Venue: The Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AS
Contact: Megan Rochester Email: megan.r.rochester@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
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Apologies To receive any apologies for absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from
Cllrs Robin Cook, Mike Barron, and Julie Robinson. |
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Declarations of Interest To disclose any pecuniary, other registrable or personal interest as set out in the adopted Code of Conduct. In making their decision councillors are asked to state the agenda item, the nature of the interest and any action they propose to take as part of their declaration. If required, further advice should be sought from the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting. Minutes: No declarations of
disclosable pecuniary interests were made at the meeting. |
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To confirm the
minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 5th April. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 5th April were
confirmed and signed. |
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Registration for public speaking and statements Members of the
public wishing to speak to the Committee on a planning application should
notify the Democratic Services Officer listed on the front of this agenda. This
must be done no later than two clear working days before the meeting. Please
refer to the Guide to Public Speaking at Planning Committee. GuidanceforspeakingatPlanningCommittee.doc.pdf
(dorsetcouncil.gov.uk). The deadline for
notifying a request to speak is 8.30am on Thursday 27th April. 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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P/OUT/2021/05751- Land at Matchams Stadium Matchams Lane St Leonards BH24 2BU PDF 668 KB Demolition of existing buildings and structures and erection of a continuing care retirement community with up to 330 extra care units (Use Class C2) and up to 60 bed care home (Use Class C2), associated communal and care facilities, landscaping and open space, Alternative Natural Greenspace (ANG), parking and infrastructure, means of access and internal access roads. Use of land as nature conservation area, to include ecological enhancements and restoration (outline application to determine access only with all other matters reserved). Additional documents:
Minutes: The Case
Officer provided members with an update as follows; ·
Paragraph 15.150 refers to the site being
adjacent to the Avon Valley Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV) as identified
the East Dorset District Council Area of Great Landscape Value SPG. This
designation does also extend into the site in some areas. With the
aid of a visual presentation, the Case Officer explained the planning
application to members. Details including photographs of site access, proposed
designs, site location and surrounding settlement boundaries was discussed. The
Case Officer provided members with aerial photographs, drone footage and
panoramas of the site as well as information regarding the current use of site.
Members
were informed that a recent assessment concluded that there were limited adverse
impacts on the site due to its use for racing. However, it was noted that
undiscovered contamination areas could be possible. There were some
contaminated areas on site which posed a low to moderate risk to the
environment. The presentation included photographs of the contamination
strategy that had been carried out. The Case Officer also informed members that
the site was within the Green Belt Boundary and was surrounded by an Area of
Great Landscape Value (AGLV). Details regarding heritage assets near the site
were also provided. With the
aid of photographs, The Case Officer presented the proposed site plans, site
use and access using illustrative masterplans. Illustrative green
infrastructure strategy details were also discussed, in
particular, walking routes, viewpoints, seating areas and alternative
natural greenspaces. The Case Officer also gave details of bus routes and
unconnected national cycle networks. Members were informed that the proposal
fell to make a contribution to affordable housing, but
that the applicant had declined to agree to this. The presentation also
included information regarding vehicle tracking and access parameter plan,
visibility splays as well as existing and proposed Biodiversity Net Gain plans.
The Case
Officer provided details regarding Natural England objections and discussed the
outcomes. Members were also shown the visual effects of site using different
viewpoints from Dark Skies map and images from lighting surveys. The
presentation also included details of the Water Drainage Strategy and proposed
soakaways. The Case Officer concluded her presentation by stating that the
Green Belt would be negatively impacted. The proposal was considered to cause
harm to Habitats Sites which could not be mitigated, and to have unacceptable
impacts on protected areas of particular importance, the Officer’s
recommendation was to refuse. Public
Participation Jay Trim spoke in objection to the proposal. She explained that the site had created a supportive community. Ms Trim also discussed how the Local area plans had not been considered by the applicant, therefore the application should not go ahead. Members were also informed that protected species were still existent on the site, the proposed development could be damaging. Ms Trim also discussed the narrow road which wasn’t overly accessible, as well as there being no local need for care homes in the area. The objector had concerns regarding where their ... view the full minutes text for item 361. |
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P/VOC/2022/07839- Land at Leigh Road Colehill Wimborne BH21 2BZ PDF 502 KB Application to Vary Condition 1 of Approved P/A 3/17/0848/FUL (Hybrid
planning application comprising 1) Full application for 44 dwellings with associated roads, footways,
amenity areas, parking, open space, a drainage pumping station and a
sustainable urban drainage system with surface water attenuation ponds in the
eastern sector of the site as well as the provision of a principal access road
from Leigh Road as per the scheme approved under ref 3/14/1097/FUL other than
the amended surface water drainage arrangements and 2) Outline planning application for a First School of 1.2 hectares in
extent with means of access via the road and footway system incorporated in the
accompanying full application and other matters reserved:-
all as part of the development provided for under Policy WWMC8 of the Christchurch and East
Dorset Local Plan Part 1 - Core Strategy (2014).) To vary the extent of the site access further to detailed discussions with Dorset Highways. Additional documents: Minutes: The Case
Officer provided members with an updated officer recommendation as follows; A) Grant permission subject to the completion of a legal
agreement under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as
amended) in a form to be agreed by the legal services manager to secure
the following: - further affordable housing contribution of £99,911 And the conditions noted below OR B) Refuse permission if the legal agreement under section
106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) is not
completed by (6 months from the date of committee) or such extended time
as agreed by the Head of Planning. The case officer also noted the following amendment to
the officer report: -
Land where the diverted culvert was located
is protected by covenants and is not required to be transferred to the school
site. -
Paragraph 17.0 of the officer report advises
conditions 9,10, 12, 15, 19 and 20 have been discharged. Condition 14 for
landscaping has also recently been discharged and will be updated to a
compliance condition. With the
aid of a visual presentation, the Case Officer explained the planning
application to members. Details including photographs of the site, proposed
designs, and the site location. Members were shown existing properties near the
site and were provided with the history of the site. The site junction is
within the Green Belt, however, upon consultation with the Highways team, the proposed
access to the site would be reduced in size. The Case Officer showed members
the approved plan and reminded them what had previously been approved,
including information regarding approved drainage. The Officer’s recommendation
was to approve. Steve
Savage, Dorset Council’s Transport Development Manager, informed members that
the proposed amendment to the size of the junction was appropriate for the
level of traffic movement. He highlighted that it would tie into the new local
cycle network. Highways believed that it was an appropriate amendment to what
had previously been approved. Public
Participation Mr
Hoskinson spoke on behalf of the applicant. He informed members that the
development was progressing well, and the revised junction had several benefits
including a reduction in construction, a simplified junction and a reduced cost
which allowed for additional contributions to go towards affordable housing. He
hoped members would support the officer’s recommendation. Members
questions and comments ·
Members were pleased with the amendment to
the previous approved plans. ·
Praised the officer’s report and noted the
benefit of an increase in contributions towards affordable housing. Having had the opportunity to discuss the merits of the application and
an understanding of all this entailed; having considered the officer’s report
and presentation; the written representatives; and what they had heard at the
meeting, a motion to approve the officer’s recommendation to
approve planning permission as recommended, was proposed by Cllr Shane Bartlett, and seconded by Cllr David Morgan. Decision: To approve the officer’s recommendation to grant. |
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P/RES/2022/08401- Land East of New Road West Parley PDF 687 KB Reserved Matters submission comprising layout, scale,
appearance and landscaping pursuant to condition 1 of outline permission ref. 3/17/3609/OUT for Phase 2 comprising 148 dwellings (Use Class
C3) with public open space and landscaping. Vehicular access off Christchurch Road and Church Lane as approved in the outline planning permission. Additional documents: Minutes: The Case
Officer provided members with an update as follows; ·
Paragraph 15.48 of the officer report relates
to plot 384. With the
aid of a visual presentation, the Case Officer explained the planning
application to members. Details including photographs of site location, access,
and proposed designs were included. Members were also provided with details of
rights of way and the relationship between the proposed site and Dorset
Heathlands. The Case Officer’s presentation also included details regarding
SANG and the proposed layout of the development and heights of the elevations.
Members were informed of the housing mix and approved designs and were shown
the link roads and approved access points. Retention and plantation of trees,
foliage and Surface Water Drainage strategies were also discussed and
considered sufficient. Public
Participation The agent
praised the officer’s detailed report. He informed members that the development
had a detailed design code which had been submitted and approved by the council.
Mr Packer assured members that the site met the local housing needs and was
well connected. The agent also discussed the suitable drainage structure to
support the development as well as design and layout considerations. He hoped
that the delivery of a high-quality development would encourage members to
endorse the officer’s recommendation to grant. The Local
Ward Member raised concerns from residents. He felt that the roads would not be
compliant, and the development needed further consideration regarding sewage.
Cllr Parry discussed the local need for immunities, including doctors’
surgeries. A new development would add to the constraints and pressure on
health services. The Ward member also discussed the greenspace and informed
members that the view from the community was to refuse. Members
questions and comments · Pleased to see an inclusion of 3-bedroom affordable housing. ·
Clarification regarding affordable housing
location on the site. ·
Clarification regarding if roads met safety
standards but not adoption standards. ·
Maintenance and management of roads. ·
Confirmation of visual appearance of flats in
both phases 1 and 2 being similar to ensure
continuity. ·
Consider a LEAP or LAP area to accommodate
for young children. ·
Assurance of refuse vehicles. ·
Clarification regarding sizes of apartments. ·
Concerns regarding limited access from the
flats to the green space area. ·
Lack of play areas across the site for
children. ·
Members noted the concerns of the local ward
member and residents. Having had the opportunity to discuss the merits of the application and
an understanding of all this entailed; having considered the officer’s report
and presentation; the written representatives; and what they had heard at the
meeting, a motion to approve the officer’s recommendation to
approve planning permission as recommended, was proposed by Cllr Shane Bartlett, and seconded by Cllr John Worth. Decision: To approve the officer’s recommendation to grant. |
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P/FUL/2022/07443- Warlands, 71 Burnbake Road, Verwood BH31 6ES PDF 482 KB Erect 3 dwellings (amended scheme). Additional documents: Minutes: With the
aid of a visual presentation, the Case Officer explained the planning
application to members. Details including photographs of site access, existing
properties, proposed designs, and the history of the site were discussed. The
Case Officer also informed members that Highways were satisfied and did not
raise any concerns. The presentation also included proposed street scene
designs for the proposed development and provided members with details of
potential overlooking and distances between existing and proposed dwellings.
Retention and plantation of trees and hedging was also discussed. Members were
informed that parking had been allocated for each dwelling and The Case Officer
discussed the additional conditions. The recommendation was to grant subject to
conditions. Public
Participation The agent
spoke in favour of the application. He informed members that the site was
within a sustainable location with links to public transport. He discussed the
design of the properties as well as reflecting on the character of the area. Mr
Moir also discussed the assess points which had been considered safe by
highways as well as the reinforcement of highways. The agent believed that the
proposal accepted and addressed the concerns of the previous scheme. He hoped
members would support the officer’s recommendation. Members
questions and comments · Clarification regarding conditions set out in the officer’s report. ·
Added an advisory note for traffic movement
on the lane. Members requested to update the informative note. ·
Amendment to condition of provisions of
landscaping. Having had the opportunity to discuss the merits of the application and
an understanding of all this entailed; having considered the officer’s report
and presentation; the written representatives; and what they had heard at the
meeting, a motion to approve the officer’s recommendation to
approve planning permission as recommended, was proposed by Cllr Shane Bartlett, and seconded by Cllr Barry Goringe,
subject to amended and additional conditions. Decision: To approve the officer’s recommendation to grant. |
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P/FUL/2023/01030- Knoll Beach Ferry Road Swanage BH19 3AQ PDF 397 KB Disabled persons WC and changing building. Additional documents: Minutes: With the
aid of a visual presentation, the Case Officer explained the planning
application to members. Details including aerial photographs of the site as
well as proposed floor plans and elevations were shown. The Case Officer also
provided members with details of the proposed building materials and informed
them that the site was within the AONB, but the site caused no harm. Members
were informed of flood risks and the condition of mitigation was discussed. The
recommendation was to grant. Public
Participation There was
no public participation. Members
questions and comments · Praised the officer’s report. · Members had no concerns and believed the site would accommodate for more
people. ·
Members
considered that a sedum roof for the building would be an improvement and the
decision for the application was delegated to officers to see if a sedum roof
could be provided. Having had the opportunity to discuss the merits of the application and
an understanding of all this entailed; having considered the officer’s report
and presentation; the written representatives; and what they had heard at the
meeting, a motion to approve the officer’s recommendation to
approve planning permission as recommended, was proposed by Cllr Shane Bartlett, and seconded by Cllr Bill Trite. Decision: To approve the officer’s recommendation to grant. |
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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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Exempt Business To move the exclusion of the press and the public for the following item in view of the likely disclosure of exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 3 of schedule 12 A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) The public and the press will be asked to leave the meeting whilst the item of business is considered. Minutes: There was no exempt
business. |
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