87.
MINUTES
RESOLVED :
THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 25
February 2005
be confirmed.
88.
DECLARATIONS
OF INTEREST
Interests were declared in the
following matters:
Mr I R Stephens declared a personal
interest in Minute 97 (a) (i), item 2, Wyatts Lane, Cowes, as he knew two
objectors.
Mrs T M Butchers declared a
personal interest in Minute 97 (a) (i), item 4, Wheatsheaf Lane, Yarmouth as
she knew the Agent from previous Development Control meetings.
Mrs M J Miller declared a
personal interest in Minute 97 (a) (i), item 4, 1 Wheatsheaf Lane, Yarmouth as
she knew the Agent from previous Development Control meetings.
Mr J F Howe declared a personal
interest in Minute 97 (a) (i), item 4, 1 Wheatsheaf Lane, Yarmouth as he knew
the Agent from previous Development Control meetings.
Mrs B Lawson declared a personal
interest in Minute 97 (a) (i), item 4, 1 Wheatsheaf Lane, Yarmouth as she knew
the Agent from previous Development Control meetings.
Mr A Taylor declared a personal
interest in Minute 97 (a) (i), item 4, 1 Wheatsheaf Lane, Yarmouth as he knew
the Agent from previous Development Control meetings.
Mr A Taylor declared a personal
interest in Minute 97 (a) (i), item 5, 238, Upton Road, Ryde as he knew two of
the objectors
Mr D G Williams declared a
personal interest in Minute 97 (a) (i), item 6, land off Chawton Lane, Cowes,
as he knew the Architect and Applicant
Mr D G Williams declared a
personal and prejudicial interest in Minute 97 (a) (i), item 7, Land adjoining
and rear of Whinscott, Bannock Road, Whitwell, as had worked for the Applicant
as a sub-contractor.
Mr J F Howe declared a personal
and prejudicial interest in Minute 97 (a) (i), item 8, 48 Holiday Chalets,
Totland Bay, as a member of the Parish Council.
Mr J H Fleming declared a
personal interest in Minute 97 (a) (i), item 8, 48 Holiday Chalets, Totland
Bay, as the Councils Portfolio Holder for Tourism and Leisure
Mr J H Fleming declared a
personal interest in Minute 97 (a) (i), item 9, Conversion of Barn, Ventnor as
the Councils Portfolio Holder for Tourism and Leisure
Mrs M J Miller declared a
personal interest in Minute 97 (a) (i), item 10, St Mildreds Rectory, East
Cowes, as a Member of East Cowes Parish Council and she knew the objector
Mrs T M Butchers declared a
personal interest in Minute 97 (a) (i), item 13, Edina, Mill Road, Yarmouth as
she knew two objectors.
Mr J H Fleming declared a
personal interest in Minute 97 (a) (i), item 14, Westridge Centre, Ryde as the Councils
Portfolio Holder for Tourism and Leisure
Mr J Whittaker declared a
personal and prejudicial interest in Minute 97 (a) (i), item 15, Needles
Pleasure Park, Alum Bay, as he had a business interest.
Mrs M Kirkman declared a personal
interest in Minute 97 (a) (i), item 16, Land adjacent 1 Gordon Close, Ryde as
she knew the objector in a professional capacity.
Mrs T M Butchers declared a
personal and prejudicial interest in Minute 96 Page 17 as she new the home
owner.
89.
CONSULTATION
PAPER - CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL SYSTEM
The Committee received the above report, to
draw members attention to proposed changes in the development control system
and the DC Managers response to the relevant consultation paper.
RESOLVED :
a)
To request that
consideration be given to extending Section 43 of the new Act to include the
ability to decline to determine a retrospective application where there is
already a valid and service enforcement notice.
b)
To note the
action taken by Planning Officers who have declined to respond to the
consultation on the basis that the proposed changes to the development control
system are considered to be reasonable and sustainable
90.
DEVELOPMENT
TEAM APPROACH
To outline the proposed implementation of a Development
Team Approach for the determination of significant planning applications. In
discussion it was agreed that this item
should be referred to the Executive.
RESOLVED :
a)
THAT Members
note the introduction of a Development Team Approach.
b)
THAT a letter
be sent to all Members on its introduction and the importance of referring all
such enquiries into the Development Team.
91.
MONITORING
OFFICER REPORT
The Committee received the report of the Monitoring
Officer. The constitution required the Monitoring Officer to report to the
Committee setting out numbers and types of departures from planning policy and
the numbers and types of decisions against officers’ advice.
Members raised concerns regarding the
recording and suggested analysis of Development Control Member voting.
RESOLVED :
a)
THAT the report
be noted.
b)
THAT the
proforma attached as Appendix 1 be completed for a trial period of six months to
form the basis of the next report to the Committee.
92.
BEST
PRACTICE GUIDANCE
The Committee received the
above report, to familiarise members with the publication of a Best Practice
Guide into the use of Section 215 produced by the Office of the Deputy Prime
Minister (ODPM).
RESOLVED :
THAT the Best Practice Guidance produced in connection
with Section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 be noted.
93.
PLANNING
SYSTEM: GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND PLANNING POLICY STATEMENT 1:DELIVERING
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The report drew members attention to the
recent publication of two important documents prepared by the ODPM. The first
document was entitled Planning System : General Principles and the second
document was the new PPS1 entitled delivering Sustainable Development.
RESOLVED :
THAT
the report be noted.
94.
CIRCULAR
01/2005
The report aimed to familiarise Members with
the content of the above mentioned circular, which was issued on the 24 January
2005.
RESOLVED :
THAT
the report be noted.
95.
ANNOUNCEMENT
ON CHANGES TO USE CLASSES ORDER (UCO)
The above report sought to familiarise
Members with changes, recently announced by Government to the Use Classes Order
and the General Permitted Development Order, which would come into force on the
21 April 2005.
RESOLVED :
THAT
the report be noted.
96.
UPDATE -
OUTSTANDING ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS POSITION AS OF 28
FEBRUARY 2005
Members received the above report which
provided an update on outstanding Enforcement Actions as of 28 February 2005.
RESOLVED :
THAT
the report be noted.
97.
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 - 16 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.
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Application:
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TCP/00634/F
P/02379/04
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Details:
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Outline for a dwelling; formation of vehicular
access (revised scheme)
Land adjacent Pearl Cottage, Ferniclose Road,
Seaview
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Public
Participants:
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Mr Stephen Bradley (Objector)
Mr Ian Hodder (Applicant)
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Additional
Representations:
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None
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Comment:
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The local Member spoke on this item.
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Decision:
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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
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Conditions:
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As per report (item 1)
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Application:
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TCP/00969/D
P/01540/04
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Details:
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Demolition of 2 dwellings; outline for 1 chalet
bungalow, 2 bungalows & a terrace of 3 houses with parking; formation of
access drive & alterations to vehicular access (revised plans)
(readvertised application)
10 and 12, Wyatts Lane, Cowes
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Public
Participants:
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Mr Jonathan Ely (Objector)
Mr Richard Blanchard (Objector)
Mr Martin Hayles (Agent)
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Additional
Representations:
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Comments from Highways Engineers
A letter of comment from a local resident
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Comment:
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The Local Member spoke on this item
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Decision:
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Deferred by the Development Control Committee for
a Site Inspection
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Conditions:
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As per report (item 2) subject to an amendment to
Condition 5 on Page 12 of the report which should read “Ł20,000”
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Application:
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TCP/01612/G
P/01662/04
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Details:
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Demolition of workshop;
construction of 1 dwelling (revised plans)
Island Joinery Ltd, St. Johns Road,
Wroxall, Ventnor
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Public
Participants:
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Mrs Barbara Field (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 by the Development Control Committee for
a Site Inspection
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Conditions:
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As per report (item 3)
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Application:
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TCP/01680/K
P/02422/04
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Details:
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Replacement windows to 1st floor flat
1 Wheatsheaf Lane, Yarmouth
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Public
Participants:
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Mr Mike Jordan (Agent)
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Additional
Representations:
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None
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Comment:
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The local Member spoke on this item
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Decision:
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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.
Refusal
of planning permission, for the reasons set out in the Part II Register
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Condition:
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As per report (item 4)
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Application:
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TCP/06502/D
P/02195/04
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Details:
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Demolition of bungalow; outline for residential
development with parking & access off Windmill Close (revised scheme)
238 Upton Road, Ryde
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Public
Participants:
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Mr Vernon Gibbs (Objector)
Mrs Jane Forester (On behalf of the 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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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
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Conditions:
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As per report (item 5)
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Application:
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TCP/14203/D
P/00255/03
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Details:
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Change of use of agricultural land to form a golf
course; outline for clubhouse, shop, staff accommodation, maintenance
facilities, car park and access road
Land off, Chawton Lane, Cowes
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Public
Participants:
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Mr Ian Green (Objector)
Miss Jay Shipley (Objector)
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Additional
Representations:
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Communication had been
received from the applicant seeking a deferral in order to provide additional
information. However, it was agreed
that the application would be reported to the Development Control Committee
in order to seek from Members agreement to the principle of the development,
subject to the outstanding matters being satisfactorily resolved.
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Comment:
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The local Member spoke on this item
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Decision:
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Members
considered this to be an inappropriate location for a golf course and
resolved to refuse the application. A
further report will be reported to the meeting of the Development Control
Committee on 12 April 2005 for detailed consideration of the reasons for
refusal.
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Conditions:
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As per report (item 6)
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Application:
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TCP/15752/X
P/01077/04
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Details:
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48 holiday chalets; building to provide reception/office
facilities with wardens flat over; outdoor swimming pool & tennis courts
Island View Chalets, Fort Warden Road, Totland
Bay
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Public
Participants:
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Mr David Filby (On behalf of Parish Council)
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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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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 a planning obligation requiring the site
operator to keep a register of visitors to the site which would need to be
available for inspection at the request of the Local Planning Authority.
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Conditions:
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As per report (item 8)
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Application:
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TCP/16761/C
P/02170/04
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Details:
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Conversion of redundant barn to unit of holiday
accommodation with decked raised terrace and balustrading on south west elevation;
alterations to vehicular access
Gladices Barn, Gladices Lane, Chale Green,
Ventnor
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Public
Participants:
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Mr Malcolm Groves (Objector)
Mrs Sue Starke (On behalf of Parish Council)
Mr Michael O’Keefe (Applicant)
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Additional
Representations:
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Request from Applicants agent that the item be
deferred
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Comment:
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None
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Decision:
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Item was deferred by Officers
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Conditions:
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As per report (item 9)
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Application:
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TCP/17752/E
P/00844/04
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Details:
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Demolition of former rectory; construction of 3
storey block with third floor circular tower feature providing total of 10
flats; parking/2 integral garages & vehicular access off Cambridge Road,
(revised scheme), (revised design), (readvertised application)
St. Mildreds Rectory, 73 Cambridge Road, East
Cowes
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Public
Participants:
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Mr John Mead (Objector)
Mrs Margaret Webster (On behalf of Town Council)
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Additional
Representations:
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None
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Comment:
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The local Members spoke on this item
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Decision:
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Deferred by the
Development Control Committee to allow an alternative site for development to
be found.
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Conditions:
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As per report (item 10)
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Application:
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TCP/25011/A
P/00019/05
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Details:
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Retention of dwelling as constructed
Edina, Mill Road, Yarmouth
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Public
Participants:
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Mrs Karen Cronin (Objector)
Mr Peter Harris (Objector)
Mr Roger Shrimplin (Agent)
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Additional
Representations:
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A letter of comment received from a Yarmouth
resident
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Comment:
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The local Member spoke on this item
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Decision:
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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.
Refusal of planning
permission, for the reasons set out in the Part II Register
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Conditions:
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As per report (item 13)
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Application:
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TCP/26549/B
P/02513/04
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Details:
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Retention of storage building linked to 'Junior
Driver' attraction
Needles Pleasure Park, Alum Bay, Totland Bay
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Public
Participants:
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Mr Brian Thompson (Objector)
Mr David Filby (On behalf of Parish Council)
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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 by the Development Control Committee for
a Site Inspection
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Conditions:
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As per report (item 15)
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Application:
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TCP/26556/A
P/02688/04
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Details:
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Demolition of garage; construction of end of
terrace house; formation of vehicular access
Land adjacent 1, Gordon Close, Ryde
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Public
Participants:
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Mr Michael Mills (Objector)
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Additional
Representations:
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None
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Comment:
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The local Member spoke on this item
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Decision:
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Deferred by the Development Control Committee for
a Site Inspection
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Conditions:
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As per report (item 16)
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Application:
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TCP/14661/D
P/01832/04
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Details:
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Erection of two pairs of semi-detached houses
& a terrace of three houses with parking and access off Bannock Road
Land adjoining and rear of Whinscott, Bannock
Road, Whitwell, Ventnor
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Public
Participants:
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None
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Additional
Representations:
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A letter had been received from the
owner/occupier of the property
A letter of comment was received from a local resident.
A letter and traffic survey received from a
consultant acting on behalf of the applicant
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Comment:
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None
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Decision:
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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
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Conditions:
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As per report (item 7) subject to Condition 7
being amended to include the following “The additional planting shall be
carried out in accordance with the approved details and in accordance with an
agreed timescale”
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Application :
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TCP/23329/H P/01917/04 and LBC/23329/J P/01921/04
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Details :
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Construction of yacht haven & town pier
Section of foreshore between The Royal Yacht
Squadron and opposite the bandstand, The Parade, Cowes
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Public Participants:
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None
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Additional Representations:
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A archaeological desk based assessment had been
received
Advice had been received from the Council’s
Ecology Officer
Email had been received from applicants agent
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Comment:
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None
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Decision:
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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
Resolution
to approve the application for Listed Building Consent is subject to referral
to the Government Office for the South East.
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Conditions:
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As per report (item 11 & 12)
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Applications:
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TCP/25830/A P/01992/04
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Details:
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New entrance porch with canopy; change of use of
conference room to office accommodation; alterations to upgrade and refurbish
facilities; additional car parking area
Westridge Centre, Brading Road, Ryde
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Public Participants:
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None
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Additional
Representations:
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Highways Engineers had carried out parking
provision calculations
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Comment:
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None
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Decision:
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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 an
additional condition requiring details to be submitted to provide for maximum
parking provision as outlined in report
Resolution
to approve the application is subject to referral to Government Office for
the South East
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Condition:
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As per report (item 14)
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(b)
Schedule of Appeals
The Schedule of
Appeals that had been lodged and decisions made was received.
RESOLVED :
THAT the report be
noted.
98.
URGENT BUSINESS
The Chairman
agreed to the following item of urgent business, as a decision was needed
before the next meeting.
TCP/13798/C-P/01572/04 - Demolition of shops and
flats;3/4 storey building to form retail stare (Class A1) with 9 flats over;
vehicular access and basement parking (revised plans) (re-advertised
application); Island Furnishing, 52-58 High Street, Ventnor
Members considered a request from the applicant’s
agent in connection with a specific condition imposed on the Conservation Area
Consent concerning the proposed development
RESOLVED :
THAT Members accept that the prospective developer
had a sustainable argument and agree to suspend any potential enforcement
action in respect of the breach of condition for a period of six months subject
to the developers:
·
Providing written confirmation of their recognition that they fail to
satisfy the terms of the planning condition by 15 September 2005 they will be
in breach of planning condition which may result in the service of a Breach of
Condition Notice.
·
Prior to any demolition works taking place on site the developer is
required to submit for approval details of the overall height and decoration of
the temporary hoarding that will be used to screen the cleared site.
CHAIRMAN
