MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE – SITE INSPECTIONS HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON FRIDAY, 30 JANUARY 2004 COMMENCING AT 12.40 pm

Present :

Mrs M J Miller (Chairman), Mr B E Abraham, Mr C B W Chapman, Mr J H Fleming, Mr J F Howe, Mrs M A Jarman, Mr C H Lillywhite, Mr A A Taylor, Mr D T Yates

Apologies :

Mr A C Coburn, Mr E Fox, Mr V J Morey, Mr J A Whittaker, Mr D G Williams,

Also present (non voting) :

Mr D J Knowles, Mr H Rees, Mrs S A Smart

87. MINUTES

RESOLVED :

THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 20 January 2004 be confirmed.

88. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Interests were declared in the following matters:

Mr A A Taylor declared a personal interest in minute 89 – 1 – rear of 47 & 49 Great Preston Road, with access off Elm Close, Ryde, as the some of the objectors are known to him.

Mr A A Taylor declared a personal interest in minute 89 – 3 – Land adjacent 17-18, Winchester Close, Newport, as some of the objectors are known to him.

89. 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 five 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/02829/F
Details:	Rear of 47 & 49 Great Preston Road with access off, Elm Close, Ryde Detached house with garage; formation of vehicular access
Additional Representations:	None
Comment:	The local Member spoke on this item
Decision:	Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register Letter to be sent to Applicant to ensure that the garage is adequately sized Representation to be sent to Engineering Services in regard to parking
Conditions:	As per the report (item 1)
Application:	TCP/14470/Z
Details:	Land between Node Close and Rotary Court and north of, Southfield Gardens, Ryde Demolition of east wing (18 Upton Road) of Southfield; outline for residential development of 14 houses with parking & vehicular access, (revised description and address), (readvertised application)
Additional Representations:	None
Comment:	None
Decision:	Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register (Subject to a Section 106 Planning Obligation requiring a financial contribution of an amount to be agreed towards junction improvements as part of a larger highway improvement scheme for the Haylands area.) Letter be sent to applicants advising that the design and appearance as indicated on the illustrative plans and elevations of the various house types submitted with the application are not considered of an appropriate standard with particular reference to the design and appearance of the terrace of three units adjacent the property Southfields
Conditions:	As per the report (item 2)
Application:	TCP/13631/C
Details:	Land adjacent 17-18, Winchester Close, Newport Two storey building to provide four flats; vehicular access and parking, (revised scheme)
Additional Representations:	None
Comment:	The local Member spoke on this item
Decision:	Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register
Conditions:	Addition condition to be added in regard to the extension of the footpath As per report (item 3)
Application:	TCP/25447/A
Details:	39 Lower Church Road, Cowes Alterations; single storey extension to form living room; alterations to roof to include conversion of & extension to roof space to provide additional living accommodation with balcony & balustrading on rear elevation at 1st floor level, (revised scheme)
Additional Representations:	None
Comment:	None
Decision:	Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register (revised plans)
Conditions:	As per report (item 4)
Application:	TCP/01813/N
Details:	Clifton Home For The Elderly, Broadway, Totland Bay Demolition of building; construction of a 2 storey building and a 2/3 storey building to form 14 flats with associated parking
Additional Representations:	Four letters and one email received from the Applicants Agent, sections of which were read out to the Committee
Comment:	The local Member spoke on this item Members thought that the access for the site was inadequate
Decision:	Contrary to Officers’ recommendation, Members refused planning permission
Reasons:	Application was refused for reasons of substandard and inadequate access, subject to visibility.

90. URGENT BUSINESS

The Chairman agreed to the following item of urgent business, as a decision was required before the next meeting.

(i) E/24579/B – Enforcement Notice relating to use of part of premises for the preparation of fish and shellfish, The Boathouse, Blake & Spencer, Esplanade, Ventnor, Isle of Wight

Members considered whether in the light of recent correspondence from the Planning Inspectorate, following a submission of an appeal, they should withdraw the current Enforcement Notice and re-serve or whether to continue through the appeal process with the existing notice

RESOLVED :

THAT the period of compliance on the existing notice be extended by eight months to the end of 30 September 2004 on the understanding that the appeal is withdrawn immediately.

CHAIRMAN