MINUTES
OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL SUB COMMITTEE HELD AT COUNTY HALL,
NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON TUESDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2007 COMMENCING AT
4.00 PM
Present :
Cllrs Ivan Bulwer (Chairman), Henry Adams,
William Burt, George Cameron, Mike Cunningham, Muriel Miller,
Apologies :
Cllrs Charles Chapman, Barbara Foster
Also
Present (non-voting):
Cllrs Wendy Arnold, George Brown, Lora
Peacey-Wilcox
52. MINUTES
RESOLVED :
THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 23 January 2007 be confirmed, subject to Minute 51 (b) (ii) being amended to read as follows :
‘THAT minor changes of wording be delegated to officers if conditions need to be further adjusted so long as those changes do not change the emphasis or the requirements of the conditions’.
53. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Interests were declared in the following matters:
Cllr Wendy Arnold - declared a personal interest in
Minute 55 (a) (1) - Puckwell Farm, High Street, Niton - as she was a member of
Niton & Whitwell Parish Council.
54. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
Mr Duncan
Williams asked a previously submitted question in relation to the siting of a
mobile phone mast on the British Telecom building in
Mr Duncan
Williams asked a supplementary question in relation to the siting of a mobile
phone mast on the British Telecom building in
Mrs Yvonne
Williams asked a question in relation to the siting of a mobile phone mast on
the British Telecom building in
55.
REPORT OF THE HEAD OF PLANNING SERVICES
(a)
Planning Applications and Related Matters
Consideration was given to items 1 - 8 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.
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Application: |
TCP/28046 |
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Details: |
Refurbishment/alterations
to farmhouse; demolition of barn/lean-to outbuildings; demolition/rebuild and
relocation of garage to Greystones; conversion of farm buildings to create
residential development comprising terrace of 3 single storey units, one
detached single storey unit with roofspace accommodation and detached garage;
2 adjoining single storey units with roofspace accommodation; construction of
terrace of 3 two storey units and 2 detached two storey units; parking;
landscaping and alterations to vehicular access (revised plans) (readvertised
application) Puckwell Farm, High
Street, Niton, Ventnor |
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Site Visits: |
The site was visited by
Members of the |
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Public Participants: |
Mr J Young (Objector) Mrs Malcolm (Objector) Mrs M Boileau-Goad
(Objector) Mr Bob Blezzard (On
behalf of Niton and Whitwell Parish Council) |
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Additional Representations: |
Further
concerns were received from Niton and Whitwell Parish Council relating to the
revised plan and in particular the route of the footpath. |
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Comment: |
The Local Member, Cllr
Wendy Arnold, spoke on this item. Further clarification was
sought on conditions 4 and 6. |
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Decision: |
The
application was refused contrary to officer recommendation because of the
impact on the character of the area and the impact on the neighbouring
properties in relation to the terrace of three. In
compliance with the Council’s Constitution a named vote was taken as the decision
was contrary to officer recommendation. For (10) Cllrs Henry Adams, Ivan Bulwer, George Cameron, Mike Cunningham,
Muriel Miller, Brian Mosdell, Lady Pigot, Susan Scoccia, Arthur Taylor, David
Against (0) Abstention (1) Cllr William Burt |
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Reasons: |
The layout and design of the proposed units to be
constructed together with the means of enclosure proposed would have a
detrimental and urbanising impact on the character of the area contrary to
Policies G4 (General Locational Criteria), D1 (Standards of Design) and D2
(Standards of Development within the Site) of the Isle of Wight Unitary
Development Plan. The
proposed units 1 - 3 would give rise to an unacceptable level of overlooking
of adjacent properties to the detriment of the amenities of occupiers of
those properties and would therefore be contrary to Policy D1 (Standards of
Design) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. (Item 1) |
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Application: |
TCP/06327/G |
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Details: |
Demolition of hotel;
outline for construction of 18 units of holiday accommodation (revised
scheme) Grange Hall Hotel, |
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Site
Visit: |
The site was visited by
Members of the |
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Public
Participants: |
Mr H Archer (On behalf of
the applicant) |
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Additional
Representations: |
Condition 3 to be amended
and a condition to be added. |
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Comment: |
No demolition to take
place until the replacement build has been approved. Material be salvaged and
reused on site. Further explore the capture
and re-use of storm water. |
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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. |
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Conditions: |
The following condition
shall be amended to read as follows: Condition
3: None of the flats hereby approved
shall be used other than holiday accommodation and shall not be occupied as a
main or permanent residence. Reason: To ensure that the development remains for holiday
purposes and to comply with policies T1 (Tourism) and T3 (Holiday
Accommodation) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. The
following conditions to be added: 10. A comprehensive occupancy register of
the apartments hereby approved shall be maintained to include names and home
addresses of all occupants and the said register shall be made available to
the Local Planning Authority with a minimum of 48 hours notice. Reason: to ensure that the development remains for holiday
purposes and to comply with Policies T1 (Tourism) and T3 (Holiday
Accommodation) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. UN1. No demolition work shall commence until such time as an
application for Approval of Reserved Matters or Full Planning Permission has
been granted by the Local Planning Authority for the redevelopment of the
site. Reason: In the interests of protecting the amenities and
character of the area in accordance with Policies G4 (General Locational
Criteria) and D1 (Standards of Design) of the Isle of Wight Unitary
Development Plan. UN2. No demolition works authorised by this consent shall take place
until a programme of building recording has been undertaken to identify those
materials from the existing building which shall be reclaimed for reuse in
the redevelopment of the site. Reason: In the interests of protecting the amenities and
character of the area in accordance with Policies G4 (General Locational
Criteria) and D1 (Standards of Design) of the Isle of Wight Unitary
Development Plan. UN3 Any work undertaken on site shall be done in complete accordance
with the details and recommendations contained within the tree report and
Arboricultural Method Statement submitted to and approved by the Local
Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that the trees are not adversely
affected by the development and to comply with policy C12 (Development
Affecting Trees and As per report (Item 2) |
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Application: |
TCP/14875/L |
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Details: |
Proposed building for
marine industry, office and sales area to include mezzanine floor, cafe, boat
storage area, detached storage building and alterations to access roadway
(revised plans) (readvertised application) Adjacent to east side of
pumping station, Esplanade, Ventnor |
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Site
Visit: |
None. |
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Public
Participants: |
None. |
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Additional
Representations: |
None. |
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Comment: |
None. |
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Decision: |
The application was deferred for further
information on the access and highway layout. |
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Conditions: |
As per report (Item 3) |
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Application: |
TCP/01848/U |
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Details: |
Demolition of
building; residential development of 2
storey block providing 2 houses, 2 maisonettes and 2 flats to include accommodation
within roofspace |
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Site
Visit: |
None. |
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Public
Participants: |
Mr Norman Titcombe
(Objector) Mr Paul Birch (On behalf
of Cowes Town Council) |
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Additional
Representations: |
None. |
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Comment: |
The Local Member, Cllr
Lora Peacey-Wilcox, spoke on this item. |
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Decision: |
The
application was refused contrary to officer recommendation because of
overlooking and design. In
compliance with the Council’s Constitution a named vote was taken as the
decision was contrary to officer recommendation. For (8) Cllrs Henry Adams, William Burt, George Cameron, Mike Cunningham,
Muriel Miller, Susan Scoccia, Arthur Taylor David Whittaker Against (3) Cllrs Ivan Bulwer, Brian Mosdell, Lady Pigot Abstention (1) Cllr Julian Whittaker |
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Reasons: |
The proposal would represent an overdevelopment of the site at an
excessive density which in turn would create conditions likely to give rise
to overlooking, loss of outlook and would
be of an overbearing nature to the detriment of prospective occupants of the development
as well as being out of character with
the prevailing pattern of development
in the surrounding area and was contrary to Policy S6 (To be of a high standard of
design) and Policy D1 (Standards of
design) and Policy D2 (Standards of development within the site)
of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. The introduction of the
dormer windows in the rear roof slope would, given the relationship to the
rear of the properties beyond, result in a loss of privacy and amenity to the
occupants of those adjoining
properties and would therefore be contrary to Policy D1 (Standards of design)
of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. (Item 4) |
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Application: |
TCP/25011/B |
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Details: |
Variation of condition
no. 3 on TCP/25011/A, which states that the windows/light panels in the
southern elevation shall be permanently fixed (non-opening) and shall be
finished in permanent obscure glazing |
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Site
Visit: |
The site was visited by
Members of the |
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Public
Participants: |
None. |
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Additional
Representations: |
None. |
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Comment: |
W5 to be shorter and
centre pivoted. |
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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. |
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Conditions: |
As per conditions 1 – 3 in the report (Item 5) Condition 4 now to require a shorter roof light
in W5 that does not allow any overlooking and could therefore be clear glazed
and opening. |
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Application: |
TCP/07915/H |
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Details: |
Demolition of side
extension and garage; construction of terrace of 3 houses with parking and
alterations to vehicular access |
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Site
Visit: |
The site was visited by
Members of the |
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Public
Participants: |
Mr Gipp (Objector) Mr Glen Hepburn (Agent) |
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Additional
Representations: |
East Cowes Town Council
had no objection to the development of three residential units. The following additional
comments were received from Southern Water : Southern
Water would prefer that surface water is disposed of by means of soakaways or
discharged into water courses. This
may not always be possible and surface water sewers are sometimes available
to service development. However, in many older areas subject to redevelopment
only a combined (mixed foul and surface water) sewer is available. In this
case we would prefer that surface water is disposed of by some other means.
If none is available we would allow as a last resort “no net increase in
flow” i.e. The total flow from the new development would be no greater
than from the original site. We would require proof of the scale of the
original flow by means of a topographical survey, flow tests, photographs
etc. to establish the level of flow. The foul flow should have a free
discharge but the surface water may require to be attenuated to limit the
flow from the redeveloped site. Percolation
of surface water into the soil would be a good option for southern Water as
it prevents surface water entering the combined sewer. In this case Southern
Water agrees that the percolation system is not acceptable in this location. You
are correct in stating that Southern Water is content for the surface water
to enter the combined sewer in a controlled manner subject to the
appropriately designed attenuation measure. We request that should this application receive
planning approval following condition is attached. Construction of the
development shall not commence until details of the proposed means of foul
and surface water sewage disposal have been submitted to, and approved in
writing, by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with Southern Water. |
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Comment: |
The use of a grey water
system be investigated. |
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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. |
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Conditions: |
The following conditions to be added : Before any development
commences on site a scheme for the capture and storage of rain water together
with details of its proposed use as part of a grey water recycling system
shall be submitted and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.
The approved scheme shall then be installed into the dwellings hereby
approved before they are first occupied and shall be retained hereafter. Reason: To reduce the demand and pressures on the local combined sewer system
and to comply with Policy U11 (Infrastructure and Service Provision) of the
Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. Before any development is
commenced on site a management plan to regulate construction workers parking
requirements and the delivery/collection/unloading of materials associated
with the construction of the development hereby approved shall be submitted
and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The developer shall ensure that all
traffic adheres to the agreed scheme during the life of the development. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to comply with Policy TR7
(Highway Considerations) in the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. As per report (Item 6) |
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Application: |
TCP/02459/H and CAC/02459/G |
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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) and Conservation Area Consent
for demolition of single storey extension and outbuilding in connection with
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 |
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Site
Visit: |
The site was visited by
Members of the |
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Public
Participants: |
None. |
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Additional
Representations: |
None. |
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Comment: |
Pressure pads to be
installed to show when a vehicle is exiting the site. |
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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. |
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Conditions: |
An additional condition to be added : Pressure pads to be
installed to show when a vehicle is exiting the site. As per report (Item 7 and 8) |
(b)
Planning
Enforcement Quarterly Report
The
planning enforcement quarterly report gave an up date of the statistical
information considered at the November meeting of the Sub Committee and
included figures for the forth calendar quarter of 2006.
Members asked if a
replacement post holder had been appointed for enforcement and were advised
that a Compliance Officer for the East Team was due to start work and
interviews had been held for the other post.
The Committee asked
questions relating to the lack of action being taken by the authority with
regard Enforcement Notices being ignored by developers.
Questions were raised
with regard to the correct people from Southern Water attending meetings with
the Council. It was also suggested that
the Environment Agency and OFFWAT be invited to attend any future meetings held
with Southern Water.
RESOLVED
:
THAT the report be noted.
(c)
Schedule of Planning Appeals as at
The
Committee was advised that the summary of planning appeals for the half year
ending
Members
asked if the Barratts appeal was to be withdrawn and were advised that as soon
as their Decision Notice was issued the appeal would be withdrawn.
RESOLVED :
THAT the report be noted.
56.
MEMBERS' QUESTION TIME
Cllr Julian Whittaker asked when the road works were going to be
completed in
CHAIRMAN