MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON TUESDAY, 4 NOVEMBER 2003 COMMENCING AT 5.00 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 I R Stephens (deputising for Mr V J Morey), Mr A A Taylor, Mr J A Whittaker, Mr D G Williams, Mr D T Yates

 

Apologies :   

 

Mr V J Morey

 

Also present (non voting) :

 

Mrs T M Butchers, Mr J Effemey, Mr P D Joyce, Mr R G Mazillius, Mr A J Mundy

 

 

 


61.             MINUTES

 

RESOLVED :

 

THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 24 October 2003 be confirmed.

 

62.             DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

Interests were declared in the following matters:

 

Mr A A Taylor declared a prejudicial interest in minute 63 (a) (i) 4 - Land rear of 2-12, Nelson Street, Ryde

 

Mr J A Whittaker declared a prejudicial interest in minute 63 (a) (i) 7 - Essex House, Baring Road, Cowes

 

Mrs T M Butchers declared a prejudicial interest in minute 63 (a) (i) 9 - Chale Bay Farm, Military Road, Chale, Ventnor

 

63.             REPORT OF THE HEAD OF PLANNING SERVICES

 

(a)               Planning Applications and Related Matters

 

(i)                 Part II and Part III

 

Consideration was given to items 1 - 12 of the report of the Head of Planning Services.

 

RESOLVED :

 

THAT the 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.

 

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:

(During the debate, Mr C B W Chapman declared a personal interest and remained present)

 

TCP/09257/B

Details:

Richmond Hotel, Esplanade, Ventnor

Conversion of 1st & 2nd floors of hotel to form 4 flats; retention of ground floor as bar/restaurant; provision of balconies on front elevation at 1st & 2nd floor level

 

Public Participants:

 

Mr Tim Reed (Applicant)

Additional Representations:

 

A letter from the local Member was received and read out

 

Comments from Planning Officer

 

Comment:

Members expressed concern regarding the lack of tourism policy for the Ventnor area, the Head of Planning Services said that Members comments on this matter could be accommodated within the Local Development Framework and would refer this matter to the Policy Manager

 

Decision:

Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register

 

Conditions:

As per report (item 2)

 

Application:

TCP/09338/Y

Details:

Marshalling area, Ferry Road, East Cowes

Variation of condition no.1 on TCP/3474/P & condition no.2 on TCP/9338/T to allow parking of trailers and HGV's between the hours of 0700 and 2300 for a temporary period of 12 months

Comment:

This application was withdrawn by the applicant

 

 

Application:

(Mr A A Taylor declared a prejudicial interest and left the room for this item)

 

TCP/09477/D

Details:

Land rear of 2-12, Nelson Street, Ryde

Demolition of garages; conversion of coach house to form a dwelling; construction of a terrace of 3 houses and double garage (revised scheme)(readvertised application)

 

Public Participants:

 

Miss Imogen Baden-Powell (Objector)

Additional Representations:

 

Comments from Highway Engineer

 

Eight additional letters of objection were received

 

Comments from Planning Officer

Comment:

None

 

Decision:

Contrary to officer recommendation –

Refusal of planning permission, for the reasons set out in the Part II Register

 

Reasons:

Members felt that there were inadequate turning facilities for vehicles and that the application would have an adverse impact on the character of the Conservation Area.

 

(item 4)

 

 

 

 

 

Application:

(During debate Mr I R Stephens declared a prejudicial interest as Chairman of the Social Services, Housing and Benefits Select Committee and left the room for this item)

 

TCP/11819/F

Details:

92 Carisbrooke Road, Newport

Change of use from a dwelling to provide office accommodation

Public Participants:

 

Mr Duncan Maguire (Objector)

 

Mrs Janet Stevens (Applicant)

Additional Representations:

 

Comments from the Architectural Liaison Officer

 

A letter from the Applicant was received

 

Comments from Planning Officer

 

Comment:

The local Member spoke on this item

 

Decision:

Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register

 

Conditions:

As per report (item 5)

 

Application:

TCP/12291/J

Details:

Land rear of Royal Essex Cottage and Syringa, High Street, Godshill, Ventnor

Erection of 2 storey detached building forming bed & breakfast accommodation at ground floor level with owners living accommodation over

Public Participants:

 

Mr Richard Hilton (Applicant)

Additional Representations:

 

None

 

Comment:

None

 

Decision:

Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register

Conditions:

 

As per the report (item 6)

 

 

Application:

(Mr J A Whittaker declared a prejudicial interest on this item and left the room)

 

TCP/18349/S

Details:

Essex House, Baring Road, Cowes

Demolition of dwelling; construction of a terrace of 4 town houses fronting Cliff Road; 3/6 storey building to provide 10 flats; formation of vehicular access

 

Public Participants:

 

Mr Christopher Tibbs (Objector)

 

Mrs Janet Budden (Objector)

Additional Representations:

 

None

Comment:

None

 

Decision:

Deferred by the Members to the next full Development Control Committee meeting

Reasons:

Members felt they needed further confirmation that the proposals are acceptable from a stability point of view and it was there wish for the Costal Manager Officer to attend the next Development Control Committee meeting

 

(item 7)

 

Application:

 

TCP/21214/P

Details:

Haven Holidays, Nodes Point Holiday Park, Nodes Road, St. Helens, Ryde

Construction of 14 static caravan bases on site of existing car park (revised scheme) (readvertised application)

Public Participants:

 

Mr Brian Williams (St. Helens Parish Council)

 

Mr Alan Castledine (Applicant)

Additional Representations:

 

Comments from Highway Engineer

 

Thirteen additional letters of objection from local residents received

 

Comments from Planning Officer

 

Comment:

The Local Member spoke on this item

 

Decision:

Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register

(Revised Scheme)

 

Conditions:

An additional condition stating that ownership of the application site be kept with one owner to be added

 

Condition 6 to be amended to read as follows:

 

The caravan units hereby approved shall not be occupied by any person, family or group of persons for any period exceeding six week in any rolling calendar year without the written prior consent of the Local Planning Authority

 

As per report (item 8)

 

Application:

TCP/24112/B

Details:

Land on corner of Alexandra Road and, Palmerston Road, Shanklin

5 holiday units comprising a pair of semi-detached houses; 2 storey building to provide 2 flats & 1 house; formation of vehicular access & parking (revised plans)

Public Participants:

 

Andrew Hitt (Agent)

Additional Representations:

 

None

Comment:

None

Decision:

Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register

Conditions:

As per report (item 10)

 

Application:

TCP/25536

Details:

22 Shore Road, Cowes

Detached house (revised proposal - reduced length, reduced height) (re-advertised application)

 

Public Participants:

 

Mr Ian Moody (Objector)

 

Mrs Marian Ince (Objector)

Additional Representations:

 

A letter of objection from one of the adjoining neighbours was received

 

A fax from the Applicants Agent was read out

 

Comment:

The Local Member spoke on this item

 

Decision:

Deferred for a Site Inspection by the Development Control Committee

 

Conditions:

(item 11)

 

Application:

TCP/04537/C

Details:

Bowdens Mead Lodge, Westminster Lane, Newport

Demolition of bungalow; residential development of 33 houses with parking & access road off Westminster Lane

Public Participants:

 

None

 

Additional Representations:

 

Comments from Environment Agency

 

Fax from English Nature

 

Comments from the Architectural Liaison Officer

 

Comment:

None

 

Decision:

Deferred for a Site Inspection by the Development Control Committee

 

Conditions:

 

(item 1)

 

Application:

 

TCP/21907/E

Details:

Chale Bay Farm, Military Road, Chale, Ventnor

Single storey building to provide bar & dining area with ancillary kitchen/toilet facilities/implement store

 

Public Participants:

 

None

Additional Representations:

 

A letter from the applicant was received

 

A letter from the Local Member was received and read out

 

Comment:

Members felt, that in regard to the possible benefits to tourism and employment this application could bring to the area, would out way the reasons for refusal outlined in the planning report

 

Decision:

Contrary to Officers recommendation –

Conditional planning approval

 

Conditions:

Due to Members going against Officer recommendation, The Head of Planning Services invoked the “cooling off” procedure to enable Members to reflect on the proposed decision, and for Officers after consultation, prepare a report to return to Committee, commenting on the sustainability of the proposed reasons for granting conditional planning permission

 

(item 9)

 

Application:

TCP/25823

Details:

Land adjacent 2 Hungerberry Close and fronting, Victoria Avenue, Shanklin

Change of use of land to private garden

 

Public Participants:

 

None

Additional Representations:

 

None

 

Comment:

None

 

Decision:

Conditional planning approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register

 

Conditions:

As per the report (item 12)

 

 

(b)               Other Matters Not Relating To Current Planning Applications

 

(i)         TCP(E)18550/E Unauthorised siting of a second satellite dish on a block of flats below 15 metres in height, 33 Pier Street, Ventnor

 

Consideration was given to whether circumstances justified the service of an Enforcement Notice requiring the removal of the second satellite dish from the rear of 33 Pier Street, Ventnor.

 

RESOLVED :

 

THAT no further action to be taken in respect of the satellite dish.

 

TCP/20443E and TCP/9702 Two unauthorised mobile homes being used for residential purposes at Hawthorn Manor Farm, Chale Green, and one mobile home and one caravan being used for residential purposes at Sheep Lane Farm, Chale

 

Consideration was given to determine whether in the light of changed circumstances additional enforcement action should be taken seeking the cessation of residential use of two mobile homes at Hawthorn Manor Farm, and one mobile home and a caravan at Sheep Lane Farm, and their removal from the land.  Members were also asked to consider an extra point of enforcement in regards to any additional caravan or mobile homes on “all”, in amendment to “both” of these sites

 

RESOLVED :

 

             THAT the following recommendations be authorised:

 

1.    To reaffirm Committee decision of 23 April 2002, to take enforcement action against remaining mobile home/caravans which were mentioned in 2002 report.

 

To authorise enforcement action requiring the cessation of use of the two mobile homes at Hawthorn Manor Farm and the cessation of residential use of the caravan and mobile home at Sheep Lane Farm and removal of the caravan and mobile homes from the respective farms.  Time for compliance, six months from when the notice takes effect.

 

To authorise enforcement action in respect of cessation of residential use and removal (where appropriate) of any additional caravan or mobile home from one or all properties as subsequent investigations may be necessary beyond those already authorised by this and previous reports.

 

(c)        Urgent Buisness

 

E/21249/G     Enforcement action in respect of Medham Village, Medham Farm Lane, off Newport Road, Northwood

 

Consideration was given to the developer’s offer of withdrawing their appeal against an Enforcement Notice if the Council extends the compliance period from three to twelve months.  Members noted the additional representations that had been received from the Medham Village Residents Committee along with a letter from the local Member, which was read out.  The Committee were also asked to consider authorisation of a second recommendation in regard to compliance of the Enforcement notice, alongside the recommendation in the report.

 

RESOLVED :

 

            THAT as recommended:

 

1.      In the light of the additional information to agree to extend the compliance period of the Enforcement Notice from three months to twelve months on the basis that the developer withdraws his appeal.

 

2.  That the developer be advised that the Local Planning Authority will monitor the site over the compliance period and that it will expect full compliance within the allocated time with a failure to lead to consideration of action through the Magistrates’ Court.

 

(d)               Schedule of Appeals

 

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

 

RESOLVED :

 

THAT the report be noted.

 

CHAIRMAN