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Apologies To receive any apologies for absence Minutes: An apology for absence was received from Cllr Sarah
Williams. |
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Declarations of Interest To disclose any
pecuniary, other registerable or non-registrable interest 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. Minutes: Cllr Louie O’Leary declared an interest in item 5 on the
agenda as a member of the Dorset Council Harbours Committee and liaison for the
Working Harbours Association. As his
views on the harbour were well known he would not take part in the debate or
vote on this item. Cllr Paul Kimber declared that he had predetermined
application WP/20/00467/OUT - The Heliport, Coode
Way, Portland, DT5 1BL as he had spoken against the application before becoming
a member of the Area Planning Committee.
He would therefore not take part in the debate or vote, but would speak
as the Ward Member on this application. |
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Public Participation PDF 49 KB To receive
questions or statements on the business of the committee from town and parish
councils and members of the public. Public
speaking has been suspended for virtual committee meetings during the Covid-19
crisis and public participation will be dealt with through written submissions
only. Members of the public who live, work
or represent an organisation within the Dorset Council area, may submit up to
two questions or a statement of up to a maximum of 450 words. All
submissions must be sent electronically to denise.hunt@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk by
the deadline set out below. When submitting a question please indicate
who the question is for and include your name, address and contact
details. Questions and statements received in line with the council’s
rules for public participation will be published as a supplement to the agenda. Questions will
be read out by an officer of the council and a response given by the
appropriate Portfolio Holder or officer at the meeting. All questions,
statements and responses will be published in full within the minutes of the
meeting. The deadline for submission of the full text of a question or
statement is 8.30am on Tuesday 2 November 2021. 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 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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WP/20/00467/OUT - The Heliport, Coode Way, Portland, DT5 1BL PDF 291 KB Erection of building for servicing and maintenance of helicopters and additional facilities incidental to heliport use (Outline – access, appearance, layout and scale). Minutes: The Committee considered an application for the erection of a building for servicing and
maintenance of helicopters and additional facilities incidental to heliport
use. The Committee
was shown an aerial photo, location plan, proposed site plan, elevations, floor
and roof plans as well as photos of the site in the local context. The key planning issues were outlined including:- ·
Principle of development ·
Residential amenity ·
Visual amenity and setting of heritage assets ·
Biodiversity The Senior
Planning Officer outlined the amended conditions contained in the update sheet
circulated to members before the meeting.
This, and the written representations subsequently read out by the
Technical Support Officer are attached to these minutes. Cllr Paul Kimber addressed the committee as the Ward Member
concerning the effect of noise and fumes on nearby residential properties. In response to technical questions, the following points
were confirmed:- ·
There was no restriction on numbers of flights. ·
The proposed hangar was similar in height to
nearby commercial buildings and the existing hangar. ·
The use of the hangar for servicing and
maintenance of helicopters up to 4 months at a time with delivery via lorry. ·
Although this proposal would not result in
additional flights, there was no restriction to numbers of flights on this site. ·
A noise report had been submitted as part of the
application with no objection by Environmental Health. The Committee noted comments that had been made with regard
to noise and pollution, however, they considered that the hangar would mitigate
a certain amount of noise and that the economic benefits of the proposal
outweighed the impact on amenity of nearby residential properties, particularly
given the long history of the site as a helicopter station. Proposed by Cllr John Worth, seconded by Cllr Louie O’Leary. The proposer and seconder confirmed that they were content
to include the amended conditions contained in the update sheet in the
recommendation. Decision of the
Head of Planning:- (A) That authority be delegated to the
Head of Planning to grant, subject to
the completion of a legal agreement under Section 106 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990 (as amended)
to secure a financial contribution for mitigation to the recreational impact to the Chesil and the Fleet European site and subject to planning conditions (as
amended in the update sheet). (B) That authority be delegated to the Head of Planning
to refuse permission for the reasons set
out below if the legal agreement is not completed within 6 months of the date
of the committee resolution or such
extended time as agreed by the Head of Planning. 1. In the absence of a satisfactory completed Section 106 agreement the scheme fails to secure mitigation necessary to ... view the full minutes text for item 59. |
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P/FUL/2021/00554 - Stonebarrow Manor, Stonebarrow Lane, Charmouth, Dorset, DT6 6RA PDF 221 KB Conversion of existing Manor House to 5 dwellings including extensions. Use Stonebarrow Barn as independent dwelling (removal of condition 4 of 1/W/2002/0886 – holiday employment occupancy link); erect new dwelling and modify existing vehicular access (Amended scheme). Minutes: The
committee considered an application for the conversion of an existing Manor
House to 5 dwellings including extensions, the use of Stonebarrow
Barn as an independent dwelling (removal of condition 4 of 1/W/2002/0886 –
holiday employment occupancy link); the erection of a new dwelling and
modification of the existing vehicular access (amended scheme). The Senior Planning Officer presented the application
including aerial photo, existing and proposed location / layout plans and
elevations, street scenes and photos. The main planning issues were outlined including:- ·
Principle – sustainable location ·
Effect on visual amenity / AONB ·
Effect on heritage assets, residential amenity ·
Flood risk / drainage ·
Land stability ·
Ecology ·
Highways He further outlined the recommendations as amended in the
update sheet circulated to the committee prior to the meeting. The update sheet and written representations subsequently
read out by the Technical Support Officer are attached to these minutes. The Senior Planning Officer responded to issues raised
during public participation around the contribution for the off-site provision
of affordable housing and modification of the vehicular access. He noted the reference to removal of a
Section 106 Agreement in relation to the Barn, advising that this was not a
part of the consideration of this application. Proposed by Cllr Bill Pipe, seconded by Cllr Louie O’Leary. The proposer and seconder confirmed that they were content
to include the amended conditions contained in the update sheet. The committee was minded to delegate authority to the Head of Planning to determine the application
in line with the report recommendations. The Head of Planning having considered the representations
and the officer’s presentation and having taken into account
the views of the committee made the following decision under delegated
authority. Decision of the Head of Planning (A): that authority be delegated to the Head of Planning to approve,
subject to planning conditions (as amended in the update sheet), and a planning
obligation to address an affordable housing contribution of £36,228.62 and that
the Head of Planning determine the application accordingly. (B): that authority be delegated to the Head of Planning to refuse permission for the reasons set out
below if the legal agreement is not
completed within 6 months of the date of the committee resolution or such extended time as agreed by the Head of Planning and
that the Head of Planning determine the application accordingly: In the absence of a satisfactory and
completed section 106 agreement or unilateral
undertaking the scheme would make no provision for a contribution to
affordable housing in the locality
and as such the development is contrary to Policy HOUS1 of the West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland
Local Plan (2015) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2021). |
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P/FUL/2021/02664 - 10 Kirtleton Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7PT PDF 429 KB Change of use from Class C2 residential institution to Class C3 residential dwelling houses and C4(a) houses in multiple occupation. Minutes: The committee considered a Dorset
Council application for change of use from Class C2 residential institution to
Class C3 residential dwelling houses and C4(a) houses in multiple occupation for
the creation of housing for care leavers. The Senior Planning Officer
presented the application including a site location plan, aerial photo, street
view of the site and floor plans. The main issues were highlighted including:- ·
Principle of development – loss of a care home
use balanced by significant benefit of providing accommodation for care
leavers. ·
Scale, design and
impact on character – no external changes to the building. ·
Amenity – no additional impacts from
overlooking, overbearing or loss of light. ·
Use is appropriate to the residential setting. ·
Highways and parking – off road parking spaces
retained/ secure cycle parking to be provided. ·
Habitats – HRA screening has confirmed no likely
significant effects on habitat sites. The Committee was wholly supportive
of the scheme. Proposed by Cllr Kate Wheller (who
declared a non-pecuniary interest as Chairman of the Corporate Parenting Board)
and seconded by Cllr Nick Ireland. Cllr Kate Wheller subsequently
confirmed that her involvement of the project had not led her to pre-determine
the application. The committee was minded to grant the application subject to conditions. The Head of Planning having
considered the officer’s presentation and having taken into
account the views of the committee made the following decision under
delegated authority. Decision of the Head of Planning:- That the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the appendix to these minutes. |
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HI1229 Custom House Quay, Weymouth - Public Realm Enhancements PDF 434 KB To consider a report by the Executive Director of Place. Additional documents: Minutes: The Cycling and
Walking Officer presented the report and recommendations concerning two TROs,
one for the removal of 1 hour parking and the second
to allow contraflow cycling along Custom House Quay. He explained that
TROs would normally be dealt with by the Portfolio Holder,
but was being considered by the Area Planning Committee due to the level
of response to the public consultation. The Trainee Engineer
read the written submissions (attached to these minutes) and responses to the
issues raised were provided by the Cycling and Walking Officer. In response to
technical questions the following points were confirmed:- ·
That there were limited utilities beneath the
road and that the materials used would be easier and cost effective to
reinstate should the road need to be dug up. ·
That the road was designated as a special area
meaning that utilities would be obliged to make good the road on a like for
like basis. ·
That the contraflow cycle lane had been removed
from the scheme due to concerns regarding safety in the tourist location and
having regard to the views of local people. The Chairman noted
that Weymouth Town Council had requested improvements to the
harbour area and had raised no objection to the proposals. Officers were
commended on their engagement with local councillors as well as the Weymouth
& Portland Access Group in the development of the proposals. The committee was
supportive of the scheme. Proposed by Cllr
Nick Ireland, seconded by Cllr Paul Kimber. Recommended: That having considered the representations
received in
The Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment confirmed that he had listened to the presentation and views of the committee and would endorse its “minded to” recommendation. |
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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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Exempt Business 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 3 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. Minutes: There was no exempt business.
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Update Sheet Minutes: Planning Committee
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Applications
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