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ITEM 5 PLANNING DECISIONS NOTICES MARLBOROUGH PLANNING COMMITTEE MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2019

Planning Decision Notices issued by Council for the period 24 August to 13 September 2019

1. 19/04453/ADV – 6 London Road, Marlborough Proposed internally illuminated fascia sign and non illuminated wall sign and hanging sign Decision: Approve with conditions MTC: No objection

2. 19/05385/LBC - 6 London Road, Marlborough Proposed internally illuminated fascia sign and non illuminated wall sign and hanging sign Decision: Approve with conditions MTC: No objection

3. 19/06162/FUL – 11 Macneice Drive, Marlborough Single storey ground floor extension to front of house Decision: Approve with conditions MTC: No objection

4. 19/06439/FUL – Riverside, 51A High Street, Marlborough New summer house within rear garden Decision: Approve with conditions MTC: No objection

5. 19/07582/FUL – Frasers Budgens, Hertford Road, Marlborough Existing jetwash area demolished for new ‘staff’ parking area, including 4 no. parking bays. New jetwash area consisting of 3 no. new jetwash bays installed adjacent ingress crossover, including relocation of 2 no. jetwash machines and silt traps from previous position and new jetwash machine & silt traps installed to 3rd bay Decision: Approve with conditions MTC: No objection

6. 19/07702/TCA – Kingsbury Hill Cottage, 32 Kingsbury Street, Marlborough Holly – reduce to single stemmed pollard beneath gutter height at 4m Decision: No objection MTC: No objection

1 | P a g e Planning Decision Notices ITEM 8

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT 2004

THE COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE (MARLBOROUGH) (PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING, TAXI RANK CLEARWAYS AND ON STREET PARKING) CONSOLIDATION ORDER 2010 (AMENDMENT NO.9) ORDER 2019

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 3rd September 2019 made the above mentioned Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the Act of 1984”) and the Traffic Management Act 2004 to amend the following restrictions in the Marlborough Consolidation Order 2010 by revoking Map Schedule Nos. DG91 dated 27th June 2016 and DH92 dated 19th November 2018 and replacing them by the insertion of revised Map Schedule Nos. DG91 and DH92 and to introduce new Map Schedule Nos. DF91 and DJ89 the effect of which is as follows: a) To introduce No Waiting at any time on the following lengths of roads:

Frees Avenue – both sides – from a point 97 metres north west of its junction with Hyde Lane for a distance of 30 metres in a north westerly direction High Street, Manton – north and west side – from the western boundary of The Outside Chance Public House to a point 63 metres in a north easterly direction High Street, Manton – south and west side – from a point 15 metres east of the western boundary of The Outside Chance Public House to a point 81 metres in a north easterly direction Hyde Lane – both sides – from its junction with St Lukes Court for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction St Lukes Court – north side – from a point 10 metres west of its junction with Hyde Lane to a point outside the south eastern boundary of property No.12 St Lukes Court (including the turning head) St Lukes Court – south side – from a point 8 metres west of its junction with Hyde Lane for a distance of 19 metres in a westerly direction St Lukes Court – south side – from a point 44 metres west of its junction with Hyde Lane to a point outside the south eastern boundary of property No.12 St Lukes Court b) To extend No Waiting at any time on the following length of road:

The Green – west side – from a point 2 metres north of the northwest boundary of property No.11 The Green for a distance of 5 metres in a northerly direction

A copy of the Order and plans may be inspected at the offices of Wiltshire Council, County Hall, Bythesea Road, during normal office hours.

Any person aggrieved by the Order and desiring to question the validity of the Order or of any provision contained in the Order on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the relevant Section of the Act of 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Section or of Part III of Schedule 9 of the Act of 1984 or any regulation made under the said Schedule, has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

The Order will come into operation on 16th September 2019.

Sustainable Transport Group, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge BA14 8JN

12th September 2019 ITEM 9 Wiltshire \\ht'II: l'lt'l\h11d1 111,lllt'I\ COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE AP PLICATION FOR TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - SPECIAL OR COMMUNITY EVENTS

Applicants should read the document "Guidance for Event Organisers" prior to completion

(1) LOCATION/ROAD/FOOTPATH Road name and route number (1f any) and precise limits of lengths affected as shown on the plan

• High Street: from St Peter's Church to junction with New Road (access to Hyde Lane only) • New Road: from its junction with London Road to the High Street • Silverless Street: to its junction with Kingsbury Street • Herd Street: from the Common to the junction of Barn Street and London Road • Frees Avenue: from its junction with the High Street • The Green: from its junction with St Martin's, Barn Street and Silverless Street • The Parade: from its junction with new road to Barn Street • London Road: from the roundabout at George Lane, to New Road • Oxford Street: to its junction with Bam Street (2) ALTERNATIVE ROUTE (e.g. from and to)

George Lane: East/West traffic only (3) DATE AND PERIOD OF PROPOSED CLOSURE

Sunday 1Q1h November 2019 between 10.00am -11 .30am (4) NATURE OF EVENT NECESSITATING PROPOSED CLOSURE

Remembrance Day Parade

Apphcat1on must bl' r!'ce,ved by W1lls h1rt Council minimum of eight weeks pnor to proposed closure

APPLICANTS CHECKLIST -Please ensure you enclose the following: 1. Copy of consuttation letter and address list 2. Copy of Public Liability Insurance for proposed event 3. Copy of Risk Assessment for proposed event 4 . Map indicating full extent of proposed road closure, indicating Any diversions and proposed signage

Applicant must:

a) Maintain access for Emergency Services. b) Provide signage and marshalling as agreed with the Wiltshire Council Divisional Highways Manager. c ) Inform Wiltshire Council immediately of any un-resolved objections to the proposed closure. d) Ensure prompt removal of all barriers/ signs and the cleanup of all rubbish I litter following the event.

Name of Applicant: Linda C hapman on behalf of Marlborough Town Council

Address: Town Council Offices, 5 High Street, Marlborough SN8 IAA

Telephone No (include STD code): 01 672 512487

Email Address l1ndachapman@marlborough-tc gov uk

Signed .... \.,,.,..~ ...~ .(?.~ ...... Date 301h August 2019

THIS FORM IS TO BE SUBMITTED, TOGETHER W ITH THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, TO:

Traffic Orders Team Transport Development Services Directorate of Transport, Environment and Leisure County Hall Bythesea Road Trowbridge W iltshire, BA14 8JN

Contact Details: E-Mail: TrafficOrders@wiltshire gov uk Telephone: 0300 456 0100 Item 10 Highways and Environment newsletter

Highways and Environment newsletter 1 D19289AD – ONLINE VERSION Welcome. Welcome to the August 2019 Highways and Environment newsletter.

This publication is distributed monthly to members, town and parish and other key decision makers.

Please take a few minutes to read it through. This month’s newsletter looks at a number of services and events over the next few months. Headline News Additional Highway Funding See pictures of the work completed so far: www.wiltshire.gov. uk/highways-asset-management

Additional Street Cleaning Funding See the work undertaken so far: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ highways-streetscene-enhanced-services

Street Sparkle Days Schedule of visits: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/highways-streetscene- enhanced-services

Weed Treatment Areas See maps of areas treated: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/highways- streetscene-enhanced-services

Highways and Environment newsletter 2 Conservation and grass cutting I am sure you are like me and have received lots of correspondence about the way we manage our amenity spaces. The council continues to review the recommendations for grounds maintenance and how it can be better improved to encourage more flora and fauna in amenity areas. There are two competing views here: those who wish to see more maintenance, and those that wish a change in cutting arrangements to allow plants to flourish. Indeed, in several areas where Wiltshire Council has introduced conservation habitats at the expense of grass cutting, this has resulted in the local community making alternative grounds maintenance arrangements and reintroducing grass cutting. Also, many towns increase the frequency of grass maintenance on verges adjacent the highway. Wiltshire Council supports the importance for local priorities to set the standards, but it does illustrate the considerable gap we have over what our green spaces should deliver. Regrettably there is no middle ground; either grass is cut during the growing season or not. Currently the amenity maintenance is based around keeping identified grass cut regularly whereas rural cutting is based upon safety. This means that identified urban areas are cut monthly and identified rural verges are cut once. There is considerable opportunity to amend a future provision to harmonise the two services to a conservation cut on all areas without a specific use. Monthly cuts of cemeteries, closed churchyards and recreational space would need to continue, but the challenge could be to move other suitable areas to a conservation cut. A conservation cut would see maintenance of one to three mows a year, with a large number of those areas having their grass collected and composted locally to encourage wildflower growth and seeding. The major opportunity for change will be in 2022/ 23 with the Streetscene and Highway contracts ending and the opportunity of bringing the two grass elements of those contracts together. This will be explored over the next two years with the town and parish councils and will be a standing item on the annual highway evening meeting agenda.

Highways and Environment newsletter 3 Urban grass cutting Wiltshire Council maintains land for which it is responsible. However, it often maintains land where there has been a historic decision that for the benefit of the local community maintenance should occur. With the advancement in technology checking the land ownership details is becoming easier and cheaper. Now when the council receives a report for maintenance we will check the land ownership details to ensure it is appropriate for Wiltshire Council to maintain those areas. Where there is clearly a private landowner, it is only right and proper that Wiltshire Council contacts the private owners to discuss the ongoing maintenance, as it may not be appropriate for Wiltshire Council to continue this maintenance. The council would not cease any maintenance without exploring the future provision with the responsible party. It must also be noted that Wiltshire Council is not the only landowner that reviews their provision. The council is aware of many large landowners who are ceasing the maintenance of land which they historically maintained but have now found they are not responsible. This has been a particular issue with housing associations. Regrettably, Wiltshire Council will not take on private land and where the housing associations withdraw their services, the responsibility will fall to the landowner or local community. Rural grass cutting Rural grass cutting is undertaken on safety grounds and for the control of the vegetation.

This cutting is undertaken to maintain: • site lines at junctions; • ensuring statutory signs are visible; • controlling noxious weeds such as ragwort; • preventing encroachment of the highway from vegetation including brambles; • a safe route of escape for pedestrians walking on roads without footways; • controls the growth of saplings and the establishment of self-seeding trees; • identifies manhole covers, grips and ditches to allow access for maintenance and visible for pedestrians taking refuse from passing traffic; and • keeps filter stone drains visible and functioning.

Highways and Environment newsletter 4 Wildflower areas on Rural Highway Verges We are keen to hear from any local community about how they think they can help us with the ecological approach to verge management in their area. We ask you to let us know if:

• Where you think an area would benefit from less cutting or where cutting is unnecessary: • If your community would like to take on management of the verges in line with the ecological approach: • If you would like to volunteer to help us look after one of the special conservation verges: • You know of areas in your community that we currently mow regularly that would be suitable to establish a wildflower verge.These areas need to be: o An adopted highway area; o Level for safe working; o Sufficient width that a tractor and collector can work on the area; o Accessible to large equipment; o Where the vegetation can be left uncut during the flowering season so does not create a safety issue; o Where the local community are in favour of the arrangement o Areas that would not be cut by other parties – farmers, local council etc. if maintained as a wildflower area. • Your ideas on how we can work in partnership. Please forward any information or comments to [email protected].

Highways and Environment newsletter 5 Urban grass maintenance 2019/2020 provisional

Max/min Expected Expected Code high of frequency of Type of Mow mowing season growth cut First 2 cuts Sheltered Second week of season to Housing March - end of Once per week be boxed off, Schemes October thereafter as flown Second week These are now High Amenity Cuttings to be as March - end of classed as Gen Monthly Areas flown October grass areas Second week General Grass Cuttings to be as March - end of Monthly Areas flown October Second week Low Amenity Cuttings to be as March - end of Monthly Areas flown October Second week Highway Verge Cuttings to be as March - end of Monthly Areas flown October One cut during Rough Grass the first two weeks Cuttings to be as N/A Areas of April, July and flown September Second week Flail Grass Cuttings to be as March - end of Twice per year Areas flown November One cut during the final week of Wildflower/ Cuttings to be September and Conservation N/A collected and one cut during Areas removed from site the final week of March

For areas on amenity grounds we maintain: http://www.realitygeo.com/explorer.aspx?cfg=wiltsgr

Highways and Environment newsletter 6 Weed Control Wiltshire Council continues to review the alternatives to glyphosate weed control. I know that a number of local councils in Wiltshire share a desire to continue to look at the alternatives. Here are some observations which I hope you find of assistance: Edinburgh City Council has adopted an integrated approach, including greater use of mulch and strimming, in public parks and green spaces; mechanised control on roadsides, pavements, cycleways, footpaths and other hard landscape features; and the application of acetic or citric acids where required. The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham has used a hot water and hot foam approach since April 2017. Treating weeds with heat destroys plant cells and causes plant proteins to coagulate, disabling normal plant functions. This can kill or weaken for the operative due to its corrosive nature. weeds. Sources for this thermal action can It is more costly than the use of glyphosate. come from an open flame, hot water, steam, The City Report also noted research hot foam, infra-red or electricity. Weeds vary in from Sweden which indicated that after their response to such heat control, with newly 10 years of alternative weed control by emerged or small weeds, or weeds with small municipalities, weed control efforts were root reserves, being more likely to be killed by greatly increased or tarmac surfaces heat, but well established weeds, perennial removed. It recommended a better weeds and weeds with substantial root systems understanding of how alternatives work. being less affected. The recommendation in the Bristol City Repeated treatments are therefore often Council report was for the council to look necessary to keep an area free of weeds at technologies for spraying with sensors Wrexham County Borough Council for reductions in herbicide use. In terms of Weed Eradication Trials Report 2018, natural products, the report indicated the includes estimated costs of treatment. The cost choices for Bristol City were acetic acid and is considerably higher than for herbicide use. A pelargonic acid. This would require the number of machines are required for an area. re- educating of spraying operators. They Operation speed is slow and water needs to be considered removing glyphosate completely transported and high energy input is required especially on h ard surfaces and in control of (diesel generators). It can be harder to use in invasive weeds, but concluded this was not narrow and out of reach areas, away from the the right option. vehicle. Ceredigion County Council has just Bristol City Council has trialled the use of started trialling the Cardley Wave hot water acetic acid. The results suggest that acetic acid system and is intending to carry out a full is effective in killing weeds for a relative short trial between glyphosate and hot water this period of time compared with glyphosate, but coming season on the trunk roads in their it can cause corrosion in the equipment and county. requires much greater control in terms of PPE

Highways and Environment newsletter 7 In conclusion, it is the council’s opinion there enhance that service. However, glyphosate is a need to move away from wholesale weed control still remains as an important glyphosate treatment. Wiltshire Council tool in controlling urban weed growth. The controls weeds on its rural verges by flailing council has sought methods (touch and and pulling. Urban shrub beds and certain spot treatment) to control the application amenity areas are strimmed to control to maximise the effective of any treatment weed growth. The Sparkle Gangs and Parish and to minimise the use of weed chemicals, Stewards all undertake manual weed removal. minimising the environmental and financial We use pavement and road sweepers to implications of its usage. manually remove weeds. The council has purchased two weed rippers this year to Wildflower trial areas We all know how important it is for kids to go exploring outside, discovering the natural world. Seeing nature in all its glory can help be the catalyst they need to crave more environmental awareness. When it comes to determining what’s best for kids, it’s great to have resources especially natural resources, like wildflower areas for a happy childhood memory. Wiltshire Council is looking to introduce a number of wildflower areas in amenity spaces adjacent to our standard play areas to increase flora and fauna, awareness of the environment and more use of these vital areas. It is known that this type of facility notably reduces stress and encourages a greater respect of the environment. The truly fantastic thing is that it’s affordable and easily to do. The council is asking the local community to identify Wiltshire Council play spaces where natural wildflowers can be encouraged to grow. This will also involve reducing the frequency of cutting reducing emissions. So the trials should be a win-win scenario. If community that would like to suggest an amenity area for the scheme to be operated in should contact [email protected].

Highways and Environment newsletter 8 Road sweeping The council’s Streetscene contractor, idverde, is responsible for ensuring the Code of Practise for Litter and Refuse (CoPLR - attached Link) is complied with. In essence this is the removal of detritus and litter. CoPLR does not state how the waste is to be removed, it merely places a duty on the council to maintain land for which it is scheduled and is a reactive one. responsible for at an acceptable level. Highway sweeping is undertaken by Ringway to The council then decides how it is to ensure the safety of the highway. Normally this achieve this duty. is undertaken by large sweepers and very limited manual processes are used. When sweeping the Wiltshire Council has decided that the highway detritus and weeds are removed at that contractor identifies the most appropriate time, but it is safety that is the driver of the service. manner of cleaning, which maximises the use of resources and efficiencies. Roads are swept reactively following a safety The majority of operations to ensure report. When resources allow road sweeping compliance is through manual means is undertaken as a preventative action: to stop and only limited small scale mechanical materials from washing into gullies; to removal operations are undertaken. detritus that could encourage weed growth damaging the highway surface or the removal of CoLPR requires a response to reports of an chippings from the natural wear and tear from unacceptable standard. The service is not highway use. Abandoned vehicles Abandoned vehicles cause a significant environmental hazard and will not be tolerated in Wiltshire. It is a form of fly-tipping. Fly-tipping We will investigate reports of abandoned vehicles and take formal action against surcharge for abandoning his vehicle. the owners who dump their vehicles An incident of fly-tipping in Lavington is also expecting to foot the bill for responsible currently being investigated by the police, after removal and disposal. people broke into a field, tipped their rubbish and Recently, a man has been fined £2,600 set it alight. for dumping a car in Ramsbury. Martin Since April 2018, 2,822 fly-tipping incidents have Mildenhall, of Ramsbury Marlborough been investigated by Wiltshire Council. ditched the car in a carpark with no tax or MOT and ignored months of letters and This led to 37 fixed penalty notices being issued warnings from the council. to people who dumped their rubbish and 149 warning letters sent to stop others from repeat He was issued a fixed penalty notice of offending. £200, which he ignored and did not attend the hearing on May 20 at Salisbury Seven more prosecutions are set to be resolved Magistrates Court, where he was fined this year. The prosecutions make it clear to £2,636.35 in fines, costs and victim everyone that we take this issue very seriously.

Highways and Environment newsletter 9 New Streetscene Portfolio Holder Sven Hocking is the new portfolio holder for the Wiltshire Council Streetscene service and will be working with the cabinet member for Highways, Transport and Waste, Cllr Bridget Wayman. The portfolio holder assists the cabinet member in dealing with the more detailed elements of their service and involves monitoring performance, advising on wider issues and challenging service concepts. Cllr Hocking takes over the running of the Streetscene portfolio at a very exciting time with the ongoing service delegation opportunities and the changing environmental management requirements Community Area Transport Group he takes a keen for the council’s amenity land stock. He interest in all thing highways related and will bring is also a Salisbury City for the a lot of experience to his new Portfolio position. Ward of St Martin’s and Cathedral where He will be bringing drive and enthusiasm to he Chairs the City Council’s Services the Streetscene Service and is looking forward Committee, Environmental Working to delivering real improvements and offering Group and Land and Property Working opportunities to the local communities to deliver Group and as Chair of the Salisbury their priorities in partnership with Wiltshire Council.

Martyn Cox joins Streetscene team Having recently joined Wiltshire Council as Service Delegation Engineer for Streetscene, I will be working within the Service Delegation Team and liaising with town and parish councils who are transitioning to local control of Streetscene services. My role will be as the link between the Wiltshire Council Service Delegation Team and the local councils, aiding communication and assisting the smooth transition to local control of the Streetscene Services. I’ve joined the council from the private sector where I worked as a contracts 1970s, where I completed a craft apprenticeship. manager for a civil engineering company in After working on most aspects of highway the water utility sector. Prior to that, I ran construction and maintenance, I progressed a highways skills training company for 12 to a supervisory position within the highway years and was involved in skills training and department and then to a local authority training consultancy for a number of years before post and two years lecturing at a technical college. that. I am greatly looking forward to this new challenge and integrating with a dynamic team within the My highways career started with council’s Streetscene section while working closely Gloucestershire County Council in the with the local town and parish councils.

Highways and Environment newsletter 10 On-street resident scheme The council’s car parking strategy includes residents’ parking zones in those residential areas which suffer from the significant effects of on-street commuter and/or shopper parking. The council will, subject to available resources, investigate and where appropriate introduce residents’ parking zones in consultation with local residents and businesses. This is a locally driven initiative, delivered through the Community Area Boards with the participation of the local community. This is to minimise the implications of investigating the options for a resident scheme, which is not supported by the residents affected. Any requests for residents’ parking schemes should be sent to the relevant town council in the first instance.

Off-street resident permit scheme and season ticket merge The off-street resident scheme has been merged with the council’s season ticket scheme for fairness reasons, as there is no difference between the users of the off-street resident scheme and season tickets’ in our car parks. The off-street resident scheme is a historic scheme from the old district councils. Cessation of the scheme gives fairness and equality when compared to the other schemes offered by the council. For some time now, all new requests for off-street permits have been directed to the council’s standard season ticket scheme. The season ticket scheme is discounted by over 50% compared with the day rate and offers considerable savings to our customers. As the old off-street resident scheme was subsidised, permit holders will see a price rise over the next five years to bring the cost into line of that of a season ticket. At that point the phrase off-street resident scheme will be changed to season ticket for clarity, ensuring fairness and equality, with all car parkers in similar circumstances paying the same rate.

Highways and Environment newsletter 11 Sustainable Salisbury Event The Sustainable Salisbury Event took place on Saturday 22 June and is now in its 4th year. With global warming and pollution issues becoming centre stage, this year’s event was felt to be the best and most important yet. The event is organised by Salisbury Transition City and show cases the progress being made with community initiatives including the now well established projects of sharing, city gardens planting, local recycling, renewable energy generation and Transition learning and lifestyle projects. The event was supported by Wiltshire Council with members and officers on hand to talk to residents about our recycling services and how our recyclable materials are managed.

Pictured Wiltshire Councillor Mr Robert Yuill with Parvis Khansari, Director for Highways and the Environment, and Rachel Parkinson Waste Officer.

Wiltshire Council’s current recycling rate is currently over 40% and the council supports the Resource Association’s End Destinations Recycling Charter. This voluntary code encourages all local authorities to be open about where the waste they collect for recycling goes. Our End Use Register contains information showing where all recycling from residents in Wiltshire goes, which can be downloaded from the below link: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/what-happens-to-recycling

Highways and Environment newsletter 12 CAB Bradford on Avon & CAB Andy Cadwallader and Corsham CAB David Arnup and Pewsey CAB Richard Dobson and CA Matt Perrot , and Marlborough CAB Martin Cook Salisbury and Southern CAB Graham Axtell and CAB Andy Cole South West CAB David Button and Countywide Technical Denise Nott Westbury and Trowbridge CAB Pat Whyte

Streetscene Northern and Eastern Fiona Waind Western and Southern Craig Campbell

Highways contact details Bradford on Avon, Chippenham, Corsham, Melksham, Trowbridge, Warminster and Westbury community areas: [email protected] Calne, Devizes, Malborough, Malmesbury, Pewsey, Royal Wootton Bassett & Cricklade community areas: [email protected] Amesbury, Salisbury, Southern, South West community areas: [email protected]

Street cleaning and amenity [email protected]

Parking [email protected]

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