Agenda Item No. 8 Planning Applications (a) To receive and note the attached list of delegated decisions made since the last meeting (list herewith) (b) To determine planning applications received in accordance with the Committee’s delegated powers (list herewith). NOTES: (i) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 – SECTION 100D The background papers relating to the applications reported upon include not only relevant planning documents but also replies to consultations with other bodies and authorities, letters of representation from interested parties, previous planning decisions and source material otherwise referred to in the reports. (ii) HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1998 The human rights implications of the actions recommended in these reports have been considered and are acceptable and the checklist has been addressed. West Wiltshire District Council /Planning/25 January 2007 PLANNING COMMITTEE 25 JANUARY 2007 Planning Applications for Determination Item Page Application No Location Parish No No 01 06/00378/FUL Installation of compressors and enclosure - 2 Northlands Warminster 01 Industrial Estate Copheap Lane Warminster Wiltshire BA12 0BG 02 06/03750/FUL Warehouse extension (re application) - The Soundpost Codford 05 Limited Mayflower New Road Codford Wiltshire 03 06/03164/FUL Construct two storey extension to rear of main house, Kingston Deverill 11 demolish existing garage/stables outbuildings and construct new garage/store - Whitepits Farm 34 - 35 Kingston Deverill Wiltshire BA12 7HE 04 06/03161/LBC Construction of two storey rear extension to main house, Kingston Deverill 19 general internal alterations at ground and first floor level, general refurbishment including re-thatching of main roof, demolition of garage/stable outbuilding and construction of new garage/store - Whitepits Farm 34 - 35 Kingston Deverill Wiltshire BA12 7HE 05 06/03049/FUL Four bed detached house - Land North Of 97 Deverill Warminster 25 Road Warminster Wiltshire 06 06/02823/FUL New residential dwelling comprising four, two bedroom Melksham 31 flats - 3 Littlejohn Avenue Melksham Wiltshire SN12 7AN (Town) 07 06/03404/FUL Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 2 no. two West Ashton 39 storey houses - 1 Orchard Close West Ashton Wiltshire BA14 6AU 08 06/03403/OUT Erection of 3 dwelling (outline) and resiting of electricity Codford 47 sub station - Land Adjacent 22 Cherry Orchard Codford Wiltshire 09 06/03376/ADV Fascia sign, projecting sign - 23 Fore Street Trowbridge Trowbridge 57 Wiltshire BA14 8ER 10 06/01987/FUL Removal of condition 1 of planning consent Trowbridge 61 06/00157/FUL to allow permanent use of Unit 13 as a builders merchant - Unit 13 Ashton Mills West Ashton Road Trowbridge Wiltshire 11 06/01998/FUL Demolition of sections of existing house erection of new Winsley 67 extensions and alterations, alterations to garage - Old Chapel House Little Ashley Winsley Wiltshire BA15 2PN PLANNING COMMITTEE 25 January 2007 ITEM NO: 01 APPLICATION NO: 06/00378/FUL LOCATION: 2 Northlands Industrial Estate Copheap Lane Warminster Wiltshire BA12 0BG NOT TO SCALE Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown Copyright unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings West Wiltshire District Council, Bradley Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0RD Tel: 01225 770344/770382 Fax: 01225 770314 www.westwiltshire.gov.uk SLA: 100022961 Page 1 01 Application: 06/00378/FUL Site Address: 2 Northlands Industrial Estate Copheap Lane Warminster Wiltshire BA12 0BG Parish: Warminster Ward: Warminster East Grid Reference 387748 145411 Application Type: Full Plan Development: Installation of compressors and enclosure Applicant Details: Trans Oceanic Meat Company Southwest Ltd 2 Northlands Industrial Estate Copheap Lane Warminster Wiltshire BA12 0BG Agent Details: Mr E C Stockley 40 Clarendon Avenue Trowbridge Wilts BA14 7BN Case Officer: Mr James Taylor Date Received: 02.02.2006 Expiry Date: 30.03.2006 REASON(S) FOR PERMISSION: The proposed development conforms to the Development Plan and there are no objections to it on planning grounds. RECOMMENDATION: Permission Condition(s): 1 The development hereby permitted shall begin before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. REASON: In accordance with Section 91 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. 2 The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved and certified plans reference 06-11-1 Rev.B. REASON: In order to define the terms of this permission. COMMITTEE REPORT APPLICATION DETAILS This application was deferred by Committee on 1 June 2006 to invite Environmental Health and a suitably qualified consultant acting on behalf of the applicant to measure existing noise levels produced by the equipment and the background noise levels and agree mitigation measures to overcome unacceptable noise emissions. It was originally brought to Committee because the Town Council objected contrary to the officer's recommendation. The Town Council has now withdrawn its objection. Page 2 The application has now been revised following a survey by noise and vibration consultants taking into account their recommendations for mitigation of noise and potential loss of amenity to neighbours. The proposal is for a building to enclose compressors and condensers essential to the operation of the meat-processing factory at Copheap Lane, Warminster. The compressors already exist on site, and have done for a number of years with a lightweight plywood framed structure, which is covered with corrugated sheeting, and wire mesh walls. The proposal would measure approximately 4.9 metres long, 2.4 metres wide and 2.4 metres high. An internal wall would separate the compressor and condenser storage so that the compressors would be entirely enclosed. The condensers require some ventilation however, and double louvre doors on the front and side of the building have achieved this. CONSULTATION REPLIES: - WARMINSTER TOWN COUNCIL: Originally objected to the proposal on the following grounds: - Would like the louvered doors on the side elevations only in accordance with neighbour's comments. - Consider that solid doors be used to attenuate soundproofing. Following the revision of the scheme the Town Council has no objection and comments that efforts appear to have been made to attenuate the noise. INTERNAL WWDC CONSULTATIONS - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: No objection. Environmental Health stated that they are "happy with the proposals for the enclosure as described in the JSP Report." PUBLICITY RESPONSES The proposal was advertised by letters to the neighbouring properties. 2 responses to the original consultation were received objecting to the proposal due to nuisance. Following this revision to the scheme no further comments have been received. RELEVANT PLANNING POLICY West Wiltshire District Plan - 1st Alteration 2004 C31a Design C36 Noise C38 Nuisance PPS1 Delivering Sustainable Development PPG4 Industrial, Commercial Development and Small Firms. PPG24 Planning and Noise RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY 03/00927/FUL - Retention of compressors and enclosure - Withdrawn - 20/08/2004 KEY PLANNING ISSUES The main issues to consider are if the proposed compressors and insulated enclosure would cause unacceptable levels of noise which in itself would be a nuisance and harmful to neighbouring amenity. Page 3 PLANNING OFFICER COMMENTS PPG4 on Industrial, Commercial and Small Firms states that development control should not place unjustifiable obstacles in the way of development, and that planning decisions must reconcile necessary development with environmental protection and other development plan policies. Planning permission should normally be granted unless there are specific and significant objections. PPG24 on planning and noise guides local planning authorities and states that noise can be a material planning consideration, and that housing should be regarded as noise sensitive development. Policies C36 and C38 of the West Wiltshire District Plan reflect the national guidance and are fundamental to determining this application. The applicants have had a noise and vibration consultant assess the proposals and conduct a report that has detailed that existing noise levels at night are not acceptable. Subject to some revisions the total enclosure design should give 20dBA attenuation, making 25dBA attenuation in total. The planning application has been amended according to these recommendations to achieve these reductions. The revised proposals have been considered by Environmental Health, and no objection is seen to the proposal in its amended form. Further the Town Council has removed its objection and no other comments have been received during the additional consultation process. The revised design is acceptable in all other planning respects, considering its location and context. CONCLUSION This proposal would not result in any harm to neighbouring amenity. Page 4 PLANNING COMMITTEE 25 January 2007 ITEM NO: 02 APPLICATION NO: 06/03750/FUL LOCATION: The Soundpost Limited Mayflower New Road Codford Wiltshire NOT TO SCALE Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown Copyright unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings West Wiltshire District Council, Bradley Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14