MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - SITE INSPECTIONS HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON THURSDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER 2002 COMMENCING AT 12.33 PM
Present :
Mrs M J Miller (Chairman), Mr B E Abraham, Mr J H Fleming, Mr E Fox, Mr J F Howe, Mrs M A Jarman, Mr A J Mellor (deputising for Mr A A Taylor), Mr V J Morey, Mrs S A Smart (deputising for Mr D T Yates), Mr D G Williams
Apologies :
Mr A C Coburn, Mr C H Lillywhite, Mr A A Taylor, Mr D T Yates
Also Present (non voting) :
Mr A C Bartlett, Mrs B Lawson, Mrs J L Wareham
52. MINUTES
RESOLVED :
THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 27 August 2002 be confirmed.
53. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Interests were declared in the following matters :
Mrs M J Miller declared a personal interest in Minute 56 - Land rear of 25 and 27 High Street, Wootton Bridge and was not present during the discussion and voting thereon.
Mr J F Howe and Mr A J Mellor declared a personal interest in Minute 54 (Item 3) - Ventnor Botanic Garden, The Undercliff Drive, Ventnor and were not present during the discussion and voting thereon.
Mr B E Abraham declared a personal interest in Minute 54 (Item 1) - Thorness Bay Holiday Park, Cowes and was not present during the discussion and voting thereon.
54. REPORT OF THE STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE AND ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
Planning Applications and Related Matters
Consideration was given to items 1 - 3 of the report of the Strategic Director of Corporate and Environment 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.
Application: |
(Mr B E Abraham declared a personal interest in this item and left the room). 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. |
Additional Representations: |
None. |
Decision: |
Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register. Letter to be sent with decision notice drawing the applicant’s attention to members’ concerns regarding the nature of the access road within the site and the Highways Engineer regarding the possibility of improvements to the condition of the public highway leading to the site. |
Conditions: |
As per report (Item 1). |
Application: |
(Mr J F Howe and Mr A J Mellor declared a personal interest in this item and left the room). TCP/21427/F |
Details: |
Ventnor Botanic Garden, The Undercliffe Drive, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1UL. Retention of sculpture. |
Additional Representations: |
Two additional letters objecting to the retention of the sculpture were reported. |
Decision: |
Temporary approval for a limited period, expiring on 31 September 2002, on or before which the sculpture shall be permanently removed from the site and the land shall be restored to its former condition. |
Conditions |
As per report (Item 3). |
55. POSITION OF THE CHAIRMAN
Due to the Chairman having declared a personal interest in the following matter and therefore vacating the Chair it was :
RESOLVED :
THAT Mr J F Howe be elected Chairman for the following item.
56. REPORT OF THE STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE AND ENVIRONMENT SERVICES - CONTINUED
Application: |
(Mrs M J Miller declared a personal interest in this item and left the room). TCP/00886/J |
Details: |
Land at 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). |
Additional Representations: |
None. |
Decision: |
Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register. |
Conditions: |
As per report (Item 2). |
CHAIRMAN