Chard Town Council Held on Monday 16Th January 2012 in the Town Hall at 6.30Pm
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CCHHAARRDD TTOOWWNN CCOOUUNNCCIILL THE GUILDHALL FORE STREET CHARD TA20 1PP TEL: 01460 239567 FAX: 01460 261661 www.chard.gov.uk Mayor: Councillor Mrs Cath Morrison Town Clerk: Sarah Robson MILCM CCOOUUNNCCIILL MMIINNUUTTEESS Minutes of the meeting of the Planning & Highways Committee Chard Town Council held on Monday 16th January 2012 in the Town Hall at 6.30pm. Present: Councillors: G. Forsyth, Mrs. B Halse, A. Kenton, Mrs. J Kenton, G. Shortland, Ms. S Pitwood, M. Wale and Mrs. S Wyatt, In Attendance: Sarah Robson - Town Clerk. There were no members of the press or public in attendance. In the absence of the chairman Councillor Mrs. Wyatt proposed that Councillor Mrs. Kenton chaired the meeting. Councillor Mrs. Halse seconded the proposal. Councillor Mrs. Kenton took the chair. 01. Apologies for absence and to consider whether to approve reasons given Councillor J Dorse – Family Illness, Councillor Mrs. C Morrison– Conflicting Engagement, Councillor A Prior - Holiday RESOLVED: to accept the apologies and approve the reasons given 02. Declarations of Interest None received 03. Planning & Highways Committee Meeting - Minutes - To confirm and sign the th minutes of the previous Meeting held on Monday 19 December 2011 (LGA 1972, Sch 12 para41 (1). RESOLVED – that the minutes of Planning & Highways Committee meeting held on the Monday 19th December 2011 be signed as a correct record. 04. To consider the following planning applications:- Combe Ward Cllrs A Kenton and M W Wale 1. 11/04235/FUL Change of use of former gas depot (Use Class B2) for the siting of 93 self storage unites (Use Class B8) with associated access. Former Gas Depot, Furnham Road, Chard, Somerset TA20 1HE. UK Storage Company Ltd. LH Recommend: Refusal – Members expressed concern regarding the access to the proposed site on the grounds that the entrance point is very close to the adjacent junction, namely Glynswood. The increased volume of traffic and the close proximity to the junction poses safety issues. Avishayes Ward Cllrs A G Forsyth and Mrs. C Morrison 1. 11/05119/FUL Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse. 6 Barberry Drive, Chard TA20 1HR. Mr. J Warner CB Recommend: Approval 05. Tree Preservation Order: For Information 11/04800/TPO Application to carry out tree surgery works no 2 No. Oak Tree within Yeovil District Council (Char1) Tree Preservation Order 1982. 15 Langdon Close, Chard, Somerset TA20 1DP PP 12/00002/TPO Application to carry out tree surgery works to an Oak Tree shown asT1 of SSDC Tree Preservation Order (Chard No 1). Grass Verge Outside Nos. 30/34/36 & 38 Crib Close, Chard Somerset TA20 1EE PP Noted 06. Correspondence Item #1 – SCC - Minerals Options Consultation (Ends February 12th 2012) (Please note; The Somerset Minerals & Waste Development Framework Minerals Core Strategy Summary is available in the Town Council office) It was agreed that the Town Clerk would consider the report and make any relevant observations and report back to next meeting. 07. To receive notification of Planning Determinations received from SSDC 11/03842/COU Change of use to mixed B1, B2 and B8 uses (retrospective) John Beer Motor Repairs, 14B Millfield Industrial Estate, Millfield, Chard, Somerset TA20 2BB. Mr. John Beer. SSDC Grant Permission CTC Recommendation - Approval 11/04163/FUL The erection of a dwellinghouse. 6 Ashcroft, Chard, Somerset TA20 2JH. Mrs. Heather Seymour. SSDC Grant Permission CTC Recommendation - Approval 11/04562/TPO Application to fell 1 No. Monterey Cypress tree known as T15 within South Somerset District Council’s Tree Preservation Order (Chard 2) 2005. Land at Holbear Grange, Holbear Grange, Chard, Somerset. KDJ Slade & Sons Ltd SSDC Grant Consent CTC Recommendation - Approval Noted There being no further business the meeting closed at 6.40pm CCHHAARRDD TTOOWWNN CCOOUUNNCCIILL THE GUILDHALL FORE STREET CHARD TA20 1PP TEL: 01460 239567 FAX: 01460 261661 www.chard.gov.uk Mayor: Councillor Mrs Cath Morrison Town Clerk: Sarah Robson MILCM CCOOUUNNCCIILL MMIINNUUTTEESS Minutes of the meeting of the Planning & Highways Committee Chard Town Council held on Monday 20th February 2012 in the Town Hall at 6.30pm. Present: Councillors: Councillor A Prior (Chairman) G. Forsyth, Mrs. B Halse, G. Shortland, Ms. S Pitwood, M. Wale and Mrs. S Wyatt, In Attendance: Sarah Robson - Town Clerk. There were 25 members of the public and 1 member of the press in attendance. 08. Apologies for absence and to consider whether to approve reasons given Councillor A. Kenton and Mrs. J Kenton - Holiday RESOLVED: to accept the apologies and approve the reasons given 09. Declarations of Interest Councillor Mrs. Halse declared a personal and prejudicial interest in application no. 11/04212/FUL on the grounds that the site is adjacent to her property. Councillor Ms Pittwood declared a personal interest in application no. 12/00162/FUL as the land owner is known to her. Councillor Wale declared a personal interest in application no. 11/04212/FUL on the grounds that he is the local District Councillor on the Regeneration Board. 10. Planning & Highways Committee Meeting - Minutes - To confirm and sign the th minutes of the previous Meeting held on Monday 16 January 2012 (LGA 1972, Sch 12 para41 (1). RESOLVED – that the minutes of Planning & Highways Committee meeting held on the Monday 16th January 2012 be signed as a correct record. 11. To consider the following planning applications:- It was agreed to vary the order of business to allow those members of the public in attendance to hear the debate and then leave the meeting. Holyrood Ward Cllrs Mrs. G Halse, G Shortland, Mrs. S P Wyatt 7.00pm Councillor Mrs. Halse left the meeting 1. 11/04212/FUL Development of 63 (amended to 60) residential dwellings with associated vehicular and pedestrian access, landscaping, site re-grading and related infrastructure and engineering works. Land at Mitchell Gardens, Shepherds Lane, Chard, Somerset TA20 1 QU. Redrow Homes South West AG Recommend: Refusal on the following grounds; The proposed site falls outside development limits The proposed site is outside the Local Plan and contrary to emerging Core Strategy and Chard Regeneration Plan Insufficient provision for increased traffic – Highways concerns Detrimental impact on wildlife – in particular the removal of badger sets, the hazel dormouse, slow worms, grass snakes and other mammals and reptiles. 7.05pm Councillor Mrs. Halse returned to the meeting and 23 members of the public left the meeting. Crimchard Ward Cllrs J Dorse, Mrs. J Kenton and A J Prior 1. 12/00177/FUL The erection of single storey extension to east elevation, the erection of a single storey extension to north elevation , new pedestrian access, extension to car park by 2 No. parking bays and the erection of a pavilion building. The Redstart Primary School, Redstart Road, Chard, Somerset TA20 1SD. The Redstart Primary School. LB Recommend: Approval Avishayes Ward Cllrs A G Forsyth and Mrs. C Morrison 1. 11/05130/S73 Application to vary condition No. 02 (approved plans) of planning permission 10/01967/FUL to carry out alterations to plots 22-26, 2, 20/21, 30/31, 38, 39-46 and the addition of plot 1. Old Station Yard, Victoria Avenue, Chard, Somerset TA20 1EQ. Raglan Housing Association. AN Recommend: Approval 2. 12/00075/FUL Erection of first floor extension to dwellinghouse. 15 Crewkerne Road, Chard, Somerset TA20 1EZ. Mr. & Mrs. Chris Medland. CB Recommend: Approval 3. 12/00076/FUL Erection of carport. 5 Foxglove Way, Chard, Somerset TA20 1HT. Mr. M Callow. CB Recommend: Approval 4. 12/00201/FUL The erection of a detached garage. (Revised application) Le Chalet, Hornsbury Hill, Chard, Somerset TA20 3DB. Mr. Brian Harding. DW Recommend: Refusal on the basis of concerns that appropriate consideration is given by the Highways Authority in relation to access to and from the A358. Also that consideration be taken due to the close proximity to Chard Reservoir and that all necessary environmental impact studies are carried out. Combe Ward Cllrs A Kenton and M W Wale 1. 12/00178/S73 Application to vary condition 2 of planning application 11/03206/FUL to relocate extension to Block B by 600mm. Holyrood Academy, Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset TA20 1JL. Mrs. Tina Coles. JM Recommend: Approval 2. 11/05030/FUL The carrying out of alterations to include the conversion of garage into ancillary accommodation and the erection of a conservatory. Four Walls Cottage, 52 Crimchard, Chard, Somerset TA20 1JS. Mrs. Janet Mains CB CB Recommend: Approval 3. 11/05031/LBC The carrying out of alterations to include the conversion of garage into ancillary accommodation and the erection of a conservatory. Four Walls Cottage, 52 Crimchard, Chard, Somerset TA20 1JS. Mrs. Janet Mains CB Recommend: Approval Crimchard Ward Cllrs J Dorse, Mrs. J Kenton and A J Prior 2. 12/00185/FUL Erection of a two storey side extension and single storey front extension. 24 John Gunn Close, Chard, Somerset TA20 1DG. Mr. & Mrs. D Bagg. LB LB Recommend: Approval Holyrood Ward Cllrs Mrs. B Halse, G Shortland, Mrs. S P Wyatt 2. 12/00353/FUL The erection of a detached dwellinghouse and garage and the formation of a new access. 9 St. Mary’s Crescent, Chard, Somerset TA20 2SZ. Mr. HT Hall. JM Recommend: Refusal on the grounds of access. Members expressed concern that access and egress to and from the proposed dwelling from the A358 was not suitable due to the close proximity to the bend. For: 5 Against: 0 Abstention: 1 Jocelyn Ward Cllr Ms S K Pittwood 1. 12/00162/FUL The erection of a detached dwellinghouse, the widening of access and provision of parking. 12 Auckland Way, Chard, Somerset TA20 2BS. Mr. & Mrs. R Daniels. JM Recommend: Approval 2. 12/00154/FUL Demolition and the erection of a replacement building for B2 (general industry) and B1 (office) use with associated parking.