MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON TUESDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2003 COMMENCING AT 5.00 PM

 

Present :

 

Mrs M J Miller (Chairman), Mr C B W Chapman, Mr A C Coburn, Mr J H Fleming, Mrs B E Foster (deputising for Mr B E Abraham), Mr E Fox, Mrs M A Jarman, Mr C H Lillywhite, Mr V J Morey, Mr A A Taylor, Mr J A Whittaker, Mr D G Williams, Mr D T Yates

 

Apologies :    Mr B E Abraham,  Mrs T M Butchers, Mr J F Howe

 

 

 


75.             MINUTES

 

RESOLVED :

 

THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 5 December 2003 be confirmed.

 

76.             DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

Interests were declared in the following matters:

 

Mrs M J Miller declared a personal interest in minute 77 (a) (i) 3 & 14 – 18a, St. James Square, Newport, as the applicant is a member of the Development Control Committee.

 

Mrs M J Miller declared a prejudicial interest in minute 77 (a) (i) 9 - Land between 'Spindles' (62) and Harewood Lodge (66), Clatterford Road, Newport, as the applicant known to her.

 

Mrs M J Miller declared a personal interest in minute 77 (a) (i) 10 - Clatterford House, Clatterford Shute, Newport, as the applicant is employed by the Council and is known to her.

 

Mrs M J Miller declared a personal interest in minute 77 (a) (i) 22 - Land rear of 5-15 Pallance Road with access off, Selman Gardens, Cowes, as the objector is known to her.

 

Mrs M J Miller declared a personal interest in minute 77 (a) (i) 25 - Land at and rear of 52 and 54, Wyatts Lane, Cowes, as the objector is known to her.

 

Mrs M J Miller informed the Committee that she had spoken to the applicant of minute 77 (a) (i) 4 - land adjacent 25, Princes Esplanade, Cowes, on a procedure matter.

 

Mr A A Taylor declared a personal interest in minute 77 (a) (i) 6  - OS Parcel 7790, west side of, Watergate Road, Newport, as one of the public speakers is known to him.

 

Mr A A Taylor declared a personal interest in minute 77 (a) (i) 7 - 18 Pier Street, Sandown, as one of the public speakers are known to him.

 

Mr A A Taylor declared a personal interest in minute 77 (a) (i) 12 - Hermitage Court Farm, Whitwell, Ventnor,

 

Mr A A Taylor declared a prejudicial interest in minute 77 (a) (i) 19 & 20 - Bowcombe Meadows Business Park, Bowcombe Road, Newport, as he is related to the one of the objectors.

 

Mr A A Taylor declared a personal interest in minute 77 (a) (i)  22 - Land rear of 5-15 Pallance Road with access off, Selman Gardens, Cowes, as the objector is known to him.

 

Mr A A Taylor declared a personal interest in minute 77 (a) (i) 25 - Land at and rear of 52 and 54, Wyatts Lane, Cowes, as the objector is known to him.

 

Mrs M A Jarman declared a prejudicial interest in minute 77 (a) (i) 7 – 18 Pier Street, Sandown as the applicant is known to her.

 

Mr J H Fleming declared a prejudicial interest in minute 77 (a) (i) 3 & 14 – 18a, St. James Square, Newport, as he is the applicant.

 

Mr D G Williams declared a personal interest in minute 77 (a) (i) 3 & 14 – 18a, St. James Square, Newport, as the applicant is a member of the Development Control Committee.

 

77.             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 - 25 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/01615/M  

Details:

1 Milligan Road, Ryde

Demolition of warehouse and dwelling; construction of 9 dwellings (revised scheme)(readvertised application)

 

Public Participants:

 

Mr Peter Young (Objector)

Mrs Sandra Price (Objector)

 

Mr Andrew Hitt (Agent)

Additional Representations:

 

Two letters from Local Member

 

Planning Officers comments

 

Architectural Liaison Officer comments

 

Comment:

None

 

Decision:

Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register (Revised Plans)

 

Conditions:

Additional condition required relating to investigations in respect of potential ground contamination.  

 

As per report (item 1)

 

Application:

TCP/02505/E  

Details:

Land adjacent 25, Princes Esplanade, Cowes

2 detached 3 storey houses with integral garages; vehicular access (revised plans)

Public Participants:

 

Mr Barry Byham (Objector)

 

Mr Michael Jordan (Objector)

 

Additional Representations:

 

Letter from English Nature

 

Planning Officers comments

 

Comment:

None

 

Decision:

Application deferred for negotiations regarding siting of dwellings. 

 

Reasons:

Members were concerned regarding close proximity of houses to adjacent bungalow and noted that space was available on north eastern side of properties which would permit relocation of the dwellings further from the adjacent bungalow. 

 

(item 4)

 

Application:

TCP/04901/E

Details:

OS Parcel 7790, west side of, Watergate Road, Newport

Block of 4 stables & hay store, (revised siting), (readvertised application)

 

Public Participants:

 

Mr John Heal (Objector)

Mr Michael Jordan (Objector)

 

Additional Representations:

 

A further 2 letters with photographs, from a local resident objecting to the application

 

Comment:

None

 

Decision:

Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register

 

Conditions:

Additional condition in respect of landscaping in area immediately adjacent proposed buildings.

 

As per report (item 6)

 

Application:

 

TCP/21651/C

Details:

Hermitage Court Farm, Whitwell, Ventnor

Removal of agricultural occupancy condition on TCP/19655 & TCP/19655A

Public Participants:

 

Mr Michael Jordan (Agent)

Additional Representations:

 

None

 

Comment:

Members felt that condition was no longer appropriate for this application, and should be removed from the property

 

Decision:

Contrary to Officer’s recommendation, Members approved application.

 

Conditions:

No conditions required

 

(item 12)

 

 

 

 

Application:

(Mrs M J Miller having declared a prejudicial interest in this item left the room and Mr A A Taylor as Vice Chairman took the chair)

 

TCP/13691/G

Details:

Land between 'Spindles' (62) and Harewood Lodge (66), Clatterford Road, Newport

2 detached houses with garages; vehicular access, (further revised plans) (re-advertised application)

 

Public Participants:

 

Mr Andrew Lucas (Applicant)

Additional Representations:

 

Four letters of objection from local residents

A letter of objection form Carisbrooke Forum

An email of objection from a resident who could not attend the meeting

 

Planning Officer’s comments

 

Comment:

None

 

Decision:

Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register

 

Conditions:

As per report (item 9)

 

 

 

 

 

Application:

 

(Mrs M J Miller resumed her position as Chairman for the rest of the meeting)

 

TCP/18927/A

Details:

Pump Lane House, Pump Lane, Bembridge

Demolition of dwelling; replacement detached dwelling divided into one single storey block & one 2 storey block with glazed bridge link; covered parking & detached workshop

 

Public Participants:

 

Mr Thomas Croft (Agent)

Additional Representations:

 

Comments from English Nature

 

Planning Officers comments

 

Comment:

None

 

Decision:

Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register

 

Conditions:

As per report (item 11)

 

Application:

TCP/01680/J

Details:

1 Wheatsheaf Lane, Yarmouth

Public Participants:

 

None

 

Additional Representations:

 

None

 

Comment:

None

 

Decision:

Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register

 

Conditions:

As per the report (item 2)

 

Application:

TCP/22975/F

Details:

Christian Meeting Room, Buckbury Lane, Newport

Retention of lighting

 

Public Participants:

 

Mr Chris Young (Objector)

Additional Representations:

 

None

 

Comment:

Members commented that they were unhappy with the design of the lights and the consequential impact during both daylight and hours of darkness

 

Decision:

Contrary to officer recommendation - Refusal of planning permission.  Enforcement action was authorised with 2 months for compliance

 

Reasons:

Application was refused for reasons relating to the number and visual appearance of lamp standards outside the development envelope and unacceptable amount of light spillage in a semi-rural area.

 

(Item 18).

 

 

 

 

Application:

(Mr A A Taylor, having declared a prejudicial interest in this item, left the room and took no part in the debate)

 

TCP/24814/D

Details:

Bowcombe Meadows Business Park, Bowcombe Road, Newport

Removal of compound & portable buildings; construction of industrial units; car parking

Public Participants:

 

Mr Andrew Weeks (Objector)

 

Mr Michael Brackenbury (Applicant)

Additional Representations:

 

Comments from the Architectural Liaison officer

 

A letter of objection from a local resident

A letter of objection from Carisbrooke West Community Forum

 

Planning Officer’s comments regarding extra conditions

 

Comment:

None

 

Decision:

Deferred by the Development Control Committee for a Site Inspection

 

Conditions:

(item 19)

 

 

 

 

 

Application:

 

 

 

 

TCP/24814/E

Details:

Bowcombe Meadows Business Park, Bowcombe Road, Newport

Siting of 2 portable buildings for use as office accommodation

Public

Participants:

 

None

 

Additional

Representations:

 

None

 

Comment:

Members commented that, as this application is linked with TCP/24814/D, that it should be considered at the same time

 

Decision:

Deferred by the Development Control Committee for a Site Inspection

 

Conditions:

(item 20)

 

Application:

TCP/24833/B

Details:

Linnet Mead, Redhill Lane, Sandford, Ventnor

Demolition of dwelling, store and greenhouses; construction of detached house and garage

Public Participants:

 

Mr Andrew Hitt (Agent)

 

Additional Representations:

 

None

 

Comment:

None

 

Decision:

Refusal of planning permission, for the reasons set out in the Part II Register

 

Reasons:

As per report (item 21)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Application:

(As Mr J H Fleming had declared a prejudicial interest in this item, he left the room and took no part in the debate)

 

(Before the discussion began, Mr A A Taylor declared a personal interest as the applicant is a Member of the Development Control Committee)

 

 

A/02327 & LBC/22117/D

Details:

18a, St. James Square, Newport

Retention of 2 non-illuminated menu boards; 1 wall mounted name sign above door (revised description) 

 

LBC for retention of 2 non-illuminated menu boards; 1 wall mounted name sign above door (revised description)

Public Participants:

 

None

Additional Representations:

 

None

 

Comment:

None

 

Decision:

Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register – (Subject to consultation with Secretary of State)

 

Conditions:

As per report (items 3 & 14)

 

Application:

TCP/03889/K

Details:

The Boathouse Restaurant, Chine Hill, Shanklin

Conversion of restaurant into 2 dwellings to include ground & 1st floor extensions & creation of new roof & 2nd floor to include balcony on end elevation (readvertised application - corrected location)

Public Participants:

 

None

Additional Representations:

 

Letter from the Agent with a geotechnical report

 

Planning Officer’s comments

 

Comment:

Member requested that work be done outside the tourist season.

 

Decision:

Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register - letter to accompany decision notice, advising applicant/agent of the request that construction works were carried out outside the tourist season

 

Conditions:

Condition 5 be amended to include:

 

“other measures to contain falling debris.”

 

(item 5)

 

Application:

TCP/25536

Details:

22 Shore Road, Cowes

Detached house (revised proposal - reduced length, reduced height) (re-advertised application)

Public Participants:

 

None

 

Additional Representations:

 

Two letters of objection from neighbouring property owner

 

Planning Officer’s comments

 

Comment:

The local Member spoke on this item

 

Decision:

Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register (revised plans)

 

Conditions:

That letter be sent to the applicant reminding him of his responsibility in respect of the Party Wall Act 1996 which requires the adjoining owners to be notified of intentions with regard to party walls and party boundaries.  Also applicants ensure site works are carefully managed to cause least disturbance to neighbouring property owners and that the foundation works are supervised by an appropriate qualified engineer preferably the engineer who prepared the report. 

 

Letter to also include the suggestion that augered piles should be used and all works carried out in such a way as to minimise potential for structural damage to neighbouring property and that applicant/developer should liaise with Building Control

 

(item 24)

 

Application:

TCP/13058/C

Details:

18 Pier Street, Sandown

Demolition of building; erection of 7 storey block of 11 flats; vehicular access

Public Participants:

 

None

Additional Representations:

 

Comments from Highways Engineer

 

A Letter of support from the Applicant

A Letter from the Applicant in regard to previous planning permission on this site

 

A letter of objection from neighbouring property owner

 

Comment:

Members were concerned in respect of scale, mass and design of building.  In addition, Members expressed preference for development to be wholly or incorporate element of commercial/tourism development and requested that Officers carry out discussions with applicant and owner of neighbouring site with a view to securing a more comprehensive scheme.

 

 

Decision:

Application deferred for negotiations

 

Conditions:

(item 7)

 

Application:

TCP/25373/A  

Details:

Land rear of 5-15 Pallance Road with access off, Selman Gardens, Cowes

Outline for residential development of 12 dwellings & access road, (revised scheme)

Public Participants:

 

Mr Paul Fuller (Objector)

 

Additional Representations:

 

Emailed objections from Northwood Residents Association

 

A letter of objection from the local Member was read out

 

Planning Officer’s comments

 

Comment:

 

None

 

Decision:

Deferred by the Development Control Committee for a Site Inspection

 

Conditions:

(item 22)

 

Application:

TCP/25671/A

Details:

Land at and rear of 52 and 54, Wyatts Lane

Demolition of garage; outline for 7 dwellings, formation of vehicular access and access drive (revised access arrangement) (readvertised application)

 

Public Participants:

 

Paul Fuller (Objector)

Mark Blanchard (Objector)

 

Martin Hayles (Agent)

 

Additional Representations:

 

A letter of objection from the Northwood Residents Association

A letter of objection from the local Member

 

Planning Officer’s comments

 

Comment:

None

 

Decision:

Deferred by the Development Control Committee for a Site Inspection

 

Conditions:

(item 25)

 

 

 

 

Application:

(During the debate Mr A C Coburn declared a personal interest in this item as his son has attended the club and remained present)

 

TCP/13407/T

Details:

Land adjacent and rear of Broomhill Cottage, Sheepwash Lane, Godshill, Ventnor

Variation of conditions 3 and 4 on TCP/13407R which restrict the hours and days of operation

 

Public Participants:

 

None

Additional Representations:

 

Two letters from the Sheepwash Lane Residents Association in regard of breech of conditions

 

A letter from the Agent along with copies of letters from Newport District Rifle Club

 

Comment:

None

 

Decision:

Refusal of planning permission, for the reasons set out in the Part II Register

 

Reasons:

As per report (item 8)

 

Application:

TCP/18533/L

Details:

Clatterford House, Clatterford Shute, Newport

Entrance gates

Public Participants:

 

None

Additional Representations:

 

None

 

Comment:

None

 

Decision:

Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register

 

Conditions:

As per the report (item 10)

 

Application:

TCP/22083/E

Details:

Site of Wainlode, Kite Hill, Wootton Bridge, Ryde

4 detached houses with garages; alterations to vehicular access; landscaping (aorm)

Public Participants:

 

None

Additional Representations:

 

None

 

Comment:

Members raised concerns regarding drainage

 

Decision:

Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register

 

Conditions:

Additional conditions required in respect of drainage and condition imposed on outline consent regarding ground conditions to be repeated.

 

As per report (item 13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Application:

 

(Mr J A Whittaker declared a prejudicial interest in this item as he has business connections with the Applicant, he left the room and took no part in the debate)

 

(During the debate Mr C B W Chapman declared a prejudicial interest in this item as Chairman of Licensing Committee, he left the room and took no further part in the debate)

 

TCPL/22305/H & LBC/22305/J

Details:

Sun Inn, Hulverstone, Newport

Alterations and extensions to form kitchen, dining areas and disabled persons w.c. facilities

 

Listed Building Consent for alterations and extensions to form kitchen, dining areas and disabled persons w.c. facilities

 

Public Participants:

 

None

Additional Representations:

 

A copy of letters from Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service to the Applicants’ Agent

 

Planning Officers’ comments

 

Comment:

The local Member spoke on this item

 

Decision:

Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register

 

Conditions:

As per report (items 15 & 16)

 

Application:

TCP/22738/C

Details:

Lower Hyde Holiday Village, Landguard Road, Shanklin

Formation of tenting & touring caravan pitches; associated amenity building & access roads

 

Public Participants:

 

None

Additional Representations:

 

None

 

Comment:

None

 

Decision:

Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register

 

Conditions:

As per the report (item 17)

 

 

Application:

 

TCP/25496/A

Details:

Ashey Park, Ashey Road, Ryde

Change of use of reception building to a holiday chalet; construction of 6 holiday chalets & 2 guest houses; enclosed swimming pool & associated facilities; associated ground works & new sewage treatment, (revised scheme)

 

Public Participants:

 

None

Additional Representations:

 

Letter from Environmental Agency

 

Comment:

None

 

Decision:

Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register

 

Conditions:

Conditions regarding holiday occupancy to be adjusted in order to relate to all of the proposed holiday accommodation within the site and an additional condition to be imposed in respect of finished floor levels in order to accord with Environmental Agency comments

 

(item 23)

 

(b)               Other Matters Not Relating To Current Planning Applications

 

(i)         TCP/19342/B& TCP/19342/J - Unauthorised deposit of inert waste at former Brading Golf Course, Carpenters Road, Brading

 

                        THIS ITEM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE COMMITTEE

 

(ii)        TCP/25894 - Unauthorised construction of a wooden building on OS parcel 5445 on the edge of Windgate Copse, Newtown

 

Members considered what action to adopt in respect of a wooden building, which is being built without the benefit of planning permission on the edge of Windgate Copse, Newtown, Isle of Wight

 

RESOLVED :

 

THAT an Enforcement Notice be served on the landowner, requiring him to dismantle the building and remove the timber from the land within his ownership.  Time for compliance three months from when the Notice takes effect.  

 

(c)               Schedule of Appeals

 

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

 

RESOLVED :

 

THAT the report be noted.

           

(d)               Paper C – Policy in respect of Publicity of Planning Applications

 

Members gave consideration to the review of the policy and procedures in respect of the publicity (or advertising) of planning applications and other related submissions.  Whether to:

 

1.      Continue with the present arrangements set out in the policy document approved in July 2001.

 

2.      Continue with the present arrangements with appropriate amendments to the policy in respect of the use of site notices and neighbour notification and incorporate those changes in an amended policy with guidance notes for officers.

 

3.      Continue with the present arrangements but carry out a fundamental review of publicity procedures and then incorporate them into a new policy.

 

RESOLVED :

 

THAT continuation with the present arrangements with appropriate amendments to the policy in respect of the use of site notices and neighbour notification and incorporate those changes in an amended policy with guidance notes for officers.

 

 

 

 

 

CHAIRMAN