Minutes of Planning Committee Meeting held in the Town Council Office
On Wednesday 25 th February 2004 commencing 7-30 p.m.
Present Councillors P Ashcroft, J Cowley and J Cox Chairman
D J Hine (Clerk)
In attendance 3 electors
To receive apologies R Penfold and W Batty-Smith
Declarations of Interest None
Confirm minutes of last meeting and decisions of NDDC Planning Cttee
The minutes of the Planning Cttee meeting held on 11 th February were approved and signed by the Chairman.
Decisions of NDDC Planning Committee None received
OPEN FORUM Planning matters only.
Mrs Garton asked for confirmation that the mobile home at Middle Farm, subject of the application to renew planning permission, would remain in the same place a present. This would appear to be so.
The movements by heavy lorries very early in the mornings are again causing problems for the residents at Stalbridge Weston.
Planning Applications
No. 0096 Middle Farm, Stalbridge Weston. Renew permission to retain Mobile Home. It was proposed by P Ashcroft and seconded by J Cowley that the previous objections by the T C be reiterated with the addition that it should be pointed out that the house that obtained planning permission because of the Chicken Farm is now no longer anything to do with it. Agreed
No. 0119 Sunnyside, Thornhill Road. Erect single storey rear extension with roof garden, demolish outbuildings. After some discussion it was proposed by J Cowley and seconded by P Ashcroft that although the TC have no objection to the demolition of the existing outbuildings and the construction of the extension they object most strongly to the inclusion of a terrace garden on the roof of the extension. This is felt to be totally out of keeping with the surrounding area and a serious invasion of privacy of the properties on either side not only from a visual point of view but also from a noise point of view. It is also felt that this application should be considered by the full Development Control Committee Copy of letter of objection from Mr Hann to NDDC received.
Other business
A Hedgerow Removal Notice received with regard to a section of the hedge on the corner of the junction of the road to Stalbridge Weston and Caundle Lane. After some discussion it was proposed by J Cowley and seconded by J Cox that this be agreedwith the proviso that the fence erected as a replacement should be an open one. Carried on a vote of 2 to 1.
Letter received advising that the PA for land at rear of Grangewood would be discussed at the Dev. Control meeting on 2 nd March.
Letter from Duck Lane residents complaining about parking.
Next Agenda
A request was made that the footpath from Thornhill Road through to Lowere Road have a street light erected thereon. It was agreed to investigate the cost.
The question of the heavy lorries in Stalbridge Weston to be placed on the next Agenda.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8-45 p.m.