To consider the planning applications contained in the list.
Minutes:
(a) No 6 on the Plans List (17/00323/FULL– Erection of 3 dwellings (revised scheme) – land at NGR 296643 113493 – adjacent to 37 Beech Road, Tiverton).
RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration and payment of a financial contribution of £2,700 towards the provision of public open space.
(Proposed by the Chairman)
Notes:
(i) Cllr R L Stanley declared a personal interest as the Cabinet Member for Housing and indicated that he wished to abstain from voting;
(ii) Cllr Mrs F J Colthorpe declared a personal interest as the County Councillor for the area.
(b) No 1 on the Plans List (16/001888/MOUT – Outline for the erection of up to 40 dwellings, formation of 64 space car park to service Copplestone Railway Station, public open space, vehicular access from Shambles Drive, pedestrian links and associated infrastructure – Land at NGR 276566 103177 (Old Abattoir Site (Shambles Drive), Copplestone.)
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report by way of presentation showing photographs of the site in question which included the frontage arrangements on to the A377, views back towards the existing site and looking back towards the main village of Copplestone. Panoramic views across the site were also shown. The officer explained that pre-application discussions had taken place and a summary of the key issues was given. The requirement to provide 24% affordable housing was also confirmed.
Revised conditions on the update sheet were explained.
Consideration was given as to:
· The formula used by Devon County Council to allocate school places. It was explained that Devon County Council used a standard formula that was applied consistently across the whole of Devon.
· How the affordable housing percentage had been calculated.
· The provision of car parking spaces to serve the station being welcomed.
· Development would bring a much needed ‘tidying up’ of the site.
RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions and the prior signing of the provision of a Section 106 Agreement to secure:
1. The delivery of 24 % affordable housing on-site, and the submission of an affordable housing delivery plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority in advance of any reserved matters applications being submitted for formal consideration. The reserved matters submissions will be required to reflect the terms of the approved delivery plan.
2. A combined primary school and early years education contribution of £146,520.00 to be used to provide facilities within the Copplestone catchment area.
3. A secondary school contribution of £15,960.00 towards school transport to Queen Elizabeth's Academy Trust.
4. Specification for car park and transfer arrangements.
(Proposed by Cllr P J Heal and seconded by Cllr J D Squire)
Notes:
(i) Cllrs P J Heal and Cllr D R Coren 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. They also knew the landowner.
(ii) Cllr R L Stanley requested that his vote against the decision be recorded.
(iii) The following late information was reported:
Comments received 10th April 2017 - The development of the old abattoir site has been expected for some time, whist I oppose any further development in our village the extra car parking proposed near Copplestone Railway Station will ease some of the congestion in the area. If we must have further development the use of an old industrial site is much preferred to the loss of valuable agricultural land.
I will support the application if it will stop any further major development in the village.
1. Edit to point 1 of Section 106 recommendation (page 3) as follows:
Affordable Housing: To ensure the delivery of 24 % affordable housing on-site, and the submission of an affordable housing delivery plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority in advance of any reserved matters applications being submitted for formal consideration. The reserved matters submissions will be required to reflect the terms of the approved delivery plan.
Officer comment: This is to reflect the fact the application has been submitted in outline.
2. Remove clause 4 from the section 106 recommendation (page3) as set out below, to be replaced with the following two conditions with appropriate reasons as set out below in bold.
4. Specification for layout of and ongoing maintenance provisions for the formal open space area and sustainable urban drainage scheme (SUDs).
The details required to be submitted pursuant to condition 1 in terms of the landscaping details shall show not less than 1680 square metres of useable public open space, of which not less than 400 square metres shall be laid out as an informal play area. The approved details for all the public open space across the site shall be implemented in accordance with a phasing plan to be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority in writing prior to the construction of any dwellings on the site. The approved details shall be maintained as such thereafter.
Reason: To safeguard the character and amenities of the area in accordance with Policies DM2 and DM14 of Local Plan Part 3 (Development Management Policies).
The management and maintenance arrangements for all areas of open space across the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the construction of any dwellings on the site. The approved management and maintenance arrangements shall be implemented in accordance with the agreed arrangements at all times thereafter.
Reason: To safeguard the character and amenities of the area in accordance with Policies DM2 and DM14 of Local Plan Part 3 (Development Management Policies).
Officer Comments: This is a better way of controlling the delivery and maintenance of the open space aspects with the SUDs elements already controlled by conditions 10 and 11 as set out in the report.
Page 5: One further representation in support of the application has been received since the report was written.
(c) No 2 on the Plans List (16/001898/MARM – Reserved matters in respect of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following outline approval 14/00830/MOUT – land at NGR 284242 99827 (Wellparks) Exeter Road, Crediton)
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report highlighting by way of presentation the topography of the site making reference to its size and the sloping nature. Improvements to pedestrian links and the footway to the A377 were explained. There had been considerable pre-application consultation and the previous concerns of the Committee had been taken into consideration. The range of materials proposed to be used was also described which were now much more traditional in style. The boundary treatments proposed were described which included a Devon hedge bank to protect adjacent farm buildings which had been a concern raised by Historic England and the Mid Devon Conservation Officer.
Photographs were shown illustrating various proposed elevations and site sections.
Consideration was given to:
· The enforcement measures needed to ensure the garages were used for car parking spaces only.
· It was felt that the revised mix of affordable housing types and tenure would be a benefit to the people of Crediton.
RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration and:
· a deed of variation to the terms of the Section 106 agreement be agreed to allow for a revised mix in terms of affordable housing types and tenure from 97.5% affordable rent and 2.5% shared ownership to 50% affordable rent and 50% shared ownership and to include the following mix in terms of unit sizes.
· a revised mix in terms of units sizes of the affordable dwellings be agreed as follows: 6 one bed flats, 29 two bedroom houses, 14 three bedroom houses and 1 four bedroom house (total of 50).
(Proposed by Cllr R L Stanley and seconded by Cllr Mrs H Bainbridge)
Notes:
(i) Cllrs H Bainbridge, Mrs Collis, Mrs F J Colthorpe, R J Dolley, P J Heal, D J Knowles, F W Letch, B A Moore, R F Radford, R L Stanley and J D Squire made declarations in accordance with the Protocol of good practice for Councillors dealing in planning matters as they had all received correspondence regarding the application.
(ii) Mr Daniel Stephenson from Devonshire Homes spoke.
(iii) The following late information was reported:
Page 17: Amended plans were submitted and which are date stamped 27th March 2017 to reflect the proposed car parking arrangements as set out on drawing 0065 Rev.C
Officer Comments: It is the scope of the car parking provision as proposed on this plan that has been assessed and reported in the Report pack. No further comment and/or assessment required.
(d) No 3 on the Plans List (17/00106/MOUT – Erection of 16 dwellings with access and associated works – land at NGR 306965 113252 (North of Belle Vue), Ashley Road, Uffculme)
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report highlighting by way of presentation and photographs the site layout and proposals to provide terraced, semi-detached and detached properties. A scheme to minimise noise from the quarry was proposed.
Consideration was given to the site being outside the defined settlement boundary. However it was felt that the benefits of the scheme were considered to weigh in favour of approval in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework as a whole.
RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration and the prior signing of a Section 106 Agreement to secure:
1. 35% affordable housing (4 affordable dwellings on site);
2. Financial contributions towards primary and secondary education totalling £107,218;
3. A financial contribution towards provision of new multi-play, toddler and flat seat swings at Pathfields Play Area, Uffculme of £19,280.
(Proposed by Cllr P J Heal and seconded by Cllr Mrs H Bainbridge)
Note: Mr Russell Williams, the agent, spoke.
(e) No 4 on the Plans List (17/00217/FULL – Erection of a polytunnels and field shelter – land at NGR 310932 109654 (The Shippens) Blackborough).
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report highlighting by way of presentation the site in question, explaining that it was an area of agricultural land in an isolated position near Blackborough in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The elevations and floor plan were shown as well as the proposed poly tunnel and field shed.
Consideration was given to:
· The benefits afforded to the existing residents with learning difficulties by engaging in these sorts of activities.
· The adult play equipment had not been authorised.
· The fruit and vegetables to be grown in the proposed poly tunnel would be consumed by the people living on site and would not be sold for commercial reasons.
· The need for a decision in relation to both the poly tunnel and field shed to be determined together and not separately.
· Whether an existing building on the site could be used to store camping equipment etc.
· The need for sensitivity in relation to this application.
RESOLVED that the application be deferred to allow officers to undertake further discussions with the applicant in order to discuss alternative storage solutions in lieu of the proposed storage building and for officers to enter into discussions in relation to the currently unauthorised play equipment and looking at alternative locations.
(Proposed by Cllr P J Heal and seconded by Cllr B A Moore)
Notes:
(i) Mrs Jacqueline Hill, the applicant, spoke.
(ii) The following late information was reported:
18th April 2017
Additional supporting information in the form of an email of support dated 13th April 2017 received by Mrs Hill from Dr Caroline Smith who is a psychiatrist working with the local Learning Disability Intensive Assessment and Treatment Team at Devon Partnership NHS Trust. The email sets out Dr Smiths support for the proposed facilities to be provided under this application (field shed and polytunnel) which would support the resident’s mental and physical health.
(f) No 5 on the Plans List (17/00318/FULL – Permanent retention of log cabin (caravan) – land at NGR 295221 103171 – (The Orchard), Great Pitt, Silverton).
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report highlighting by way of presentation the application site and history. It was explained that the proposal to grant temporary permission for a period of three years would allow the applicant’s business to establish a firmer footing. The accounts were showing promise and were not far from achieving what they needed to be successful.
Consideration was given to:
· The length of time it typically took to establish a successful business.
· Equestrian people often living in caravans.
· The need to be fair and reasonable but to make it clear that there could be no further extensions of temporary permission without evidence that the business was proving to be a success.
· Two years would allow for much clearer audited accounts.
RESOLVED that temporary planning permission be granted for a period of 2 years subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration with the exception of Condition 1 to be amended to 2 years.
(Proposed by Cllr R F Radford and seconded by Cllr P J Heal)
Note: Cllr Mrs J Roach spoke as Ward Member.
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