Wellington Town Council planning minutes October 2006
Minutes of the 114th planning meeting of Wellington Town Council held in the United Reformed Church Hall in Fore Street, Wellington on Monday, 2nd October 2006 at 6pm
PRESENT: Councillor D. Mitton (chairman), who presided, Councillor P. Critchard (vice-chairman), Councillors Mrs G. Copley, Mrs V. Stock-Williams, Councillors A. Govier, 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 A. Pick. There were apologies from Councillors V. Byrne, R. Henley, C. Hindley, N. Wilson. There were 2 members of the public present.
13964 REFUSED PLANNING APPLICATION
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 REFUSE planning permission for the following application: (a) Erection of a two storey extension at 35 Blackmoor Road, Wellington (43/2006/088 because the development, by reason of its poor design, appearance and detailing, would appear an incongruous and discordant addition, which would detract from the character and appearance of the dwelling and cause demonstrable harm to the street scene. Members received a copy of the report of the planning officer recommending refusal. A letter was received from Mrs R. Barrett, of 34 Blackmoor Road, stating she had no objections in principle but that the extension would come right up to her land. Mr Pick stated that the primary issue was the proposed flat roof of the extension: if a pitch roof was provided the plan would be approved. Standing orders were suspended to allow the applicant, Mr J. Baker to speak. The extension was to provide a modest amount of accommodation for his son. Much of the extension would be hidden from view by trees at the front of his house. There was a similar flat roof extension just 150 yards away and seven other flat roof extensions in close proximity. He did not consider the extension would adversely affect the street scene. Councillor Critchard proposed, with Councillor Copley seconding, that the application should be approved but the proposal was defeated by 4 votes to 3. A proposal by Councillor Stock-Williams, seconded by Councillor Govier, that the application should be refused by carried 4-3 with 1 abstention.
13965 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 adjacent to Oakhill, Pyles Thorne Road, Wellington, revised design for 43/2005/143 (43/2006/119) providing there is no objection on highway grounds and providing there is no undue overlooking or loss of privacy for neighbours. The clerk reported that the revisions were the provision of 2 additional dormer windows which the Deane planners were quite happy about. The previous application in January 2006 had been supported by the town council subject to the highway and overlooking conditions.
13966 COMMENTS TO SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL ON PLANS
It was agreed to inform Somerset County Council that the town council was in favour of the following plans: (a) Proposed provision of a new 5-bay Elliott nursery unit at Wellesley Park Primary School, Homefield, Wellington (43/2006/109: Councillor Govier declared an interest as a county councillor); (b) Change of use from residential to a children’s home (for two children and two carers) at 4 Corams Lane, Wellington (43/2006/122. The clerk reported that the house was the former headmaster’s house of Corams Lane School but was now part of the Adult Learning and Leisure Complex. Councillor Warren proposed that the application should be deferred until the next meeting as it had only just been received and there were no comments from the Deane planning officers. The clerk stated that comments had to be in by 20th October and that the county council had stated that the 6th November would be too late. There was no seconder for Councillor Warren’s proposal. Councillor James proposed, with Councillor Govier seconding, that the town council should approve the application and this was carried with Councillor Warren voting against. Councillor Palmer declared an interest as a county council employee working closely with the children’s unit and Councillor Govier declared an interest as a county councillor.
13967 DEFERRED APPLICATION: 58-60 MANTLE STREET
The clerk reported that an application had been received that day for the demolition of a car showroom and first floor flat and 2 workshops to the rear at 58-60 Mantle Street, Wellington (43/2006/113CA). It was a revised scheme of the one which the town council had approved earlier this year. The main difference was that there would be a gap between the houses fronting Mantle Street with a new road leading to the proposed 12 dwellings to the rear (6 two bedroom flats, 4 town houses and 2 mews cottages). The garage showroom would be demolished and a new 2 bedroom house built adjoining 62 Mantle Street. The Deane, who had refused the previous plan, were now happy to have a gap in the street frontage whereas previously they wanted a continuous frontage with the new development accessed through an archway. The conservation area application had only been received that morning but had been included on the agenda to keep councillors informed of the latest developments. He recommended that the application should be deferred until the November meeting by which time the actual planning application should have been received. Mr Malcolm Turner, of Turner Holden, for the applicants, was happy for the application to be deferred until the November meeting on 6th November when he would attend. It was agreed to defer consideration of the plan until the November meeting.
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 6.25PM
PRESENT: Councillor D. Mitton (chairman), who presided, Councillor P. Critchard (vice-chairman), Councillors Mrs G. Copley, Mrs V. Stock-Williams, Councillors A. Govier, 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 A. Pick. There were apologies from Councillors V. Byrne, R. Henley, C. Hindley, N. Wilson. There were 2 members of the public present.
13964 REFUSED PLANNING APPLICATION
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 REFUSE planning permission for the following application: (a) Erection of a two storey extension at 35 Blackmoor Road, Wellington (43/2006/088 because the development, by reason of its poor design, appearance and detailing, would appear an incongruous and discordant addition, which would detract from the character and appearance of the dwelling and cause demonstrable harm to the street scene. Members received a copy of the report of the planning officer recommending refusal. A letter was received from Mrs R. Barrett, of 34 Blackmoor Road, stating she had no objections in principle but that the extension would come right up to her land. Mr Pick stated that the primary issue was the proposed flat roof of the extension: if a pitch roof was provided the plan would be approved. Standing orders were suspended to allow the applicant, Mr J. Baker to speak. The extension was to provide a modest amount of accommodation for his son. Much of the extension would be hidden from view by trees at the front of his house. There was a similar flat roof extension just 150 yards away and seven other flat roof extensions in close proximity. He did not consider the extension would adversely affect the street scene. Councillor Critchard proposed, with Councillor Copley seconding, that the application should be approved but the proposal was defeated by 4 votes to 3. A proposal by Councillor Stock-Williams, seconded by Councillor Govier, that the application should be refused by carried 4-3 with 1 abstention.
13965 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 adjacent to Oakhill, Pyles Thorne Road, Wellington, revised design for 43/2005/143 (43/2006/119) providing there is no objection on highway grounds and providing there is no undue overlooking or loss of privacy for neighbours. The clerk reported that the revisions were the provision of 2 additional dormer windows which the Deane planners were quite happy about. The previous application in January 2006 had been supported by the town council subject to the highway and overlooking conditions.
13966 COMMENTS TO SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL ON PLANS
It was agreed to inform Somerset County Council that the town council was in favour of the following plans: (a) Proposed provision of a new 5-bay Elliott nursery unit at Wellesley Park Primary School, Homefield, Wellington (43/2006/109: Councillor Govier declared an interest as a county councillor); (b) Change of use from residential to a children’s home (for two children and two carers) at 4 Corams Lane, Wellington (43/2006/122. The clerk reported that the house was the former headmaster’s house of Corams Lane School but was now part of the Adult Learning and Leisure Complex. Councillor Warren proposed that the application should be deferred until the next meeting as it had only just been received and there were no comments from the Deane planning officers. The clerk stated that comments had to be in by 20th October and that the county council had stated that the 6th November would be too late. There was no seconder for Councillor Warren’s proposal. Councillor James proposed, with Councillor Govier seconding, that the town council should approve the application and this was carried with Councillor Warren voting against. Councillor Palmer declared an interest as a county council employee working closely with the children’s unit and Councillor Govier declared an interest as a county councillor.
13967 DEFERRED APPLICATION: 58-60 MANTLE STREET
The clerk reported that an application had been received that day for the demolition of a car showroom and first floor flat and 2 workshops to the rear at 58-60 Mantle Street, Wellington (43/2006/113CA). It was a revised scheme of the one which the town council had approved earlier this year. The main difference was that there would be a gap between the houses fronting Mantle Street with a new road leading to the proposed 12 dwellings to the rear (6 two bedroom flats, 4 town houses and 2 mews cottages). The garage showroom would be demolished and a new 2 bedroom house built adjoining 62 Mantle Street. The Deane, who had refused the previous plan, were now happy to have a gap in the street frontage whereas previously they wanted a continuous frontage with the new development accessed through an archway. The conservation area application had only been received that morning but had been included on the agenda to keep councillors informed of the latest developments. He recommended that the application should be deferred until the November meeting by which time the actual planning application should have been received. Mr Malcolm Turner, of Turner Holden, for the applicants, was happy for the application to be deferred until the November meeting on 6th November when he would attend. It was agreed to defer consideration of the plan until the November meeting.
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 6.25PM
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