Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Robin Cook, Mike Dyer and Julie Robinson.

To disclose any pecuniary, other registerable or non-registerable interests as set out in the adopted Code of Conduct. In making their disclosure 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.

To confirm the minutes of the meetings held on:-

·        28 July 2021

·        25 August 2021

·        29 September 2021

·        13 October 2021

·        27 October 2021

·        1 December 2021

·        5 January 2022

·        9 February 2022

The minutes of the meetings held on 28 July 2021, 25 August 2021, 29 September 2021, 13 October 2021, 27 October 2021, 1 December 2021, 5 January 2022 and 9 February 2022 were confirmed.

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 Committees

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 the applications listed below for planning permission.

a)       6/2021/0262 - Withy Lakes, Church Knowle, BH20 5NG - Erect detached self-build rural exception site dwelling 

b)       6/2021/0249 Tower House, Tower Hill, Bere Regis - Demolish existing property and erect 5 detached properties with associated parking, access and landscaping.

c)        P/HOU/2021/04823 - 7 Stanbarrow Close, Bere Regis, Wareham - Proposed single/two storey extension to rear elevation. Extension of side boundary wall and form new pedestrian access. 

d)       P/FUL/2021/04102 - Pear Tree Nursery School, Parley First School, Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, BH22 8QD - Demolition of existing nursery structures and construction of replacement nursery building. 

e)       P/FUL/2021/03912- Hayeswood First School, Cutlers Place, Colehill – Formation of a new vehicle entrance, relocate existing pedestrian entrance and reformation of the car parking and car park spaces. New access ramp, fencing and gates.

6/2021/0262 - Withy Lakes, Church Knowle, BH20 5NG - Erect detached self-build rural exception site dwelling

The Committee considered application 6/2021/0262 to erect a detached self-build rural exception site dwelling, at Withy Lakes, Church Knowle – the definition of a rural exception site being a small site used for affordable housing, in perpetuity, where the site would not normally be used for housing, in addressing the needs of the local community by accommodating households who are either current residents or have an existing family or employment connection. How any resale value formula was derived was clarified, with the District Valuer recommending a resale value of 47% of the market value. The prescriptions on self-build affordable housing were drawn to the attention of Members and, due to the increasing numbers on the housing register and the shortage of general needs affordable housing, officers considered it was vital to provide such affordable housing.

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, but what effect it would have on residential amenity and the character the area, taking into account the policies against which this application was being assessed.

Plans and photographs provided an illustration of how the development was to look – including its design, dimensions and appearance; access and highway considerations; environmental and land management considerations; drainage and water management considerations, the means of landscaping and screening and the development’s setting within that part of Church Knowle and the Dorset AONB.

Officers showed the development’s relationship with other adjacent residential

development, with the characteristics and topography of the site being shown. Views into the site and around it was shown, which provided a satisfactory understanding of all that was necessary.

What assessment had been made in the officers coming to their recommendation were drawn to the attention of the Committee, with the proposal being considered to be acceptable in relation to material planning considerations, with all significant planning matters having been appropriately, or adequately, addressed.

Church Knowle Parish Council opposed the application on the grounds that it would be development of agricultural land outside the defined settlement boundary and in the AONB.

Steve Tapscott, the agent, considered the application to be of merit and was designed to meet a specific need with the development not being remote from and village and adjacent to an already established property.

Having heard what was said, officers responded to some of the pertinent issues raised, being confident that each one could be addressed by the provisions of the application.

The opportunity was then given for members to ask questions of the presentation and what they had heard, in seeking clarification of aspects so

as to have a better understanding in coming to a decision.

Some important points raised, some  ...  view the full minutes text for item 261.

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.