Planning application 10/P/1724/F Timberdown, 3 Ladywell, Wrington – Cllr Robinson reported that he could see the property from his house but not the area of the proposed extension.

3 Public Participation

There were no members of the public present.

4 Minutes of the previous meeting

The Minutes of the meeting held on 12 October 2010 were reviewed and adopted as a true record.

Matters arising:

5 NSC South Area Planning Committee

No papers had been received.

6 Decision Notices issued by NSC

A list of decision notices had been circulated prior to the Meeting. Cllr Glynn commented on the list of conditions attached to the approval for the Bristol Airport hotel and it was noted that separate approval would be needed for signage and lighting.

7 Planning Applications

10/P/1737/NMA - Land adjoining 10 Old Station Close, Wrington

It was noted that no plans had been received as NSC considered this to be a ‘non-material amendment’. This had been queried but NSC maintained that the application had been submitted and accepted on this basis. It was agreed that the Council had no comment to make but would question whether this proposed Conservation Area windows development could legitimately be considered to be a non-material amendment.

10/P/1724/F - Timberdown, 3 Ladywell, Wrington

It was agreed that the Council had no comment on this application.

10/P/1770/F - Land to the north of Scars Farm, Lye Hole Lane, Redhill, Wrington

Councillors discussed the history of previous planning applications on the site and issues relating to access. It was noted that the present application included a new access from Lye Hole Lane, utilising part of an existing farm track. The application proposed the new track would be shielded from visual impact by landscaping. It was noted that there were discrepancies between the design & access statement and the plans, with it still stated that the site would be from Row of Ashes, and that the biodiversity statement related to another unitary authority. It was agreed that the Council had no objection to the development but would restate comments submitted on previous applications and with further comment that residents had concerns over the volume of traffic in Lye Hole Lane. It was agreed that the discrepancies in the paperwork should be highlighted.

10/P/1806/F - Meadow Cottage, Lye Hole Lane, Redhill, Wrington

The point was made that this was a retrospective application although this was not mentioned in the paperwork. It was agreed that the Council had no objection to the proposal but, as with the application for Scars Farm, would comment that local residents had concerns over the volume of traffic in Lye Hole Lane.

Action: Cllr Glynn to check and report back on the regulations concerning bed and breakfast accommodation.

8 Other Planning Issues

Cllr Irving commented on a recent email received from a Station Rd resident concerning an application for village green status for land at The Glebe.

Action: Clerk – Agenda item for next Parish Council Meeting.

Cllr Glynn reported that, as requested at the last Parish Council Meeting, he had contacted the Conservation Officer for clarification with regard to the Broad Street bus shelter and the understanding that planning permission had not been needed. A response is awaited.

Consultations:

Cllr Glynn reported that, although the formal deadline is the 22 November 2010, it is possible there is flexibility to comment after that date. It was agreed that Councillors should consider whether Wrington is included in the right settlement category or should request being moved to another category. It was agreed this should be discussed at the next Meeting.

Action: Cllr Glynn to forward further information to Councillors in advance of the meeting.

As the response deadline is 13 December 2010, it was agreed to consider this at the next Planning Committee Meeting.

As with the Information for Planning Applications consultation, as the response deadline is 13 December 2010, it was agreed to consider this at the next Planning Committee Meeting. All members were urged to consider the issues.

The update report was noted, with no further action required.

The Meeting was closed at 7.10pm.