Development Control Sub Committee Minutes 17-10-06

31. MINUTES

RESOLVED :

THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 25 September 2006 be confirmed.

32. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Interests were declared in the following matters:

Cllrs Henry Adams, Ivan Bulwer, Barbara Foster, Muriel Miller, Arthur Taylor and David Whittaker - declared a personal interest in Minute 33 (2) - Land between 25 and 27 and rear of 27 Ashey Road, Ryde - as they knew the person speaking on behalf of the applicant.

Cllr Brian Mosdell – declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Minute 33 (2) -Land between 25 and 27 and rear of 27 Ashey Road, Ryde - as he had previous business interests – he was not present during the discussion and voting thereon.

Cllr Ivan Bulwer – declared a personal interest in Minute 33 (6) – Land adjacent Westridge Leisure Centre, Brading Road, Ryde – as he knew the person speaking on behalf of the Parish Council.

Cllr Arthur Taylor – declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Minute 33 (8) - Land adjacent The Orchard, Swains Road, Bembridge - as the objectors were personal friends - he was not present during the discussion and voting thereon.

Cllr Lady Pigot - declared a personal interest in Minute 33 (8) - Land adjacent The Orchard, Swains Road, Bembridge - as she knew the objectors.

Cllrs Henry Adams, Ivan Bulwer, Barbara Foster, Muriel Miller, Arthur Taylor and David Whittaker - declared a personal interest in Minute 33 (9) - Land adjacent Sans Souci, Main Road, Havenstreet - as they knew the applicants agent.

Cllr Muriel Miller - declared a personal interest in Minute 33 (9) - Land adjacent Sans Souci, Main Road, Havenstreet – as she knew the person speaking on behalf of the Parish Council.

Cllrs Henry Adams, Ivan Bulwer, Barbara Foster, Muriel Miller, Arthur Taylor and David Whittaker - declared a personal interest in Minute 33 (13) - Rose Cottage, Yaverland Road, Sandown - as they knew the applicants agent.

33. REPORT OF THE STRATEGIC DIRECTOR FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REGENERATION

Planning Applications and Related Matters

Consideration was given to items 1 - 13 of the report of the Strategic Director for Economic Development and Regeneration.

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/02459/H
Details:	Demolition of single storey extension and outbuilding; conversion of dwelling into 3 separate living units; residential development of 4 terraced houses with parking and alterations to vehicular access, (revised scheme). 70 and 71 High Street, Brading.
Site Visits:	None.
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	None.
Comment:	None.
Decision:	This item was deferred to the meeting due to be held on 21 November 2006.
Conditions:	(Item 7)
(Cllr Brian Mosdell declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this item and left the room).
Application:	TCP/24035/A
Details:	Partial demolition of No. 25; access road off Ashey Road (revised scheme). Land between 25 and 27 and rear of 27 Ashey Road, Ryde.
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Sub Committee on Monday, 16 October 2006.
Public Participants:	Mrs Susan Puttock (Objector) Mr Don Vincent (Objector) Mr Morris Barton (On behalf of the applicant)
Additional Representations:	An objection was received from Ryde Town Management Committee. Two further letters of representation were received from local residents. A further letter had been circulated to all members of the Committee urging refusal. A further letter was received from the applicant. A letter from the applicant’s arboriculturist was received. E mail was received from the agent confirming the intention to agree a mutually suitable relocation for the bus stops which would suit the school and bus users generally.
Comment:	A statement was read out on behalf of the Local member, Cllr Charles Chapman, who was undertaking Civic Duties and was unable to attend the meeting. The adjoining member, Cllr Vanessa Churchman, 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. Add Tree Protection conditions and condition requiring an arboricultural method statement. Add condition requiring relocation and works necessary to make the relocated bus stops disabled compliant before the development commenced on site.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 2)
Application:	TCP/26502/A
Details:	Variation of condition No. 1 on TCP/2170/X to increase the number of race meetings, cup and tournament events from thirty to thirty-five occasions in any calendar year. Smallbrook Stadium, Ashey Road, Ryde.
Site Visit:	None.
Public Participants:	Mrs Karen Mayne (Objector) Mr David Pavitt (Applicant) Mr Martin Newnham (Applicant)
Additional Representations:	None.
Comment:	The Local Member, Cllr Vanessa Churchman, 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. An Enforcement Notice be issued requiring the bunding to be in place before the additional meetings take place. That an accompanying letter be sent with the decision notice making two specific points : · Notwithstanding the decision to grant conditional permission the Council, the Local Planning Authority, are not prepared to support further incremental approval to the intensification of the use of the site for speedway racing and were also not prepared to accept any informal request for variation of those conditions in the absence of a formal planning application. · Work specified in condition no. 4 must be completed within the specified six month period in accordance with an approved scheme to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority and must be maintained in accordance with details of the approved plan for a minimum period of five years. That work should be carried out in combination with a programme of improvements designed to mitigate against the present level of visual intrusion and that would include the removal of unauthorised advertisements around the outside of the site. In the particular circumstances the Council as Local Planning Authority, would have no hesitation in taking appropriate enforcement action if there was a breach of that condition.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 5)
Application:	TCP/22670/E
Details:	Continued use of land for outdoor go-kart track and associated buildings. Land adjacent Westridge Leisure Centre, Brading Road, Ryde
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Sub Committee on Monday, 16 October 2006.
Public Participants:	Mr Nigel Golding (Objector) Mr Morris Barton (On behalf of the applicant) Mr Tuson (On behalf of the Parish Council)
Additional Representations:	None.
Comment:	The Local Member, Cllr Diana Tuson, spoke on this item.
Decision:	THAT the item be deferred to allow correct information relating to noise to be obtained.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 6)
Cllr Arthur Taylor declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this item and left the room).
Application:	TCP/10017/P
Details:	Demolition of garage and store; construction of 3 detached houses with parking/garages; alterations to vehicular access off Swains Road and landscaping, (revised scheme). Land adjacent The Orchard, Swains Road, Bembridge.
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Sub Committee on Monday, 16 October 2006.
Public Participants:	Mr Thomas Watson (Objector) Mr David Rowsell (Objector)
Additional Representations:	Three additional letters had been received from local residents.
Comment:	The adjoining member, Cllr Win McRobert, 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. Condition to be added that screening be maintained.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 8)
Application:	TCP/27238/B
Details:	Demolition of workshop buildings; residential development of 2 detached houses and a pair of semi-detached houses with parking and new access drive off Main Road; closure of existing access; proposed footpath, (revised scheme). Land adjacent Sans Souci, Main Road, Havenstreet.
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Sub Committee on Monday, 8 May 2006.
Public Participants:	Mr Watts (Objector) Kirstie Ferris (On behalf of Havenstreet and Ashey Parish Council) Mr Paul Airey (Agent)
Additional Representations:	A letter that was addressed to Councillor was forwarded for consideration.
Comment:	The Local Member, Cllr Vanessa Churchman, spoke on this item.
Decision:	THAT the item be deferred.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 9)
Application:	TCP/27570/A
Details:	Demolition of house; outline for 2/3 storey block of eight flats with parking and alterations to vehicular access (revised scheme). 6 Culver Road, Shanklin.
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Sub Committee on Monday, 16 October 2006.
Public Participants:	Ms Sumeyah Sallam (Objector) Mr Colin Craven (Applicant)
Additional Representations:	None.
Comment:	Cllr David Pugh spoke on behalf of the local member, Cllr David Williams, who was unable to speak as he had a personal and prejudicial interest in the 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 10)
Application:	TCPL/14974/K
Details:	Conversion of shop, storage area and 2 flats into four flats to include alterations to roof (revised scheme). 147 High Street, Ventnor.
Site Visit:	None.
Public Participants:	Mr Rodney Taylor (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 Permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 11)
Application:	LBC/14974/J
Details:	LBC for conversion of shop, storage area and 2 flats into four flats to include alterations to roof (revised scheme). 147 High Street, Ventnor.
Site Visit:	None.
Public Participants:	Mr Rodney Taylor (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 Permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 12)
Application:	TCP/13119/C
Details:	Demolition of extensions; alterations; single storey and two storey extensions to provide additional living accommodation to include conservatory and balcony on rear elevation at 1st floor level. Rose Cottage, Yaverland Road, Sandown.
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Sub Committee on Monday, 16 October 2006.
Public Participants:	Mr Paul Airey (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: Refusal of planning permission, for the reasons set out in the Part II Register.
Reasons:	As per report (Item 13)
Application:	TCP/27752
Details:	Continued engineering operation works to maintain access channel to Bembridge Harbour. Part of access channel Bembridge Harbour off Embankment Road, Bembridge.
Site Visit:	None.
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	Environment Agency confirmed receipt of the appropriate assessment, concurred with the conclusions and removed their objections. English Nature confirmed receipt of the appropriate assessment, concurred with the overall conclusions of the assessment subject to the imposition of appropriate conditions thereby removing their former objection. A letter was received from the applicants confirming that when the beach was sold to the Isle of Wight Council the right to dredge and win materials was retained by the Harbour Company and therefore the ownership of the dredged material was that of the Harbour Company. Regarding the National Trust land, whilst the National Trust were freeholders, the harbour company had a 999 year lease and that the right to dredge and remove material was retained by the Harbour Company.
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. Condition to be added requiring the conclusion of a Section 106 Agreement.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 1)
Application:	TCPL/10397/Z
Details:	Demolition of buildings at rear; conversion of 1st and 2nd floors of existing post office into 2 flats; 1/2/3 storey extension to provide additional retail area and staff facilities at ground floor and 10 flats at 1st and 2nd floors; alterations to pedestrian access (revised scheme). Post Office Counters Ltd, Newport Post Office, 99 High Street, Newport.
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Sub Committee on Monday, 26 June 2006.
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 Permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 3)
Application:	LBC/27885
Details:	LBC for demolition of buildings at rear; conversion of 1st and 2nd floors of existing post office into 2 flats; 1/2/3 storey extension to provide additional retail area and staff facilities at ground floor and 10 flats at 1st and 2nd floors; alterations to pedestrian access (revised scheme). Post Office Counters Ltd, Newport Post Office, 99 High Street, Newport.
Site Visit:	The site was visited by Members of the Development Control Sub Committee on Monday, 26 June 2006.
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 Permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 4)

34. MEMBERS' QUESTION TIME

Cllr David Whittaker asked a question relating to the quick action taken by Enforcement Officers in relation to 50 Gunville Road, Carisbrooke. He asked that congratulations be passed to them.

Cllr David Whittaker asked that local members be kept informed of what was happening in their area.

Cllr Brian Mosdell asked if there was any need for the declarations of interest form to be sent to members when any declarations could be made at the beginning of the meeting.

CHAIRMAN