Development Control Minutes

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON TUESDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2001 COMMENCING AT 6.00 PM

Present :

Mrs M J Miller (Chairman), Mr B E Abraham, Mr C B W Chapman, Mr A C Coburn, Mr J H Fleming, Mr E Fox, Mr J F Howe, Mrs M A Jarman, Mr D J Knowles, Mr C H Lillywhite, Mr A J Mellor, Mr A A Taylor, Mr D T Yates

Apologies :

Mr G P Price

Also Present :

Mr R R Barry, Mrs T M Butchers, Mr V J Morey, Mr I R Stephens

34. MINUTES

RESOLVED :

THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 5 October 2001 be confirmed.

35. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Interests were declared in the following matters :

Mr A A Taylor declared a non pecuniary interest in Minute 37 (c) (i) 2 - Blandings, Horringford, Newport.

Mr C H Lillywhite declared an interest in Minute 37 (c) (i) 7 - Golden Hill Fort, Freshwater.

Mr J F Howe declared an interest in Minute 37 (c) (i) 7 - Golden Hill Fort, Freshwater.

36. URGENT BUSINESS - TRAILER & LORRY PARK, ALTERATIONS TO VEHICULAR ACCESS, SCOTCHELLS BROOK, NEWPORT ROAD, SANDOWN

The Chairman agreed to an item of urgent business as a decision was needed before the next meeting. The Director of Corporate Services sought to clarify authorisation to commence enforcement action at Merrie Gardens and Scotchells Brook regarding the unacceptable use for a vehicle and trailer park and associated effect on amenities.

RESOLVED :

THAT the Enforcement Officer continue with the appropriate enforcement action.

37. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES

(a) TCP/22370/A - Outline For Residential Development of 94 Units (Houses, Flats, Bungalows) Accessed Off Sherbourne Avenue, (Revised Plans And Additional Information - Readvertised Application) East of Winston Close/north of Grange Avenue Existing Industrial Site South Of, Sherbourne Avenue, Ryde

The detailed report was considered but it was felt that due to the complex issues involved a site visit would be beneficial. The applicant's agent had confirmed that consultation had taken place with Southern Water. A letter from the local member had expressed concern that the item had been put in front of the committee inside the public consultation period following the readvertisement of the application. Five further letters of objection had been received.

RESOLVED :

THAT a site visit be held.

(b) Schedule of Appeals

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

RESOLVED :

THAT the report be noted.

(c) Planning Applications and Related Matters

(i) Part II and Part III

Consideration was given to items 1 - 29 of the report of the Director of Corporate Services.

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 was 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

PART II

1.
TCP/14807/Y 2 storey building to form guest house; single storey building to form 5 en-suite bedrooms; covered parking area land adjacent Ponda Rosa, Ashey Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight
6

2.
TCP/17657/H Conversion of agricultural buildings into dwelling with office & store room; alterations & continued use of barn as store & packing shed Blandings, Horringford, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 3AP
4

Members felt that a site visit was necessary to assess size and visual impact of the building on the surrounding area.

A letter from the applicant had been received.

3.
TCP/19186/C Conversion of agricultural buildings to form dwelling & annexes; re-cladding of barns to form polytunnels; wind generator, Corve Farm, Corve, Chale Green, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 2LA
2

(subject to Legal Agreement to ensure that the residential accommodation is only occupied in connection with the business use of the site and is not sold off or occupied independently and that the living accommodation shall not be occupied prior to commencement of the business use of the site in accordance with the approved details). (Standard covering letter reference barn conversions).

4.
TCP/21105/Y 49 houses, access roads; provision of pumping station land between Westridge Business Park and Cothey Bottom Copse, adjacent Bullen Village, Bullen Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight.
2

(Revised plans)

Conditions to include the placing of a fence to the rear of the property.

Deletion of footpaths into Cothey Bottom.

5.
TCP/21105/Z Industrial unit with associated facilities & parking area Westridge Business Park, Plot 2, Cothey Way, Ryde, Isle of Wight
2

A letter from the applicant's agent had been received.

6.
TCP/21195/B Partial demolition of building; extension and reconstruction to provide 4 storey block of 7 flats Stratford House, St. Thomas Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight
2

(Revised plans)

A letter from the Ryde Arts & Conservation addressed to English Heritage was circulated to Members with an updated copy handed to officers during the meeting.

Letters had been received from English Heritage and the Georgian Group.

An additional letter had been received by the applicant's agent.

7.
TCPL/22146/H Conversion of premises to form 35 flats including retention of Palmerston Public House and cafeteria Golden Hill Fort, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight, PO40 9TF
2

(subject to Section 106 Agreement requiring contribution for provision of affordable housing off site, amounting to a sum of �206,150 payable prior to occupation of any of the flats within the Golden Hill Fort development).

That the applicant/agent is advised of the need to contact English Heritage and obtain Scheduled Monument Consent for any work within the scheduled area and that members would encourage discussions between the developers and the Council's Countryside Manager in respect of support from and contributions by the developers towards the Golden Hill Management Committee and the running of the country park.

The local member had written in support of the application.

8.
LBC/22146/J LBC for conversion of premises to form 35 flats including retention of Palmerston Public House and cafeteria Golden Hill Fort, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight, PO40 9TF
2

That the applicant/agent is advised of the need to contact English Heritage and obtain Scheduled Monument Consent for any work within the scheduled area.

The local member had written in support of the application.

PART III

9.
TCP/00843/G Demolition of garage; detached house with detached garage (revised scheme) (readvertised application) 80 Well Street, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 2RY
7

Southern Waters comments were received.

10.
TCP/01161/B Alterations and conversion of barn to form 3 holiday units Aisthorpe Farm, Staplers Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 2NB
2

(subject to standard barn conversion letter).

Highway Engineer's views were received, conditions regarding visibility splay and parking and loading to be added.

11.
TCP/02700/E Change of use from retail (Class A1) to food and drink (Class A3)

9, Pier Street, Sandown Isle of Wight

2

condition to be reviewed re time restraints

12.
TCP/03158/B 3/4 storey block of 4 flats & 2 town houses adjacent 10, Victoria Street, Ventnor, Isle of Wight
2

(standard ground stability letter to accompany decision notice).

13.
TCP/03595/B Change of use from church & church hall (class D1) to music/dance hall (class D2) & external alterations including formation of emergency escape doors & external staircase, (revised plans), (readvertised application) Newport Congregational Church, 16 St. James Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5HB
2

(subject to no adverse comments which may be received up to and including 26 October 2001 which would warrant reconsideration of this application).

14.
TCP/09632/C Outline for a block of flats (LP Ref:64951), land adjacent 9/11 Victoria Avenue, fronting, St. Johns Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight
4

Members felt a site visit was necessary in order to assess parking issues and were concerned at the level of density of the site

15.
TCP/12206/C Outline for pair of semi-detached houses; formation of vehicular access Alpha, St. Johns Road, Wroxall, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 3ED 4

Members felt a site visit was necessary as they were concerned about parking and the possible over development of the site

16.
TCP/13367/D Pair of semi-detached houses with alterations to vehicular access & parking (aorm) (revised scheme) (readvertised application) land north west of Oxford Cottages, Nettlestone Hill, Seaview, PO34 5DP
2

(revised scheme)

(subject to no further comments being received by 26 October 2001 that would warrant reconsideration of the proposal)

17.
TCP/16040/E Retention of stream culvert land between 16 and 20, Church Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight
3

That enforcement action is commenced to secure the removal of the unauthorised culverting and the restoration of the contours of the drainage course with a period of three months for compliance.

Letter received from applicant.

18.
TCP/17728/B Outline for a house land between 130-134, High Street, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle of Wight
2

(subject to a planning obligation seeking to ensure that TCP/17728B does not become valid unless and until TCP/17728C has been implemented).

Section 106 agreement to be drawn up.

19.
TCP/17728/C Change of use from doctors' surgery to dwelling Doctors Surgery, 134 High Street, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 4LZ
2

(subject to a planning obligation seeking to ensure that TCP/17728B does not become valid unless and until TCP/17728C has been implemented).

20.
TCP/20677/K Change of use from aircraft storage to storage and distribution Embassy Air Services, Sandown Airport off, Newport Road, Sandown, Isle of Wight
2

Letter from applicant received.

21.
TCP/20893/D Three storey detached house; formation of vehicular access (revised design), (readvertised application) land adjacent 5, Barge Lane, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle of Wight
4

Members felt that a site visit was necessary to assess the size and height of the development in relation to surrounding buildings

22.
TCP/21495/D Demolition of garages; construction of detached double garage (revised plans) land rear of 1A and adjacent 1, Atherley Cross Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight
2

(Revised plans)

23.
TCP/21686/C Outline for 4 bungalows (phase 1) Winford Waste, Cupressus Avenue, Winford, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 0LA
2

Letter of objection received.

24.
TCP/23674/A Use of approved ancillary accommodation as holiday let River Cottage, Station Road, Yarmouth, PO41 0QX
3

Approved contrary to officer recommendation as members felt that the creation of a second self-contained living unit, although for holiday purposes, with in the curtilage of River Cottage, would lead to an unacceptable relationship between the units and was considered to be contrary to Policy H7 of the Unitary Development Plan. Members also believed that the physical separation and internal layout of the self-contained unit would make it difficult for the local planning authority to resist future proposals to separate the site into two self contained curtilages, contary to Policy H7 of the Unitary Development Plan.

25.
TCP/23996 2 detached dwellings & block of 3 single garages (revised scheme) (readvertised application) land fronting and adjoining 37, Station Road, St. Helens, Ryde, Isle of Wight
2

(Revised plans)

A further letter and comments from the Parish Council were read out

26.
TCP/24136/A Bungalow land between 18-20, Greenham Drive, Seaview, Isle of Wight
4

Members felt that a site visit was necessary to assess the visual impact of the development on the surrounding area

27.
TCP/24145 Outline for residential development former coal distribution depot adjoining Brading Station, Station Road, Brading, Sandown, Isle of Wight
3

Letter from agent was received

Comments from Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue were received.

28.
TCP/24240 Formation of vehicular access & hardstanding 50 Queens Road, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 3BQ
3

29.
TCP/24303 Continued use of premises as a flat on ground floor and house in multiple occupation on 1st and 2nd floors; retention of storage shed 50 Carter Avenue, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7LF
3

Refused contrary to officer recommendation and enforcement action was authorised for the following reasons

1. The outbuilding, by reason of its position, size, design and external appearance, is an intrusive development out of scale and character with the prevailing pattern of development in the locality and has a serious and adverse effect on the amenities enjoyed by the occupants of neighbouring properties and is therefore contrary to Policy D1 of this Council's Unitary Development Plan.

2. The proposal, by reason of the lack of number and nature of car parking spaces provided, has led to an unsatisfactory development of the site with inadequate car parking arrangements and so would be likely to give rise to additional indiscriminate kerbside car parking at and within the vicinity of the site which in turn would be detrimental to the safety of both vehicles and pedestrians and would also be contrary to Policy TR7 of this Council's Unitary Development Plan.

3. The proposal would involve the loss of a satisfactory single family dwelling house of a size which the Council considers to be inappropriate for the subdivision into more than one dwelling and so would have an adverse effect on the amenity of the area generally and on the amenities enjoyed by occupants of neighbouring properties in particular by reason of increased activity, noise and general disturbance and would also be contrary to Policy D1 of this Council's Unitary Development Plan.

(ii) Part IV - Items Other Than Current Issues

(a) TCP/19196Z - Unauthorised construction of storage shed at 134 Binstead Lodge Road, Binstead and unauthorised erection of boundary enclosure forward of the original building line on an "open plan" estate

Consideration was given as to whether or not the circumstances justified the service of an enforcement notice that required the removal of the storage shed and boundary enclosure from the land.

RESOLVED :

THAT no further action be taken in respect of the storage shed and realigned boundary enclosure.

(b) TCP/22128A - Surface water balancing pond, including inlet and outlet structures, land north of Mountbatten Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight

Members were updated on negotiations since the consideration of the report in March 2001 and consideration was given as to whether or not a Section 106 Agreement was now necessary in light of the developer's agreement to make a contribution of �20,000 and enter into an agreement with the Highway Authority under s111 of the Local Government Act 1972 for the future maintenance for the balancing pond.

RESOLVED :

THAT the decision be deferred until after a meeting with the Environment Agency and the matter be brought back to the next meeting of the Development Control Committee.

(c) U/306/01 - 27 plots, land at Alverstone Marshes, on south side of cycle track approximately 550 metres, west of Golf Links Road, Sandown

Members considered whether or not the Local Planning Authority should withdraw certain permitted development rights relating to the above land through the imposition of an Article 4(1) Direction. The Countryside Section Support the application.

RESOLVED :

THAT the necessary measures be proceeded with to create an Article 4(1) Direction removing the permitted development rights as set out under Part 2, Part 4 and Part 5 of the Town and Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995.

CHAIRMAN

Report and Application Number	Description of Application	Decision of Application
PART II
1. TCP/14807/Y	2 storey building to form guest house; single storey building to form 5 en-suite bedrooms; covered parking area land adjacent Ponda Rosa, Ashey Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight	6
2. TCP/17657/H	Conversion of agricultural buildings into dwelling with office & store room; alterations & continued use of barn as store & packing shed Blandings, Horringford, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 3AP	4 Members felt that a site visit was necessary to assess size and visual impact of the building on the surrounding area. A letter from the applicant had been received.
3. TCP/19186/C	Conversion of agricultural buildings to form dwelling & annexes; re-cladding of barns to form polytunnels; wind generator, Corve Farm, Corve, Chale Green, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 2LA	2 (subject to Legal Agreement to ensure that the residential accommodation is only occupied in connection with the business use of the site and is not sold off or occupied independently and that the living accommodation shall not be occupied prior to commencement of the business use of the site in accordance with the approved details). (Standard covering letter reference barn conversions).
4. TCP/21105/Y	49 houses, access roads; provision of pumping station land between Westridge Business Park and Cothey Bottom Copse, adjacent Bullen Village, Bullen Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight.	2 (Revised plans) Conditions to include the placing of a fence to the rear of the property. Deletion of footpaths into Cothey Bottom.
5. TCP/21105/Z	Industrial unit with associated facilities & parking area Westridge Business Park, Plot 2, Cothey Way, Ryde, Isle of Wight	2 A letter from the applicant's agent had been received.
6. TCP/21195/B	Partial demolition of building; extension and reconstruction to provide 4 storey block of 7 flats Stratford House, St. Thomas Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight	2 (Revised plans) A letter from the Ryde Arts & Conservation addressed to English Heritage was circulated to Members with an updated copy handed to officers during the meeting. Letters had been received from English Heritage and the Georgian Group. An additional letter had been received by the applicant's agent.
7. TCPL/22146/H	Conversion of premises to form 35 flats including retention of Palmerston Public House and cafeteria Golden Hill Fort, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight, PO40 9TF	2 (subject to Section 106 Agreement requiring contribution for provision of affordable housing off site, amounting to a sum of �206,150 payable prior to occupation of any of the flats within the Golden Hill Fort development). That the applicant/agent is advised of the need to contact English Heritage and obtain Scheduled Monument Consent for any work within the scheduled area and that members would encourage discussions between the developers and the Council's Countryside Manager in respect of support from and contributions by the developers towards the Golden Hill Management Committee and the running of the country park. The local member had written in support of the application.
8. LBC/22146/J	LBC for conversion of premises to form 35 flats including retention of Palmerston Public House and cafeteria Golden Hill Fort, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight, PO40 9TF	2 That the applicant/agent is advised of the need to contact English Heritage and obtain Scheduled Monument Consent for any work within the scheduled area. The local member had written in support of the application.
PART III
9. TCP/00843/G	Demolition of garage; detached house with detached garage (revised scheme) (readvertised application) 80 Well Street, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 2RY	7 Southern Waters comments were received.
10. TCP/01161/B	Alterations and conversion of barn to form 3 holiday units Aisthorpe Farm, Staplers Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 2NB	2 (subject to standard barn conversion letter). Highway Engineer's views were received, conditions regarding visibility splay and parking and loading to be added.
11. TCP/02700/E	Change of use from retail (Class A1) to food and drink (Class A3) 9, Pier Street, Sandown Isle of Wight	2 condition to be reviewed re time restraints
12. TCP/03158/B	3/4 storey block of 4 flats & 2 town houses adjacent 10, Victoria Street, Ventnor, Isle of Wight	2 (standard ground stability letter to accompany decision notice).
13. TCP/03595/B	Change of use from church & church hall (class D1) to music/dance hall (class D2) & external alterations including formation of emergency escape doors & external staircase, (revised plans), (readvertised application) Newport Congregational Church, 16 St. James Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5HB	2 (subject to no adverse comments which may be received up to and including 26 October 2001 which would warrant reconsideration of this application).
14. TCP/09632/C	Outline for a block of flats (LP Ref:64951), land adjacent 9/11 Victoria Avenue, fronting, St. Johns Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight	4 Members felt a site visit was necessary in order to assess parking issues and were concerned at the level of density of the site
15. TCP/12206/C	Outline for pair of semi-detached houses; formation of vehicular access Alpha, St. Johns Road, Wroxall, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 3ED	4 Members felt a site visit was necessary as they were concerned about parking and the possible over development of the site
16. TCP/13367/D	Pair of semi-detached houses with alterations to vehicular access & parking (aorm) (revised scheme) (readvertised application) land north west of Oxford Cottages, Nettlestone Hill, Seaview, PO34 5DP	2 (revised scheme) (subject to no further comments being received by 26 October 2001 that would warrant reconsideration of the proposal)
17. TCP/16040/E	Retention of stream culvert land between 16 and 20, Church Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight	3 That enforcement action is commenced to secure the removal of the unauthorised culverting and the restoration of the contours of the drainage course with a period of three months for compliance. Letter received from applicant.
18. TCP/17728/B	Outline for a house land between 130-134, High Street, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle of Wight	2 (subject to a planning obligation seeking to ensure that TCP/17728B does not become valid unless and until TCP/17728C has been implemented). Section 106 agreement to be drawn up.
19. TCP/17728/C	Change of use from doctors' surgery to dwelling Doctors Surgery, 134 High Street, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 4LZ	2 (subject to a planning obligation seeking to ensure that TCP/17728B does not become valid unless and until TCP/17728C has been implemented).
20. TCP/20677/K	Change of use from aircraft storage to storage and distribution Embassy Air Services, Sandown Airport off, Newport Road, Sandown, Isle of Wight	2 Letter from applicant received.
21. TCP/20893/D	Three storey detached house; formation of vehicular access (revised design), (readvertised application) land adjacent 5, Barge Lane, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle of Wight	4 Members felt that a site visit was necessary to assess the size and height of the development in relation to surrounding buildings
22. TCP/21495/D	Demolition of garages; construction of detached double garage (revised plans) land rear of 1A and adjacent 1, Atherley Cross Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight	2 (Revised plans)
23. TCP/21686/C	Outline for 4 bungalows (phase 1) Winford Waste, Cupressus Avenue, Winford, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 0LA	2 Letter of objection received.
24. TCP/23674/A	Use of approved ancillary accommodation as holiday let River Cottage, Station Road, Yarmouth, PO41 0QX	3 Approved contrary to officer recommendation as members felt that the creation of a second self-contained living unit, although for holiday purposes, with in the curtilage of River Cottage, would lead to an unacceptable relationship between the units and was considered to be contrary to Policy H7 of the Unitary Development Plan. Members also believed that the physical separation and internal layout of the self-contained unit would make it difficult for the local planning authority to resist future proposals to separate the site into two self contained curtilages, contary to Policy H7 of the Unitary Development Plan.
25. TCP/23996	2 detached dwellings & block of 3 single garages (revised scheme) (readvertised application) land fronting and adjoining 37, Station Road, St. Helens, Ryde, Isle of Wight	2 (Revised plans) A further letter and comments from the Parish Council were read out
26. TCP/24136/A	Bungalow land between 18-20, Greenham Drive, Seaview, Isle of Wight	4 Members felt that a site visit was necessary to assess the visual impact of the development on the surrounding area
27. TCP/24145	Outline for residential development former coal distribution depot adjoining Brading Station, Station Road, Brading, Sandown, Isle of Wight	3 Letter from agent was received Comments from Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue were received.
28. TCP/24240	Formation of vehicular access & hardstanding 50 Queens Road, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 3BQ	3
29. TCP/24303	Continued use of premises as a flat on ground floor and house in multiple occupation on 1st and 2nd floors; retention of storage shed 50 Carter Avenue, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7LF	3 Refused contrary to officer recommendation and enforcement action was authorised for the following reasons 1. The outbuilding, by reason of its position, size, design and external appearance, is an intrusive development out of scale and character with the prevailing pattern of development in the locality and has a serious and adverse effect on the amenities enjoyed by the occupants of neighbouring properties and is therefore contrary to Policy D1 of this Council's Unitary Development Plan. 2. The proposal, by reason of the lack of number and nature of car parking spaces provided, has led to an unsatisfactory development of the site with inadequate car parking arrangements and so would be likely to give rise to additional indiscriminate kerbside car parking at and within the vicinity of the site which in turn would be detrimental to the safety of both vehicles and pedestrians and would also be contrary to Policy TR7 of this Council's Unitary Development Plan. 3. The proposal would involve the loss of a satisfactory single family dwelling house of a size which the Council considers to be inappropriate for the subdivision into more than one dwelling and so would have an adverse effect on the amenity of the area generally and on the amenities enjoyed by occupants of neighbouring properties in particular by reason of increased activity, noise and general disturbance and would also be contrary to Policy D1 of this Council's Unitary Development Plan.