To consider the planning applications contained in the list.
Minutes:
(a) No 1 on the Plans List (16/01699/FULL – Erection of 8 affordable dwellings with associated access, parking, drainage and landscaping at land at NGR 271041 93178, Yeoford Road, Cheriton Bishop)
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report by way of presentation highlighting the site location plan and the scope of the application site. He outlined the planning history for the site and the already approved scheme that had not been progressed because of funding issues. A new funding stream had been identified and therefore a fresh application was before Members today. He explained the proposed layout of the affordable dwellings, the dimensions and design details which had a similar approach to existing dwellings in the area. Members were shown photographs from various aspects of the site which highlighted the distance from the village centre.
Consideration was given to:
· The history of the Community Land Trust, its work in progressing the project and the local housing need for affordable dwellings in the area.
· The need for the affordable housing to go to local people and the use of the local cascade system.
· The details of the proposed S106 Agreement.
· Issues relating to the lack of a footpath close to the site and the need for safe access.
· The possibility of the speed limit being managed.
RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the prior signing of a S106 agreement to secure an education contribution (£13,652 and £2,603) and to ensure the retention of all the housing as affordable housing in perpetuity, the inclusion of a local allocations policy, that the Community Land Trust retains a legal interest and conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration.
(Proposed by Cllr Mrs H Bainbridge and seconded by Cllr P J Heal)
Notes:
(i) Cllrs D R Coren and P J Heal made declarations in accordance with the Protocol of Good Practice for Councillors in dealing with Planning matters as they were Ward Members and had been involved in discussions regarding the application;
(ii) The Chairman read a letter on behalf of the Objectors to the application;
(iii) Mr Gorringe spoke on behalf of the applicant;
(iv) Mr Byron-Edmond read a representation from the Vice Chairman of the Parish Council;
(v) Cllrs D R Coren and P J Heal spoke as Ward Members.
(b) No 2 on the Plans List (16/01707/FULL – Outline for the erection of 41 dwellings and formation of vehicular aces – land at NGR 295527 113644 (South of Lea Road) Tiverton).
This item had been deferred as outlined in Minute 131.
(c) No 3 on the Plans List (16/01773/MARM – Reserved Matters for the erection of mixed use facilities building with associated parking and highway works following outline approval 13/00947/MOUT – land at NGR 305036 113872 (Junction 27) Sampford Peverell)
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report by way of presentation stating that outline approval had been granted in 2014 and that reserved matters were now before Members. She highlighted the site layout, block plan and proposed landscaping, the internal layout of the proposed buildings and elevations. The petrol station plans were viewed and photographs were shown from various aspects of the site. Members were also directed to the decision notice for the outline approval which highlighted the conditions already agreed.
Consideration was given to:
· The need to consider the application before the committee
· The locations of the petrol stations
· The design and massing of the main structure and the need for a 2 storey building
RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration.
(Proposed by Cllr Mrs H Bainbridge and seconded by Cllr Mrs J Roach)
Notes:
(i) Cllrs Mrs H Bainbridge, Mrs Collis, Mrs F J Colthorpe, R J Dolley, P J Heal, F W Letch, B A Moore, R F Radford, Mrs J Roach, J D Squire and R L Stanley made declarations in accordance with the Protocol of Good Practice for Councillors in dealing with Planning matters as they had all received correspondence regarding the application;
(ii) Cllr Mrs F J Colthorpe declared a personal interest as one of the applicants was known to her;
(iii) Cllrs Mrs H Bainbridge and Mrs C Collis spoke as Ward Members;
(iv) Cllrs Mrs C Collis and R J Dolley requested that their vote against the decision be recorded.
(d) No 4 on the Plans List (16/01757/FULL – Variation of condition 15 of planning permission 14/01168/FULL for the relocation of acoustic fence - land at NGR 298079 113306 (off the A361) Blundells Road, Tiverton ).
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report by way of presentation highlighting applications that had been approved in 2014 which had included a bund and a primary acoustic barrier along with the southern side of the application site.
Condition 15 had highlighted the requirement for a secondary acoustic fence and noise modelling had taken place with regard to the best location for the bund and the fence. She outlined the different option positions modelled, highlighting each on a plan and explained that noise and visual impact had been measured; Position 1 measured little mitigation against noise or visual impact, Position 2 which was on top of the embankment adjacent to the A361 provided a reduction in noise over a greater area but that there was no mitigation for near neighbours; Position 3 extended the primary acoustic barrier by 180 metres further east and noise modelling had shown a reduction in noise to properties close to the site. She also explained the legislation where any reduction in noise of 1 db was seen to be an audible improvement perceivable to the human ear. She also stated that the new road surface proposed would reduce the noise to some extent.
Referring to the questions posed in public question time she stated that the ground levels across the site varied with the properties at the eastern end being at a higher level; even if a 3 metre high fence was erected there would be little mitigation to residents because the properties were already at a higher level. The Head of Planning and Regeneration explained the detail of the World Health Organisation guidance with regard to acceptable noise levels and that the planning system approach sought to ensure that the pre-existing noise situation was not made any worse but there was no requirement for betterment.
Consideration was given to:
· The location of the acoustic fence and road surface changes
· The impact of the development on local properties
· The fact that a 0.5db advantage was not perceivable to the human ear and therefore mitigation was measured on a 1db level improvement
· The changes to ground levels on the eastern side of the site
RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration.
(Proposed by Cllr P J Heal and seconded by Cllr Mrs J Roach)
Notes:
(i) Cllrs Mrs F J Colthorpe and R F Radford declared personal interests as Devon County Councillors;
(ii) Cllr R L Stanley declared a personal interest as he knew some of the objectors;
(iii) The Chairman read an email from Dr Bell on behalf of the objectors.
(e) No 5 on the Plans List (16/01759/FULL – Variation of condition 15 of planning permission 14/00667/MFUL for the relocation of acoustic fence - land at NGR 298039 113326 (off the A361) Blundells Road, Tiverton).
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report by way of presentation highlighting applications that had been approved in 2014 which had included a bund and a primary acoustic barrier along with the southern side of the application site.
Condition 15 had highlighted the requirement for a secondary acoustic fence and noise modelling had taken place with regard to the best location for the bund and the fence. She outlined the different option positions modelled, highlighting each on a plan and explained that noise and visual impact had been measured; Position 1 measured little mitigation against noise or visual impact, Position 2 which was on top of the embankment adjacent to the A361 provided a reduction in noise over a greater area but that there was no mitigation for near neighbours; Position 3 extended the primary acoustic barrier by 180 metres further east and noise modelling had shown a reduction in noise to properties close to the site. She also explained the legislation where any reduction in noise of 1 db was seen to be an audible improvement perceivable to the human ear. She also stated that the new road surface proposed would reduce the noise to some extent.
Referring to the questions posed in public question time she stated that the ground levels across the site varied with the properties at the eastern end being at a higher level; even if a 3 metre high fence was erected there would be little mitigation to residents because the properties were already at a higher level. The Head of Planning and Regeneration explained the detail of the World Health Organisation guidance with regard to acceptable noise levels and that the planning system approach sought to ensure that the pre-existing noise situation was not made any worse but there was no requirement for betterment.
Consideration was given to:
· The location of the acoustic fence and road surface changes
· The impact of the development on local properties
· The fact that a 0.5db advantage was not perceivable to the human ear and therefore mitigation was measured on a 1db level improvement
· The changes to ground levels on the eastern side of the site
RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration.
(Proposed by Cllr P J Heal and seconded by Cllr Mrs J Roach)
Notes:
(i) Cllr R L Stanley declared a personal interest as he knew some of the objectors;.
(ii) The Chairman read a letter from Dr Bell on behalf of the objectors.
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