Present Councillors B Alexandre, P Ashcroft, J Cowley, J Cox, D Grimes, J Wardell,
and W Batty-Smith Chairman, D J Hine (Clerk)

In attendance C Cllr D Fox, D Cllr G Carr-Jones, 11 electors

To receive apologies K Garland, R Penfold 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 12th September were approved and signed by the Chairman.

Decisions of NDDC Planning Committee

No. 0742 Stalbridge Arms Carry out various works. Withdrawn

OPEN FORUM Planning matters only.

Mr Holloway, the owner of Fair View, the property next to Springfield explained the reasons for the request to establish parking spaces in the garden of Springfield.

Objections to the design of the proposed development in Gold Street were received from several residents. The main objection is to the height of the new properties, especially of No.5 which is 4 storeys, as they will therefore overshadow existing properties Also the design of No.6 (very modern) is not in keeping with the Conservation Area status. Mrs Burfitt expressed concerns about the windows in the Barn Conversion overlooking the garden of her property in the High Street.

Planning Applications

No. 0992 Springfield, Ring St. Remove garden wall to provide parking

It was proposed by J Cowley and seconded by P Ashcroft that objections be raised on the following grounds
The Town Council do not wish to see this important natural stone wall, situated in the Conservation Area, demolished.
The egress from the driveway onto the A357 is already hazardous and additional traffic would only exacerbate the situation. Carried 5 in favour 2 abstentions

No. 0171 Stalbridge Motors. Revised plans for development

It was proposed by J Cowley and seconded by J Cox that the following objections be made
a. Overdevelopment of the site. Would prefer to see 4 new dwellings only plus the barn conversion
b. The height of Dwelling No.5, 4 storeys, is excessive in this important Conservation Area
c The design of Dwelling No. 6 is totally inappropriate in this Conservation Area.
d We would wish to see the original clay tiles retained on the barn conversion rather than the slates specified.

We feel that a site visit by the Committee is essential and if the Officer recommendation is that the application be approved, then we request that this application is considered by the full Committee. Carried 5 in favour 2 abstentions

No. 0989 Ryalls Farm. Erect agricultural dwelling, outline only

It was proposed by J Cowley and seconded by P Ashcroft that there be no objections as the application would appear to comply with all planning requirements. If the Officer recommendation is for refusal then we request the matter goes before the full Planning Committee. All agreed.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8-00 p.m.