To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Andy Boddington and Michael Wood.

To confirm the minutes of the South Planning Committee meeting held on 5 June 2018.

Contact Linda Jeavons (01743) 257716.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the South Planning Committee held on 5 June 2018 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive any questions or petitions from the public, notice of which has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 14.  The deadline for this meeting is no later than 24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting.

There were no public questions or petitions received.

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.

Members were reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter in which they had a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.

With reference to planning application 17/04546/EIA, Councillor David Evans declared that he was acquainted with the applicant and the applicant was a customer and held an account at his shop and therefore he would leave the room and take no part in the consideration of this item. 

With reference to planning application 17/04546/EIA, Councillor Robert Tindall declared that he was well acquainted with the applicant and his wife. For reasons of perceived bias, he would leave the room and take no part in the consideration of this item.

The phased extraction of sand and gravel, inclusive of mineral processing, all ancillary works, equipment and associated infrastructure and progressive restoration.

The Principal Planner introduced the application and with reference to the drawings displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations. 

Members had undertaken a site visit and had viewed the site and had assessed the impact of a proposal on the surrounding area. 

Members noted the additional information as set out in the Schedule of Additional Letters circulated prior to the meeting.

Councillor R Cotham, representing Claverley Parish Council, spoke against the proposal in accordance with the Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Councillor E Aldridge, representing Worfield and Rudge Parish Council, spoke against the proposal in accordance with the Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Mr H Richards, representing local residents, spoke against the proposal in accordance with the Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

In accordance with the Local Protocol for Councillors and Officers dealing with Regulatory Matters (Part 5, Paragraph 15) Councillor Tina Woodward, as local Ward Councillor, made a statement and then left the table, took no part in the debate and did not vote on this item.  During her statement, the following points were raised:

·         There had been a high level of objections and concerns raised regarding the implications the quarry would have on such a sensitive Green Belt location;

·         Issues remained regarding the complex hydrological setting of the site.  Those who were familiar with the location and relied on the water from the site for their livelihoods and personal water supply continued to raise concerns;

·         She questioned how introducing a hydrological monitoring scheme without a greater understanding of the complexity of the perched water, springs and current flows and water deposits over the whole site would be effective – small changes may not be viewed as serious until it was potentially too late.  The Environment Agency had highlighted its preference to address the lack of site specific data and conceptual uncertainties, including baseline date, prior to the granting of planning permission;

·         The ancient woodland of Cannebuff and its companion landscape in the Green Belt was worthy of the highest protection the Council could offer, as per the adopted National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2018; however, this should not come before the needs of the local residents affected by the potential quarry but should be considered in conjunction with each other - the landscape and the people fit together;

·         Two Identified residents whose respective health conditions would be highly disadvantaged should their homes be affected by airborne particles.  She was concerned that the haul route ran along two sides of Naboth’s Vineyard and remained close to proposed works even as amended.  During the site visit she noted that the wind swept over the proposed site towards Gardenland;

·         She referred Members to the many concerns expressed regarding the safety and speed of traffic on the A454;

·         She acknowledged had taken into account the Officer’s report regarding the need for this quarry set against Shropshire Council’s relevant Policies and the Minerals Local Plan for Staffordshire 2015 to 2030,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 17.

Erection of four poultry sheds with control room/stores; landscaping scheme  (amended scheme).

In accordance with their declarations at Minute No. 16, Councillors David Evans and Robert Tindall left the room during consideration of this item.

Councillor David Turner took the Chair.

The Area Planning Manager introduced the application and with reference to the drawings displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations. 

Members had undertaken a site visit and had viewed the site and had assessed the impact of a proposal on the surrounding area. 

Ms S Skyrme, a local resident, spoke against the proposal in accordance with the Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Councillor J Roberts, representing Clungunford Parish Council, spoke against the proposal in accordance with the Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

In accordance with the Local Protocol for Councillors and Officers dealing with Regulatory Matters (Part 5, Paragraph 15) Councillor Nigel Hartin, as local Ward Councillor, made a statement and then left the table, took no part in the debate and did not vote on this item.  During his statement, the following points were raised:

·         He drew Members’ attention to the long history of this site;

·         There was and had never been any local support for this application.  A previous application had been refused and this decision had been supported on appeal;

·         He drew Members’ attention to a letter from Avara confirming that they would only honour existing sites – they had made no mention of this proposed site;

·         On appeal, the Planning Inspector had upheld the previous decision to refuse and had dismissed the appeal solely on noise grounds.  However, other concerns had been raised and he urged the Committee to be consistent and refuse this current application.

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Mr I Pick, the agent, spoke for the proposal in accordance with the Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees and responded to questions from Members.

In the ensuing debate, Members considered the submitted plans and noted the comments of all speakers.  In response to comments, the Public Protection Officer provided clarification on transient noise and the impact and acceptability of noise levels. 

RESOLVED:

That, as per the Officer’s recommendation, planning permission be granted, subject to:

·         The conditions as set out in Appendix 2 of the report; and

·         That officers be granted delegated authority to negotiate a s106 legal agreement prior to the grant of planning permission to remove manure associated with the development from the Clun Catchment Area Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and ensure the air exhaust scrubber system that will limit ammonia emissions remains operational throughout the lifetime of the development and agree appropriate recourses in case the scrubber system fails or the operator closes it down.

(At this juncture, the meeting adjourned at 04:20 pm and reconvened at 04:23 pm.)

(At this juncture, the Chairman returned and took the Chair.)

Erection of one affordable dwelling with detached 2-bay garage block.

The Principal Planner introduced the application and with reference to the drawings displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations. 

Members had undertaken a site visit and had viewed the site and had assessed the impact of a proposal on the surrounding area. 

In accordance with the Local Protocol for Councillors and Officers dealing with Regulatory Matters (Part 5, Paragraph 15) Councillor Robert Tindall, as local Ward Councillor, made a statement and then left the table, took no part in the debate and did not vote on this item.  During his statement, the following points were raised:

·         Other more remote affordable dwellings had been approved;

·         The site was located within the settlement of Underton;

·         Although of a modern design and given that there was already a good mix of architecture in Underton, he considered the use of timber and clay tiles to be acceptable;

·         The applicants did not enjoy good health and their current dwelling was far too large for them to manage; and

·         He urged approval of the dwelling.

In the ensuing debate, Members noted the comments of all speakers and considered the submitted plans and it was:

            RESOLVED:

That, contrary to the Officers recommendation, planning permission be granted, for the following reasons:

·         The proposal would ensure appropriate delivery of affordable housing;

·         The design of the building is acceptable;

·         The site is in or adjacent to the named settlement of Underton in accordance with the Council’s Type and Affordability of Housing Supplementary Planning Document and accordingly is acceptable in relation to the built form of Underton and does not unacceptably encroach in to the open countryside; and

·         The applicants had demonstrated a strong local connection.

Subject to:

·         A Section 106 Legal Agreement to ensure the dwelling remains an affordable dwelling in perpetuity; and

·         That Planning Officers be granted delegated powers to attach appropriate conditions.

Change of use of land for the storage of touring caravans (unoccupied) and associated ground works and landscaping.

The Principal Planner introduced the application and with reference to the drawings displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations. 

Members had undertaken a site visit on a previous occasion and had viewed the site and had assessed the impact of a proposal on the surrounding area. 

Members noted the additional information as set out in the Schedule of Additional Letters circulated prior to the meeting.

In accordance with the Local Protocol for Councillors and Officers dealing with Regulatory Matters (Part 5, Paragraph 15) Councillor Madge Shineton, as local Ward Councillor, made a statement and then left the room, took no part in the debate and did not vote on this item.  During her statement, the following points were raised:

·         She expressed support for the application and the economic benefits that came with it;

·         She welcomed Condition No. 7 which stipulated that the land would be used for the storage of caravans only; and

·         The landscaping, although now much improved to what it was, should continue to be monitored.

In accordance with the Local Protocol for Councillors and Officers dealing with Regulatory Matters (Part 5, Paragraph 15) Councillor Gwilym Butler, as local Ward Councillor, made a statement and then left the room, took no part in the debate and did not vote on this item.  During his statement, the following points were raised:

·         He expressed support for the application; and

·         Without diversification the public house would not survive and the income from this proposal would support it during the winter months.

In the ensuing debate, Members noted the comments of all speakers and considered the submitted plans and it was:

RESOLVED:  

That, as per the Officer’s recommendation, planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.

To note that the next meeting of the South Planning Committee will be held at

2.00 pm on Tuesday, 23 October 2018, in the Shrewsbury Room, Shirehall.

RESOLVED:

That it be noted that the next meeting of the South Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday, 23 October 2018 in the Shrewsbury Room, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND.

RESOLVED:

That the Schedule of Appeals and Appeal Decisions for the southern area as at 25 September 2018 be noted.