MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - SITE INSPECTIONS HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON FRIDAY 13 JULY, 2001 COMMENCING AT 3.45PM
Present :
Mrs M J Miller (Chairman), Mr B E Abraham, Mr J H Flemming, Mr E Fox, Mr J F Howe, Mrs M A Jarman, Mr D J Knowles, Mr C H Lillywhite, Mr A J Mellor, Mr V J Morey (deputising for Mr C B W Chapman), Mr K Pearson (deputising for Mr A C Coburn), Mr A A Taylor, Mr D T Yates
Also Present (non-voting) :
Mr H Rees
Apologies:
Mr C B W Chapman, Mr A C Coburn
RESOLVED :
THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 3 July 2001 be confirmed subject to an amendment to Minute 4 (ii) (b) TCP/5601C - Agricultural worker's dwelling at Farringford Farm, Bedbury Lane, Freshwater to read:-
THAT the variation of the agreement to enable the land to be sold separate from the dwellings but to restrict occupancy of both the dwelling approved in 1988 and the original farmhouse to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, in the locality in agriculture or in forestry, or a widow or widower of such a person, and to any resident dependants be agreed and prevent the properties being sold or sublet separately from each other.
6. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
Planning Applications and Related Matters
Consideration was given to the items detailed below in the report of the Director of Environment Services and the following decisions were made as a result of the Site Inspections.
RESOLVED :
THAT the applications be determined as detailed below :
Categories of applications considered and determined as detailed below :
| Category Number | Decision |
| 1 | Conditional consent subject only to the statutory conditions. |
| 2 | Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in Part II Register. |
| 3 | Refusal of planning permission, for the reasons set out in the Part II Register. |
| 4 | Deferred for a site inspection by the Planning Committee. |
| 5 | Deferred at the request of the applicant/agent. |
| 6 | Deferred at officer's request. |
| 7 | Deferred for further information. |
| 8 | Deferred to the next meeting of the Committee. |
| 9 | Withdrawn by the applicant. |
| 10 | Deferred for further negotiations. |
| 11 | Deferred for a 'cooling off' period following approval contrary to officer's recommendation. |
| 12 | Deferred for a 'cooling off' period following refusal contrary to officer's recommendation. |
| 13 | Deferred for readvertising. |
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.
| Report and Application Number | Description of Application | Decision of Application |
| 1.
TCP/2406 |
Proposed detached house and single storey rear extension to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation; alterations to vehicular access, provision of four off-street spaces (reduced house, additional parking) (readvertised application) 24 Venner Avenue, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8AF | 10 |
| 2.
TCP/21374/E |
Continued use of premises for preparation of flower arrangements and associated storage and distribution The Flower Shed, Perreton Farm, East Lane, Merstone, Newport, Isle of Wight. | 2 |
| 3.
TCP/21374/F |
Change of use of barn for wholesale, internet trading and retail of cycles and spare parts The Old Barn, Perreton Farm, East Lane, Merstone, Newport, Isle of Wight. | 2
Approved contrary to officers recommendation as Members felt there was sufficient justification for an exception to the normal restrictive planning policies in respect of the location of the retail development. They attached greater significance to employment related policies and to the exact nature of use. Letter to be sent explaining the nature of the permission and that the situation would be reviewed in 3 years |
| 4.
TCP/04473/L |
Pair of semi-detached houses land adjoining post office yard, Melville Street, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 8HX. | 2 |
| 5.
TCP/12553/G |
Conversion of roof space to form 1 flat including provision of dormer windows on front and rear elevations Rychris Court, Victoria Avenue, Shanklin, Isle of Wight. | 2
A letter was circulated from the applicant. Letter to be sent to applicant/agent expressing members concern with the situation |
CHAIRMAN