MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - SITE INSPECTIONS HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON FRIDAY, 1 APRIL 2005 COMMENCING AT 1.15 PM

Present:

Mrs M J Miller (Chairman), Mr B E Abraham, Mr J H Fleming, Mr E Fox, Mr J F Howe, Mrs M A Jarman, Mr C H Lillywhite, Mr V J Morey, Mr A A Taylor, Mr J A M D Whittaker, Mr D G Williams, Mr D T Yates

Apologies :

Mr C B W Chapman

Also Present (Non Voting) :

Mr A C Bartlett, Mrs T M Butchers, Mr R G Mazillius

99. MINUTES

RESOLVED:

THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 15 March 2005 be confirmed subject to the following amendments:

That the decision of Minute 97 (a) (i) Item 10 be amended to read “Deferred by the Development Control Committee for negotiations in respect of the design of the building”

That the Resolution of Minute 98, Paragraph 1, be amended to read “….for a period of nine months”

That the Resolution of Minute 98 Paragraph 2, be amended to read “….satisfy the terms of the planning condition by 15 December 2005”

100. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Interests were declared in the following matters:

Mr D J Williams declared a personal interest in Minute 97, Item 1, Needles Pleasure Park, Alum Bay as he knew the Manager

Mr J H Fleming declared a personal interest in Minute 97, Item 1, Pleasure Park, Alum Bay, as the Portfolio Holder for Tourism

101. REPORT OF THE HEAD OF PLANNING SERVICES

Planning Applications and Related Matters

Consideration was given to items in the report of the Head of Planning Services.

RESOLVED:

THAT the four applications be determined as detailed below:

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

Application:	TCP/26549/B P/02513/04
Details:	Retention of storage building linked to 'Junior Driver' attraction Needles Pleasure Park, Alum Bay, Totland Bay
Additional Representations:	None
Comment:	The local Member spoke on this item.
Decision:	The Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation as set out under paragraph titled Justification for Recommendation of the report and resolves Conditional Planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register and that an additional condition be set that a hoarding of a street scene be attached to the building during the summer months.
Conditions:	As per report (item 1)
Application:	TCP/00969/D P/01540/04
Details:	Demolition of 2 dwellings; outline for 1 chalet bungalow, 2 bungalows & a terrace of 3 houses with parking; formation of access drive & alterations to vehicular access (revised plans) (readvertised application) 10 and 12, Wyatts Lane, Cowes
Additional Representations:	Seven further letters of objection received from local residents Letter received from the applicant Additional Planning Officer comments
Comment:	The Local Member spoke on this item
Decision:	Contrary to officer recommendation, Application refused on grounds that this represented the over development of a site not appropriate for this kind of density and was likely to have a detrimental effect on the amenities of neighbouring properties and result in increased traffic hazards for users of Wyatts lane. It was agreed that the Development Control Manager would draft the detailed reasons.
Conditions:	(Item 2)
Application:	TCP/26556/A P/02688/04
Details:	Demolition of garage; construction of end of terrace house; formation of vehicular access Land adjacent 1, Gordon Close, Ryde
Additional Representations:	None
Comment:	The local Member spoke on this item
Decision:	The Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation as set out under paragraph titled Justification for Recommendation of the report and resolves Conditional Planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register
Conditions:	As per report (item 3
Application :	TCP/01612/G P/01662/04
Details:	Demolition of workshop; construction of 1 dwelling (revised plans) Island Joinery Ltd, St. Johns Road, Wroxall, Ventnor
Additional Representations:	None
Comment:	The local Member spoke on this item
Decision:	The Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation as set out under paragraph titled Justification for Recommendation of the report and resolves Conditional Planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register
Conditions:	As per report (Item 4)

CHAIRMAN