Decisions
Apologies
Officer report 1121PH1 was received and it was RESOLVED to accept apologies on behalf of Councillor Chase (Financial provision – 0)
Declarations of Interest
Officer report 1121PH2 was received and it was NOTED that no declarations were made at this point but may be raised during the course of the meeting.
Minutes
Officer report 1121PH3 was received and it was RESOLVED to adopt the minutes of 5ht October 2021and that they be duly signed.
Officer Reports to the Committee
Officer report 1121PH4 was received and it was NOTED and the following updates provided:
Item 4.2.3 Shooters Lane – a meeting is scheduled this week
Item 4.2.6 Christy’s Lane Tree’s – Councillor Cook provided a verbal update. Committee agreed that an additional local resident should be invited to attend the meeting that is being arranged by Councillor Cook. Councillor David Webber, Chairperson of Melbury and Cann Parish Council attended the meeting and provided a verbal update on the Dinah’s Hollow concerns. It was AGREED to add Dinah’s Hollow to the December Planning & Highways Agenda.
Councillor Cook AGREED to contact Dorset Council Highways with the aim of contacting the named officer for Highways works at Dinah’s Hollow.
Enmore Court
Officer report 1121PH9 was received and it was RESOLVED that Shaftesbury Town Council demand a public meeting with Dorset Council to discuss the Affordable Housing Policy, allocation process and concerns raised in this meeting about affordable housing provision in Shaftesbury and specifically the proposed Enmore Court development. A press release is to be issued by Shaftesbury Town Council confirming its request.
Planning Applications
Officer report 1121PH5 was received and it was RESOLVED to submit the following observations:
P/FUL/2021/03688
Proposal: Amendments to the improvement scheme for Wincombe Lane to comprise an additional (fourth) arm to the approved roundabout in order to enable direct continuation north eastwards along Wincombe Lane.
Location: Land at Wincombe Lane
Committee/Delegated: Delegated
Consultation Ends: 12/11/2021
Observation: No Comment
P/FUL/2021/02705
Proposal: Erection of Agricultural Barn
Location: Paynes Place Farm, New Road, SP7 8QL
Committee/Delegated: Delegated
Consultation Ends: 08.11.2021
Observation: No Objection
P/HOU/2021/03358 and P/LBC/2021/03359
Proposal: Erection of Garden Shed (retrospective and regularisation of works)
Location: Cottage Green, St James Street, SP7 8HL
Committee/Delegated: Delegated
Consultation Ends: 09.11.2021.
Observation: No Comment
P/FUL/2021/03316
Proposal: Erect replacement band hall
Location: The Band Hall Bleke Street Shaftesbury SP7 8QA
Committee/Delegated: Delegated
Consultation Ends: 10.11.2021
Observation: Support
P/FUL/2021/03492
Proposal: Erection of a free-standing tree house to be used as a holiday let (Use Class C3) and associated works
Location: 2 Starmead Umbers Hill, SP7 8LB
Committee/Delegated: Delegated
Consultation Ends: 12.11.2021
Observation: Object due to: concerns over emergency service access, loss of privacy, loss of amenities, not in keeping with the definition of a tree house (a small house built in a tree, esp for children to play in. – Collins online dictionary) It is not supported by trees. It is too large a building and is contrary to the Slopes Policy (Local Plan) and concern that trees will need to be removed to accommodate this structure. Adjoining a conservation area.
P/HOU/2021/04243
Proposal: Erect Single Storey side & rear extensions. Erect pitched roof over garage
Location: 2 St Edwards Close, SP7 8RJ
Committee/Delegated: Delegated
Consultation Ends: 17.11.2021
Observation: No Objection
Proposed Road Closure along Bimport and St Johns Hill.
Officer report 1121PH6 was received and it was RESOLVED To submit comments in respect of the proposed road closure along Bimport and St Johns Hill planned for 20th – 16th January 2022, it is proposed not to support this application until concerns have been addressed relating to the need for access to the Westminster Memorial Hospital (Minor Injury Unit & Palliative Care provider) including emergency services, Nursing Home access and any impact on the Ambulance station situated on Bimport.
Street Market and Pedestrianisation
Officer report 1121PH7 was received and it was RESOLVED that the market stalls should continue to face outwards while the temporary licence is operational.