WEST DORSET DISTRICT COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CONTROL WEST COMMITTEE 5 th February 2004 At a meeting of the Development Control West Committee held at The Pavilion, Bridport Leisure Centre, Bridport on 5 th February 2004 at 2.15 p.m Present: Mr O K Lovell (Chairman) Mr K G Meech (Vice-chairman) Mr A P R Alford, Mr T W G Bartlett, Mr R W Coatsworth, Mr I C Gardner, Mr T C N Harries, Mr M K Parsons, Mr N G Patmore and Mr R J Stoodley Also attending: Mr D G Newson, Mr M Ray, Rear Admiral G I Pritchard, Miss S A Brown and Mr D R Tett Officers: Mr J Greenslade (Development Services Manager), Mr A Muir (Legal Services Manager and Monitoring Officer), Mr G Hughes (Principal Planning Officer), Mr S Ludgate (Principal Planning Officer), Mr A Martin (Principal Planning Officer), Mr A Jordan (Senior Planning Officer) and Miss L Parker (Senior Administrative Officer) Also attending: Mr I Madgwick (Dorset County Council Highways) APOLOGIES 171 There were no apologies for absence. MINUTES: Pages 1 8 172 The minutes of the meeting held on 8 th January 2004, were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 173 There were no declarations of interest. DECLARATIONS OF PREDETERMINATION 174 Mr O K Lovell and Mr K G Meech both indicated that in respect of applications 1/W/2003/1785, 1/W/2003/1784, 1/W/2003/1783 and 1/W/2003/2327 as members of Lyme Regis Town Council they had taken no part in discussion or voting on the applications and would therefore take part at this meeting. 175 Mr R W Coatsworth indicated that in respect of application 1/W/2003/2220 and 1/W/2003/2245 as a member of Bradpole Parish Council he had taken no part in discussion or voting on the applications and would therefore take part at this meeting. 176 Mr R W Coatsworth indicated that in respect of application 1/W/2001/412 he would leave the room during discussion and voting in respect of the application and would reserve his right to participate at a later date.
PLANNING APPEALS: Pages 9 53 177 Appeals Received Hearing - 1/W/2003/1475 Monkton Wyld Farm Caravan Park, Monkton Wyld, Wootton Fitzpaine Site 28 static caravans for holiday use and sewage treatment system Committee decision 9/10/03 officer recommended refusal. Hearing - 1/W/2003/1991 OS2223 Larkfield Caravan Park, Bredy Road, Burton Bradstock Re-organisation of existing caravan site layout to replace 42 seasonal caravans by 20 timber holiday lodges (caravans) and formation of a service road Delegated refusal. Appeal decisions Written reps - 1/E/2003/0067 St Marys Church, Puddletown Erect new Parish Room with kitchen and toilet facilities within the Churchyard Allowed (Committee Decision) Approximate cost 100.00. Hearing - 1/W/2003/244 Flat at rear of 20A Broad Street, Lyme Regis Change of use of store/workshop to self contained flat (Retrospective application) Dismissed 29/12/2003 Approximate cost 150.00. Inquiry - 1/W/2003/510 Plot 2, Gore Cross Business Park, Bradpole Erect two bay extension withdrawn 7.1.04. Appeal against enforcement notice also withdrawn Approximate cost 200.00 Written reps - 1/E/2003/928 Dorchester Rugby Club, Coburg Road, Dorchester Replace existing floodlight tower with a 14.5m telecommunications tower with integral antennae, floodlight and ground based equipment cabinet Dismissed 21/01/2004 Approximate cost 100.00. Inquiry - 1/W/2002/1664 and ENF/2003/190 Cains Farm, Chideock To exceed limitations of numbers, size and type of vehicle subject of the Certificate of Lawfulness dated 15 May 2000 (Ref 1/W/2000/0052) to permit use of the site for the stationing and operation of the following total number of commercial vehicles: 6No artic tractor units of 38-44 tonnes which have use of 8 trailer units; 2No rigid trucks of 18-20 tonnes; and 2No rigid local delivery trucks of 7.5 tonnes (amended description) Dismissed 19/01/2004 Approximate cost 3000. Inquiry - ENF/02/00267 Land adjoining Wentwell, South Rew, Martinstown Enforcement Notice Material Change of use Allowed 18/1/2003 Approximate cost 2000. 178 The Development Services Manager reported that the appeal notice for ENF/02/00267, copied within the agenda, was incomplete. A full copy would be circulated to committee members. DELEGATED APPLICATIONS: Pages 54 56 179 Members received and noted a list of applications delegated for determination by the Development Services Manager.
APPLICATIONS CATEGORY A : Pages 57-110 180 Planning applications, details of which are set out in appendix 1 to these minutes, were submitted, together with parish council s observations and the recommendations of the Development Services Manager. All representations received in respect of those applications were reported. RESOLVED 181 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 (iii) 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. ENFORCEMENT 14a NURSERY GARDENS, BRIDPORT: Pages 111 114 182 The committee received a report of the Development Services Manager, which provided details of the breach of planning control in relation to the construction of an unauthorised dwelling at 24a Nursey Gardens, Bridport and considered recommended action. RESOLVED It was proposed by Mr R J Stoodley seconded by Mr R W Coatsworth. 183 (a) That, subject to the Legal Services Manager being satisfied with the evidence, formal enforcement proceedings be authorised to include the service of appropriate notices to ensure that the building is modified to reduce its height in accordance with the plans approved by the committee; (b) That, subject to the Legal Services Manager being satisfied with the evidence, criminal and/or civil proceedings and/or direct action be authorised in respect of non-compliance with any notice served in respect of the enforcement proceedings detailed above. QUESTIONS 184 There were no questions. URGENT ITEMS 185 The Chairman advised members that there were no items of urgent business. DATE OF SITE VISIT 186 Monday 16 th February 2004.
EXEMPT BUSINESS RESOLVED 187 That, under section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the ground that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 12 of part 1 of schedule 12A to the Act. LAND AT THISTLE FARM, GREENFORD LANE, FROME VAUCHURCH, MAIDEN NEWTON EXEMPT: Gold Pages 1 14 188 The Committee received a report of the Legal Services Manager, which provided both planning and legal background in relation to land at Thistle Farm, as requested at the meeting of the committee on 8 th January 2004. The meeting closed at 5.15 p.m.
APPENDIX 1 Page 1 DEVELOPMENT CONTROL WEST COMMITTEE 5 th February 2004 Category A Applications determined by committee Application no Applicant and description of development Resolution Mr R W Coatsworth indicated that in respect of the following application, he would leave the room during discussion and voting in respect of the application and would reserve his right to participate when the matter was discussed by Dorset County Council. 1/W/2001/000412 County matter Wych Farm, Burton Road, Bothenhampton Construct Waste Management Centre comprising civic amenity site and waste transfer facility. Construct new vehicular access Sita Products and Services Ltd That West Dorset District Council s observations on this application be as follows: (i) Despite the mitigation being offered in the accompanying environmental statement, the proposed development is still considered to have a detrimental impact upon the character of the AONB within which it is situated. West Dorset District Council believes that this is at odds with the prime objective of AONB designation, which is the conservation of the natural beauty of the landscape. Consequently, the proposal is in conflict with West Dorset District Local Plan policy CD1, Structure Plan Environment Policy G and the advice contained within Planning Policy Guidance Note 7 (PPG7). (ii) With regard to the technical considerations within the accompanying environmental statement transport and traffic management, noise and vibration, air quality etc. - West Dorset District Council acknowledges that no residual effects are predicted (subject to the recommended mitigation), but would ask that the assumptions and data upon which those conclusions are based be subject to rigorous scrutiny (iii) The district council recognise the urgent need to pursue the provision of a waste management centre in the western area but feel that this is an inappropriate location.
APPENDIX 1 Page 2 DEVELOPMENT CONTROL WEST COMMITTEE 5 th February 2004 Category A Applications determined by committee Application no Applicant and description of development Resolution Mr O K Lovell and Mr K G Meech both indicated that in respect of the following four applications, as members of Lyme Regis Town Council they had taken no part in discussion or voting on the applications and would therefore take part at this meeting. Oral representations were received from Keith Cole (WDDC Engineering Manager) on behalf of the applicant, in respect of the following three applications. 1/W/2003/001785 1/W/2003/001784LB 1/W/2003/001783Cons Cobb Gate to Harbour, Lyme Regis Carry out coast protection and slope stabilisation works comprising beach replacement, new sea wall, promenade, jetties, rock armour breakwaters, slope strengthening, installation of drainage system, earthworks, landscaping and ancillary works West Dorset District Council North Wall and Jane s Café sea wall, Lyme Regis Extension of masonry stub wall on North Wall. Realignment of north wall rockery, construction of promenade against Jane s Café sea wall West Dorset District Council Cobb Gate to Harbour, Lyme Regis Demolish various structures to allow construction of coast protection works West Dorset District Council : (i) Materials (external surfaces, beach replenishment, North Wall and rock armour); (ii) Landscaping; (iii) Details of external lighting and railings and of barriers/bollards on Cart Road; (iv) Hours of operation of percussion and pile driving equipment; (v) Location and storage of materials and equipment; (vi) Restoration of Langmoor Gardens ornamental gate and pillars; (vii) Archaeological monitoring. Recommend to the Secretary of State that consent be granted, subject to a condition with regard to approval of the natural stone. Recommend to the Secretary of State that approval be granted, subject to conditions: (i) Photographic recording, careful dismantling and storage of the gates, pillars, railings and garden shelter; (ii) Restoration of the gates, pillars and railings; (iii) Resiting of the garden shelter; (iv) Removal of material demolished in the overhead walkway (v) Works for remediation of the street frontage at No 14 Marine Parade to be agreed before its demolition takes place
APPENDIX 1 Page 3 DEVELOPMENT CONTROL WEST COMMITTEE 5 th February 2004 Category A Applications determined by committee Application no Applicant and description of development Resolution 1/W/2003/002327 Stonebarrow View, Pound Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3HX Make internal alterations to convert existing dwelling into 2No dwellings Mr and Mrs Goodridge Defer for further discussion with the highways authority. Oral representations were received from David Hedworth in respect of the following two applications. 1/W/2003/002192 Bridge House Hotel, Prout Bridge, Prout Hill, Beaminster DT8 3AY Erect extension and carry out alterations Mr P Pinkster (i) Materials (provision of employment, adheres to CD1 in respect to design and is not contrary to planning policies CD5 or CD8) 1/W/2003/002190LB The Bridge House Hotel, 3 Prout Bridge, Prout Hill, Beaminster DT8 3AY Erect extension and carry out internal and external alterations Mr P Pinkster (i) Materials (provision of employment, adheres to CD1 in respect to design and is not contrary to planning policies CD5 or CD8) Oral representations were received from John Moseley on behalf of the applicant in respect of the following two applications. 1/W/2003/002238 1/W/2003/002237LB 159 South Street, Bridport DT6 3PB Demolish existing car port and outbuilding and erect dwelling Mr and Mrs Sefton-Smith 159 South Street, Bridport DT6 3PB Partial demolition of outbuilding and carport Mr and Mrs Sefton-Smith (i) Materials to be submitted (ii) Obscure glazing South and East elevations (iii) Timber windows (i) Retention of walls
APPENDIX 1 Page 4 DEVELOPMENT CONTROL WEST COMMITTEE 5 th February 2004 Category A Applications determined by committee Application no Applicant and description of development Resolution Mr R W Coatsworth indicated that in respect of the following application, as a member of Bradpole Parish Council he had taken no part in discussion or voting on the applications and would therefore take part at this meeting. Oral representations were received from Mr Hunt, as applicant, in respect of the following application. 1/W/2003/002220 87 East Road, Bridport DT6 4AL Erect conservatory Mr and Mrs Hunt Approve Oral representations were received from Tim Harrap as an objector to the following application. 1/W/2003/002245 6 Ridgeway, Bridport DT6 3ED Erect double garage with hobbies room over Mr and Mrs P Baker Members site visit Oral representations were received from Mark Rogers on behalf of the applicant, in respect of the following application. 1/W/2003/002379 Nettlemore Farm, Fishpond Bottom Road, Bridport DT6 6NW Erect replacement garden chalet Ms S V Gledstone (i) Restriction of use to immediate family members of those occupying Nettlemore Farmhouse Ancillary Use Only. Oral representations were received from Mr Jolly as an objector to the following application and also from Simon Leach on behalf of the applicant. 1/W/2003/002243 1/W/2003/002382 Heartsease, Loves Lane, Morcombelake, Bridport DT6 6DZ Erect sun deck and site calor gas container in garden (retrospective planning application) Mrs J Hogg Marshwood Manor, Bettiscombe, Beaminster DT6 5NS Convert part of first and second floor to selfcontained holiday unit, or as annex accommodation to Marshwood Manor Mrs S Johnson Delegate to the Director authority to approve subject to successful negotiations with the applicant and their neighbours with regard to the erection of a suitable screen on the decking, on the boundary of the two properties, of at least 1.5 metres above the level of the decking. Delegate to the Director authority to approve the application subject to the applicant entering into a section 106 legal agreement to ensure the use of the accommodation for holiday purposes or ancillary accommodation (Members of the family, guests or persons employed by the family to meet their needs)