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REPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION MANAGER

Erection of residential annexe/store following demolition of existing storage shed and garage (Amended by plans received 14/08/20).

RESOLVED: That application 20/01359/FPH be GRANTED planning permission subject to the conditions and reasons contained in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager and Condition 4 be amended to read:

‘Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted (including prior to any demolition on site) a construction management plan and method statement for construction within the identified root protection zones of the adjacent Ash and other trees on the application site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved works or particulars shall thereafter be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details or particulars for the whole construction project, including demolition, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To safeguard and enhance the appearance of the completed development and the visual amenity of the locality and to retain important trees on the site.’

Audio Recording – 24 Minutes 44 Seconds

The Development and Conservation Manager presented the report in respect of application 20/01359/FPH supported by a visual presentation consisting of photographs and plans.

Councillor Neil Burns, Chair of Kimpton Parish Council, thanked the Chair for the opportunity to address the Committee in objection to application 20/01359/FPH. Councillor Burns advised that District Councillor John Bishop was unable to attend to give his submission and therefore had asked Kimpton Parish Council to address the Committee instead. Councillor Burns wished Councillor Bishop a speedy recovery.

Councillor Burns’ presentation included:

·                There were 11 objections to the application and no support;

·                The majority of the objections centred around concerns for the Ash Tree and noise disturbance caused at the entrance location currently proposed to the nearside neighbour property dwelling;

·                The annex would be the size of a 2 bed house and it would be 5 metres high;

·                Construction work was going to be carried out close to the Ash Tree;

·                No work had been completed to demonstrate how the Ash Tree would be safeguarded and therefore the tree would suffer and could die; and

·                There would be noise disturbance to the neighbour.

The following Members asked questions in relation to the noise and access:

·                Councillor Ian Mantle; and

·                Councillor Ruth Brown.

Councillor Burns responded accordingly to questions raised.

Councillor Mike Rice raised whether a Tree Preservation Order could be served in order to protect the Ash Tree.

The Development and Conservation Manager responded to concerns over the Ash Tree by advising that Condition 4 could be strengthened and re-worded. The site was already in a Conservation Area, however, a Tree Preservation Order could be served in order to add extra protection.

Councillor Tony Hunter proposed to grant planning permission, subject to the re-wording of Condition 4. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Daniel Allen and upon being put to the vote, it was:

RESOLVED: That application 20/01359/FPH be GRANTED planning permission subject to the conditions and reasons contained in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager and Condition 4 be amended to read:

‘Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted (including prior to any demolition on site) a construction management plan and method statement for construction within the identified root protection zones of the adjacent Ash and other trees on the application site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved works or particulars shall thereafter be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details or particulars for the whole construction project, including demolition, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To safeguard and enhance the appearance of the completed development and the visual amenity of the locality and to retain important trees on the site.’