Proposed construction of new community hall and car parking area.

Proposed construction of new community hall and car parking area.

The Principal Planning Officer reported the receipt of two further letters of objection from local residents.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr. Thomas, a local resident, spoke in objection to the application and Mr. Brice, the architect, spoke in support.

Councillor G.W. Davis, the Local Ward Member, noted that there was an issue regarding the ownership of the application site. He felt that this was a matter for the Commons Commissioner and not the Sub-Committee. He felt that the proposed development was suitable for the location and would be a benefit to the local community.

Councillor H. Bramer noted the concerns of the local residents but felt that this was a good use of common land and supported the application.

The Principal Planning Officer advised Members that conditions could be added to the resolution regarding Lighting and Sound limits for the function room.

RESOLVED

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.      A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission))

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2.      A07 (Development in accordance with approved plans)

         Reason: To ensure adherence to the approved plans in the interests of a satisfactory form of development.

3.      B01 (Samples of external materials)

         Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings.

4.      No development approved by this permission shall be commenced until a scheme for the conveyance of foul drainage to a private treatment plant has been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority.  No part of the development shall be brought into use until such treatment plant has been constructed.

         Reason:  To prevent pollution of the water environment.

5.      G09 (Retention of trees/hedgerows)

         Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area.

6.      Final details of car parking, including layout and surfacing shall be agreed on site between the local planning authority and the applicant's representatives.  Any agreed revisions shall be implemented.  Such car parking spaces shall allow for 6 metres spacing in aisles.

         Reason:  To minimise the environmental impact of development.

7.      All areas of trees, shrubs, grass or scrub shown to be retained shall be protected from damage during the course of construction.  No development shall be commenced on the site or machinery or materials brought onto the site for the purposes of development until adequate measures have been taken for their protection.  All such measures shall be agreed with the local planning authority before implementation. 

         Reason:  In order to preserve the character and amenity of the area.

8.      Prior to the first use of the village hall hereby permitted, a management plan, to include proposals for the long term design objectives, management responsibilities and maintenance schedules in perpetuity, for the site shall be submitted to and be approved in writing by the local planning authority.  The management plan shall be carried out as approved.

         Reason:  In order to ensure that the use and maintenance in perpetuity of the Common in the interests of its amenity.

9.      Details of any floodlighting and or external lighting proposed to illuminate the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before the building is occupied.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and there shall be no other external illumination of the development.

Reason: To safeguard local amenities.

10.    Before the use commences, the function room, hall and stage shall be insulated in accordance with a scheme agreed with the local planning authority.

Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area.

Informative(s):

1.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of Planning Permission