MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE – SITE INSPECTIONS HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON FRIDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2005 COMMENCING AT 11.33 PM

Present :

Mrs M J Miller (Chairman), Mr B E Abraham, Mr J H Fleming, Mr E Fox, Mr C H Lillywhite, Mr V J Morey, Mr A A Taylor, Mr D G Williams,

Apologies :

Mr C B W Chapman, Mr A C Coburn, Mr J F Howe, Mrs M A Jarman, Mr J A Whittaker, Mr D T Yates

84. MINUTES

RESOLVED :

THAT subject to minute 80 (a) (i), item 4 being corrected to read “as he knew the Applicant through his work”, the Minutes of the meeting held on 15 February 2005 be confirmed.

85. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Interests were declared in the following matters:

All Committee members and Officers declared a personal interest in minute 86, item 2, 5 Avenue Road, Shanklin – as they knew the Speaker who spoke on behalf of the Applicant.

Mr J H Fleming declared a personal interest in minute 86, item 2, 5 Avenue Road, Shanklin – as had been contacted by both the Applicant and Objectors on this application.

86. REPORT OF THE HEAD OF PLANNING SERVICES

Planning Applications and Related Matters

Consideration was given to items in the report of the Head of Planning Services.

RESOLVED :

THAT the two 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.

Application:	TCP/26498/B
Details:	Retention of single storey side and rear extension; raised deck area and screening as built 5 Avenue Road, Shanklin
Additional Representations:	Revised Plan – circulated to the Committee on site
Comment:	Members felt that having viewed the site, the impact of overlooking on the neighbouring property was not significant enough to warrant a refusal
Decision:	Contrary to Officers recommendation, Members granted Conditional Planning approval
Conditions:	Conditions to be added regarding the moving of decking approximately 0.8 meters away from the neighbouring boundary and erection of 1.8 opaque screen (item 2)
Application:	TCP/26732
Details:	Alterations; 1^st floor extension to provide additional living accommodation to include French doors with railings (Revised Plans)
Additional Representations:	None
Comment:	None
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)

CHAIRMAN