Wellington Town Council planning minutes July 2006
Minutes of the 111th planning meeting of Wellington Town Council held in the United Reformed Church Hall in Fore Street, Wellington on Monday 3rd July 2006 at 6pm
PRESENT: Councillor D. Mitton (chairman), who presided, Councillor P. Critchard (vice-chairman), Councillors Mrs V. Byrne, Mrs G. Copley, Mrs V. Stock-Williams and Mrs N. Wilson, who arrived at 6.58pm, Councillors R. Bowrah, A. Govier, R. Henley, who arrived at 6.58pm, A. Horsman, C. Hindley and S. Palmer, and the clerk A. Brown, the assistant to the clerk Mrs J. Thorne, and Taunton DBC planning officer Mr J. Hamer. There were apologies from Councillors Mrs C. Biscoe and G. James. There were 6 members of the public present.
13848 WHITE HART LANE APPLICATION
With reference to minute 13819 further consideration was given to a plan for the erection of 11 one bedroom dwellings on land to the rear of Sans Ombre and Garden House, White Hart, Wellington (43/2006/057) following a site meeting held on 19th June 2006. Mr Hamer reported that amended plans showed the living accommodation on the first floor and the bedroom on the ground floor; the existing boundary wall and new boundary would be built to a height of 1.5m – 1.8m to prevent any overlooking from the ground floor windows; and the first floor windows facing existing bungalows would have obscure glazing. Taunton DBC’s Planning Committee was being recommended by the officers to approve the application at its meeting on 5th July 2006 subject to the completion of a 106 agreement to provide for a contribution towards leisure facilities. Councillor Critchard moved that approval should be recommended but there was no seconder. Councillor Byrne moved, with Councillor Copley seconding, that refusal should be recommended on the grounds of inadequate access and increased congestion in White Hart Lane. The motion was carried 3-1 with 4 abstentions.
13849 COMMENTS TO TAUNTON DBC ON PLANNING APPLICATIONS
It was agreed to inform Taunton DBC that the town council was in favour of the following plans: (a) Erection of a dwelling on land to the rear of 31 Blackmoor Road, Wellington, revised scheme of 43/2005/025 (43/2006/053); (b) Internal alterations and refurbishment alterations, including new windows to flats at 43 High Street, Wellington (43/2006/058LB: subject to the views of the conservation officer); (c) Replace slates on roof to rear of 45 High Street, Wellington (43/2006/067LB); (d) Erection of dwelling (outline application) on land to rear of 6 Pyles Thorne Close, Wellington (43/2006/068); (e) Erection of industrial unit at Plot 19, Rylands Farm Industrial Estate, Bagley Road, Rockwell Green, Wellington (43/2006/073: subject to the hours of working/noise emission levels being the same as the existing conditions covering the rest of the industrial estate with no working on Sundays, Christmas Day and Bank Holidays, subject to the colour of the unit blending in with existing units. It was also agreed to suggest that the owner be asked to erect a larger location sign. Members considered a letter from Mrs D. Land, of Westlands, Bagley Green, about hours of working, noise emission levels, colour of unit, vehicle traffic, external lighting and disposal of water from unit. Councillor Govier declared a prejudicial interest and left the hall while this item was considered).
13850 DEFERRED PLAN FOR NATWEST BANK
It was agreed to defer until the August meeting, pending the provision of further information, consideration of a plan for the partial demolition of an existing boundary wall to the rear of Natwest Bank, 12 Fore Street, Wellington (43/2006/072LB).
13851 UPDATE ON SOMERFIELD SUPERMARKET REDEVELOPMENT
Giving an update on the Somerfield supermarket redevelopment in High Street, Mr Hamer stated that the delay in starting the project was due to the fact that the Section 106 agreement on highway issues had not yet been signed. It had been approved by the Deane’s legal department and by Somerfield but Somerset highway authority was still checking that the agreement was acceptable. The Deane and the applicants were chasing county highways to get the issues resolved. Both were equally frustrated by the delay. Councillor Govier reported that he had been assured by county officers that a legally binding document covering all the highway issues with would be drawn up with Somerfield soon. He agreed to take the matter up again with the county council to try to speed things up. Councillor Bowrah questioned whether the scaffolding erected outside the former discount store (to be demolished as part of the Somerfield development) was safe. It was agreed to take the matter up with Taunton DBC and the county council.
13852 UPDATE ON CADES FARM HOUSING SCHEME
Giving an update on the Cades Farm housing scheme Mr Hamer reported that the scheme was subject to a quite complex 106 agreement covering affordable/social housing and commuted sums for the future maintenance of open spaces (number of years). The Deane was seeking to get the best deal from the developers for affordable housing on the site. The aim was that 35% of the total of dwellings on the site should be affordable housing. It was hoped there would be agreement before too long. It was agreed to write to Taunton DBC stating that the town council would like to see the greatest number of social houses possible. Referring to the suggestion by some town councillors that allotments might be considered as part of the Cades Farm scheme, Mr Hamer pointed out that there was nothing in the local plan for allotments. There was no Deane policy for allotments. If it was felt at the stage of receiving the detailed planning application that allotments should be provided, then it might be possible to consider using some of the land earmarked for open space.
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 7.05PM
PRESENT: Councillor D. Mitton (chairman), who presided, Councillor P. Critchard (vice-chairman), Councillors Mrs V. Byrne, Mrs G. Copley, Mrs V. Stock-Williams and Mrs N. Wilson, who arrived at 6.58pm, Councillors R. Bowrah, A. Govier, R. Henley, who arrived at 6.58pm, A. Horsman, C. Hindley and S. Palmer, and the clerk A. Brown, the assistant to the clerk Mrs J. Thorne, and Taunton DBC planning officer Mr J. Hamer. There were apologies from Councillors Mrs C. Biscoe and G. James. There were 6 members of the public present.
13848 WHITE HART LANE APPLICATION
With reference to minute 13819 further consideration was given to a plan for the erection of 11 one bedroom dwellings on land to the rear of Sans Ombre and Garden House, White Hart, Wellington (43/2006/057) following a site meeting held on 19th June 2006. Mr Hamer reported that amended plans showed the living accommodation on the first floor and the bedroom on the ground floor; the existing boundary wall and new boundary would be built to a height of 1.5m – 1.8m to prevent any overlooking from the ground floor windows; and the first floor windows facing existing bungalows would have obscure glazing. Taunton DBC’s Planning Committee was being recommended by the officers to approve the application at its meeting on 5th July 2006 subject to the completion of a 106 agreement to provide for a contribution towards leisure facilities. Councillor Critchard moved that approval should be recommended but there was no seconder. Councillor Byrne moved, with Councillor Copley seconding, that refusal should be recommended on the grounds of inadequate access and increased congestion in White Hart Lane. The motion was carried 3-1 with 4 abstentions.
13849 COMMENTS TO TAUNTON DBC ON PLANNING APPLICATIONS
It was agreed to inform Taunton DBC that the town council was in favour of the following plans: (a) Erection of a dwelling on land to the rear of 31 Blackmoor Road, Wellington, revised scheme of 43/2005/025 (43/2006/053); (b) Internal alterations and refurbishment alterations, including new windows to flats at 43 High Street, Wellington (43/2006/058LB: subject to the views of the conservation officer); (c) Replace slates on roof to rear of 45 High Street, Wellington (43/2006/067LB); (d) Erection of dwelling (outline application) on land to rear of 6 Pyles Thorne Close, Wellington (43/2006/068); (e) Erection of industrial unit at Plot 19, Rylands Farm Industrial Estate, Bagley Road, Rockwell Green, Wellington (43/2006/073: subject to the hours of working/noise emission levels being the same as the existing conditions covering the rest of the industrial estate with no working on Sundays, Christmas Day and Bank Holidays, subject to the colour of the unit blending in with existing units. It was also agreed to suggest that the owner be asked to erect a larger location sign. Members considered a letter from Mrs D. Land, of Westlands, Bagley Green, about hours of working, noise emission levels, colour of unit, vehicle traffic, external lighting and disposal of water from unit. Councillor Govier declared a prejudicial interest and left the hall while this item was considered).
13850 DEFERRED PLAN FOR NATWEST BANK
It was agreed to defer until the August meeting, pending the provision of further information, consideration of a plan for the partial demolition of an existing boundary wall to the rear of Natwest Bank, 12 Fore Street, Wellington (43/2006/072LB).
13851 UPDATE ON SOMERFIELD SUPERMARKET REDEVELOPMENT
Giving an update on the Somerfield supermarket redevelopment in High Street, Mr Hamer stated that the delay in starting the project was due to the fact that the Section 106 agreement on highway issues had not yet been signed. It had been approved by the Deane’s legal department and by Somerfield but Somerset highway authority was still checking that the agreement was acceptable. The Deane and the applicants were chasing county highways to get the issues resolved. Both were equally frustrated by the delay. Councillor Govier reported that he had been assured by county officers that a legally binding document covering all the highway issues with would be drawn up with Somerfield soon. He agreed to take the matter up again with the county council to try to speed things up. Councillor Bowrah questioned whether the scaffolding erected outside the former discount store (to be demolished as part of the Somerfield development) was safe. It was agreed to take the matter up with Taunton DBC and the county council.
13852 UPDATE ON CADES FARM HOUSING SCHEME
Giving an update on the Cades Farm housing scheme Mr Hamer reported that the scheme was subject to a quite complex 106 agreement covering affordable/social housing and commuted sums for the future maintenance of open spaces (number of years). The Deane was seeking to get the best deal from the developers for affordable housing on the site. The aim was that 35% of the total of dwellings on the site should be affordable housing. It was hoped there would be agreement before too long. It was agreed to write to Taunton DBC stating that the town council would like to see the greatest number of social houses possible. Referring to the suggestion by some town councillors that allotments might be considered as part of the Cades Farm scheme, Mr Hamer pointed out that there was nothing in the local plan for allotments. There was no Deane policy for allotments. If it was felt at the stage of receiving the detailed planning application that allotments should be provided, then it might be possible to consider using some of the land earmarked for open space.
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 7.05PM
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