DM.62/18
The Committee considered the details
of the planning applications prepared by the Planning Case Officers
as presented in the agenda papers, and considered also the comments
of Town and Parish Councils together with other representations
received, which were listed within the presented agenda reports,
and RESOLVED that:
a)
3628/17/FUL Oak Tree Field at SX 778
588, Tristford Road, Harberton
Parish: Harberton
Erection of 12 dwellings, workshop/office, associated landscaping
and site development works
Case Officer Update:
Devon County Council as Lead Local Flood Authority had submitted an
objection, but this had now been withdrawn subject to the inclusion
of three pre-commencement conditions
Speakers included:
Objector – Mr Stanley Oldfield: Supporter – Mr Nick
Williams: Parish Council – Cllr
Ginny Davison; Ward Member
– Cllr Tucker
Recommendation:
Refusal
During debate, a number of Members commented on the need for
housing schemes of this type, and the importance of community led
schemes being brought forward. Whilst
the comments of the Highways Officer were accepted, the majority of
Members had attended the site inspection and seen the junction for
themselves, Members overriding view was that the small number of
additional vehicle movements arising from the development would not
result in an adverse impact on Highways safety. In addition, Members were aware that any
development within the village would have a similar impact on
highways matters. In reaching their decision, Members took account
of the support of the parish council.
Finally, Members took the view that the contribution requested by
Devon County Council towards education provision should be
significantly reduced or removed entirely, as the contribution
should not be applied to affordable homes.
Committee Decision: Delegate
to Head of Development Management Practice (HoP), in conjunction
with Chairman to conditionally grant planning permission, subject
to a Section 106 legal obligation.
However, in the event that the Section 106 legal Agreement remains
unsigned six months after this resolution, that the application is
reviewed by the HoP, in consultation with the Chairman of the
Committee, and if no progress is being made delegated authority is
given to the HoP to refuse the application in the absence of an
agreed S106 Agreement.
Reasons:
1.
The benefits of the scheme outweigh the highways objection and it
is not considered such an inacceptable impact on highway
safety.
2.
Harberton has been identified as a Sustainable Village within the
JLP with an indicative figure of 20 dwellings, and any development
in and around the village will have some impact on the highway.
b)
3262/18/FUL Lyndale, Onslow Road,
Salcombe
Parish: Salcombe
Proposed residential development of two detached dwellings on
vacant land. Revised scheme submission
of refused application for three dwellings ref 1240/16/FUL
Case Officer Update: An
additional condition would be added for a Construction Management
Plan
Speakers included:
Objector – Mr Robert Smith: Supporter – Mr Nigel
Keen: Town Council – Cllr Mike
Fice; Ward Members – Cllr
Wright (statement read) and Cllr Pearce
Recommendation:
Conditional Approval
During debate, a number of Members raised concerns over the
proposal, echoing ...
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