MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON TUESDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER 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 V J Morey (deputising for Mr D J Knowles), Mr G P Price, Mr D T Yates

Also Present (non voting) :

Mr R R Barry, Mr M J Cunningham, Mr P D Joyce, Mrs B Lawson, Mrs M J Lloyd, Mr I R Stephens, Mr A J Tiltman

Apologies :

Mr D J Knowles, Mr A A Taylor

RESOLVED :

THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 24 August 2001 be confirmed.

22. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Interests were declared in the following matters :

Mr A C Coburn declared an interest in Minute 24 (c) (i) 9 - K F C Drive Through, Coppins Bridge, Newport.

Mr C B W Chapman declared an interest in Minute 24 (c) (i) 6 - 24 Bank Gardens, Ryde.

23. URGENT BUSINESS - TCP/23119A TEMPORARY USE FOR ONE YEAR (ONE MORNING A WEEK) OF LAND AS A MARKET AT CAR PARK ADJACENT TO COUNCIL OFFICES, SEA STREET; AND TEMPORARY USE OF SEACLOSE QUAY FOR PARKING OF COACHES, THE QUAY, NEWPORT

The Director of Environment Services reminded members that the current temporary planning permission in respect of the weekly market and parking arrangements in Newport were due to expire on 30 September 2001. A request for a three month extension to the temporary permission had been received as the relocation of the market was still being investigated. It was anticipated that a satisfactory outcome would be reached by the end of the year.

Because of the representations that had been received last time it was felt that a planning application should be submitted. Members expressed concern as to the lack of progress made on the relocation of the market.

RESOLVED :

THAT an extension of the temporary planning permission by a period of three months up to 31 December 2001 be agreed by requesting the immediate submission of a planning application which should be determined at the earliest possible opportunity.

24. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT SERVICES

(a) Parkhurst Prison Estates

(Mr G Price declared a pecuniary interest in this item but had received dispensation from the Secretary of State under Section 97(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 which enabled him to speak on this matter).

(Mr D T Yates declared an interest in this item and took no further part in the discussion or voting thereon).

Members were reminded that the application had been considered at the Development Control Committee held on 14 August 2001. At that meeting the applications were deferred to allow consideration of an additional length of road to link Clissold Road with the proposed new junction at Site D, opposite St Mary's Hospital.

A letter of intent dated 31 August 2001 was received from HM Prison Service and was read out which confirmed monies accruing would be used as far as possible on infrastructure on the estates.

TCP/23598 - Adjacent 4 Lonsdale Avenue (Site B)

TCP/23605A - Rear of 8-11 Miller Close, north of Lonsdale Avenue (Site K)

TCP/23605 - Rear of 24-43 Rooke Street, west of Miller Close (Site H)

TCP/23596 - North of Nicholson Street (Site A)

RESOLVED :

THAT the applications be approved subject to appropriate conditions.

(b) Schedule of Appeals

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

Members were advised that an appeal for TCP/21047E the former United Reform Church, The Mall, Brading had been lodged. Members were asked to nominate a Councillor to represent the Council at the appeal.

RESOLVED :

(i) THAT the report be noted.

(ii) THAT Mrs M A Jarman represent the Council at the appeal hearing for TCP/21047E the former United Reform Church, The Mall, Brading.

(c) Planning Applications and Related Matters

(i) Part II and Part III

Consideration was given to items 1 - 29 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 was drawn to the attention of Members when considering the application. A note is made to this effect in the minutes.

(ii) Part IV - Items Other Than Current Issues

(a) CS2/7 - West View Cottage, Farriers Way, Shorwell

Consideration was given to authorisation of formal action against the continuing deterioration of the listed building known as West View Cottage, Farriers Way, Shorwell by the serving of a Listed Building Repairs Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, due not only to the fabric of this listed structure but also the visual amenities of the Conservation Area in which it stands.

A letter of support from the local member was referred to.

RESOLVED :

THAT formal action be authorised by the serving of a Listed Building Repairs Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, requiring the completion of the works numbered 1-5 in the report, within two months of the date of the serving of the Notice.

(b) Amendments to Regulations under Part 24 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted) Order 1995 - Development by Telecommunications Code System Operators

Members were updated on amendments to the Regulations relating to development proposals by or on behalf of Telecommunications Code System Operators.

RESOLVED :

THAT the report be noted.

CHAIRMAN