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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
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<strong>WEST</strong> <strong>DORSET</strong> <strong>DISTRICT</strong> <strong>COUNCIL</strong><br />
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL <strong>WEST</strong> COMMITTEE<br />
26 th May 2005<br />
At a meeting of the Development Control West Committee held at The Pavilion, Bridport<br />
Leisure Centre, Bridport on 26 th May 2005 at 2.15 p.m.<br />
Present:<br />
Mr O K Lovell (Chairman)<br />
Mr K G Meech (Vice-chairman)<br />
Mr A P R Alford, Mr T W G Bartlett, Mr I C Gardner, Mr M P Parsons, Mr N G Patmore and<br />
Mr M D Rogers<br />
Also attending: Mr D Newson<br />
Officers: Mr J Greenslade (Development Services Manager), Mrs S Mauger (Assistant<br />
Legal Services Manager and Deputy Monitoring Officer), Mr A Jordan (Senior<br />
Planning Officer), Mr D Rogers (Senior Planning Officer) and Mrs K Critchel<br />
(Democratic Services Officer)<br />
APOLOGIES<br />
7 Apologies for absence were received from Mr R W Coatsworth and Mr R J Stoodley.<br />
MINUTES<br />
8 The minutes of the meeting held on 12 th May 2005 were confirmed as a correct record<br />
and signed by the Chairman.<br />
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST<br />
9 There were no declarations of interest.<br />
DECLARATIONS OF PREDETERMINATION<br />
10 There were no declarations of predetermination.<br />
PLANNING APPEALS: Pages 2 – 4<br />
11 Appeals received<br />
Written representations – 1/W/04/2342 – Westfield, Cobb Road, Lyme Regis –<br />
Demolish existing garage and erect new garage to be attached to existing house with<br />
lower ground floor store/workshop area – Delegated decision<br />
Written representations – 1/W/04/2343 – Westfield, Cobb Road, Lyme Regis –<br />
Demolish existing garage and erect new garage to be attached to existing house with<br />
lower ground floor store/workshop area – Delegated decision.<br />
Inquiry – 1/E/04/1133 – Three Gates Stable Block, Three Gates, Leigh – Site 4no<br />
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<br />
site). Use stable block as utility block – Planning and enforcement appeals withdrawn<br />
26/04/2005 – Approximate cost £14,000.<br />
Hearing (Enforcement) – ENF/04/415 – Farmstead Barn, Bookham, Alton Pancras –<br />
Convert existing barn into 2No units of holiday ac<strong>com</strong>modation and modify existing<br />
vehicular access – Appeal allowed and enforcement notice quashed 21/04/2005<br />
award of costs failed – Approximate cost £250.00.<br />
Written representations (Enforcement) – ENF/04/122 – Buddens Bridge, Charminster<br />
– Without planning permission, change of use of land for the siting and stationing of<br />
caravans for residential occupation, together with associated vehicles – Appeal by Mr<br />
K Lewis – Appeal succeeds in part, but otherwise fails 13/04/2005 – Appeal by Mr J<br />
Stephenson – withdrawn 14/03/2005 – Approximate cost £300.00.<br />
Written representations – 1/E/04/1458 – The Sawmills, Huish, Sydling St Nicholas –<br />
Retain use of land for stationing of a residential mobile home for a temporary two year<br />
period – withdrawn 05/05/2005 - Approximate cost £100.00.<br />
Inquiry – 1/E/04/415 – Chimneys and the Recluse, Culliford Road, Dorchester – Erect<br />
46No sheltered housing apartments together with Managers ac<strong>com</strong>modation. Modify<br />
existing vehicular and pedestrian access, formation of parking area and carry out<br />
landscaping – Appeal withdrawn 09/05/2005 – Approximate cost £6,000.<br />
DELEGATED APPLICATIONS: Pages 5 - 10<br />
12 Members received and noted a list of applications delegated for determination by the<br />
Development Services Manager.<br />
APPLICATIONS – CATEGORY ‘A’: Pages 11 - 46<br />
13 Planning applications, details of which are set out in appendix 1 to these minutes,<br />
were submitted, together with parish councils’ observations and the<br />
re<strong>com</strong>mendations of the Development Services Manager. All representations<br />
received in respect of those applications were reported.<br />
RESOLVED<br />
14 That the decision of the <strong>com</strong>mittee, in pursuance of the Town and Country Planning<br />
Act and the Town and County Planning General Development Orders, be as<br />
indicated in column (ii) of that appendix and the applications determined accordingly,<br />
provided that, where the decision cannot be accepted by the Director of Planning and<br />
Environment, the application be referred to Council and, subject to referral to the<br />
Secretary of State where appropriate.<br />
QUESTIONS<br />
15 There were no questions.<br />
DATE OF SITE VISIT<br />
16 Monday 6 th June 2005.<br />
The meeting closed at 4.30 p.m.
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL <strong>WEST</strong> COMMITTEE – 26 th May 2005<br />
Category ‘A’ – Applications determined by <strong>com</strong>mittee<br />
APPENDIX 1<br />
Page 1<br />
Application no<br />
Applicant and description of development<br />
Resolution<br />
Oral representations were received from Mary Gibson of CPRE and Mr N Flight, Mr R Britton and Mrs<br />
R Britton as objectors to the following application.<br />
1/W/2004/001971<br />
Grays Farm, Clift Lane, Toller Porcorum,<br />
Dorchester DT2 0EJ – Change of use of<br />
agricultural lane to use as rearing, keeping, and<br />
breeding of agricultural and non-agricultural<br />
livestock (retrospective permission) – Mr and<br />
Mrs R Pitcher<br />
Approve<br />
That the permission be personal to the applicant<br />
and temporary for a 4 year period and subject to<br />
the following conditions:<br />
(i) the use being operated only on that area of<br />
land to the north of the access track.<br />
(ii) the removal of the housing pens from the<br />
land when they are no longer required for the use<br />
applied for;<br />
(iii) a detailed landscaping and planting scheme<br />
being submitted within 2 months of the date of<br />
any permission to be provided between the site<br />
and the neighbouring Grays Farm, Grays Cottage<br />
and Boar Cottage properties and being planted in<br />
the next planting season (Autumn 2005) and<br />
maintained for 5 years.<br />
(iv) no more than 15000 young birds are present<br />
on the application site at any one time between<br />
14 th May and 14 th August<br />
(v) no more than 1800 young or adult birds are<br />
present on the application site at any one time<br />
between 14th August and 14th November<br />
(vi) no more than 1800 adult birds are present<br />
on the application site at any one time between<br />
14 th November and 31 st May<br />
(vii) Litter is removed from the huts every 6<br />
weeks and disposed off site within 3 days in<br />
accordance with details to be submitted and<br />
approved<br />
(viii) No manure is stored or spread on the site<br />
(ix) Plastic sheeting is placed on the floor of<br />
each hut, and housing is waterproof and drink<br />
systems are managed to avoid overflow and<br />
spillage to ensure litter within the huts is kept dry<br />
(x) Additional storage for LPG cylinders
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL <strong>WEST</strong> COMMITTEE – 26 th May 2005<br />
Category ‘A’ – Applications determined by <strong>com</strong>mittee<br />
APPENDIX 1<br />
Page 2<br />
Application no<br />
Applicant and description of development<br />
Resolution<br />
Oral representations were received from Mr R Bishop, Ms C Minas, Mr E Burt as objectors to the<br />
following application.<br />
Oral representations were also received from Mr E G Mason the applicant<br />
1/W/2005/000323<br />
Coneygar Grove, St Andrews Road, Bridport<br />
DT6 3BB – Erect 2No dwellings – Mr E G Mason<br />
Approve subject to conditions:<br />
(i) Materials<br />
(ii) Finished floor levels<br />
(iii) Retention, provision and protection of<br />
landscaping<br />
(iv) Removal of permitted development rights –<br />
doors, windows, extensions and means of<br />
enclosure in proximity to the Sweet Chestnut<br />
Tree<br />
(v) Surface water disposal details<br />
(vi) Boundary Treatment<br />
Oral representations were received from a representative for Miss C Garrett as an objector to the<br />
following condition.<br />
Oral representations were also received from Mr D Brugge on behalf or the applicant.<br />
1/W/2005/000561<br />
Land to rear of 92-96 South Street, Bridport –<br />
Develop land by the erection of a single dwelling<br />
and modify existing vehicular access (Outline<br />
Planning Permission sought) – Mr A Bell<br />
Defer for a member only site visit<br />
Oral representations were received from Catherine Searle on behalf of Bridport Environment Group<br />
as an objector to the following application. Mr F D Cook made representations in support of the<br />
application.<br />
Oral representations were also received from Richard Warner the applicant.<br />
1/W/2005/000417<br />
Rax House, 26 Rax Lane, Bridport DT6 3JL –<br />
Make alterations to convert existing Coach House<br />
and stores into 1No residential unit (Affects the<br />
Setting of Listed Building) – Mr and Mrs R<br />
Warner<br />
Approve with conditions<br />
(i) Materials<br />
(ii) Wooden doors and windows (detailed<br />
sections to be approved)<br />
(iii) Conservation roof lights<br />
(iv) Boundary fencing/wall/gate details<br />
(v) Replacement parking to be provided for Rax<br />
House
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL <strong>WEST</strong> COMMITTEE – 26 th May 2005<br />
Category ‘A’ – Applications determined by <strong>com</strong>mittee<br />
APPENDIX 1<br />
Page 2<br />
Application no<br />
Applicant and description of development<br />
Resolution<br />
Oral representations were received from Mrs P England, Older Persons Forum in support of the<br />
following application. Representations were also received from Mr Headworth the applicant’s agent.<br />
1/W/2005/000653<br />
25 West Street, Bridport DT6 3QN – Construct<br />
external ramp and steps, with railings, to facilitate<br />
access – Mr G Burridge<br />
1/W/2005/000654 LB<br />
25 West Street, Bridport DT6 3QN – Construct<br />
external ramp and steps, with railings –<br />
Mr G Burridge<br />
Approve subject to conditions<br />
(i) External materials<br />
(ii) Railing details to be agreed<br />
(iii) Boot scrapers to be re-set on site<br />
The GOSW be advised that the Local Planning<br />
Authority re<strong>com</strong>mends approval, subject to<br />
conditions re<br />
(i) External materials<br />
(ii) Railing details to be agreed<br />
(iii) Boot scrapers to be re-set on site<br />
Oral representations were received from Mr P Peacock as an objector to the following application.<br />
Oral representations were also received from Simon Leech the applicant’s agent.<br />
Mr D Newson spoke as ward member for the area.<br />
1/W/2005/000471<br />
Greengates, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth,<br />
Bridport DT6 6LW – Erect 1No dwelling –<br />
Mr and Mrs W Lloyd<br />
Defer for a member only site visit