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Election of Chairman To elect a Chairman for the meeting. Minutes: Resolved That Councillor Ray Bryan be elected Chairman for the meeting.
The opportunity was also taken to appoint a Vice-Chairman for the meeting.
Resolved That Councillor Mary Penfold be appointed Vice-Chairman for the meeting.
The Chairman took the opportunity to express his sincere gratitude – in his own right and on behalf of the Committee - to the former Chairman, Councillor David Jones and Vice-Chairman, Councillor Margaret Phipps, of the Committee for their commitment and contribution over the years to the work of the Committee which was much valued and appreciated - in ensuring that the Committee always acted with probity and integrity and what it did and the way it did it was successful and accomplished all that it could. He wished both members every happiness and success in the future.
The Chairman also took the opportunity to welcome Councillors Kevin Brookes and Mary Penfold to the Committee as substantive members in their own right.
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Apologies for Absence To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: An apology was received from Councillor Keith Day.
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Code of Conduct Councillors are required to comply with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011 regarding disclosable pecuniary interests.
§ Check if there is an item of business on this agenda in which the member or other relevant person has a disclosable pecuniary interest. § Check that the interest has been notified to the Monitoring Officer (in writing) and entered in the Register (if not this must be done on the form available from the clerk within 28 days). § Disclose the interest at the meeting (in accordance with the County Council’s Code of Conduct) and in the absence of a dispensation to speak and/or vote, withdraw from any consideration of the item.
The Register of Interests is available on Dorsetforyou.com and the list of disclosable pecuniary interests is set out on the reverse of the form.
Minutes: There were no declarations by members of disclosable pecuniary interests under the Code of Conduct.
With reference to minute 18, a general interest was declared by Councillor Mary Penfold in relation to her having taken part in debate about the application in her capacity as a Shadow Dorset Council Executive member. When the item was considered, Councillor Penfold withdrew from the meeting and did not take part in the debate.
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To confirm and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 24 January 2019. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 24 January 2019 were confirmed and signed.
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Public Participation (a) Public Speaking
To receive any public questions in accordance with Standing Order 21(1). and/or public statements in accordance with Standing Order 21(2).
(b) Petitions
To receive any petitions in accordance with the County Council’s Petition Scheme. Minutes: Public Speaking There were no public questions received at the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 21(1).
There were no public statements received at the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 21(2).
Petitions There were no petitions received at the meeting in accordance with the County Council’s Petition Scheme.
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To consider a report by the Service Director Environment, Infrastructure and Economy on planning application 6/2019/0056 for the development of a temporary, relocatable housing scheme - comprising 6 x detached 1 bed units; a terrace of 11 x 1 bed units; and a 1 x 2 bed unit for the accommodation of overnight carers, to include associated landscaping and car parking provision on the site of the former Wareham Middle School, Worgret Road, Wareham. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee considered a report by the Service Director for Environment, Infrastructure and Economy on planning application 6/2019/0056 for proposals for the development of a temporary, relocatable housing scheme comprising six, detached 1 bed units; a terrace of 11 x 1 bed units; and 1 x 2 bed unit for overnight carers, with associated landscaping and car parking at the site of the former Wareham Middle School, Worgret Road, Wareham. The site was within the settlement boundary and was allocated for a social care hub, including permanent housing, in the Local Plan.
The Committee were informed that temporary planning permission was being sought by Dorset County Council’s Adult and Community Services Directorate for the provision of modular housing to provide urgent, short/medium term accommodation to meet the housing and social care needs of vulnerable adults, as well as providing accommodation for their carers. Whilst these members of the community were able to live independently, they were currently either being housed in unsuitable accommodation - both within and outside of Dorset - or were at risk of homelessness.
The Committee were provided with a visual presentation and, taking into consideration the provisions of the Update Sheet appended to these minutes, for context, officers described the main proposals and planning issues in detail, covering the key elements of the social care facility and what they entailed. What care would be provided and how this would be done was outlined. Plans and photographs provided an illustration of the location and design of the facility, showing its dimensions, form, mass and size and the materials to be used, with digital interpretations showing how the units would look. How the modular housing would be constructed; the means by which it would be assembled and where this was to take place was explained. The use of such housing had met similar needs elsewhere across the country and was seen to be an efficient method – having already been proven to be successful - and an established means of meeting the needs for which it was designed. Moreover, how the communal areas of the development were designed was seen to address the needs of the clients for whom it would be home.
The presentation also confirmed what the highways, traffic management, parking and access arrangements being proposed would be; showed the development’s relationship with other residential development and civic amenities in Wareham and its setting within the town.
Members were provided with aerial views across the site from various directions, together with plans/elevations of the proposed development, including landscaping and appearance of the units. Officers referred to the detailed design of the application, including the facility’s construction and the materials to be used. Members were assured that the quality of the dwellings would perform to a high standard in relation to insulation and energy efficiency, being complemented by the use of a solar energy source built into the design.
The design was one which was functional and practical yet cost efficient, adaptable and flexible in terms of ... view the full minutes text for item 18. |
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To consider a report by the Service Director for Environment, Infrastructure and Economy on planning application 6/2018/0567 - for the installation of a new Power Generation Plant, incorporating 2 x 12MW gas engines within an engine hall; selective catalytic reduction units; waste heat recovery units incorporated within 2 x 15.2 M exhaust stacks and associated works, together with the decommissioning of 2 x existing gas turbines and waste heat recovery unit at Wytch Farm Gathering Station, Wytch Farm, Isle of Purbeck. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee considered a report by the Service Director for Environment, Infrastructure and Economy on planning application 6/2018/0567 for proposals for the installation of a new power generation plant, incorporating 2 x 12 megawatt (MW) engines within an engine hall; selective catalytic reduction units; waste heat recovery units incorporated within 2 x 15.2 m high exhaust stacks and associated works, together with the decommissioning of 2 existing gas turbines and a waste heat recovery unit at Wytch Farm Gathering Station, Wytch Farm, Corfe Castle.
The Committee were provided with a visual presentation and, taking into consideration the provisions of the Update Sheet appended to these minutes, for context, officers described the main proposals and planning issues in detail, covering the key elements of the proposals and what these entailed and what they were designed to achieve. The purpose of the development was to generate more electricity on-site, reducing the significant ongoing costs associated with importing electricity and also would have additional benefits in terms of greater energy efficiency and self-sufficiency. The existing gas turbines were approximately 30% efficient and did not currently represent best practice for onsite power generation as well as them ageing and becoming less reliable.
A brief history of the operations at the site was also drawn to members’ attention. Officers explained what oil production processes took place at the Gathering Station, what this entailed and how this was achieved. The activities and operations proposed to be undertaken were described in detail by officers. An explanation was provided of how the power would be generated, what it would be used for and why this was necessary. The proposals were designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the oil production process and how the site was able to be managed.
Officers explained he need for the new energy plant to provide a more efficient and environmentally acceptable means of generating greater amounts of electricity on site in order to reduce operating expenses and the current need to depend on energy supplies from alternative sources off site. The presentation also confirmed what associated works would be necessary to complement the installations, including how the old turbines would be decommissioned and what the access arrangements being proposed would be.
Plans and photographs provided an illustration of the characteristics of the Gathering Station and the wider oilfield site; its location within the site; and were able to show how the management of the installation and the continued oil production operations would be progressed. Visual illustrations showed the location and design of the facilities, explaining how they were to be constructed and showing their dimensions, form, mass and size and the materials to be used.
Members were provided with aerial views across the site from various directions. How the development would be screened and what would be used to do this, where the turbines would be situated, and the appearance of the development were all drawn to the attention of the Committee. Officers referred to the detailed design of the application ... view the full minutes text for item 19. |
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P189 - Application to divert part of Footpath 9, at Dudsbury Fort, West Parley PDF 8 MB To consider a report by the Service Director, Environment, Infrastructure and Economy. Minutes: The Committee considered a report by the Service Director Environment, Infrastructure and Economy on an application to divert part of Footpath 9, at Dudsbury Fort, West Parley, as shown from A – B – C to A – D – E – F – G – G1 – G2 – H – C on the Service Director’s report.
With the aid of a visual presentation, the basis for the application and what it entailed was explained. Photographs and plans were shown to the Committee by way of illustration, showing how the footpath was being proposed to be diverted; its current characteristics and those associated with its setting within the landscape; what were the characteristics of the ancient scheduled monument of Dudsbury Fort; the points between which the route proposed to be diverted ran; and the characteristics of the alternative route being proposed and what practically had been done to improve the management of this route.
The application was made by the Bournemouth Guide Camp Association on safeguarding and privacy grounds. The footpath crossed land owned by the Association for their camps and a residential owner on the neighbouring property. Officers considered that the proposed diversion would be beneficial to the affected landowners.
Officers explained that the current definitive route of Footpath 9, West Parley ran from point A to point B, through a wooded area south of the property Castle Rings (176 Christchurch Road). The footpath was fenced along its northern side between A and B. At point B the footpath entered the guide camp and continued across an open grassed area to point C. Both the current definitive and proposed new footpaths were within the Scheduled Monument. The definitive line of Footpath 9 was obstructed by a hedge, just south east of point C, and the used route detoured around the end of the hedge, slightly northeast of the definitive line of the path. The proposed new route of Footpath 9 would avoid the need to cross the site used by the association or run through the middle of Castle Rings’ land and officers confirmed that the proposed diversion would have no effect on the enjoyment by the public of the route as a whole and was expedient in the interests of the landowners. Officers explained that with the line of the current footpath running through the middle of Dudsbury Guide Camp site, this was causing significant safeguarding issues as well as disruption and inconvenience to the various camping activities taking place there. The Guide Camp had provided examples of some adverse incidents which had been experienced, given that there was nothing obvious to stop the public freely roaming around the camp, which interfered with their camping activities. The proposed new route would follow the perimeter of the hillfort and in doing so would move walkers away from and guide camp users. Part of the proposed diversion (around the Association’s land) was already in permissive use and was already seen to have made a positive impact on the site. ... view the full minutes text for item 20. |
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P157 - Application for a public path order to divert part of Footpath 34, Corfe Castle PDF 725 KB To consider a report by the Service Director, Environment, Infrastructure and Economy. Minutes: The Committee considered a report by the Service Director Environment, Infrastructure and Economy on an application to divert part of Footpath 34, Corfe Castle at Corfe Castle Primary School, as shown from V1 – V – W – X – Y to Z – Y on Drawing 18/26/1 in the report. As Corfe Castle Primary School was owned by Dorset County Council, Public Path Order applications affecting County Council owned land, whether or not objections were received to the pre-order consultation, were considered by the Regulatory Committee.
With the aid of a visual presentation, the basis for the application and what it entailed was explained. Photographs and plans were shown to the Committee by way of illustration, showing how the footpath was being proposed to be diverted; its current characteristics and those associated with its setting within the landscape; the points between which it ran; and the characteristics of the alternative route being proposed.
The reason for the application being made was because it ran through the Primary School and was obstructed by the school’s hard court. The footpath crossed land owned by Corfe Castle Primary School and The Castle Inn public house, with the proposed diversion being beneficial to both affected landowners as the current footpath crossed the corner of the Castle Inn’s garden and car park as well as the school.
Officers confirmed that the proposed diversion would have no effect on the enjoyment by the public of the route as a whole and was expedient in the interests of the landowners. In practice there were several other public footpaths through the playing fields and a usable route had always been available. Moreover, the section of Footpath 34 between points V1 and V had also been recorded as part of Footpath 19 and, therefore, the proposed diversion would resolve that instance of dual recording. On that basis, officers were satisfied that the application to divert part of Footpath 34, Corfe Castle met the necessary tests set out under the Highways Act 1980 and therefore should be accepted and an Order made.
The Committee were then provided with the opportunity to ask questions of the officer’s presentation and officers provided clarification in respect of the points raised including about use of the footpath.
The Committee were informed of what consultation had taken place and what measures to actively manage the process had been put in place as a result of the responses received to this. Furthermore, the County Councillor for South Purbeck, Cherry Brooks, supported the officer’s recommendation.
Having had an opportunity to consider the merits of the application; having understood why the application was necessary; having taken into account the officer’s report, what they had heard at the meeting from the case officer and legal advisor, the Committee were satisfied in their understanding of what the application entailed and that the necessary statutory tests had been met. On that basis - and on being put to the vote - the Committee agreed that the application should be approved ... view the full minutes text for item 21. |
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P195 - Application for a public path order to extinguish part of Footpath 34, Powerstock PDF 797 KB To consider a report by the Director for Environment, Infrastructure and Economy. Minutes: The Committee considered a report by the Service Director Environment, Infrastructure and Economy on an application to extinguish part of Footpath 34, Powerstock at Powerstock Primary School as shown from A – B – C – D – E on Drawing 18/29 of the report. Powerstock Primary School is owned by Dorset County Council.
With the aid of a visual presentation, the basis for the application and what it entailed was explained. Photographs and plans were shown to the Committee by way of illustration, showing how the footpath was being proposed to be extinguished – and the reasons for this -; its physical characteristics and those associated with its setting within the landscape; the points between which it ran; and the characteristics of the alternative route being proposed.
The reason for the application being made was necessitated by an obstruction between points D and E and on safeguarding grounds. The Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) Inspector and the school governors had raised concerns about the footpath running through the school grounds as it created a safeguarding issue which could be resolved by the extinguishment of the route.
Officer’s confirmed that the proposed extinguishment would have no effect on accessibility and was expedient in the interests of the landowner and mitigated the safeguarding issues identified, with the alternative route proposed being wholly acceptable. As the route was short and there was a reasonable alternative route, it was considered that the extinguishment was expedient as the footpath was not needed.On that basis, officers were satisfied that the application to extinguish part of Footpath 34, Powerstock met the necessary tests set out under the Highways Act 1980 and therefore should be accepted and an Order made. The Committee were informed of what consultation had taken place and what measures had been actively pursed as a result of this. One objection had been received on the basis that the footpath was used by people walking between the centre of the village and the school and village hall and was a safer route than School Hill. Officers confirmed that Footpath 34 was currently obstructed between points D and E, with the route being referred by the objector was not on the definitive route of Footpath 34. Moreover, the alternative routes along Pig Lane and School Hill were considered to be quiet and therefore suitable for walkers. Officers also confirmed that access to Powerstock Hut would be maintained on a permissive basis, explaining that Powerstock School rented the hut between 9am – 4.30pm during term time and events such as funerals, polling days and the like that the Hut wished to be used during term time, were agreed with the school in advance.
The Committee were then provided with the opportunity to ask questions of the officer’s presentation and officers provided clarification in respect of the points raised including about the obstructing fence and alternative routes.
The attention of the Committee was drawn to a letter received by the Headteacher of Powerstock ... view the full minutes text for item 22. |
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To consider a report by the Service Director for Environment, Infrastructure and Economy.
Minutes: The Committee considered a report by the Service Director Environment, Infrastructure and Economy on the determination of an application to modify the Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way to upgrade Bridleway 8 (part), Cheselbourne and Bridleway 18, Dewlish to record it as a Byway Open to All Traffic (BOAT), following a recent Supreme Court ruling. It was confirmed that the Committee was being asked to revisit a decision to refuse five applications for BOATs taken on 7 October 2010, following a Judicial Review and subsequent Supreme Court ruling.
Officers confirmed that in response to an application by the Friends of Dorset Rights of Way (FoDRoW) - subsequently adopted by the Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF) - an investigation was carried out to upgrade to a byway open to all traffic the route from Doles Hill Plantation running eastwards to Chebbard Gate, recorded on the definitive map as Bridleway 8 (part), Cheselbourne and Bridleway 18, Dewlish. The Committee were now being asked to consider the evidence relating to the status of the claimed route. The Committee also needed to determine whether the applications had been made in accordance with the statutory requirements in order to determine whether rights for mechanically propelled vehicles had been extinguished.
With the aid of a visual presentation, and in taking into account the provisions of the Update Sheet made available to members prior to the meeting and appended to these minutes, the basis for the application was explained and what it entailed. Photographs and plans were shown to the Committee by way of illustration. This showed the claimed route and the points between which it ran as it currently appeared; primarily a grassy route following field edges and running between hedges for part of its length.
The documentary and user evidence contained in the report was referred to in detail and how this was applied in the officer’s reasoning for coming to the recommendation they had. The weight to be given to the user and documentary evidence was explained. The Committee’s attention was drawn to what they were being asked to take into consideration in coming to their decision.
Officers confirmed that the most substantial part of the documentary evidence was the Cheselborne Inclosure Award of 1844, which showed an awarded public carriageway between points A-B-C-D on Drawing ref 18/11. This was evidence of a way carrying public vehicular rights over this length of the claimed byway. Further evidence indicated that the remainder of the route, between points D-E, was a pre-existing public route unaffected by the Inclosure process. Officers drew attention to the objectors’ assertion that the route had been laid out on the ground in accordance with the Award and pointed the Committee to the Report where this issues was considered. Officers went on to explain that there are other documents suggesting that the claimed route carried vehicular rights such as the Dewlish Enclosure Award and the Dewlish Tithe Map which showed the route continuing D-E.
In addition to this evidence, the report ... view the full minutes text for item 23. |
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To consider a report by the Service Director for Environment, Infrastructure and Economy. Minutes: The Committee considered a report by the Service Director Environment, Infrastructure and Economy on the determination of an application to modify the Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way to upgrade Bridleway 14, Beaminster to record it as a Byway Open to All Traffic (BOAT) following a recent Supreme Court ruling. It was confirmed that the Committee was being asked to revisit a decision to refuse five applications for BOATs taken on 7 October 2010, following a Judicial Review and subsequent Supreme Court ruling.
Officers confirmed that in response to an application by the Friends of Dorset Rights of Way – subsequently adopted by the Trail Riders Fellowship - an investigation was carried out to upgrade to a byway open to all traffic the route between points A, B, C, D and E on Drawing 18/12 to the report. The Committee were now being asked to consider the evidence relating to the status of the claimed route. The Committee also needed to determine whether the applications had been made in accordance with the statutory requirements in order to determine whether rights for mechanically propelled vehicles had been extinguished.
With the aid of a visual presentation, and in taking into account the provisions of the Update Sheet made available to members prior to the meeting and appended to these minutes, the basis for the application was explained and what it entailed. Photographs and plans were shown to the Committee by way of illustration. This showed the claimed route, in its current condition and the points between which it ran; a track between hedges and fences, surfaced partly with tarmac and partly with stone.
The documentary evidence contained in the report was referred to in detail and how this was applied in the officer’s reasoning for coming to the recommendation they had. The weight to be given to the documentary evidence was explained. Officers confirmed that there was no user evidence. The Committee’s attention was drawn to what they were being asked to take into consideration in coming to their decision.
Officers confirmed that, in terms of documentary evidence, evidence provided by way of a series of maps and also documents resulting from the Finance Act 1910 had been analysed to determine how the route had been depicted over time but these had proven to be inconclusive in terms of providing sufficient evidence to show that historic vehicular rights existed.
Furthermore, the Beaminster lnclosure Award of 1809 - which would have otherwise been considered to be the most significant indication of the status of a route – did not demonstrate that the nearby awarded public carriageway continued north-eastwards over the length of the claimed byway, although it was noted that the words 'To Meerhay' were written at the point where this awarded road terminated at the boundary of the land shown on the lnclosure map.
Moreover, officers confirmed that there was seen to be nothing in the process of the drawing-up of the Definitive Map to suggest that the claimed ... view the full minutes text for item 24. |
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To consider a report by the Service Director for Environment, Infrastructure and Economy.
Minutes: The Committee considered a report by the Service Director Environment, Infrastructure and Economy on the determination of an application to modify the Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way to upgrade Bridleways 17 (Part), 35 and Crabb’s Barn Lane, Beaminster to record them as Byways Open to All Traffic (BOAT), following a recent Supreme Court ruling. It was confirmed that the Committee was being asked to revisit a decision to refuse five applications for BOATs taken on 7 October 2010, following a Judicial Review and subsequent Supreme Court ruling.
Officers confirmed that in response to an application by the Friends of Dorset Rights of Way – subsequently adopted by the Trail Riders Fellowship - an investigation was carried out to upgrade to a byway open to all traffic Bridleways 17 (Part), 35 and Crabb’s Barn Lane, Beaminster. The Committee were now being asked to consider the evidence relating to the status of the claimed route. The Committee also needed to determine whether the applications had been made in accordance with the statutory requirements in order to determine whether rights for mechanically propelled vehicles had been extinguished.
With the aid of a visual presentation, and in taking into account the provisions of the Update Sheet made available to members prior to the meeting and appended to these minutes, the basis for the application was explained and what it entailed. Photographs and plans were shown to the Committee by way of illustration. This showed the claimed route and the points between which it ran in its current condition, as a grassy field-edge path between points A-C, a stone track between points C-F, and then a tarmac route from points F-I.
The documentary and user evidence contained in the report was referred to in detail and how this was applied in the officer’s reasoning for coming to the recommendation they had. The weight to be given to the user and documentary evidence was explained. The Committee’s attention was drawn to what they were being asked to take into consideration in coming to their decision.
Officers confirmed that the most substantial of the documentary evidence was the Beaminster lnclosure Award of 1809, which contained a plan showing a route which corresponded to Crabb's Barn Lane, between points C and E on plan 18/13. The Award described this way as 'one other public carriage road and highway 30 feet wide'. This was considered to be evidence of a way carrying public vehicular rights over this length of the claimed byway. However, the value of the lnclosure Award in providing evidence of public status was confined to that length of the claimed route that was awarded by it, with there being no other plan contained in the lnclosure Award. That said, the remaining lengths of the claimed byway, between points A, B and C, and between E, F, G, H and I, were marked on the Award Map as ‘public highway to Hooke’ which is evidence that that part of the route was already considered ... view the full minutes text for item 25. |
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Consideration of Urgent Item |
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Planning Application 6/2019/0168 - Demolition Of Bovington Middle School, Cologne Road, Bovington - Matter of Urgency Minutes: The Committee was asked to consider a report by the Service Director Environment, Infrastructure and Economy in determining an application as a matter of urgency – under the provisions of the Constitution - which sought agreement to delegate the determination of planning application 6/2019/0168 for the demolition of Bovington Middle School, Cologne Road, Bovington to the Planning and Regulation Manager or its equivalent role in Dorset Council.
Officers confirmed that due to the urgent nature of this proposal - in order that a development to accommodate SEND pupils could be constructed as soon as practicable to meet those needs - it was necessary to consider a suitable decision-making process to ensure it could be delivered in a timely manner.
Given the need as described, the Committee agreed that the planning application should be approved as a matter of urgency on the basis of the provisions of the Service Director’s report.
Resolved That under the appropriate provisions of the County Council’s Constitution, delegated authority be granted to the Planning and Regulation Manager - or its equivalent designation in the structure of Dorset Council - for the determination of planning application 6/20/0168, for the demolition of former Bovington Middle School and associated works.
Reason for decision In order to progress matters expeditiously and expediently given the need to provided for the practicalities of the application and that the upcoming Committee cycle would not enable this matter to be resolved as necessary |
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Questions from County Councillors To answer any questions received in writing by the Chief Executive by not later than 10.00am on Monday 18 March 2019. Minutes: There were no questions raised by members under Standing Order 20(2). |
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Acknowledgements Minutes: As this was the final meeting of the Committee as part of Dorset County Council, the Chairman, on behalf of the Committee, took the opportunity to thank officers and members alike for their contribution to the work of the Committee since its inception in ensuring that it was the success it was and achieved all that it had.
The quality of the contributions made, and what the Committee had achieved, was much appreciated and was seen to have added considerable value in benefitting Dorset and all that it did. |
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Update Sheet Minutes:
Minute 18
Planning application: 6/2019/0056
Temporary relocatable housing scheme comprising 6 no. detached 1 bed units and a terrace of 11 no.1 bed units and no.2 bed unit for overnight carers with associated landscaping and car parking.
Update:
On Wednesday 20 March 2019, the clerk from Wareham Town Council sent any email detailing a representation that was made in relation to the application that was not stated in the report. The clerk stated at a meeting of Wareham Town Council Planning and Transport Committee met on the 18 February 2019, the following response to the application was agreed:
"It was resolved there was concern that this proposal could potentially negatively impact on Neighbourhood Plan policy GS2 (former middle school site) and Key Project 2 for the Health Hub and associated uses. Committee requested further information on full site proposals (including Health Hub location) together with complete implementation timelines to put this application into context with the overall scheme before determining this application".
On Wednesday 20 March 2019, the local member "Cllr Beryl Ezzard" sent an email to committee clerk confirming that they do not object to the proposed development:
"…as long as it is only "Temporary" and will be moved elsewhere when the Health Hub is finally built..."
Officer comment:
The representation referred to by Wareham Town Council was not received by Dorset County Council and in reviewing the email sent from the Clerk, it appears that the case officer referenced is from Purbeck District Council. It is therefore concluded that Wareham Town Council mistakenly sent their representation to Purbeck District Council.
Nevertheless, the planning assessment contained in the Case Officer’s report addresses similar concerns about the potential for the temporary housing to delay the permanent development of the health hub. The supporting text to Draft Policy I6: Wareham integrated health and social care hub of the emerging Purbeck Local Plan makes states that much of the requirements for adult social care housing would be delivered as part the hub. The use of the site by Dorset County Council for temporary modular housing, which can be moved when the hub is advanced further, is clearly referenced as an appropriate interim use. Purbeck District Council have not objected to the proposal and their senior housing officer has expressed support for the provision of modular housing as a way of meeting the demand for short-medium term accommodation for vulnerable adults. A planning condition is recommended limiting the development to three years, by when the units will have been relocated from site for the provision of permanent housing phase of the hub. Minute 19
Planning application 6/2018/0567
Installation of a new Power Generation Plant, incorporating 2 no. 12MW gas engines within an engine hall; selective catalytic reduction units; waste heat recovery units incorporated within 2 no.15.2 M exhaust stacks and associated works at Wytch Farm Gathering Station. Decommissioning of 2 no. existing gas turbines and waste heat recovery unit.
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Amended Condition – no. 18
Officer Comment Condition no.18 requires ... view the full minutes text for item 29. |
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6/2019/0168 Planning application for the Demolition of Bovington Middle School, Bovington - Report of the Service Director Environment, Infrastructure and Economy Minutes:
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