BEAMINSTER TOWN COUNCIL
PLANNING ADVISORY AND HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE
Minutes of the Planning Advisory and Highways Committee meeting held on 6th August 2012 in the
Skyrm Room, Public Hall, Beaminster at 7.00pm.
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PRESENT: Cllr P Elliott (Chairman), Cllr Mrs V Baldwin, Cllr P Body, Cllr R Cheeseman,
Cllr Mrs R Knox, Cllr Mrs S Samuel and also the Town Clerk and one member of the public.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Mrs R Beeny, Cllr G Berry, Cllr Mrs J Page and
Cllr C Turner; also District Councillor Mrs C Payne.
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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING MEETING HELD ON 2ND JULY 2012 AND THE SPECIAL
MEETING HELD ON 23RD JULY 2012
The minutes of the Planning Advisory and Highways Committee meeting held on 2nd July
2011 and the Special Meeting held on 23rd July 2012 having previously been circulated
confirmed and signed by the Chairman as correct records.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
No declarations of interest were received.
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PLANNING MATTERS
a. APPLICATIONS
The following were considered:
(i) No: 1/D/12/000917 (ADVERT)
9 THE SQUARE
Wall mounted sign over a recessed ATM
Machine (advertisement)
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
(ii) No: CA/12/00234
THE HOUSE, 21A THE SQUARE
2 No. Cedar trees – reduce by approx. 2
metres and light thinning
NO OBJECTIONS
(iii) No: 1/D/12/000944
3 MIDDLE GREEN
Linked extension at rear of property to form
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
b. APPROVALS
Members NOTED the detail of fourteen planning consents granted by West Dorset District
Council since the last meeting.
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c. AMENDED PLANS
Members NOTED the detail of amended plans in relation to the following applications:
 1/D/12/000304 – 20 Newtown
 1/D/12/000358 and 000359 – The Walnuts, Prout Hill
 1/D/12/000698 and 000699 – 22 The Square
 1/D/12/999201 – 3 The Square
d. PLANNING REFUSALS
Members NOTED the details of two planning refusals since the last meeting.
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PLANNING CORRESPONDENCE
a.
WDDC – 1/D/12/000425 – 5 Fleet Street
Members NOTED that approval had been given in accordance with condition 3 of the
planning consent in respect of the colour of the flue.
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT LIAISON OFFICER
Cllr Mrs V Baldwin reported that she had discussed the lack of timetables at bus stops with a
representative from Damory. Cllr Mrs S Samuel advised that, under the Travel Exchange
project, it might be possible for the Town Council to erect timetables; this was scheduled for
discussion at the August Council meeting.
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PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY OFFICER
In the absence of Cllr Mrs R Beeny no report was given.
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HIGHWAY ISSUES
a. Election of Road Safety Officer
It had become routine for individual members to raise issues direct with Cllr Mrs R Knox or
through the council office therefore it was felt there was not the requirement for a specific
officer. AGREED.
b. Parish Lengthsman
Under this heading the condition of the railings at Prout Bridge was raised. The Town
Clerk advised there had been no contact from the County Council with regard to the
proposed re-painting of the railings. Some discussion ensued with regard to further
damage caused by large vehicles turning into Whitcombe Road and it was AGREED to
discuss this problem with the County Council.
c. Dorset County Council – Temporary Traffic Regulation Order – Toller Down Gate
Members had previously been circulated with details of the above Temporary Order to
restrict use of the carriageway whilst resurfacing works were carried out for three days
between 8th October and 10th October 2012. NOTED.
Cllr Mrs R Knox advised that should the A3066 remain closed at that time the proposed
resurfacing works would be delayed.
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d. Dorset County Council – traffic light signals at Hogshill Street/Clay Lane junction
Members NOTED approval to place traffic light signals at the above junction on 20th August
to permit to enable BT Openreach to access chambers had been granted.
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MEETING
There being no further business, the meeting which started at 7.00pm closed at 8.00pm.
CHAIRMAN
3 September 2012
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