Wellington Town Council planning meeting July 2007 - draft
PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE DRAFT MINUTES DUE TO BE CONFIRMED ON 6 AUGUST
Minutes of the 123rd planning meeting of Wellington Town Council held in the United Reformed Church Hall in Fore Street, Wellington on Monday, 2 July 2007 at 6pm
PRESENT: Councillor D. Mitton (chairman) who presided, Councillors P. Critchard (vice-chairman) R. Bowrah, C. Hindley, A. Govier, G. Goodwin (who arrived at 6.10pm), Councillors Mrs S. Walters, J. Reed, J. Govier, G. Copley, V. Stock-Williams (who arrived at 6.10pm) and the clerk A. Brown, the assistant to the clerk Mrs J. Thorne, and Taunton DBC planning manager Mr J. Hamer. There were apologies from Councillors Mrs J. Lloyd and Mrs N. Wilson. There were 3 members of the public present.
14326 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS
Councillors Bowrah and Critchard declared interests as members of Taunton DBC planning committee and reserved their right to vote differently at Taunton DBC planning committee meeting than at the town council planning meeting as different facts could be placed before them. Councillors A. Govier and J. Govier declared personal interests in the application about Wellington School (43/2007/077) as they had children who attended the school.
14327 APPLICATIONS DETERMINED BY TOWN COUNCIL
The town council received details of the following applications for planning permission to be determined in accordance with the delegation agreement with Taunton Deane Borough Council of 9th September 1996: (a) Formation of access to form parking area at 74 Waterloo Road, Wellington (43/2007/075). A letter had been received from the applicant and also letters of support from Mrs C. Caygill, Mr B. Cleaver, and Mr and Mrs W. Shorney. Standing orders were suspended to allow Mr N. Fenn of the Dolphin Inn to speak who complained about alleged defamatory remarks in one of the supporting letters which referred to drunks leaving his public house which was untrue. The council agreed with Mr Fenn and was disturbed at the unwarranted comments made in the letter. Councillor Copley said she welcomed any application which would relieve parking problems on Waterloo Road and proposed approval which was seconded by Councillor A. Govier on condition the applicant be allowed suitable gates such as sliding gates to be placed at the property to allow sufficient vehicle manoeuvrability so that vehicles could exit in a forward gear. Councillors voted unanimously to approve the application on condition that only gates which were agreed by the planning authority should be placed at the property.
COUNCILLORS G. GOODWIN AND V. STOCK-WILLIAMS ENTERED HERE AT 6.10 PM.
(b) Erection of two storey extension and conservatory to rear and erection of porch to front of 6 Tone Hill, Wellington (43/2007/069: revised design for 43/2007/006 which was approved on 5th March). The applicant is an employee of Taunton DBC and therefore the application was to be decided by the town council. Mr Hamer said he was happy with the proposal because there would be no overlooking. Councillors voted unanimously to approve the application.
14328 WITHDRAWN APPLICATION FOR HUMPHREYS ROAD, WELLINGTON
The council was notified that the following application was withdrawn: (a) Erection of two storey building to incorporate 2 one bedroom units and 2 two bedroom units on land adjacent to Humphreys Road, Wellington (43/2007/062).
14329 APPLICATIONS TO BE DETERMINED BY TAUNTON DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL
The council considered the following applications: (a) Erection of 2 dwellings with car ports and bike store on land opposite Bridge House, Westford, Wellington (43/2007/061). Planning officer Mr J. Hamer said he had received comments from the consultees about the application which were negative so it was likely he would be recommending refusal. Somerset Highways were concerned the occupier of the proposed dwelling whose car port would be furthest from the house would not use it and would park on the road instead. The authority was also concerned the proposal would result in pedestrians walking close to the sharp bend in the road where there was no pavement. The landscape officer was also concerned as the proposed parking was earmarked for land underneath two TPO trees. Councillor Critchard recommended refusal which was seconded by Councillor A. Govier and councillors voted unanimously to recommend refusal on highways grounds and because of the risk to the 2 trees with TPO’s.
(b) Retention of alterations to rear side of roof and proposed alterations to front side of roof at 50 High Street, Wellington (43/2007/068LB). Mr Hamer said the planning department was likely to recommend refusal because the proposal was for man-made material on the roof and the conservation officer wanted natural materials used. Councillor Critchard proposed with Councillor Reed seconding the council recommend refusal and this was agreed unanimously.
(c) Erection of classroom block with examinations hall on land adjacent to Princess Royal Sports Centre, Wellington School, South Street, Wellington (43/2007/077). Mr Hamer said the only reservation the planning authority had was the land earmarked in the proposal was currently for recreational use and therefore the forward planning officer had asked the applicant for further justification for using the land. Councillor Hindley proposed with Councillor Critchard seconding the council recommend approval providing the planning department were happy with the requested further information from the applicant.
(d) Restoration of industrial buildings to provide 8 live/work units, provision of museum, café/bar, sustainable energy centre and timber storage area, relocation of existing allotments, together with land remediation and flood mitigation measures and enabling development comprising the erection of 140 dwellings and 6 industrial start units and provision of access roads at Tone Works, Wellington (43/2007/059 and 43/2007/060LB). It was agreed to defer consideration of this application so that a site meeting could be arranged.
14330 REPORT ON THE ERECTION OF A NEW MEDICAL CENTRE OFF MANTLE STREET
The council received a report from the Taunton DBC development manager which confirmed the Secretary of State had decided not to call in the application for determination and that the decision remained with the local planning authority.
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 6.40 PM
Minutes of the 123rd planning meeting of Wellington Town Council held in the United Reformed Church Hall in Fore Street, Wellington on Monday, 2 July 2007 at 6pm
PRESENT: Councillor D. Mitton (chairman) who presided, Councillors P. Critchard (vice-chairman) R. Bowrah, C. Hindley, A. Govier, G. Goodwin (who arrived at 6.10pm), Councillors Mrs S. Walters, J. Reed, J. Govier, G. Copley, V. Stock-Williams (who arrived at 6.10pm) and the clerk A. Brown, the assistant to the clerk Mrs J. Thorne, and Taunton DBC planning manager Mr J. Hamer. There were apologies from Councillors Mrs J. Lloyd and Mrs N. Wilson. There were 3 members of the public present.
14326 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS
Councillors Bowrah and Critchard declared interests as members of Taunton DBC planning committee and reserved their right to vote differently at Taunton DBC planning committee meeting than at the town council planning meeting as different facts could be placed before them. Councillors A. Govier and J. Govier declared personal interests in the application about Wellington School (43/2007/077) as they had children who attended the school.
14327 APPLICATIONS DETERMINED BY TOWN COUNCIL
The town council received details of the following applications for planning permission to be determined in accordance with the delegation agreement with Taunton Deane Borough Council of 9th September 1996: (a) Formation of access to form parking area at 74 Waterloo Road, Wellington (43/2007/075). A letter had been received from the applicant and also letters of support from Mrs C. Caygill, Mr B. Cleaver, and Mr and Mrs W. Shorney. Standing orders were suspended to allow Mr N. Fenn of the Dolphin Inn to speak who complained about alleged defamatory remarks in one of the supporting letters which referred to drunks leaving his public house which was untrue. The council agreed with Mr Fenn and was disturbed at the unwarranted comments made in the letter. Councillor Copley said she welcomed any application which would relieve parking problems on Waterloo Road and proposed approval which was seconded by Councillor A. Govier on condition the applicant be allowed suitable gates such as sliding gates to be placed at the property to allow sufficient vehicle manoeuvrability so that vehicles could exit in a forward gear. Councillors voted unanimously to approve the application on condition that only gates which were agreed by the planning authority should be placed at the property.
COUNCILLORS G. GOODWIN AND V. STOCK-WILLIAMS ENTERED HERE AT 6.10 PM.
(b) Erection of two storey extension and conservatory to rear and erection of porch to front of 6 Tone Hill, Wellington (43/2007/069: revised design for 43/2007/006 which was approved on 5th March). The applicant is an employee of Taunton DBC and therefore the application was to be decided by the town council. Mr Hamer said he was happy with the proposal because there would be no overlooking. Councillors voted unanimously to approve the application.
14328 WITHDRAWN APPLICATION FOR HUMPHREYS ROAD, WELLINGTON
The council was notified that the following application was withdrawn: (a) Erection of two storey building to incorporate 2 one bedroom units and 2 two bedroom units on land adjacent to Humphreys Road, Wellington (43/2007/062).
14329 APPLICATIONS TO BE DETERMINED BY TAUNTON DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL
The council considered the following applications: (a) Erection of 2 dwellings with car ports and bike store on land opposite Bridge House, Westford, Wellington (43/2007/061). Planning officer Mr J. Hamer said he had received comments from the consultees about the application which were negative so it was likely he would be recommending refusal. Somerset Highways were concerned the occupier of the proposed dwelling whose car port would be furthest from the house would not use it and would park on the road instead. The authority was also concerned the proposal would result in pedestrians walking close to the sharp bend in the road where there was no pavement. The landscape officer was also concerned as the proposed parking was earmarked for land underneath two TPO trees. Councillor Critchard recommended refusal which was seconded by Councillor A. Govier and councillors voted unanimously to recommend refusal on highways grounds and because of the risk to the 2 trees with TPO’s.
(b) Retention of alterations to rear side of roof and proposed alterations to front side of roof at 50 High Street, Wellington (43/2007/068LB). Mr Hamer said the planning department was likely to recommend refusal because the proposal was for man-made material on the roof and the conservation officer wanted natural materials used. Councillor Critchard proposed with Councillor Reed seconding the council recommend refusal and this was agreed unanimously.
(c) Erection of classroom block with examinations hall on land adjacent to Princess Royal Sports Centre, Wellington School, South Street, Wellington (43/2007/077). Mr Hamer said the only reservation the planning authority had was the land earmarked in the proposal was currently for recreational use and therefore the forward planning officer had asked the applicant for further justification for using the land. Councillor Hindley proposed with Councillor Critchard seconding the council recommend approval providing the planning department were happy with the requested further information from the applicant.
(d) Restoration of industrial buildings to provide 8 live/work units, provision of museum, café/bar, sustainable energy centre and timber storage area, relocation of existing allotments, together with land remediation and flood mitigation measures and enabling development comprising the erection of 140 dwellings and 6 industrial start units and provision of access roads at Tone Works, Wellington (43/2007/059 and 43/2007/060LB). It was agreed to defer consideration of this application so that a site meeting could be arranged.
14330 REPORT ON THE ERECTION OF A NEW MEDICAL CENTRE OFF MANTLE STREET
The council received a report from the Taunton DBC development manager which confirmed the Secretary of State had decided not to call in the application for determination and that the decision remained with the local planning authority.
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 6.40 PM
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