Development Control Committee 14 September 2004 Minutes

43. MINUTES

RESOLVED :

THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 3 September 2004 be confirmed.

44. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Interests were declared in the following matters:

Mr A A Taylor declared a personal interest in minute 45 (a) (i), item 7 - OS parcel 8400, land off, Lessland Lane, Sandford, Ventnor, as he knew the speaker who spoke on behalf of the Agent

Mr C B W Chapman declared a personal and prejudicial interest in minute 47, item 2 - 3 Newport Street, Ryde, as he owns property in the vicinity

45. 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 – 7 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/11837/E
Details:	Demolition of building; outline for block of 11 flats, formation of vehicular access Cowes Jalopy Shop 38, Medina Road, Cowes
	THIS ITEM WAS WITHDRAWN
	(item 1)
Application:	TCP/26024/D
Details:	Proposed site for drilling of exploratory bore hole; alterations to vehicular access Part OS parcel 1562 land on west side of, Whitehouse Road, Newport
Public Participants:	Mr Graham Heard (Applicant)
Additional Representations:	Verbal confirmation received from representative of English Heritage Environment Agency recommended conditions should application be approved Additional conditions that Planning Officers wished to add
Comment:	None
Decision:	Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register The decision notice to be accompanied by letter advising that the reduction in the height of the hedgerow across the frontage of the site and the trimming of the hedgerow to the north of the access should be carried out in such a way as to cause minimal damage to the hedgerow. This should include use of equipment will sharp blades.
Conditions:	Additional Conditions as follows: All areas where waste is stored, handled or transferred shall be underlain by impervious hard-standing with dedicated drainage to foul sewer or sealed tank. Reason: To prevent pollution of the water environment and comply with Policies P1 (Pollution and Development) and P2 (Minimise Contamination from Development) of the IOW Unitary Development Plan. No material shall be deposited at the site other than clean, uncontaminated naturally occurring excavated material, brick and concrete rubble only. Reason: To prevent pollution of the water environment and comply with Policies P1 (Pollution and Development) and P2 (Minimise Contamination from Development) of the IOW Unitary Development Plan. The method of site construction and operation for the development shall be carried out in accordance with a scheme to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to any work commencing on site. A further condition to be added requiring pre and post condition road survey and appropriate re-instatement if required. As per report (item 4)
Application:	TCP/26192/B
Details:	Conversion of existing property to form 7 flats; 2/3 storey extension to form 3 flats; parking & alterations to vehicular access (revised scheme) 1 Clatterford Road, Newport
Public Participants:	Miss Diana Cameron (Objector)
Additional Representations:	Letter received from Applicant expressing disappointment at the recommendation and requesting clarification on certain issues Letter received from the Local Member which provided a detailed description of the Roman Villa Comments from the Planning Officer regarding highway issues and access to the Roman Villa and an amendment to Reason 3 that they wished to make
Comment:	The local Member spoke on this item
Decision:	Refusal of planning permission, for the reasons set out in the Part II Register
Reasons:	Reason 3 to read as follows: The application fails to indicate how provision of the right of way to the Roman Villa (Grade I Listed) is to be retained and therefore the proposal is considered to be contrary to the Policy B9 (Protection of Archaeological Heritage) of the IOW Unitary Development Plan. As per report (item 5)
Application:	Before debate began on the following item Mr J A Whittaker declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the application as he believed that one of the applicant’s maybe his landlord. He left the chamber and took no part in the debate or subsequent vote TCP/26302/A
Details:	Demolition of rear single storey extension & conservatory; construction of rear extension & conversion of dwelling to form 2 flats, (revised scheme) 70 Adelaide Grove, East Cowes
Public Participants:	Mr Richard Woodward (Objector)
Additional Representations:	A letter of objection from the local Member was received and read out by the Planning Officer Comments from the Planning Officer in reply to the letter
Comment:	Members were unhappy with several aspects of the application and requested Officers go back to the Applicant for further negotiations
Decision:	Application deferred to allow opportunity for further investigation and research on following matters: 1. Appropriateness of conversion of building to flats and implications for possible sound-proofing measures. 2. Alterations to design of proposed extension perhaps to incorporate pitched roof over. 3. Reduction in size of first floor rear facing window to discourage access onto flat roofed area. Arrangements in respect of means of escape.
Conditions:	(item 6)
Application:	TCP/26352
Details:	Stable block comprising 2 stables, tack room, bedding store & hay barn OS parcel 8400, land off, Lessland Lane, Sandford, Ventnor
Public Participants:	Mr Mike Jordan (On behalf of the Agent)
Additional Representations:	None
Comment:	None
Decision:	Subject to additional highway condition in respect of reduction of part of hedgerow to improve visibility. Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register
Conditions:	As per report (item 7)
Application:	TCP/26427
Details:	Demolition of workshop; retention of hard standing with associated retaining walls; alterations to vehicular access & replacement workshop The Old Radio Station, Castlehaven Lane, Niton Undercliff, Ventnor
Public Participants:	Mr John Whitehouse (On behalf of the Applicant)
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 8)
Application:	TCP/25588/A
Details:	Retention of shed for sale of crab & fish Section of beach opposite Riviera, 3, Esplanade, Ventnor
Public Participants:	None
Additional Representations:	Copies of correspondence between the applicant and another party were received from the local Member Comments from Planning Officers regarding the above correspondence along with an amendment they wished to make to condition 1 and an additional condition they wished to be added
Comment:	The local Member spoke on this item Members were minded to only grant temporary permission for 12 months as opposed to 3 years
Decision:	Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register 3 year temporary consent reduced to 12-month temporary approval, expiring 30 September 2005.
Conditions:	Condition 1 to be amended to read as follows: The building is of a type not considered suitable for permanent retention and to comply with Policies S6 (High Standard of Design) and D1 (Standards of Design) of the IOW Unitary Development Plan. Additional Condition as follows: The building hereby approved shall be used only for the sale of fish and shellfish and for no other purpose whatsoever without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interest of the amenities of the area in general and nearby residential occupiers in particular and to enable the Local Planning Authority to consider the appropriateness of alternative uses of the building in accordance with Policies G4 (General Locational Criteria for Development), D1 (Standards of Design), P1 (Pollution and Development) and R2 (New Retail Development) of the IOW Unitary Development Plan. As per report (item 3)

46. URGENT BUSINESS

The Chairman agreed to the following item of urgent business, as a decision was needed before the next meeting

TCP/06661/P - 6 Detached houses at the Shipyard, Ashlake Copse Road, Fishbourne, Ryde

Members gave consideration as to whether or not they would grant planning permission to the above application.

As the application had followed the same advertising process and the Part II’s, public participation was permitted and the following person spoke:

Tony Pearson (Objector)

A letter received from the Applicant, which set out the reasons they need to build residential properties on the site, to aid the financial viability of the business that is also based at that location.

Members agreed that it is important for this proposal to go ahead, as it will assist in keeping the business at location as well as providing housing in the area. They did however agree that everything should be done to ensure access to the site should only be by way of Ranalagh Drive.

RESOLVED :

THAT Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register and that a Letter to be sent to applicant drawing his attention to the requirements of Conditions numbers 3 and 4 which control access to and from the application site.

47. REPORT OF THE HEAD OF PLANNING SERVICES

Application:

As Mr C B W Chapman had declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the following application, he left the Chamber and did not take part in the debate or subsequent vote

TCP/19522/D

Details:

Demolition of building; construction of a terrace of 4 houses

Vanner Mews Workshop (Furniture Restoration), 3 Newport Street, Ryde

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

Additional conditions that Planning Officers wished to add as a requested by the Land Contamination Officer

Comment:

Members were concerned with this application and the impact it would have on the surrounding area regarding it’s density and lack of parking facilities

Decision:

Contrary to Officers recommendation, Members refused planning permission

Reasons:

Application refused on grounds of over development of site and lack of on-site parking facilities.

(item 2)

(b) Other Matters Not Relating To Current Planning Applications

(i) TCP/21195/E – Refusal of Planning Permission: Retention of Satellite Dish, Stratford House, St Thomas Street, Ryde.

Member gave consideration to whether circumstances justified the service of an Enforcement Notice on the above property, requiring the removal of a Satellite dish that had previously been refused planning permission. They felt that even though the location of the property was in a conservation area the impact of the dish on the building did not warrant serving of the notice.

RESOLVED :

THAT no further action to be taken in respect of issue of Enforcement Notice. Applicant to be invited to re-submit planning application to regularise planning situation and to discuss possibility of re-siting of dish to less obtrusive position on roof slope.

The Schedule of Appeals that had been lodged and decisions made was received.

RESOLVED :

THAT the report be noted.

CHAIRMAN

Mr A C Coburn, Mr C H Lillywhite Mrs M J Miller,

TCP/11837/E

Verbal confirmation received from representative of English Heritage