Development Control Minutes

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON TUESDAY, 27 AUGUST 2002 COMMENCING AT 4.00 PM

Mrs M J Miller (Chairman), Mr B E Abraham, Mr A C Coburn, Mr J H Fleming, Mr E Fox, Mr J F Howe, Mrs M A Jarman, Mr D J Knowles, Mr C H Lillywhite, Mr V J Morey, Mrs S A Smart (deputising for Mr C B W Chapman), Mr A A Taylor, Mr D G Williams, Mr D T Yates

Mr A C Bartlett, Mr M J Cunningham, Mrs B Lawson, Mr R G Mazillius, Mr A J Mundy, Mr G P Price, Mr H Rees, Mr R C Richards, Mrs J L Wareham

Mrs B Lawson declared a personal interest in Minute 49 - Aluminium Shipbuilders Ltd, The Shipyard, Ashlake Copse Road, Fishbourne and was not present during the discussion and voting thereon.

Mrs M J Miller declared a personal interest in Minute 50 (c) (i) 4 - Land rear of 25 and 27 High Street, Wootton Bridge and was not present during the discussion and voting thereon.

Mr J F Howe declared a personal interest in Minute 50 (c) (i) 9 - Ventnor Botanic Garden, The Undercliff Drive, Ventnor and remained present.

Mr B E Abraham declared a personal interest in Minute 50 (a) (B3) - Bluebell Haven (formerly Forest Haven), Wilmingham Lane, Freshwater and was not present during the discussion and voting thereon.

Mr A A Taylor declared a personal interest in Minute 50 (a) (B1) - Barley Mow, 57 Shide Road, Newport and remained present.

Mrs J Martin, Committee Administrator, declared a personal interest in Minute 50 (c) (i) 5 - Club Temptation, 16 St James Street, Newport and remained present.

49. URGENT BUSINESS - TCP/06661G REPLACEMENT OF SEAWALL, FORMATION OF SLIPWAY, JETTY AND OUTLINE FOR A PAIR OF SEMI-DETACHED DWELLINGS WITH ACCESS SERVED OFF RANALAGH DRIVE (REVISED PLANS), ALUMINIUM SHIPBUILDERS LIMITED, THE SHIPYARD, ASHLAKE COPSE ROAD, FISHBOURNE

The Chairman agreed to an item of urgent business as a decision was needed before the next meeting.

The Committee were given an update on the situation following the service of the Breach of Condition Notice. Consideration was given as to how the Local Planning Authority should respond to the breach on the basis that their interpretation was that the above mentioned conditional planning permission had been implemented.

THAT providing any construction traffic in connection with the engineering works uses Ranalagh Drive not Ashlake Copse Road, to invite, without prejudice, a planning application to vary the conditions of Outline Planning Permission TCP/6661/G so that compliance with the conditions 4, 5 and 7 relates specifically to the approved residential development only.

(a) To Consider any Items Deferred from the Last Meeting of the Committee and the Site Inspection Meeting

Application:	TCP/24501/A
Details:	Hill Cottage, Hill Top, Newchurch, Sandown, Isle of Wight. TCP/24501/A - 2 storey extension to form study and enlarge lounge on ground floor and enlarge 2 bedrooms on 1^st floor, conservatory (revised scheme).
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	Letter from an objector.
Comments:	Considered at Development Control Committee on 6 August 2002. Subject of a site inspection on 16 August 2002.
Decision:	Approved contrary to officer recommendation.
Conditions:	Time and materials used. (Paper B)

Application:	(Mr A A Taylor declared a personal interest in this item). TCP/05394E
Details:	Barley Mow, 57 Shide Road, Newport, Isle of Wight. Retention of petanque area and play equipment.
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	None.
Comments:	Considered at Development Control Committee on 6 August 2002.
Decision:	Deferred for further negotiations.
Conditions	As per report (Paper B1).

Application:	TCP/03886/P
Details:	Land adjacent, forming part of Binstead Auto Centre, Binstead Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight. Demolition of garage workshops and stores; erection of 9 houses in 2 terraces with parking and access off Binstead Hill (revised siting) (readvertised application).
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	None.
Comments:	(Revised plans). Considered at Development Control Committee on 16 July 2002. Subject of a site inspection on 26 July 2002.
Decision:	Refused contrary to officer recommendation.
Reasons:	1. The proposal fails to include a satisfactory range and choice of dwelling types and is repetitious and uninteresting creating conditions likely to affect the visual amenity of the area and therefore compromise the objectives of promoting mixed and sustainable communities and is contrary to Policy S6 (To be of a high standard design) and Policy D1 (Standards of design) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. 2. The proposal would be likely to have a serious adverse effect on the existing vegetation on the site which in turn would have a detrimental effect on the character and amenity of the locality and would also be contrary to Policy S6 (To be of a high standard design) and Policy D3 (Landscaping) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. 3. The proposal and in particular the future occupiers, by reason of the proposals location next to a garage, are likely to suffer an unacceptable level of noise and disturbance and general pedestrian and vehicle activity at and within the vicinity of the site and would be contrary to Policy D1 (Standards of design) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan. (Paper B2).

Application:	(Mr B E Abraham declared a personal interest in this item and left the room). TCP/8284L
Details:	Bluebell haven (formerly Forest Haven), Wilmingham Lane, Freshwater, Isle of Wight.
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	Letter from the Council’s Senior Solicitor
Comments:	Considered at Development Control Committee on 25 June 2002.
Decision:	(i) THAT the additional information be noted. (ii) THAT the information put forward by the occupants of Bluebell Haven (formerly Forest Haven) be accepted. (iii) THAT the occupants be advised that in the Council’s opinion they are currently in compliance with the agricultural occupancy condition that applies to the property. (Iv) THAT the enforcement action authorised by the Development Control Committee on the 25 June 2002 be withdrawn.
Conditions:	As per report (Paper B3).

Consideration was given to items 1 - 12 of the report of the Strategic Director of Corporate and Environment Services.

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/11050/D
Details:	Yvery and Villa Rosa, The Grove, Cowes, Isle of Wight. Demolition of Yvery and Villa Rosa; residential development of 6 houses and 8 maisonettes in a 2 to 5 storey block.
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	None.
Comment:	None.
Decision:	Refusal of planning permission, for the reasons set out in the Part II Register.
Reasons:	As per report (Item 1).

Application:	TCP/20324/R
Details:	Thorness Bay Holiday Park, Thorness Lane, Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO31 8NJ Demolition of 22 chalets and outdoor swimming pool; formation of 64 static caravan bases.
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	None.
Comments:	None.
Decision:	Deferred for a site inspection by the Development Control Committee.
Conditions:	(Item 2).

Application:	TCP/24949
Details:	Land adjacent St Cross Business Park, Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight. Variation of condition nos. 6 and 12 on TCP/20425/K to enable the operation of marine transfer facility (MTF) on a daily weekday basis all year round; repositioning fender piles and crossover walkway.
Public Participants:	Mr N Ward (Objector).
Additional Representations:	Comments from the Environment Agency. Environmental Health Officer had no adverse comments.
Comments:	None.
Decision:	Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register. THAT the applicants be informed that the Local Planning Authority has no objection to the painting of the fencing between the production facility and the MTF dark green and that there is no objection to the provision of cranked brackets and wire at the top of the fence in order to provide additional security, as the total height of the fence will not exceed two metres.
Conditions:	As per report (item 3).

Application:	(Mrs J Martin, Committee Administrator, declared a personal interest in this item). A/02287
Details:	Club Temptation, 16, St. James Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5HB. Retention of illuminated projecting serpent sign.
Public Participants:	Mr M Shaw (Objector). Mr P Spanner (Objector).
Additional Representations:	Two additional letters of objection.
Comments:	None.
Decision:	1. Refused contrary to officer recommendation. 2. If applicant/agent do not exercise their right of appeal or the sign is not removed within eight weeks of the date of the decision, the Authority will commence legal proceedings in respect of the illegal advertisement.
Reasons:	The size and appearance of the advertisement detracts from the architecture of the building and fails to protect the character of the conservation area. (Item 5).

Application:	TCP/22055/C
Details:	Isle of Wight Wax Museum, 46-53 High Street, Brading, Isle of Wight, PO36 0DQ. Variation of conditions on TCP/22055/B to allow vehicular ingress and egress via Quay Lane.
Public Participants:	Mr T Belgrove (Applicant).
Additional Representations:	Letter from the applicant.
Comments:	None
Decision:	Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 11).

(The Chairman declared a personal interest in the following item and vacated the Chair. The Vice Chairman, Mr A A Taylor, took the Chair).

Application:	TCP/00886/J
Details:	Land at and rear of 25 and 27, High Street, Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight. Outline for a pair of semi-detached bungalows; single storey extension to shop; vehicular access and parking; 2 storey side extension to shop to provide 1 bed flat (amended description) (readvertised application).
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	None.
Comments:	(Revised scheme).
Decision:	Deferred for a site inspection by the Development Control Committee.
Conditions:	(Item 4).

Application:	TCP/09491/J
Details:	52 Venner Avenue, Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO31 8AG. Retention of detached house and pond; outline for 3 houses and garages.
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	None.
Comments:	(Revised plans).
Decision:	Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions:	As per report (item 6).

Application:	TCP/12986/J
Details:	Former Builder Center, St. Johns Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1LP. Outline for residential development.
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	Southern Water confirm sewer capacity check had been undertaken.
Comments:	None.
Decision:	Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register. A letter be sent to applicant providing planning guidance on the following : Extent of degree of attenuation considered appropriate in terms of the noise protection scheme referred to in Condition no. 9 (see memorandum dated 25 June 2002 from the Environmental Health Department). General arrangement and mix of development indicated on the illustrative layout not considered to be of a sufficient standard to comply with relevant policies in respect of good quality urban design. Any detailed layout in respect of the development of the application site should be designed to be capable of inter-relating to development of the site which adjoins to the south.
Conditions:	As per report (item 7).

Application:	TCP/14239/B
Details:	Sand Cove, Beach Road, Bembridge, Isle Of Wight, PO35 5NQ. 2 storey extension to form dining room, shower room and porch on ground floor, with bedroom and bathroom at 1st floor level; balcony at 1st floor level on north elevation.
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	None.
Comments:	(Revised plans).
Decision:	Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 8).

Application:	(Mr J Howe declared a personal interest in this item). TCP/21427/F
Details:	Ventnor Botanic Garden, The Undercliffe Drive, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1UL. Retention of sculpture.
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	Comments from Ventnor Town Council, AONB Officer and the Senior Countryside Officer. Additional letter if objection. Additional letter of support.
Comments:	None.
Decision:	Deferred for a site inspection by the Development Control Committee.
Conditions:	(Item 9).

Application:	(Mr D T Yates declared a personal interest in this item). TCP/21617/J
Details:	Land to the west of H M Prison Parkhurst, Clissold Road, Newport, Isle of Wight. Provision of new prison including new access road and junction with Parkhurst Road approximately 75m south of Lonsdale Avenue (circular 18/84).
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	None.
Comments:	None.
Decision:	THAT whilst no objection be raised to the proposals, the Prison Service be advised that the following issues should be considered and resolved before any construction on the proposed new prison commences.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 10).

Application:	TCP/24917
Details:	10 Nightingale Close, Bembridge, Isle Of Wight, PO35 5YP. Single storey extension to form annexed accommodation.
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	None.
Comments:	None.
Decision:	Refusal of planning permission, for the reasons set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions:	As per report (Item 12).

(a) TCPL/12291 - Unauthorised additions to thatched roof, Essex Cottage, Godshill

Consideration was given as to what action should be taken, if any, in respect of an unauthorised addition to Essex Cottage, above thatched ridge level, taking the form of a thatched kangaroo.

The matter was due to be considered as an item of Urgent Business at the meeting held on Tuesday, 6 August 2002. At the request of the Local Member, and following consultations with both the Chairman of this Committee and the Leader of the Council, it was decided that the matter should be deferred until this meeting.

An informal consultation had taken place with English Heritage, who had been advised of the position by officers. English Heritage confirmed that the feature did require consent. A letter of support was received. A condition to be added re the maintenance of the thatched feature.

THAT there was no sustainable objection to the retention of the thatched feature and whilst not condoning its unauthorised placement on the roof of the building no further action would be taken. Condition regarding future maintenance of the thatched feature to be added.

(b) E/25005 - Unauthorised construction of a vehicular access at 55 Adelaide Grove, East Cowes

Members gave consideration as to whether circumstances justified the service of an Enforcement Notice requiring a permanent barrier to be reinstated.

THAT an Enforcement Notice be served requiring the permanent closure of the access by means of a permanent barrier (wall or fence) of no more than one metre in height. Time period for compliance – one month.