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Apologies To receive any apologies for absence Minutes: An apology for absence was received from Cllr Louie O'Leary. Media |
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Declarations of Interest To receive any declarations of interest Minutes: Cllr John Worth declared that
he had predetermined application WD/D/20/001703 -
Land Adjacent to Buckland House, Buckland House Lane, Buckland Ripers, DT3 4FT. He
would speak as the Ward Member and not take
part in the debate or vote on this application. Cllr Jean Dunseith declared
that she had predetermined application WD/D/20/001703
- Land Adjacent to Buckland House, Buckland House Lane, Buckland Ripers, DT3 4FT. She
would speak as the Ward Member and not take
part in the debate or vote on this application. |
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To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 3 December 2020. Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 3 December 2020 were
confirmed and would be signed at a future date. |
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Public Participation PDF 49 KB To receive
questions or statements on the business of the committee from town and parish
councils and members of the public. Public speaking
has been suspended for virtual committee meetings during the Covid-19 crisis
and public participation will be dealt with through written submissions only. Members of the public who live, work or represent an
organisation within the Dorset Council area, may submit up to two questions or
a statement of up to a maximum of 450 words. All submissions must be sent
electronically to denise.hunt@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk by the deadline set out
below. When submitting a question please indicate who the question is for
and include your name, address and contact details. Questions and
statements received in line with the council’s rules for public participation
will be published as a supplement to the agenda. Questions will
be read out by an officer of the council and a response given by the
appropriate Portfolio Holder or officer at the meeting. All questions,
statements and responses will be published in full within the minutes of the
meeting. The deadline for submission of the full text of a question or
statement is 8.30am on 5 January 2021. Additional documents: Minutes: Representations by the public to
the Committee on individual planning applications are detailed below. There
were no questions, petitions or deputations received on other items on this occasion. |
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Planning Applications To consider the applications listed below for planning permission Minutes: Members
considered written reports submitted on planning applications as set out below. |
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Use of land to site toilet/shower block and erection of decking and steps (retrospective). Minutes: Cllr Jean Dunseith and Cllr John Worth did not take part in the debate or vote on this application. The Committee considered a retrospective application for use
of land to site a a toilet/shower block and erection
of decking and steps. The Senior Planning officer presented the proposal for a
permanent toilet and shower block. A
temporary block had been a condition of an original planning permission granted
under officer delegation in 2019 in connection with use of the field for
camping between 23 June - 8 September each year. The Committee was advised that this was a new planning
application for a permanent structure that needed to be considered on its own
merits and was not a variation of conditions approved as part of the previous
permission in 2019. Plans and photographs showed the location and appearance of
the toilet/shower block and its visual impact on the rural area, in particular, from different points along Nottington Lane drawing nearer to the site. The key planning issues were outlined including principle of
development, visual amenity and biodiversity, as well as a summary of the
conditions in connection with the application, if approved. Public
written representations received, some of which were also read out at the
meeting, are attached to these minutes. Cllr John
Worth, speaking as the Ward Member - Chickerell, highlighted the lack of regard
for the planning process or adherence to the original permission by the
applicant; the permanency and increased size of the structure, impact on visual
amenity and the weakness of the Covid pandemic as a
reason for its size given its presence on the site since September 2019. Cllr Jean Dunseith, also speaking as the Ward Member -
Chickerell, highlighted that conditions existed to put a boundary around the
planning permission and those attached to the original permission had been
disregarded. In her view this would be a
judgement on the importance of conditions. Whilst appreciating the desire to achieve an award winning
camping site, the Committee expressed concerns relating to a lack of respect
for the planning process in the way the development had been carried out; the
need for a Biodiversity Plan including impact of lighting on wildlife ; the
adequacy of the soakaway and septic tank to support a larger block and the need
for disabled access. Members requested additional conditions including the
requirement for a Biodiversity Plan and disabled access. The Committee was advised that the lighting associated with
the block was switched off during periods when not in use and that the efficacy
of the soakaway / septic tank would be a private matter for the applicant and
that any complaints was a separate issue to be dealt with by the Environmental
Health department. Subject to the inclusion of the suggested additional
conditions, it was proposed by Cllr Kate Wheller, seconded by Cllr Nick Ireland Decision: That authority be delegated to the Head of Planning to approve subject to the planning conditions as set out in the officer’s report ... view the full minutes text for item 58. |
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Update Enforcement Report - Homestead Farm, Main Street, Bothenhampton, Bridport, DT6 4BJ PDF 150 KB Breach of Planning:
Demolition of original farmhouse and Erection of a dwelling not in accordance
with planning approval WD/D/17/002888 as amended via the approved non material amendment approvals WD/D/19/000355/NMA & WD/D/19/000624/NMA. Additional documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered an update on enforcement action in respect of a breach of
planning - demolition of the original farmhouse and erection of a dwelling not
in accordance with planning approval WD/D/17/002888 as amended
via the approved non material amendment (NMA)
approvals WD/D/19/000355/NMA & WD/D/19/000624/NMA. The Senior Enforcement Officer confirmed that a Section 78
appeal had been submitted by the applicants that would be dealt with by a
planning inquiry. If this appeal was
dismissed, the Planning Inspector would provide a view on the harm created by
the development that could underpin any future enforcement action. He therefore advised that enforcement action
should not be undertaken before the appeal decision was known. The public written representations were read out at the
meeting and are attached to these minutes.
The Senior Enforcement Officer responded to the points raised during
public participation. The Committee expressed concern regarding the measurements
contained in the various plans and were assured that the "as built"
measurements were correct and that plans submitted as a result of the various
NMAs and as part of the appeal documentation would be vigorously checked by
officers over the coming weeks. A request was made to not lose sight of the fact that the
building footprint had altered meaning that it was closer to Main Street and
higher up the slope. Proposed by Cllr Jean Dunseith, seconded by Cllr Bill
Pipe. Decision: That
committee agrees that no formal enforcement action be taken at this time
pending the determination of the appeal lodged by the owner, which if refused
gives the Council support in taking formal enforcement action and being able to
successfully defend that decision at any subsequent challenge. Should the appeal be dismissed and the Council’s refusal of planning permission be upheld, then a further report will be presented to the next available committee seeking authority to enforce against those elements refused consent, and/or, those elements identified by the Inspector’s decision letter as being harmful to amenity. |
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Urgent items To consider any items of business which the Chairman has had prior notification and considers to be urgent pursuant to section 100B (4) b) of the Local Government Act 1972 The reason for the urgency shall be recorded in the minutes. Minutes: There were no urgent items. |
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