MINUTES
OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT,
ISLE OF WIGHT ON TUESDAY, 1 JUNE 2004 COMMENCING AT 5.00 PM
Present :
Mrs M J Miller (Chairman), Mr B E Abraham, Mr C B W Chapman, Mr A C Coburn, 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 Whittaker, Mr D G Williams, Mr D T Yates
Also
present (non voting) :
Mrs T M Butchers, Mr A C Bartlett, Mrs B Lawson, Mr R C Richards, Mrs J
L Wareham
10. MINUTES
RESOLVED :
THAT subject to Minute
9,TCP/28151/D Pt OS Parcel 8700, land at North Fairlee Farm,
Fairlee Road, Newport A letter was received from the Applicants Agent, but
had not been conveyed to Members, however the Development Control Manager had
investigated the matter and was satisfied that the letter contained no new
information pertaining to the application.
A letter of apology had been sent to the Applicants Agent for this
oversight - the
Minutes of the meeting held on 21 May 2004 be confirmed.
11. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Interests were declared in the following matters:
Mrs M Miller declared a personal interest in minute 15 (a)
(i) item 7, TCP/12917/P Wootton Bridge Recreation Ground, Footways, Wootton
Bridge, Ryde, as the speaker for the Parish Council is known to her.
Mrs M Miller declared a personal interest in minute 15 (a)
(i) item 9, TCP/17579/G Site A, land east of Sandown Airport, Newport Road,
Sandown, as the speaker who spoke on behalf of the Agent is known to her.
Mrs M Miller declared a personal interest in minute 15 (a)
(i) item 10, Land adjacent Westridge Centre, Brading Road, Ryde, as the
speaker who spoke on behalf of the Agent is a member of the same Town Council
as her.
Mrs M Miller declared a personal interest in minute 15 (a)
(i) item 11, Former Coal distribution depot adjoining Brading Station,
Station Road, Brading, Sandown, as the speaker for the Parish Council is known
to her.
Mrs T M Butchers declared a personal interest in minute 15
(a) (i) item 7, TCP/12917/P Wootton Bridge Recreation Ground, Footways,
Wootton Bridge, Ryde, as the speaker for the Parish Council is known to her.
Mrs T M Butchers declared a personal interest in minute 15
(a) (i) item 9, TCP/17579/G Site A, land east of Sandown Airport, Newport
Road, Sandown, as the speaker who spoke on behalf of the Agent is known to her.
Mrs T M Butchers declared a personal interest in minute 15
(a) (i) item 11, Former Coal distribution depot adjoining Brading Station,
Station Road, Brading, Sandown, as the speaker for the Parish Council is known
to her.
Mr B E Abraham declared a personal interest in minute 15
(a) (i) item 7, TCP/12917/P Wootton Bridge Recreation Ground, Footways,
Wootton Bridge, Ryde, as the speaker for the Parish Council is known to him as
he also sits on the same Parish Council.
Mr J H Fleming declared a personal interest in minute 15
(a) (i) item 10, Land adjacent Westridge Centre, Brading Road, Ryde, as he
holds the Portfolio for Tourism and Leisure.
Mr A A Taylor declared a personal interest in minute 12,
TCP/13058/D 9 Pier Street, Sandown, as one of the objectors is known to him.
Mr A A Taylor declared a personal interest in minute 15 (a)
(i) item 9, TCP/17579/G Site A, land east of Sandown Airport, Newport Road,
Sandown, as the objector is known to him.
Mr A A Taylor declared a personal interest in minute 15 (a)
(i) item 10, Land adjacent Westridge Centre, Brading Road, Ryde, as the
speaker who spoke on behalf of the Agent is known to him.
Mr A C Coburn declared a personal interest in minute 15 (a)
(i) item 1 & 2, 83, Carisbrooke High Street, Newport, as the Applicant is
known to him
Mrs M Kirkman declared a personal interest in minute 12,
TCP/13058/D 9 Pier Street, Sandown, as one of the objectors is known to her.
Mr J F Howe declared a personal interest in minute 15 (a)
(i) item 10, Land adjacent Westridge Centre, Brading Road, Ryde, as the
speaker who spoke on behalf of the Agent is known to him.
12.
ITEM DEFERRED FROM THE
LAST MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE AND THE SITE INSPECTION MEETING
The Chairman agreed to the following item that was deferred
from Committee meeting held on the 11 May 2004 to be heard.
TCP/13058/D 9 Pier Street, Sandown
Members considered whether the submission of revised plans
for a three/four storey building to form 5 flats with retail unit on the ground
floor (as opposed to a four/five storey building, to form 7 flats and retail
unit on ground floor), would meet the Committees instruction to reduce the
overall reduction in the height of the building.
A letter from the local Member was received and read
out. Members requested that the any
windows on the side elevations be checked to see if they overlook the
neighbouring properties and if necessary, to ask for them to be obscured and
fixed windows.
RESOLVED :
THAT Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out
in the Part II Register
13. URGENT BUSINESS
The Chairman agreed to the following item of urgent business, as a decision was needed before the next meeting
TCP/25625/A Demolition of garage & conservatory; replacement conservatory; 2 storey side extension to form replacement garage with 2 bedrooms over; 2 storey rear extension to provide additional living accommodation, (revised scheme). 36 Coronation Avenue, Cowes
Members gave consideration to whether or not to grant planning permission for the above application. The application is back before the Committee for consideration as originally submitted by the applicants, Members where informed however, that the applicants were prepared to provide screening along the boundary between their property and No. 34 Coronation Avenue, by reinforcing existing trees and shrubs.
RESOLVED :
THAT conditional planning approval be granted,
subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register
14. PAPER A - TCP/19342/B
Unauthorised deposit of inert waste at former Brading Golf Course, Carpenters
Road, Brading
Item deferred for the need for a screening opinion
and the need to seek clarification on a number of issues. Members require response to a number of
pertinent questions that need to be answered in separate sections (with
clarity). Further matters include the
implications, legal advice, role of Environment Agency and English Nature,
Counsels view, what we saw on site and what options are open to Members. A clearer coloured map will be produced to
show the extent of the fill.
RESOLVED :
THAT item be deferred and determined by the
Development Control Committee on a later date.
15.
REPORT OF THE HEAD OF PLANNING SERVICES
(a)
Planning Applications and Related Matters
(i)
Part II and Part III
Consideration was given to items 1 - 14 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 are
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 was submitted at the beginning of the meeting and were drawn to the
attention of Members when considering the application. A note is made to this
effect in the minutes.
Application: |
TCP/04748/C |
Details: |
Chalet bungalow; vehicular access Land adjacent 1, Vinings Road, Sandown |
Public Participants: |
None |
Additional Representations: |
None |
Comment: |
Members were concerned
with the size of the application in regard to the size of the site. |
Decision: |
Deferred for a Site
Inspection by the Development Control Committee |
Conditions: |
(item 3) |
Application: |
TCP/16388/C |
Details: |
Outline for 3 dwellings Land adjoining Sun Crest, The Green, Calbourne, Newport |
Public Participants: |
None |
Additional Representations: |
None |
Comment: |
The local Member spoke
on this item Mr D T Yates of the
Development Control Committee had entered the Chamber mid way through the
application and was therefore unable to take part in the debate and the
subsequent vote, as set out in the Members protocol |
Decision: |
Refusal of planning
permission, for the reasons set out in the Part II Register |
Reasons: |
As per report (item 8) |
Application: |
TCPL/04724/M & LBC/04724/N |
Details: |
Alterations & LBC for alterations; extensions at
ground, 1st & 2nd floor levels & conversion of 4 flats into 5 flats;
detached garage (revised scheme) 83, Carisbrooke High Street, Newport |
Public Participants: |
Mr Nigel Eason (Objector) Mr L Verstraeten
(Applicant) |
Additional Representations: |
Email from County
Archaeologist with details of the programme of works Comments from the
Planning Officer |
Comment: |
Members were in favour
of the application, but had concern regarding the condition of the hedge
along the side boundary of the property |
Decision: |
Conditional planning
approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register (Both
applications) An appropriately worded paragraph in letter to
accompany decision notice in regard to the condition of the side boundary
hedge. |
Conditions: |
As per report (items 1
& 2) |
Application: |
TCP/05544/D |
Details: |
Demolition of dwelling; construction of detached
house with garage at basement level (revised scheme) Rosegarth, The Mall, Totland Bay |
Public Participants: |
Mr Paul Hastings
(Applicant) |
Additional Representations: |
None |
Comment: |
None |
Decision: |
Conditional planning
approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register (Revised
plans) |
Conditions: |
As per report (item 4) |
Application: |
TCP/08546/G |
Details: |
Change of use from hairdressers (Class A1) to food
& drink (Class A3) 40-42, Regent Street, Shanklin |
Public Participants: |
Mrs Claire Kotsapas |
Additional Representations: |
None |
Comment: |
Chairman read out
letter from the local Member that was then to be passed to the Planning
Policy Officer |
Decision: |
Conditional planning
approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register |
Conditions: |
As per report (item 5) |
Application: |
Before the debate
commenced Mr J A Whittaker, Mr D G Williams, Mr J H Fleming and Mr B E
Abraham declared personal interests in this item as they all knew one of the
objectors TCP/10506/F |
Details: |
Demolition of building; 6 storey building to form 2
shop units on ground floor with 9 flats over (revised scheme)(readvertised
application) Le Veness, Esplanade, Ventnor |
Public Participants: |
Mrs Pauline Barnden (Objector) Mr Robin Mew (Objector) Mr Morris Fletcher (Objector) |
Additional Representations: |
None |
Comment: |
Members were concerned
with height and how the proposed building would sit in area |
Decision: |
Deferred for a Site
Inspection by the Development Control Committee |
Conditions: |
(item 6) |
Application: |
TCP/12917/P |
Details: |
Formation of footpath/cycleway link from High Street
to footways and associated landscaping (revised scheme) (readvertised application) Wootton Bridge Recreation Ground, Footways, Wootton Bridge |
Public Participants: |
Mr Edward Grove (Objector) Mr Roger Nicholls (Objector) Mr Steve Porter (Parish Council/Applicant) |
Additional Representations: |
A letter of objection
received |
Comment: |
None |
Decision: |
Conditional planning
approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register |
Conditions: |
As per report (item 7) |
Application: |
Before the debate
commenced on item 9 Mr C H Lillywhite declared a personal interest in this
item as the Objector is known to him. Before the
debate commenced on this item Mr D G Williams declared a personal and
prejudicial interest in this item as the Applicant and Objector is known to
him. He left the Chamber for the
duration of the debate and the subsequent vote. During the debate Mr A
A Taylor declared a personal interest in this item the Agent is known to him TCP/17579/G |
Details: |
Use of land for storage of building contractors
plant & use as builders yard Site A, land east of Sandown Airport, Newport Road, Sandown |
Public Participants: |
Mr Brian Mosdell (Objector) Mr Paul Airey (On
behalf of Agent) |
Additional Representations: |
None |
Comment: |
None |
Decision: |
Refusal of planning
permission, for the reasons set out in the Part II Register |
Reasons: |
As per report (item 9) |
Application: |
TCP/22670/C |
Details: |
Use of land for outdoor go-kart track with building
to provide cafe and associated facilities; storage building & workshop Land adjacent Westridge Leisure Centre, Brading Road, Ryde |
Public Participants: |
Mr Morris Barton (on
behalf of the Agent) |
Additional Representations: |
Two letters received
from the Agent Additional condition
that Planning Offices wish to be added regarding building materials and
lighting scheme |
Comment: |
None |
Decision: |
(Subject to the satisfactory completion of
a legal agreement in respect of a financial contribution of ฃ4,000 towards
double glazing and acoustic ventilation to offices at Westridge Leisure
Centre). Conditional planning
approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register |
Conditions: |
As per report (item 10) |
Application: |
During the debate Mr C B W Chapman declared a personal interested in
this item as the speaker who spoke for the Town Council is known to him TCP/24145/A |
Details: |
Outline for residential development (Revised Plans) Former coal distribution depot adjoining Brading Station, Station
Road, Brading, Sandown |
Public Participants: |
Mrs Mary-Anne Sullivan
(On behalf of Town Council) |
Additional Representations: |
Comments Councils
Legal Services regarding requirement for play area Additional condition
that Planning Officers would like to be added regarding a play area |
Comment: |
Members would like to
see a requirement for a play area included in the conditions |
Decision: |
(Subject to a Section 106 planning obligation ensuring the site is developed in its entirety for affordable housing) Conditional planning
approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register |
Conditions: |
Additional
condition to read: No dwelling shall be occupied until an
area to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority has been laid out in
accordance with such an approved scheme, and that area shall not thereafter
be used for any purpose other than as a play area. Reason: To ensure the provision and retention
of the play area and to comply with Policy L10 (Open Space in Housing
Developments) of the IW Unitary Development Plan. As per report (item 11) |
Application: |
TCP/25072/A |
Details: |
Retention of vehicular access & hardstanding Avalon, Morton Road, Brading, Sandown |
Public Participants: |
None |
Additional Representations: |
None |
Comment: |
Members commented that
they thought that a driveway taking a vehicle of the road for parking would
be preferable |
Decision: |
Contrary to Officer
recommendation, Members approved planning permission |
Conditions: |
Members were minded to
approve the application to reduce on street parking in the area (item 12) |
Application: |
TCP/26055 |
Details: |
Outline for end of terrace house; formation of
vehicular access (revised scheme) (readvertised application) 8 Redwing Close, Newport |
Public Participants: |
None |
Additional Representations: |
None |
Comment: |
None |
Decision: |
Conditional planning
approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register |
Conditions: |
As per report (item 13) |
Application: |
TCP/26192 |
Details: |
Conversion of existing property to form 7 flats; two/three storey extension to form 3 flats; alterations to vehicular access. 1 Clatterford Road, Newport |
|
Application withdrawn by Applicant |
(b)
Schedule of Appeals
The Schedule of Appeals that had been lodged and decisions made was received.
RESOLVED :
THAT the report be noted.
CHAIRMAN