Venue: Phoenix Chamber, Phoenix House, Tiverton
Contact: Sally Gabriel Member Services Manager
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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 R L Stanley who was substituted by Cllr R Evans. |
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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 Morgan, referring to Beare Mill said I am here to register my support and hope everything goes through to completion with the application for the barn which adjoins my property and everything that has happened so far has gone very well so there is no reason as far as I am concerned why it shouldn’t go to completion and they are doing everything in their power to keep it looking like the original building.
Mrs Nichols, referring to Beare Mill said I live at Beare farm, adjacent to these premises and I want to say that I whole heartily support the dwelling and consider that it will improve the area a tremendous amount and I am very happy with the way that it is being developed. They have gone to great effort and care to use materials that will enhance the building and keep it in character. It was an eyesore and we think it will be improved when it is developed.
Mrs Vinton, regarding Red Linhay said that an email from the applicant to the Planning Officer dated 4/11/16 pointed out that objectors to the plant were making simplistic comments and failed to take into account how an AD works. This was he stated due to lack of professional experience of AD technology. I personally lack experience but I have taken advice from chartered engineers and manufacturers of CPH units, none of whom would recommend the installation of two 500kw units to power a 500kw plant. As a regular maintenance takes less than 4 hours a fear of breakdown can be the only reason for a backup unit and I was advised that if this was concern developers should opt for 2 x 250 units. Having mentioned their experience at Menchine Farm being a factor in their decision to install two 500 units I researched dozens of planning applications for 500kw AD’s in England and Wales and only Greener For Life have applied for a second unit for maintenance and breakdown and they have only done so on sites where they have built the infrastructure to a much larger size than needed for 500kw production. My question is just how rigorously will the conditions put on this development be monitored and how quickly and effectively will enforcement action be taken to ensure we don’t wake up one day and find a megawatt AD in operation?
Clare Higgleston referring to Dulings said could the Planning Officer please qualify why he proposed to recommend this application when the views of the community, public comments on the portal, the concerns of parents regarding negative impacts on the school and the Parish Council all object to this proposed development and given that the developer chose not to conduct a community consultation as recommended in the Localism Bill. Will the Planning Officer please clarify what the area marked blue on the application planning status will change to and be used for?
Helen Olson referring to Dulings said what consideration has been given to ... view the full minutes text for item 115. |
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING PDF 371 KB To receive the minutes of the previous meeting (attached).
Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 30 November 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 wished those present a Happy New Year but had no further announcements to make. |
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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 (PART 1) (00-22-00) PDF 765 KB To consider the planning applications contained in the list.
Minutes:
(a) No 1 on the Plans List (16/00924/MOUT – Outline for the erection of up to 60 dwellings and means of access – land and buildings at NGR 277744 102582 (East of Dulings Farm, Copplestone).
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report highlighting by way of presentation the outline application, the road network, the means of access to the site, the proposed pedestrian link leading to the school and stated that although the public footpath route would be affected by the application those issues would be covered by a Reserved Matters application. Members viewed the scope of the application site and the route of the Salix stream which was overgrown and had been the cause of concern with regard to possible flooding issues. The school site and the playing field were identified as was a pending scheme at the Old Abattoir, the proposed footpath at Bewsley Hill, the landscaped areas within the site, an indicative plan of the proposed housing, the design of the proposed junction and photographs from various aspects of the site and the A377.
The Area Planning Officer continued outlining the principles for development and highlighting the need for a 5 year land supply, the fact that the proposal was outside the settlement limit and the wording within the National Planning Policy which identified the reasoning for the officer recommendation of approval. He informed the meeting of the formula used by the County Council to calculate the education requirement within the proposed Section 106 agreement and the contribution towards enhancement of the sports field instead of an air quality contribution. He highlighted the issues raised regarding possible flooding issues raised by residents and the proposed conditions which referred to the salix stream.
He then responded to the questions posed in public question time: a pre app meeting was not specifically required (although helpful) and these issues had been addressed through the presentation and within the report; the red line on the application plan showed the application site and the blue line identified the land in the same ownership. With regard to access to the school, there would be access links from within the site as part of the Section 106 agreement, the details of which would be addressed through a Reserved Matters application. The improvements to the junction on Bewsley Hill and the A377 had been identified in the presentation. With regard to a pending application at the Old Abattoir (Shambles 2), both applications had to be determined separately and it was not an either/or situation, if both schemes did come forward the education requirement would need to be updated. The benefits to the local community would be an improvement in the transport infrastructure and funding which would enable the community hall. The road layouts for Bewsley Hill had been addressed within the presentation; with regard to Full Council and the Local Plan, the ... view the full minutes text for item 119. |
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MEETING MANAGEMENT Minutes: The Chairman indicated that she wished to take Item 9 on the agenda (Red Linhay) at this point, she would then return to the Plans List, this was AGREED. |
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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. The Principal Planning Officer outlined the contents of report providing an overview of the work on the site and highlighted that the flare, offices and weighbridge had not been part of the previous application and therefore the application sought to rectify the situation retrospectively, the conditions set out in the previous applications would apply. The officer provided an aerial view of the site which identified the existing structures and photographs from various aspects of the site. Information was provided with regard to the need for the second CHP unit in that it was in place to cover maintenance issues with the original CHP unit; there would be no additional transport movement and an acoustic bund would be built around the CHP units.
The officer provided answers to the questions posed in public question time: the enforcement notice had not been issued as it was on hold until the determination of the current application. The conditions of the previous application state that only 500kw average could be produced, the second CHP unit was an operational issue.
Consideration was given to:
· The previous report which had considered enforcement action against the second CHP unit · Dealing with a retrospective application and the changes requested · The reasoning for the second CHP unit · The strict conditions that were in place and the Environment Agency Permit · The need to regularise what was in place
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 Mrs H Bainbridge)
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(i) Cllr Mrs F J Colthorpe declared a personal interest as she had met members of the landowner’s family;
(ii) Cllrs D J Knowles, B A Moore and R F Radford declared personal interests as the landowner and some of the objectors were known to them;
(iii) Mr Manley (Applicant) spoke;
(iv) Cllr R F Radford spoke as Ward Member;
(v) Cllrs R Evans and R F Radford requested that their vote against the decision be recorded; (vi) The following late information was reported:
21st December 2016 - Halberton Parish Council strongly opposes any variation to the existing plans. No further information has been received to be able to make any comment. 15th December 2016 - DCC Archaeology has confirmed that the condition 6 of 15/01034/MFUL has been completed and no further mitigation is required. With this in mind there is to be no further archaeology requirements on site with the resultant removal of any condition required with this variation. 15th December 2016 - Willand Parish Council considers that the noise concerns relating to operation and transport have not been fully considered with possible increase traffic with damage to roads cannot justify this location. With the most stringent conditions attached as to operating times and tonnage for the retention of the extra plant. |
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PLANS LIST (PART 2) (3-30-13) Minutes:
(c) No 3 on the Plans List (16/01450/FULL – Outline for the erection of 2 dwellings with attached garages and formation of shared access (revised scheme) – Land at NGR 286952 106262 (Rear of Holes Cottage) Cheriton Fitzpaine).
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report highlighting by way of presentation the site location, development area and the other land under the same ownership. The access to the site was identified as was the proposed block plan, parking areas, new access, part of the building that would be demolished to enable the proposed access to be put in place and photographs from various aspects of the site. She informed the meeting that the Highways advice had been given in accordance with the Manual for Streets which had superseded the standing advice.
Consideration was given to:
· The shared access arrangements · The detail of Policy COR 17 and the fact that there was a poor bus service and that the shop had shut · Parking issues in the village · The concerns of the Parish Council · Possible increase in traffic in the area · Refuse collection
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 R Evans)
Notes:
(i) Cllr Mrs F J Colthorpe declared a personal interest as she was Ward Member and knew a lot of people in the village;
(ii) Mr Norton spoke as an objector as he lived near the site and as a Parish Councillor
(iii) Cllr Mrs F J Colthorpe spoke as Ward Member;
(iv) Cllr Mrs M E Squires spoke as County Councillor for the area;
(v) The following late information was reported: Since the report was issued a further letter of objection has been received confirming that the village shop in Cheriton Fitspane has closed and on this basis it is considered that policy COR18 would be the appropriate policy to consider the planning application against and not policy COR17 as referenced in the officer report on page 53.
The government has announced its intended reform of New Homes Bonus. The current 6 year term for the award is to be reduced to 5 years in 17/18 and 4 years from 18/19. The financial contributions given in the report reflect the 6 year position and should be adjusted in accordance with the most recent Government position.
(d) No 4 on the Plans List (16/01566/FULL – Erection of a dwelling – land and buildings at NGR 282555 99153 (Beare Mill) Crediton).
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report highlighting by way of presentation the location plan, a photograph of the original barn, the previously approved plans for a barn conversion and the proposed plans for the extension of floor space with the additional square meterage and part new build. Members ... view the full minutes text for item 122. |
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THE DELEGATED LIST (4-43-13) PDF 281 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 (4-43-44) PDF 31 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 16/01899/MARM – Farleigh Meadows – remain delegated to officers.
Application 16/01898/MARM – Wellparks, Crediton be determined by the Committee but that no site visit take place.
Application 16/01888/MOUT – Old Abattoir site, Copplestone be determined by the Committee and that a site visit take place.
Application 16/01836/MARM – Station Road, Newton St Cyres be determined by the Committee but that no site visit take place.
Application 16/01788/MFUL - Industrial Unit, South View, Willand remained delegated to officers.
Application 16/01773/MARM – Mixed use facilities, Junction 27, be determined by the Committee but that no site visit take place.
Application 16/01811/MOUT – Silver Street Willand be determined by the Committee if the minded to approve.
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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. She outlined the contents of report highlighting the location of the 2 Ash trees, they were both quiet visible and in good health. Members viewed photographs and:
RESOLVED that the Tree Preservation Order be confirmed.
(Proposed by Cllr D J Knowles and seconded by Cllr Mrs H Bainbridge)
Note-: *Report previously circulated, copy attached to 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 received an objection. She outlined the contents of report highlighting the 4 trees to be protected and the views of the Tree Officer in that one of the trees was classed as being a veteran oak which could have a continued lifespan of another 40 years. Members viewed the location of the trees and it was:
RESOLVED that the Tree Preservation Order be confirmed.
(Proposed by Cllr B A Moore and seconded by Cllr Mrs C Collis)
Note-: *Report previously circulated, copy attached to minutes.
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