Agenda item

Schedule of Applications

Meeting of Planning and Licensing Committee, Wednesday, 9th June, 2021 2.00 pm (Item 8.)

To consider and determine the applications contained within the enclosed schedule:

Application No:	Description:	Ward Councillor(s):	Case Officer:
21/01393/FUL	Replacement of the existing 15m lattice tower (17.6m to the top of antennas) with a new 24m lattice tower (top of antennas), accommodating 6no. antennas, 1no. microwave dish, the replacement of 1no. equipment cabinet, along with ancillary works at Communications Site at Haymead Covert, Boxwell Farm, Leighterton.	Councillor Richard Morgan	Martin Perks
21/00616/FUL	Installation of external wall insulation to No. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, & 11 Tally Ho Lane, Guiting Power, GL54 5TY	Councillor Richard Keeling	David Ditchett
21/00617/FUL	Installation of external wall insulation to No. 3 & 5 Pear Tree Close, Lower Swell GL54 1JA	Councillor Dilys Neill	David Ditchett

Minutes:

21/01393/FUL

Communications Site At Haymead Covert, Boxwell Farm, Leighterton, Gloucestershire

As the Chair had declared a pecuniary interest he left the meeting for this item. The Vice-Chair, Councillor Julia Judd, took the Chair.

Councillor Coleman congratulated Councillor Judd for becoming Vice-Chair of the Committee and thanked her for taking on the role. Councillor Judd, responded that she wanted to do her best for the Committee, for the Council and for the Cotswolds.

Replacement of the existing 15m lattice tower (17.6m to the top of antennas) with a new 24m lattice tower (top of antennas), accommodating 6no. antennas, 1no. microwave dish, the replacement of 1no. equipment cabinet, along with ancillary works at Communications Site At Haymead Covert Boxwell Farm Leighterton Gloucesteshire.

There were no public speakers. The Ward Member was not present.

The Senior Planning Officer gave his presentation, the site was adjacent to the A46, there was currently a mast on the site, which would be replaced with the mast which was the subject of the application, and would be a few metres to the south west of the existing mast.

In response to various questions it was reported that the mast would be shared with Telephonica. The lattice work would be painter grey, the existing mast would stay until the new mast was in use.

A proposition that the application be approved, was duly seconded.

Approved as recommended.

Record of Voting - for 11, against 0, abstention 0, absent 0.

21/00616/FUL

2,3,4,6,7,8 & 11, Tally Ho Lane, Guiting Power, Gloucestershire, GL54 5TY

Installation of external wall insulation to No. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, & 11 Tally Ho Lane,

Guiting Power at 2,3,4,6,7,8 & 11 Tally Ho Lane Guiting Power Gloucestershire

GL54 5TY

The case officer gave his updates and drew attention to information he had received relating to the insulation and proposed materials and how the cladding would age, further objections had been received which he summarised for Committee.

Written submissions were read out on behalf of Guiting Power Parish Council, and Bromford. An objector was invited to speak.

The Ward Member was invited to speak.

In response to various questions it was reported that the buildings were not listed buildings; no guidelines for retro fitting solid wall cladding in the Cotswolds was available; the cladding, it was believed, would not be breathable entirely; there were no fine details proposed, while the sites are sensitive in relation to the conservation area, the buildings were not sensitive enough to secure details by condition; any roof alterations was not part of this application; details to improve energy performance, in relation to loft insulation and windows, air source heat pumps had been installed already; the cladding would last up to 30 years and with good maintenance would last up to 60 years; the finish would weather and blend over time with a Cotswold stone house; planning officers deal with Bromford when planning applications were submitted; the case officer and the conservation officer had been in consultation over this application; the cost of the development would not be a material consideration.

The Team Leader summarised the concerns of Members in relation to the details of the cladding; energy efficiency and appearance and suggested that Members could consider deferring the application for more details to make a decision.

A proposition that the application be deferred, was duly seconded, for more information and officers to be at the meeting in order to be able to answer questions.

A proposition that a site inspection briefing took place was put forward, although a visit could only be undertaken to the application site and no other sites which had already had cladding applied to buildings.

A vote was taken to determine whether to defer the application.

RESOLVED to defer the application in order for officers to obtain further information and details.

Record of Voting - for 11, against 0, abstention 0, absent 0.

A discussion took place as to whether a site visit could be arranged to visit a property which had already been clad. The Head of Legal advised that Members that visiting a private property would be beyond the remit of this Committee and it would be in a private capacity if Members wanted to visit the property.

21/00617/FUL

Installation of external wall insulation to No. 3 & 5 Pear Tree Close, Lower Swell GL54 1JA

A representative of the Lower Swell Parish Council and an objector were invited to address the Committee.

The case officer gave updates drawing attention to the energy efficiency, and read out a letter relating to technical details, he also gave a presentation to Committee.

The Ward Member, Councillor Neill, was invited to speak.

In response to various questions it was reported that some details relating to insulation and air source heat pumps; no sufficient to put cavity wall insulation in the properties; additional information could be obtained.

A proposition that the application be deferred, was duly seconded to obtain further details and to ensure no harm would be made to the cottages.

A proposition was put forward to hold a Site Inspection Briefing; officers would ask the agenda/application to supply a sample panel. Councillor Neill clarified that this would enable Members to be able to understand the impact of the cladding on the existing building and see this on previous buildings.

The Head of Legal advised the propositions could be amended, if Members were wanted to defer and go on site.

The Members who had proposed and seconded to defer the application and proposed a site inspection briefing agreed that the proposal should be amended to defer the application and hold a site inspection briefing of the Panel.

RESOLVED to defer the application and hold a site inspection briefing panel, in order for officers to obtain further information and details.

Supporting documents:

Agenda item

Schedule of Applications

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