95.
MINUTES
RESOLVED
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THAT the Minutes
of the meeting held on 10
February 2004 be confirmed.
96.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Interests were declared in the following matters:
Mrs M J Miller declared a personal interest in minute 98
(a) (i) 12 – Lakeside, High Street, Wootton Bridge, Ryde – as the
agents’ speaker is known to her.
Mrs M J
Miller declared a personal interest in minute 98 (a) (i) 18 – Land between
Spinlock Ltd and Bookers, Three Gates Road, Cowes – as the supporters’ speaker
is known to her.
Mr J A
Whittaker declared a personal and prejudicial interest in minute 98 (a) (i) 6 –
Sandpipers Hotel and Eusemere, Coastguard Lane, Freshwater – as the applicant
is known to him in connection with his work.
Mr J A
Whittaker declared a personal interest in minute 98 (a) (i) 15 – Cats Copse,
West View Road, Cowes – as the objector is known to him.
Mr C H
Lillywhite declared a personal interest in minute 98 (a) (i) 6 – Sandpipers
Hotel and Eusemere, Coastguard Lane, Freshwater – as he frequently visits the
restaurant on site
Mr A A
Taylor declared a personal interest in minute 98 (a) (i) 7 & 8 – Dunford
House Practice, 17 Melville Street, Ryde – as the previous owner is known to
him.
Mr A A
Taylor declared a personal interest in minute 98 (a) (i) 9 – Yarmouth Garden
Machinery/Yarmouth Outboard, Mill Road, Yarmouth – as the applicant/agents’
speaker is known to him.
Mr A A
Taylor declared a personal interest in minute 98 (a) (i) 12 – Lakeside, High Street, Wootton Bridge, Ryde – as
the agents’ speaker is known to him.
Mr A A
Taylor declared a personal interest in minute 98 (a) (i) 18 – Land between
Spinlock Ltd and Bookers, Three Gates Road, Cowes – as the supporters’ speaker
is known to him.
Mr C B W
Chapman declared a personal interest and prejudicial interest in minute 98 (a)
(i) 6 – Sandpipers Hotel and Eusemere, Coastguard Lane, Freshwater – as the
applicant is a family member.
Mrs T M
Butchers declared a personal interest in minute 98 (a) (i) 6 – Sandpipers Hotel
and Eusemere, Coastguard Lane, Freshwater – as the applicant is known to her.
Mrs T M
Butchers declared a personal and prejudicial interest in minute 98 (a) (i) -
Yarmouth Garden Machinery/Yarmouth Outboard, Mill Road, Yarmouth – as the
applicant is a personal friend.
Mr B E
Abraham declared a personal and prejudicial
interest in minute 98 (a) (i) 12 – Lakeside, High Street, Wootton Bridge, Ryde – as
he lives opposite the site.
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 – 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.
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Application:
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TCP/01800/L
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Details:
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Metropole Hotel, Esplanade, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight,
PO381JS
Demolition of buildings; construction of 3/4/5
storey building to form 11 flats, with a restaurant and retail unit on ground
floor; formation of vehicular access and associated car parking.
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Public Participants:
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Mr Stephen
Holmes (Objector)
Mr Chris Mortimer
(Supporter)
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Additional Representations:
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A
letter in support of the application
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Comment:
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Local
Member spoke on this item
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Decision:
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Conditional
planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register
(covering letter to accompany the decision regarding ground stability issues)
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Conditions:
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As
per report (item 1)
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Application:
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TCP/02502/T & CAC/02502/U
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Details:
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Solent Ice Cream Parlour, Bath Road and Marine
Court, The Parade, Cowes
3/5 storey building to form 25 flats with commercial
use on lower ground floor and parking at basement level (revised scheme)
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Public Participants:
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Mr
Andrew Neale (Agent)
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Additional Representations:
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Email
received from the Traffic & Transportation Manager
A
change to condition 14 that Officers wished to be approved
Additional
condition that Officers wished to add
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Comment:
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None
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Decision:
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Conditional
planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register
(Revised Plan)
Subject
to a Section 106 Agreement covering the provision of five affordable housing
units, the payment of Ł18,750 in respect of transport infrastructure payments
(25 x Ł750).
Letter
be sent to the applicants requesting the submission of a Construction of
Traffic Methodology Statement ensuring the site works are carefully managed
to cause the least disturbance and to draw applicant’s attention to the need
to address the Party Wall Act 1996
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Conditions:
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Condition
14 to be amended to read as follows:
The
basement area forming part of this approval shall not be used for the parking
of cars or any other vehicle.
Reason: Site is in an area where additional
vehicular movement should not be permitted in compliance with Policy TR16
(Parking Policies and Guidelines) of the IW Unitary Development Plan.
Additional
condition to be added, to read as follows:
Prior
to commencement of work details shall be submitted, including surface
treatments, kerbing, cycle parking provision, of the proposed basement area,
with such details indicating layout arrangement, which deters the parking of
vehicles. Any such works to be
carried out in accordance with the agreed details and to be retained
thereafter.
Reason: Site is in an area
where additional vehicular movement should not be permitted in compliance
with Policy TR16 (Parking Policies and Guidelines) of the IW Unitary
Development Plan.
As
per report (items 2 & 3)
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Application:
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TCP/03377/Z
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Details:
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Sunnycott Caravan Park, Rew Street, Cowes
Continued use of holiday caravan as permanent
residence, (plot 12A)
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Public Participants:
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None
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Additional Representations:
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None
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Comment:
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Local
Member spoke on this item
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Decision:
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Conditional
planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register
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Conditions:
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Reason
Condition 1 to be amended as follows:
Permanent occupation of the
holiday caravan would conflict with Policy T10 (the use of new tourist
accommodation for permanent residential use) and consent has only been
granted on the basis of the personal circumstances put forward by the
applicant.
As
per report (item 4)
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Application:
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TCP/03886/T
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Details:
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Land adjacent Pintiles, Binstead Road, Ryde
Renewal: 2
bungalows with integral garages
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Public Participants:
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None
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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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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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Mr C B W Chapman, having declared a personal and
prejudicial interest, left the chamber for the whole of this item and took no
part in the debate or voting
Mr J A Whittaker, having declared a personal and
prejudicial interest, left the chamber for the whole of this item and took no
part in the debate or voting
TCP/08111/K
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Details:
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Sandpipers Hotel and Eusemere, Coastguard Lane,
Freshwater
Demolition of garage; removal of storage containers;
alterations & extensions to provide additional bedrooms, conference &
leisure facilities including additional foyer & storage space; change of
use of Eusemere from residential to hotel use
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Public Participants:
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Mr George
Cameron (Parish Council)
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Additional Representations:
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Comments
from Highway Engineering
Additional
condition that Officers wished to add
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Comment:
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Local Member
spoke on this item
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Decision:
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Conditional
planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register
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Conditions:
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Additional condition to be added, to read as
follows:
Prior to the extension hereby approved
being brought into use, the brick piers either side of the access to the
hotel car park shall be altered and reduced in height to a maximum of 0.8
metres above the surface of the adjacent public car park in accordance with
details submitted and approved by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the piers shall be maintained at
a maximum height of 0.8 metres in accordance with the approved details.
Reason:
In the interests of the safety of users of the access and of the
adjacent public car park and to comply with policy TR7 (Highway
Considerations for New Development) of the IW Unitary Development Plan.
As
per report (item 6)
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Application:
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TCPL/10432/M & LBC/10432/N
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Details:
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Durnford House Practice, 17 Melville Street, Ryde
Conversion of doctors surgery to form 3 flats and 4
maisonettes (revised scheme)
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Public Participants:
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Mr
William Smith (Applicant)
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Additional Representations:
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None
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Comment:
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Local
Member spoke on this item
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Decision:
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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 (items 7 & 8)
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Application:
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Mrs T M Butchers, having declared a personal and
prejudicial interest, left the chamber for the whole of this item and took no
part in the debate or voting
TCP/14371/J
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Details:
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Yarmouth Garden Machinery / Yarmouth Outboard, Mill
Road, Yarmouth
Outline for residential development; alterations to
vehicular/pedestrian access
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Public Participants:
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Mr Paul Airey
(On behalf of Applicant)
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Additional Representations:
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A
letter from the applicants’ agent received
Additional
condition that Officers wished to add
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Comment:
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None
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Decision:
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Conditional
planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register
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Conditions:
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Additional
condition to be added in regard to he height of slab and ridge level.
As
per report (item 9)
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Application:
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TCPL/14420/U & LBC/14420/V
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Details:
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The Teneriffe Hotel, The Strand, Ryde
Conversion of part of hotel to form 10 flats (revised scheme)
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Public Participants:
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None
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Additional Representations:
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None
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Comment:
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Local
Member spoke on this item
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Decision:
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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 (items 10 & 11)
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Application:
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TCP/18086/B
Mr B E Abraham, having declared a personal and
prejudicial interest, left the chamber for the whole of this item and took no
part in the debate or voting
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Details:
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Lakeside, High Street, Wootton Bridge, Ryde
Hotel & conference room with link to existing
restaurant (Environmental Statement submitted) (readvertised application)
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Public Participants:
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Mr Dennis Russell (Objector)
Mr
Morris Barton (On behalf of Agent)
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Additional Representations:
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None
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Comment:
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Members
commented that they were unhappy with the design of the application and the
comments from Highways
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Decision:
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Application deferred to
negotiate the design and Highways requirements
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Conditions:
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(Item
12)
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Application:
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TCP/24782/B
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Details:
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Land south east of Osborne Works, Whippingham Road,
East Cowes, PO32
Renewal: Use
of land as commercial vehicle trailer park; use of land for emergency marshalling
of cars
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Public Participants:
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Mr William
Allcock (Objector)
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Additional Representations:
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Six
additional letters of objections received
Memo
from Environmental Health
Additional
condition that Officers wished to add
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Comment:
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None
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Decision:
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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 13)
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Application:
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TCP/25521
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Details:
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Land north of, Redshank Way, Newport
Terrace of 7 houses to be used for holiday purposes
and seeking amendment to TCP/14525/S (additional information relating to
mooring allocation proposed & within existing marina)(readvertised
application)
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Public Participants:
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Mr Jumbo
Wood (Objector)
Mr
Bob Porter (Objector)
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Additional Representations:
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Five
additional letters of objection from local residents
Comment
from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
Comment
from Planning Officer
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Comment:
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Members
felt they were still unclear regarding the number of boat moorings to
properties built
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Decision:
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Application
deferred in order for Members to understand the numbers of moorings compared
with holiday accommodation proposed.
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Conditions:
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(Item
14)
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Application:
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TCP/25652/A
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Details:
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Cats Copse, West View Road, Cowes
Continued use of land & building for paint ball
games centre
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Public Participants:
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Mr Chris
Greenham (Objector)
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Additional Representations:
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Two
letters of objection from local residents
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Comment:
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Members
were concerned on the effect of paint-ball activities would have on the surrounding
wildlife, ancient woodland and local residents
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Decision:
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Contrary
to Officers recommendation, Members refused planning permission
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Reasons:
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Refusal based on
impact on the flora and fauna of the woodland and impact on nearby residents.
Enforcement action authorised requiring cessation of the
use and removal of all temporary structures/articles associated with the use
of the site, with a compliance period of one month. Before proceeding with enforcement action, it will be
necessary to determine level of usage which would be permitted under the
General Permitted Development Order and implications of this for any action
to be taken.
(Item 15)
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Application:
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TCP/26055
During
the course of the debate Mr A A Taylor declared a personal interest in this
item and the agent is known to him
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Details:
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8 Redwing Close, Newport
Outline for a detached house; formation of vehicular
access
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Public Participants:
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Mr David
Burch (Objector)
Mr
Mike Jordan (Agent)
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Additional Representations:
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A
letter received from applicants’ agent
Additional
condition that Officers wish to add
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Comment:
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Members
wanted to clarify how this application would sit within the site
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Decision:
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Deferred for
Site Inspection by the Development Control Committee
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Conditions:
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(Item
16)
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Application:
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TCP/26057
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Details:
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10 Woodlands Crescent, Wootton Bridge
Retention of boundary fencing
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Public Participants:
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None
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Additional Representations:
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Petition
received from Parish Council, signed by local residents in support of retention
of fencing
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Comment:
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Local
Member spoke on this item
Members
disagreed with Officers recommendation
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Decision:
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Contrary
to Officers recommendation, Members approved planning permission
Conditions to be
imposed regarding maintenance of fencing and need for planting in front of
newly erected fencing.
Letter to neighbour (No 8)
indicating that resubmission of refused proposal likely to be considered
favourably providing it is of similar construction, appearance and location
to fence approved at No 10.
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Reasons:
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Members
felt that retention of the boundary fence would not have a detrimental visual
effect on the surrounding area
(Item
17)
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Application:
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TCP/26094
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Details:
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Land between Spinlock Ltd and Bookers, Three Gates
Road, Cowes
Industrial park with associated facilities; parking
area
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Public Participants:
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Mr Paul
Fuller (Supporter)
Ms
Valerie Lawson (Supporter)
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Additional Representations:
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14
Letters received commenting on the loss of trees, landscaping and footpath
Four
letters received in support of the proposal in principle
Comments
from the local Member
A
letter from Transco
Comments
from Highways
Comment
from the Definitive Footpath Map Officer
Comments
from Environmental Health Officer
Comments
from Planning Officer
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Comment:
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Local
Member spoke on this item
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Decision:
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Conditional
planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register
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Conditions:
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Officer
to amend conditions regarding landscape etc.
As per report
(item 18)
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(b)
Other Matters Not Relating To Current Planning
Applications
(i) TCP/14463/D - Allegation
of untidy land at Maryland, Colwell Chine Road, Freshwater
Members gave consideration
to whether circumstances justify the service of a Notice under Section 215 of
the Town & Country Planning Act 1990, requiring the removal of a number of
motor vehicles, a touring caravan, and other items from the land.
RESOLVED :
THAT the contents of this report
be noted and accept that the site does by virtue of its present condition
adversely affect the amenities of the area. Accordingly to serve a Notice under
Section 215 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 requiring
(i) Removal of a white Volvo
Estate car D483 HPR, a blue Ford Escort convertible, no index plates, a grey
Nissan car A111 EDL, a white freight Rover van E588 AWV, a red Volvo Estate
G451 APK, a dilapidated white touring caravan, along with gas bottles, rusting
bicycles, metal, timber, toilet bowl, a wash basin, car wheels and tyres, and
other materials in or adjacent to the vehicles and caravan.
(ii) Clearance
of the land of bramble and weed infestation.
Members
wished time for compliance for this notice be amended from two months to one
month after the Notice takes effect.
(c) PAPER C – TCP/25508 – USE OF LAND
OPPOSITE OF GORE CEMETERY, SOUTH WEST OF ARRETON CROSS, DOWNEND ROAD, ARRETON
Member considered the
whether to take Enforcement action regarding the proposed forthcoming two-day
motorcross event, which would breach Condition 2 on Planning Decision Number
TCP/25508. That condition stated that
no events shall occur on consecutive weekend days, namely Saturday and Sunday.
RESOLVED :
THAT Members note the
proposed forthcoming Motocross FIM World Championship two-day event; the fact
that the event will breach the Condition 2 on Planning Decision Number
TCP/25508 and that, on this occasion, action will not be taken against that
breach. In addition a letter is to be
despatched, at the earliest opportunity, to the motocross organisers to advise
them of the Development Control Committee’s resolution, but that the resolution
is conditional that the authorised site and the adjoining land is restored to a
condition which existed before preparations for the event commenced, and that
the land to the south of the authorised site is returned to a condition
suitable for agriculture.
(d)
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 two items of urgent business, as decisions or notifications were
required before the next meeting.
(i) PROPOSED CHANGES TO
THE CONSTITUTION WHICH REFER TO THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE PROCEDURE
RULES AND CODE OF PRACTICE FOR COUNCILLORS AND OFFICERS DEALING WITH
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL MATTERS
Due to the
complex issues involved in the report, Members it should be taken a later date
where the paper would be discussed at length.
RESOLVED
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THAT this item
be deferred to a subsequent meeting of the Development Control Committee.
(ii) TCP/24460 – 2 STOREY BUILDING TO
PROVIDE 4 FLATS; ALTERATIONS TO VEHICULAR ACCESS; PARKING FOR 2 VEHICLES
(REVISED SCHEME) AT LAND BETWEEN 1 & 5 ST. JOHNS ROAD, NEWPORT
Members considered whether
in the light of a letter received from the adjoining property owner, which
stated that the above-mentioned development was not being built in accordance
with the approved plans; would the Committee accept that the revisions consider
them as an amendment to the approved plans.
RESOLVED :
THAT the developer is instructed
to cease work in order for Officers to carry out a detailed examination in
order to identify discrepancies between approved scheme and development under
construction, with particular regard to height of building. Further report to be prepared for
consideration by Members at a future meeting.
CHAIRMAN
