Agenda and minutes

In the absence of the Chair and Vice-Chair the Committee is required to elect a Chairman for this meeting.

In the absence of the Chair and Vice-Chair, Councillor Garth Simpson proposed Councillor Hilary Cole be elected as Chairman for this meeting. This was seconded by Councillor Adrian Edwards.

RESOLVED that Councillor Hilary Cole be elected Chairman of the Western Area Planning Committee for this meeting.

To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 19 June 2013.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 19 June 2013 were approved as a true and correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive any declarations of interest from Members.

Councillors David Allen, Howard Bairstow, Jeff Beck, Adrian Edwards, Paul Hewer Julian Swift-Hook and Ieuan Tuck declared an interest in Agenda Item 4(1), but reported that, as their interest was personal and not prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest, they determined to remain to take part in the debate and vote on the matter.

Councillors Beck, declared an interest in Agenda Item 4(2), but reported that, as his interest was personal and not prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest, he determined to remain to take part in the debate and vote on the matter.

Councillor George Chandler attended the meeting, although he was not a member of the Committee, but on advice from Officers left the meeting prior to discussion of Agenda Item 4(2) as the applicant was his wife.

(Note: The Chairman, with the consent of the Committee, reserves the right to alter the order of business on this agenda based on public interest and participation in individual applications).

(Councillor Swift-Hook declared a personal interest in Agenda item 4(1) by virtue of the fact that he was a member of Greenham Parish Council and Newbury Town Council who had previously considered the application, but reported that he would view the application afresh on its own merit. Councillor Swift-Hook also reported that his use of a computer during the meeting was in order to access information to the application. As his interest was personal and not a prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest he determined to take part in the debate and vote on the matter).

(Councillor Jeff Beck declared a personal interest in Agenda item 4(1) by virtue of the fact that he was a Member of Newbury Town Council and the Planning and Highways Committee. He had been present when the application was discussed, but would consider the application afresh. As his interest was personal and not a prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest he determined to take part in the debate and vote on the matter).

(Councillor Paul Hewer declared a personal interest in Agenda item 4(1) by virtue of the fact that he was employed by Sovereign Housing. However, he had no involvement in Policy making and therefore, as his interest was personal and not a prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest he determined to take part in the debate, but would not vote on the matter).

(Councillor David Allen declared a personal interest in Agenda item 4(1) by virtue of the fact that he was a Member of Newbury Town Council and the Planning and Highways Committee. As his interest was personal and not a prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest he determined to take part in the debate and vote on the matter).

(Councillor Ieuan Tuck declared a personal interest in Agenda item 4(1) by virtue of the fact that he was a Member of Newbury Town Council, however he had not been present when this application had been discussed. As his interest was personal and not a prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest he determined to take part in the debate and vote on the matter).

(Councillor Adrian Edwards declared a personal interest in Agenda item 4(1) by virtue of the fact that he was a Member of Newbury Town Council and had been Chairman when this application had been discussed. However, as there was additional information available to this Committee, he would consider the application afresh. As his interest was personal and not a prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest he determined to take part in the debate and vote on the matter).

(Councillor Howard Bairstow declared a personal interest in Agenda item 4(1) by virtue of the fact that he was a Member of Newbury Town Council and the Planning and Highways Committee. He would consider the information afresh at this meeting. As his interest was personal and not a prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest he determined to take part in the debate and vote on the matter).

The Committee  ...  view the full minutes text for item 15.(1)

(Councillor Jeff Beck declared a personal interest in Agenda item 4(2) by virtue of the fact that the applicant was the wife of a Councillor and a personal friend, however he would consider the application on its own merits. As his interest was personal and not a prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest he determined to take part in the debate and vote on the matter).

(Councillor George Chandler left the meeting at 19:45 on advice from Officers prior to discussion starting, as the applicant was his wife. In addition Councillor Julian Swift-Hook also left the meeting at 19.45.)

The Committee considered a report (Agenda Item 4(2)) concerning Planning Application 13/00988/FUL in respect of the change of use of land for the siting of a temporary dwelling on land at Manor Farm, Farnborough, Wantage.

Derek Carnegie introduced the application and explained that this had been brought to the Committee as demanded by the constitution. There were no objections against the proposal. He noted that as this was a temporary structure, there was no requirement for a S.106 agreement.

The Chairman asked if a S.106 agreement would be required should there be a future application for a permanent unit. Derek Carnegie confirmed that it would. Councillor Roger Hunneman queried if the business was successful whether the application could be renewed or a permanent structure be proposed. Derek Carnegie explained that an application for a permanent property might be justifiable in future.

Councillor Jeff Beck sought clarification on the wording of Condition 2 on page 29. Derek Carnegie explained that these were model Conditions. Emmanuel Alozie commented that the Conditions were designed to be comprehensive, and suggested that he clarify them in an Opinion for the Committee.

Councillor Howard Bairstow enquired if the temporary unit proposed would be capable of lasting permanently. Derek Carnegie advised that it was of a log-cabin design and he considered it was therefore not intended to be a permanent dwelling.

After considering the Committees deliberations, Councillor Jeff Beck proposed to accept Officer Recommendation to grant permission. This was seconded by Councillor David Allen.

The Chairman invited the Committee to vote on the proposal. At the vote the proposal was carried.

RESOLVED that The Head of Planning and Countryside be authorised to approve planning permission, subject to the following conditions:

Conditions

1.                  The temporary agricultural dwelling hereby approved shall be removed on or before the 10th July 2016. All associated plant, materials and equipment shall be removed within 3 months of this permission ceasing. The land shall be returned to a condition agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority within 6 months of this permission ceasing.

Reason: In accordance with the criteria of the NPPF and with regard to the temporary nature of the building.

2.                  The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed, (or retired through old age or ill health), in the equestrian enterprise on site, as defined in Section 336 of the Town and Country  ...  view the full minutes text for item 15.(2)

Purpose: To inform Members of the results of recent appeal decisions relating to the Western Area Planning Committee.

Members noted the outcome of appeal decisions relating to the Western Area.