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Apologies To receive any apologies for absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from … John Worth and 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: No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were made
at the meeting. Cllr Nick Ireland responded to allegations that he had been
employed by the applicant in relation to Application P/FUL/2022/01957 -
Eweleaze Farm, Eweleaze Farm Campsite, Osmington, DT3 6ED. He confirmed that he had not been employed by the applicant
at any time, however, his children had been employed by the applicant in the
past. He further declared that he was a member of Osmington Parish
Council who objected to the application, however he did not offer an opinion on
any application that comes before the Parish Council. Cllr Paul Kimber stated that he had predetermined
Application WP/18/00662/FUL - Land off Verne Common Road and Ventnor Road,
Portland and would not take part in the debate or vote on this
application. However, he wished to address the committee as the Ward
Member on this application. Cllr Susan Cocking declared a non-pecuniary interest in
Application WP/18/00662/FUL - Land Off Verne Common Road and Ventnor Road,
Portland as she had worked with the applicant as lead councillor on a Portland
Town Council building project. She advised that she would not take part in the
debate or vote on this application. Cllr Louie O’Leary declared that a number of residents of
Crossways had contacted him on democratic process and governance aspects in
relation to Application P/FUL/2022/01957 - Eweleaze Farm, Eweleaze Farm
Campsite, Osmington, DT3 6ED. He confirmed that he had made no comments
on the application and had a full and open mind and can take part in the debate
and vote on this item. General legal advice was given with regard to the committee
members’ participation on the previous two occasions when the application,
subject of item 5c had been considered. |
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To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 9 June 2022. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 9th June were
confirmed and signed. |
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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 attached to this
agenda. The deadline for notifying a request to speak is 8.30am on Tuesday 5 July 2022. |
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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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P/FUL/2022/01957 - Eweleaze Farm, Eweleaze Farm Campsite, Osmington, DT3 6ED PDF 429 KB Change of use of agricultural land to camping site for 42 days per year. Minutes: An update on the application had been
included in an update sheet circulated to the committee prior to the meeting. The Senior Planning Officer introduced a
presentation, which showed the site location, an ariel photograph which located
the holiday park and photographs from the north-eastern corner of the site. The presentation highlighted the key
issues such as, the camp site’s location on an AONB, a heritage coast, world
heritage site and the South Dorset Coast SSSI and the threat to biodiversity
and traffic. The presentation also outlined the
background of the site which covered 36.2 hectares and 9 camping fields, operated
28 days of the year under permitted development rights. The operation period was announced, and
the committee was informed of the site boundaries, as well as the supporting
information which showed the camp sites during operation and the planning history
of the site which had two recent planning applications. The planning officer recommended the
refusal of a previous application for the site due to concerns raised
pertaining to the width of access and the nature of the roads in the area.
However, the highways authority did not put forward any formal objections to
the current application. The presentation also informed the
committee of the economic benefits such as, payroll, direct expenditure and
visitor and tourism expenditure but also added that the economic benefit is not
sufficient to overcome the harm to the landscape. Jill Dunning, addressed the committee in
objection to the application as Chairman of the Osmington Mills
Protection Group. She covered issues such as, traffic during the holiday
season, visitor numbers, campsite disturbance, damage, weakening the character
of the countryside, the concern with setting a precedence if allowed and she
encouraged the committee to ensure that the AONB was preserved. Jane Lock, a local resident in the area,
addressed the committee in objection to the application. She made the committee
aware of the issues of campfires, expressed concerns of discarded toilet paper,
the smell of urine and littering along the coastal path which came from the
campsite as well as human waste leaking out of eco-toilets into the SSSI
protected cliffs and requested that the air quality should be checked. Charlotte
Dempsey was invited to
address the committee and spoke about the commercialisation of the countryside
and the 28 days festival like atmosphere, while walkers tried to enjoy the
countryside. She expressed that the camping was not discreet or hidden from
view, and equipment was located right at the edge of the coastal path. Peter Broatch, the Applicant addressed the
committee in support of the application, with a focus on what the campsite
would provide such as products, services, and a stable operating schedule. The
applicant added that many people return to the campsite, and the campsites
offered great value for local society, which provided a large amount of
accommodation without built up infrastructure. The applicant expressed a wish to continue to return the land to farming after the season and pointed out that biodiversity would be ... view the full minutes text for item 17. |
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P/FUL/2022/01909 - Weymouth Library, Great George Street, Weymouth, DT4 8NN PDF 237 KB Minutes: The Team Leader
Introduced a report for the installation of mural artwork on cladding boards on
Weymouth Library
Great George Street Weymouth Dorset DT4 8NN. The mural is being considered by the
committee as it is on council owned land. The Team Leader
informed the committee that the mural is a collaboration between Weymouth BID
and Weymouth Town Council. Which will enhance the town’s economic regeneration. The report
covered the site location, showed photographs, maps, of the northeast gate wall
which the artwork will be displayed on. Also, the planning history and a photo
of library centre was outlined. The officer informed the committee that
the murals aim at filling blank space, and provided visual interest, and the
presentation red line showed the scale of the mural on the library building.
The proposed mural artwork was on life and learning. The Civic society raised
concern on labelling which was then withdrawn. There were concerns raised over
deterioration/renewing which were clarified as the mural will be painted onto
cladding boards which can be removed/ updated if necessary. The main issues were covered by the
officers and had been discussed with conservation teams. The mural was thought
to enhance the conservation area, improve visual quality, and provided a piece
of art for visual improvement. The officer recommended that planning should
be granted. Debbie Redding, the Agent, addressed
committee in support of the application confirming that the town council would
carry out regular inspection and maintenance, Cllr Kimber raised concerns over
graffiti and maintenance/protection. The Agent confirmed that Weymouth town
council will maintain it and it is not the responsibility of Dorset Council to
maintain the artwork. Proposed by Cllr Kate wheller, seconded
by Cllr Pipe Decision: That the application be approved subject
to the conditions outlined in the appendix to these minutes. |
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WP/18/00662/FUL - Land off of Verne Common Road and Ventnor Road, Portland PDF 415 KB Develop vacant land by the demolition of garage, formation of vehicular access, erection of 25 dwellings & associated landscaping. Minutes: The Senior Planning
Officer introduced a presentation to develop vacant land off Verne Common Road & Ventnor
Road, Portland by the demolition of a garage and formation of
vehicle access and erection of 25 dwellings. The Senior Planning Officer gave a
presentation showing the site, outlined the three tiers of housing, 59 parking
spaces, the materials used, provision of affordable housing, key issues,
recommendation to refuse and that the application is on this planning committee
agenda as had been the subject of a committee resolution, in February 2020 and
September 2021, but the decision has not yet been issued. Since the most recent
committee resolution, the Council has published an updated five-year housing
land supply statement for the West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland area,
identifying a supply of 5.85 years, not including the proposed housing included
in this application. This means that the material
considerations had changed since the previous resolution was made and it is
therefore necessary for the application to be brought before Committee again
for consideration. The legal agreement for the site has not
been completed. The Architect of the application was
invited to speak on behalf of the applicant. He informed that in 2016 on the
main part of the 7-8 houses were granted and the council determined the site to
be tenable. The architect claimed that the land supply statement was completely
inconsistent with previous advice. He also added that the loss of open space
value is not the case officers’ previous advice, the site was private and of
minimal amenity value. He also told the committee that the planning inspector
advised that the Council should take advantage of housing supply. Cllr Paul Kimber addressed the Committee
as the Ward Member and urged the committee to look at this and reject this
application which was on important green space that offered amenity to the
local community. The Senior planning officer went on to
inform the committee that the Section 106 Agreement was not ready to complete,
and a decision had not been issued. The members were invited to ask
technical questions by members. The Chairman invited members to debate . Cllr
Nick Ireland declared that although he knew the Applicants, there was not a
close connection and no social involvement with them. He noted that the application had been
granted by the committee on two previous occasions and that the scheme would
provide 5 affordable homes. Cllr
Kate Wheller proposed that the application be refused in line with the report
recommendation. She knew the area well
and plots of land on Portland had been built on continuously. She noted the recent position with the 5-year
housing land supply and that the Council would not be forced to build on every
green space. The Senior Planning officer informed the
committee that Portland Town Council had objected to the application. This
information had been included in the update sheet circulated to the committee
prior to the meeting. Proposed by Cllr Kate Wheller, seconded
by Cllr Kelvin Clayton. Decision: That ... view the full minutes text for item 19. |
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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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