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10.

Declarations of Interest

Members and officers must declare any pecuniary or personalinterest in any business on the agenda. They should also make declarations at any stage such an interest becomes apparent during the meeting. Consideration should be given to leaving the meeting if the nature of the interest warrants it.  If in doubt please contact Democratic Services before the meeting.

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10.1   There were no declarations of interest made by members of the Committee.

 

11.

Minutes of the last meeting of the Committee pdf icon PDF 169 KB

The Committee is asked to agree the minutes of the meeting held on 7 July 2020 (cream paper).

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11.1   The Committee noted that a correction to the second bullet point of minutes 6.2 was required and this should read:

 

·        Clarification was sought about whether South Downs National Park Authority (SDNP) could take on the application.  Planning Officers advised it is not certain if the legislation would allow this; however, the developer has been in discussion with both SDNPA and Horsham District Council. 

 

11.2   Resolved – that the minutes of the meeting held on 7 July 2020 be approved, subject to the correction to minute 6.2 as highlighted in paragraph 11.1 above, and that they be signed by the Chairman.

 

12.

Urgent Matters

Items not on the agenda which the Chairman of the meeting is of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency by reason of special circumstances.

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12.1   There were no urgent matters raised.

 

13.

Planning Application: Waste pdf icon PDF 220 KB

Report by Head of Planning Services.

 

To consider and determine the following application:

 

WSCC/009/20 - Change of use from agricultural land to a construction/demolition/excavation waste recycling facility.  Land at Thistleworth Farm, Grinders Lane, Dial Post, Horsham, RH13 8NR.

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WSCC/009/20 - Change of use from agricultural land to a construction/demolition/excavation waste recycling facility.  Land at Thistleworth Farm, Grinders Lane, Dial Post, Horsham, RH13 8NR.

 

13.1   The Committee considered a report by the Head of Planning Services (copy appended to the signed minutes).  The report was introduced by James Neave, Acting County Planning Team Manager, who provided a presentation on the proposals, details of consultation and key issues in respect of the application.

 

13.2   Mr Barry Davies, local resident, spoke in objection to the application.  Dial Post is subject the noise of a grinding machine and residents have lost enjoyment of their homes and gardens due to sound of deep thumping and rumbling from the site, which can be heard even inside the house.  The sound can be heard above the traffic noise from the A24 and screening does not work.  The village is not an industrial zone and should not have put up with disturbance from commercial operations.  The entrance to the site is a dangerous crossing on the A24 and introducing more HGVs is an accident waiting to happen.  It is questioned why this site has been allowed to operate for the last 2 years without planning permission.

 

13.3   Mr David Green of West Grinstead Parish Council spoke in objection to the application.  This application is retrospective, although with new elements.  The site has been allowed to operate for 2 years without planning permission or an Environmental Permit.  The site operator must have known that planning consent was needed and has flouted the law, with potentially dangerous materials being handled on the site without controls.  What kind of message does this send to those who do abide by the law?  Dial Post residents are concerned about noise, dust, hours of operations, numbers of vehicles accessing and using the A24 vehicles, including HGVs.  The Committee report suggests that Environmental Health has no objections, however, they did raise noise as an issue in the first instance, although it is conceded they withdrew their objections in light of the applicant’s comments.  There has been a recurring issue with retrospective planning applications in Dial Post and a number of local business have grown massively over the years.  There is considerable opposition to this application in Dial Post but residents have no faith that anyone will listen to their concerns.

 

13.4   A statement in objection to the application was read out on behalf of residents of Benton’s Lane, Dial Post.  The Noise Impact Assessment Report (NIAR) concludes the plant reduces noise by 1db; this is ridiculous.  Measurements were taken were in locations where higher than average noise from the A24 eclipses noise from the site, which seems to be a manipulation of the recording strategy in favour of the client.  Readings should be taken from within or to the west of Dial Post village: a number of specific locations were suggested.  Low frequency noise carries to greater distances than road noise.  An acoustic fence on top of the bund will not help.  The  ...  view the full minutes text for item 13.

14.

Update on Mineral, Waste and Regulation 3 Planning Applications pdf icon PDF 129 KB

Report by Strategic Planning, County Planning Manager.

 

To note the schedule of County Matter applications and the schedule of applications submitted under the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992 – Regulation 3.

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14.1   The Committee received and noted a report by Strategic Planning, County Planning Manager on applications awaiting determination (copy appended to the signed minutes) detailing the schedule of County Matter applications and the schedule of applications submitted under the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992 – Regulation 3.

 

15.

Report of Delegated Action pdf icon PDF 48 KB

Report by Strategic Planning, County Planning Team Manager.

 

To note the report of applications approved subject to conditions under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992 since the Planning Committee meeting 7 July 2020.

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15.1   The Committee received and noted a report by Strategic Planning, County Planning Manager (copy appended to the signed minutes) applications approved subject to conditions under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992 since the Planning Committee meeting on
7 July 2020.

 

16.

Date of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Planning Committee will be held at 10.30 a.m. on Monday, 19 October 2020.

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16.1     The following scheduled meeting of Planning Committee will be on Monday, 19 October at 10.30 a.m. at County Hall, Chichester.

 

16.2     In accordance with regulations in response to the current public health emergency, this meeting may be held virtually with members in remote attendance and with public access via webcasting.