To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received Councillors Robert Tindall and Tony Parsons

Councillor Edward Towers substituted for Councillor Tindall and Councillor Ted Clarke substituted for Councillor Tony Parsons

To confirm the minutes of the Southern Planning Committee meeting held on 8 February 2022 (TO FOLLOW)

Contact Tim Ward (01743) 257713.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the South Planning Committee held on 8 February 2022 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 2.00 pm on Wednesday 2 March 2022

There were no public questions

Members are reminded that they must declare their disclosable pecuniary interests and other registrable or non-registrable interests in any matter being considered at the meeting as set out in Appendix B of the Members’ Code of Conduct and consider if they should leave the room prior to the item being considered. Further advice can be sought from the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.

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.

Application under Section 73A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the retrospective erection of 3.3m high boundary fence

The Planning and Enforcement Officer introduced the application which was an application under Section 73A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the retrospective erection of 3.3m high boundary fence and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations.

The Planning and Enforcement Officer confirmed that a site visit had been held and drew Members attention to the late representations.

Dyanne Humphreys, (Agent), spoke in support of the proposal on behalf of the applicant in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Members generally considered that the fence was very dominant but that given the exceptional circumstances of the applicant, a temporary granting of permission would allow time for other matters to resolve themselves

RESOLVED

That contrary to the Officer recommendation Temporary Planning Permission be granted for a period of 24 months, and that any subsequent application for the retention of the fence should be brought back to the Southern Planning Committee for determination. 

Erection of 2no detached dwellings

The Planning Services Manager introduced the application which was for the erection of 2no detached dwellings., and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations.

The Planning Services Manager confirmed that a site visit had been held and that there were no late representations.

Joe Salt, (Agent), spoke in support of the proposal on behalf of the applicant in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.  In response to a question, he confirmed that the land was no longer in the ownership of the Bache Arms.

Members supported Officers concerns regarding the loss of amenity to the public house and its potential effect on the viability of the business and the proximity of the houses to the public house and the potential for noise and other disturbance.

RESOLVED

That in accordance with the Officer recommendation planning permission be refused for the following reasons: -

1.    The loss of the Bache Arms PH garden would result in erosion of this existing community facility, with no equivalent or improved provision secured and it has not been demonstrated sufficiently that this loss would not undermine the viability of the Bache Arms PH. As such the proposal would conflict with the requirements of Policy CS6 and CS8 of the Core Strategy and paragraph 84 of the NPPF with regards to the retention of community facilities as part of a prosperous rural economy, as PH's in rural areas. 

2.    Whilst it is acknowledged that the development would be constructed under modern construction regulations, insufficient information has been submitted with this application to demonstrate that the proposed dwellings in such proximity to the Bache Arms PH would provide acceptable accommodation and that the development be appropriate for its location. Furthermore, neither has it been demonstrated that the development would not lead to noise complaints which may in turn place unreasonable restrictions on the established PH business which may harm the viability of the PH. As such the proposal would be contrary to the requirements of Policy CS6, and para.185 and 187 of the NPPF.?

RESOLVED:

That the Schedule of Appeals and Appeal Decisions for the southern area as at 8 March 2022 be noted.

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

2.00 pm on Tuesday 5 April 2022.

RESOLVED:

That it be noted that the next meeting of the Southern Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday 5 April 2022