MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON MONDAY, 21 MAY 2007 COMMENCING AT 4.00 PM

 

Present :

 

Cllrs Ivan Bulwer (Chairman), Henry Adams, Wendy Arnold, George Cameron Mike Cunningham, John Hobart, Gill Kennett, Muriel Miller, Lady Pigot, Susan Scoccia, Arthur Taylor, David Whittaker, David Williams

 

Apologies :   

 

            Cllr Charles Chapman

 

Also Present (non-voting):

 

Cllrs Barry Abraham, George Brown, Lora Peacey-Wilcox, David Pugh, Andy Sutton, Julian Whittaker

 

 


4.                  MINUTES

 

RESOLVED :

 

THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 24 April 2007 be confirmed, subject to Minute 3 (12) 16 Beatrice Close, Ryde – being amended to read Abstentions (1) Cllr David Williams not Cllr Ivan Bulwer as indicated.

 

5.                  DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

There were no declarations of interest at this time.

 

6.                  URGENT BUSINESS – INTERIM CHAIRMAN

 

The Chairman agreed to an item of urgent business as a decision was required before the next meeting.

 

Members were advised that due to the Chairman and Vice Chairman not being available for the period 28 May – 6 June 2007 an interim chairman was needed.  This was to enable planning decisions taken under delegated powers to be signed off in their absence.

 

Cllr Arthur Taylor was proposed and seconded as interim Chairman, there being no other nominations Cllr Arthur Taylor was unanimously elected.

 

RESOLVED :

 

THAT Cllr Arthur Taylor be elected as interim Chairman of the Planning Committee for the period 28 May – 6 June 2007.

 

7.                  REPORT OF THE HEAD OF PLANNING SERVICES

 

Planning Applications and Related Matters

 

Consideration was given to items 1 - 7 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 were 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 were submitted at the beginning of the meeting and were drawn to the attention of Members when considering the application. A note is made to that effect in the minutes.

 

 

Application:

TCP/22738/G

Details:

Land at Lower Hyde Holiday Park, Landguard Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight.

 

Change of use of land for siting of 12 holiday lodge caravans (revised scheme.

Site Visits:

The site was visited by Members of the Planning Committee on Friday, 18 May 2007.

Public Participants:

Mr Richards(Objector)

 

Mr Martin Taylor (Agent)

Mr Craig Hulme (Applicant)

Additional Representations:

Cllr David Pugh had submitted further comments relating to occupancy of the existing units on site and the use of the area for tug of war and archery events.

Comment:

The Local Member, Cllr David Pugh, spoke on this item.

Decision:

The Committee had taken into consideration and agreed with the reasons for the recommendation as set out under paragraph entitled Justification for Recommendation of the report and resolved:

 

Conditional Planning Permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.

Conditions:

A lighting condition to be added.

 

The following conditions be added :

11.    No unit shall be occupied until the boundary treatment between the proposed chalets and the landscaped buffer strip has been erected and the landscaping scheme implemented in accordance with the approved scheme.

 

Reason: In the Interest of the amenities of the neighbouring properties and to comply with Policy D1 (Standards of Design) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan.

 

12.    The design, size and style of the units to be erected on site shall be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

 

          Reason: In the interests of the character of the area and to comply with Policy D1 (Standards of Design) of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan.

 

As per report (Item 2)

Application:

TCP/21952/G

 

Details:

Sainsbury's and land adjacent Foxes Road, Newport, Isle of Wight.

 

Extension of the existing store to provide additional retail floorspace, ancillary works and decked car park to provide additional car parking spaces, (revised scheme).

Site Visit:

The site was visited by Members of the Planning Committee on Friday, 18 May 2007.

Public Participants:

Mr D Lowin (Agent)

Additional Representations:

A letter was received from the agent confirming the client’s agreement to undertake work to Foxes Road in order to bring it up to an adoptable standard and provide a pedestrian crossing on Foxes Road to improve pedestrian links.  The agent also acknowledged that a reasonable contribution towards highway improvements within the town and vicinity of the store would be appropriate confirming and confirmed a contribution of £100,000.

 

Two further letters of representation from local residents objecting to the noise of through the night deliveries, the additional car parking deck and increased traffic and existing parking congestion.

 

The Highway Engineer recommended standard conditions but, in addition, added further conditions regarding the provision of dropped crossings, maintaining the public right of way currently known as Petticoat Lane; the provision of cycle barriers at the junction of Petticoat Lane and Foxes Road and requiring a works programme/method statement.

Comment:

The Local Member, Cllr Julian Whittaker, spoke on this item.

Decision:

The Committee had taken into consideration and agreed with the reasons for the recommendation as set out under paragraph entitled Justification for Recommendation of the report and resolved:

 

(i)             THAT Conditional Planning Permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.

 

(ii)           THAT a S.106 Agreement requiring a contribution of £100,000 towards highway and transport initiatives in the locality be agreed.

 

(iii)         THAT the adoption of the access road be ensured.

Conditions:

Condition 8 to be amended to ensure that before any works commence on site the footpath diversion be agreed.

 

A condition relating to the operating hours to be added.

 

As per report (Item 1)

Application:

TCPL/18162/M and LBC/18162/L

 

Details:

93 George Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight

 

Alterations;  ground and 1st floor extensions to form 9 additional en-suite bedrooms, en-suite facilities for existing bedrooms, extend dining room, laundry room and staff room;  extend garden area

And

LBC for alterations; ground and 1st floor extensions to form 9 additional en-suite bedrooms, en-suite facilities for existing bedrooms, extend dining room, laundry room and staff room; extend garden area

Site Visit:

The site was visited by Members of the Planning Committee on Friday, 18 May 2007.

Public Participants:

Mr P Airey (Agent)

 

Additional Representations:

A letter from the applicant’s agent was received confirming there was a strong and continuing demand for care places.

Comment:

None.

Decision:

The Committee had taken into consideration and agreed with the reasons for the recommendation as set out under paragraph entitled Justification for Recommendation of the report and resolved:

 

TCPL/18162/M - Refusal of Planning Permission, for the reasons set out in the Part II Register.

 

LBC/18162/L - Refusal of Planning Permission, for the reasons set out in the Part II Register.

Reasons:

As per report (Item 3 and 4)

Application:

TCP/12801/E

Details:

Land between 82/84 and 86 Mill Hill Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight

 

Single/3 storey block of 2 flats, vehicular access and parking (revised scheme).

Site Visit:

The site was visited by Members of the Planning Committee on Friday, 18 May 2007.

Public Participants:

Mr Paul Birch (Cowes Town Council)

 

Additional Representations:

None.

Comment:

The Local Member, Cllr Lora Peacey-Wilcox, spoke on this item.

Decision:

The application was refused contrary to officer recommendation because overbearing size, scale, and mass of the development on the neighbouring properties.

 

In compliance with the Council’s Constitution a named vote was taken as the decision was contrary to officer recommendation.

 

For (12)

 

Cllrs Henry Adams, Wendy Arnold, Ivan Bulwer, George Cameron John Hobart, Gill Kennett, Muriel Miller, Lady Pigot, Susan Scoccia, Arthur Taylor, David Whittaker, David Williams

Reasons:

Policies H5 and D1 of the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan.

 

(Item 5)

Application:

TCP/27502/C

Details:

Outlook, Woodside Road, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle of Wight

 

Construction of piled jetty, (revised scheme)

Site Visit:

The site was visited by Members of the Planning Committee on Friday, 18 May 2007.

Public Participants:

Mr Andrew Hitt (Agent)

Additional Representations:

The Environment Agency maintained its objection until an appropriate assessment had been carried out.  They also agreed with English Nature who considered that the development was likely to have a significant effect on the interest features of the relevant international site, either alone or in combination with other plans or projects.

 

Wootton Bridge Parish Council raised no objection to the scheme.

 

The AONB Partnership supported the comments made by the Environment Agency and Natural England.

 

The Environmental Health Department had no adverse comments in respect of the application.

Comment:

The Local member, Cllr Barry Abraham, spoke on this item.

Decision:

The Committee had taken into consideration and agreed with the reasons for the recommendation as set out under paragraph entitled Justification for Recommendation of the report and resolved:

 

Refusal of Planning Permission, for the reasons set out in the Part II Register.

Reasons:

As per report (Item 7)

 

Application:

TCP/25830/C

Details:

Westridge Centre, Brading Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight

 

Alterations and change of use of restaurant to Ryde Carnival Centre

Site Visit:

None.

 

Public Participants:

None.

Additional Representations:

None.

Comment:

None.

Decision:

The Committee had taken into consideration and agreed with the reasons for the recommendation as set out under paragraph entitled Justification for Recommendation of the report and resolved:

 

Conditional Planning Permission, subject to the conditions set out in the Part II Register.

 

Subject to reference to GOSE.

Conditions:

As per report (Item 6)

 

8.                  MEMBERS' QUESTION TIME

 

Cllr Muriel Miller asked a question relating to the proposed changes to planning that was due t be issued earlier in the day.

 

The Development Control Manager indicated that a training session would be arranged.

 

Cllr Ivan Bulwer raised a question relating to the protocol that was being developed and asked that it be circulated to members before the next meeting.

 

Cllr David Whittaker asked for an update on monies received and spent in relation to S.106 Agreements.

 

The Development Team Leader advised members that a monitoring report was to be brought to the next meeting of the committee.

 

Cllr Muriel Miller indicated that during the previous week Barratts had arranged a display at Osborne Middle School which showed plans for their future housing development.  Unfortunately the residents of East Cowes believed those plans had already been approved.

 

The Head of Planning Services told members that he regularly visited the sales office and they were acting in the correct manner.  Members were also advised that there were some outstanding issues relating to the item.

 

 

 

CHAIRMAN