On Wednesday 4th July 2007 commencing 7-30 p.m.
Present Councillors P Ashcroft, B Booth,J Cowley, K Garland, D Grimes, R Penfold,
S Waite, J Wardell and W Batty-Smith Chairman, D J Hine (Clerk)
In attendance C Cllr D Fox, D Cllr G Carr-Jones and 6 electors
To receive apologies J Cox and J 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 6th and 20th June were approved and signed by the Chairman.
Decisions of NDDC Planning Committee None received
OPEN FORUM Planning matters only.
Several objections to the application to enable the development work to start on the site off Station Road Car Park before the related road works are completed (No.0640) were received and noted by councillors
Planning Applications
No. 0618 Eastlea, Grove Lane. Single storey extension. It was proposed by J Cowley and seconded by P Ashcroft that there be no objection. All agreed.
No. 0636 Land off Station Road adjacent Priors Oak. Change of use from agriculture to Nature Reserve. No objections, in fact has the wholehearted support of Councillors. Proposed P Ashcroft seconded J Cowley. All agreed
No. 0640 Land adjacent Station Road Car Park. Vary planning condition to allow development to comments during implementation of road works. It was proposed by J Cowley and seconded by D Grimes that the following objections be raised. All agreed.
As stated in our comments on the final application for this development we feel very strongly that the road works must be completed first in order that the safety of pedestrians and road users, especially those using the Library, Toilets and Car Park, is not compromised in any way.
We would also point out that many parents taking their children to and from the School use that part of Station Road near to the Car Park access, in order that the children may use the footpath to school rather than the High Street. Therefore the measures deemed necessary to make the access to the Car Park safer must be in place before heavy construction vehicles start using it.
We understand that you have received three letters of objection from residents.
Before dealing with the South Somerset applications the Chairman advised that a committee has been formed with NDDC, Sth. Som. D C and various other interested parties to deal with applications for Henstridge especially those for the Airfield
No. 02855 Henstridge Airfield. Erect engineering workshop. It was proposed by J Cowley and seconded by J Wardell that there be two main objections to this application. Both of which were voted on
a. This unit was not included in the original approved plans and would therefore be in conflict with the South Somerset Local Plan. 4 in favour, 1 against, 2 abstentions. Motion carried
b. If approved it would generate additional traffic movements the effects of which, as we have stated on many occasions, we are very concerned about. 5 in favour, 1 against, 1 abstention. Motion carried
No. 02870 Vary conditions to allow Gyrocopters permanent use of the Airfield. No objections proposed by S Waite, seconded by B Booth. Carried vote of 7 to 1
No. 02871 Vary conditions to allow use of airfield by Aerobatic Aircraft. J Cowley proposed and P Ashcroft seconded that there be objections to this on the grounds of increased noise level. 4 in favour, 3 against, 1 abstention. Motion carried. (Clerk’s note, this application was withdrawn) Copy of the comments on the South Somerset applications to be sent to Mr R Belsham.
Consider proposed Tree Works in Stalbridge Park
It was agreed that there was no objection to this work being carried out as the trees are in a poor condition. However it was suggested that those felled be replaced as far as possible and that some felled wood be left in situ to encourage wildlife..
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8-15 p.m.