Development Control Minutes

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON TUESDAY, 8 OCTOBER 2002 COMMENCING AT 5.00 PM

Mr A A Taylor (Vice Chairman in the Chair), 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 D G Williams, Mr D T Yates

Mr A A Taylor declared a personal and prejudicial interest (as a family member carries out works for the applicant) in Minute 67(b) - The Albion Hotel, Freshwater Bay, and was not present during the discussion and voting thereon.

Due to the Chairman having declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the following matter and therefore vacating the Chair it was :

(b) TCP/08200/X - Demolition of single and 2 storey building at northern end of hotel; construction of 3 storey extension to provide 15 bedrooms and bathroom suites; new entrance and associated office accommodation; alterations to improve existing bedrooms at 1^st floor level, The Albion Hotel, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight

Members were reminded that the application had been considered at the Development Control Committee meeting held on 17 September 2002. At that meeting it was decided to defer the application so that Officers could negotiate with the applicant’s agent in order to achieve a scheme more in keeping with the site.

A meeting had subsequently been held and was attended by both the applicant and his agent who had requested that the application be determined in the submitted form.

Members considered the design implications of the proposal in relation to the economic, employment and tourist benefits of the scheme to the Island generally and Freshwater in particular. In this particular case, it was decided that although no design improvements had been obtained since the earlier deferral, the benefits of the scheme outweighed any aesthetic considerations and therefore the application should be approved, with appropriate conditions.

THAT the application be approved contrary to officer recommendation, appropriate conditions to be added.

Mr J F Howe vacated the Chair and the Chairman re-entered the room and resumed the Chair.

Consideration was given to items 1 - 9 of the report of the Strategic Director of Corporate and Environment Services.

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:	TCP/10633/R
Details:	Springfield Court, Springvale Road, Seaview, Isle of Wight. Demolition of existing building; 2/4 storey development comprising 14 flats and 4 houses.
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	Human Rights issues from the Council’s Senior Solicitor.
Comment:	None.
Decision:	Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register. (Subject to applicants entering into a planning obligation with the Planning Authority to : (i) make provisions for four affordable housing units either by suitable off-site provision and/or payment of agreed commuted financial contribution and (ii) to enter into a Landscape Management Plan).
Conditions	As per report (Item 1).

Application:	TCP/05169/C
Details:	Site of Rosemary, Copse Lane, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9DA. Demolition of dwelling; construction of 2 pairs of semi-detached houses, terrace of 4 houses, 2 blocks of garages; formation of vehicular access.
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	None.
Comments:	None.
Decision:	Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions	As per report (Item 2).

Application:	TCP/08146/P
Details:	The Farm, Gaggerhill Lane, Brighstone, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 4DX. Continued use of land for the keeping of horses, animal sanctuary and grazing of stock; variation of condition no. 4 on TCP/8146C to permit occupancy for agricultural purposes together with the keeping of horses and the running of an animal sanctuary.
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	An additional letter from the applicant. Fax from an objector asking for a deferral.
Comments:	None.
Decision:	Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions	The reason for Condition 1 should be as follows : ‘To ensure that, should the use of the land and occupation of the bungalow by the applicant in connection with an animal sanctuary cease, the use of the land will revert to agriculture, and the authorised occupation of the bungalow shall be in connection with agriculture or forestry, as required by condition on the original planning approval TCP/1846C/RD/4588W, as approved in November 1964.’ Additional condition as follows : 7. The animal sanctuary hereby approved shall be used for the safe keeping of horses, cows, donkeys, goats, sheep and pigs, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason : To ensure that animals kept are appropriate for the countryside and that the site does not become a sanctuary for exotic species, whose presence could be detrimental to the character and amenities of the area. As per report (Item 3).

Application:	TCP/10176/B
Details:	Land at Wootton House, site of coach house, Station Road, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4RE. Demolition of redundant coach house; residential development of 5 detached houses with garages and access drive off Station Road and alterations to vehicular access (revised scheme) (readvertised application).
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	Human Rights issues from the Council’s Senior Solicitor.
Comments:	(Revised plans).
Decision:	Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions	As per report (Item 4).

Application:	TCP/12426/D
Details:	15, High Street, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1RZ. Change of use of ground floor, 1st and 2nd floor to educational use (Class D1).
Public Participants:	Mr Ian Weston, Island Volunteers (Applicant).
Additional Representations:	Letter from applicant’s representative. Letter from the local member. Human Rights issues from the Council’s Senior Solicitor.
Comments:	None.
Decision:	Members recognised that the permanent loss of a residential unit on upper floors in Ventnor town centre would be contrary to Policies H8 and R8 of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan, but also that the proposed educational use of the upper floors of the property had the potential to benefit the Local Community. Therefore, notwithstanding the officer recommendation to refuse the application, members considered it would, in this particular case, be appropriate to grant temporary consent for 5 years and personal to Island Volunteers.
Conditions:	(Item 5).

Application:	TCP/14737/A
Details:	Barn adjacent Sandstones, Laceys Lane, Niton, Ventnor, Isle of Wight. House and new covered way to form a link to the existing barn, shared access with 'Drifters'; formation of parking and turning area; relocation of stables.
Public Participants:	Mr Howes (Objector). Mr David Hirst (Applicant).
Additional Representations:	Letter to Chairman signed by fourteen residents of Laceys Lane and Newport Road, Niton. Comments from the Ecology Officer, no evidence of bats. Letter from the local member.
Comments:	None.
Decision:	Deferred for a site inspection by the Development Control Committee.
Conditions	As per report (item 6).

Application:	TCP/24880/A
Details:	Red Gate, Hillway Road, Bembridge, Isle Of Wight, PO35 5PN. Demolition of timber bungalow; construction of chalet bungalow; alterations to vehicular access.
Public Participants:	Mr Robert Condon (Applicant).
Additional Representations:	None.
Comments:	Members were concerned with the windows in the roof.
Decision:	Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions	Condition to be added re obscuring glass in windows and permitted development rights removed. As per report (Item 9).

Application:	TCP/17105/C
Details:	Tideways Cottage, The Causeway, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight, PO40 9TN. Porch; timber decking with balustrading.
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	Comments from Estuaries Officer. Representation statement from adjoining occupier. Human Rights issues from Council’s Senior Solicitor.
Comments:	Letter to be sent drawing the applicant’s attention to the views of the AONB Officer and the Development Control Committee’s concern that the continuing alterations to the property and its surroundings have the potential to be damaging to the designated AONB.
Decision:	Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions	Additional condition as follows : ‘The development hereby approved shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the plans attached to and forming part of this decision notice. No variations to the design, location or extent of the porch and decking hereby approved shall be undertaken unless the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority is obtained in advance of such works being carried out. Reason : To ensure that the impact of the proposed development on the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is minimised.’ As per report (item 7).

Application:	TCP/24514
Details:	Land adjacent Ashdown House, Ashlake Farm Lane, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle of Wight. Outline for dwelling.
Public Participants:	None.
Additional Representations:	Human Rights issues from Council’s Senior Solicitor.
Comments:	(Revised plans)
Decision:	Conditional planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.
Conditions	As per report (item 8).

(a) TCP/1081/V - Unauthorised erection of four advertisement boards, Hazel Green Holiday Village, New Road, Wootton

The Committee was advised that during June 2001 a report had been received alleging that four large advertisements had been erected at Hazel Green Holiday Village, New Road, Wootton. The Council’s Enforcement Officer met with the manager of the site and explained that the adverts would require consent. In August 2001 a letter with the relevant fee arrived, but there was no application enclosed. Members considered whether the circumstances justified the service of an Enforcement Notice that required the removal of the adverts.

(i) THAT the operator be advised that the continued display of the signs in the absence of any formal consent was illegal and could result in a prosecution.

(ii) THAT the Local Planning Authority, expressed its frustration that the operator had failed to remedy the breach but given the circumstances, had decided not to take the matter further.

(b) TCP/20059J - Repair works to barn, Fair Oaks Farm, Lower Woodside Road, Wootton

Members were reminded that the site had been the subject of a report on 14 May 2002. Consideration was given as to whether the degree of works which the landowner had considered to be a repair to a building had resulted in its reconstruction to the degree that the formal consent of the Local Planning Authority should have been obtained.

THAT the information put forward by the landowner be noted and on balance resolve to accept the interpretation that the works undertaken to the building could be accepted as a repair and as such, to withdraw the advice that the works required formal consent of the Local Planning Authority.

(c) TCP(E)22046A - Unauthorised siting of mobile home for residential purposes on part OS 7982, Westside Lane, Chale, Isle of Wight

Consideration was given as to the service of an Enforcement Notice which required the cessation of residential use of the mobile home, if this had commenced, and removal of the mobile home from the land.

THAT an Enforcement Notice be served requiring the removal of the mobile home from the land – time for compliance three months.

(d) E/22305/D, E & F - Enforcement notices relating to siting of mobile home for residential use, fencing panels and timber shed at The Sun Inn, Hulverstone

Members considered whether to extend the period of compliance for the cessation of the residential use of the mobile home and the dismantling and removal of all the items from the site.

THAT the appellant be advised that the Council was prepared to extend the period of compliance with the requirements of the Notices to expire on 1 August 2003 on the condition that all the appeals are withdrawn forthwith.