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WEST DORSET DISTRICT COUNCIL
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL WEST COMMITTEE
26 th May 2005
At a meeting of the Development Control West Committee held at The Pavilion, Bridport
Leisure Centre, Bridport on 26 th May 2005 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 I C Gardner, Mr M P Parsons, Mr N G Patmore and
Mr M D Rogers
Also attending: Mr D Newson
Officers: Mr J Greenslade (Development Services Manager), Mrs S Mauger (Assistant
Legal Services Manager and Deputy Monitoring Officer), Mr A Jordan (Senior
Planning Officer), Mr D Rogers (Senior Planning Officer) and Mrs K Critchel
(Democratic Services Officer)
APOLOGIES
7 Apologies for absence were received from Mr R W Coatsworth and Mr R J Stoodley.
MINUTES
8 The minutes of the meeting held on 12 th May 2005 were confirmed as a correct record
and signed by the Chairman.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
9 There were no declarations of interest.
DECLARATIONS OF PREDETERMINATION
10 There were no declarations of predetermination.
PLANNING APPEALS: Pages 2 – 4
11 Appeals received
Written representations – 1/W/04/2342 – Westfield, Cobb Road, Lyme Regis –
Demolish existing garage and erect new garage to be attached to existing house with
lower ground floor store/workshop area – Delegated decision
Written representations – 1/W/04/2343 – Westfield, Cobb Road, Lyme Regis –
Demolish existing garage and erect new garage to be attached to existing house with
lower ground floor store/workshop area – Delegated decision.
Inquiry – 1/E/04/1133 – Three Gates Stable Block, Three Gates, Leigh – Site 4no
mobile homes and 4no touring caravans for occupation by gypsies (caravans to be

used ancillary to the respective mobile homes – once mobile homes stationed on
site). Use stable block as utility block – Planning and enforcement appeals withdrawn
26/04/2005 – Approximate cost £14,000.
Hearing (Enforcement) – ENF/04/415 – Farmstead Barn, Bookham, Alton Pancras –
Convert existing barn into 2No units of holiday accommodation and modify existing
vehicular access – Appeal allowed and enforcement notice quashed 21/04/2005
award of costs failed – Approximate cost £250.00.
Written representations (Enforcement) – ENF/04/122 – Buddens Bridge, Charminster
– Without planning permission, change of use of land for the siting and stationing of
caravans for residential occupation, together with associated vehicles – Appeal by Mr
K Lewis – Appeal succeeds in part, but otherwise fails 13/04/2005 – Appeal by Mr J
Stephenson – withdrawn 14/03/2005 – Approximate cost £300.00.
Written representations – 1/E/04/1458 – The Sawmills, Huish, Sydling St Nicholas –
Retain use of land for stationing of a residential mobile home for a temporary two year
period – withdrawn 05/05/2005 - Approximate cost £100.00.
Inquiry – 1/E/04/415 – Chimneys and the Recluse, Culliford Road, Dorchester – Erect
46No sheltered housing apartments together with Managers accommodation. Modify
existing vehicular and pedestrian access, formation of parking area and carry out
landscaping – Appeal withdrawn 09/05/2005 – Approximate cost £6,000.
DELEGATED APPLICATIONS: Pages 5 - 10
12 Members received and noted a list of applications delegated for determination by the
Development Services Manager.
APPLICATIONS – CATEGORY ‘A’: Pages 11 - 46
13 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
14 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.
QUESTIONS
15 There were no questions.
DATE OF SITE VISIT
16 Monday 6 th June 2005.
The meeting closed at 4.30 p.m.

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL WEST COMMITTEE – 26 th May 2005
Category ‘A’ – Applications determined by committee
APPENDIX 1
Page 1
Application no
Applicant and description of development
Resolution
Oral representations were received from Mary Gibson of CPRE and Mr N Flight, Mr R Britton and Mrs
R Britton as objectors to the following application.
1/W/2004/001971
Grays Farm, Clift Lane, Toller Porcorum,
Dorchester DT2 0EJ – Change of use of
agricultural lane to use as rearing, keeping, and
breeding of agricultural and non-agricultural
livestock (retrospective permission) – Mr and
Mrs R Pitcher
Approve
That the permission be personal to the applicant
and temporary for a 4 year period and subject to
the following conditions:
(i) the use being operated only on that area of
land to the north of the access track.
(ii) the removal of the housing pens from the
land when they are no longer required for the use
applied for;
(iii) a detailed landscaping and planting scheme
being submitted within 2 months of the date of
any permission to be provided between the site
and the neighbouring Grays Farm, Grays Cottage
and Boar Cottage properties and being planted in
the next planting season (Autumn 2005) and
maintained for 5 years.
(iv) no more than 15000 young birds are present
on the application site at any one time between
14 th May and 14 th August
(v) no more than 1800 young or adult birds are
present on the application site at any one time
between 14th August and 14th November
(vi) no more than 1800 adult birds are present
on the application site at any one time between
14 th November and 31 st May
(vii) Litter is removed from the huts every 6
weeks and disposed off site within 3 days in
accordance with details to be submitted and
approved
(viii) No manure is stored or spread on the site
(ix) Plastic sheeting is placed on the floor of
each hut, and housing is waterproof and drink
systems are managed to avoid overflow and
spillage to ensure litter within the huts is kept dry
(x) Additional storage for LPG cylinders

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL WEST COMMITTEE – 26 th May 2005
Category ‘A’ – Applications determined by committee
APPENDIX 1
Page 2
Application no
Applicant and description of development
Resolution
Oral representations were received from Mr R Bishop, Ms C Minas, Mr E Burt as objectors to the
following application.
Oral representations were also received from Mr E G Mason the applicant
1/W/2005/000323
Coneygar Grove, St Andrews Road, Bridport
DT6 3BB – Erect 2No dwellings – Mr E G Mason
Approve subject to conditions:
(i) Materials
(ii) Finished floor levels
(iii) Retention, provision and protection of
landscaping
(iv) Removal of permitted development rights –
doors, windows, extensions and means of
enclosure in proximity to the Sweet Chestnut
Tree
(v) Surface water disposal details
(vi) Boundary Treatment
Oral representations were received from a representative for Miss C Garrett as an objector to the
following condition.
Oral representations were also received from Mr D Brugge on behalf or the applicant.
1/W/2005/000561
Land to rear of 92-96 South Street, Bridport –
Develop land by the erection of a single dwelling
and modify existing vehicular access (Outline
Planning Permission sought) – Mr A Bell
Defer for a member only site visit
Oral representations were received from Catherine Searle on behalf of Bridport Environment Group
as an objector to the following application. Mr F D Cook made representations in support of the
application.
Oral representations were also received from Richard Warner the applicant.
1/W/2005/000417
Rax House, 26 Rax Lane, Bridport DT6 3JL –
Make alterations to convert existing Coach House
and stores into 1No residential unit (Affects the
Setting of Listed Building) – Mr and Mrs R
Warner
Approve with conditions
(i) Materials
(ii) Wooden doors and windows (detailed
sections to be approved)
(iii) Conservation roof lights
(iv) Boundary fencing/wall/gate details
(v) Replacement parking to be provided for Rax
House

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL WEST COMMITTEE – 26 th May 2005
Category ‘A’ – Applications determined by committee
APPENDIX 1
Page 2
Application no
Applicant and description of development
Resolution
Oral representations were received from Mrs P England, Older Persons Forum in support of the
following application. Representations were also received from Mr Headworth the applicant’s agent.
1/W/2005/000653
25 West Street, Bridport DT6 3QN – Construct
external ramp and steps, with railings, to facilitate
access – Mr G Burridge
1/W/2005/000654 LB
25 West Street, Bridport DT6 3QN – Construct
external ramp and steps, with railings –
Mr G Burridge
Approve subject to conditions
(i) External materials
(ii) Railing details to be agreed
(iii) Boot scrapers to be re-set on site
The GOSW be advised that the Local Planning
Authority recommends approval, subject to
conditions re
(i) External materials
(ii) Railing details to be agreed
(iii) Boot scrapers to be re-set on site
Oral representations were received from Mr P Peacock as an objector to the following application.
Oral representations were also received from Simon Leech the applicant’s agent.
Mr D Newson spoke as ward member for the area.
1/W/2005/000471
Greengates, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth,
Bridport DT6 6LW – Erect 1No dwelling –
Mr and Mrs W Lloyd
Defer for a member only site visit