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Agenda item

THE PLANS LIST (0.07.05)

To consider the planning applications contained in the list.

 

Minutes:

The Committee considered the applications in the *Plans List.

 

Note: *List previously circulated and attached to the minutes.

 

a)    20/00858/FULL - Erection of 9 dwellings with associated car parking and access at Mid Devon District Council, Park Road Nursery, Park Road.

 

The Principal Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report by way of a presentation which detailed the site location plan, proposed block plan, bin/bike store, proposed site elevations, unit elevations, floor plans and photographs of the site and existing access.

 

He explained that the site was the former park nursery site which was now redundant with various out buildings and was sited within the  conservation area.

 

He explained that local residents had expressed concerns with regard to highways safety and parking but the proposals included the required amount of parking and the Highways Authority had raised no objections. He detailed the tree protection measures in the application and confirmed that Tiverton Town Council had raised an objection due to over development of the site.

 

Consideration was given to:

 

·         The importance of Condition 6 regarding foul and surface water drainage

·         That each property had been provided with 2 parking spaces under the proposals

·         That it was a previous Cabinet decision to dispose of the site with planning permission

·         The tree plan included the periphery of the site

·         Any speed restrictions on Park Road were the responsibility of the Highways Authority and could not be imposed by the Planning Authority

·         Potential contamination on the site

·         The site fell below the unit threshold for developer contributions towards open spaces and affordable housing

·         The site was not in an Air Quality Management area

·         That any planning permission awarded would remain with the land and was not personal to the applicant

 

It was therefore RESOLVED that: planning permission be approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning, Economy and Regeneration.

 

(Proposed by the Chairman)

 

Reason for the Decision – as set out in the report

 

Note: Cllrs G Barnell, S J Clist and D J Knowles declared personal interests as they had been on the previous Cabinet which had made the decision to dispose of the site with planning permission

 

b)   20/00964/FULL - Conversion of existing common room and communal areas to flat with garden and parking and construction of new vehicular access at Common Room, Brewin Road, Tiverton.

 

The Principal Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report by way of a presentation which detailed the site location plan, existing plan, existing garden area, proposed floor plan and photographs of the existing layout and current parking arrangements on Brewin Road.

 

He explained that the property was a redundant common room area and that whilst the proposed new flat was small it did comply with the minimum size standards for a 1 bedroomed property. He explained a concern had been raised by a local resident with regard to the proximity of the proposed turning area to their flat and explained to Members that there was a degree of separation from the area and the flat concerned.

 

In response to Members questions the Planning Officer confirmed that current occupiers of the flats had been consulted and had requested that the proposed parking spaces were not allocated but were on a first come first served basis.

 

Consideration was given to:

 

·         That screening from the parking area would not be practical

·         The parking area would only be available for residents or visitors of the flats and signage stating this would be provided

·         The views of the Ward Member who stated that the development would provide much needed housing in the area and that although the development would cause noise and disruption, he felt the residents would be able to cope with the short term inconvenience

 

It was therefore RESOLVED that: planning permission be approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning, Economy and Regeneration.

 

(Proposed by the Chairman)

 

Reason for the Decision – as set out in the report

 

Note: Cllr R Dolley spoke as Ward Member

 

 

 

 

 

c)    19/01932/FULL - Retention of change of use of shop into 1 ground floor flat (Revised Scheme) at Preston House, Bow, Devon.

 

The Area Team Leader reminded Members of the application (considered at a previous meeting) by way of a presentation and stated that following a resolution by the Committee, officers had sought to obtain a reduction in the number of units applied for. He confirmed that the applicant had amended the plans and that the application before the Committee had been amended to remove the shop and increase the ground floor flat size. This had reduced the number of total units on the development from 5 to 4 flats.

 

The officer explained that Bow Parish Council had objected and stated that the amended application had not gone far enough and that the total number of units on the site should be no more than 2.

 

The officer reminded Members that the applicant had originally applied for a parking area to the rear of the property which had been refused by the Highways Authority on grounds of visibility and width of access.

 

He stated that the shop would be refurbished under the revised scheme and included frosting to the lower part of the windows which would afford some privacy for occupants of the flat.

 

In response to Members questions regarding refused applications in 2018, the Area Team Leader confirmed that the 2018 applications were for a separate dwelling at the rear of the property and the conversion of the shop, neither of which were in front of the Committee at this time.

 

Members then questioned the car parking arrangements for the units and the officer confirmed that the Highways Authority had stated that the development would not cause significant issues due to the fact that there was a regular bus service directly outside the property. He confirmed that if Members were minded to refuse the application on the lack of parking provision then it was unlikely to be supported by the Highways Authority.

 

Consideration was given to:

 

·         The upkeep of the rear amenity area would be the responsibility of the applicant

·         The alleged damage to neighbouring buildings for works already completed was a civil issue and not within the scope of the Local Planning Authority to demand rectification

·         The condition which required the rear parking area to be retuned to it’s original state and the entrance be blocked to vehicular access through bollards and planters

·         Condition 3 had been amended to include the provision of bike storage in the amenity area

·         The views of the Parish Council which highlighted the exiting parking issues at the site and that any consent should include a condition that the rear amenity area be returned to its former state and parking area removed

 

It was therefore RESOLVED that: planning permission be approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning, Economy and Regenerationsubject to:

 

·         Condition 6 being strengthened and the wording agreed with the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Planning Committee

 

(Proposed by the Chairman)

 

Reason for the Decision – as set out in the report

 

Notes:

 

    i.)        Cllrs G Barnell and S J Clist requested that their vote against the decision be recorded

   ii.)        Cllr B G J Warren requested that his abstention from voting be recorded

 iii.)        The Chairman read out a statement provided by Bow Parish Council

 

d)   19/01933/FULL - Retention of conversion of first floor flat into two flats at Preston House, Bow, Devon.

 

The Area Team Leader reminded Members of the application (considered at a previous meeting) by way of a presentation and stated that following a resolution by the Committee officers had sought to obtain a reduction in the number of units applied for. He confirmed that the applicant had amended the plans for the shop and that the application before the Committee was to approve the conversion of an existing four bedroomed flat into two, two bedroomed flats. He confirmed that the applicant had already started these works so the application was retrospective.

 

The officer stated that Bow Parish Council had objected and stated that the amended application had not gone far enough and that the total number of units on the site should be no more than 2.

 

The officer reminded Members that the applicant had originally applied for a parking area to the rear of the property which had been refused by the Highways Authority on grounds of visibility and width of access.

 

In response to Members questions regarding refused applications in 2018, the Area Team Leader confirmed that the 2018 applications were for a separate dwelling at the rear of the property and the conversion of the shop, neither of which were in front of the Committee at this time.

 

Members then questioned the car parking arrangements for the units and the officer confirmed that the Highways Authority had stated that the development would not cause significant issues due to the fact that there was a regular bus service directly outside the property. He confirmed that if Members were minded to refuse the application on the lack of parking provision then it was unlikely to be supported by the Highways Authority.

 

Consideration was given to:

 

  • The upkeep of the rear amenity area would be the responsibility of the applicant
  • The alleged damage to neighbouring buildings for works already completed was a civil issue and not within the scope of the Local Planning Authority to demand rectification
  • The condition which required the rear parking area to be returned to it’s original state and the entrance be blocked to vehicular access through bollards and planters
  • Condition 3 had been amended to include the provision of bike storage in the amenity area
  • The views of the Parish Council which highlighted the exiting parking issues at the site and that any consent should include a condition that the rear amenity area be returned to its former state and parking area removed

 

It was therefore RESOLVED that: planning permission be approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning, Economy and Regeneration subject to:

 

  • Condition 5 being strengthened and the wording agreed with the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Planning Committee

 

(Proposed by the Chairman)

 

(Vote: 3 For, 3 Against, 4 Abstain – Chairman’s casting vote)

 

Reason for the Decision – as set out in the report

 

Notes:

 

    i.)        Cllrs G Barnell and S J Clist requested that their vote against the decision be recorded

   ii.)        Cllr B G J Warren requested that his abstention from voting be recorded

 iii.)        The Chairman read out a statement provided by Bow Parish Council

 

 

 

 

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