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 :   

 

Mr C B W Chapman, Mr A A Taylor

 

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 B E Abraham 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 the Applicant is related to him

 

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.

 

All Committee Members and Officers declared a personal interest in minute 80 (a) (i), item 16, 5 Avenue Road, Shanklin – as they knew the speaker speaking on behalf of the Applicant.

 

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.

 

All Committee Members and Officers declared a personal interest in minute 80 (a) (i), item 18, Candleshoe Cottage, Church Road, Cowes – as they knew the speaker speaking on behalf of the Agent.

 

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