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Contact: Linda Jeavons  Committee Officer

Items
No. Item

85.

Apologies for Absence

To receive any apologies for absence.

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Andy Boddington, Richard Huffer and Robert Tindall.

86.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 86 KB

To confirm the minutes of the South Planning Committee meeting held on 16 January 2018.

 

Contact Linda Jeavons (01743) 257716.

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

That the Minutes of the meeting of the South Planning Committee held on 16 January 2018 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

87.

Public Question Time

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.

Minutes:

There were no public questions or petitions received.

88.

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

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.

Minutes:

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 16/01608/FUL, Councillor David Turner declared that he was a member of The Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership and The Shropshire Hills AONB Transition Board. 

89.

Woodcote Wood, Weston Heath, Shropshire (17/03661/EIA) pdf icon PDF 590 KB

Proposed new access & installation of processing plant to facilitate sand & gravel extraction on adjacent Woodcote Wood site.

Minutes:

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 the proposal on the surrounding area.

 

The Principal Planner explained that Woodcote Wood had been identified as a ‘preferred area’ for sand and gravel extraction in the Shropshire Telford and Wrekin Minerals Local Plan (1996-2006).  This had now been superseded in Shropshire by the Site Allocations and Management Development Plan (SAMDev) which referred to Woodcote Wood as an ‘unworked site and commitment’.  The 5.2ha site was bounded by the A41 to the east and the B4379 Sheriffhales road to the south and comprised a commercial Woodland, the central portion of which had recently been felled.

 

The planning committee of the former Shropshire County Council resolved to approve extraction of 2.55 million tonnes of sand and gravel at the site over a 13 year period in July 2006 (ref. SC/MB2005/0336/BR).  However, an associated legal agreement covering off-site highway matters was not completed as required third party land was not available.  Since this time the landowner had investigated the feasibility of achieving an alternative access which had led to the current proposals for an access directly onto the A41.  At the same time, the applicant NRS Ltd had submitted updated environmental reports for the original quarrying application which would be considered as the next item on the agenda.

 

 

The sand and gravel processing plant was originally to be situated at the south central area of the original application site. The current proposals would re-locate it to a lower elevation within the proposed eastern extension.  An unoccupied residential dwelling known as ‘The Keepers Cottage’ would be utilised for office accommodation during the operations, after which it would return to residential use.  Restoration would be to broad-leaved woodland.  The access road would be retained but all other quarrying items would be removed.  The current proposals include a net gain of approximately 1.5 hectares of permanent broad leaved woodland.  This was in addition to the woodland which would be created by restoration of the main quarry site. The application was accompanied by an Environmental Statement.

 

The Principal Planner further explained that Sheriffhales Parish Council had objected mainly on traffic safety grounds. There had been no objections from other consultees including Telford & Wrekin Council, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Highway Authority, Trees, Conservation, Archaeology, Public Protection, Drainage services and Ecology.  He drew Members’ attention to the Habitat Risk Assessment accompanying the report.  Natural England had not objected to this within the statutory consultation period.  Chetwynd Aston & Woodcote Parish Council had made no objections.  23 letters have been received objecting to the proposals mainly on highway safety grounds and as detailed in the report. Three letters of support had also been received stating that the proposals would facilitate highway improvements and supply of sand and gravel with the least impact.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 89.

90.

Woodcote Wood, Weston Heath, Shropshire (SC/MB2005/0336/BR) pdf icon PDF 931 KB

Construction of access to B4379, extraction and processing of sand and gravel, re-profiling and restoration of the site, related highway works to B4379 and A41.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Principal Planner introduced the second of the two related applications on the agenda for the Woodcote Wood site 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. He drew Members’ attention to the Schedule of Additional Representations circulated prior to the meeting. 

 

The Principal Planner explained that the scheme had received an approval resolution in July 2006.  It had not been possible to complete an accompanying legal agreement but the Woodcote Wood landowner was able to demonstrate that the proposals were still being actively pursued.  Given the period of time which had elapsed since the original resolution the applicant needed to submit updated environmental reports under the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations. These had been undertaken and covered ecology, noise, dust, ground and surface water, archaeology, landscape and visual impact.  The update process also identified the need for the amended access and relocation of the proposed quarry plant site and an application for this had been considered at this meeting (see agenda item 5 – planning application 17/03661/EIA and as detailed at Minute No. 89). 

 

The Principal Planner further explained that Sheriffhales Parish Council had objected on the grounds of highway safety, whilst also expressing concerns about dust and noise. Highway matters had been considered in the previous item (see agenda item 5 – planning application 17/03661/EIA). Telford & Wrekin Council had expressed support for the officer recommendation.  The Environment Agency had raised no objections and a Water Monitoring and Management Plan condition had been recommended.  Natural England had raised no objections to the new access application which included an ecological report covering the entire proposed quarry site.  They had been consulted on a Habitat Regulations Assessment and the statutory period of notice had now been given and no objections had been received. Shropshire Council’s ecology section had raised no objections. Conservation Officers had accepted the conclusions of the heritage assessment that there would be no adverse impacts. Public Protection had not objected and acknowledged that baseline conditions for noise and dust had not changed significantly since 2006 and had recommended noise and dust conditions.  There had been no drainage objections and an updated visual appraisal confirmed that the site continued to benefit from good natural screening by virtue of topography and the retained woodland edge and was also relatively remote from the nearest residential properties. Three comments had been received from members of the public - one objecting, one neutral and one in support. The objection was on procedural grounds and the support was from a near neighbour who acknowledged the need for sand and gravel production.

 

Policy:  Whilst the individual policies had changed since the application had been submitted the general thrust of minerals policy remains the same. NPPF paragraph 142confirms the importance of maintaining an adequate and reliable supply of minerals  ...  view the full minutes text for item 90.

91.

The Chalet, Crumps Brook, Hopton Wafers, Kidderminster, Shropshire (16/01608/FUL) pdf icon PDF 467 KB

Erection of replacement dwelling.

Minutes:

The Technical Specialist Planning Officer introduced the application and with reference to the drawings displayed, she drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations. She confirmed that Members had undertaken a site visit and had viewed the site and had assessed the impact of a proposal on the surrounding area.  She drew Members’ attention to 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) Councillors Gwilym Butler and Madge Shineton, as local Ward Councillors, each made a statement and then left the table, took no part in the debate and did not vote on this item.  During their statements, the following points were raised:

 

·         The proposal would not have a detrimental impact upon the adjacent Site of Special Scientific Interest or Right of Way; and

·         Would be an improvement and be in keeping with the local character of the area.

 

In the ensuing debate, Members considered the submitted proposals and noted the comments of all speakers.  In response to a question, the Technical Specialist Planning Officer provided clarification on access arrangements.

 

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.

92.

Astbury Hall Astbury Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 6AT (17/05426/VAR) pdf icon PDF 400 KB

Variation of conditions 21 & 34 attached to planning permission 98/0829 dated 07/03/2000 (and 11/01774/VAR) to allow for continued use of marquee for a further five years.

Minutes:

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

 

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, submitted a written statement as read out by the Chairman and as set out in the Schedule of Additional Letters circulated prior to the meeting. 

 

In the ensuing debate, Members considered the submitted proposals, noted the comments of all speakers and expressed the need to support local businesses.

 

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, subject to Condition No. 2 being amended to read as follows:

 

“The playing of amplified recorded sound/music and amplified live sound/music in any outside area, including in marquees, shall not take place after 23:00 hours and not before 09:00 hours the following day.”

93.

Schedule of Appeals and Appeal Decisions pdf icon PDF 61 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

That the Schedule of Appeals and Appeal Decisions for the southern area as at 13 February 2018 be noted.

94.

Date of the Next Meeting pdf icon PDF 154 KB

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

2.00 pm on Tuesday, 13 March 2018 in the Shrewsbury Room, Shirehall.

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

That it be noted that the next meeting of the South Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday, 13 March 2018 in the Shrewsbury Room, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND.

 

 

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