Development Control Sub Committee Minutes

44. MINUTES

RESOLVED :

THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 24 January 2006 be confirmed.

45. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Interests were declared in the following matters:

Lady Pigot declared a personal interest in Minute 46 (a) (1 and 2) - Land forming part of Egypt House, Egypt Hill, Cowes – as she knew the applicant’s agent.

Mr A Pegram, Development Control Manager, declared a personal interest in Minute 46 (a) (3) – Ryde County High School, Pell Lane, Ryde as he was a local resident – he was not present during the discussion and voting thereon.

Cllr Susan Scoccia declared a personal interest in Minute 46 (a) (5) – Section of beach opposite Riviera, 3 Esplanade, Ventnor – as she knew the applicant.

Cllr Brian Mosdell declared a personal interest in Minute 46 (a) (5) – Section of beach opposite Riviera, 3 Esplanade, Ventnor – as he knew the applicant.

46. REPORT OF THE HEAD OF PLANNING SERVICES

(a) Planning Applications and Related Matters

Consideration was given to items 1 - 5 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:	TCPL/21515/E and LBC/21515/F
Details:	Three pairs of semi-detached houses, three detached houses (nine in total); formation of vehicular access and parking provision (reduced density, revised design) (readvertised application) LBC for demolition and rebuilding of collapsed wall in connection with proposed three pairs of semi-detached houses, three detached houses (nine in total); formation of vehicular access and parking provision, (reduced density, revised design) (readvertised application) Land forming part of Egypt House, Egypt Hill, Cowes
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Sub Committee on Monday, 13 February 2006
Public Participants:	Mrs A Twaites (Objector) Mr G Quar (On behalf of the Agent)
Additional Representations:	None.
Comment:	Cllr Roger Mazillius, adjoining ward member, spoke on this item.
Decision:	The application was refused contrary to officer recommendation as members believed the houses at the rear of the development were over dominant. In compliance with the Council’s Constitution a named vote was taken as the decision was contrary to officer recommendation. For (6) Cllrs Henry Adams, Ivan Bulwer, George Cameron, Muriel Miller, Susan Scoccia, David Whittaker Against (3) Cllrs William Burt, Mike Cunningham, Brian Mosdell Abstained (1) Cllr Arthur Taylor Cllr Julian Whittaker was not present for all of the debate.
Reasons:	(Items 1 and 2)
Application:	During the debate Cllr Mike Cunningham declared a personal interest as he knew the person speaking in support of the application. TCP/19064/W
Details:	Floodlit multi-use games area and extension to provide additional changing rooms (revised scheme) (readvertised application) Ryde County High School, Pell Lane, Ryde
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Sub Committee on Monday, 19 December 2005
Public Participants:	Mr Dyer (Objector) Mr Jolliffe (Objector) Mr B Harris (Objector) Mr Wood (Supporter)
Additional Representations:	A letter from Cllr Charles Chapman was read out. A statement from the local member was read out Members were reminded of the late representations made when the matter was reported at the 20 December 2005 meeting. Environmental Health Officer recommended an additional condition requiring the details of the lighting system to be operated be attached to the planning consent. Additional Highway conditions. Six letters of support had been received. Two letters had been received from local residents indicating that a balance between the provision of improved sporting facilities and the impact of the surrounding residential occupiers was needed. Eleven letters had been received objecting to the proposal. Pell Lane Users Group repeated their objection.
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:	11. Details of any external lighting on the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development. The information shall include a layout plan with beam orientation and schedule of equipment in the design (luminare type, mounting height, aiming angles and luminare profiles.) The lighting shall be installed, maintained and operated in accordance with the approved details unless the Local Planning Authority gives its written consent to a variation. Reason: To protect the area, the environment and local residents from light pollution and to comply with Policy D14 (Light Spillage) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. 12. Steps, including the installation and use of wheel cleaning facilities in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, shall be taken to prevent material being deposited on the highway as a result of any operation on the site. Any deposit of material from the site on the highway shall be removed as soon as practicable by the site operator. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to prevent mud and dust from getting on the highway and to comply with Policies TR7 (Highway Considerations) and M2 (Defined Mineral Working) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. 13. All construction traffic related to the approved development will deliver, load and unload at times and on a route and at a location approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to comply with policy TR7 (Highway Considerations) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. 14. The facility hereby approved shall not be used for any purpose after 21.30 hrs Monday to Friday or after 18.00 hrs on Saturdays, Sundays or recognised Bank Holidays. Reason: In the interest of the amenities of residential properties in the vicinity and to comply with Policy D1 (Standards of Design) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. Condition No. 8 to be amended to read: The floodlights hereby approved shall not be illuminated after 21.30 hrs Monday to Friday or 18.00 hrs on Saturdays, Sundays or recognised Bank Holidays or when the multi-use games area is not in use. Reason: In the interests of the amenities of the area and to comply with Policy D14 (Light Spillage) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. As per report (Item 3)
Application:	TCP/25569/A
Details:	Construction of 3 storey building to form 13 flats to include accommodation within roofspace; parking and alterations to vehicular access Site of Medina Garage, 28, Newport Road, Cowes
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Sub Committee on Monday, 13 February 2006
Public Participants:	Mr Brenchley (Objector)
Additional Representations:	An additional letter of objection had been received detailing that the developer did not own the whole site. Highway comments 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:	Additional conditions as follows : J30 No building shall be occupied until the means of vehicular access thereto has been constructed in accordance with the approved plans. Reason: To ensure adequate access to the proposed development and to comply with policy D1 (Standards of Design) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. J31 No building shall be occupied until the means of access thereto for [pedestrians and/or cyclists] has been constructed in accordance with the approved plans. Reason: To ensure adequate safe provision of facilities for pedestrians and cyclists wishing to gain access to the site and to comply with policy TR6 (Cycling and Walking) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. KO1 No dwelling hereby permitted shall be occupied until space has been laid out within the site and in accordance with drawing number 1243/02 for 13 cars and 13 bicycles to be parked and vehicles to turn so that they may enter and leave the site in forward gear. The space shall not thereafter be used for any purpose other than that approved in accordance with this condition. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to comply with policy TR7 (Highway Considerations) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. L18 Steps, including the installation and use of wheel cleaning facilities in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, shall be taken to prevent material being deposited on the highway as a result of any operation on the site. Any deposit of material from the site on the highway shall be removed as soon as practicable by the site operator. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to prevent mud and dust from getting on the highway and to comply with policies TR7 (Highway Considerations) and M2 (Defined Mineral Working) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. As per report (Item 4)
Application:	TCP/25588/C
Details:	Retention of shed for sale of crab and fish Seafood Kiosk, Esplanade, Ventnor
Site Visit:	None.
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	Sixteen additional representations had been received, three of which were in support of the application. Members were advised that the site lies within the proposed Extended Conservation Area for Ventnor.
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: Temporary conditional planning permission be approved until 31 December 2006.
Conditions:	Condition 1 to be amended to read: When the premises cease to be occupied by Mr G W Blake or by the 31 December 2006 whichever shall first occur, the use hereby permitted shall cease, the building shall be dismantled and the piles extracted from the beach and all materials removed from the land. In the event that Mr G W Blake relocates before 31 December 2006, the de-commissioning of the building and the removal of the building and the piles shall take place within 7 days of any relocation. Reason: But for the personal circumstances put forward by the applicant, the application would not have been approved. A strong letter to be sent out with the decision notice indicating Members concern over the submission of a request for a third period of time and stipulating that no further extension of time would be given. As per report (Item 5)
Application:	TCP/21195/E
Details:	Continued presence of satellite dish Stratford House, St Thomas’ Street, Ryde
Site Visit:	None
Public Participants:	None.
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: To serve an Enforcement Notice requiring the removal of the unauthorised satellite dish. Time Period for compliance – one month.
Conditions:	As per report (Paper C )

(b) Planning Enforcement Quarterly Report

Members considered the completed statistical information for the last calendar quarter for 2005.

The report also looked at the ODPM Development Control Statistics for England 2004/05 and assessed the performance of the Isle of Wight when compared to other authorities in England. The most noticeable change in the figures was the rise in the number of general enforcement complaints which had gone up by 122 between 2004 and 2005.

In March 2005 powers came into force which amended the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 enabling the Local Planning Authority to serve a Temporary Stop Notice against a breach of planning control where it was considered necessary to safeguard the amenity of the area that the use/activity should stop immediately. A notice could also be served where a developer failed to comply with a planning condition. The Local Planning Authority took advantage of those new powers on three occasions between March 2005 and December 2005.

RESOLVED :

THAT the report be noted

47. MEMBERS' QUESTION TIME

Cllr Julian Whittaker asked if Safe Routes to School had been taken into consideration in relation to the application for a further 150 houses proposed for Sylvan Drive, Newport and was advised that the site was allocated in the local plan.

Cllr Brian Mosdell asked what the position was now that Mr Cornwell had moved from the Enforcement Team, he wanted to ensure that the officers who were now handling enforcement matters would be trained. He was told that training and support would be provided.

CHAIRMAN