Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence

Apologies for absence were received from …

An apology for absence was received from …

No apologies for absence were received at the meeting.

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.

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

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 5^th July 2023.

The minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 5^th July were confirmed and signed.

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.  Guide to Public Speaking at Planning Committee

The deadline for notifying a request to speak is 8.30am on Monday 31^st July 2023.

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

Members considered written reports submitted on planning applications as set out below.

Demolition of existing single storey attached garage, erection of detached double garage, subdivision of plot, and erection of new two storey four-bedroom dwelling.

It was requested by the applicant, that the application P/FUL/2023/00735 be withdrawn.

Relief of condition 2 of PA6/78/784 (Erect extension to convert store to residential unit) to allow existing residential unit tied to the Ailwood Farm to be used as an independent dwelling (without compliance with condition 2 of PA6/78/784).

With the aid of a visual presentation including plans and aerial photographs, the presenting Officer identified the site and explained the proposal and relevant planning policies to members. Photographs of the site location, listed buildings, proposed floorplans, and existing elevations were included. Members were also provided with details of the history of the site as well as the existing use and were informed that it was within the AONB and that there had been no identified harm to the character of the area. The presenting Officer discussed heritage assets and highlighted to members that there had been no objections from highways. On balance, officers judged that the harm did not outweigh the benefits and the recommendation was for approval, subject to conditions set out in the officer’s report.

Public Participation

The agent spoke in support of the proposal. The agent highlighted to members that there had been no objections from the Parish Council. He explained the proposal to members and discussed the history and amenities of the site. The agent assured members that the applicant had been transparent and explained the use of the building over the last 10 years. He considered that the proposal caused no material harm to the listed building and did not feel as though it was within an unsustainable location. The agent thanked members for their time.

Members questions and comments

·       Confirmation as to whether the proposal was an existing dwelling or additional.

·       Members requested further information on what the original condition achieved.

·       Clarification that officers had been in consultation with neighbours.

·       Confirmation on the extent of the residential curtilage and use of an outbuilding on site.

·       Members thanked the officer for a comprehensive report.

·       Members referred to comments of concern made by the Local Ward Member.

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 GRANT planning permission as recommended, was proposed by Cllr Robin Cook, and seconded by Cllr Shane Bartlett.

Decision: To grant the officer’s recommendation for approval subject to conditions set out in the officer’s report.

Installation of a Telecommunications Cabin in a 5m-by-5m compound, which will also house a power unit, air conditioning unit and a Footway 10 chamber.

With the aid of a visual presentation including plans and aerial photographs, the presenting Officer identified the site and explained the proposal and relevant planning policies to members. Photographs of the site location and proposed elevations were included. The presenting Officer highlighted to members that additional planting would be included to mitigate visual impacts. On balance, the benefits outweighed the harm and there had been no objections from the Town Council. The recommendation was for approval subject to conditions set out in the officer’s report and the proposed additional condition ( no 6).

Public Participation

There were no public speakers.

Members questions and comments

·       Members felt that there was  sufficient space on the site to accommodate the proposed cabin and fencing.

·       Confirmation as to whether measures were in place regarding security.

·       Clarification regarding access by vehicles.

·       Noise mitigation

·       Members agreed that planting was necessary to mitigate impacts on the street scene.

·       Members praised the officer’s report and presentation.

·       Clarification on neighbourhood plan policy and lack of objection from the Local Town Council.

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 delegate the GRANT planning permission to officers,  subject to

1.    the expiry date of local publicity advising that the proposed development does not accord with the provisions of Policy GS1 of the made Wareham Neighbourhood Plan (Development Plan), and subject to no representations being received that raise new material planning considerations and are contrary to the recommendation of approval.

2.    to conditions set out in the officers report and the additional condition 6.

Decision: To delegate the GRANT planning permission to officers subject to

1.the expiry date of local publicity advising that the proposed development does not accord with the provisions of Policy GS1 of the made Wareham Neighbourhood Plan (Development Plan), and subject to no representations being received that raise new material planning considerations and are contrary to the recommendation of approval.

2. to conditions set out in the officers report and the additional condition 6.

6. No equipment, materials, machinery, or vehicles shall be stored, placed, or parked in any area to the south of the proposed compound, nor shall any excavation be made within this area, without the written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:  To ensure that trees are afforded adequate physical protection during construction.

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.

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 6 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.

There are not exempt items scheduled for this meeting.

There was no exempt business.