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Apologies To receive any apologies for absence Minutes: An apology for absence was received from Cllr Louie O'Leary. |
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Declarations of Interest To receive any declarations of interest Minutes: Cllr Jean Dunseith declared that
she had predetermined Application No WP/17/00836/FUL
- Land NW side of Wessex Roundabout, Radipole Lane, Weymouth and would not take part in
the debate or vote on this application. Cllr David Shortell declared that he had predetermined Application No WP/17/00836/FUL
- Land NW side of Wessex Roundabout, Radipole Lane, Weymouth and would not
take part in debate or vote on this application. |
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To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 11 June 2020. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 11 June 2020 were
confirmed and signed. |
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Public Participation PDF 48 KB 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 note that the
deadline to register to speak at the Area Planning Committee is at 8.30am on Tuesday
7 July 2020. Please refer to the Guide to Public Speaking at Planning Committee. Additional documents: 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
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Planning Applications PDF 633 KB To consider the applications listed below for planning permission Additional documents: Minutes: Members considered
written reports submitted on planning applications as set out below. |
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WD/D/20/000583 - 82 East Street, Beaminster, DT8 3DT PDF 601 KB Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 5 dwellings. Minutes: The Committee considered an application for the demolition
of a bungalow and erection of 5 dwellings. Two further representations were received following publication
of the report that had been included in an update sheet circulated to the
committee the day before the meeting. Members were shown site location plans showing the existing
bungalow and large rear garden, properties along East Street, allotments to the
south of the site; the relationship of the site to the town centre showing the
site outside, but adjoining the Defined Development
Boundary (DDB) and Conservation Area (CA).
The proposed site plan showed the vehicular access was via
the existing access, however, the boundary walls would be removed in order to
improve visibility. This access followed
the rear of 64-80 East Street. The
hatched areas in the site plan were as a result of comments made by the
Conservation Officer to provide some glimpses towards the allotments and
countryside beyond the garages in that location. Trees along the site boundary
of Nos 54 and 56 were to be retained. An aerial photograph of the site showed the existing
bungalow and wider garden area of the site as well as the extensive garden area
of the neighbouring property at 92 East Street.
Representations had been received in relation to the impact of amenity
due to overlooking from plot 1 on this property that was addressed in the
report. The proposal included land controlled by the applicant for a
secondary pedestrian access onto the site (between 62 and 64 East Street) and
highways required details to be submitted should permission of this application
be granted. Photographs were shown that included the access off East
Street, showing the narrowness of East Street itself with many parked cars on
one side of the highway; the large garden area of the application site; looking
towards the side of the existing bungalow and rear of properties in East
Street, including the proposed pedestrian access. A plan was also shown that included a bin storage area at
the rear of No 86; the provision of 14 car parking spaces and 2 garages;
proposed rear and front elevations; ground floor & first floor plans; side
elevations; cross sections of the existing, withdrawn and proposed
scheme; and details of materials. The key planning points were highlighted. A comparison with a scheme on Portland for 3 backland dwellings with a single narrow access where the
planning inspector concluded the risk to be low had been outlined in the
report. A number of written representations
in objection to the proposal were received from members of the public and Beaminster Town Council that were read out at the meeting
and are attached to these minutes. Cllr Rebecca Knox - Dorset Council - Beaminster, addressed the Committee, saying that in order to satisfy the greenfield status of the application site, that proposals should be for affordable housing and come with evidence of unmet housing need. However, Beaminster Town Council had outlined other significant opportunities for housing in that area ... view the full minutes text for item 133. |
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WD/D/20/001014 - Creek Caravan Park, Fishers Place, Ringstead, Dorchester, DT2 8NG PDF 557 KB Station 40 caravans - Variation of conditions 1 and 2 and removal of conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission 207358 (extending the season). Minutes: The Committee considered an application to vary planning
conditions 1 and 2 and the removal of conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission
207358 granted on 13 December 1962 as the application wished to operate the
site with 30 static caravans for a longer season in line with the operation of
other sites in the area. The Enforcement Manager presented the application for a
variation of conditions on previous planning conditions in the 1960s that
sought to extend the season for the occupancy of the caravans from 9 February
to 10 January to include Christmas and February school half term periods each
year. An anomaly caused in the original
permission with regard to the stationing of 40 caravans with permission for 30
had also been addressed. An update sheet circulated to members before the meeting included
additional representations, including some in support. A further letter had also been received the
previous day objecting to the extension of the season beyond the current 7month
period of April-October. Members were shown a site location plan, aerial photos
showing the 30 caravans and wider context of the site as well as photos taken
by a neighbour showing access to the dwellings, the coastline to the east of
the site and stepped access beyond the site to the east. The Enforcement Officer outlined the key planning points and
advised that the issues raised as a result of the consultation including the
impact on the character of the area and on amenity needed to be balanced
against the benefit to the local economy. A number of written representations were received that were
read out by an officer at the meeting and are attached to these minutes. Cllr Nick Ireland, the ward member for the area, highlighted
that Osmington Parish Council had not been consulted
and that the notice had been erected on private land. He proposed that the
application be amended so that the site was closed between 15th January and
15th March each year in line with other caravan parks in the area. He
highlighted that many sites were becoming residential which was against the
spirit of the restrictions. The Enforcement Manager stated that as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic, planning officers relied on applicants
and agents to erect notices where they could be seen by the public. This notice had been placed on the caravan notice
board and people were able to walk onto the land to see it. The neighbour
immediately adjacent to the site was notified by letter, however, this was a
holiday home. The Vice-Chairman stated that ensuring that notices were
accessible to the public rather than on private land and informing neighbouring
Parish Councils should be investigated and this would be discussed with the
Planning Portfolio Holder. Proposed by Cllr Nick Ireland, seconded by Cllr Peter
Barrow. Decision: That the application be approved and that the description of development be altered to “Station caravans” ... view the full minutes text for item 134. |
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Construction of new vehicular and pedestrian access, surface water management ponds, open space and landscaping associated with the adjacent Wessex Grounds Residential Development. Minutes: The report was introduced by the Area Manager - Western
& Southern who explained that the applicant had lodged an appeal against
non-determination of this application that would now be determined by the
Planning Inspectorate. The report sought
an indication from members on its decision had it determined the application in
February 2020. It was confirmed that no additional information had been
provided by the applicant since that time.
Members were shown a plan of the application site that
included the area of the reserved matters application and the access, ponds and
landscaping that was the subject of this application. Both applications had
been submitted separately due to the former council areas covered by Weymouth
& Portland Borough Council (access) and West Dorset District Council
(residential). A softworks plan showed a pavement on the south of the access
with no continuation on the south into the site. This meant that people would have to cross
the road to the north to continue into the site. A plan of the proposed
relocated access demonstrated that it would not impact on existing parking
alongside football stadium should the reserve matters application for the
residential development not come to fruition. Google map views were also shown
of Wessex roundabout and the existing access from different directions. The key
planning issues were outlined. The Solicitor provided advice to members in relation to
pre-determination due to prior consideration of the application by the
Committee in February 2020. Cllr Nick Ireland stated that there was no access for cycles
due to the narrow footpath and that the current design required anyone on foot
or cycle to cross the access to continue the pavement on the northern
side. He proposed that the application
be refused under the NPPF and Local Plan ENV 11. Members expressed further concerns in relation to the single
access onto a busy roundabout along a school route, all of which became
relevant should the residential development go ahead. Proposed by Cllr Nick Ireland, seconded by Cllr Peter
Barrow. Decision: That the application would have been refused for the reason outlined in the appendix to these minutes if an appeal against non-determination had not been submitted. |
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WP/19/01016/FUL - St Nicholas Church, Buxton Road, Weymouth Minutes: The Committee considered an application to demolish an
existing church and erect 18 affordable flats with external amenity space and
parking spaces. The Senior Planning Officer made reference to a letter of
objection that had been received from a neighbouring property stating the
proposed building would block their TV reception. However, this was a private matter and if the
proposal went ahead was quite doubtful Following the circulation of the update sheet prior to the
meeting comments on the proposal had been received from Cllr Clare Sutton, one
of the Local Members. She felt whilst it
was important to protect the character of the area the ability to provide
affordable housing was paramount and she was content with the application. The Senior Planning Officer gave members a presentation on
the proposal highlighting the building in situ at the present time along with
the bungalow which was situated at the rear of the church. Members were also
shown the height of the proposed building which was below the height of the
neighbouring Victorian villas. He
advised there would be 16 car spaces underground with a further 2 spaces at the
front of the property in readiness for the 18 units. Each unit would be 2 bedrooms, 67 square
metres in area. The Senior Planning Officer had met with the bungalow owner
and some amendments had been made to the proposal following that visit. Pop out
windows with obscure glazing were highlighted in order to protect the secluded
part of the garden of the bungalow. The main planning issues were highlighted to members, these
included:- ·
Principle ·
Residential development within defined
development boundary ·
100% affordable housing, ·
Contribution towards 5 year housing land supply ·
Effect on conservation area ·
Effect on residential amenity and; ·
Highway safety. A number of written
representations objecting to the proposal were read out by the Technical
Officer and are attached to these minutes. The Senior Planning Officer made reference to comments made
regarding over development of the site and noted that the amenity space would
be over 200 square metres for community use. There had been a number of comments about the units starting
off as affordable homes and then being secured as second homes. There would be legal constraints in place to
ensure these units could only be used for affordable housing. With regards to some lack of communication with certain
properties, the Senior Planning Officer noted this was possibly as those
properties were not adjacent to the red line of the application site. Properties higher up the slope had made
comments about possible overshadowing and overlooking but these properties were
about 46 metres away so it was felt there was no issue with this. In respect of ‘the decision already had been made’ comment,
the Senior Planning Officer explained that the case officers made the
recommendations and elected members made the decisions. The Senior Planning Officer felt that the issue about drainage had been addressed. A report had been issued to the Flood Risk Manager who was content ... view the full minutes text for item 136. |
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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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Minutes: The update sheet is attached to these minutes. |
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