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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY 8TH JANUARY 2008
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY 8TH JANUARY 2008 AT 2.00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, TOWN HALL, 9 DEVON SQUARE, NEWTON ABBOT
PRESENT Councillor D. Howe (Chairman) Presiding
Councillors H L J Cole
Mrs S Maddicott
K A Smith
A D Vizor
Mrs D. Watts
In attendance: Rebecca Miller - Planning Officer, Teignbridge District Council
Eric Collar – Tree Warden
Matthew Hyde – Mid Devon Advertiser
Lindsey Still – Herald Express
333. APOLOGIES
An apology for absence was submitted on behalf of Councillor Mrs G Gaskell.
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334. MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 4th December 2007 were received and signed as a correct record
335. INTERESTS
None at this stage.
336. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Nil.
337. DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL APPLICATIONS
Nil.
338. TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE
The Committee noted the following applications determined by Teignbridge District Council’s Development Control Committee at its meeting held on 7th January 2008:-
(a) 07/02385/MAJ – Mile End Road, Newton Abbot – Refused;
(b) 07/04440/COU – Former Hotline Renco Premises, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot – Granted;
(c) 07/04937/VAR – Buckland Athletic Football Club, South Quarry, Old Kingskerswell Road, Abbotskerswell. Granted subject to there being an official match on weekday evenings – the Chairman had responded on the Council’s behalf;
(d) 07/02385/MAJ & 07/02886/MAJ – Land to the East of Old Exeter Road, Kingsteignton – Refused;
(e) Youth Shelter, Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot – Granted.
339. PLANNING APPLICATIONS AT VARIANCE WITH TOWN COUNCIL’S OBSERVATIONS
The Committee noted an application at variance with the Town Council’s observations 07/03621/FUL - Reynell Villa, Shaldon Road, Newton Abbot
Demolition of dwelling and garage and erection of 6 flats and 1 dwelling house with parking and associated works, for the following reasons:-
“It was considered that the proposed development should be approved as it was felt that the modern design, which still incorporates some good quality traditional elements such as the natural slate pitched roofs, will enhance the appearance of the area. In addition the County Highways Officer did not object to the scheme proposed.”
340. PLANNING APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED
BRADLEY
1. 07/05234/FUL Tom Wilson
BRADLEY - 19 Mayfield Crescent, Newton Abbot
Replacement fencing for Mr & Mrs Cleave
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO THE HEIGHT OF THE FENCE BEING NO HIGHER THAN 1.7 METRES FROM GROUND LEVEL ALONG ITS WHOLE LENGTH
2. 07/05298/FUL Rebecca Miller
BRADLEY - Dolbears Garage, Ashburton Road, Newton Abbot
Erection of an office for Mr P. Shapley
THE COMMITTEE NOTED THIS WAS A RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION AND RAISES NO OBJECTION
3. 07/05355/FUL Tom Wilson
Bradley - 17 Randolph Court, Newton Abbot
Two storey extension to side for Mr C Fox
NO OBJECTION
Application Withdrawn
4. 07/04511/FUL Carlo Josi
BRADLEY - Mainbow Meadow, 1 Perry Lane, Newton Abbot
Single storey side extension to form new lounge for Mr & Mrs Sampson
THE COMMITTEE NOTED THE APPLICATION HAD BEEN WITHDRAWN
BUCKLAND
5 07/05240/FUL Rebecca Miller
BUCKLAND - 37 Haytor Drive, Newton Abbot
Kitchen and dining room extension for Mr & Mrs Hitchcock
NO OBJECTION
Application withdrawn
6. 07/03448/FUL Rebecca Miller
BUCKLAND - 121 Queensway, Newton Abbot
Construction of off-road parking for Miss J. Belka
THE COMMITTEE NOTED THE APPLICATION HAD BEEN WITHDRAWN
BUSHELL
7. 07/05217/ADV Tom Wilson
BUSHELL - Units 7 & 8, Olympus Business Park, Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot.
Non illuminated warehouse signage for Travis Perkins Ltd
NO OBJECTION
8. 07/05023/FUL Tom Wilson
BUSHELL - 35 – 37 Queen Street, Newton Abbot
Change of use from vacant shop (use class A1) to drinking establishment (use Class A4) on ground and first floor with managers flat over for Mr R. Carter
THE COMMITTEE RAISES NO OBJECTION BY A MAJORITY DECISION AND IN DOING SO NOTES THE LOCAL MEMBER HAS CALLED FOR A CATEGORY B AND ALTHOUGH QUEEN STREET STILL HAD OVER 70% A1 RETAIL USE SOME MEMBERS WERE CONCERNED WITH FURTHER LOSS OF SUCH USE IN A PRIMARY SHOPPING AREA
Councillor Mrs D Watts declared a personal interest in this application and whilst taking part in the discussion did not vote.
Councillor Mrs S Maddicott requested that her name be recorded as having objected to the Application.
COLLEGE
9. 07/05064/TPO Doug Pratt
COLLEGE - Mackrell’s Almshouses, Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot
Pruning to 17 Irish yew trees for Mackrell’s Charity
ALREADY DISCUSSED AT MEETING HELD ON 4TH DECEMBER
10. 07/04265/FUL Rebecca Miller
COLLEGE - 49A St. Leonard’s Road, Newton Abbot
Three storey extension to enlarge garage and kitchen and form new bedroom for Mr A. Major.
NO OBJECTION
11. 07/05107/FUL Tom Wilson
COLLEGE - Le Cateau, Old Totnes Road, Newton Abbot
Proposed new dwelling house including demolition of existing detached garage and replacement with new double garage and new vehicle entrance for Mr D. McGladdery
NO OBJECTION
12. 07/4651/FUL Tom Wilson
COLLEGE - Petrol filling station, J. Sainsbury’s, Keyberry Road, Newton Abbot
Extension to sales building, forecourt refurbishment and relocation of jet wash for J. Sainsbury’s Plc
NO OBJECTION
13. 07/05077/CLDP Rebecca Miller
COLLEGE - Greystones, Hill Road, Newton Abbot
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed extension to rear and new window over stairs to replace original roof light for Mr W. Weaver
NO OBJECTION
TREES
14. 07/05287/CAN Doug Pratt
COLLEGE - 1 Wolborough Gate, Courtenay Road, Newton Abbot
Removal of 4 trees for Mr P. Graig
NO OBJECTION FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF ARBORCULTURIST’S COMMENTS AND NOTES REPLANTING SCHEME
15. 07/05228/TPO Doug Pratt
COLLEGE - 8 Bunting Close, Newton Abbot
Pruning to elm tree for Dr. N. Doidge
DEFER TO NEXT MEETING FOR RECEIPT OF ARBORCULTURIST’S COMMENTS
Application withdrawn
16. 07/04673/ADV Tom Wilson
COLLEGE - J. Sainsbury Plc, Keyberry Road, Newton Abbot
Forecourt signage and new store totem in existing position for J. Sainsbury’s
THE COMMITTEE NOTED THE APPLICATION HAD BEEN WITHDRAWN
MILBER
17. 07/04787/FUL Tom Wilson
MILBER - 18 Laburnum Road, Newto9n Abbot
Construction of rear single storey extension, construction of timber store to rear of existing garage, erection of timber deck and widening of existing vehicular access for Mr & Mrs G. Bradford
NO OBJECTION
18. 07/05328/FUL Rebecca Miller
MILBER - 10 Heath Park, Newton Abbot
Erection of a conservatory for Mr H Gilpin
NO OBJECTION
19. 07/05413/FUL Naomi Harnett
MILBER - 16 Park View, Newton Abbot
Erection of lower ground floor and ground floor conservatories and infilling below existing balcony for Dr B & Mrs A Pelton
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO THEIR BEING NO OVERLOOKING ISSUES
20. 07/04916/COU Tom Wilson
Bushell - 9-11 Queen Street, Newton Abbot
Change of use of ground floor from Use Class A1 (bakery) to 'Sui Generis' (Youth Enquiry Service), shared living accommodation on upper floors and internal and external alterations for Spectrum Housing Group Hawthorne House Emperor Way Exeter Devon EX1 3QS
NO OBJECTION AND NOTES THAT THE LOCAL MEMBER HAS REQUESTED CATEGORY B
21. 07/05248/FUL Naomi Harnett
Bushell - Heavitree Arms, 24/26 Highweek Road, Newton Abbot
Installation of kitchen extract system and internal alterations to form kitchen and ladies toilet for Mr & Mrs O'Connor The Swan Inn
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO ADVERSE ACCOUSTIC IMPLICATIONS FROM EXTRACTOR UNITS
22. 07/05448/FUL Rebecca Miller
Milber - 27 Ridgeway Road, Newton Abbot
Rear extension to form kitchen/family room and study area for Mr & Mrs Gidley
NO OBJECTION
23. 07/05476/FUL Naomi Harnett
Buckland - 20 Oakland Road, Newton Abbot
Single storey rear extension for Mr W Bennett
NO OBJECTION
Trees
24. 07/05436/CAN Doug Pratt
College - 4 St Michaels, Courtenay Road, Newton Abbot
Removal of self set Sycamore stems next to garage for Mrs S Dryden
NO OBJECTION
341. CORRESPONDENCE
(a) 07/3097 – Appeal 18/20 Twickenham Road – the Chairman and Clerk to make representations to the Inspector due to inaccurate claims by the Appellant;
(b) Devon County Council Minerals Core Strategy – Chairman to complete questionnaire on the Committee’s behalf;
(c) Teignbridge Local development Framework – Core Strategy. The Clerk reported a letter from Teignbridge District Council giving formal notice the Core Strategy had been withdrawn on 5th November 2007.
342. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next Meeting of the Planning Committee would be held on Tuesday 22nd January 2008 at 2.00 p.m.
Chairman