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Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 02/02/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 06/02/2017
Effective from: 11/02/2017
Decision:
Arising from a * report of the Economic Development & Regeneration Manager, regarding the draft Destination Management Plan for consultation, the Economy Policy Development Group had recommended that the draft Destination Management Plan be approved for consultation bearing in mind the comments and concerns of the Policy Development Group with regard to the small sample of people interviewed, the number of locations where this had taken place and the need for caution when considering the conclusions in the survey.
The Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Regeneration outlined the contents of the report stating that there was a need to provide a strategic direction for the development of the tourism sector within Mid Devon. In order for Mid Devon to be a competitive destination tourist area there was a need to understand who currently visited the area and why; therefore a survey had taken place. He outlined the number of interviews that had taken place, the locations used and the findings of the survey
Consideration was given to:
· 19% of those interviewed were local residents
· The size of the document and the need for it to be more succinct
· The ageing visitor profile, which Members felt was a strength not a weakness
· The profile of population in Mid Devon
· Good clean facilities
· An audit of signage that was taking place
· Visitor leaflets, signage and marketing and work that could take place with the Parish Councils
RESOLVED that
a) The findings of the tourism research be noted;
b) Officers be asked to secure a revised dataset based solely on visitors to Mid Devon and to analyse this data prior to finalising the draft Destination Management Plan ;
c) Approval for consultation on the draft Destination Management Plan be delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Regeneration
(Proposed by Cllr R J Chesterton and seconded by Cllr C R Slade )
Note: - *Report previously circulated, copy attached to minutes.
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 01/02/2017 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 06/02/2017
Effective from: 01/02/2017
Decision:
The Committee had before it a *report of the Head of Planning and Regeneration providing updated information following consideration of the proposed footpath link between the new housing estate and Palmerston Park at a previous meeting.
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report highlighting discussions at a previous meeting when Members had deferred the decision to allow further discussion to take place with the developer with regard to the formation of a footpath between Howden Court and Palmerston Park. He outlined the revised route shown in appendix 2 of the report and the officer’s recommendation that policy AL/TIV/10 should be followed.
He explained by way of presentation the site layout and the route of the footpath as stated in the approved application, Members viewed photographs from various aspects of the site which included the existing footpath to Exeter Road.
Consideration was given to:
· Who would use the proposed footpath
· The fact that the Highway Authority did not propose to adopt the footpath
· Whether the footpath would improve the connectivity of the site to Palmerston Park
· Whether the area would be lit
· The area was not in the ownership of the developer and whether access would be restricted
· An offsite financial contribution towards the Palmerston Park play area that that had been paid as part of the original S106 agreement
· The Crime Support Officer’s original representation to the application
· Whether a financial contribution could be sought in place of a footpath in this instance
· The fact that the proposed footpath would be difficult for pushchair users or cyclists
· The fact that 95% of the residents did not want the path
· There were other footpaths/steps in Tiverton which were as steep
· The policy requirement
RESOLVED that: the requirement for the footpath link between the Howden Court development and Palmerston Park be waived and instead an offsite financial contribution be made towards enhanced pedestrian facilities in Tiverton town centre and that delegated authority be given to the Head of Planning and Regeneration to negotiate this in consultation with the Ward Members.
(Proposed by Cllr R L Stanley and seconded by Cllr B A Moore)
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 R J Dolley declared a personal interest as Ward Member as he had been involved in discussions regarding the application;
(iii) Cllr R L Stanley declared a personal interest as he knew some of the objectors;
(iv) Mr Reetz spoke on behalf of the objectors;
(v) Cllr Mrs Harrower spoke on behalf of Tiverton Town Council;
(vi) Cllr R J Dolley spoke as Ward Member and voiced the concerns of local people;
(vii) Cllr P J Heal requested that his vote against the decision be recorded;
(ix) Cllr R J Dolley requested that his abstention from voting be recorded;
(x) The following late information was reported: 30.11.2016 Members deferred making their final decision on whether the proposed link between the site and Palmerston Park as approved under LPA ref: 11/01927/MFUL, to allow officers to have further discussions with Heritage Homes and any other relevant land owning interests as to what could be achieved in terms of an off-site financial contribution in lieu of providing the link and on a quid pro quo basis.
1st February 2017
Five letters from the general public have been received since the report was published. One letter confirms support for the delivery of the footpath, and the other four letters raises concern about it being delivered given that there is considered to be very little support to use it as a route into Tiverton given the steepness of the route, and also concerns about as to who will liable for it given that Devon County Council have confirmed that they will not adopt or maintain it. The acceptability of the route through the estate and along Exeter Road into Tiverton is also highlighted.
One of the letters considers that the officer report does not articulate the views of local stakeholders. However, the report prepared for the meeting on the meeting on 30th November clearly set out the views of local residents and is attached as an appendix in the report pack. On this basis it is considered that views of local residents are clearly set out for Committee members.
(xi) *Report previously circulated, copy attached to minutes.
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 01/02/2017 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 06/02/2017
Effective from: 01/02/2017
Decision:
The Committee had before it, and NOTED, a list * of major applications with no decision.
It was AGREED that:
Application 17/00001/MOUT – land adjacent to Highfield, Bickleigh be brought before the committee for determination and that a site visit take place.
Application 16/01988/MOUT – Knowle Lane, Cullompton be brought before committee for determination if minded to approve.
Application 16/01932/MFUL – land at Higher Barn, Bampton be brought before committee for determination but that no site visit take place.
Members were also asked to consider whether a new application at Dulings Farm, Copplestone (which had only recently been validated) should be brought before the committee for determination – this was agreed.
Note: *List previously circulated; copy attached to the Minutes
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 01/02/2017 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 06/02/2017
Effective from: 01/02/2017
Decision:
(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.