Venue: Town Hall
Contact: Sally Gabriel Member Services Officer
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APOLOGIES AND SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS To receive any apologies for absence and notices of appointment of substitute.
Minutes: Apologies were received from Cllr Mrs D L Brandon to be substituted by Cllr M A Lucas.
Apologies were received from Cllrs Mrs H Bainbridge and P J Heal. |
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PUBLIC QUESTION TIME (00-03-31) To receive any questions relating to items on the Agenda from members of the public and replies thereto.
Note: A maximum of 30 minutes is allowed for this item.
Minutes: Dr Whittlesey referring to Item 5 (Chettiscombe Estate) on the agenda stated:
· Do you recall that in the AIDPD Inspector’s report of 2010, (3.48) he forecast that the adverse planning impact would fall on” flood risk, visual amenity and the wildlife and ancient hedgerows in West Manley Lane” We have come full circle. · You are aware of the numerous references to the national importance of the SSSI including input from Natural England, Tidcombe Lane Fen Society, Devon Wildlife Trust, Are you, like them, in agreement with all the measures that must be employed to protect not only the SSSI but also the Ailsa Brook and do you share our concern that even within this outline application the nature of these mitigating measures is not clear? · Although they have withdrawn their objection on technical grounds, do you agree with Natural England along with Tidcombe Lane Fen Society written statements that the complete safety of the water supply to the SSSI can only be achieved by not allowing development south of the lane? · Within this application, are the structures and long-term management of sewerage, flooding and foul water measures sufficiently outlined to be reliable? · Are you conversant with the Devon Wildlife Consultancy’s Hedgerow assessments of 2009 and 2013 and their classification of the entire length of hedge bank as important under the Hedgerow Regulations 1997, and that it currently serves as a wildlife connectivity corridor and safe environment for small mammal species and birds, some of which are conservation concern listed and are you in agreement with MDDC’s own concept of protection and enhancement of this hedgerow? · Are you aware that along its length, this single track lane, currently used by some 12 private cars, service vehicles and farm machinery, there are three right-angle bends, no footpath and no designated passing places and that the proposed development of 3 or 4 bedroomed houses north and south of the lane would not only destroy segments of the hedgerow but would introduce 35-50 more cars and increase “peak hour flows” by 80-110 journeys (PFA’s own traffic assessments for Chettiscombe Trust) Do you accept that new entrances separate from the proposed housing, for both farm and vehicles servicing the attenuation ponds and sewerage machinery would need to be constructed · Did you know that an increasing numbers of people are using the lane for all manner of exercise; do you agree that if the result of the proposed housing development is a rise in traffic movements in the lane, with its lack of footpath and limited visibility there will be a significant effect on road safety issues? · Therefore, would you not agree that by retaining the fields south of the lane as public open spaces and green infrastructure options, this would fit with MDDC’s own stated environmentally friendly plans and would set the whole area in a more safe and rural setting. · Finally, in their somewhat selective précis of our recent responses, are you aware that the planning officers make several incorrect attributions? Do you ... view the full minutes text for item 175. |
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING (00-18-58) PDF 364 KB To receive the minutes of the previous meeting (attached).
Minutes: Subject to the substitution of Miss Coffin for Miss Coffey within the notes on page 13, the minutes of the special meeting held on 18 March 2015 were approved as a correct record and SIGNED by the Chairman. |
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CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS (00-20-00) To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.
Minutes: The Chairman had the following announcements to make:
She informed those present that Item 11 on the agenda (an implications report for 11 Uplowman Road, Tiverton) had been deferred until the next meeting.
She informed the meeting that John Clarke (Enforcement Officer) was retiring and that this would be his last meeting, she was sorry to see him go, thanked him for all his hard work and wished him well for the future. |
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To receive a report of the Head of Planning regarding this application. Minutes: The Committee had before it a report * of the Head of Planning and Regeneration regarding the above application. The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report by way of presentation identifying the location plan, the master-plan area, the location of the left in and left out junction (LILO) and the full junction on the A361 (which had the benefit of planning permission), the indicative layout, the proposed buffer zone adjacent to Mayfair, the area of development to the south of West Manley Lane. It was confirmed that the application sought planning permission for a form and quantum of development which was in accordance with the adopted Development Plan and Eastern Urban Extension Masterplan, with all matters except means of access to be considered at the reserved matters stage.
Referring to the questions posed at public question time, he responded to that asked on behalf of Dr Bell by reference to Condition 10 in that no development would take place until the LILO was complete. Referring to other questions, he was satisfied with the responses of Natural England, the Environment Agency and South West Water, issues relating to the Green Infrastructure were referred to and addressed in Condition 2, the field adjacent to Glebelands was identified for allotments in addition to land already allocated for this use. With regard to the questions posed by Mrs Cluneis-Ross, Ian Sorenson advised that utility works would be considered as part of the design criteria and would take place at the same time as other works identified.
With regard to the resolution for the Waddeton Park scheme, the S106 agreement as drafted sets out that development would not commence until either the provision of the Blundell’s Road traffic calming works or the provision of the left in left out A361 highway works together with the link road to Blundell’s Road or following payment of £2.2 million for highway works.
Discussion followed with regard to:
· Issues with access to any development south of West Manley Lane, the road structure in this area and the highway mitigation measures that were proposed. · Funding for the left in left out junction · The protection of hedgerows on the site, this was referenced in Condition 5 · Concerns regarding the density within the indicative plans · Sewerage capabilities · The protection of Tidcombe Fen · The buffer zone adjacent to Mayfair and green infrastructure elsewhere on the site · The concerns of local residents with regard to the design of the left in, left out junction ( LILO) · Provision for district hearing network in the event that energy from waste scheme comes forward · The type of roundabout proposed at the junction to Blundells Road · Whether the principle of development of housing clusters south of West Manley Lane had already been established in the Masterplan and whether those proposed properties could be redistributed elsewhere on the development · Possible discussions that could take place with the applicant with regard to the removal of development south of West Manley Lane.
It was therefore RESOLVED ... view the full minutes text for item 178. |
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ENFORCEMENT LIST (2-09-02) PDF 83 KB To consider the items contained in the Enforcement List.
Additional documents: Minutes: Consideration was given to a case in the Enforcement List *.
Note: *List previously circulated; copy attached to signed Minutes.
Arising thereon:
a) No. 1 in the Enforcement List (Enforcement Case ENF/14/00177/UDRU – unauthorised development namely the installation of a satellite dish on the front elevation facing New Street within the Conservation Area of Cullompton contrary to Section 171A(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) 11 New Street, Cullompton)
The Enforcement Officer outlined the contents of the report highlighting by way of presentation the satellite dish in question.
Consideration was given legislation with regard to satellite dishes in the conservation area and the fact that the Article 4 Direction was in place.
RESOLVED that delegated authority be given to the Legal Services Manager to take legal action to include the service of an Enforcement Notice or Notices which would require that the unauthorised satellite dish be removed. In the event of a failure to comply with any Enforcement Notice or Notices the consideration of prosecution proceedings, the issue of injunction proceedings or Direct Action.
(Proposed Cllr K D Wilson and seconded by Cllr Mrs L J Holloway)
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DEFERRALS FROM THE PLANS LIST To report any items appearing in the Plans List which have been deferred.
Minutes: There were no deferrals from the Plans List. |
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To consider the planning applications contained in the list.
Minutes: RESOLVED that the following application be determined or otherwise dealt with in accordance with the various recommendations contained in the list namely:
(a) No 5 on the Plans List (15/00280/FULL – Erection of single storey side extension and veranda to front (Revised Scheme Thurlescombe East, Ash Thomas) be approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration.
(Proposed by the Chairman)
(b) No 1 on the Plans List (14/02116/FULL – Erection of retail store, formation of access, car parking and service area with landscaping and associated works – land at NGR 303843 111382 (Mid Devon Business Park), South View, Willand).
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report stating that this application had been deferred from the previous meeting to allow for discussions to take place with the applicant with regard to the provision of a zebra crossing and/or illuminating the existing crossing point on South View Road. Following the previous meeting those discussions had taken place for the most appropriate location for a new crossing and Members were shown an indicative drawing of the proposed new crossing. The Officer reiterated the outline of the proposed development discussed at the previous meeting and explained the agreement that would have to take place between the applicant and the Highway Authority for any proposed crossing.
Consideration was given to:
· The trees on the site and the view of the Tree Officer · Concern from an objector regarding other retail units in the area · The support of the Parish Council following consideration of the road safety issues highlighted at the previous meeting · Lighting on the proposed new crossing
RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration with an addition condition (11) to read: Condition 11: The proposed retail store shall not be first open to the public until such time as the zebra crossing shall have been provided on the B3181 in accordance with details which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To ensure that adequate facilities are in place to enable pedestrians attracted to the facility and to access the site safely.
(Proposed by Cllr Mrs M E Squires and seconded by Cllr M D Binks)
Notes
Mr Ingram (Agent) spoke;
Mr Sheppard (Objector) spoke;
Cllr Warren (Willand Parish Council) spoke;
Mr Sorenson (Devon County Council – Highway Authority) spoke;
The following late information was reported: Following committee of 18th March, discussions have been taking place between the applicants and DCC Highways regarding the most appropriate location for the new crossing point which was requested by members at that earlier meeting.
Initially, Ian Sorenson (DCC Highways) ... view the full minutes text for item 181. |
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THE DELEGATED LIST (4-26-46) PDF 263 KB To be noted.
Minutes: The Committee NOTED the decisions contained in the Delegated List *.
The questions raised at the beginning of the meeting regarding items on the list would receive a written response.
Note: *List previously circulated; copy attached to signed Minutes.
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MAJOR APPLICATIONS WITH NO DECISION (4-27-34) PDF 22 KB List attached for consideration of major applications and potential site visits.
Minutes: The Committee had before it, and NOTED, a list * of major applications with no decision.
Application 15/00391/MOUT had already been called in by one of the Ward Member’s and would be brought before the Committee for determination if minded to approve.
Information would be provided at the next meeting giving an overall view of the major list at the end of the administrative year.
Note: *List previously circulated; copy attached to the signed Minutes.
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To receive an implications report by the Head of Planning and Regeneration following discussions at a previous meeting where Members were minded to refuse the application. Additional documents: Minutes: This item had been deferred until the next meeting as reported earlier in the meeting.
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