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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 Cllrs: J M Downes, D J Knowles and R L Stanley who was substituted by Cllr B A Moore. |
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PUBLIC QUESTION TIME 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: Mr Harrod referring to Item 3 on the Plans List (Rock Park Farm) asked the following questions:
How was it that so few people received the initial letters notifying local people of the proposal?
In [reportedly] being minded to approve the application, were its changing rationalisations along with inconsistencies regarding trailers etc negotiating Woodland Head Cross not considered? If they were, how could possible approval be justified?
Does he wish to destroy the hedge, cause disruption to all the neighbours, create a dangerous roadway, when he could easily consider the alternatives? The track could be rerouted.
The Chairman stated that answers would be provided when the application was discussed.
Mrs Coffey referring to Item 5 – Enforcement – Rowey Bungalow, Withleigh stated that at the March meeting it was agreed that the use of the land would be monitored. She referred to an email from the former Head of Planning and Regeneration in which he stated that he intended to write to the landowner reminding him that the land should be used for agricultural use and advising that regular mowing of the land was unnecessary also that agriculture should be its prominent use. Monitoring of the land had been referred to in the report of March 2015, this land had only be visited once on 19 August in which the length of the grass was the only thing looked at, nothing else was considered. Why had the land not been monitored regularly and why hadn’t the frequency of the mowing been monitored.
The Chairman indicated that answers would be given when the item was discussed.
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING PDF 309 KB To receive the minutes of the previous meeting (attached).
Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 26 August 2015 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
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CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS (00-08-45) To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.
Minutes: The Chairman welcomed Mrs Christie McCombe back to the authority, this time as Area Planning Officer dealing specifically with the Tiverton Eastern Urban Extension. |
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ENFORCEMENT LIST (00-09-53) PDF 32 KB To consider the items contained in the Enforcement List.
Minutes: Consideration was given to the following cases in the Enforcement List *:
Note: *List previously circulated; copy attached to the signed Minutes.
Arising thereon:
No. 1 in the Enforcement List (Enforcement Case ENF/14/00124/UDRU -0 unauthorised material change of use of land from agricultural use to use as a domestic garden – Rowey Bungalow, Withleigh)
The Planning Enforcement Officer outlined the contents of the report stating that there had been a report to the March committee and that there had been recommendations. The landowner was advised regarding the regularity of mowing the grass in question; he had visited the site once, the landowner had completed a PCN stating that the land was in agricultural use and that the land was mown regularly for maintenance reasons and it was his view that he could not issue an enforcement notice on what he had viewed.
The Head of Planning and Regeneration stated in answer to questions posed in public question time that she was unaware of the email sent by the former Head of Planning or whether a letter was sent to the landowner; however the use of the land, its appearance and mowing/maintenance had been discussed with the landowner by the Enforcement Officer. The site had been revisited since the March Committee meeting and there was no evidence that a change of use had taken place. She advised that any new concerns over an unauthorised change of use in the future would be investigated.
Consideration was given to:
· The history of potential breaches on the site · Regular topping of agricultural land for maintenance purposes · Whether there were any regulations regarding the number of times agricultural land could be cut.
RESOLVED that the Legal Services Manager be authorised to take no further action in respect of the alleged change of use of land in this case.
(Proposed by Cllr Mrs H Bainbridge and seconded by Cllr R F Radford)
Note: Mrs Coffey (Neighbour) spoke. |
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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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THE PLANS LIST (00-36-52) PDF 573 KB To consider the planning applications contained in the list.
Minutes: The Committee considered the applications in the plans list *.
Note: *List previously circulated; copy attached to the signed Minutes.
(a) Applications dealt with without debate.
In accordance with its agreed procedure the Committee identified those applications contained in the Plans List which could be dealt with without debate.
RESOLVED that the following applications be determined or otherwise dealt with in accordance with the various recommendations contained in the list namely:
(i) No 4 on the Plans List ((15/01130/FULL – Removal of Condition 3, holiday occupancy condition of planning permission 05/01218/FULL – The Barn, Pugham Farm, Westleigh) be refused as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration
(Proposed by the Chairman)
Note: Cllrs Mrs H Bainbridge and B A Moore declared personal interests as they both had holiday accommodation
(ii) No 5 on the Plans List 15/01149/FULL – Installation of 16 ground mounted solar panels to generate 4KW of power – Yarde Down Farm, Silverton)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 (15/00827/FULL – erection of two storey extension to form workshop, office and garden machinery stope and store – Trumps Engineering, The Forge, Parsonage Road, Bradninch)
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report by way of presentation identifying the location of the site, a block plan identifying the proposed extension, the proposed floor plans and elevations and access to the site. Photographs were shown from various aspects of the site and it was explained that repairs that had previously taken place in the yard would take place in the proposed extension. There was no increase in the scale of the business and therefore the Highway Authority had not raised any issues.
Consideration was given to:
· The number of parking spaces for visitors on the site · The concerns of the neighbour regarding the size of the proposed extension, retail sales (ancillary to the existing use of the site) and a request for solid gates
RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration with an amendment to Condition 3:
3. The development shall not be brought into its intended use until 6 vehicle parking spaces together with a storage area for plant and equipment have been marked out and provided, surfaced and drained in accordance with details that shall have been previously submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such storage area and parking spaces shall be permanently retained and the spaces shall be retained for the parking of visitor vehicles attracted to the site only.
(Proposed by the Chairman)
Notes:
(i) Cllr P J Heal declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest as the applicant was a customer of his business and left the meeting during the discussion thereon;
(ii) Mr Parsons (Objector) spoke
(b) No 2 on the Plans List (15/00934/FULL – Reserved matters for the erection of 100 dwellings, including garages, ... view the full minutes text for item 57. |
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THE DELEGATED LIST (2-27-39) PDF 233 KB To be noted.
Minutes: The Committee NOTED the decisions contained in the Delegated List *.
Note: * List previously circulated; copy attached to the Minutes.
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MAJOR APPLICATIONS WITH NO DECISION (2-28-00) PDF 20 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.
It was AGREED that:
· Application 15/01332/MOUT be dealt with under delegated authority · Application 15/01334/MFUL remain as being dealt with under delegated authority · Application 15/01194/MFUL be determined by the committee and a site visit take place if recommended for approval · Application 15/01116/MOUT be determined by the committee if recommended for approval
Note: * List previously circulated; copy attached to the Minutes.
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APPEAL DECISIONS (2-42-03) PDF 10 KB To receive for information a list of recent appeal decisions.
Minutes: The Committee had before it and NOTED a list of appeal decisions * providing information on the outcome of recent planning appeals.
Note: * List previously circulated; copy attached to signed Minutes.
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