Agenda and draft minutes

To receive any apologies for absence and notices of appointment of substitute.

Apologies were received from Cllr G Duchesne who was substituted by Cllr J Downes.

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.

Shirley Cork referred to Application No 24/00557/FULL and asked the following question:

I have lived in the area for 20 years. The road is well used by cyclists and walkers. My son, who is in a wheelchair, uses the road frequently. It will become more and more dangerous for all road users if this goes ahead and the peace and quiet will be gone forever.

How can Highways give their approval for the use of the road (no more than a country lane) to be used by industrial vehicles, lorries, large vans etc. with no passing places or room to pass even for pedestrians?

The Chair advised that the question would be answered when the application was considered on the agenda

To record any interests on agenda matters.

The following interests were declared:

a)    Cllr S Clist made a declaration in accordance with Protocol of Good Practice for Councillors dealing with planning matters regarding planning application 24/01252/FULL (Drop In Centre, Newport Street, Tiverton) in that he was the Cabinet Member for Housing, Assets and Property and this ‘asset’ fell within his portfolio. He also made further declarations in accordance with Protocol of Good Practice for Councillors dealing with planning matters regarding planning application numbers 24/00557/FULL (Venn View Barn, Sampford Peverell) and 24/00746/FULL (Chilton Gate Kennels, Bickleigh) in that he had received email correspondence.

b)    Cllr P Colthorpe made a declaration in accordance with Protocol of Good Practice for Councillors dealing with planning matters regarding planning application 24/00746/FULL (Chilton Gate Kennels, Bckleigh) in that she had had prior discussions with the Ward Member, Cllr R Roberts, regarding the application but that this would not prejudice her decision making in any way.

c)     Cllr B Holdman made a declaration in accordance with Protocol of Good Practice for Councillors dealing with planning matters regarding the planning applications on the Plans List in that he had received email correspondence.

d)    Cllr L Cruwys made a declaration in accordance with Protocol of Good Practice for Councillors dealing with planning matters regarding planning application 24/00746/FULL (Chilton Gate Kennels, Bickleigh) in that he had had a verbal discussion with the Applicant.    

To consider whether to approve the minutes as a correct record of the meeting held on 11^th September 2024.

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 11^th September 2024 were agreed as a true record and SIGNED by the Chair.

         To receive any announcements the Chair may wish to make. 

The Chair had the following announcements to make:

a)    He informed Members of the Committee that the Planning Committee scheduled for 27^th November 2024 had been cancelled as all applications would be considered at the following meeting on the 4^th December 2024.

b)    He introduced John Hammond to the Committee as the interim Development Management Manager who would be covering for Angharad William’s whilst she was on maternity leave.

To report any items withdrawn from the agenda.

There were no withdrawals from the Agenda.

To consider the planning applications contained in the list.

The Committee considered the applications in the *Plans List.

1)         24/01252/FULL - Enlargement of window and door openings to the front elevation, replacement of 1 window on the East and South elevations;  erection of bike store and pergola and installation of flue at Former Drop In Centre, Newport Street, Tiverton

The Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report by way of a presentation and highlighted the following:-

·         Photographs of the existing building showing the proposed pergola and openings on the front elevation.

·         There had been no objections to the proposals.

·         The application did not result in the loss of any additional parking.

·         Photographs of the parking area for entry and exit were shown.

Discussion took place regarding:-

·         The fact that there had been no concerns raised by the surrounding businesses.

·         Tiverton Town Council had had concerns regarding the previous original planning application but not for this application.

·         Condition 3 stated that details of a secure cycle storage facility will be provided.

It was RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

(Proposed by Cllr J Downes and seconded by Cllr B Holdman)

Reason for the Decision – as set out in the report.

Notes:

(i)            Zoë Lentell spoke as the Applicant.

(ii)          Cllr B Holdman spoke briefly as one of the Ward Members and stated that he was content with the application.

(iii)         * List previously circulated.

2)         24/00557/FULL - Change of use of agricultural building to Use Class B2 (General Industrial) at Venn View Barn, Sampford Peverell, Tiverton.

The Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report by way of a presentation and highlighted the following:-

·         The application had been called in by Cllr G Duchesne.

·         It was not within a flood risk or Conservation area.

·         It was possible for ‘Change of use’ to be approved under permitted development rights even if the application was refused so officers considered that a fallback position has been established.

·         The alterations were limited and the impact of the noise had been carefully considered.

·         Highways had been satisfied that there would be no greater impact on the highway network compared with the previous use.

·         5 formalised parking spaces were proposed.

·         A number of photographs were shown of the site including the access.

·         There was a typo in Condition 10 which, if Members were minded to approve, would be corrected.

·         The principle of development on the site had already been established.

Discussion took place regarding:-

·         Policy DM9 in relation to transportation and air quality, had Highways considered the cumulative impact of this? It was confirmed that Highways had visited the site and had considered the width of the road and the number of proposed vehicles using it as well as the number of proposed employees which was stated as being 4.

·         It was confirmed that no industrial work activities would take place outside of the building.

·         Highways had stated that there would be a ‘betterment’ in terms of vehicle trip generation should permission be granted and that it wouldn’t  ...  view the full minutes text for item 59.

To receive a list of major applications and potential site visits.

The Committee had before it, and NOTED, a list *of major applications with no decision.

The Committee requested that 24/01166/MOUT (Outline application for the development of up to 1,150 residential dwellings at Week Farm & Moorhayes Farm in Cullompton) be brought before Committee.

Note:  *List previously circulated, copy attached to the minutes.

To receive a list of recent appeal decisions.

The Committee had before it, and NOTED, a list of appeal decisions.

Note: *List previously circulated, copy attached to the minutes.