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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE TUESDAY 8TH JULY 2008
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY 8TH JULY 2008 AT 2.00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, TOWN HALL, 9 DEVON SQUARE, NEWTON ABBOT
PRESENT Councillor D Howe (Chairman) Presiding
Councillor K Smith (Vice-Chairman)
Councillors H L J Cole
D Corney-Walker
K Purchase
A D Vizor
Mrs D Watts
Councillor Mrs L J Lowes attended
In attendance: Naomi Harnett - Planning Officer, Teignbridge District Council
Eric Collar – Tree Warden
Cliff Jones – Newton Abbot Civic Society
Representatives of the Press: John Balment – Mid Devon Advertiser
76. APOLOGIES
An apology for absence was submitted on behalf of Councillor Mrs S Maddicott.
77. MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 17th June 2008 were received and signed as a correct record.
78. INTERESTS
Nil.
79. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
80. PLANNING APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED
Planning applications to be considered
Items deferred from Meeting held on 17th June 2008
1. 08/02270/FUL Rebecca Miller
BUSHELL - Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School, Union Street, Newton Abbot
Installation of new canopy attached to nursery building and raising of existing fence height for the Governing Body of Wolborough C of E Primary School
THE COMMITTEE HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED FENCE NEW CANOPY BUT SITE BOUNDARY NEEDS CLARIFICATION
TREE
2. 08/02240/CAN Doug Pratt
BUSHELL - 26 Devon Square, Newton Abbot
Removal of one Western Red Cedar Tree for Mr P. Hansson
AGREE IN PRINCIPLE TO REMOVAL BUT RECOMMENDS DEFERRAL UNTIL SUCH TIME AS BECOMES APPROPRIATE
BRADLEY
3. 08/02403/COU Naomi Harnett
BRADLEY - 20 Chercombe Valley Road, Newton Abbot
Proposed conversion of existing dwelling into two dwellings for Mr D. And Mrs S. Gauntlett
NO OBJECTION IN PRINCIPLE, HOWEVER, THE COMMITTEE IS CONCERNED WITH PROPOSAL TO CHANGE AN ANCILLARY USE AFTER SUCH A SHORT PERIOD AND THE PROVISION OF ONLY TWO CAR PARKING SPACES
4. 08/00849/OUT Rebecca Miller
BRADLEY - Westover, Highweek Village, Newton Abbot
Outline – erection of a dwelling house for Mr & Mrs N. Knapman
THE COMMITTEE NOTED THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE APPLICATION
5. 08/01613/FUL Naomi Harnett
BRADLEY - Budleigh, 69 Exeter Road, Newton Abbot
Kitchen/bedroom extension, annexe accommodation and double garage for Mr P. Gilpin
THE COMMITTEE NOTED THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE APPLICATION
TREE
6. 08/02342/TPO Doug Pratt
BRADLEY - 12 Randolph Court, Newton Abbot
Removal of specified main limb from sycamore tree for Mrs K. Edmonds
THE COMMITTEE WILL CONCUR WITH THE ARBORICULTURALIST’S VIEW SUBJECT TO THE BALANCE OF THE TREE BEING RETAINED AND THERE BEING NO SAFETY ISSUES
BUCKLAND
7. 08/01466/FUL Naomi Harnett
BUCKLAND - 71 Oakland Road, Newton Abbot
Erection of a double garage for Mr R. Cainey
NO OBJECTION
BUSHELL
8. 08/01605/FUL Naomi Harnett
BUSHELL - 28 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot
New shop front for Sportswift T/A The Card Factory
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO ADVERSE AFFECT ON THE CCTV LINE OF SIGHT
9. 08/02160/FUL Rebecca Miller
BUSHELL - 14 Wood View, Newton Abbot
Replacement conservatory for Mr N. Fordham
NO OBJECTION
10. 08/02330/FUL Naomi Harnett
BUSHELL - 89/93 Queen Street, Newton Abbot
Extension to existing laboratory at first floor level for Abbey Veterinary Services
NO OBJECTION
11. 08/02490/FUL Naomi Harnett
BUSHELL - The Old Barn, Quay Terrace, Newton Abbot
Conversion of building to dwelling for Mr R. Smith.
NO OBJECTION, HOWEVER, THE COMMITTEE NOTES THE ABSENCE OF AMENITY SPACE
12. 08/02492/COU Naomi Harnett
BUSHELL - 60 Queen Street, Newton Abbot
Change of use of ground from retail to a solarium (Use class Sui Generis) for Consol Suncenter (Franchise)
NO OBJECTION
13. 08/05/636/ADV Naomi Harnett
BUSHELL - 60 Queen Street, Newton Abbot
Fascia and projecting signs for Consol Suncenter (Franchise)
NO OBJECTION
14. 08/02496/FUL Tom Wilson
BUSHELL - 24 Market Walk, Newton Abbot
Two storey rear extension for C/o Stockland
NO OBJECTION (THE COMMITTEE NOTES THE PREVIOUS APPLICATION, THE SMALLER SCALE OF THE CURRENT APPLICATION AND THE INCLUSION OF NO. 26)
15. 08/02564/COU Naomi Harnett
BUSHELL - 1 King Street, Newton Abbot
Use of existing parking area for the parking of taxis for Hooper & Shaw Corporation Ltd
NO OBJECTION
Applications withdrawn
16. 08/01913/FUL Rebecca Miller
BUSHELL - 23 Abbotsbury Road, Newton Abbot
New attached dwelling house for Mr A. Blackmore
THE COMMITTEE NOTED THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE APPLICATION
17. 08/01828/FUL Rebecca Miller
BUSHELL - 42 Devon Square, Newton Abbot
Small rear extension to existing shop with flat roof for Mr A. Sproson
THE COMMITTEE NOTED THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE APPLICATION
COLLEGE
18. 08/02506/FUL Naomi Harnett
COLLEGE - 51 St. Leonard’s Road, Newton Abbot
Loft alterations including dormer window for Mr N. Banwell
NO OBJECTION
TREE
19. 08/02538/CAN Doug Pratt
COLLEGE - Hillview, Laureston Road, Newton Abbot
Removal of approximately 20 palm trees for Mrs Jones
NO OBJECTION
TREE
20. 08/02460/CAN Doug Pratt
COLLEGE - Easton Greys, 2 Laureston Road, Newton Abbot
Removal on one yew, two conifers and one oak for Mr M. Howard
DEFER FOR THE ARBORICULTURALIST’S COMMENTS. DELEGATE TO LOCAL WARD MEMBERS TO RESPOND ON THE COMMITTEE’S BEHALF IN VIEW OF CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF YEW TREE ONLY
MILBER
21. 08/02196/FUL Naomi Harnett
MILBER - 56 Twickenham Road, Newton Abbot
Single storey side extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and gable end to roof for Mr N. Wicklen
NO OBJECTION IN PRINCIPLE BUT THE TOWN COUNCIL WOULD PREFER A PITCHED ROOF
22. 08/02544/FUL Rebecca Miller
MILBER - 23 Ridgeway Road, Newton Abbot
Conservatory to rear for Mr & Mrs Dimes
NO OBJECTION
Appeals received
23. 08/00055/REF - Written Representations Rebecca Miller
MILBER - 5 Newtake Rise, Newton Abbot
Appeal against refusal of planning permission no. 08/00497/FUL – Extension to form additional accommodation for Ms H. Williamson & Mr A. Kirkbride
THE COMMITTEE NOTED THE RECEIPT OF THE APPEAL
81. DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL APPLICATIONS
NIL
82. TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE
Nil
83. PLANNING APPLICATIONS AT VARIANCE WITH TOWN COUNCIL’S OBSERVATIONS
NIL
84. APPLICATIONS IN NEIGHBOURING PARISHES
Nil.
85. LATE CORRESPONDENCE - TREE PRESERVATION ORDER – ALLER BRAKE ROAD NO. 3, NEWTON ABBOT, 2008
The Committee noted a letter from Teignbridge District Council containing the District of Teignbridge Tree Preservation Order, Aller Brake Road No. 3, Newton Abbot, 2008 which was made on 30th May 2008 and would be provisional for a period of six months.
86. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
2.00pm Tuesday 29th July 2008
CHAIRMAN