Agendas, Minutes and Reports

MINUTES

OF THE MEETING OF THE

South Area Committee

Wednesday 22nd October 2003

HELD AT THE TOWN HALL, WESTON-SUPER-MARE, SOMERSET.

Meeting Commenced: 6.00 p.m. Meeting Concluded: 7.15 p.m.

PRESENT: Councillors Ann Harley (Chairman), Ian Porter (Vice-Chairman), Elfan Ap Rees, Tony Lake, Tom Leimdorfer, Hugh Parsons, Ian Peddlesden, Audrey Telling, Elizabeth Wells, and Deborah Yamanaka

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Public Speaking at Area Committees under Standing Order No. 17A

Planning Application 03/P/1892/F

Mr Warren, a local resident, addressed the Committee and spoke against the application.

The Chairman thanked Mr Warren for his address.

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Public Speaking at Area Committees under Standing Order No. 17A

Planning Application 03/P/1931/F

Mr Blackmore, the applicant, addressed the Committee and spoke in favour of the application.

The Chairman thanked Mr Blackmore for his address.

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Public Speaking at Area Committees under Standing Order No. 17A

Planning Application 03/P/1625/F

Mr Stephens, the applicant, addressed the Committee and spoke in favour of the application.

The Chairman thanked Mr Stephens for his address.

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Declaration of Interest by Members (Agenda Item 3)

Councillor Mrs. Harley declared a personal interest in item 6.2, her husband is the Chairman of the Mendip Society.

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Minutes of the Meeting held on 24th September 2003 (Agenda Item 4.1)

RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting held on 24th September 2003 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

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Minutes of the Site Meeting on 21st October 2003 (Agenda Item 4.2)

RESOLVED: that the minutes of the Site Meeting be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

PART 1 – RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PLANNING AND

REGULATORY COMMITTEE

None.

PART 2 – DECISIONS OF THE AREA COMMITTEE

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Application No. 03/P/1892/F – Erection of twelve flats, parking and landscaping at land adjoining Walford Avenue/Jesmond Road, Brimbleworth Farm, St. Georges (Agenda Item 6.1)

The representative Director of Development and Environment reported on the application. He referred to the update sheet, a copy of which is filed on the signed Minute Book.

RESOLVED: that the application be REFUSED, on the grounds that the proposal represented a loss of open space of recreational value which is contrary to policy R/3 of the North Somerset Local Plan.

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Application 02/P/1625/F Proposed erection of an agricultural livestock building at Elborough Farm, Banwell Road, Locking, Weston-super-Mare (Agenda Item 6.2)

The representative of the Director of Development and Environment reported on the application. He referred to the update sheet, a copy of which is filed on the signed Minute Book.

RESOLVED: that the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiry of five years from the date of this permission.

2. No work shall commence until samples of the timber cladding and roof cladding, demonstrating its colour and texture has been submitted to and approved, in writing, by the Local Planning Authority.

3. No development shall commence until details of the boundary hedge to the east of the building hereby approved, including the species, spacing and stock size has been submitted to and approved, in writing, by the Local Planning Authority

4. All works comprised in the approved details of landscaping should be carried out during the months of October to March inclusive completion of the development.

5. Trees, hedges and plants shown in the landscaping scheme to be retained or planted which, during the development works or a period of ten years following full implementation of the landscaping scheme, are removed without the prior written consent from the Local Planning Authority or die, become seriously diseased or are damaged, shall be replaced in the first available planting season with others of such species and size as the Authority may specify.

6. No development shall commence until foul and surface water drainage details have been submitted to and approved, in writing, by the Local Planning Authority.

7. The site shall be drained on a separate system with all the clean roof and surface water being kept separate from foul drainage.

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Application 03/P/1888/F Erection of open fronted agricultural building for implements, hay, stock and horses on land at The Bury Hutton, Weston-super-Mare (Agenda Item 6.3)

The representative of the Director of Development and Environment reported on the application. He referred to the update sheet, a copy of which is filed on the signed Minute Book.

RESOLVED:

(1) that the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiry of five years from the date of this permission.

2. No work shall commence until samples of the timber cladding and roof cladding, demonstrating its colour and texture has been submitted to and approved, in writing, by the Local Planning Authority.

3. No development shall commence until further details of a landscaping scheme, including the species, spacing and stock size has been submitted to and approved, in writing, by the Local Planning Authority

4. All works comprised in the approved details of landscaping should be carried out during the months of October to March inclusive completion of the development.

6. The site shall be drained on a separate system with all the clean roof and surface water being kept separate from foul drainage.

7. No development shall commence until details of the method of storage and disposal of waste generated from the horses and cattle that are intended to use this building has been submitted to and approved, in writing, by the Local Planning Authority.

8. The stables hereby permitted shall be used for private purposes and no more than three horses shall be accommodated within the stables or on the site at any time, and

(2) that Enforcement Action including any court action if applicable, be taken to remedy the breach of planning control, subject to consultation between the Director of Planning and Environment and the Solicitor to the Council.

Advice Notes

1. Any manure/dung heaps must be sited in an area where they will not cause pollution of any watercourse or water source by the release of contaminated run-off

2. Under the terms of the Control of Pollution (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oils) Regulations 1991, the person who proposes to have control over any relevant storage installation is required to serve notice on the Environment Agency specifying the type of structure to be used and its location at least 14 days before it is to be used for keeping or storing any relevant substance.

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Application 03/P/1931/F Erection of a garage, car port, first floor playroom and formation of parking area at 85 Dundry Lane, Dundry (Agenda Item 6.4)

The Director of Development and Environment reported on the application.

RESOLVED: that the application be APPROVED with the following conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiry of five years from the date of this permission.

2. No work shall be commenced until samples of the materials to be used in the development, have been submitted to and approved, in writing, by the Local Planning Authority. The developments shall be carried out in the approved materials unless otherwise agreed in writing.

3. No part of the building hereby permitted shall be used as habitable residential accommodation.

4. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted) Development Order 1995, or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order, no windows, rooflights or dormers shall be inserted into any part of the rear (west) elevation which faces onto Dundry Lane, without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

5. The garage and playroom hereby permitted shall not be used except for private and domestic purposes and shall at no times be used for any commercial or business purposes whatsoever.

6. No development shall take place until further details of a landscaping scheme have been submitted to and approved, in writing, by the Local Planning Authority.

7. All works comprised in the approved details of landscaping should be carried out during the months of October to March inclusive following completion of the development.

8. Trees, hedges and plants shown in the landscaping scheme to be retained or planted which, during the development works or a period of ten years following full implementation of the landscaping scheme, are removed without prior written consent from the Local Planning Authority or die, become seriously diseased or are damaged, shall be replaced in the first available planting season with others of such species and size as the Authority may specify.

The applicant is advised that this application has been approved on the basis of the following plans/letter:

01 21st July 2003

1. Drawing No. 5602/1B:Proposed garage. Dated 19 February 2003.

Drawing No. 5602/2: 1:500 scale block plan (as proposed) and 1:2500 scale site plan.

Letter from Mr D Hardwick dated 5 August 2003.

2. You are advised that any new works within the highway boundary must be to the Council’s specification and prior to any work the developer must arrange with the Council’s Highway Services Unit (01275 882001) for the approval of the works within the highway.

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Application 03/P/1417/F Retrospective application for the retention of existing stable block and proposed erection of hay barn/implement store at Devil’s Elbow Farm, Hill End, Locking, Weston-super-Mare (Agenda Item 6.5)

The representative of the Director of Development and Environment reported on the application. He referred to the update sheet, a copy of which is filed on the signed Minute Book.

RESOLVED: that the application be DEFERRED pending consultations with the appropriate parish council and the submission of amended plans.

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Application 03/P/1731/F Garage/workshop rendered, pitched and tiled to match existing property and to replace existing garage, Hutton Cottage, Farm, Road, Hutton (Agenda Item 6.6)

The representative of the Director of Development and Environment reported on the application.

RESOLVED: that the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiry of five years from the date of this permission.

2. The garage hereby permitted shall not be used except for private and domestic purposes and shall at no times be used for any business or commercial purposes whatsoever.

3. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted) Development Order 1995, or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order, no additional windows, roof lights or dormers shall be inserted in the garage hereby permitted without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

4. No development shall be commenced until drainage details including land drainage where applicable have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. Such works shall be carried out concurrently with the development to a programme to be agreed and approved, in writing, by the Local Planning Authority.

5. The garage door to the west elevation shall be timber unless an alternative design is submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Advice note

Prior to the commencement of works the developer is advised to contact Mr A Sherwood, Senior Engineer, on 01275 882090 for advice on discharging condition 4.

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Explanation of Planning Application Numbers (Agenda Item 6.7)

RESOLVED: that the paper be noted.

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Applications Determined by the Officers (Agenda Item 6.8)

The Director of Development and Environment reported on the applications that had been determined by the officers under delegated authority.

RESOLVED: that the decisions contained in Section 3 of the report of the Director of Environment dated 7th October 2003 be noted.

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Planning Appeals (Agenda Item 6.9)

(a) Planning Appeal Decisions

02/P/1723/F Creation of extra storey above existing dwelling to create two new dwellings, L’Ancresse, Bristol Road, Hewish – Mr. and Mrs. R E M Foulds. Dismissed.

03/P/0315/F Erection of a 12.5 metre slimline telecoms monopole with 3 antennae, 1 transmission dish and associated cabinets and enclosure - Manor Farm, Hillend, Locking Hutchison 3G UK Ltd. Dismissed.

02/P/1489/F Formalising of existing clay pigeon shooting arrangements for Sundays from 11.00 to 13.30 weekly, Saltford and District Clay Club, Elton Farm, Wells Road, Dundry - Mr. J. Crowe. Dismissed.

(b) Planning Appeals Received since the last Committee

03/P/0260/F Front porch and two storey rear extension, 10 Crabtree Close, Dundry – Miss M. Henderson.

03/0021/E Unauthorised use of agricultural land for the stationing of caravans for residential use, OS Plot 3637, Weston Road, Hewish – Mr. N. Penfold and others.

03/P/1531/F Retention of extension to existing agricultural building and implement store; change of use of part of agricultural building to farm shop. Over Langford Manor, Bath Road, Upper Langford - Mr. P. Ruffle.

03/0034/E Unauthorised use of agricultural land for the stationing of residential caravans. OS Plot 3820, adjacent to Moorland Park, Weston Road, Hewish – Mrs. L. O’Brien.

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01/P/2301/F Residential development of 36 dwellings and access road and public open space on land at The Cornfields, Ebdon Grounds, Wick St. Lawrence, Nr. Weston-super-Mare (Agenda Item 6.10)

The Director of Development and Environment reported on the application and reported that it would be submitted to the West Area Committee for a decision.

REsolved: that the report be noted.

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Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing use of the Workshop Collum Lane, Kewstoke as a workshop for motor vehicles (Application No. 03/P/0299/LUE) (Agenda Item 7)

The Solicitor to the Council presented a report.

RESOLVED: that a Certificate of Lawfulness be granted for an existing use of the workshop, Collum Lane, Kewstoke as a workshop for service and repair of motor vehicles, described as follows:

(a) the workshop is operated from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Monday – Saturday and 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. on Sundays;

(b) Up to 14 vehicles (including up to 2 HGVs) are repaired/serviced on a daily basis; and

The Certificate should be granted on the ground that the use began more than ten years before the date of the application.

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Area Committees – Budget Bidding (Agenda Item 8)

A representative of the Director of Development and Environment presented the report.

RECOMMENDED TO THE LEADER OF THE COUNCIL: that subject to the approval by the Central Area Committee, North Area Committee and West Area Committee the grant for Safety Zone 2000 in the sum of £1,000 be approved.

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Chairman

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Planning Application 03/P/1892/F

Banwell Parish Council