MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON TUESDAY, 24 JULY 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 C H Lillywhite, Mr A J Mellor, Mr G P Price, Mr A A Taylor, Mr D T Yates

Also Present (non voting) :

Mr R R Barry, Mr A C Bartlett, Mrs T M Butchers, Mrs B Lawson

Apologies :

Mr D J Knowles

RESOLVED :

THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 13 July 2001 be confirmed.

8. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

A question was put to the Chairman as follows :

Mr B Mosdell in relation to an application in Newchurch. (MQ 14/01)

A copy of the question and reply is contained in the Public Question Register.

9. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Interests were declared in the following matters :

Mr C B W Chapman declared an interest in Minute 10(b)(i) 17 and 18 - Sandpipers Hotel, Coastguard Lane, Freshwater.

Mrs M Kirkman, Senior Solicitor declared an interest in Minute 10(b)(i) - Land adjacent 10 Chatfield Lodge, Newport and Minute 10(b)(ii) - Land at rear of Wyvern, Calbourne Road, Carisbrooke.

10. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT SERVICES

(a) Schedule of Appeals

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

RESOLVED :

THAT the report be noted.

(b) Planning Applications and Related Matters

(i) Part II and Part III

Consideration was given to items 1 - 34 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 :

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 III
34. TCP/1800J	Demolition of hotel; outline for 22 flats with car parking and formation of new vehicular access, Metropole Hotel, Ventnor.	3
PART II
1. TCP/02508/F	Outline for tennis & racquets club with ancillary sports & fitness facilities Fairway Park Football Ground, The Fairway, Sandown, Isle of Wight.	Due to the applicant lodging an appeal against non determination of the application within the prescribed period, the Committee were not in a position to determine the planning application formally, but were required to indicate to the applicant what decision would have been reached had the extension of time been agreed to allow the application to be determined in the normal manner. RESOLVED : THAT the Development Control Committee would have refused planning permission for the following reason : Having due regard and appropriate weight to all material considerations as described in the evaluation section of the report, the use of this site for built sports facilities would result in the loss of potential playing fields and loss of desirable open space, contrary to policies in respect of leisure contained within the Unitary Development Plan.
2. TCP/04482/M	2 detached dwellings with garages, (revised plans), (readvertised application) (LP Ref: 64953), land rear of 184, Carisbrooke Road, Newport, Isle of Wight.	7 Objections were received from one resident of High Street, Carisbrooke and one resident of Carisbrooke Road.
3. TCP/05473/M	28 houses with garages/parking (revised scheme) (readvertised application) site of Glamis Court, Connaught Road, East Cowes, Isle of Wight.	2 (Revised Plans). That a standard letter be sent regarding land stability and advising agent of Environment Officer's recommendation in respect of contamination issues. A letter from the applicants agents detailing revisions to the scheme was received. Comments were received from the highway engineer, recommending conditions as follows: Details of roads under construction-J02 Timing of occupation - J10 Access splay - J32 (new). To read : 'The access and crossing of the highway footway to serve plots 1-7 and 22-24 shall be constructed.....'
4. 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, (revised design), (readvertised application) former garage premises, South Street, Ventnor, Isle of Wight	2 (revised plans) (subject to no adverse comments being received by 27 July 2001 which would warrant reconsideration of the application.) Letter be sent to applicant strongly advising that all excavation and foundation works are inspected very carefully and any such inspection should be carried out by an appropriate competent qualified engineer (preferably the engineer who carried out the submitted geotechnic survey) in order to ensure full compliance takes place with regard to the submitted ground stability appraisal report which forms part of this consent. Ventnor Town Council had no objection. A letter of support was received. Amendment to conditions as follows : 2. Insert 'prior to occupation of any dwellings hereby approved' before 'space shall be provided.' 5. Insert 'submitted to and' between 'be' and 'agreed;' add 'prior to commencement of construction' at end. 6. Delete 'occupied.' 11. Reason should refer to Policies P2 and P3. 14. Should be renumbered 12 and refer to condition 11 above, condition 12 should be renumbered 13, which should be deleted, condition 15 renumbered 14 and new condition 16 : 16. Spoil condition - M37.
5. TCP/09150/C	Demolition of former hospital building; erection of two no. 4 storey blocks of 32 flats with associated landscaping and parking; alterations to vehicular access off Luccombe Road (aorm), former Old Shanklin Hospital, Luccombe Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight.	4 (revised plans) Members felt that a site visit was needed to assess the overall impact of the development on the area.
6. TCP/10723/D	Continued siting of mobile homes as one unit of living accommodation Lower Luton Farm, Pallance Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8BX	2
7. TCP/17579/C	Alterations to vehicular access, land between Scotchells Brook and Airport Lodge, Newport Road, Sandown, Isle of Wight	4 Members felt that a site visit was needed to assess the overall impact of the development on the area.
8. TCP/17579/D	Formation of trailer & lorry park; alterations to vehicular access site A, land east of Sandown Airport, Newport Road, Sandown, Isle of Wight.	4 Members felt that a site visit was needed to assess the overall impact of the development on the area.
9. TCP/17579/E	Formation of contractors yard; alterations to vehicular access, site B, land east of Sandown Airport, Newport Road, Sandown, Isle of Wight.	4 Members felt that a site visit was needed to assess the overall impact of the development on the area.
10. TCP/21195/B	Demolition of building; construction of 4 storey block of 7 flats Stratford House, St. Thomas Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight.	4 (Revised Plans) Members felt that a site visit was needed to assess the present building.
11. TCP/22290/B	3 storey block of 12 flats; formation of vehicular access and parking area land adjacent Cemoc, Rectory Drive, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle of Wight	9
12. TCP/23182/E	Block of 8 maisonettes, 5 bungalows, access road and parking area land adjacent The Vineyard, Port La Salle, Bouldnor, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.	6
13. TCP/23216	3 storey block of 11 flats; communal garden & paved access, (revised design), (readvertised application), car park adjacent Roman Catholic Church, Pyle Street, Newport, Isle of Wight	2 (revised plans) (subject to the views of the Architectural Liaison Officer and the Fire Officer, and a Section 106 Agreement requiring the payment of �8,250 towards a transport fund in compliance with Policy TR16 of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan).
PART III
14. TCP/03101/P	Detached house and detached garage with access between 78 & 84 Clatterford Road (readvertised application - revised plans), land adjacent Clatterford Lodge and rear of 78 and 84, Clatterford Road, Newport, Isle of Wight.	2 (Revised plans). Occupier of 78 Clatterford Road continued to object.
15. TCP/04227/B	Garage, Starley Bank, Granville Road, Totland Bay, Isle Of Wight	3
16. TCP/07651/P	Replacement of existing telecommunications installation with 15m high lattice mast supporting 3 dual band antennae; associated equipment cabin; new post and rail fence, adjacent farm shop car park, Afton Park Farm, Afton Road, Freshwater, Isle of Wight.	2 Additional condition as follows : Before the development hereby permitted is commenced, tree planting of species and in locations to be agreed in advance with the Local Planning Authority shall be carried out within the areas hatched green on the plan attached to and forming part of the decision notice. Reason : To protect the character and amenities of the area, which is designated as of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in accordance with Policy C2 of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan.
17. TCP/08111/G	Single storey extension to enlarge dining room; external fire escape staircase on west elevation, Sandpipers Hotel, Coastguard Lane, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight.	2 Mr C B W Chapman declared an interest in this item and left the room. Additional condition as follows : 4. Disposal of soil - M37 (immediately after it has been excavated). Reason : To safeguard the interests of the adjacent Site of Special Scientific Interest and Afton Marsh Local Nature Reserve and to comply with Policy C10 of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan.
18. TCP/08111/H	Renewal: Change of use from hotel to form 2 dwellings, Sandpipers Hotel, Coastguard Lane, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight.	3 Mr C B W Chapman declared an interest in this item and left the room. A letter from the applicant was read out.
19. TCP/08646/F	Greenhouse, Bullen Mead Nursery, Bullen Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight.	2 Additional condition as follows : In the event of the glass house becoming damaged and remaining in this condition for a period in excess of three months, the glasshouse shall be repaired or dismantled and removed from the site. Reason : In the interests of visual character and amenity of the locality.
20. TCP/12192/A	Erection of wind turbine (2m diameter) mounted on 11m high mast readvertised application), Green Butts, Colwell Road, Freshwater, Isle of Wight.	2 Additional condition as follows : The wind turbine erected in accordance with this permission shall be removed from the land on which it is situated as soon as reasonably practicable after it is no longer required for electricity generation purposes and the site shall be restored to its former condition. Reason : In order to protect in the longer term the landscape character of the area, as required by Policy C1 of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan.
21. TCP/14031/A	Single storey rear extension (revised scheme)(readvertised application) 54 New Barn Road, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight.	2 (Revised plans).
22. TCP/14160/Y	Hay barn, Tapnell Farm, Newport Road, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.	2
23. TCPL/16019/L	Single storey extension to form indoor playroom; relocate existing outdoor play equipment, The Griffin, High Street, Godshill, Ventnor, Isle of Wight.	2 Godshill Parish Council recommended approval. A letter from a previous objector was received. A further letter from the agent was received.
24. LBC/16019/M	LBC for single storey extension to form indoor play area; relocate existing outdoor play equipment, The Griffin, High Street, Godshill, Ventnor, Isle of Wight.	2 Godshill Parish Council recommended approval. A letter from a previous objector was received. A further letter from the agent was received.
25. TCPL/21736/B	Demolition of lean-to structure; single storey extension to form, conservatory, utility room and WC, Great Briddlesford Farm, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle of Wight.	10
26. LBC/21736/C	LBC for demolition of lean-to structure; single storey extension to form conservatory, utility room and WC, Great Briddlesford Farm, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle Of Wight.	10
27. LBC/23363/C	LBC for reinstatement of chimneys to original position; retention of balustrading & alterations to stair access to roof, Harbour House, The Parade, Cowes, Isle Of Wight	2 (covering letter) Environment Agency had no objection. Highways Engineer did not want to comment. An objection was received from Islandwatch.
28. TCP/23401/C	Change of use from light industrial to Youth Arts Base; single storey extension to form dance/rehearsal room, 48A, Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight.	2 (Revised plans)
29. TCP/23504/B	2 storey extension to form garage on ground floor with bedroom over Top Flat, 22 Leed Street, Sandown, Isle Of Wight	2 Highway Engineer considered there were no implications.
30. TCP/23717/A	Chalet bungalow with integral garage; alterations to vehicular access land adjacent 10, Chatfield Lodge, Newport, Isle of Wight.	2 Mrs M Kirkman, Senior Solicitor declared an interest in this item. (Revised plans).
31. TCP/23872/A	Extension at 1st floor level to form en-suite bedroom (revised scheme) 5 Selwyn Court Latimer Road, St. Helens, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 1YR	6
32. TCP/24067	Retention of canopy & posts to provide covered arch for beach goods Captains Cabin Café, Colwell Chine Road, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight.	4 Members felt that a site visit was needed to assess the site.
33. TCP/24146	Change of use from shop to 1 unit of holiday accommodation Seaview Antiques, West Street, Seaview, Isle Of Wight.	3 The application was refused contrary to officers recommendation as members felt it was of an inadequate size to serve as tourist accommodation.

(ii) Part IV - Items Other Than Current Issues

(a) TCP/5528G - Unauthorised works to listed building at 9 St Thomas Square, Newport

Consideration was given to the service of a listed building Enforcement Notice requiring the removal of seven UPVC windows from the rear elevations of 9 St Thomas Square, Newport which was a Grade II Listed Building and the removal of three freezer units from the flat roof at the rear of the building which had a detrimental effect on the setting of the listed building.

Members were advised that two further applications which sought retrospective planning permission and Listed Building Consent for the canopy at the front of the building, the covering of a yard area at the rear, the insertion of an extraction vent and introduction of a Velux window in the rear roof area had been submitted.

RESOLVED :

(1) THAT Listed Building Enforcement Notice be served requiring the removal of the seven UPVC windows at the rear of 9 St Thomas Square, Newport and their replacement with wooden windows as approved by the Local Planning Authority. Also, to remove the three refrigeration units from the flat roof at the rear of the premises. Time to comply - six months from when the Notice takes effect.

(2) THAT following the return of the Section 330 (Requisition for Information) the Local Planning Authority reviews the situation relating to the progress of the retrospective applications and whether any of those elements should be included in the Enforcement Notice.

(b) TCP/12159C - Unauthorised unit of living accommodation, constructed on land at the rear of Wyvern, Calbourne Road, Carisbrooke

(Mrs M Kirkman, Senior Solicitor declared an interest in this item)

The Local Member had written a letter in support of the recommendation.

Members gave consideration to the service of an Enforcement Notice requiring the cessation of the residential use of a chalet on land to the rear of Wyvern, Calbourne Road, Carisbrooke and the removal of the chalet from the land. A Planning Contravention Notice had been served on the occupants which sought to confirm the facts and circumstances as outlined to officers and it was thought appropriate to await the return of that before commencing any enforcement action.

RESOLVED :

THAT the return of the Planning Contravention Notice be awaited and on the basis that the information supports the facts and circumstances as outlined to officers and which forms the basis of the report, an Enforcement Notice be served requiring the cessation of the residential use and removal of the chalet from the land. Time period for compliance - six months.

(c) TCP/16883B - Construction of decking area to the rear of 20 Leeson Road, Ventnor

Members considered the circumstances relating to the installation of a raised wooden decking area on the rear of a replacement dwelling and based on the information collected, considered whether the installation of the decking area was undertaken by the occupant exercising his householder permitted development rights; or whether the formal consent of the Local Planning Authority was required for the retention of the wooden decking area because the works were undertaken at a time when the permitted development rights could not be exercised because of the condition/use of the new dwelling.

The Committee believed that representations should be made to the Local Government Association, GOSE and the MEP, to highlight the adverse impact on neighbours of permitted development rights in areas such as Ventnor, where there were substantial changes in level between properties.

RESOLVED :

1. THAT Counsel's opinion be accepted as outlined in the report and the applicant be advised together with other interested parties that it was the Local Planning Authority's opinion that the decking area was constructed at a time when the property was considered to be substantially complete and accordingly, was able to benefit from domestic permitted development rights. That on the basis that the size of the decking area was considered to fall below the maximum allowance that the formal consent of the Local Planning Authority was not required for its retention.

2. THAT the formal application submitted by the applicant be closed and the planning fee be reimbursed.

11. MEMBERS' QUESTION TIME

A question was put to the Chairman as follows :

Mr E Fox in relation to land adjacent to Aluminium Shipbuilders Works, Fishbourne. (MQ 03/01)

A copy of the question and reply is contained in the Members' Questions Register.

CHAIRMAN