MINUTES OF A MEETING OF
THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT
ON TUESDAY, 1 JULY 2003 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 E Fox, Mrs M A Jarman, Mr C H Lillywhite,
Mr V J Morey, Mrs S A Smart (deputising for Mr J F Howe),
Mr J A Whittaker, Mr D G Williams,
Mr D T Yates
Apologies :
Mr J H Fleming,
Mr J F Howe,
Mr A A Taylor
Also Present (not voting) :
Mrs
T M Butchers Mr M J Cunningham, Mr D J Knowles, Mrs E Oulton, Mr G P Price
26.
MINUTES
RESOLVED :
THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 20 June 2003 be confirmed.
27.
DECLARATIONS OF
INTEREST
Interests were declared in the following
matters:
Mr C Hougham Development Control Manager
declared a personal interest in minute 28 (a) (i) 11 - 25 Hilton Road Cowes –
as the applicant was known to him – and left the room.
Mrs M A Jarman declared a personal
interest in minute 28 (a) (i) 8 – 3 Hornsey Rise The Mall and remained present.
Mrs S A Smart declared a personal interest
in minute 29 Prestwood Farm, Smallbrook Lane Ryde – as she is Chairman of the
Executive and left the room.
Mr D J Knowles declared a personal
interest in minute 29 Prestwood Farm, Smallbrook Lane Ryde and remained
present.
28.
REPORT OF THE
STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
(a)
Planning Applications and Related Matters
(i)
Part II and Part III
Consideration was given
to items 1 - 12 of the report of the Strategic Director of Environment
Services.
RESOLVED :
THAT the applications be determined as detailed below
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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
was drawn to the attention of Members when considering the application. A note
is made to this effect in the minutes.
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Application:
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TCP/01018/F
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Details:
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Hillway
Annexe, Hillway Road, Bembridge, Isle Of Wight, PO35 5PJ Conversion of existing dwelling
into 2 chalet bungalows to include provision of 1st floor accommodation &
replacement roof; vehicular access & parking (revised scheme)
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Public
Participants:
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Mr Martin Hayles (Agent)
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Additional
Representations:
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None
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Comment:
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None
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Decision:
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Conditional planning permission, subject to the
conditions set out in the Part II Register.
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Conditions:
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Condition re drainage to be added
As per report (item 1)
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Application:
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TCP/08996/M
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Details:
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Sun Inn, Sun Hill,
Calbourne, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 4JA Retention of model railway to
include associated kiosk & storage container
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Public
Participants:
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Mr Methold (Objector)
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Additional
Representations:
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Comments received from a Member of Calbourne
Parish Council
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Comment:
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None
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Decision:
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Conditional planning permission, subject to the
conditions set out in the Part II Register.
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Conditions:
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Condition 6 be amended to read as follows:
6.
By deletion of “prior to the development hereby approved is brought
into use or” and addition of “under condition 5.” after “Local Planning
Authority”
Additional conditions as follows:
No part of the application site shall be illuminated
unless a scheme of illumination, showing the height, location, nature of
light fitting, illuminance and means
of shielding to minimise light pollution, has been submitted to and approved
in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason : In the interests of the amenities of the area
and to comply with policy D14 (Light Spillage) of the Isle of Wight Unitary
Development Plan.
As per report (Item 3)
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Application:
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TCP/11277/K
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Details:
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Land adjoining Osborne
Cottage, Main Road, Arreton, Newport, Isle of Wight
Terrace of 3 houses,
access & parking area, (readvertised application)
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Public
Participants:
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Sandra Beckett (Objector)
Paul Read (Objector)
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Additional
Representations:
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Comments
received from Arreton Parish council
Highways
suggest conditions
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Comment:
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None
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Decision:
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Deferred for further information
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Conditions:
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(Item 4)
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Application:
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TCPL/13233/G
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Details:
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Downside House, St. Boniface Road, Ventnor,
Isle Of Wight, PO381PJ
Demolition of conservatory; construction of
2/3 storey extension on rear elevation & single storey extension of front
elevation to enlarge & improve accommodation, (revised plans),
(readvertised application)
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Public
Participants:
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Mrs K Groundsell
Mr D Shoulder
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Additional
Representations:
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Letter from local Member was read out
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Comment:
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None
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Decision:
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Conditional planning permission, subject to the
conditions set out in the Part II Register.
That the applicant is
advised that demolition of the boundary walls would require Listed Building
Consent and attention drawn to the comments of
the Ecology Officer regarding lizards and the requirements of the Wildlife
and Countryside Act 1981. Applicant
should also be advised that the materials to be used in the construction of
the extension should reflect the particular architectural merit of the
building.
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Conditions:
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As per report (Item 5)
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Application:
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LBC/13233/H
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Details:
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Downside House, St. Boniface Road, Ventnor,
Isle Of Wight, PO381PJ
LBC for demolition of
conservatory; construction of 2/3 storey extension on rear elevation &
single storey extension on front elevation to enlarge & improve
accommodation, (revised plans), (re-advertised application)
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Public
Participants:
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None
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Additional
Representations:
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None
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Comment:
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None
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Decision:
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Conditional planning permission, subject to the
conditions set out in the Part II Register.
That the applicant is
advised that demolition of the boundary walls would require Listed Building
Consent and attention drawn to the comments of
the Ecology Officer regarding lizards and the requirements of the Wildlife
and Countryside Act 1981. Applicant
should also be advised that the materials to be used in the construction of
the extension should reflect the particular architectural merit of the
building.
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Conditions:
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As per report (Item 6)
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Application:
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TCP/20325/H
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Details:
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Royal Corinthian Yacht
Club, Castle Hill, Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO317QU
Demolition of 2 storey
extension, boundary walls & outbuildings; construction of single & 2
storey extensions to enlarge & improve facilities, including repairs to
site boundaries
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Public
Participants:
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Mr David Steele (Agent)
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Additional
Representations:
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None
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Comment:
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None
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Decision:
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Conditional planning permission, subject to the
conditions set out in the Part II Register.
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Conditions:
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As per report (Item 7)
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Application:
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(Mrs M A Jarman declared
a personal interest in this item)
TCP/20710/A
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Details:
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3 Hornsey Rise The Mall,
Brading, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 0BS
Conversion of house into
2 flats
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Public
Participants:
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Mr Fay (Objector)
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Additional
Representations:
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None
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Comment:
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None
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Decision:
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Deferred for a Site Inspection by the Development
Control Committee
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Conditions:
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(Item 8)
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Application:
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TCP/24460/B
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Details:
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Land between 1 and 5, St.
Johns Road, Newport, PO30
2 storey building to
provide 4 flats; alterations to vehicular access; parking for 2 vehicles
(revised scheme)
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Public
Participants:
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Mr Edbury (Objector)
Jillian Tulip (Objector)
Mr P Rowling (Applicant)
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Additional
Representations:
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None
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Comment:
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None
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Decision:
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Deferred for a Site Inspection by the Development
Control Committee in order that members can properly assess the on-street
parking situation in the area.
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Conditions:
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(Item 9)
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Application:
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TCP/25293/B
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Details:
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Public
Participants:
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Marion Knowles (Applicant)
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Additional
Representations:
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None
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Comment:
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None
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Decision:
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Deferred for a Site Inspection by the Development
Control Committee in order that members can assess the highway safety
implications of the development.
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Reasons:
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(Item 10)
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Application:
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(Mr C Hougham
Development Control Manager declared a personal interest)
(During the debate Mr C B
W Chapman declared an interest as Chairman of Licensing Panel and left the
room).
(During the debate Mrs M
A Jarman declared an interest as a member of the Licensing Panel and remained
present)
TCP/25525
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Details:
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Public
Participants:
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Mrs Belford (Applicant)
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Additional
Representations:
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None
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Comment:
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Members believed that the limited period should
be extended for an extra year, therefore expiring 30 September 2006.
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Decision:
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Conditional planning permission, subject to the
conditions set out in the Part II Register.
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Conditions:
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Date in Condition 1 to read 30 September 2006
As per report (Item 11)
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29.
TCP/04655/T
– PRESTWOOD FARM SMALLBROOK LANE, RYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT
(During the debate Mr B E
Abraham declared a personal interest as a farmer and took no part in debate or
voting thereon).
Members gave consideration
to the demolition and removal of all farm buildings and slurry store; and the
outline for 119 dwellings, consisting of a nursing home, 28 sheltered housing
units and health centre/community building; formation of new roundabout
providing access of Brading Road; public amenity space; nature conservation
area.
The Committee were advised
that the local action group SEAGAP did not object to the application but did
raise comments and concerns. Ms
Marianne Sullivan spoke objecting to the application and Mr Jim Bailey an
agent, spoke on behalf of the applicant.
The local member addressed the Committee.
Members believed that the
scheme as set out was not acceptable, the drainage issues should be looked at,
the proposed development was too large for the footprint and there did not
appear to be any Crime and Disorder implications, which the Committee found
surprising.
RESOLVED :
THAT the planning
application be refused.
30.
REPORT OF THE STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
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Application:
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TCP/06741/E
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Details:
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1 Baring Drive, Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO318DD
Detached double garage with storage space over; 2 single storey
extensions to form entrance hall & sitting room; extension & new roof
to provide 1st floor to include verandah on rear elevation
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Public
Participants:
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None
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Additional
Representations:
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None
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Comment:
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None
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Decision:
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That the applicant be
advised that proposal is acceptable in principle and that the scale, design
and general appearance of the resultant building are considered appropriate,
subject to submission of further information and Members being satisfied that
ground behaviour in the locality does not pose a threat to the building and that the
development will not cause instability to adjacent sites.
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Conditions:
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As per report (Item 2)
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Application:
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TCP/25580
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Details:
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Vecta
House Nursing Home, 24 Atkinson Drive, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 2LJ
Extension to provide additional bedrooms &
associated facilities (readvertised application)
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Public
Participants:
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None
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Additional
Representations:
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None
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Comment:
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None
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Decision:
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Conditional planning permission, subject to the
conditions set out in the Part II Register.
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Conditions:
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As per report (Item 12)
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(b) Other
Matters Not Relating To Current Planning Applications
(i) E/13890B - Appearance of trailer body
located in front garden area to Kent House, York Avenue, East Cowes
Consideration
was given as to whether the current appearance of the trailer body had an
adverse affect on the amenities of the area to the degree that a notice under
Section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act should be served requiring
remedial works.
RESOLVED
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THAT a notice be served under
Section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 requiring the exposed
section of the trailer to be painted a dark/matt green or brown colour, so that
the structure provided a uniform appearance.
Time period for compliance one month.
(ii) TCP/19153C – Condition of land rear
of Norman Court, Quarry View, Camp Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight
The local Member addressed the
Committee. The Councils solicitor
advised the Committee on s. 215 and s. 102 of the Town & Country Planning
Act 1990.
Members considered whether the
condition of ground on the edge of the car parking area behind the residential
units harmed the amenities of the area to the degree that a notice under
Section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 requiring remedial work
should be served.
RESOLVED :
THAT the information presented in the report be noted, accept that
given the distance between the material and where a member of the public stands
and from where an assessment of the condition of the site must be made, that
the circumstances did not justify the service of a notice under Section 215 of
the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 at present.
(iii) E/20324X – Erection of an abseiling
tower approved under planning permission reference TCP 20324W, but sited
incorrectly. Thorness Bay Holiday Park,
Thorness Lane, Cowes
Consideration was given as to whether circumstances
justified the service of an Enforcement Notice requiring the repositioning of
the structure to the approved location.
RESOLVED
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THAT
a strongly worded letter to be written to the management of the park advising
that any future breach would result in the service of an enforcement notice and
to diarise for May 2004 to inspect the site as soon as the abseiling tower is
re- erected
31.
URGENT BUSINESS
The Chairman agreed to two
items of urgent business, as decisions were required before the next meeting.
(a)
RED FUNNEL (PHOENIX YARD) – INITIAL MEETING OF LOCAL FORUM
The Committee were informed
that the initial meeting of the local forum had taken place; it was generally
felt to have been successful. A second
meeting had been arranged for the 24 July 2003, to be held at East Cowes Town
Hall.
RESOLVED :
THAT the local forum be
continued and any decision on possible enforcement action be deferred on the
basis that there were definite indications of progress and, in those
circumstances, it would not be prudent to pursue any current breaches of
planning controls.
(b)
TCP/25508 – CONTINUED USE OF LAND FOR MOTOCROSS, UPGRADING OF TRACK AND
FACILITIES, LAND OPPOSITE GORE CEMETERY, SOUTH WEST OF ARRETON CROSS, DOWNEND
ROAD, ARRETON, NEWPORT
The Development Control
Manager advised the Committee that the approved decision notice had not yet
been issued. The Local Planning
Authority had been in receipt of a solicitors’ letter and were advised that
Judicial Review may be sought.
Advice was being sought from
Counsel it was anticipated that a full report would be brought back to the next
Development Control Committee.
Several Members had visited
the site and surrounding area during the national event held on Sunday 29 June
2003 and all reported that the noise nuisance was negligible and that no
complaints had been received.
RESOLVED :
THAT no enforcement action
to be taken against the Motocross Club should they hold further scheduled local
events on the site in advance of the issue of the decision notice providing
that the notice is issued within a reasonable time scale.
32.
Schedule of Appeals
The Schedule of Appeals that
had been lodged and decisions made was received.
RESOLVED :
THAT the report be noted.
CHAIRMAN
