Newton Abbot Town Council

PRESENT Councillor K Smith (Chairman) Presiding

Councillors D Corney-Walker 

D Howe

Mrs L Lowes 

A D Vizor 

Mrs D Watts

In attendance: Estelle Smith – Planning Officer, Teignbridge District Council

Mr Eric Collar – Tree Warden

Mr Cliff Jones – Newton Abbot Civic Society

Mr Philip Rowe – Town Clerk

Representative of the press: None

 

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors H L J Cole, K Purchase (Vice-Chairman) and Mrs Sally Henley (Town Development Manager).

The minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 8th June 2010 were received and signed as a correct record.

Minute 58 – Applications in Neighbouring Parishes - Councillor D Corney-Walker explained at length details of the granting of eight out of ten major applications in Teigngrace and Kingsteignton parishes by the District Council at the special meeting of its Development Control Committee held on 21st June 2010. Members noted that it was most unlikely the applications would be called-in at this stage. It was also noted that details of the applications for the proposed 740 residential dwellings was still to be received and considered.

None received at this stage.

None.

1. 10/01740/FUL Anna Mooney

BRADLEY - Whitehill Barn, Whitehill Road, Newton Abbot

Erection of a detached garage as an alternative to approval 08/03134/FUL for Mr R. Farrant

NO OBJECTION

 

NIL.

2. 10/01631/ADV Estelle Smith

BUSHELL - 2 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot

Two fascia signs and a hanging sing for Santander

NO OBJECTION IN PRINCIPLE BUT WOULD RECOMMEND THE USE OF MORE TRADITIONAL MATERIALS IN KEEPING WITH A LISTED BUILDING

3. 10/01632/LBC Estelle Smith

BUSHELL - 2 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot

Replacement signage for Santander

NO OBJECTION IN PRINCIPLE BUT WOULD RECOMMEND THE USE OF MORE TRADITIONAL MATERIALS IN KEEPING WITH A LISTED BUILDING

4. 10/01649/CLDP         Estelle Smith

BUSHELL - 6 Paynsford Road, Newton Abbot

Proposed dormer extension to rear and extension of hipped roof to form gable for Mr D. Clifford 

NO OBJECTION

5. 10/01731/COU          Ben Lewis

BUSHELL - Kiosk, 6 Market Square, Market Walk, Newton Abbot

Change of use from Retail (Use Class A1) to a mixed use for hot food takeaway (Use Class A5) and Retail (condiments, Use Class A1) for Mr G. Evans

NO OBJECTION

6. 10/01876/FUL Anna Mooney

BUSHELL - 5 Manor View, Newton Abbot

Two storey side extension for Mr Webber

NO OBJECTION IN PRINCIPLE BUT RECOMMEND THE MEANS OF EGRESS AND ACCESS FOR THE GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION BE REVIEWED

7. 10/01889/COU         Ben Lewis

BUSHELL - Baby Tots, Wharf Road, Newton Abbot

Retention of change of use of part ground floor from light industrial (Use Class B1) to; use as retail (Use Class A1) for Miss Embury

THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS REFUSAL ON THE BASIS OF LOSS OF LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USE IN THE AREA AND PROBLEMS WITH VEHICULAR ACCESS AND EGRESS (Majority Decision)

Councillor Mrs L Lowes declared a personal interest the application and took no part in the discussion and voting thereon. 

8. 10/01694/FUL Ben Lewis

COLLEGE - 25 The Priory, Priory Road, Newton Abbot

Conservatory to rear for Mrs Moore

NO OBJECTION

9. 10/01710/COU         Ben Lewis

COLLEGE - Ashfield Lodge, 12 Torquay Road, Newton Abbot

Change of use of first and second floors from complementary health care (Use Class D1) to office use (Use Class B1A), ground floor to remain with Use Class D1 for New Homes Shop Ltd

NO OBJECTION

10. 10/01779/CAN        Mark Waddams

COLLEGE - 13 College Road, Newton Abbot

The crown reduction removal of one limb from one Holm Oak for Mrs P. Harries

NO OBJECTION

11. 10/01839/CAN        Mark Waddams

COLLEGE - Southwood, College Road, Newton Abbot

Reduce one oak tree by 50% and crown lift by up to 2.4 metres for Mrs Harvey

NO OBJECTION

12. 10/01871/TPO Mark Waddams

COLLEGE - 4 Highwood Grange, Newton Abbot

The felling of one tree and the pruning of one tree for Mrs S. Tague

NO OBJECTION TO TREE #T1 BUT NO COMMENT ON TREE #T2 AS THERE WAS NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE

13. 10/01775/CLDP         Anna Mooney

MILBER - 48 Aller Brake Road, Newton Abbot

Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed conservatory for Mr & Mrs Byers

NO OBJECTION

Application with amended description 

14. 10/01583/FUL Anna Mooney

MILBER - 95 Twickenham Road, Newton Abbot

Loft conversion to form two bedrooms with en-suite including dormers to front and rear for Mr & Mrs S.  Hood

THE COMMITTEE NOTED FROM THE CASE OFFICER THAT THERE WAS THE ADDITION OF DECKING WHICH WOULD BE SCREENED AND THEREFORE HAD NO OBJECTION

None arising from the meeting.

Members gave consideration to application reference DCC/3075/2010 - Cycle Route 9 (Teign Estuary Cycleway/Walkway Section 1) between Greenhill Way, Kingsteignton and Town Quay, Newton Abbot, with links to Passage House Inn and Woodmere Way - Construction of 2.3km of footway/cycleway comprising a combination of metalled surface and timber boardwalk on land north of the River Teign. Construction of a cable stayed foot/cycle bridge across the River Teign at Town Quay linking with Forde Road in the Brunel Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot for Devon County Council.

Members referred to previous discussions where it was suggested that consideration should have been given to the line of the foot/cycle path being on the opposite side of the railway line to that proposed within the application. To date, no formal reason had been given for that alternative not having been chosen. Arising from the proposed route of the foot/cycle path, the Committee was disappointed that lengths of the path would be closed to the public on race days at the Racecourse. Additionally, Members raised the numerous benefits of a (microwave) CCTV camera being mounted on top of the bridge. 

Arising from consideration of the matter it was

RESOLVED that with regard to Application Reference DCC/3075/2010 (10/01836/DCR3) Devon County Council and Teignbridge District Council be informed that Newton Abbot Town Council:-

(a) Wholeheartedly welcomed the application;

(b) Is disappointed sections of the route would be closed during race meetings;

(c) Requests that a (microwave) CCTV camera be fitted to the top of the bridge during construction

(d) Would like to know why the alternative route on the opposite side of the railway line was not considered, therefore removing the issue of (b) above?

Councillor D Corney-Walker reported on the following applications at variance with the Council’s observations:-

(a) 10/00715/MAJ – 60 Bed Hotel and Restaurant at Newton Abbot Racecourse – refused under delegated powers for reasons of design, traffic and pollution. Both Newton Abbot and Kingsteignton Town Councils had supported the applications;

(b)  Newton Abbot Gymnastics Centre, Wharf Road – Application No. 10/01218/VAR. Granted at variance with the Town Councils observations.

See minute 86(a) above.

 

Under consideration of applications in minute 83 (10), (11) and (12) above, the Committee instructed the Town Clerk to write to Teignbridge District Council to express its dissatisfaction with the information accompanying applications regarding trees. Members were of the view that the information required to be furnished to the Planning Authority and therefore to the Town Council was neither reasonable nor acceptable to allow informed discussion and decision-making. In addition, the information provided on the District Council’s website was considered inadequate and ineffective therefore failing to provide an acceptable service to any user. The Town Council therefore requests the District Council to review these matters and take the necessary action.  

None.

2.00 p.m. Tuesday 20th July 2010.

CHAIRMAN