Wellington Town Council planning minutes August 2006
Minutes of the 112th planning meeting of Wellington Town Council held in the United Reformed Church Hall in Fore Street, Wellington on Monday 7th August 2006 at 6pm
PRESENT: Councillor D. Mitton (chairman), who presided, Councillors Mrs G. Copley, Mrs V. Stock-Williams and Mrs N. Wilson, Councillors R. Bowrah, R. Henley, A. Horsman, G. James, S. Palmer and E. Warren, 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 V. Byrne, A. Govier, and C. Hindley. There were 9 members of the public present.
13882 A PRE-APPLICATION PRESENTATION FOR PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER ADVANCE BITUMEN FACTORY AT WESTFORD, WELLINGTON
Planning consultant Mr Malcolm Turner gave a pre-application presentation for a proposed redevelopment of the former Advance Bitumen factory at Westford, Wellington. The proposal was for a mix of 69 housing units ranging from one bedroom studio flats to four bedroom detached houses including about 15 units of affordable housing. Mr Turner said they would be holding one or two exhibitions about the scheme in the village hall in Rockwell Green for local residents and would be notifying neighbours around the site. Members were told the housing would be in keeping with the surrounding area and would be in a cottage style. There would also be a central green open space with a concealed car parking area. It was also proposed there would be a pedestrian access out of the site down a private lane. The site also takes in Westford Plastics and the company has been offered alternative sites at Chelston Business Park and Rylands Business Park. Mr Turner said although the development would result in more traffic on the roads in Rockwell Green than at present it would about a third less of the traffic in the area as when the Advance Bitumen Factory was in operation when there was a considerable amount of HGV vehicles using the roads. It was also estimated that a peak times there would be about 50 to 55 cars an hour. Taunton DBC planning officer John Hamer said the proposal looked in principle to be acceptable and appeared to meet Government guidelines. On the previous application concerns about flooding about were raised but members were told the Environment Agency were now happy with the proposal.
13883 REPORT BY JOHN HAMER OF TAUNTON DBC ABOUT PLANNING APPLICATION 43/2006/051Mr Hamer presented a report to members regarding application ref 43/2006/051 the erection of 2 first floor extensions and 1 two storey extension at 18 Wellesley Park, Wellington. The application was received by Taunton DBC on 24 April 2006 and was identified as a parish delegation application. Wellington Town Council notified the neighbours and two letters of objection was received. Although the application should have been referred to the town council, due to an administrative error at Taunton DBC, an approval certificate was generated and issued on 15 June. Mr Hamer said the applicant therefore had valid planning permission for the development. Members heard from objectors to the application including Mr R McCubbin, of 20 Wellesley Park, who requested permitted development rights at first floor level and in the roof of the south elevation of the proposed second storey extension be withdrawn. Mr Hamer said the approval certificate mistakenly made reference to the east elevation. Mr McCubbin has lodged a formal complaint with Taunton DBC. Mr K Coombes and Ms N Villmeter, of 16 Wellesley Park, also objected to the application and said they had concerns about privacy and wanted the bottom of the window to be above 6 feet 6 inches in height from floor level or have the windows installed on the south side of the roof. Mr Hamer said since issuing the planning certificate the applicant had agreed to increase the cill level of the proposed roof lights to 1.8m. He said in his view the adjacent properties would not be adversely affected by the proposal and the recommendation of approval was the appropriate one. He asked the town council to confirm the decision made. Members received copies of letters from the objectors and letters sent to them by Taunton DBC apologising for the error in granting the approval. Members agreed not to confirm the report and to state their extreme disappointment at the situation.
13884 APPROVED PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The town council received details of applications for planning permission to be determined in accordance with the delegation agreement with Taunton Deane Borough Council of 9th September 1996 and it was resolved to approve planning permission for the following applications: (a) Erection of two storey extension to side and single storey extension to rear of 12 Shuteleigh, Wellington (43/2006/076). There was a letter of objection from Mr H R Pierce who had concerns about drainage. However following a letter from planning consultants confirming the drainage system would be overhauled and renewed Mr Pierce was happy with the proposal. The planning officer recommended approval subject to conditions of time limit, materials and no further first floor windows; (b) Erection of single storey extension at front, first floor extension at side and two storey extension at rear plus a replacement conservatory at 1 Sylvan Road, Wellington (43/2006/065). There was a letter of objection from Mr H Wright concerning blocking of light. The planning officer considered the proposal would not harm any residential amenity of the area and recommended approval subject to conditions of time limit, materials, garage for domestic use only, obscure glazing, and no further first floor windows.
13885 DEFERRED PLAN FOR NATWEST BANK
With reference to minute 13850 an application for the partial demolition of existing boundary wall to the rear of NatWest Bank, 12 Fore Street, Wellington (43/2006/072LB), the clerk reported the plan had now been withdrawn.
13886 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 one 4 bed detached house on land adjoining 22 Howard Road, Wellington (43/2006/077), a letter of objection was received by Mrs P J Corner stating the proposed dwelling would be imposing and dominant and overdevelopment on a cramped site ; (b) Erection of industrial unit park at Monument View, Summerfield Avenue, Chelston Business Park, Wellington (46/2006/009); (c) Erection of two new dwellings to replace existing dwelling to be demolished at 17 Oaken Ground, Rockwell Green, Wellington (43/2006/079); (d) Conversion of offices to one 2 bedroom terraced house, two one-bedroom flats and two 2 bedroom flats at 5 and 6 White Hart Lane, Wellington, revised scheme (43/2006/081). A letter was received by Wellington Community Centre outlining concerns about emergency access from the centre. Members were in favour providing emergency access to the community centre was protected and retained; e) Construction of flood alleviation works related to the proposed development 43/2004/119, Tonedale Business Park, Milverton Road, Wellington (43/2006/082) subject to the footpath between Linden Drive and Burchills Hill via ‘thunderbridge’ being safeguarded and enhanced; (f) Display of internally illuminated fascia and projecting sign at Bristol and West Building Society, 5-7 South Street, Wellington, (43/2006/085A); (g) Installation of new shop front at 14 High Street (Fox & Sons) Wellington (43/2006/090); (h) Installation of 15m shared floodlight/telecommunications lattice mast in place of existing 15m floodlighting pole, mounted antenna and transmission dish (resulting in an overall height of 15.7m) with associated equipment cabinets at ground level at Wellington Rugby Football Club, Corams Lane, Wellington (43/2006/096)
13887 APPLICATION TO REMOVE TREES REAR OF 12 FORE STREET
Plans were received to remove trees on land to rear of 12 Fore Street, Wellington (43/2006/074T). It was reported that tree preservation orders had now been received on this site so the town council did not consider this application.
13888 COMMENTS TO SOMERSET CC ON PLANNING APPLICATIONS
It was agreed to inform Somerset CC that the town council was in favour of the following plans: (a) Siting of new 5-bay Elliott nursery unit at Wellesley Park Primary School, Wellington (43/2006/080); (b) Proposed prefabricated children’s centre and new footpath at Beech Grove Primary School, Courtland Road, Wellington (43/2006/087)
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 7.29PM
PRESENT: Councillor D. Mitton (chairman), who presided, Councillors Mrs G. Copley, Mrs V. Stock-Williams and Mrs N. Wilson, Councillors R. Bowrah, R. Henley, A. Horsman, G. James, S. Palmer and E. Warren, 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 V. Byrne, A. Govier, and C. Hindley. There were 9 members of the public present.
13882 A PRE-APPLICATION PRESENTATION FOR PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER ADVANCE BITUMEN FACTORY AT WESTFORD, WELLINGTON
Planning consultant Mr Malcolm Turner gave a pre-application presentation for a proposed redevelopment of the former Advance Bitumen factory at Westford, Wellington. The proposal was for a mix of 69 housing units ranging from one bedroom studio flats to four bedroom detached houses including about 15 units of affordable housing. Mr Turner said they would be holding one or two exhibitions about the scheme in the village hall in Rockwell Green for local residents and would be notifying neighbours around the site. Members were told the housing would be in keeping with the surrounding area and would be in a cottage style. There would also be a central green open space with a concealed car parking area. It was also proposed there would be a pedestrian access out of the site down a private lane. The site also takes in Westford Plastics and the company has been offered alternative sites at Chelston Business Park and Rylands Business Park. Mr Turner said although the development would result in more traffic on the roads in Rockwell Green than at present it would about a third less of the traffic in the area as when the Advance Bitumen Factory was in operation when there was a considerable amount of HGV vehicles using the roads. It was also estimated that a peak times there would be about 50 to 55 cars an hour. Taunton DBC planning officer John Hamer said the proposal looked in principle to be acceptable and appeared to meet Government guidelines. On the previous application concerns about flooding about were raised but members were told the Environment Agency were now happy with the proposal.
13883 REPORT BY JOHN HAMER OF TAUNTON DBC ABOUT PLANNING APPLICATION 43/2006/051Mr Hamer presented a report to members regarding application ref 43/2006/051 the erection of 2 first floor extensions and 1 two storey extension at 18 Wellesley Park, Wellington. The application was received by Taunton DBC on 24 April 2006 and was identified as a parish delegation application. Wellington Town Council notified the neighbours and two letters of objection was received. Although the application should have been referred to the town council, due to an administrative error at Taunton DBC, an approval certificate was generated and issued on 15 June. Mr Hamer said the applicant therefore had valid planning permission for the development. Members heard from objectors to the application including Mr R McCubbin, of 20 Wellesley Park, who requested permitted development rights at first floor level and in the roof of the south elevation of the proposed second storey extension be withdrawn. Mr Hamer said the approval certificate mistakenly made reference to the east elevation. Mr McCubbin has lodged a formal complaint with Taunton DBC. Mr K Coombes and Ms N Villmeter, of 16 Wellesley Park, also objected to the application and said they had concerns about privacy and wanted the bottom of the window to be above 6 feet 6 inches in height from floor level or have the windows installed on the south side of the roof. Mr Hamer said since issuing the planning certificate the applicant had agreed to increase the cill level of the proposed roof lights to 1.8m. He said in his view the adjacent properties would not be adversely affected by the proposal and the recommendation of approval was the appropriate one. He asked the town council to confirm the decision made. Members received copies of letters from the objectors and letters sent to them by Taunton DBC apologising for the error in granting the approval. Members agreed not to confirm the report and to state their extreme disappointment at the situation.
13884 APPROVED PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The town council received details of applications for planning permission to be determined in accordance with the delegation agreement with Taunton Deane Borough Council of 9th September 1996 and it was resolved to approve planning permission for the following applications: (a) Erection of two storey extension to side and single storey extension to rear of 12 Shuteleigh, Wellington (43/2006/076). There was a letter of objection from Mr H R Pierce who had concerns about drainage. However following a letter from planning consultants confirming the drainage system would be overhauled and renewed Mr Pierce was happy with the proposal. The planning officer recommended approval subject to conditions of time limit, materials and no further first floor windows; (b) Erection of single storey extension at front, first floor extension at side and two storey extension at rear plus a replacement conservatory at 1 Sylvan Road, Wellington (43/2006/065). There was a letter of objection from Mr H Wright concerning blocking of light. The planning officer considered the proposal would not harm any residential amenity of the area and recommended approval subject to conditions of time limit, materials, garage for domestic use only, obscure glazing, and no further first floor windows.
13885 DEFERRED PLAN FOR NATWEST BANK
With reference to minute 13850 an application for the partial demolition of existing boundary wall to the rear of NatWest Bank, 12 Fore Street, Wellington (43/2006/072LB), the clerk reported the plan had now been withdrawn.
13886 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 one 4 bed detached house on land adjoining 22 Howard Road, Wellington (43/2006/077), a letter of objection was received by Mrs P J Corner stating the proposed dwelling would be imposing and dominant and overdevelopment on a cramped site ; (b) Erection of industrial unit park at Monument View, Summerfield Avenue, Chelston Business Park, Wellington (46/2006/009); (c) Erection of two new dwellings to replace existing dwelling to be demolished at 17 Oaken Ground, Rockwell Green, Wellington (43/2006/079); (d) Conversion of offices to one 2 bedroom terraced house, two one-bedroom flats and two 2 bedroom flats at 5 and 6 White Hart Lane, Wellington, revised scheme (43/2006/081). A letter was received by Wellington Community Centre outlining concerns about emergency access from the centre. Members were in favour providing emergency access to the community centre was protected and retained; e) Construction of flood alleviation works related to the proposed development 43/2004/119, Tonedale Business Park, Milverton Road, Wellington (43/2006/082) subject to the footpath between Linden Drive and Burchills Hill via ‘thunderbridge’ being safeguarded and enhanced; (f) Display of internally illuminated fascia and projecting sign at Bristol and West Building Society, 5-7 South Street, Wellington, (43/2006/085A); (g) Installation of new shop front at 14 High Street (Fox & Sons) Wellington (43/2006/090); (h) Installation of 15m shared floodlight/telecommunications lattice mast in place of existing 15m floodlighting pole, mounted antenna and transmission dish (resulting in an overall height of 15.7m) with associated equipment cabinets at ground level at Wellington Rugby Football Club, Corams Lane, Wellington (43/2006/096)
13887 APPLICATION TO REMOVE TREES REAR OF 12 FORE STREET
Plans were received to remove trees on land to rear of 12 Fore Street, Wellington (43/2006/074T). It was reported that tree preservation orders had now been received on this site so the town council did not consider this application.
13888 COMMENTS TO SOMERSET CC ON PLANNING APPLICATIONS
It was agreed to inform Somerset CC that the town council was in favour of the following plans: (a) Siting of new 5-bay Elliott nursery unit at Wellesley Park Primary School, Wellington (43/2006/080); (b) Proposed prefabricated children’s centre and new footpath at Beech Grove Primary School, Courtland Road, Wellington (43/2006/087)
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 7.29PM
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