17.01.2013

PERSHORETOWNCOUNCIL

PLANNING COMMITTEE

17TH January 2013

Minutes of the meeting of the held at Pershore Town Hall, 34 High Street, Pershore, on Thursday 17th January 2013 Commencing at 6.45pm.

Present:-Cllr D Watt (Vice Chairman – in the Chair)

Cllr R Grantham

Cllr C Parsons MBE

Cllr M Payne

Cllr A Rowley

Cllr R Speight

Cllr C Tucker

There were no members of the public present

243. Apologies

There were none

244. Declarations of Interest

There were none

245. Minutes

It was proposed by Cllr Grantham, seconded by Cllr Rowley and RESOLVED that the minutes

of the meeting held 20th December 2012 be signed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings

246. Matters of Report from the minutes

There were none

247. Delegated Planning Applications

W/12/02393/OU

Station Approach, Station Road, Pershore

Proposed development of existing car park to B1 light industrial

Decision:-No objection but strictly on the understanding that this does not impact detrimentally on already agreed application W/12/01572 which is of strategic importance to the future viable operation of Pershore Railway Station. DS/CP/RG

The Clerk advised that an amendment to this application has been submitted with

an amended location plan and corrected certificate B and members had no objection

to this amendment.

248. Planning Applications

W/12/02758/AA

Lloyds Bank, 21 Broad Street, Pershore

Erection of illuminated and non-illuminated signage

Decision:No objection to proposals for non-illuminated signage but objection to illuminated aspect against planning policy which states no illuminated signage in the conservation area.

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W/12/02561/PN

2 Orchard Close, Pershore

Erection of new bungalow and extension to existing bungalow. Creation of new access

Decision:-Objection. Cramped development and over development of the site. Insufficient provision for parking of vehicles.

W/12/02790/PN

25 High Street Pershore

New House (resubmission of application W/12/01638/PN)

Decision:-Objection. The proposed site is known to flood from the river and is backland development. Concerns over narrow access from the High Street and the property is out of keeping in the

Conservation Area.

W/12/02795/PP

3, Manor Gardens, Pershore

Single storey extension to form bedroom with ensuite and study, infill between garage and property to form utility and to extend the garage

Decision:-No objection

W/12/02798/PN

Abbey Showrooms, Newlands, Pershore

Demolition of former SW Antiques showroom and associated storage. Creation of 8 no. two bedroom dwelling houses each with private amenity and associated off road car parking. Creation of 2 no. associated garages.

Decision:-No objection but would draw the planning officer’s attention to the possibility of contamination of the site from the previous petrol station.

249. Recent Approvals and Refusals

The Vice Chairman reported on recent approvals and refusals

It was agreed the Clerk write to Wick Parish Council and Wychavon D C about concerns as to the distraction to motorists of large banners on the fence on the corner of Pensham turn.

250. Items for future agenda

There were none

251. Items for information

a.Cllr Grantham reported that the District Council were aware of the scaffolding around the Polish Food Shop which was to make some urgent roof repairs.

b.The Clerk advised members that she had reported the illuminations around 45 High Street to enforcement as the shop was in the conservation area.

c.The Clerk advised that the Bloor Homes sign had been erected at the entrance to the town despite the refusal of the planning application and the Clerk had advised enforcement accordingly.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.25pm

Signed…………………………………………….. Date…………………………………………..

Chairman

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