Minutes:
(c) No 3 on the Plans List (16/01450/FULL – Outline for the erection of 2 dwellings with attached garages and formation of shared access (revised scheme) – Land at NGR 286952 106262 (Rear of Holes Cottage) Cheriton Fitzpaine).
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report highlighting by way of presentation the site location, development area and the other land under the same ownership. The access to the site was identified as was the proposed block plan, parking areas, new access, part of the building that would be demolished to enable the proposed access to be put in place and photographs from various aspects of the site. She informed the meeting that the Highways advice had been given in accordance with the Manual for Streets which had superseded the standing advice.
Consideration was given to:
· The shared access arrangements
· The detail of Policy COR 17 and the fact that there was a poor bus service and that the shop had shut
· Parking issues in the village
· The concerns of the Parish Council
· Possible increase in traffic in the area
· Refuse collection
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 R Evans)
Notes:
(i) Cllr Mrs F J Colthorpe declared a personal interest as she was Ward Member and knew a lot of people in the village;
(ii) Mr Norton spoke as an objector as he lived near the site and as a Parish Councillor
(iii) Cllr Mrs F J Colthorpe spoke as Ward Member;
(iv) Cllr Mrs M E Squires spoke as County Councillor for the area;
(v) The following late information was reported: Since the report was issued a further letter of objection has been received confirming that the village shop in Cheriton Fitspane has closed and on this basis it is considered that policy COR18 would be the appropriate policy to consider the planning application against and not policy COR17 as referenced in the officer report on page 53.
The government has announced its intended reform of New Homes Bonus. The current 6 year term for the award is to be reduced to 5 years in 17/18 and 4 years from 18/19. The financial contributions given in the report reflect the 6 year position and should be adjusted in accordance with the most recent Government position.
(d) No 4 on the Plans List (16/01566/FULL – Erection of a dwelling – land and buildings at NGR 282555 99153 (Beare Mill) Crediton).
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report highlighting by way of presentation the location plan, a photograph of the original barn, the previously approved plans for a barn conversion and the proposed plans for the extension of floor space with the additional square meterage and part new build. Members viewed photographs from various aspects of the site and were informed that building had stopped in December when the applicants had been informed that they were in breach of the previous planning permission.
Consideration was given to:
· The original building had become unstable during building works but that the Local Planning Authority had not be advised
· The lack of protection for the original structure
· The support of the neighbouring residents for the proposal
RESOLVED that the application be refused as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration.
(Proposed by Cllr P J Heal and seconded by Cllr Mrs F J Colthorpe)
Notes:
(i) Cllr P J Heal made a declaration in accordance with the Protocol of Good Practice for Councillors in dealing with Planning Matters, as Ward Member he had been to the Parish Council meetings where the issue had been discussed;
(ii) Cllr D R Coren declared a personal interest as he knew the applicant and had been present at the Parish Council meeting;
(iii) Mr Taylor (Agent) spoke;
(iv) Cllrs D R Corn and P J Heal spoke as Ward Members
(v) Cllr F W Letch and J D Squire requested that their vote against the decision be recorded;
(vi) The following late information was reported: The government has announced its intended reform of New Homes Bonus. The current 6 year term for the award is to be reduced to 5 years in 17/18 and 4 years from 18/19. The financial contributions given in the report reflect the 6 year position and should be adjusted in accordance with the most recent Government position.
(f) No 5 on the Plans List (16/01594/FULL – change of use of ground floor from Class A1 (Shop) to mixed use (Class A1 (Shop and Class A3 (Café) and associated internal and external alterations – 28 High Street, Crediton).
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report highlighting by way of presentation the location of the building, the existing and proposed layout, the floor plans and scope of external works that would be required for the signage. He outlined the additional signage that would form part of a separate application for advertisement consent.
Consideration was given to:
· The use of the building
· The possible increase in dwelling times in the town and the fact that it would be open on Sundays and bank holidays
RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration.
(Proposed by Cllr F W Letch and seconded by Cllr J D Squire)
Notes:
(i) Cllr F W Letch declared a personal interest as he had been present at the Town Council meeting when the application was discussed but he did not vote, he also knew objectors to the application;
(ii) Miss Matthews (Agent) spoke;
(iii) Cllr F W Letch spoke as Ward Member.
(g) No 6 on the Plans List (16/01595/ADVERT – Advertisement Consent to display 1 externally illuminated fascia sign and 1 externally illuminated hanging sign – 28 High Street, Crediton).
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report highlighting by way of presentation the proposed signage.
RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration.
(Proposed by Cllr F W Letch and seconded by the Chairman)
Notes: Cllr F W Letch declared a personal interest as he had been present on the Town Council when the application was discussed but he did not vote, he also knew objectors to the application.