MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - SITE INSPECTIONS HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON FRIDAY, 22 APRIL 2005, COMMENCING AT 11.15 AM

Present :

Mrs M J Miller (Chairman), Mr B E Abraham, Mr A C Coburn, Mr E Fox, Mr J F Howe, Mrs M A Jarman, Mr C H Lillywhite, Mr V J Morey, Mr I R Stephens, Mr A A Taylor, Mr D G Williams, Mr D T Yates

Apologies :

Mr C B W Chapman, Mr J H Fleming

Also present (non-voting) :

Mr J A Bowker, Mrs T M Butchers, Mr R C Richards

106. MINUTES

RESOLVED :

THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 12 April 2005 be confirmed.

107. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Interests were declared in the following matters:

Mr E Fox declared a personal interest in Minute 108, (a) Item 1 as the Local Member.

Mr E Fox declared a personal interest in Minute 108 (a) Item 2 as the Local Member.

Mr E Fox declared a personal interest in Minute 108 (a) Item 3 as he knew one of the residents near North Pelham Fields.

Mr I R Stephens declared a personal interest in Minute 108 (a) Item 3 as the Local Member.

108. REPORT OF THE HEAD OF PLANNING SERVICES

(a) Planning Applications and Related Matters

Consideration was given to items 1 – 3 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/19614/C
Details:	Alterations; conversion of garage into study; single storey extension to form replacement garage and enlarge hall (revised scheme) 2 Alma Cottages, Fishbourne Lane, Ryde
Additional Representations:	Additional representations, as previously received at the meeting held on 12 April 2005 had been re-circulated by the Local Member.
Comment:	The Local Member spoke on this item
Decision:	Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation as set out under paragraph titled Justification for Recommendation of the report and resolves: Conditional planning approval subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions:	As per report (item 1) subject to the following additional condition: The window to be constructed in the North West elevation of the approved garage conversion shall be non-opening and obscure glazed and shall be retained as such thereafter.
Application:	TCP/26052/B
Details:	Demolition of warehouse and workshop; outline for 7 houses and alterations to vehicular access (revised scheme) (re-advertised application) Land rear of St Leonards - Cornerways, Binstead Road, Ryde
Additional Representations:	The letter from local residents, previously circulated at the meeting held on 12 April 2005, was re-circulated for Members’ information.
Comment:	The Local Member spoke on this item.
Decision:	Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation as set out under paragraph titled Justification for Recommendation of the report and resolves: Conditional Planning Approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions:	As per report (item 2)
Application:	TCP/22370/C
Details:	Demolition of factory buildings; residential development of 58 houses and 3 storey block of 8 flats with parking/garages and associated access roads (aorm) (revised plans) East of Winston Close, North of Grange Avenue, existing industrial site South of Sherbourne Avenue, Ryde.
Additional Representations:	None.
Comment:	The Local Member spoke on this item.
Decision:	Application deferred by the Development Control Committee for further discussion regarding the road layout/traffic impact, site access and location of affordable housing.
Conditions:	Item 3.

(b) Items deferred from the Development Control Committee held on Tuesday, 12 April 2005

A/02316/A - A/02317/A - A/02318/A: Non-illuminated promotional sign boards for island wide events:

Various sites within Yarmouth including one outside 2 Southford, Tennyson Road, Yarmouth

Various sites within the Isle of Wight including outside County Hall, High Street, Newport

Various sites within conservation areas including one outside 100, St. James Street, Newport

At the meeting held on 12 April 2005, the Committee requested that officers negotiate a reduction in the number of signs by approximately 50% with particular focus on more sensitive locations.

Following further negotiations, officers reported that signage had been reduced by 45 %. In addition signs would not be located in conservation areas and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

RESOLVED:

a. THAT the application be approved for a reduced number of signs, subject to consultations with the Architectural Liaison Officer regarding signs in Sandown, Ryde and Newport to ensure they do not conflict with the operation of the CCTV cameras.

b. THAT the Committee agreed to the application being dealt with under delegated procedures in consultation with the Chairman.

CHAIRMAN