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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY 6TH MAY 2008
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY 6TH MAY 2008 AT 2.00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, TOWN HALL, 9 DEVON SQUARE, NEWTON ABBOT
PRESENT Councillor D. Howe (Chairman) Presiding
Councillor D Corney-Walker (Vice-Chairman)
Councillors R Leeper
A D Vizor
Mrs D Watts
In attendance: Naomi Harnett - Planning Officer, Teignbridge District Council
Eric Collar – Tree Warden
Representatives of the Press: Matthew Hyde – Mid Devon Advertiser
526. APOLOGIES
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors H L J Cole, Mrs S Maddicott and K Smith, Mayor.
527. MINUTES
(A) The Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 15th April 2008 were received and signed as a correct record.
(B) Arising from Minute 500(ii)(c)/4/08 – Devon County Council Applications – The Committee gave consideration to a list of issues (previously circulated) regarding the possibility of the part pedestrianisation of Queen Street. Arising from a discussion on the issues raised it was agreed to forward the following comments to Devon County Council:-
• The Town Council supports the principle of pedestrianisation of part of Queen Street;
• Consideration should be given from a traffic management aspect to whether pedestrianisation should start at Albany Street or King Street. The Committee favoured the pedestrianisation starting from the west side of King Street;
• Pedestrianisation if introduced should be time limited from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (for example) allowing vehicle access only to buses and emergency vehicles at all times;
• Consideration should by implication also be given to part pedestrianisation of Union Street (from Carlisle Street);
• If affordable, consideration should be given to including bus and emergency access to be controlled by sensor controlled bollards (same issue with Union Street);
• If consideration is given to widening pavement sections priority should be given to the north east side being widened to facilitate pedestrian movement. However, it will be necessary to enforce ‘A’ Board and cafe furniture issues;
• Consideration should be given to providing additional bus bays at the northern end of Courtenay Street to alleviate pressure upon the bus stopping facility at Sherborne Road;
• Consideration should be given to the refurbishment of the street furniture and raised flower beds in Courtenay Street.
Councillor Mrs D Watts declared a personal interest in the possible pedestrianisation of Queen Street from King Street, but spoke and voted on the item.
528. INTERESTS
None at this stage.
529. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
530. DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL APPLICATIONS
None.
531. TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE
The Vice-Chairman of the Planning Committee drew to the attention of the Committee the decision of the Local Planning Authority to grant an application for land at Mile End, Ashburton Road, Newton Abbot - outline application for residential development (approval sought for means of access), including construction of two new junctions to the north and south of Ashburton Road; local centre (Use Classes A1/A2/A3/D1/D2), public open space, landscaping and associated works for Persimmon Homes. It was noted that as the application was contrary to the Local Plan the Application was to be advertised as a departure and could be called-in.
532. PLANNING APPLICATIONS AT VARIANCE WITH TOWN COUNCIL’S OBSERVATIONS
Reference was made to applications at Twickenham Road and Rundle Road which were dismissed at Appeal.
533. PLANNING APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED
BRADLEY
1. 08/01381/FUL Tom Wilson
BRADLEY - The Paddock Site, Highweek, Newton Abbot
Erection of 4 dwelling houses for Warmewell Homes
THE TOWN COUNCIL IS OF THE VIEW THE PROPOSAL CONSTITUTES OVERDEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE AND IS CONCERNED WITH THE POTENTIAL IMPACT ON THE NEARBY GRADE I LISTED BUILDING. IF THE OFFICERS ARE MINDED TO APPROVE THE COUNCIL REQUESTS THE LOCAL MEMBER TO REQUIRE CATEGORY B AND AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY SHOULD BE REQUESTED
2. 08/01613/FUL Naomi Harnett
BRADLEY - Budleigh, 69 Exeter Road, Newton Abbot
Kitchen/bedroom extension, annexe accommodation and double garage for Mr P. Gilpin
NO OBJECTION
3. 08/01505/CLDP Naomi Harnett
BRADLEY - 16 Laurie Avenue, Newton Abbot
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed conversion of garage into additional living accommodation for Mr Collins
THE TOWN COUNCIL NOTES THE PROPOSAL IS ALLOWED UNDER PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AND HAS NO OBJECTION
BUCKLAND
4. 08/01717/FUL Rebecca Miller
BUCKLAND - 5 Raleigh Road, Newton Abbot
Ground floor extension to rear to provide kitchen and dining area for Mr K. Brown
NO OBJECTION
Application withdrawn
5. 08/00717/FUL Rebecca Miller
BUCKLAND - 5 Raleigh Road, Newton Abbot
Ground floor rear extension to provide kitchen extension and dining area for Mr K. Brown
THE COMMITTEE NOTED THE APPLICATION WAS WITHDRAWN
BUSHELL
6. 08/01020/VAR Rebecca Miller
BUSHELL - Teign Stores, Teign Road, Newton Abbot
Variation of Condition 3 and 4 of Planning Permission 05/04496/COU to allow for eight offices as opposed to existing consent for 5 offices and 3 live work units for TQ Six ltd
THE COUNCIL REGRETS THE LOSS OF THREE LIVE/WORK CONCEPT UNITS
7. 08/01495/FUL Naomi Harnett
BUSHELL - 39 Quay Road, Newton Abbot
Erection of front porch for Mr J. Janes
NO OBJECTION
8. 08/01620/ADV Naomi Harnett
BUSHELL - 28 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot
New fascia sign with static internal illumination to individual lettering for Sportswift T/A (The Card Factory)
NO OBJECTION
9. 08/01632/FUL Naomi Harnett
BUSHELL - 51 Highweek Road, Newton Abbot
Proposed dwelling house for Mr S. Clarke
THE TOWN COUNCIL OBJECTS TO THE APPLICATION ON THE GROUNDS OF OVERDEVELOPMENT, LOSS OF WALLED AREA TO FACILITATE CAR PARKING AND THE LIKELY ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE STREET SCENE (IF THE OFFICERS ARE MINDED TO APPROVE THE COUNCIL REQUESTS THE LOCAL MEMBER TO REQUEST CATEGORY B)
The Local Member, Councillor Mrs S Maddicott, submitted her views to the Committee via e-mail.
Applications withdrawn
10. 08/00716/LBC Rebecca Miller
BUSHELL - Zephyr Bar, 7 Market Street, Newton Abbot
Alterations and extensions to first and second floor levels for conversion to eight self contained flats for GB Pub Company
THE COMMITTEE NOTED THE APPLICATION WAS WITHDRAWN
11. 08/00715/FUL Rebecca Miller
BUSHELL - Zephyr Bar, 7 Market Street, Newton Abbot
Alterations and extension to first and second floor levels for conversion to eight self contained flats for GB Pub Company
THE COMMITTEE NOTED THE APPLICATION WAS WITHDRAWN
COLLEGE
12. 08/01091/LBC Rebecca Miller
COLLEGE - Junction of Wolborough Street/Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot
Repositioning of the base of the market cross, erection of new decorative lamp column on the base and repaving of the plinth on the east side of St. Leonard’s Tower for Newton Abbot Town Council
NO OBJECTION
13. 08/01459/COU Rebecca Miller
COLLEGE - 31 Church Road, Newton Abbot
Retention of use from a single dwelling to a single maisonette and a single flat for Mr M. Hughes
NO OBJECTION
14. 08/01685/FUL Rebecca Miller
COLLEGE - 15 Buller Road, Newton Abbot
Alteration to roof layout of previously approved single storey extension to rear for Mrs W. Osborn
NO OBJECTION
15. 08/01663/FUL Rebecca Miller
COLLEGE - 7 Courtenay Gardens, Newton Abbot
Erection of a conservatory for Mr Wills
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE TREES
MILBER
16. 08/01637/FUL Rebecca Miller
MILBER - 65 Aller Park Road, Newton Abbot
Two storey rear extension for Mr A. Davis
NO OBJECTION
534. APPLICATIONS IN NEIGHBOURING PARISHES
The Committee gave consideration to the following ten major applications relating to the Kingsteignton and Teigngrace Parishes in view of the likely significant impact on Newton Abbot. The Committee noted that part of Newton Abbot Parish was included in Application No. 08/01372/MAJ:-
(a) 08/01358/MAJ
(b) 08/01363/MAJ
(c) 08/01364 & 01365/MAJ
(d) 08/01372/MAJ to 08/01378/MAJ
The Chairman outlined in detail the proposals contained in each of the ten applications from which it was noted that there was potentially considerable implications for Newton Abbot, especially with regard to flooding.
Arising from consideration of the Applications it was
RESOLVED that Teignbridge District Council be informed that as the Town Council’s policy was to support the ‘Northern Option’ the Council had no objection but was concerned with regard to flooding implications.
535. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next Meeting of the Planning Committee would be held on Tuesday 27th May 2008 at 2.00 p.m.