MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON TUESDAY, 6 NOVEMBER 2001 COMMENCING AT 6.00 PM

Present :

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 A J Mellor, Mr V J Morey, Mr A A Taylor, Mr D T Yates

Also Present (non voting) :

Mr R R Barry, Mrs B Lawson, Mr H Rees, Mrs S A Smart, Mr I R Stephens

RESOLVED :

THAT, subject to the addition of Mr A C Coburn in the list of apologies and subject to Minute 40 (1), being amended to read 'refused contrary to officer's recommendation', the Minutes of the meeting held on 26 October 2001 be confirmed.

42. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

Questions were put to the Chairman as follows :

Mrs L Sturt of 11 Sherbourne Avenue, Ryde in relation to Sherbourne Avenue, Ryde (PQ35/01)

Mr B Rayner, of 26 Sherbourne Avenue, Ryde in relation to Sherbourne Avenue, Ryde (PQ36/01)

Mr P Dean of 3 Winston Close, Binstead in relation to Sherbourne Avenue, Ryde (PQ37/01)

Mr D Firth of 17 Sherbourne Avenue, Ryde in relation to Sherbourne Avenue, Ryde (PQ38/01)

Mr S Shawyer of 2 Maybrick Road, Ryde in relation to Sherbourne Avenue, Ryde (PQ39/01)

Mrs S Batchelor of 18 Sherbourne Avenue, Ryde in relation to Sherbourne Avenue, Ryde (PQ40/01)

Mr A Seldon of 2 Sherbourne Avenue, Ryde in relation to Sherbourne Avenue, Ryde (PQ41/01)

Mr J Ogden of Little Pitt Place, Brighstone in relation to the siting of a anemometer, Limerstone Down, Brighstone (PQ 42/01)

Copies of the questions and the replies given are contained in the Public Question Register.

43. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Interests were declared in the following matters :

Mr B E Abraham declared a pecuniary interest in Minute 45 (c)(I)(14) - Kite Hill Farm, Wootton Bridge.

Mr D T Yates declared a pecuniary interest in Minute 45 (c)(ii)(29) - land adjacent Clarence Road/corner of Mountfield Road, Wroxall.

44. URGENT BUSINESS - TEST INSTALLATION OF WIND POWERED GENERATORS AT ST CATHERINE'S LIGHTHOUSE

The Chairman agreed to an item of urgent business relating to the test installation of wind powered generators at St Catherines Lighthouse as a decision was required before the next meeting.

The Strategic Director circulated a report indicating the wish of Trinity House Lighthouse Service to test wind turbines on a number of lighthouses around the country during the winter of 2001/2002. Members noted that such work was deemed permitted development. However where St Catherines Lighthouse was a Grade II Listed building, even taking into account the temporary nature of the works proposed, Listed Building Consent would be required.

The Committee noted that it would be advantageous to inspect the test installation should an application be made at a later date for a permanent installation on the Listed Building.

RESOLVED :

THAT Members agree to the dispensation and allow the temporary installation of wind powered generators subject to :

Details of the installation being submitted to the Strategic Director of Corporate and Environmental Services; and

The removal of any structure/equipment by the 30 April 2002.

45. REPORT OF THE STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE AND ENVIRONMENT SERVICES

(a) To consider any items deferred from the last meeting of the Committee and the Site Inspection meeting.

TCP/22370/A - Outline for residential development of 94 units (houses, flats, bungalows) accessed off Sherbourne Avenue, (revised plans and additional information - readvertised application) east of Winston Close/north of Grange Avenue existing industrial site south of Sherbourne Avenue, Ryde, Isle of Wight

Members were reminded that the application had been considered at the Development Control Committee meeting held on 16 October 2001. At that meeting it was decided a site inspection should take place, but determination of the application would not be considered until the next full Development Control Committee to be held on 6 November 2001. The site inspection was carried out on 26 October 2001.

Members were advised that since the site visit had taken place the site layout had been revised, although it was not substantially different from the original submission. There had been a number of late representations received and members attention was drawn in particular to the comments of the Highways Engineer, Tree and Landscape Officer, Applicant's agent, Council's Education Officer and the Spokesperson for Economic Development, European and Regional Issues. Two further letters of objection had also been received. A letter from the Chairman of the Isle of Wight Partnership was read out.

Members discussed various aspects of the application including mixed use of the site, the impact of the development on local schools, a play area, road infrastructure, starter units, affordable housing, sewer works and the water drainage system. The Housing Manager outlined the level of homelessness in the Ryde, Binstead and Wootton areas.

RESOLVED :

(i) THAT the application be approved, (subject to the conclusion of a planning obligation to co-ordinate the residential development of the site with light industrial development approval under TCP.21105Z (plot 2, Westridge Business Park, Cothey Way) in accordance with a schedule to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority) and make provision for a commuted payment if an agreed sum towards provision of a play area within close proximity to the site. Such agreement shall provide for the timing of such payment and the programme for the provision of the play area.

(ii) THAT a letter be sent to the applicants as follows :

Your attention is drawn to the possible presence of asbestos within these existing industrial buildings and its removal will need to be carried out by a Health and Safety Executive approved contractor under the Control of Asbestos At Work Regulations 1987 and The Asbestos (Licensing) Regulations 1983 (as amended).

(iii) THAT condition 7 to change the first 20% to 50%.

(iv) THAT an appropriate landscaping condition to be added.

(v) THAT the appropriate Highway conditions to include a Grampian condition for the off site works.

(b) Schedule of Appeals

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

RESOLVED :

THAT the report be noted.

(c) Planning Applications and Related Matters

(i) Part II and Part III

Consideration was given to items 1 - 27 of the report of the Strategic Director of Corporate and 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.

Report and Application Number	Description of Application	Decision of Application
PART II
1. TCP/00702/L	Demolition of building; construction of two blocks comprising a four storey block incorporating three shops/office units on the Cross Street frontage and including retention of part of facade, three storey block at rear of premises to include a total of one house, 24 flats and four maisonettes; pedestrian access from Cross Street & George Street Car Park, Hayters Antique & Modern Furniture, 18-20 Cross Street, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 2AD	2 (Revised plans). A letter from the Housing Association was received. Amend condition 11 from 'shop/office units' to 'residential units'.
2. TCP/06891/W	Five detached houses with garages and access road (revised scheme) (readvertised application) land rear of 11-15, Pine Tree Close, Cowes Isle of Wight	2 (revised plans) (subject to applicant's engineer completing the Stability Report Declaration Form). Letter be sent to the applicant strongly advising that the following issues need to be carefully considered. All ground works including foundation works, should be carefully supervised by an appropriate competent engineer preferably the engineers who have submitted the report which forms part of this application. Management of the site during construction works should be carefully controlled with regard to the comings and goings of construction vehicles in order to ensure minimal disturbance possible to local residents. Prior to commencement of work, the constraints placed upon the development of the site by its occupation by badgers should be recognised and that relevant regulations should be fully complied with in conjunction with the applicants' adviser and English Nature including the obtaining of licences where necessary.
3. TCP/10558/R	Extension to factory; outline for residential development, KTP Engineering and land on corner of Heathfield Road and, Colwell Road, Freshwater, Isle of Wight	6
4. TCP/16639/V	Phased redevelopment of boatyard to include building up of ground levels, new hard surfaced areas, formation of new dock and installation of travel hoist facility, repairs to seawall, construction of gabion retaining seawall, use of land for boat storage, construction of bays 5-8 and outline planning consent for bays 1-4 and 9-12 together with sailmaker's loft (readvertised application - revised scheme), River Yar Boatyard, Gasworks Lane, Norton, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight	2 (subject to a planning obligation relating to : (a) The management of the former tip site to enhance its nature conservation value as well as incorporating methods and the best way to buffer the estuary from the old refuse tip. (b) That chart information of the approach channels is provided to the Local Planning Authority within six months with subsequent chart data supplied on a biennial basis for a period of ten years). (Note to applicant): You are strongly advised to design the layout of the services and equipment/storage facilities within the boatsheds to minimise drainage from water incursion in the event that the site is ever subject to flooding.
5. TCP/20820/B	Variation of Condition No. 6 on TCP/20820 to allow increased working hours from 0700 to 2300 hours daily, (revised description) (readvertised application), Broadfields Farm, Chapel Lane, Merstone Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 3BZ	6
6. TCP/24273	Demolition of dwelling; construction of 3 detached houses; formation of vehicular access, Green Meadow, Egypt Hill, Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO31 8BP	2 (Revised plans). Revised proposals now relate to two detached dwellings rather than three as described in the heading. Letter to be sent to applicants strongly advising that all excavation and foundation works are inspected very carefully and such inspection should be carried out by an appropriate competent qualified engineer (preferably the engineer who carried out the submitted geotechnical report) in order to ensure full compliance takes place with regard to the submitted ground stability appraisal report which forms part of this consent.) Comments of the Architects' Panel on the revised scheme were received.
PART III
7. TCP/00160/D	Alterations & conversion of vacant warehouse to form 7 houses & 6 flats including new dormer windows on south elevation, Dibbens Removals, The Maltings, Bennett Street, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 2BJ	2 Condition 5 to read as follows : J24 - visibility and sight lines. J32 - accesses. J51 - closure of access. K01 - parking, loading, unloading. K05
8. TCP/01970/K	Garden studio to accommodate all year round courses in pottery, painting, woodwork and sculpture Seahorses, Victoria Road, Freshwater, Isle of Wight	2
9. A/02248	1 x 3 sided advance sign with 2 sides only illuminated; 2 x double sided illuminated advance signs; 1 non-illuminated post mounted sign; 1 double sided illuminated sign; illuminated fascia sign on front elevation; illuminated wall mounted signs & 1 non-illuminated wall mounted sign for Brewers Fayre; 1 illuminated double sided totem sign; 1 illuminated directional sign; 1 double sided directional sign; 4 illuminated wall mounted signs; 1 non-illuminated wall mounted sign for Travel Inn, site of proposed Brewers Fayre and Travel Inn, Newport Quays, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight	2 (Revised plans).
10. TCP/04395/X	Outline for single dwelling and alterations to vehicular access, (readvertised application - revised plans), land adjoining Afton House, Afton Road, Freshwater, PO40 9TB	2 (Letter to accompany decision notice advising applicant/agent that prior to work commencing on site, a careful search for reptiles and amphibians should be carried out and all reasonable efforts made to clear the site of these species).
11. TCP/05389/R	Conversion of roof space to form additional en-suite bedroom accommodation (revised design) (readvertised application), The New Holmwood Hotel, 65 Queens Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO31 8BW	2 (Revised plans).
12. TCP/08646/H	Greenhouse, Bullen Mead Nursery, Bullen Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1QE	2
13. TCPL/13212/Z	Extension to form function room & associated store & WC's with glazed link, Albert Cottage Country House Hotel, York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6BD	2 Representation from the Tree Officer was received.
14. TCP/13565/X	Erection of building for agricultural livestock, Kite Hill Farm, Kite Hill, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 4LE	8 (Mr B E Abraham declared a pecuniary interest in this item and left the room.) It was felt the Environmental Health Manager should be invited to attend the next meeting to clarify a number of issues.
15. TCP/14438/D	Outline for residential development, land adjoining and to rear of, Prospect Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight	3 Comments from the Highway Officer were received.
16. TCP/20732/A	Conservatory; extension at 1st floor level to form en-suite bedroom, 36 Parklands Avenue, Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO31 7NH	2
17. TCP/21144/C	Temporary siting of a 30m high mast to collect anemometry data, eastern edge of Brighstone Forest and north of Worsley Trail, Limerstone Down, Brighstone, Newport, Isle of Wight	6
18. TCP/22889/A	Detached house with parking (aorm), land rear of 8 Mitchell Avenue, fronting, Southgrove Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight	2 (standard ground stability letter to accompany decision notice).
19. TCP/23119/B	Renewal: Temporary use for a further 3 months on land (one morning a week) as a market at Council car park, north west & south east of Council offices, Sea Street; temporary use of Seaclose Quay for parking of coaches, Council Car Park, Sea Street and land at, The Quay, Newport, Isle of Wight	2 Condition 1 changed to 31 January 2002. Comments of the Property Services Manager were received, together with a letter of objection from a Newport resident.
20. TCP/23750/A	Change of use from (class B1) light industrial to (class B2) general industrial for production & fitting of semi displacement motor cruisers former Island Plastics International Ltd, Prospect Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight	2 Cowes Town Council had no objection. Highway Engineer recommends a condition regarding provision of parking, loading and unloading space within the site. Comments from the Chief Environmental Protection Officer were received.
21. TCP/24095	Formation of car park for Shanklin Bowling Club, land adjacent 15, Hyde Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight	2 (Revised plans). On condition 2 add : '...and then carried out in accordance with the agreed details.' That a covering letter be sent to the applicant and agent to draw to their attention the requirement to obtain a licence from English Nature for working within close proximity to a badger sett.
22. TCP/24112/A	Terrace of 2 houses and 2 maisonettes; formation of vehicular access onto Palmerston Road (corrected description) (readvertised application), land on corner of Alexandra Road and, Palmerston Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight	6 (Revised plans).
23. TCP/24197	Beach hut (revised plans), site A, land north of Beach House, The Promenade, Totland Bay, Isle of Wight	2 (Revised plans). A letter of objection was received. A letter was received on behalf of four residents of Beach House.
24. LBC/24295	LBC for extension to form function room and associated store and WC's; glazed link, Albert Cottage Country House Hotel, York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6BD	2 Representation from the Tree Officer was received.
25. TCP/24309	Alterations, including new roof and conversion of barn/garage to form one holiday unit, Barn adjacent to Highview, Palmers Road, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle of Wight	2 (revised plans). (subject to standard covering letter for barn conversions). Additional condition linking the holiday accommodation to the residential property so it is all one unit. The Parish Council raised no objection.
26. TCP/24343	Outline for a house, 6 Ternal Mead, Godshill, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight	2 Amend condition 4 to include : '...the boundary treatment to be retained thereafter.'
27. TCP/24355	Demolition of house; proposed terrace of 4 houses, 8, St. Johns Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7NR	4

(ii) Part IV - Items Other Than Current Issues

28. G/23/U/265/01 - Unauthorised construction of a porch less than 2 metres away from the highway at 2 Oakfield Road, East Cowes

Consideration was given as to whether circumstances justified the service of an Enforcement Notice requiring the removal of the porch at 2 Oakfield Road, East Cowes.

RESOLVED :

THAT an Enforcement Notice be served requiring the removal of the porch. Time period for compliance three months.

29. TCP/2012P - Detached house with attached garage and formation of vehicular access from Mountfield Road (revised scheme), land adjacent 55 Clarence Road/corner of Mountfield Road, Wroxall

(Mr D T Yates declared a pecuniary interest in this item and left the room).

A letter from the applicants agent was received and a further letter of representation from an objector was received.

Members gave consideration as to whether the details submitted by the developer seeking compliance with condition 2 of TCP/2102P which related to ground levels, were considered satisfactory to the degree that the amenities of adjoining properties would be protected to a satisfactory degree.

RESOLVED :

THAT the application be deferred for a site visit to be held on Friday, 16 November 2001.

30. TCP/20540A - Retention of garden wall/fence and alterations to rear garden resulting in a raised level at 17 Trinity Road, Ventnor

Consideration was given as to whether the alterations to the rear garden resulting in a raised level required the benefit of planning permission.

RESOLVED :

THAT no further action be taken in respect of the changes to level of rear garden.

31. TCP/22128A - Surface water balancing pond, including inlet and outlet structures, land north of Mountbatten Drive, Newport

Members were updated on negotiations undertaken since the consideration of the report in March 2001 and consideration was given as to whether the adoption of the pond as part of the drainage scheme in the light of the offer from the developers of �20,000 to cover future maintenance liabilities was appropriate a Section 106 Agreement was now necessary in light of the proposal to enter into an agreement with the Highway Engineer.

Members felt that even with the offer, there should be no liability in the long term or short term for the Council.

RESOLVED :

THAT the application be deferred for further negotiations.

CHAIRMAN