Venue: Phoenix Chambers, Phoenix House, Tiverton
Contact: Sally Gabriel
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Apologies To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillors: Mrs C P Daw, N V Davey, Mrs S Griggs, D J Knowles and N A Way. |
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Public Question Time (00-01-00) To receive any questions relating to items on the agenda from members of the public and replies thereto.
Given the level of interest in the meeting it has been decided that the available space for public attendance/viewing will be split into two halves, allowing proponents of each side of the debate equal accommodation and space within the room.
Furthermore, in order to ensure that public interest in the meeting can be met, the Chairman has agreed to the waiving of the standard 30 minute limit on public questions. Public questions will be heard beyond the 30 minute agenda item providing that such questions are raising new points for the council’s response. The Chairman will reserve the right to close public question time if becomes clear that such questions are proving repetitious.
Minutes: The Chairman stated that Procedure Rule 11(c) would be lifted to allow all those present to ask questions.
The following public questions were all posed in relation to the Local Plan Review and the allocation of land at Junction 27 for leisure, tourism and retail use:
Miss A M Phillips had submitted a number of written questions:
Mr Simon Banbury had also provided a written submission:
I own and run Banburys Department Stores in Tiverton and Barnstaple town centres. I felt it necessary to voice my concerns about the Junction 27 development, not only for my long term businesses prospects in Tiverton, but for the vitality of Tiverton Town and the surrounding areas as well.
I would like to make it clear that I'm not against modernisation of the area with such developments, and I'm not against increased competition. However, I totally disagree with the disjointed location of the Junction 27 development, and I'm sure that it will have a detrimental effect on the vitality of Tiverton, and Cullompton town centres.
I'm aware that Junction 27's retail fashion offers will be in direct competition with my fashion, along with a Jo Amore, Snob, and Mojo's. This alone wouldn't worry me if the proposed site was in harmony with Tiverton town Centre. If it were in, or close to the centre of Tiverton I'd be brimming with positivity, however I know from experience that any 'out of town' offer is bad news for businesses in local towns. When Atlantic Village opened near Bideford they said it would affect our business by 5-10%. Well I can tell ... view the full minutes text for item 60. |
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Chairman's Announcements (00-14-00) To receive any announcements which the Chairman of the Council may wish to make.
Minutes: The Chairman had no announcements to make. |
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Petitions To receive any petitions from members of the public.
Minutes: There were no petitions received. |
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Notices of Motions To consider any Motions received. Minutes: No motions had been received for this meeting. |
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Cabinet Report - 15 September 2016 (1-15-00) PDF 157 KB To receive and consider reports, minutes and recommendations of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 15 September 2016.
Report attached, minutes to follow. Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Leader presented the report of the special meeting of the Cabinet held on 15 September 2016
Arising thereon:
1) Local Plan Review (Junction 27 and any associated housing need)
Councillor Mrs J Roach MOVED in accordance with Procedure Rule 19.4:
“THAT the vote in respect of all three MOTIONS before the Council shall be by Roll Call”
This was AGREED
The Head of Planning and Regeneration was invited to give a presentation to Members:
She stated that before the meeting today was the issue of land allocation and that Council were not being requested to determine any particular scheme by the land promoter or an application by the land promotor. She also clarified that business rate revenue was not a material planning consideration and should not form part of consideration of an allocation. She outlined the history of the site and the various plan options and representations made over many years, the agreement for the new area of growth identified east of Cullompton and that a new settlement limit option north of Willand was not pursued; the proposed submission plan of 2014 that had omitted J27 as allocated land and the work that had taken place to date to address the issues raised in 2014.
She identified the site by way of presentation, highlighting the elements of the allocation and the land ownership evidence. In reply to a question posed at public question time with regard to previous planning on the site, there was still an outline permission for a road side services area which was still capable of being developed out which included a 350 sqm shop, a rest area, a tourist information centre, parking and service yard.
The tourism and leisure opportunity would be supported by a retail facility in the form of a designer outlet village. She addressed the work that had taken place by the Council’s Retail Consultant and the issue of trade draw which had been highlighted during public question time, it had been suggested that there would be some trade draw impact but that this would be offset by comparison goods expenditure growth. Consultant advice was that overall impact of trade draw was not considered significant.
She also explained the “Duty to Cooperate” consultation that had taken place with surrounding local authorities and highlighted the issues raised by representatives from North Devon Council earlier in the meeting with regard to the impact on local retail and the search for other sites within certain drive times, which could be extended if requested. There was some comparison goods expenditure leakage out of the district and it was thought that allocation of land at J27 could clawback some of the spend into the district. Although some concerns had been raised with regard to the impact on retail, an allocation was still thought to be sound.
The officer addressed the housing issue identified during public question time. An updated assessment for the whole of the Local Plan had resulted in an additional 400 houses as the ... view the full minutes text for item 64. |
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Ungrouped Vacancy To appoint one Member of the Ungrouped to the list of Planning Committee Substitutes. Minutes: It was necessary to appoint one Member of the Ungrouped to the list of Planning Committee substitutes.
Councillor Mrs N Woollatt MOVED, seconded by Councillor R J Dolley
THAT Councillor Mrs J Roach fill the vacancy on the list of Planning Committee substitutes.
Upon a vote being taken, the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED. |
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