Development Control Sub Committee Minutes 01-11-05

24. MINUTES

RESOLVED :

THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 18 October 2005 be confirmed.

25. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Interests were declared in the following matters:

Cllr Mike Cunningham declared a personal interest in Minutes 26 (a) 2 – Land north of Cliff Farm and south of Hornhill Copse west of Rew Street, Cowes, as he was the Council’s representative on CAMS.

Cllr Muriel Miller declared a personal interest in Minute 26 (a) 3 – Agricultural Showground, Newport Road, Cowes, as she knew the agent.

Cllrs Muriel Miller and Arthur Taylor declared a personal interest in Minute 26 (a) 5 – Land at Howgate Nursery, Howgate Road, Bembridge, as they knew the person speaking on behalf of the agent.

Cllr Win McRobert declared a personal interest in Minute 26 (a) 5 – Land at Howgate Nursery, Howgate Road, Bembridge, as she knew the objector.

Cllr George Cameron declared a personal interest in Minute 26 (a) 6 - Land adjacent and including Whitecliffe House, Victoria Road, Freshwater, as he was a member of Freshwater Parish Council.

Cllrs Muriel Miller and Cllr Arthur Taylor declared a personal interest in Minute 26 (a) 6 - Land adjacent and including Whitecliffe House, Victoria Road, Freshwater, as they knew the agent.

Cllr George Cameron declared a personal interest in Minute 26 (a) 7 – Land adjacent Fenneys, Blackbridge Road, Freshwater, as he was a member of Freshwater Parish Council.

Cllrs Muriel Miller and Cllr Arthur Taylor declared a personal interest in Minute 26 (a) 8 – Land rear of 33 and 35 Albany Road and fronting Catherine Terrace, Newport, as they knew the person speaking on behalf of the applicant.

Cllrs David Whittaker and Julian Whittaker declared a personal interest in Minute 26 (a) 8 – Land rear of 33 and 35 Albany Road and fronting Catherine Terrace, Newport, as the applicant was known to them.

Cllr Julian Whittaker declared a personal interest in Minute 26 (a) 8 – Land rear of 33 and 35 Albany Road and fronting Catherine Terrace, Newport, as the objector was known to him.

26. REPORT OF THE HEAD OF PLANNING SERVICES

(a) Planning Applications and Related Matters

Part II and Part III

Consideration was given to items 1 - 9 of the report of the Head of Planning Services.

RESOLVED :

THAT the applications be determined as detailed below :

The reasons for the resolutions made in accordance with Officer recommendation were given in the Planning report. Where resolutions are made contrary to Officer recommendation the reasons for doing so are contained in the minutes.

A schedule of additional representations received after the printing of the report were submitted at the beginning of the meeting and were drawn to the attention of Members when considering the application. A note is made to that effect in the minutes.

Application:	TCP/03403/E
Details:	Demolition of dwelling; construction of 2/3 storey block of 8 flats with car parking at lower ground floor level; 3 pairs of semi-detached houses with integral garages; formation of vehicular access (revised scheme) 14 Alexandra Road, Ryde
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Sub Committee on Monday, 31 October 2005.
Public Participants:	Mr J Winkles (Objector) Mr S Yardley (Objector) Mr R Whelan (Agent)
Additional Representations:	None.
Comment:	The Local member, Mr J Bowker, spoke on this item.
Decision:	The Committee had taken into consideration and agreed with the reasons for the recommendation as set out under paragraph entitled Justification for Recommendation of the report and resolved: Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register and to include a requirement to enter into a Section 106 Agreement. Additional conditions to be added with reference to a badger survey and that the tower would only be used for light and ventilation purposes.
Conditions:	Prior to any other works commencing on site including site clearance, a badger survey should be carried out by a suitably qualified ecological consultant and the results of any such survey shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority in order to establish whether the site contains badger activity. In the event of any such badger activity the survey report shall include provision for mitigating measures which shall be approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to any other works taking place. (Applicant is advised that a development licence from the Wildlife Licensing Division DEFRA will be required before any works can be undertaken in the event of badgers being found on the site). Reason: To allow the proper consideration of the impact of the proposed development and contribution of nature conservation interest of the amenities of the area and to comply with Policy C8 (Nature Conservation as a Material Consideration) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. As per report (Item 1)
Application:	TCP/07661/S
Details:	Continued use of land for sporting and leisure events; variation of condition no.2 on TCP/7661/R to permit the use of the land for caravan rallies, farmers and other markets/auctions. Agricultural Showground, Cowes Road, Newport.
Site Visit:	Members decided there was not a need to visit the site as it was well known to them.
Public Participants:	Mr M Jordan (Agent)
Additional Representations:	None.
Comment:	None.
Decision:	The Committee had taken into consideration and agreed with the reasons for the recommendation as set out under paragraph entitled Justification for Recommendation of the report and resolved: Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 3)
Application:	TCP/16676/K
Details:	Demolition of garage block; erection of single storey building to form shop (revised scheme). Land adjacent and rear of Godshill Post Office, High Street, Godshill.
Site Visit:	None.
Public Participants:	Mr Greatorex (Applicant)
Additional Representations:	Advice from the Council’s Tree Officer was received.
Comment:	None.
Decision:	The Committee had taken into consideration and agreed with the reasons for the recommendation as set out under paragraph entitled Justification for Recommendation of the report and resolved: Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 4)
Application:	TCP/27230
Details:	Installation of twin water supply pipelines above mean low water; construction of an underground flow meter chamber and a control kiosk; reinstatement of an existing underground connection chamber; connections to existing water mains; temporary working areas Land north of Cliff Farm and south of, Hornhill Copse west of, Rew Street, Cowes
Site Visit:	None.
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	A letter was received from the RSPB advising that their key interests in the area were the Solent and Southampton Water SPA and RAMSAR site and the Solent Maritime SAC. The Highway Engineer recommended modification to the condition in respect of lorry routing to ensure that all traffic relating to the approved application would deliver, load and unload at a time on a route approved in writing by the Traffic Section of Engineering Services. Environmental Health gave consideration to noise emissions from the operations and asked for certain issues to be addressed.
Comment:	The Committee wanted to thank everyone who had been involved with the scheme.
Decision:	The Committee had taken into consideration and agreed with the reasons for the recommendation as set out under paragraph entitled Justification for Recommendation of the report and resolved: Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register. Delegation be given to officers to enable them to approve an additional scheme that had been received.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 2)
Application:	TCP/25930/B
Details:	Dwellinghouse and garage/store (aorm) Land at, Howgate Nursery, Howgate Road, Bembridge
Site Visit:	None.
Public Participants:	Miss P Horne (Objector) Mr M Jordan (On behalf of the agent)
Additional Representations:	None.
Comment:	The Local Councillor, Mrs W McRobert, spoke on this application.
Decision:	The Committee had taken into consideration and agreed with the reasons for the recommendation as set out under paragraph entitled Justification for Recommendation of the report and resolved: Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 5)
Application:	TCP/27105/A
Details:	Conversion of 'Whitecliffe' into three flats; outline for block of three flats with parking and alterations to vehicular access (revised scheme) Land adjacent and including, Whitecliffe House, Victoria Road, Freshwater
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Sub Committee on Monday, 31 October 2005.
Public Participants:	Mr A Norris (Objector) Mr G Hepburn (Agent)
Additional Representations:	None.
Comment:	The Local Member, Mrs G Kennett, spoke on this item.
Decision:	The Committee had taken into consideration and agreed with the reasons for the recommendation as set out under paragraph entitled Justification for Recommendation of the report and resolved: Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 6)
Application:	TCP/06956/K
Details:	Demolition of garage and lean-to; construction of detached dwelling and formation of vehicular access. Land adjacent, Fenneys, Blackbridge Road, Freshwater.
Site Visit:	None.
Public Participants:	Mrs S Thearle (Objector) Mr T O’Brien (Applicant)
Additional Representations:	Additional plans and images had been submitted by the applicant.
Comment:	The Local Member, Mrs G Kennett, spoke on this item.
Decision:	The Committee had taken into consideration and agreed with the reasons for the recommendation as set out under paragraph entitled Justification for Recommendation of the report and resolved: Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 7)
Application:	TCP/10169/G
Details:	Demolition of garage block; terrace of four houses Land rear of, 33 and 35 Albany Road and fronting, Catherine Terrace, Newport
Site Visit:	Although this site was not included in the site inspections agenda members believed they should look at the site. The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Sub Committee on Monday, 31 October 2005.
Public Participants:	Mrs S White (Objector) Mrs Hollis (Objector) Mr M Nicholls (Objector) Mr G Hepburn (On behalf of the applicant)
Additional Representations:	A further 19 letters of objection had been received since the report had been produced.
Comment:	None.
Decision:	The application was refused contrary to officer recommendation as members believed it would be overdevelopment of the site and create conditions that were hostile which would encourage crime and disorder. In compliance with the Council’s Constitution a named vote was taken as the application was contrary to officer recommendation. The voting was as follows: For (7) Cllrs William Burt, George Cameron, Mike Cunningham, Brian Mosdell, Susan Scoccia, David Whittaker, Julian Whittaker Against (1) Cllr Arthur Taylor In accordance with the Code of Practice Cllr Muriel Miller had not been present throughout the whole of the consideration of the item and therefore did not vote.
Reasons:	Overdevelopment of the site, which in turn would result in a cramped appearance and create conditions likely to give rise to overlooking, loss of outlook and be of an overbearing nature to the detriment of the amenities of neighbouring properties and prospective occupants of the proposed units, as well as being out of character with the prevailing pattern of development in the surrounding area. There was also inadequate parking provision which, when combined with the loss of existing parking facilities, would place increased pressure on ‘on street’ parking, further exacerbating difficulties in relation to manoeuvring, access and congestion, due to the inadequacy of the local road network, which would interrupt the free flow of traffic and thereby add to the hazards of road users. Crime and Disorder implications. (Item 8)
Application:	TCP/04000/F
Details:	Residential development of eight dwellings with garages/parking; formation of vehicular access (revised scheme) Land rear of, 11C-17 The Avenue, Totland Bay
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Sub Committee on Monday, 31 October 2005.
Public Participants:	Mr Redfern (Applicant)
Additional Representations:	Further representations had been received from five households in the area. Comments from the Council’s Tree Officer were received.
Comment:	None.
Decision:	The Committee had taken into consideration and agreed with the reasons for the recommendation as set out under paragraph entitled Justification for Recommendation of the report and resolved: Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 9)

(b) Completed and Outstanding Section 106 Obligations – Quarterly Report

The Interim Development Control Manager updated members on Section 106 Agreements to year ending 30 September 2005.

RESOLVED :

THAT the report be noted.

Members were advised that the Council had received approximately 2,400 applications in each 12 month period since early 2004. Of these 3% were classified as major applications, 42% were minor and the balance, some 55% were other. The Island handled significantly more minor applications than the national average. Appeal outcomes were better than average nationally.

Failure to attain, and maintain, targets could lead to a Local Planning Authority being classified as a ‘standards authority’. The Head of Planning Services told the Committee that there was a real possibility that the Isle of Wight Council would be classified by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister as a standards authority for major applications in 2006/07. It was anticipated that a whole batch of major applications would be submitted during the next few months.

An additional meeting had been arranged to take place on 20 December 2005 which would be specifically for consideration major applications.

RESOLVED :

THAT the report be noted.

27. URGENT BUSINESS – TCP/11878/E PRIORY SCHOOL, ALVERSTONE ROAD, SHANKLIN

The Chairman agreed to an item of urgent business as clarification of the reasons for a previous decision was needed.

A report was circulated and members had a five minute break in which to read the document.

Members were reminded who had previously voted in favour of the application and who would therefore be eligible to vote on the clarification. It was noted that Councillor David Whittaker had previously declared a personal and prejudicial interest and had taken no part in the discussion and voting thereon.

Members were told that due to an oversight the reasons for the decision taken contrary to officer recommendation for TCP/11878/E Priory School, Alverstone Road, Shanklin were not formally minuted at the meeting of 6 September 2005. The Committee was advised that this was not an opportunity to re-debate the application or reconsider the decision.

RESOLVED :

THAT the following was a true representation of the reasons for the decision taken :

Members noted that the additional information submitted since the earlier meeting and that the officers’ advice was that it met some of their originally recommended reasons for refusal. Whilst acknowledging that the access was, and would remain, substandard in terms of visibility, given the revised scheme within the site and subject to the imposition of appropriate conditions to further improve the access and enforce the travel plan that on balance the proposal was acceptable for a trial period of 2 academic years. During this period the school should be encouraged to look for a more suitable location.

28. MEMBERS' QUESTION TIME

Cllr George Cameron asked if PPG 13 could be manipulated to suit the Isle of Wight and was told that would be extremely difficult to do.

Cllr Brian Mosdell asked if Enforcement was going to be snowed under with Section 106 Agreements, he was advised that a system was being devised whereby a trigger would show when monies were due.

CHAIRMAN