New industrial unit to supply medicines and feed.

The Development Manager gave a presentation on the application and updates / additional representations received following the publication of the agenda were provided; the schedule of committee updates is appended to these minutes.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr Hughes and Mr Jones spoke in support of the application.

In accordance with paragraph 4.8.2.2 of the Council’s Constitution, Councillors RI Matthews and SPA Daniels, two of the local ward members, commented on a number of issues, including:

• concerns had been raised that the cattle market was not set as far back off Roman Road as had been initially indicated and that the new proposal constituted creeping development;
• any planning permission should be subject to a section 106 agreement to provide funds for a footpath and cycle path from the A4103/A480 roundabout towards Credenhill;
• concerns were expressed in respect of landscaping on the site. Local ward members should be consulted on landscaping proposals;
• hours of operation should be reduced from 8am to midday on Saturdays instead of 8am to 1:00pm;
• the application site should be referred to as the Cattle Market site and not as a Business Park;
• it needs to be ensured that the public rights of way across the land are protected; and
• the landscaping scheme for the area should be commenced immediately in order to address local concerns and take advantage of the growing season.

The Development Manager noted the comments from the local ward members and was in agreement that landscape planting should commence at the earliest opportunity. He noted the comments regarding delivery times but felt that it was imperative for the operation to have consistency between opening and delivery times. He did not consider that the criteria had been met for a Section 106 agreement to be required for a footpath/cycleway towards Credenhill in respect of this application. He advised Members that any funds requested would have to be as a direct necessity of the application and be reasonably related and that this was not the case.  The Locum Lawyer advised that a unilateral agreement could be sought from the applicants to provide the funding required by the local ward member.  Another alternative would be to make a request to them and he confirmed the view of the Development Manager that a Section 106 agreement could not lawfully be imposed.

Councillors Matthews and Daniels were given the opportunity to close the debate in accordance with the Council’s Constitution. They reiterated their opening remarks and made additional comments about the need for development to be limited in the area and for the footpath/cycleway to be provided in accordance with assurances previously given by the Council

RESOLVED

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.         A01 Time limit for commencement (full permission)

2.         B01 Development in accordance with the approved plans

3.         C01 Samples of external materials

4.         F02 Restriction on hours of delivery

5.         F03 Restriction on hours of opening

6.         F06 Restriction on Use

7.         G10 Landscaping scheme

8.         G11 Landscaping scheme - implementation

9.         G15 Landscape maintenance arrangements

10.       H13 Access, turning area and parking

11.       H16 Parking/unloading provision - submission of details

12.       H29 Secure covered cycle parking provision

13.       H20 Road completion in 2 years

14.       I16 Restriction of hours during construction

15.       I20 Scheme of surface water drainage

16.       I26 Interception of surface water run off

17.       I25 Bunding facilities for oils/fuels/chemicals

18.       I33 External lighting

19.       I41 Scheme of refuse storage (commercial)

20.       E03 Site Observation – Archaeology

Informative:

1.         N15 Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC