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Apologies To receive any apologies for absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Kate Wheller and Cllr Louie O'Leary. |
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Declarations of Interest To receive any declarations of interest Minutes: Councillor Sarah Williams declared a non-pecuniary interest
in application WD/D/19/001887 - Harbour Masters
Office, The Mound, Quayside, West Bay as she was a member of the Harbours
Committee. She confirmed that this application
had not been discussed by the Harbours Committee. Cllr Nick Ireland stated that he had not pre-determined application WD/D/19/002390 - Mulberry House, Roman Road, Osmington, Weymouth, DT3 6ER, however, the applicants were his neighbours and therefore he would not take part in the debate or vote and leave the room during consideration of this application. |
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a) To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 14 November 2019. b) Clarification of previous minutes of meeting held on Thursday 4 July 2019. Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 14 November 2019 were
confirmed and signed. Members were advised of an amendment that was necessary to
the minutes of the meeting held on 4 July 2020 in order to accurately reflect
the decision that had been made by members. The omission in the minutes related
to Application WP/16/00253/OUT and WD/D/16/000739 - Land to the North of Littlemoor, Weymouth and concerned an amendment to one of
the items in the Section 106 Agreement to add the words highlighted in bold
below:- On site provision of Children's Play and Open Space
Facilities and financial contribution of up
to £478,162; the sum to be off-set
against the value of the on-site provision. Proposed by Cllr David Gray, seconded by Cllr Sarah
Williams. Decision: That the amendment to the minutes highlighted in bold be approved. |
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Public Participation 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. 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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WD/D/19/002178 - Land West of Watton Lane, Bridport PDF 250 KB Erection of 2 No. dwellings (Outline application – Access and Layout). Minutes: The Senior Planning Officer introduced the outline
application for access and layout in respect of 2 dwellings. A correction was made to the Ward Members contained in the
report as being Cllr D Bolwell, Cllr S Williams and Cllr K Clayton. Members were shown a site location plan that detailed the
outline permission for one dwelling on the site that had already been agreed, a
site layout plan / site section, a constraints map and site location aerial
view. Although outside the Defined Development Boundary for Bridport there were
other dwellings in that area. Photos were also shown of the site and its access
from and onto Watton Lane from various directions. An update sheet circulated to the Committee at the meeting
provided an update following receipt of the Appeal Decision the previous week
for land south of Westleaze, Charminster (Appeal Ref:
APP/D1265/W/18/3206269. Members were
advised that the Planning Inspector concluded that the Council was unable to
demonstrate a 5 year housing land supply for the West Dorset and Weymouth &
Portland Local Plan area and that the position was greater than 4.12 years but
less than 4.88 years. Rachel Gershfield, who occupied a neighbouring property,
addressed the Committee in objection to the application on the basis of damage
to the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the effect on her property
and her life. In respect of the latter,
she advised that her bungalow had been built to benefit from the setting of the
field and the sea, having large picture windows. The increased use of the road would cause
lack of privacy, increased pollution and disturbance from car headlamps.
Providing 2 two storey homes showed a lack of concern for existing inhabitants
and their quality of life and the development would completely overshadow her
bungalow. Philip Somerton objected to the number of houses which he
considered to be speculative and unjustified with the same analysis reiterated
for the previous permission for the single dwelling. He drew attention to light
pollution from cars, road safety, concern regarding the AONB and obstruction of
views from West Bay. He stated that the
habitat survey had been used in a different application and was not relevant
for this site. Richard Nicholls addressed the Committee on behalf of the
Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE).
He referred to Local Plan policies SUS2 and HOUS6 (ii) and asked whether
the Dorset AONB team had been asked to comment on the proposal. He felt that this application would undermine
the Local Plan and set a precedent for development across Dorset outside of the
Defined Development Boundary that would have a detrimental effect on the
AONB. Simon Ludgate, the Agent, spoke in support of the application, stating that the site was surrounded on 3 sides by low density development and, whilst the outline application indicated the location of the properties, it did not contain details of their size or scale. The principle of development had been established on the adjacent site where outline ... view the full minutes text for item 65. |
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WD/D/19/000634 - Home Farm, Wraxall Lane, Chilfrome, Dorchester, DT2 0HA PDF 217 KB Conversion of part of existing storage barn to living space & office / meeting / drawing rooms associated with the live-work use of the site; and erection of single storey glazed link structure between the dwelling and the barn conversion. External alterations to the dwelling and existing workshop (amended description). Minutes: The Planning Officer introduced the application for the conversion of part
of an existing storage barn to living space and office/meeting/drawing rooms associated with the live-work
use of the site; erection of a single
storey glazed link structure between the dwelling and the barn conversion and external alterations to the dwelling and existing
workshop. The Committee was shown a site location plan within the AONB
and aerial views of the existing dwelling, section of the barn to be
demolished, barn section to be converted and the existing workshop and
outbuilding that would remain; the existing and proposed elevations of the
dwelling and barns. The key planning points were highlighted including principle
of development, scale, design impact on character and appearance, impact on
amenity, impact on landscape or heritage assets. The Officer’s main concerns were that the
site was outside the development boundary, that the proposed extension would
dominate the existing dwelling and that there would be an unacceptable impact
on the unlisted heritage asset. Rosemary Hamilton addressed the Committee in support of the
application and read aloud a statement on behalf of Mark Addison, the immediate
neighbour to the west side of the property.
He stated that the proposal would breathe life into the village as the
building had languished and not been used for agricultural purposes for 17
years. It would preserve a key village
site, was a practical and imaginative reuse of a building that was currently an
eyesore rather than an asset. The
applicant built to a high standard using materials that were sympathetic to the
area and would be the best chance for the village to resolve longstanding uncertainty
about the future of its central section.
The bulk of the new footprint would represent a conversion rather than
an extension and the look of the site from the crossroads remained unchanged.
Speaking for herself she stated that she was the applicant's fiancee and that this would be their home, that she had
lived in Dorset throughout her life and had no plans to live elsewhere. Cllr Ian Mitchell, Parish Councillor for Chilfrome stated that the application had the unanimous support from the Parish Council and its neighbours. The site had been purchased in 2008 when it had been in a very poor state and subsequently renovated to a high standard and used as an upholstory building. The large footprint of the 2 barns would be halved as a result of this proposal and would result in an improved appearance ... view the full minutes text for item 66. |
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WD/D/19/002390 - Mulberry House, Roman Road, Osmington, Weymouth, DT3 6ER PDF 191 KB Erect 1 No. dwelling (part retrospective) to be used as holiday let accommodation. Minutes: Cllr Nick Ireland left the room during consideration of the application. The Senior Planning Officer introduced the partly retrospective
application to erect 1 dwelling for use as a holiday let. Members were shown a plan that included the application
building, Mulberry House, Osmington House (grade II
listed) in the AONB; aerial view of site, frame plan and elevations. Photos of
the site were from the Roman Road bridleway showing a substantial tree boundary
and views of the proposed holiday let accommodation. The key planning issues were outlined including the
principle of the holiday let use and traffic movements which had received no
objection by the Highways Authority. A late representation received had been included in the
update sheet circulated to members, raising concerns regarding the use of the
bridleway which was unmade; the additional traffic that would be generated; the
ability of the sewerage system to cope with the extra discharge and the
disruption that a further sewerage line would cause to the trees and hedging
along Roman Road. Members were advised
that sewerage would be a matter for building control. Neil Williams, the agent, stated that the application
concerned the use as a holiday let and that there was no change to the external
appearance of the previously approved application. The structure was connected to an underground
foul system and its intended use would create no additional noise, was not
detrimental to levels of enjoyment of neighbouring properties and met planning
policies in full. Proposed by Cllr Susan Cockings, seconded by Cllr Peter
Barrow. Decision: That the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the appendix to these minutes. |
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WD/D/19/001887 - Harbour Masters Office, The Mound, Quayside, West Bay PDF 291 KB Change of use of part of the Harbour Masters Office from B1 to A1 (retrospective). Minutes: The Planning Officer presented the retrospective application
for a change of use of part of
the
Harbour Masters
Office from B1
to A1 use that had come before the
Committee as the Council was the applicant. Members were shown a location and site plan and photos of
the shop frontage. The key planning
matters were outlined including the principle of development and impact on the
local centre and heritage assets.
Officers considered that the goods sold were in keeping with the harbour
and that the shop would support the vibrancy and vitality of the local centre
at West Bay. Proposed by Cllr Kelvin Clayton, seconded by Cllr Jean
Dunseith. Decision: That the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the appendix to these minutes. |
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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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