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Apologies To receive any apologies for absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Sarah Williams
and Cllr Louie O’Leary. |
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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
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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 4 January 2022. 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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P/VOC/2021/03367 - Unit 2 Lyme Regis Industrial Estate, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3LS PDF 168 KB Change of use from B1 to E(d) (formerly use class D2) to allow the building to be used as a fitness centre (without compliance to condition 4 of planning approval WD/D/14/002435 - restriction on business hours). Minutes: The Committee considered an application for a change of use
to allow the building to be used as a fitness centre without compliance to
condition 4 of planning approval WD/D/14/002435 - restriction on business
hours. The Senior
Planning Officer presented the application relating to a Council owned site
which included a location / block plan; aerial photo
and photos of the site and surrounding area. The main
planning issues were outlined including use of a key employment site; parking
provision; effect on residential amenity; no complaints over the existing use
and the opportunity to provide a temporary unrestricted operation and
thereafter consider permanent relaxation of hours subject to any concerns
raised by the Town Council or Environmental Health. An amendment to the wording of condition 2 to correct a
typographical error was contained in the update sheet circulated to members
prior to the meeting. Members asked questions in relation to human rights
(discrimination) and soundproofing of the building. The Senior Planning Officer responded that the building
complied with disability access and that regard for residents had been taken in
the temporary unrestricted use. There was a condition to ensure that there was
no amplified music or speech unless agreed, otherwise additional soundproofing
measures would be required. Proposed by Cllr Nick Ireland, seconded by Cllr Paul Kimber. The committee was minded to approve
the application subject to conditions. The Service Manager for Development Management and
Enforcement, 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 Service Manager: That the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the appendix to these minutes. |
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P/RM/2021/00630 - Land off Cattistock Road, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, DT2 0AG PDF 444 KB Reserved Matters Application dealing with site Appearance, Landscaping, Scale and Layout in relation to Outline Approval WD/D/16/001598. Minutes: The Committee considered a reserved matters application
dealing with
appearance, landscaping, scale and layout in relation to outline
approval WD/D/16/001598. The Senior
Planning Officer outlined the amended recommendation and condition further to
the receipt of a satisfactory landscaping plan.
These had been included in the update sheet circulated to the committee
prior to the meeting. The
application was presented including a location plan including the Quarr, parameters plan, layout plan, aerial photo,
elevations, cross sections, landscaping plan and various photographs of Manor
Farmhouse, Church Road, Manor Farm Close and the site and proposed access. In particular, a plan was shown demonstrating the relationship of
the side windows at Church Barn with the fence of Plot 1 of the development,
showing how light and outlook had been accommodated in the interests of Church
Barn. The main
planning issues were highlighted including the principle of development,
layout, scale, appearance, landscaping and residential
amenity. The Technical Support Officer read out the written
statements that are attached as an appendix to these minutes. This document includes a statement by Cllr
Tony Alford who addressed the committee directly. In response to the concerns raised during public
participation, the Senior Planning Officer responded to points made regarding
the impact on amenity of Church Barn, surface water drainage and layout of the
garages. The Senior Conservation Officer further advised the Committee in
relation to conservation matters, including the assessment of harm to heritage
assets. In response to technical questions the following points were
confirmed:- ·
That chimneys were included in the design of
homes in keeping with the Conservation Area context and to reflect elements of
the existing roofscape nearby. ·
The Parish Council had requested that funding
was put towards a community garden rather than a play area. ·
That the standard 45 degree
angle had been used to assess light going into the window at Church Barn
following development of Plot 1. ·
A modest number of additional street
lights in the style established in Manor Farm Close would continue in
this development. Proposed by Cllr John Worth, seconded by Cllr Kate Wheller. The committee was minded to approve
the reserved matters, subject to the amended conditions. The Service Manager for Development Management and
Enforcement, 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 Service Manager: That the reserved matters be approved, subject to the conditions (as
amended) outlined in the appendix to these minutes. |
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WP/21/00029/FUL - 12 Spa Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5EJ PDF 440 KB Change of use to
convert existing dwelling (use class C3) into dental practice (use class E(e))
and creation of vehicular access. Minutes: The Committee considered an application for change of use to convert an existing dwelling (use
class C3) into a dental practice (use class E(e)) and the creation of a
vehicular access. The Senior Planning Officer presented the application that
included a site location, block plan, aerial photo, existing and proposed site plan,
existing floor plans and elevations, street scene and photos. The main
planning issues were highlighted including the site being within the defined
development boundary in a sustainable location with no harm to the character of
the area, neighbours or highway safety. Members were advised of a change to the recommendation to
delegate authority to the Head of Planning to approve the application, due to a
change required to the highway conditions and the need for additional
conditions. Proposed by Cllr Kate Wheller, seconded by Cllr Paul Kimber. The committee was minded to delegate authority to the Head
of Planning to approve the application, subject to conditions. The Service Manager for Development Management and
Enforcement, 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 Service Manager: That the application be delegated to the Head of Planning to approve the application, subject to the conditions (as amended) outlined in the appendix to these minutes. |
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P/OUT/2021/01128 - Land East of The Paddocks, Mosterton, DT8 3HQ PDF 393 KB Outline application for the erection of up to 9.no dwellings and access. Minutes: This application was deferred. |
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Duration of Meeting - Time Limit Minutes: A vote to continue the meeting was taken in accordance with Part 2, Paragraph 8.1 of the Council's Constitution. Decision: That the meeting be extended to allow the business of the meeting to be continued from 2.00pm. |
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Installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and associated infrastructure. Minutes: The Committee considered an application for the installation
of roof mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and associated infrastructure. The Lead Project Officer presented the application including
a location plan showing the site within the Litton Cheney Conservation Area,
public rights of way and general context plan, landscape and heritage assets
plan; aerial photo, photos of the school house and buildings, proposed roof
plan and photos of the relevant roof planes. He advised that the 19th
century block attached to the school was a non- designated heritage asset due
to its linkage with the school. Further to consultation with the Conservation Officer, the
original proposal had been reduced to 75 solar panels in 4 arrays, resulting in
a carbon saving that would cut greenhouse emissions and provide associated cost
savings. The main issues were outlined including principle of
development, impact of the character and appearance of the site and its setting
and heritage significance and the balance between harm and benefits. Further to a technical question regarding whether a battery
system was included in the proposal, it was confirmed that although details
were not yet available, a condition requiring details to be submitted and
approved had been included in the proposal. A request was made for detailed information on levels of
harm in relation to conservation which was provided by the Senior Conservation
Officer. Following the presentation and the information provided by
the Senior Conservation Officer, the committee expressed disappointment that
the original proposal for 150 solar panels had been reduced to 75 installed on
the newer buildings. Members noted that
this had been based solely on comments made by the Conservation Officer and
that there had been no public objection to the scheme. Although mindful of the
significance of the 19th century building within the Conservation
Area, it was considered that the panels would be barely visible and would not
create irreversible harm. The Lead Project Officer confirmed that the application had
been amended following an internal consultation response by conservation
officers who considered that the original proposal was detrimental to heritage
significance and that this outweighed the public benefit. He advised that the energy generation
capacity of solar panels was relatively small and that the history of appeal
decisions on historic buildings suggested that heritage harm generally
outweighed the benefits of micro electricity generation. Members noted that there had been no objection by the Parish
Council or residents to the proposal. Proposed by Cllr Kate Wheller, seconded by Cllr Nick
Ireland. The committee was minded to approve
the application subject to conditions. The Service Manager for Development Management and
Enforcement, 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 Service Manager: That the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the appendix to these minutes. |
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P/FUL/2021/03942 - Symondsbury Primary School, Mill Lane, Symondsbury, DT6 6HD PDF 444 KB Installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and associated infrastructure. Minutes: The Committee considered an application for the installation
of roof mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and associated infrastructure. The Lead Project Officer presented
the application that included a location plan, public rights of way and general
context plan, landscape & heritage assets plan, aerial photo and photos of
site, proposed elevations and roof plan. The building as a whole was
a Grade II Listed Building, including later additions and corridors added to
the original school. The site was located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
and also within the Symondsbury Conservation Area. He further advised the committee
that, in considering whether to grant planning permission which affected the
Listed Building or its setting, the local planning authority must have special
regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any
features of special architectural or historic interest that it possessed. Local planning authorities must also have
regard to preserving or enhancing the natural beauty of the area with national
policy indicating that great weight must be given to conserving and enhancing
landscape and scenic beauty in AONBs with conservation and enhancement of
wildlife and cultural heritage also important considerations. Special attention must be paid to preserving
or enhancing the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. It was explained that at the time
the original application was submitted, permission had been sought for 84
panels arranged in 6 arrays across the building. Following concerns expressed by Symondsbury Parish Council and the result of a bat survey,
the application was amended to 44 solar panels in 4 arrays installed on 2 flat
roof surfaces and 1 sloping plane. These
would be mounted in frames 10 degrees up from the horizontal, resulting in an
arrangement that would be 25cm higher than the existing roof level. Although detailed specifications had not been
provided in the application, these could be controlled through planning
condition if necessary. The main issues were outlined including the acceptability in
principle of the proposed development, the impact of proposed development on
the character and appearance of the site and its setting and on heritage
significance and the balance between harm and public benefits. The relevant policy background had been outlined in the
report. The carbon savings generated as a result of this scheme were modest, but nevertheless
made a valuable contribution to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and assist the
transition to a low carbon future. The
associated cost savings would be used to contribute towards maintenance of the
historic school buildings to the public benefit and this weighed in favour of
granting planning permission. However, the Lead Project Officer explained that the exposed nature of the flat roof areas in the western extensions would be open to view from various locations around the school site. Even if the panels were situated away from the edges of the flat roof elements of the supporting framework and the panels would be visible and appear incongruous. Additional screening of these areas had not been proposed as part of ... view the full minutes text for item 91. |
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P/LBC/2021/03943 - Symondsbury Primary School, Mill Lane, Symondsbury, DT6 6HD PDF 337 KB Installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and associated infrastructure. Minutes: The Committee considered an application for Listed Building
Consent for the installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and
associated infrastructure and the Lead Project Officer outlined the relevant
conditions for the Listed Building Consent. Proposed by Cllr Nick Ireland, seconded by Cllr Bill Pipe. The committee was minded to approve
the application, subject to conditions. The Service Manager for Development Management and
Enforcement, 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 Service Manager: 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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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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