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MINCHINHAMPTON PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Planning Meeting of Minchinhampton Parish Council held on Monday 9th February 2015 at 7.00 pm at the Trap House. 22.Present. Cllrs Nick Hurst (presiding), P. Schwartz, G. Ford, J. Williams, A. Mylechreest, C. Morris, R. Nicholas, Philip Callaghan-Wright, S. Hemmings, and the Assistant to the Clerk. No members of the public attended. 23. Apologies: Cllrs. S. Draper, G. Lloyd, K. Plank, S. Morgan, S. Waddington. 24. Public questions: There were no questions. 25. Declarations of interest: Cllr Hurst declared a non-prejudicial interest in application S. 15/0020/FUL. R. Nicholas declared a non-prejudicial interest in application S.15/0137/HHOLD. 26. Planning applications: AMBERLEY Application Reference: S.14/2818/HHOLD Application Address: Hawthorns Cottage Lower Littleworth, Amberley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 5AN Application Description: Timber extension to garage. Support Application Reference: S.14/2868/HHOLD Application Address: Wits End Pinfarthings, Amberley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 5JQ Application Description: New 2 storey side and rear extensions and new car port. Support Application Reference: S.15/0016/HHOLD Application Address: Montana Lower Littleworth, Amberley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 5AW Application Description: Erection of a raised wooden deck. Support Application Reference: S.15/0137/HHOLD Application Address: Heavenwood House St Chloe, Amberley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 5AR Application Description: Removal of existing conservatory and erection of single storey extension, together with the construction of two gable walls allowing for internal alterations. Object Cllrs objected on the grounds of insufficient information contained in the drawings and supporting documents supplied such that conclusions could be drawn and appropriate decisions made. Cllrs questioned the basis for the application’s initial verification on the basis of a lack of sufficient information. NORTH Application Reference: S.15/0042/LBC Application Address: Middle Court, Hyde, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 8NZ Application Description: Addition of new conservation roof lights to 2nd floor. Support Planning Alert S.14/2834/CM Application Address; Building 107 South, Aston Down, Cowcombe Lane. Application description: Retrospective change of use from Class B1 use (Light Industrial) to a Sui Generis Skip Hire and Waste Recycling Facility. Object Cllrs concluded this application formed a re-consultation from the County Council and that there was no material change to their previous objection. Cllrs re-stated their objection on the basis of their previous position. Application Reference: S.15/0020/FUL Application Address: White Gates Farm, Cowcombe Hill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 8HP Application Description: Erection of portal-framed Dutch barn core with lean-to side extensions. Comment Cllrs concluded they did not disagree in principle with the application but stated that it was too big in the context. The barn proposal would constitute a scar on the landscape when viewed from the other side of the valley which would be contrary to the landscape protection afforded by policies NE8,NE10 and GE1. Cllrs requested a site visit to assess the development in context. Application Reference: S.14/2891/HHOLD Application Address: Four Winds Butt Street, Minchinhampton, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9JS Application Description: Proposed side extension & first floor extension over garage. Support Application Reference: S.14/2938/FUL Application Address: Stuart Court Butt Street, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, GL6 9JB Application Description: Erection of 7 no. retirement homes and associated development following demolition of existing building. Comment The Council wished to strongly decry the demolition and loss of the existing heritage asset home on this site and requested that serious attention be given to access to the proposed development. It also noted the lack of an ecological survey and requested that this be carried out. A District Council site visit was also requested. Application Reference: S.15/0075/LBC Application Address: 30 Tetbury Street Minchinhampton, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9JH Application Description: New window east elevation. Support Cllrs supported this application but requested that wood materials as appropriate to Listed status be used. Planning Alert. S.15/0074/MINAM Application address: 30 Tetbury Street, Minchinhampton, Stroud, Gloucestershire. Application description: Minor amendment to permission S.07/1399/LBC - window on eastern elevation and render on existing extension. Support Application Reference: S.15/0172/HHOLD Application Address: 16 Barcelona Drive Minchinhampton, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9DS Application Description: Erection of single storey extension to rear. Support SOUTH Application Reference: S.15/0080/LBC Application Address: 20 High Street Minchinhampton, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9BN Application Description: Internal and external alterations. Support Application Reference: S.15/0079/FUL Application Address: 20 High Street Minchinhampton, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9BN. Application Description: Change of use of 1st and 2nd floor offices to form single flatted dwelling (including separate access door). Create separate access for residential unit on 1st and 2nd floor. Previous applications 07/2464/COU & 07/2458/LBC have now lapsed. Support WORKS TO TREES Application Reference: S.15/0073/TCA Application Address: Corner Cottage 1 Woodbine Terrace, Box, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9HQ Application Description: Remove dying Sumach Tree(T1). Trim Whitebeam Tree(T2) to remove last year’s growth and shape. Application Reference: S.14/2732/TPO Application Address: Collin Cottage Houndscroft, Rodborough, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 5DG Application Description: T1 Beech reduce by 2-3 m, height and spread - raise up low branches to 5m. T2 Beech reduce by 2-3 m, height and spread - raise up low branches to 5m. Application Reference: S.14/2896/TCA Application Address: Sweetbriar Cottage, Box, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9HF Application Description: Norway Spruce (T1) - fell by sections to near ground level. Two Yew trees (T2) - fell by sections to near ground level. Applications for works to trees were noted by Cllrs but concerns were also raised that complete removal of trees was carried out for either no or full reasons given. The Assistant to the Clerk undertook to write to the Arboriculture Officer concerning the full listing of reasons for tree felling in each case. PLANNING NOTIFICATIONS/DECISIONS Cllrs noted that the Appeal for land at rear of 15A Tetbury Street, Minchinhampton had been allowed for the conversion of the existing bakery into residential units plus the erection of six new dwellings. Cllrs also acknowledged notification of the forthcoming Stroud District Local Plan Consultation on Post-submission Proposed Changes. The final date for receipt of representations will be 25th of March 2015. The meeting closed at 8.40 pm. Signed:………………………………………………….Date:………………………………………………. …..
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