Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Barry Goringe.

To disclose any pecuniary, other registrable or non-registrable interests 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.

No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were made at the meeting.

Councillor Bill Trite confirmed that as he had previously expressed an opinion about the development – as set out in the report - he would not participate in the discussion or vote on minute 214, but had instead chosen to comment solely as a local Ward Member. Other than speaking as local Member, he played no part in consideration of that minute.

To receive and note the minutes of the meeting held on 25 August 2021.

The minutes of the meeting held on 25 August 2021 were noted.

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.

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.

To consider a report by the Head of Planning.

The Committee was asked to consider application 6/2021/0048 for the erection of ground floor entrance porch, bay window extensions at ground and first floor levels, and Juliette balcony at second floor to front (north) elevation; the conversion and extension of an existing outbuilding to rear (south) for habitable accommodation with connecting glazed link from first floor level of house; and alterations to windows and doors at 1 Old Coastguard Cottages, Peveril Point Road, Swanage

With the aid of a visual presentation, and taking account the detail in the report, officers provided context of what the main proposals, principles and planning issues of the development were; how these were to be progressed; and what this entailed. The presentation focused on not only what the development entailed and its detailed design – appearance, elevations and dimensions - but what effect it would have on residential amenity and the character the area, including the Dorset AONB and the Swanage Conservation Area and taking into account the policies against which this application was being assessed. The officer provided for an update which confirmed an additional condition: “in the first instance and in all subsequent occasions, the ground and first floor bay windows shall be separated by white panels to match the existing dwelling”. The reason for this was in the interests of visual amenity in the Conservation area.

Plans and photographs provided an illustration of the location and appearance of the development, its design and dimensions, how it would look; the materials to be used; environmental considerations; and its setting within that part of Swanage and the wider landscape - including the Dorset AONB and from Swanage Bay.

The proposal was to make alterations to the north (front) elevation of the house to form a bay window extension at ground and first floor, an entrance porch adjacent to the bay window, and a Juliette balcony on the second floor. On the western (side) elevation, the proposal was to add windows and rooflights to improve internal lighting. To the south (rear), it was proposed to replace a mono-pitch roof with a pitched roof convert and extend the existing outbuilding to form an additional bedroom with en-suite. To achieve this, the ground behind the existing building would be excavated to the level of the outbuilding floor, with retaining walls constructed to hold the adjoining ground. A glass link would be installed between the outbuilding and the house, connecting on the first-floor rear elevation of the dwelling.

Officers showed the development’s relationship with other adjacent residential

development and how the extension was designed to be in keeping with the

characteristics of the established local environment, as far as possible. The characteristics and topography of the site was shown and its relationship with the row of cottages. Views around it were shown, which provided a satisfactory understanding of all that was necessary.

In summary, officers planning assessment adjudged that the overall design of

the development was considered to be largely acceptable, with all,

significant, planning matters having  ...  view the full minutes text for item 214.

To consider a report by the Head of Planning.

Reason for Decisions

• The repairs were required to ensure the structural integrity of the structure, for the safety of road users and to enable on-going movement of vehicles including HGVs.

• The works would lead to less than substantial harm to significance of the heritage asset. The public benefits of the bridge repair works outweighed this level of harm.

• There were no material considerations which would warrant refusal of this application

To consider a summary of recent planning appeal decisions made.

Members considered a planning appeals summary of recent Inspector appeal decisions.

Whilst noting these, one member considered that decisions taken by the Inspector, relating to Ballard Down, Swanage and Misty Cottage, Worth Matravers -which was contrary to the Committee’s decision - to be disappointing.

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.

There were no urgent items for consideration.