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) 22/00067/MFUL - Conversion of farmhouse and buildings to 17 dwellings, the erection of 14 dwellings and erection of 2 commercial buildings (Use Classes B8, E, Sui Generis) at Wellparks, Exeter Road, Crediton.
The Principal Planning Officer outlined the application by way of a presentation and advised the Committee of an additional condition as set out below:
· Waste Management Plan - During Construction (including relevant refuse disposal details)
· No development shall commence until a waste management plan during construction had been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The plan should detail the following:
· The type of material to be demolished and/or excavated;
The volume of material to be demolished and/or excavated;
Opportunities for the reuse and recovery of materials;
· A demonstration of how to manage disposal of waste having regard to the significance of the; heritage assets and their setting and the visual amenities of this gateway site.
· Additional s106 Heads of Terms
Phasing scheme to be agreed to ensure that the works to the listed building are carried out at an early stage of the development to ensure that the heritage benefits are secured.
In response to the public questions the Principal Planning Officer outlined that:
· The Planning officer outlined that there were issues securing reductions in carbon emissions (for solar panels and air source heat pumps) because the Council does not have a planning policy that sets a target which would enable the Council to secure improvements. There is also potential harm to the listed buildings and their setting; and the scheme is also very close to being unviable.
Consideration was given to:-
· The Management Plan and ensuring the upkeep is up to standard.
· Parking limitations.
· Solar panels.
· Environment health conditions – there were restrictions in place in terms of hours of use.
· Bio diversity – that the development was carried out in accordance with the Ecology Management Plan as there were bats roosting in the farmhouse.
RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions and the signing of a S106 agreement to secure as recommended by the Development Management Manager.
(Proposed by Cllr P Colthorpe and seconded by Cllr F W Letch)
Reason for the decision: As set out in the report.
Notes:-
· Cllr S J Clist left the room whilst this application was debated and voted upon due to a declaration of pecuniary interest and other registrable interest.
· Cllr N Letch declared she was a Planning Committee Member at Crediton Town Council.
· Cllr Liz Brookes-Housing spoke on behalf of Crediton Town Council.
b) 23/00326/FULL - Erection of replacement clubhouse with additional changing and toilet facilities following demolition of existing buildings at Crediton United AFC, Commercial Road, Lords Meadow Industrial Estate.
In accordance with its agreed procedure the Committee determined the above application could be dealt with without debate.
It was therefore RESOLVED that the above application be granted subject to conditions as recommended by the Development Management Manager.
(Proposed by the Chairman)
Reason for the decision: As set out in the report.
Cllr R Gilmour at this point left the meeting.
c) 22/01209/FULL - Erection of dwelling following demolition of an agricultural building utilising the Class Q fallback position at Land and Buildings at NGR 302779 113776, (Morrells Farm, South West of Chains Road), Sampford Peverell.
The Principal Planning Officer outlined the application by way of a presentation which highlighted:-
· That there was a fall-back position having gone through the legislation.
· The design and impact on the Conservation Area
· Whether there was a planning betterment
In response to the public questions asked the Principal Planning Officer stated that:
· 2 Conservation Officers had been consulted on the scheme. However, the first left the Council by the time the revised plans were submitted. The Council’s current Conservation Officer had reviewed the revised plans and raised no objections to the scheme.
· In terms of the height, the proposed dwelling was taller than the lean-to section of the barn, but the overall ridge heights of both buildings were very similar.
· The visibility to the north/west in particular was good and Highways had no objections.
· There was no requirement for applicants to submit a prior notification or application initially, if they would rather submit a full application. The officer is still required to do the relevant assessment.
· Condition suggestions relating to removing permitted development rights relating to agriculture buildings and Class Q - the conditions were not considered to meet the requirements of planning conditions in that they were not reasonable or necessary. Much of the applicant’s land was outside of the red line subject to this application so it would not be possible to enforce conditions on the wider holding.
· The principle was established due to the class Q fall-back position and not because it was a rural worker’s dwelling.
· The class Q development would be closer to the livestock dwelling than the proposed dwelling.
Consideration was given to:-
· The amount of traffic on the roads and the upkeep of maintenance.
· Betterments included solar panels, bird and bat boxes and landscaping.
It was therefore RESOLVED that the above application be granted subject to conditions as recommended by the Development Management Manager.
(Proposed by Cllr F W Letch and seconded by Cllr G Cochran)
Reason for the decision: As set out in the report.
Notes:-
· Cllr P Colthorpe, Cllr G Duchesne and Cllr B Holdman wished to have noted that they voted against the application.
· Mr Jamie Bryrom spoke as the Objector.
· Mr Stephen Baimbridge spoke as the Agent.
· Cllr G Westcott and Cllr J Lock spoke as the Ward Members.
d) 22/01098/MOUT - Outline for the erection of up to 120 dwellings and associated access, with all other matters reserved at Land and Buildings North of Blundells Road (Newberry Metals Ltd & Horsdon Garage), Tiverton, Devon
The Area Team Leader outlined the application by way of a presentation and advised the Committee of an amendment to the recommendation and an additional condition as set out below:
Amend recommendation point a) as follows:
Grant permission subject to conditions and a S106 legal agreement to include:
a) At the expense of the applicant, an independent verification viability assessment of the site to make financial contributions, no more than 6 months prior to the commencement of each phase of development in accordance with the submitted and approved phasing plan;
b) Subject to the outcome of point a) above make financial contributions towards the delivery of infrastructure needed to support the development including (but not restricted to):
i) Affordable housing;
ii) Education;
iii) DCC Highway Authority Travel and Action Plan;
iv) Public open space;
v) Community centre; and
vi) NHS.
c) At the expense of the applicant, a monitoring fee, subject to the verification viability assessment and any associated financial contributions arising;
d) A junction on Heathcoat Way and a safeguarded road route through the site to serve as a future second strategic road access for development on the Tiverton Eastern Urban Extension; and
e) A DCC Highway Authority Contribution of £5000 for a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).
New wording for Condition 21:
The existing access shall be effectively and permanently closed to vehicles associated with the application site in accordance with details which shall have previously been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority as soon as the new access on to Heathcoat Way is capable of use.
REASON: To reduce the volume of traffic associated with the application site from taking access on and off the traffic calmed Blundell’s Road.
Existing mans of access associated with existing properties, not associated with the application site, will be retained from Blundell’s Road.
Consideration was given to:-
· The Management Plan and ensuring this would be enforced.
· Potential S106 funds.
· Environmental Health would oversee contamination conditions.
· The new junction on to Heathcoat Way being a 40mph junction not a 30mph junction for road safety reasons.
It was therefore RESOLVED that permission be granted subject to the revised recommendation and condition and the signing of a S106 agreement to secure.
(Proposed by Cllr F W Letch and seconded by Cllr G Duchene)
Reason for the decision: As set out in the report.
Notes:-
· Cllr G Duchesne declared that she lived locally and was affected by the impact.
· Cllr L J Cruwys confirmed that his ward was affected the other side of the boundary line.
· Cllr L J Cruwys wished to have noted that he abstained from voting.
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