 Uppermill, Mill Green, Lyme Regis DT7 3PH – Make alterations to convert existing roof space to 1No flat, extend patio area, and erection of retaining wall – Mrs C John

Approve with conditions (i) Materials (ii) Retention of staircase screen (iii) Conservation roof lights (iv) Landscaping (hard and soft details)

1/W/06/001087 1 Pine Walk, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3LA – Demolish existing bungalow and erect replacement single storey dwelling with garage – Proposed changes to approved scheme (1/W/2005/1611) – Mr Christopher Savory

Approve with conditions (i) No additional windows without permission (ii) The same conditions as per the approved scheme 1/W/2005/1611

Oral representations were received from Mr J Mosely, agent for the applicant in respect of the following application: 1/W/06/000944 Car Park at rear of 1-18 Queens Walk, Lyme Regis – Erect 8No flats with associated car parking. Modify vehicular and pedestrian access – Magna Housing Association

Approve with conditions (i) Materials (ii) Finished floor levels (iii) Method statement in respect of geotechnical considerations (iv) Landscaping (iv) Parking and access requirements (iv) Retention of wooden painted windows

Oral representations were received from Mr C Wild of the Town Council and Mr J Christmas, agent for the applicant in respect of the following application: 1/W/06/001130 92-96 South Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3NW – Make internal and external alterations and convert existing shop and maisonette into 3No houses. Modify existing pedestrian access – Mr and Mrs A Barnard

Approve with conditions (i) Details of window and door treatment and sun pipes (ii) Meter boxes

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Category ‘A’ – Applications determined by committee

Application no Applicant and description of development

Resolution

Oral representations were received from Mr Southworth of the public and Councillor Beazer of Beaminster Town Council in respect of the following application: 1/W/06/001272 Former White Hart Hotel, 8 Hogshill Street, Beaminster DT8 3AE – Make alterations to convert existing shops/offices, vacant public house and residential accommodation into 4No cottages, 4No flats and 2No shops/offices (amendment to approved scheme 1/W/03/2439) - J C and R H Palmer Ltd

Approve, (subject to arrangements as may be required for a commuted sum of £8,200 for contribution towards the provision of enhancement of public open space/recreation facilities within (or close) to Beaminster, and subject to conditions: (i) Details of fenestration to be agreed (including replacement of UPVC fenestration with painted timber, and opaque glazing on lower half of windows on elevation C (Unit 4) (ii) No additional openings on north east and south east elevations of unit 4 and on west elevation of units 1, 2 and 3 (iii) Removal of permitted development rights for extensions and porches on units 1 – 4.