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Agenda item

THE PLANS LIST (0.27.13)

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)    21/00374/MARM - Reserved Matters in respect of (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for infrastructure associated with initial phases of development, following Outline approval 14/00881/MOUT at Land at NGR 298088 113134 (Adjacent Barnesmead), Blundells Road, Tiverton.

 

The Planning Officer explained that the application before Members was reserved matters and part of the spine road which was previously the subject of an outline planning application.

 

The Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report via a presentation which highlighted site location plan, Tiverton EUE illustrative framework plan, aerial view, general arrangements plan, detailed landscape details and photographs of the site.

 

The officer explained that Adopted Masterplan SPD sets out the ambition for a roundabout on Blundells Road. Whilst a roundabout is visible on the plans it is outside the red line boundary of this application site, and officers the construction of the spine road will, in the first instance, be constructed with a T junction, on to Blundells Road. The application had footway provision on both sides of the road and incorporated sustainable drainage provision. Changes had been made to the outline application which included an extension of the hedgerow and relocation of the electricity sub station. She confirmed that no trees were planned to the felled and a community space included seating, formal planting and a trim trail are to be provided.

 

She confirmed that the minimum 9 metre buffer width between the spine road and Barnsmead commenced at the boundary of Barnsmead.

 

In response to a question from Members, the officer confirmed that the application, if approved, gave certainty for future phases of development but did not predetermine where future phases would be situated.

 

The DCC Highways Officer confirmed that the T Junction on Blundells Road was a temporary solution until the proposed roundabout was delivered and that safety audits had been completed and confirmed that the junction was acceptable.

 

Consideration was given to:

 

·         The views of the agent who stated that Redrow had been awarded the contract to construct the infrastructure on phase A of the Tiverton EUE and that the application was in accordance with the Local Plan. He explained that the application was before Committee early so that works could start on the spine road before September and the winter period.

·         Members views that the site visit had revealed the welcome news that the proposed substation had been moved away from an existing property

·         Confirmation that 150-200 dwellings had to be constructed and occupied before DCC Highways could consider the installation of the proposed roundabout onto Blundells Road

·         Members views that it was difficult for them to deal with lots of smaller applications which made up the whole picture of the EUE

·         Members concerns that if permitted, the siting of the proposed spur road on the spine road would predetermine where future housing would be built out

·         Members concerns about the safety of the temporary T junction on Blundells Road

 

It was therefore RESOLVED that: planning permission be granted as recommended by the Head of Planning, Economy and Regeneration subject to: the receipt of a plan removing the access point to residential development to the west.

 

(Proposed by the Chairman)

 

Reason for the Decision: As set out in the report

 

Notes:

 

    i.)        Cllrs Mrs F J Colthorpe, B Holdman, E J Berry, S J Clist, L J Cruwys, Mrs C P Daw, C J Eginton, P J Heal, D J Knowles, F W Letch and B G J Warren made declarations in accordance with the Protocol of Good Practice for Councillors dealing with planning matters as they had received correspondence from objectors

   ii.)        Russell Smith spoke as the agent for the applicant

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