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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY 25TH MARCH 2008
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY 25TH MARCH 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 H L J Cole
A D Vizor
Mrs D Watts
In attendance: Rebecca Miller - Planning Officer, Teignbridge District Council
Eric Collar – Tree Warden
John Balment – Mid Devon Advertiser
455. APOLOGIES
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors R Leeper,
Mrs S Maddicott and K Smith, Mayor.
456. MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 12th February 2008 were received and signed as a correct record, subject to the following:-
Minute 436. STRATEGIC HOUSING LAND AVAILABILITY ASSESSMENT - The Chairman reported that he had hoped to submit his draft response to a Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment and had been working though on behalf of the Committee to this meeting of the Committee for consideration. He had however not been able to complete the task in time. It was noted the Council was required to respond by 4th April. Members agreed to collaborate with the Chairman on the response before the due date.
457. INTERESTS
None.
458. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Nil.
459. DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL APPLICATIONS
Nil.
460. TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE
Nil.
461. PLANNING APPLICATIONS AT VARIANCE WITH TOWN COUNCIL’S OBSERVATIONS
Application Number 08/00109/FUL – proposed ancillary accommodation comprising garages, workshop, w.c. and recreation room – Westlands, Old Totnes Road, Newton Abbot. The Committee noted a detailed explanation as to why the Planning Authority did not support the Town Council’s objections to the application.
462. PLANNING APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED
BRADLEY
1. 08/00849/FUL Rebecca Miller
BRADLEY - Westover, Highweek Village, Newton Abbot
Outline – erection of a dwelling house for Mr & Mrs Knapman
NO OBJECTIONS SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY COMMENTS, NO OVERLOOKING AND THE COMMITTEE NOTES THE APPLICATION IS FOR A SINGLE STOREY BUILDING
2. 08/01029 Tom Wilson
BRADLEY - Plants Galore, Staplehill Road, Newton Abbot
Retention of use of part of horticultural nursery for the retail sale of plants and related items and the provision of a new car parking area for A. Joyner and Sons
NO OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED SITE BEING USED FOR THE LIMITED HORTICULTURAL USE BUT EXPRESSES CONCERNS WITH HIGHWAY ISSUES AND EXCESSIVE SIGNAGE
BUCKLAND
3. 08/00825 Naomi Harnett
BUCKLAND - 35 Windsor Avenue, Newton Abbot
Alterations and extension to enlarge dining room for Mr & Mrs F. Biddle
NO OBJECTION
Councillor H L J Cole declared a personal interest in this Application, spoke but did not vote.
BUSHELL
4. 07/04326/FUL Rebecca Miller
BUSHELL - 87 Queen Street, Newton Abbot
Repair of gable and replacement of existing failed lintel, window and guttering for Mr W. Green and Mrs R. Mitchell
NO OBJECTION
5. 08/01003/FUL Rebecca Miller
BUSHELL - Knoll Lodge, 20 Seymour Road, Newton Abbot
Alterations and extension to form utility room with study above existing garage and provision of w.c. to existing store for Mr & Mrs M. Reece
NO OBJECTION
6. 08/01002/FUL Tom Wilson
BUSHELL - Beaver Lodge, Rundle Road, Newton Abbot
Construction of annexe and landscape alterations for C. Holst
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO ANCILLARY USE CONDITION BEING IMPOSED
7. 08/01122/COU Naomi Harnett
BUSHELL - 94 Queen Street, Newton Abbot
Change of use from retail (Use class A!) to provision of professional services (Use Class A2) on ground floor for Nurse Plus
NO OBJECTION
TREE
8. 08/01136/TPO Doug Pratt
BUSHELL - 15 Sandford View, Newton Abbot
Crown reduction of sycamore (T103)
NO OBJECTION
Appeals
9. 08/00024/REF - Written Representations Carol Walter
BUSHELL - Torvesco House, Knowles Hill Road, Newton Abbot
The Committee noted the appeal against refusal of planning permission no. 07/03867/FUL – demolition of 9 garages and construction of new dwelling house for Mr P. Hogbin
Application with amended description
10. 08/00836/ADV Rebecca Miller
BUSHELL - 15 – 19 Market Walk, Newton Abbot
3 internally illuminated fascia signs, 3 non-illuminated infill panels and an illuminated projecting sign for New Look
The Committee noted this application was considered at its last meeting.
COLLEGE
11. 08/00911/FUL Tom Wilson
COLLEGE - Le Cateau, Old Totnes Road, Newton Abbot
Proposed new dwelling house within the curtilage, demolition of existing detached garage and replacement with new double garage and new vehicular entrance for Mr D. McGladdery
NO OBJECTION IN PRINCIPLE TO AN ADDITIONAL DWELLING ON THE SITE BUT CONCERNED IT NEEDED TO BE SET FURTHER BACK INTO THE SITE SO AS TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CONCERNS AS TO BEING TOO CRAMPED
12. 08/00768/VAR Naomi Harnett
COLLEGE - 104 and 106 Torquay Road, Newton Abbot
Removal of condition 2 on planning permission 06/04186/FUL relating to formation of hedge for Mr C. Hallwood
THE COMMITTEE IS OF THE OPINION THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE TWO SITES NEEDS TO BE RETAINED/REINSTATED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SUPPORT LIFTING OF THE CONDITION
13. 08/01049/FUL Naomi Harnett
COLLEGE - Top Flat, 33 Church Road, Newton Abbot
Replacement of sash windows with UPVC double glazed windows for Miss S. Moore
NO OBJECTION
14. 08/01005/ADV Naomi Harnett
COLLEGE - J. Sainsbury Plc, Keyberry Road, Newton Abbot
Replace existing totem sign for Sainsbury’s Supermarkets
NO OBJECTION
15. 08/01092/FUL Rebecca Miller
COLLEGE - 9 Totnes Road, Newton Abbot
Proposed single storey extension for Mr & Mrs C. Gilmour
NO OBJECTION
MILBER
16. 08/00775/FUL Tom Wilson
MILBER - Land adjacent to Pineway House, St. Marychurch Road,
Newton Abbot
Erection of 3 storey building to form 5 flats for Mr G. Joyce
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO HIGHWAYS COMMENTS
17. 08/00025/REF - Written Representations Nick Davies
MILBER - Centrax Ltd, Shaldon Road, Newton Abbot
The Committee noted the Appeal against refusal of planning permission no 07/01981/MAJ – New access road and associated infrastructure serving existing industrial area and providing access to proposed business park and playing fields on Long Lane and access to Milber Industrial Estate, and alterations to junction at Shaldon Road, for Centrax Engineering Ltd.
18. 08/00026/REF - Public Inquiry Nick Davies
MILBER - Centrax Ltd, Shaldon Road, Newton Abbot
The Committee noted the Appeal against refusal of planning permission no. 07/01997/MAJ – Outline – Business Park (B1 and B2) and use of land as playing fields (approval sought for means of access) for Centrax Engineering Ltd.
19. 08/00364/CLDP Naomi Harnett
MILBER - 60 Belgrave Road, Newton Abbot
Creation of vehicle hard standing and access for Mr S. McGrail
NO OBJECTION IN PRINCIPLE SUBJECT TO HIGHWAYS COMMENTS
20. 08/01129/FUL Rebecca Miller
MILBER - 23 Heath Park, Newton Abbot
Bay extension to front elevation for Mr & Mrs M. Hewett
NO OBJECTION
463. APPLICATIONS IN NEIGHBOURING PARISHES.
(1) The Committee noted Application No. 08/00566/MAJ – Land at Teign View Barn, Shaldon Road, Newton Abbot – Change of use from agricultural land to holiday use (Use Class C3) and including siting of 15 holiday lodges for Mr D. Chandler had been withdrawn.
(2) The Committee gave consideration to Application No.08/00985/MAJ – Field O.S. 5915 Long Lane – for the continuation of temporary use of land as a playing field for Teignbridge District Council which was in the Haccombe with Coombe Parish.
The Planning Authority be informed that the Town Council supported the continued use of this land for recreational purposes for in excess of two years.
464. LATE CORRESPONDENCE
Nil.
465. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next Meeting of the Planning Committee would be held on Tuesday 15th April 2008 at 2.00 p.m.