Venue: Phoenix Chamber, Phoenix House, Tiverton
Contact: Sally Gabriel Member Services Manager
Link: audio recording
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APOLOGIES AND SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS To receive any apologies for absence and notices of appointment of substitute.
Minutes: There were no apologies. |
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PUBLIC QUESTION TIME (00-02-31) 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: Miss Coffin referring to Item 11 (Menchine Farm) stated that in view of the duplicitous and misleading previous applications from this applicant and other Greener for Life group members; what mitigating and enforceable conditions. are the Councillors going to impose so as to ensure that this pelletising shed (which is larger than required for Menchine fibre digestate alone) is not used to facilitate the fibre digestate from other Green for Life Groups AD’s, as experienced to date by Templeton Parish with the other part of the AD energy process, liquid digestate, being imported to Crossparks slurry pit from other Greener for Life AD’s across the south west. This is resulting in unplanned increased large and heavy traffic on unsuitable roads causing increased odour/fly and noise nuisance for nearby residents.
I repeat, how will Councillors prevent this happening with fibre digestate at Menchine Farm?
The Chairman indicated that the question would be answered when the item was debated. |
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING (00-04-07) PDF 391 KB To receive the minutes of the previous meeting (attached).
Minutes: Subject to an amendment to Minute 89 on the second line of the emboldened paragraph on page 21: replacing “not” with “nor”, the minutes of the meeting held on 5 October 2016 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
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CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.
Minutes: The Chairman informed the meeting that in the absence of the Head of Planning and Regeneration today, her role would be replaced by senior planning officers. |
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ENFORCEMENT LIST (00-06-58) PDF 87 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/16/00147/UDRU – untidy land caused by the unauthorised storage of unroadworthy vehicles container, trailer, tyres and various other discarded items – land at NGR 302809 109606 – Willand Road, Cullompton).
The Enforcement Officer outlined the contents of the report stating that the car sales unit had recently been leased to a new operator who had confirmed that the car valeting building and the area surrounding it was completely separate from his business. Members were shown photographs of the area around the car valeting yard which highlighted the items of unsightly appearance.
RESOLVED that the Legal Services Manager be given delegated authority to take any appropriate legal action including the service of a notice or notices seeking the improvement of the appearance of the land. In addition, in the event of the failure to comply with any notice served, to authorise prosecution, direct action and/or authority to seek a court injunction.
(Proposed by Cllr R L Stanley and seconded by Cllr R J Dolley).
Note: The Chairman read a statement from Willand Parish Council who were in support of the enforcement action.
b) No. 2 in the Enforcement List (Enforcement Case ENF/16/00180/NUDRU – without planning permission, within the last four years the carrying out of engineering operations on the land with the use of heavy machinery and plant including the excavation and reprofiling of land, land drainage works including formation of 3 drainage ponds and the erection of a blockwork building – Higher Barn, Bampton).
The Enforcement Officer outlined the contents of the report by way of presentation highlighting the land in question and the extensive works that had taken place without planning permission. Photographs were provided which identified the works that had taken place to the land and highlighted the ancient monument to the north west corner of the site. She informed the meeting that she had met with the newly appointed agent acting on behalf of the landowner the previous day who had reported that he was in the process of preparing planning applications in relation to the site.
Consideration was given to the views of both the legal representatives for the neighbouring residents and the landowner:
· Concerns were raised regarding the flagrant breach of planning control · The earth moving works and total lack of respect for the local environment · The need for effective enforcement · The impact of the works on the neighbouring property · Drainage issues created by the extensive works. · The planning agent’s plans to make good and further enhance the area in discussion · Work that was taking place to put forward planning applications.
Discussion took place regarding:
· Drainage issues which had arisen since the work had taken place and the impact on the neighbouring property leading into the winter · The total lack of regard for planning control
It was therefore:
RESOLVED that: the Legal ... view the full minutes text for item 95. |
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DEFERRALS FROM THE PLANS LIST (1-00-01) To report any items appearing in the Plans List which have been deferred.
Minutes: The Chairman informed the meeting that Item 1 on the Plans List (Ingleton Farm, Ashill) had been deferred to enable further work to take place on the application. |
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THE PLANS LIST (1-03-36) PDF 421 KB To consider the planning applications contained in the list.
Minutes:
(a) No 1 on the Plans List (16/01117/FULL – Change of use of agricultural land and buildings to form camping site, to include provision for 2 shepherds hut pitches, 2 safari tent pitches and 6 bell tent pitches; conversion of existing stables for shower/toilets, office, meeting room, sensory room for visitors, washing facilities and storage, erection of 2 new blocks to serve campsite and formation of equestrian area for grazing of miniature horses – Ingleton Farm, Ashill. This item had been deferred as explained earlier in the meeting.
(b) No 2 on the Plans List (16/01121/FULL – Erection of extension to provide a 2 bay carport, office, ancillary storage, workman’s shower, changing area and utility space – Lucas Farm, Uffculme). The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report by way of presentation highlighting the site location plan and the outline application that had been granted. She identified the details of the extension: the glazed link that was proposed to adjoin the extension to the dwelling, the existing and proposed elevations and floor plans, the roof plans and photographs from various aspects of the site. She stated that there was a need for additional facilities on site but that it was the officer’s opinion that the extension was too large and that there was no need for the glazed link between the buildings.
Consideration was given to: · The acreage of the site · The original plans approved at the outline stage · Whether the farm office and facilities could be situated somewhere else on the site away from the main house · The need to expand the business and therefore the facilities · The need to have the extension attached to the house for business and biodiversity reasons · The agricultural tie
RESOLVED that planning permission be approved for the following reason that the existing farm business has grown significantly since being established and now employs 20 members of staff; as a result of this level of success, the scale of the extension is acceptable and the needs of the business justify the accommodation proposed. The development will enable the proper running of the business and provide suitable areas for staff to rest. The application is in accordance with policies COR18 of Mid Devon Core Strategy (Local Plan Part 1) and DM2 and DM10 of Local Plan Part 3 (Development Management Policies) and that delegated authority be given to the Head of Planning and Regeneration to produce a set of conditions to include:
1. The development hereby permitted shall begin no later than three years for the date of this decision. REASON: – In accordance with the provisions of Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the plans listed in the schedule on the decision notice. REASON: - For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests ... view the full minutes text for item 97. |
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THE DELEGATED LIST (2-29-35) PDF 225 KB To be noted.
Minutes: The Committee NOTED the decisions contained in the Delegated List *.
Note: *List previously circulated; copy attached to Minutes.
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MAJOR APPLICATIONS WITH NO DECISION (2-31-52) PDF 16 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 with regard to application 16/01424/MOUT - Uplowman Road, Tiverton, that a site visit take place.
Note: *List previously circulated; copy attached to the Minutes.
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APPEAL DECISIONS (2-32-58) PDF 17 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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To consider a report of the Head of Planning and Regeneration regarding this application. Minutes: The Committee had before it a report * of the Head of Planning and Regeneration regarding the above application which had been deferred from a previous meeting for more information on the need for the size and capacity of the building proposed in relation to the digestate produced from the Menchine Farm AD Plant with a maximum of 500kw output.
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report explaining the history of the application and the detail of the application which included the traffic impact issues that had been discussed previously. He highlighted the proposed site plan and gave a photographic tour of the site depicting the various buildings within the business location.
He responded to the question posed in Public Question Time stating that Conditions 4 and 5 would address the issues raised with regard to the number of vehicular trips generated on the local highway network. Issues with regard to Crossparks could not be considered as part of this application.
Consideration was given to:
· The processed material already produced on the site · The size of the proposed building · Whether the location would sit well within the site · The number of road trips · Monitoring requirements
RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration.
(Proposed by Cllr P J Heal and seconded by Cllr D J Knowles)
Notes:
i) Cllr R F Radford declared a personal interest as a local chicken farmer and chose to leave the meeting during the discussion thereon;
ii) Cllr Mrs F J Colthorpe declared a personal interest as the applicant and extended family were known to her, she also knew some of the objectors;
iii) Cllr R J Dolley, B A Moore and R L Stanley declared personal interest as some of the objectors were known to them;
iv) Cllr Mrs M E Squires declared a personal interest as the applicant and objectors were known to her;
v) Mr Cole (Applicant) spoke;
vi) Cllr Mrs M E Squires spoke as Ward Member;
vii) Cllr R J Dolley requested that his vote against the decision be recorded;
viii) *Report previously circulated copy attached to signed minutes.
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PERFORMANCE (2-59-22) PDF 235 KB To consider a report of the Head of Planning and Regeneration with regard to Quarter 2 performance figures. Minutes: The Committee had before it and NOTED a report * of the Head of Planning and Regeneration providing information on the Planning Service quarter two of the 2016.17 financial year.
The Area Planning officer outlined the contents of the report stating that generally targets were being met. There were still some staffing issues however all posts within the enforcement team had now been filled.
Note: * Report previously circulated, copy attached to minutes. |
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