Development Control Committee Minutes

1. MINUTES

RESOLVED :

THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 22 April 2005 be confirmed.

2. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN

It was proposed and seconded that Mrs M J Miller be elected as Vice Chairman of the Development Control Committee. There were no further nominations and following a vote by a show of hands it was :

RESOLVED :

THAT Mrs M J Miller be elected Vice Chairman for the ensuing year.

3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Interests were declared in the following matters:

Mr M J Cunningham declared an interest in Minute 4 (a) item 2, The Boat Yard, Shepards Wharf, Medina Road, Cowes, as he had a previous involvement with the public consultation.

Mr M J Cunningham declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 3, part of Readers site, Place Road, Cowes, as he belonged to the same dining club as the applicant and he knew the objector.

Mr J V Hobart declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 3, part of Readers site, Place Road, Cowes, as the applicant is an acquaintance.

Mrs M J Miller declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 3, part of Readers site, Place Road, Cowes, as the objector was known to her.

Mr A A Taylor declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 3, part of Readers site, Place Road, Cowes, as the objector was known to him.

Mr D R Whittaker declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Minute 4 (a) item 3, part of the readers site, Place Road, Cowes, as the applicant was personally known to him as they were both involved with fund raising - he was not present during the discussion and voting thereon.

Mr J A M D Whittaker declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 3, part of Readers site, Place Road, Cowes, as the objector was known to him

Mr B Mosdell declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 4, site of Teknacron Circuits Ltd, Landguard Manor Road, Shanklin, as the applicant’s agent was known to him.

Mr I J Bulwer declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 6, part of Trucast Ltd site, Marlborough Road, Ryde, as he had been Managing Director of the firm until 1997.

Mr J R Adams declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 10, Gladices Barn, Gladices Lane, Chale Green, as the objector was known to him.

Mrs W C Arnold declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 10, Gladices Barn, Gladices Lane, Chale Green, as the person speaking on behalf of the Parish Council and the applicants neighbour were known to her. She was also the Council’s representative on the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Advisory Committee.

Mr W R Burt declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Minute 4 (a) item 10, Gladices Barn, Gladices Lane, Chale Green, as he had previously given evidence against the applicant – he was not present during the discussion and voting thereon.

Lady Pigot declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 10, Gladices Barn, Gladices Lane, Chale Green, as one of the objectors was known to her.

Mr D R Whittaker declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 10, Gladices Barn, Gladices Lane, Chale Green, as the objector was known to him.

Mr M J Cunningham declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 11, land rear of 32 St Johns Road, Newport, as the applicants neighbour was a member of the same golf club.

Miss H L Humby declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Minute 4 (a) item 13, Alverstone House, 32 Luccombe Road, Shanklin, as the applicant was know to her, she had signed a petition regarding the school and her nephew had attended the school - she was not present during the discussion and voting thereon.

Mrs M J Miller declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 13, Alverstone House, 32 Luccombe Road, Shanklin, as the applicant’s agent was known to her.

Mr D J D Pugh declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 13, Alverstone House, 32 Luccombe Road, Shanklin, as the Headteacher and owners were known to members of his family.

Mr A A Taylor declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 13, Alverstone House, 32 Luccombe Road, Shanklin, as the applicant’s agent was known to him.

Mr D R Whittaker declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 13, Alverstone House, 32 Luccombe Road, Shanklin, as the objector was known to him.

Mr J A M D Whittaker declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 13, Alverstone House, 32 Luccombe Road, Shanklin, as the applicant’s agent was known to him.

Mr D J Williams declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 13, Alverstone House, 32 Luccombe Road, Shanklin, as the objector was known to him.

Mr M J Cunningham declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 15, land adjacent The Heights Leisure Centre, Broadway, Sandown, as he had a previous involvement as a member of the Resources Select Committee.

Mrs M J Miller declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 15, land adjacent The Heights Leisure Centre, Broadway, Sandown, as the person speaking on behalf of the Town Council was known to her.

Mr A A Taylor declared a personal interest in Minute 4 (a) item 15, land adjacent The Heights Leisure Centre, Broadway, Sandown, as the person speaking on behalf of the Town Council was known to him.

4. REPORT OF THE HEAD OF PLANNING SERVICES

(a) Planning Applications and Related Matters

Consideration was given to items 1 - 15 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/01236/D
Details:	Two/three storey building to provide 16 flats (revised scheme) 29-34, Riboleau Street, Ryde.
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Committee on Monday, 13 June 2005.
Public Participants:	Mrs Joan Buckingham (Objector)
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 approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register
Conditions:	As per report (Item 1)
Application:	(Mr D R Whittaker declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this item and left the room). TCP/02593/Z
Details:	Demolition of section of building; outline for residential development (revised description); alterations to vehicular access part of Readers site, Place Road, Cowes.
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Committee on Monday, 13 June 2005.
Public Participants:	Mr Paul Fuller (Objector)
Additional Representations:	The Environmental Health Department was satisfied with the acoustic appraisal submitted.
Comment:	The Local Member 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 approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register (subject to conditions which includes a requirement to enter into a Section 106 Agreement and subject to referral procedures to the Government Office of the South East on the grounds that the proposal is a departure from statutory policies and subject to obtaining counsels advice regarding re-investment certainty to ensure job preservation in the future).
Conditions:	Condition 11 be amended to read as follows : No residential unit shall be occupied until the measures recommended in the Applied Acoustic Design appraisal dated 17 May 2005, have been fully implemented and such measure shall be retained and maintained thereafter. Reason: To prevent annoyance and disturbance, in particular sleep disturbance, to the future occupiers of the development from noise emissions from neighbouring industrial use in accordance with Policy P5 (Reducing Impact of Noise) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. Consideration be given to the provision of a pedestrian crossing. As per report (Item 3)
Application:	TCP/16570/J
Details:	Demolition of industrial buildings; construction of single storey retail store with associated storage and staff facilities; alterations to access; parking provision site of Teknacron Circuits Ltd, Landguard Manor Road, Shanklin.
Site Visit:	None.
Public Participants:	Mr Phillip Warner (Applicant)
Additional Representations:	Applicant’s agent asked for Condition 7 to be amended. Two further letters of support were received.
Comment:	The Local Member 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 approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register (subject to a Section 106 Agreement to secure highway improvements including the provision of a pedestrian crossing).
Conditions:	Condition 7 to be amended to enable exceptions to the prohibition of deliveries when there is a Bank Holiday Monday after the weekend. As per report (Item 4)
Application:	TCP/16570/M
Details:	Residential development of 38 houses and 15 flats with garages/parking; alterations to vehicular access (revised scheme) (revised description - readvertised application) (aorm) part of Teknacron Circuits Ltd, Landguard Manor Road, Shanklin.
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: Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register
Conditions:	As per report (Item 5)
Application:	TCP/16796/W
Details:	Demolition of building; residential development of 32 houses, 64 flats and 4 maisonettes with associated garages, parking areas, landscaped open space and access roads off Marlborough Road and off site works to Marlborough Road (aorm) part of Trucast Ltd site, Marlborough Road, Ryde.
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Committee on Monday, 13 June 2005.
Public Participants:	Mrs Phoenix Rhiannon (Objector Mr Julian Jones (Applicant)
Additional Representations:	A letter was received from the applicants confirming their agreement to the additional Section 106 Agreement. As recommended in Condition 2. A copy of a letter received by the MP for the Isle of Wight was received.
Comment:	The Local Member 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 approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register (Revised Plans)
Conditions:	Additional condition re applicant installing a 2 metre high parallel close boarded fencing along the adjacent western boundary. As per report (Item 6)
Application:	TCP/26385
Details:	48 holiday homes with associated parking, garages and landscaping; associated 76 marina berths (revised scheme) (readvertised application) land adjacent, Redshank Way, Newport.
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Committee on Monday, 13 June 2005.
Public Participants:	Mr Jumbo Wood (Objector) Mr Bob Porter (Objector) Mr Edward Wright (Objector) Mr Eric Sey (Agent)
Additional Representations:	Two letters from the Environment Agency were received, firstly objecting to the development but subsequently withdrawing their objection following the submission of a satisfactory flood risk assessment.
Comment:	The Local Member 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 approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register Subject to a S106 Agreement to cover: · limiting occupation of dwelling to holiday use only. · provision of a register of occupants of all dwellings comprising both this phase and the earlier planning permissions for the first 48 dwellings. · provision of a register of all individual berths and the owner/occupier/user of those berths, and whether they are resident or occupiers on site. · maintaining each and every holiday unit with a dedicated marina berth, the berth to be provided and operational prior to the occupation of its holiday unit. the safeguarding of the biodiversity value of the adjoining SINC. Revocation of the outstanding bits of the earlier 1998 permission.
Conditions:	Additional conditions regarding surface water drainage, the implementation of an ecological survey and preparation of a conservation plan which could form part of the Section 106 Agreement. Conditions to be added with reference to no moorings on the wharf until the buildings have been completed. As per report (Item 8)
Application:	(Mr W R Burt declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this item and left the room). TCP/16761/C
Details:	Conversion of redundant barn to unit of holiday accommodation with terrace on south west elevation; alterations to vehicular access (revised plans) Gladices Barn, Gladices Lane, Chale Green, Ventnor.
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Committee on Monday, 13 June 2005.
Public Participants:	Mr Malcolm Groves (Objector) Councillor Mrs S Stark (Town Council) Mr Michael O’Keefe (Applicant)
Additional Representations:	A further communication from Chale Parish Council was received. Two additional letters were received
Comment:	The Local Member 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: Deferred for further information on a whole farm plan, a statement on why the building cannot be adapted to correct farming needs, light pollution in the night sky, Policies T 9 and C 17 of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 10)
Application:	TCP/26419/A
Details:	Pair of semi-detached houses (revised scheme) land rear of 32, St. Johns Road, Newport.
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Committee on Monday, 13 June 2005.
Public Participants:	Mr Terry Phillips (Objector) Mrs S Norman (Objector) Miss Claire Taylor (Applicant)
Additional Representations:	None.
Comment:	The Local Member 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 approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register
Conditions:	As per report (Item 11)
Application:	(Miss H L Humby declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this item and left the room). TCP/11878/E
Details:	Continued use of dwelling as private school; vehicular access and parking Alverstone House, 32, Luccombe Road, Shanklin.
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Committee on Monday, 13 June 2005.
Public Participants:	Mr Ian Thomas (Objector) Mr Glen Hepburn (Agent) Mr Gordon Read (Supporter)
Additional Representations:	The Chairman received a 1,118 signature petition. A statement that had been received from the school during the meeting was read out. 19 additional letters of support were received.
Comment:	The Local Member spoke on this application. The Member from the adjoining ward 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: Deferred for further information on the school’s green travel plan, a level survey and clarification with reference to some of the trees on the site.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 13)
Application:	TCP/21488/G
Details:	Erection of single/2 storey building to form GP's surgery, pharmacy and primary care trust office base, with associated parking (revised scheme) (readvertised application) land adjacent The Heights Leisure Centre, Broadway, Sandown.
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Committee on Monday, 13 June 2005.
Public Participants:	Mrs Valerie Taylor (Town Council) Mr Jonathan Green (Applicant) Dr Peter Randall (Supporter)
Additional Representations:	13 letters of support and a 253 signature petition had been received.
Comment:	The officers report had been written on the basis of drawings received and discussed on 18 May 2005, but on the 6 June 2005 a different drawing was submitted which had not previously been seen by the Planning Department and showed a building of greater visual impact. Members expressed extreme concern with regard to the impact, siting and height of the building and that a decision was needed that day if the funding for the survey was not to be lost.
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 approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register (subject to no further comments being received by 17 June 2005 which would warrant further consideration by the Committee).
Conditions:	As per report (Item 15)

The meeting then adjourned and reconvened at County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight on Wednesday, 29 June 2005 at 5.00 pm when there were present :

Mr A A Taylor (Chairman), Mr I J Bulwer, Mr W R Burt (deputising for Mr D R Whittaker), Mr G W Cameron, Mr C B W Chapman, Mr M J Cunningham, Mrs B E Foster, Miss H L Humby, Mrs M J Miller, Mr B Mosdell, Lady Pigot, Mrs S J Scoccia, Mr I R Stephens (deputising for Mr J R Adams)

Apologies :

Mr J R Adams, Mr D R Whittaker

Also Present (non-voting):

Mr G H Brown, Mrs L J Peacey-Wilcox, Mr R G Mazillius

5. REPORT OF THE HEAD OF PLANNING SERVICES

Application:	TCP/09178/N
Details:	Demolition of building (block 2); construction of 2 single storey buildings to provide 10 light industrial units (use classes B1 and B8), (revised scheme) Northwood Business Park, 290, Newport Road, Cowes.
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Sub Committee on Monday, 13 June 2005.
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	A letter from the applicant was received.
Comment:	The Local Member spoke on this application.
Decision:	The application was approved, subject to conditions, and contrary to officer’s recommendation as members believed there was a demand for small inexpensive lock-up units suitable for small business start ups. The proposed units were unobtrusive and replacements for the existing buildings. Employment was the main consideration. In compliance with the Councils Constitution a named vote was taken as the application was contrary to Officer recommendation : The voting was as follows : For (8) Councillors Burt, Cameron, Chapman, Foster, Humby, Pigot, Stephens, Taylor. Against (4) Councillors Bulwer, Cunningham, Mosdell, Scoccia. Abstentions (1) Councillor Miller
Conditions:	Conditions to include : No outside storage, no outside working, no working with the doors of the unit open, a restriction on time use, no amalgamation of the units, ensure units are only used for storage and starter units. As per report (Item 9)
Application:		TCP/01523/N
Details:		Four/five/six storey development comprising 48 flats; two retail units (Class A1), one retail/bistro unit (Class A1/A3); formation of vehicular access and parking provision (aorm) The Boat Yard, Shepards Wharf, Medina Road, Cowes.
Site Visit:		None.
Public Participants:		None
Additional Representations:		Additional detailed information in respect of the flood escape route was provided and confirmation that the Environment Agency were satisfied that the development could now be classed as defended to the appropriate standard ensuring pedestrians could escape in dry conditions to the emergency vehicle access points.
Comment:		The Local Member spoke on this application. The Member from the adjoining ward spoke on this item.
Decision:		That the application be deferred for further negotiation on design and height. Members believed the development should be higher on the waterfront side and lower on Medina Road.
Conditions:		As per report (Item 2)
Application:		TCP/22370/C
Details:		Demolition of factory buildings; residential development of 58 houses and 3 storey block of 8 flats with parking/garages and associated access roads, (aorm) (revised plans) east of Winston Close/north of Grange Avenue existing industrial site south of, Sherbourne Avenue, Ryde.
Site Visit:		None.
Public Participants:		None.
Additional Representations:		A letter was received from a representative of the Sherbourne Area Association.
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 approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register (Revised Plans)
Conditions:		Condition to be added as follows : Plots 23 – 26 shall not be occupied until emergency access has been constructed and surfaced in accordance with details to be agreed by the Local Planning Authority. Such access shall have a minimum width of 4 metres and shall be constructed through to a gated entrance on the northern boundary. Such emergency access shall be retained and maintained thereafter. Reason : In the interests of providing access for emergency vehicles to the adjoining Mayfield C of E Middle School in compliance with Policy TR7 (highway Considerations) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. As per report (Item 7)
Application:		(During the meeting Councillor Humby declared a personal interest as a member of the Youth and Community Centre) TCP/17609/C
Details:		Alterations and change of use of old fire stations appliance bay to form an educational workshop facility Sandown Youth and Community Centre, Town Hall, Grafton Street, Sandown.
Site Visit:		None.
Public Participants:		None.
Additional Representations:		Comments had been received from the Environmental Health Officer concerning the potential for disturbance to be caused to residents
Comment:		An application for Listed Building Consent had recently been submitted (LBC/17609/D).
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 approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register A covering letter is to be sent with the Decision Notice indicating that no alterations should be carried out to the Listed Building until such time as Listed Building Consent has been granted for the works. A decision on LBC/17609/D be delegated to officer’s.
Conditions:		As per report (Item 12)
Application:		TCP/16952/C
Details:		Alterations to restore semi-detached house split into flats back into a single dwelling with room to accommodate elderly relative, (revised scheme) 30 John Street, Ryde.
Site Visit:		None.
Public Participants:		None.
Additional Representations:		None.
Comment:		None.
Decision:		The application was approved, subject to conditions, and contrary to officer’s recommendation as members believed a home was being provided for the care of an elderly relative and the property had originally been a single dwelling. In compliance with the Councils Constitution a named vote was taken as the application was contrary to Officer recommendation : The voting was as follows : For (10) Councillors Bulwer, Burt, Cameron, Chapman, Cunningham, Humby, Mosdell, Pigot, Scoccia, Stephens, Taylor. Against (1) Councillors Miller Abstentions (1) Councillor Foster
Conditions:		Condition to be added re time limit. As per report (Item 14)

(a) Planning Appeal Statistics

The Committee were given an update of all the appeal decisions that had been received during 2004/05. The Island had a good overall planning base that was being supported by the Planning Inspectorate on Appeal with a higher proportion of Appeals being dismissed than the national average.

Appeals had previously been reported to the Committee on a three weekly basis but were now published weekly in the Isle of Wight County Press. That being the case Members believed there was no longer a need for Appeals to be reported to every meeting, although Local Member notification would remain unchanged.

RESOLVED :

THAT the report be noted.

(b) Schedule of Outstanding Section 106 Obligations

Members were made aware of the schedule of currently outstanding Section 106 obligations for the last four months. It was proposed that in future the schedule be brought to the Committee on a quarterly basis.

It was proposed to impose a requirement on applicants to conclude a Section 106 Agreement within a specified time period, likely to be three months, for all but the most complicated or the application would be reverted back for determination on the basis of unwillingness to enter into one.

RESOLVED :

THAT a time limit of three months to conclude a Section 106 Agreement, from the first draft, be imposed.

CHAIRMAN