MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON TUESDAY, 24 APRIL 2001 COMMENCING AT 6.00 PM
Present :
Mrs C T G Webb (Chairman), Mr B E Abraham, Mr M G Barton (deputising for Mr C B W Chapman), Mr A C Coburn, Mr E Fox, Mr P A Fuller, Mr D J Knowles, Mrs A Leigh, Mrs M J Miller, Mr V J Morey (deputising for Mrs M A Jarman), Mr M O Morgan Huws, Mr P A Nightingale, Mrs L E Rogerson, Mr A A Taylor, Mr G Wilson
Also Present (non voting) :
Mr A C Bartlett, Mr J Effemey, Mr G S Kendall, Mrs B Lawson, Mr R A Sutton
Apologies :
Mr C B W Chapman, Mrs B E Foster, Mrs M A Jarman, Mr D T Yates
RESOLVED :
THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 19 April 2001 be confirmed subject to Mr P A Fuller's apologies being added.
162. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Interests were declared in the following matters :
Mrs A Leigh declared a non pecuniary interest in Minute 163 (c)(I) 6 - 64 Park Road, Cowes
Mrs B Lawson declared a non pecuniary interest in Minute 163 (c)(I) 1 - South Street, Ventnor
Mr C Hougham, Development Control Manager, declared a non pecuniary interest in Minute 163 (c)(I) 9 - Broadlands Garage, Fairlee Road, Newport.
163. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
(a) To Consider Any Items Deferred From the Last Meeting of the Committee and the Site Inspection Meeting
TCP/7310H - Eight Bungalows and Garages; Formation of Vehicular Access and Access Road, Land Rear of Burntwood to Hunters Moon, off Howgate Road, Bembridge
Members were reminded that the application had been considered at the Planning Committee meeting held on 3 April 2001. At that meeting it was decided a site visit should take place, this was held on 19 April 2001, where it was decided to defer the application as further information was needed from Southern Water.
Discussions had also been held with the applicant's agent and the outcome of those discussions were reported. Members had reservations about the comments from Southern Water concerning inadequate drainage. It was believed that a meeting should be held with the applicant's agent, Local Member, Southern Water and relevant officers to discuss the sewerage arrangements for the development.
RESOLVED :
THAT the application be deferred for further discussion.
(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 - 23 of the report of the Director of Environment 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 were 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/05548/F |
Demolition of 2 flats and garage premises; Proposed 2/3 storey block providing 6 flats and 1 two storey house, 2 semi-detached two storey houses and parking area former garage premises, South Street, Ventnor, Isle of Wight. |
10 (Mrs B Lawson declared a non pecuniary interest in this item). (Revised plans) The application was deferred to allow officers to negotiate further to reduce the scale and dominance of the block of flats. A nearby resident had expressed further concerns. |
| PART III | ||
| 2.
TCP/00626/C |
Outline for detached house & garage; vehicular access land adjacent The Linnets, Main Road, Arreton, Newport, Isle of Wight. |
2 |
| 3.
A/01802/A |
2 banners, one on promenade frontage and one on Esplanade frontage Peter Pan Playground, Esplanade, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 1JA |
2 |
| 4.
TCPL/06338/C |
7 dwellings in 2 terraced blocks, alterations to vehicular access and formation of parking area; alterations and conversion of barn to form a dwelling Appley Farm, Marlborough Road, Ryde, Isle Of Wight. |
3 Members refused the application contrary to officer recommendation because they believed that it was appropriate to keep all three piers and accordingly the access would be inadequate. The highways officer also supported this view. |
| 5.
LBC/06338/D |
LBC for alterations and conversion of barn to form a dwelling Appley Barn, Marlborough Road, Ryde, Isle Of Wight. |
3 Members refused the application contrary to officer recommendation because they believed that it was appropriate to keep all three piers and accordingly the access would be inadequate. The highways officer also supported this view. |
| 6.
TCP/07026/A |
Demolition of garage & workshop; single storey extension to form annexed accommodation; 2 storey extension to form garage with studio over Victoria Cottage, 64 Park Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO31 7LX |
4 (Mrs A Leigh declared a non pecuniary interest in this item). Members felt that a site visit was needed to assess the impact of the proposed development on the cottage's architectural integrity and to assess any effect on the adjoining properties. A letter of comment was received from the applicant. |
| 7.
TCP/09431/A |
Change of use from class A1 (retail) to class A3 (food & drink); alterations to front elevation 19, Regent Street, Shanklin, Isle of Wight. |
2 Condition 2 be amended to read : That the opening hours be Monday to Thursday 0800 to 2300 hours and Friday and Saturday 0800 to 2359 hours. A letter from the applicant was received. THAT a covering letter is sent with the decision notice advising the applicant of the need to notify the Health and Safety Section of Environmental Division of employment of persons at work. |
| 8.
TCP/12726/P |
Change of use of buildings to light industrial/B1 (rural employment park) Langbridge Farm, Langbridge, Newchurch, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 0NP |
2 Additional condition clarifying that the proposed units do not form part of this application in accordance with Christopher Scott's letter of 24 April 2001. |
| 9.
TCP/13147/K |
Outline for 8 houses Broadlands Garage Ltd, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 2EA |
10 (Mr C Hougham, Development Control Manager declared a non pecuniary interest in this item and left the room). Members felt it was important at outline stage to establish how residents' and visitors' parking could be prevented in accordance with the Council's zero parking policy, whilst still allowing access for service and emergency vehicles. (Revised plans) |
| 10.
TCP/13615/G |
Formation of public viewing point land west of Rex Cinema, Church Street, Ventnor, Isle of Wight. |
2 |
| 11.
TCPL/15812/D |
Provision of en-suite bathroom & bathroom at 1st floor level; replace existing roof with new thatched roof including 2 dormer windows 2 Millers Lane, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1PE |
2 (subject to no further comments being received by 27 April which would warrant reconsideration of the applications). The local member indicated her support for the proposal. Highways had no comment. |
| 12.
LBC/15812/E |
LBC for provision of ensuite bathroom and bathroom at 1st floor level; replace existing roof with new thatched roof including 2 dormer windows 2 Millers Lane, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1PE |
2 (subject to no further comments being received by 27 April which would warrant reconsideration of the applications). The local member indicated her support for the proposal. Highways had no comment. |
| 13.
TCP/17646/G |
Detached house and garage with access across site of former church land adjacent former Methodist Church, Brook, Newport, Isle of Wight. |
3 The applicant had provided a water colour artist's impression of the proposed dwelling. An additional letter from the applicant had been received. |
| 14.
TCP/18404/L |
Resiting of helter skelter ride Peter Pan Playground, Esplanade, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 1JA |
2 |
| 15.
TCP/19548/N |
Removal of condition no. 8 on TCP/19548H which requires 2 dwellings to be used for affordable housing for the purpose of providing accommodation for rent (readvertised application - revised location) Millennium Way Development (site of former Fairway Flats), Millennium Way, Lake, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9RP |
3 To take appropriate enforcement action to resolve the breach if compliance with the condition has not been met within the next two months. |
| 16.
TCPL/20928/G |
Change of use of part of ground floor to form 1unit of holiday accommodation 43 Clatterford Shute, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1PD |
2 The local member indicated her support for the proposal. |
| 17.
LBC/20928/H |
LBC for alterations in connection with
change of use of part of ground floor to
form 1 unit of holiday accommodation
43 Clatterford Shute, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1PD |
2 The local member indicated her support for the proposal. |
| 18.
TCP/20989/H |
15m high mast supporting a 340w windcharger Medina Valley Centre, Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5TE |
2 |
| 19.
TCP/21948/C |
1-2 storey extension to form porch/conservatory & enlarge dining room & bedroom Burton House, Swains Road, Bembridge, Isle Of Wight, PO35 5XR |
2 |
| 20.
TCP/22977/C |
Amended layout to approved development of 8 houses land rear of 6, 8, 10 and 12, George Street, Sandown, Isle of Wight. |
4 A letter from the local member was read out. Members felt that a site visit was needed as they were unhappy with the inaccuracy of the original plans and the fact that development has progressed without first obtaining the correct consents. The Environmental Health Officer's concerns were reported. |
| 21.
TCP/23848/A |
Pump house (revised scheme)
adjacent former pump house, Esplanade, Ryde, Isle of Wight. |
2 There were no highway implications. |
| 22.
TCP/23912 |
Conversion of dwelling to form 3 dwellings including extension at 1st floor level to provide living accommodation; conservatory; carports 30 St. Michaels Avenue, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 3DZ | THAT Members indicate that their determination of application no. TCP/23912/P2021/00 would have been refused for the reasons: set out in the report attached to the Planning agenda. |
| 23.
TCP/23985 |
2 storey extension to provide additional living accommodation 1 Golden Villas Heathfield Road, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight, PO40 9LQ |
2 Additional conditions as follows : 3. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) no windows shall be installed at first floor level in the southern elevation of the extension hereby approved unless the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is obtained in writing. Reason : In order to protect the amenities of the adjoining properties. 4. Within two months of the date of occupation of the extension hereby approved, boundary fences which may need to be removed to facilitate construction shall be replaced and other boundary fences repaired where necessary, in accordance with a scheme to be agreed in advance with the Local Planning Authority. 5. Reason : In the interests of the amenities of the area. Non planning issues raised by the Local Member during the debate to be taken up with the relevant Authorities/departments. |
(ii) Part IV - Items Other Than Current Issues
24. TCP/5400L - Detached house with integral garage and vehicular access, on land between Long Meadow and Newlands, Gravel Pitt Road, Wootton Bridge, Ryde
Consideration was given to the submission of amended plans following the planning approval issued in January 2001.
RESOLVED :
THAT the submission be not treated as an amendment to the approved plans, but invite applicant to make a further application.
164. MEMBERS' QUESTION TIME
Mr E Fox asked the Chairman if she agreed that there should be an Estuary Management Plan for Wootton Creek?
Was she also aware of the proposals by Wightlink to operate a larger car ferry later this year and did she understand the concern of local residents that proper controls put in place to protect the fragile environment of the area adjacent to the ferry terminal?
Did she also agree we should develop an Estuary Management Plan for Wootton Creek?
The Chairman replied that she shared Mr Fox's concern and as for the matter of the Estuary Management Plan, she would ask the Planning Policy Manager to send him a full reply.
CHAIRMAN