MINUTES
OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT,
ISLE OF WIGHT ON TUESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2005 COMMENCING AT 5.00 PM
Present :
Mrs M J Miller (Chairman), Mr B E Abraham, 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, Mrs S A Smart (deputising for Mr C B W Chapman), Mr I R Stephens (deputising for Mr A A Taylor), Mr J A Whittaker, Mr D G Williams, Mr D T Yates
Apologies :
Also
present (non-voting) :
Mrs T M Butchers, Mr R R Barry, Mr J Effemey, Mrs B
Lawson, Mr M O Morgan Huws, Mrs L Paecey-Wilcox, Mrs J L Wareham
78. MINUTES
RESOLVED :
THAT subject to minute 77, Urgent Business, is updated to show that the date of the proposed Motocross event has changed from the intended date of 29/30 May 2005, to the weekend of the August Bank Holiday 2005, the Minutes of the meeting held on 28 January 2005 confirmed.
79. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Interests were declared in the following matters:
Mr I R Stephens declared a personal interest in minute 80 (a)
(i), item 1, land adjoining Scotland Farm and properties in
Dubbers and, Yarborough Close, Godshill, Ventnor –
as he knew the Applicant.
Mr D G Williams declared a personal interest in minute 80 (a)
(i), item 1, land adjoining Scotland Farm and properties in
Dubbers and, Yarborough Close, Godshill, Ventnor –
as he knew the Applicant.
Mrs T M Butchers declared a personal interest in minute 80 (a)
(i), item 2, Brookside Cottage, Main Road, Ningwood, Newport – as she knew the
Objector
All Committee Members declared a personal interest in minute 80 (a) (i),
item 4, land
adjacent Westridge Leisure Centre, Brading Road, Ryde – as they knew the speaker speaking on behalf of the Agent.
Mrs T M Butchers declared a personal interest in minute 80 (a)
(i), item 5, Section of foreshore between The Royal Yacht Squadron and opposite
the bandstand, The Parade Cowes – as she knew the speaker speaking on behalf of
the Agent.
Mr J Effemey declared a personal interest in minute 80 (a)
(i), item 5, Section of foreshore between The Royal Yacht Squadron and opposite
the bandstand, The Parade Cowes – as he is the Isle of Wight Council member of
the Cowes Yachting Club, he sits on the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Maritime
Archaeological Trust, he is a member of Solent Protection, he sits on the Cowes
Town Regatta Committee and is a Deputy for SCOPAC.
Mr C H Lillywhite declared a personal interest
in minute 80 (a) (i), item 10, land adjoining Hill House, Queens Road/2School Green
Road/Brookbank/ Brookside Forge, Brookside Road, Freshwater – as he is a member of the Freshwater Parish Councillor and knew the speaker speaking on behalf of the Parish Council, he also knew the
Applicant.
Mrs T M Butchers declared a personal interest
in minute 80 (a) (i), item 10, land adjoining Hill House, Queens Road/2School Green
Road/Brookbank/ Brookside Forge, Brookside Road, Freshwater – as she new the
speaker speaking on behalf of the Parish Council.
Mr J F Howe declared a personal interest in minute 80 (a) (i), item 10, land adjoining Hill House,
Queens Road/2School Green Road/Brookbank/ Brookside Forge, Brookside Road,
Freshwater – as he new the speaker speaking on behalf of the Parish Council.
Mr J H Fleming declared a
personal interest in minute 80 (a) (i), item 16, 5 Avenue Road, Shanklin
– as he had been contacted by both the Applicant and Objectors on this
application.
Mrs
M J Miller declared a personal interest in minute 80 (a) (i), item 17, 2 industrial buildings,
Castle Street, East Cowes – as she is a member of East Cowes Town Council and
she also knew the Objectors.
80.
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 - 18 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/09568/J |
Details: |
Demolition of redundant
farm outbuildings; outline for 'Continuing Care Community' - a development
consisting of a nursing care home, 68 extra care cottages, 26 extra care
apartments, associated specialist indoor facilities, health care consulting
rooms, day care facilities, restaurant, creche, outdoor recreation/leisure
facilities; formation of vehicular access, pedestrian footpath links &
provision of parking Land
adjoining Scotland Farm and properties in Dubbers and, Yarborough Close,
Godshill, Ventnor |
Public Participants: |
Mr
Colin Stone (Objector) Mr
Maurice Flux (Applicant) |
Additional Representations: |
A
letter of comment received from a near by resident Comments
from Highways Engineers Comments
from Planning Officers regarding the justification for recommendation |
Comment: |
|
Decision: |
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: Subject
to referral to the Government Office for the South East Conditional
planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register
and subject to the following legal agreement and conditions: a)
a detailed management plan on care facilities b)
age and occupancy controls c)
provision of affordable housing d)
preparation and implementation of Green Travel plan e)
off-site highway works |
Conditions: |
As
per report (item 1) |
Application: |
TCPL/21027/B
& LBC/21027/C |
Details: |
Conversion of garage
into unit of holiday accommodation, (revised scheme) LBC for conversion of
garage into unit of holiday accommodation (revised scheme) Brookside
Cottage, Main Road, Ningwood, Newport |
Public Participants: |
Mr
Jonathan Lees (Objector) Miss
Rowena Nihell (Applicant) |
Additional Representations: |
None |
Comment: |
None |
Decision: |
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: |
Condition
4 to be amended to read as follows: The development hereby approved shall be used
solely as holiday accommodation ancillary to the use of Brookside Cottage as
a bed and breakfast establishment and shall not be used as a main or
permanent residence. Additional
Highways condition to be added As
per reports (items 2 & 3) |
Application: |
Mr
J A Whittaker declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the following
item, as the applicant
knew the Applicant through his work. He left the Chamber before the item
commenced and took no part in the debate or subsequent vote TCP/22670/D |
Details: |
Provision of 5 lighting
columns 8.0m high for go-kart track (revised scheme) Land
adjacent Westridge Leisure Centre, Brading Road, Ryde |
Public Participants: |
Mrs
Sarah Doran (Objector) Mr
Morris Barton (On behalf of the Applicants Agent) |
Additional Representations: |
None |
Comment: |
Members felt
that a temporary permission would be more appropriate, to allow monitoring of
the effect the lights would have on surrounding area |
Decision: |
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: Subject to 18 months
temporary consent Conditional planning approval, subject to
the conditions set out in the Part II Register (revised scheme) |
Conditions: |
As
per report (item 4) |
Application: |
TCPL/23329/H
& LBC/23329/J |
Details: |
Construction of yacht
haven & town pier LBC for construction of
yacht haven & town pier Section
of foreshore between The Royal Yacht Squadron and opposite the bandstand, The
Parade, Cowes |
Public Participants: |
Mr
Tony Williams (Objector) Hugh
Amhurst (On behalf of Applicants Agent) Stewart
Macintosh (On behalf of Applicants Agent) |
Additional Representations: |
A
letter of objection received from a local resident An
email of objection received from a local resident Comments
received from the National Federation of Sea Anglers Comments
received from the Council’s Planning Archaeologist Comments
received from the Isle of Wight County Archaeologist Comments
from the Planning Officers |
Comment: |
The
local Member and two adjoining ward Members spoke on this item |
Decision: |
Both Applications deferred by the Development
Control Committee for further negotiations with applicant’s agent with reference to town
pier element to secure a scheme providing a greater public access. |
Conditions: |
(items
5 & 6) |
Application: |
TCP/24514/A |
Details: |
Detached house with
detached garage; formation of vehicular access (aorm)(further revised scheme) Land
adjacent Ashdown House, Ashlake Farm Lane, Wootton Bridge |
Public Participants: |
Mr
Rodney Warwick (Supporter) |
Additional Representations: |
A
letter received from the Applicants Agent A
letter of comment received from the adjoining neighbour |
Comment: |
None |
Decision: |
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
(revised scheme) |
Conditions: |
As
per report (item 7) |
Application: |
TCP/25066/B |
Details: |
Retention of building
providing stable, multi-use animal shelter & tack room for storage of
agricultural & forestry tools (revised scheme) Part
OS Parcel 0091 and 0072 south of Hulverstone Farm, Hulverstone Lane,
Hulverstone, Newport |
Public Participants: |
Mr
Barrie Lancaster (Applicant) |
Additional Representations: |
None |
Comment: |
Local
Member spoke on this item |
Decision: |
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: |
Condition
1 contains typo error and should read: ‘The stable shall only be used as a
shelter for animals……’ As
per report (item 9) |
Application: |
TCP/25275/B |
Details: |
Demolition of hotel;
residential development comprising a total of 36 dwellings in a mixed
development of houses and flats with associated parking; formation of
vehicular and pedestrian access (revised scheme) Land
adjoining Hill House, Queens Road/2School Green Road/Brookbank/ Brookside
Forge, Brookside Road Freshwater |
Public Participants: |
Mrs
Gill Kennett (On behalf of the Parish Council |
Additional Representations: |
None |
Comment: |
Members
requested that the Section 106 legal agreement regarding the education
contribution to read ‘local’ education to ensure the money will stay in the
area |
Decision: |
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 Subject to Section 106 Agreement covering the provision of eight
affordable housing units in line with the Council’s policy of H14, the payment of
£32,400 (36 x £900) in
respect of contribution to education facilities, and payment
of £10,440 (36 x £290) towards upgrading of local open space and recreational
facilities. A letter be sent to applicants requesting the submission
of a construction traffic methodology statement ensuring that site works are
carefully managed to cause least disturbance to local residents and to draw
applicants' attention to the need to address the Party Wall Act of 1996. The applicant be
advised to consult with English Nature with a view to obtaining a DEFRA licence
in respect of badger activity. |
Conditions: |
As
per report (item 10) |
Application: |
TCP/26052/B |
Details: |
Demolition of warehouse
and workshop; outline for 7 houses and alterations to vehicular access
(revised scheme) (readvertised application) Land
rear of St Leonard’s - Cornerways, Binstead Road, Ryde |
Public Participants: |
Mr
Roy Churchill (Applicant) Mrs
Valerie Worster (Objector) Mrs
Carole Walker (Objector) |
Additional Representations: |
Comments
from Southern Water Comments
from Planning Officer requesting an additional condition to be added |
Comment: |
Members
were concerned with the proposed number of houses on site and the visibility
regarding vehicle access |
Decision: |
Deferred by the Development Control Committee to allow further opportunity
for negotiation in respect of reduction in density and investigation as to
whether or not access visibility splays can be improved. |
Conditions: |
(item
13) |
Application: |
TCP/26467
& TCP/26467/A |
Details: |
Demolition of
Woodington, The Undercliffe Drive; landslide stabilisation works, ground
stabilisation, realignment of highway, landscaping & associated works
(scheme 1) 4 sections of land & highway (additional information)
(readvertised application) Landslide stabilisation
works, ground stabilisation, realignment of highway, landscaping &
associated works, (scheme 2) 4 sections of land & highway (additional
information) (readvertised application) From
Old Park Hotel through to and including land west of Beauchamp, The
Undercliffe Drive, St. Lawrence, Ventnor |
Public Participants: |
Dr
Paul Hatchwell (Objector) Dr
Alan Clark (Agent) |
Additional Representations: |
Comments
from the Countryside Agency Comments
from the AONB Unit Comments
from the Ecology Officer Comments
from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Comments
from Niton and Whitwell Parish Council Comments
from the Environmental Health Officer Comments
from Island Watch Comments
from the Isle of Wight Friends of the Earth A
petition of objection containing 32 signatures received A
petition of objection containing 52 signatures received 79
letters of objection received from local Island residents 7
letters of support received Comments
from the Environment Agency A
letter received from a Ventnor resident containing a 17 signature petition of
objection A
letter of objection received from person overseas who has a local connection Comments
from Planning Officers |
Comment: |
The
Development Control Manager read a e-mail of objection The
adjoining ward Member spoke on this item |
Decision: |
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
(both applications) |
Conditions: |
As
per report (item 14 & 15) |
Application: |
TCP/26498/B |
Details: |
Retention of single
storey side and rear extension; raised deck area and screening as built
(application to be determined by the Council's Development Control Committee) 5
Avenue Road, Shanklin |
Public Participants: |
Mr
Glen Hepburn |
Additional Representations: |
Comments
from the Applicants Planning Consultant Comments
from the Planning Officer |
Comment: |
Members
requested to visit the site to be able to assess the impact on the
neighbouring property |
Decision: |
Deferred
by the Development Control Committee for a Site Inspection |
Conditions: |
As
per report (item 16) |
Application: |
TCP/26689 |
Details: |
Demolition of buildings;
formation of temporary trailer park 2
industrial buildings, Castle Street, East Cowes |
Public Participants: |
Mr
Bob Spendly (Objector) Ms
Anne Hulatt (Agent) |
Additional Representations: |
A
copy of a letter from a local resident to SEEDA received with comments Comments
from the Environment Agency Comments
from the Environmental Health Officer Comments
from Planning Officers |
Comment: |
The
Chairman read out comments from the local Member Members
requested removal of the roundabout within the route used to access the site |
Decision: |
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,
the decision notice to be accompanied by a covering letter highlighting
concerns raised in respect of difficulties experienced by Southern Water. Subject to
satisfactory outcome of consultations with the Environmental Health Officer
regarding the noise assessment and subject to removal of the roundabout at
junction of Castle Street, Well Road and Dover Road. |
Conditions: |
As
per report (item 17) |
Application: |
Mr
J A Whittaker declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the following
item, as the applicant
knew the Applicant through his work. He left the Chamber before the item
commenced and took no part in the debate or subsequent vote TCP/26732 |
Details: |
Alterations; 1st floor
extension to provide additional living accommodation to include French doors
with railings (Revised Plans) Candleshoe
Cottage, Church Road, Cowes |
Public Participants: |
Miss
Marian Clark (Objector) Mr
Morris Barton (On behalf of Applicant) |
Additional Representations: |
None |
Comment: |
The
local Member spoke on this item Members
requested to visit the site to be able to assess the size, design and impact
on neighbouring properties |
Decision: |
Deferred
by the Development Control Committee for a Site Inspection |
Conditions: |
As
per report (item 18) |
Application: |
TCP/24579/D |
Details: |
Continued use of part
of premises for the preparation of fish and shell fish Blake
& Spencer, Esplanade, Ventnor |
Public Participants: |
None |
Additional Representations: |
Comments
from the local Member A
letter of objection received from a local resident Comments
from the Planning Officer |
Comment: |
The
adjoining ward Member spoke on this item |
Decision: |
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 8) |
Application: |
TCP/25288/A |
Details: |
Amendments to approved
pair of semi-detached houses ref: TCP/25288 (revised scheme) (readvertised
application) Land
adjacent Rookley Manor, Niton Road, Rookley, Ventnor |
Public Participants: |
None |
Additional Representations: |
A
letter of objection received from the Campaign to Protect Rural England (Isle
of Wight) Comments
from the Planning Officer |
Comment: |
None |
Decision: |
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
(revised scheme) |
Conditions: |
As
per report (item 11) |
Application: |
TCP/25836/C |
Details: |
Provision of 14 static
caravan bases Thorness
Bay Holiday Park, Thorness Lane, Cowes |
Public Participants: |
None |
Additional Representations: |
None |
Comment: |
The
local Member spoke on this item Members
were concerned with the impact the proposed number of caravans would have on
the sites infrastructure and character of the area |
Decision: |
Contrary to
officer recommendation, Application refused on grounds that proposal would
result in an over intensification of the use of site for siting of static
caravans detrimental to character of area |
Conditions: |
(item
12) |
DUE TO THE LATENESS OF THE MEETING THE SCHEDULE OF
APPEALS, PAPER C, PAPER D AND PAPER E, WERE NOT DETERMINED BUT DEFERRED TO THE
NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING
(b)
Schedule of Appeals
RESOLVED :
THAT the paper be deferred
to the meeting to be held on 15 March 2005
81.
PAPER C – CONSULTATION PAPER – CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
SYSTEM
RESOLVED :
THAT the paper be
deferred to the meeting to be held on 15 March 2005
82.
PAPER D – DEVELOPMENT TEAM APPROACH
RESOLVED :
THAT the paper be
deferred to the meeting to be held on 15 March 2005
83.
PAPER E – MONITORING OFFICER REPORT
RESOLVED :
THAT the paper be deferred to the meeting to be held on 15
March 2005
CHAIRMAN