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Decision details

THE PLANS LIST (00-11-15)

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decisions:

The Committee considered the applications in the plans list *. 

 

Note:   *List previously circulated; copy attached to the signed Minutes.

 

(a)            No 1 on the Plans List (18/01840/FULL – change of use of land for the siting of permanent and touring pitches for tents and caravans – land adjoining Ruffwell Inn, Thorverton).

The Area Team Leader outlined the contents of the report by way of presentation highlighting the location of the site, the nearest neighbours and the farm shop, the proposed site plan which depicted the permanent pitches and those to be used for touring caravans, the elevations for the chemical disposal building and photographs from various aspects of the site.

She then addressed the question posed at public question time and provided the following answer: conditions would restrict the occupancy of all the pitches, if the applicant was to be found in breach of conditions, then planning enforcement powers would be used to seek compliance.

 Consideration was given to:

·         Policy DM24 – development for tourism

·         Whether noise issues could be restricted by condition

·         The number of days that a caravan could be occupied

·         Landscaping issues

·         Highways issues which included access to the site through the pub car park and possible difficulties accessing the campsite if the car park was full.

·         The septic tank on the site (to be used for the 3 permanent pitches) and the chemical disposal unit (for touring vans)

·         Whether there were any flooding issues in the area

·         The caravans already on site

·         The views of the applicant with regard to the successful  public house business and the wish to expand facilities to include a camp site, the ideal location on the main road with good access and a central location for visitors who would also use the facilities of the public house and the location of the nearest neighbours

·         The views of the Chairman of Silverton Parish Council with regard to the impact on the landscape, whether there was adequate screening in place, sewage facilities, the access on the busy junction, whether the caravans would be held on the road if the car park was full and  that there were inadequate services on the site

·         The views of the Ward Member (a written representation read by the Chairman) in which he voiced concerns raised by the Parish Council, whether this was a suitable application for the rural area, the distance between neighbouring properties, potential noise issues and that a poorly maintained site would have a negative impact on the local economy.  He also highlighted the possible benefits to the area and that he had had discussions with the owner of the site

·         The views of statutory consultees.

 

RESOLVED that: planning permission be granted subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning, Economy and Regeneration.

 

(Proposed by Cllr R F Radford and seconded Cllr E J Berry)

 

Notes: 

 

i)             Mr Cairns (applicant spoke);

 

ii)            Cllr Melville representing Silverton Parish Council spoke;

 

iii)           The Chairman read a written representation by the Ward Member (Cllr J Wright)

 

iv)          Cllr S J Clist requested that his abstention from voting be recorded.

 

(b)            No 2 on the Plans List (18/01935/MFUL – Erection of a 2-storey GP Practice – land at NGR 284429 99439 Joseph Locke Way, Crediton).

The Area Team Leader outlined the contents of the report by way of presentation highlighting the site location plan of the proposed new shared facility for Crediton, the block plan of the proposal, the proposed parking areas, access, landscaping, the location of the bus stop, the ground and first floor plan, proposed elevations, section plans, the location of the attenuation area, the flood risk assessment, the design of the building and photographs from various aspects of the site.

Consideration was given to:

·         The lack of objection from the statutory consultees

·         The design of the proposal

·         Sustainability issues

·         The proposal had been well received by the majority of residents in Crediton

 

RESOLVED that: planning permission be granted subject to conditions and consideration of informative notes as recommended by the Head of Planning, Economy and Regeneration.

 

(Proposed by Cllr F W Letch and seconded Cllr R J Dolley)

 

Notes: 

 

i)             Cllr Mrs F J Colthorpe made a declaration in accordance with the Protocol of Good Practice for Councillors dealing with Planning Matters as she knew the agent for the application;

 

ii)            Cllr F W Letch declared a personal interest as he used the doctors surgery and was Chairman of the Health and Wellbeing Group in Crediton and in that role had received a presentation on the proposal.

 

(c)            No 3 on the Plans List (19/00795/FULL – Erection an extension and alterations to residential home (revised scheme) – Ridge House, Church Street, Morchard Bishop).

The Principal Planning officer outlined the contents of the report by way of presentation highlighting an aerial photograph which depicted the site location, the neighbouring property and church.  She explained that this was a revised scheme following the previous concerns of the Conservation Officer and that the current proposal had addressed the concerns raised.  Members viewed the existing and proposed floor plans and elevations and considered photographs from various aspects of the site.

Consideration was given to:

·         The views of the applicant’s agent who stated that accommodation was very much in demand, the revised scheme had significantly amended the previous application having considered the views of the Conservation officer and that the proposal could be seen as an investment for the community.

·         The views of the Ward Member considering the  views of the Parish Council who had concerns regarding the loss of evening light to the neighbour and that they enjoyed their use of the patio in their garden

·         Whether the loss of evening light was to an unacceptable degree

RESOLVED that: planning permission be granted subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning, Economy and Regeneration.

 

(Proposed by Cllr B A Moore and seconded Cllr S J Clist)

 

Notes: 

 

i)             Mr Taylor (Agent) spoke;

 

ii)            Cllr Mrs M E Squires spoke as Ward Member

 

iii)           Cllr L J Cruwys requested that his abstention from voting be recorded.

 

 

Publication date: 05/07/2019

Date of decision: 03/07/2019

Decided at meeting: 03/07/2019 - Planning Committee

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