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Minutes:
DM.27/18
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:
4323/17/FUL: The Crab Pot, Beesands, Stokenham
Parish: Stokenham
Demolition of existing building and construction of a two bedroom house
Case Officer Update: None
Speakers included: None
Recommendation: Conditional Approval
Committee Decision: Defer to Site Inspection
1303/18/OPA Land adjacent to New Park Road, Lee Mill
Parish: Sparkwell
Outline application with all matters reserved except for access, for residential development of up to 110 dwellings with open space, landscaping, allotments, drainage infrastructure, estate roads and associated development
Case Officer Update: Condition 12 was to be amended to reflect the recommendation from Devon County Council and an additional condition was to be added that would ensure suitable means of surface water management.
Speakers included: Objector – Mrs Lesley Hughes; Parish Council representative – Cllr Julian Taylor; local Ward Members – Cllrs Blackler and Baldry
Recommendation: Conditional Approval
During discussion, Members noted the lack of infrastructure and that currently residents in Lee Mill had to travel to Ivybridge for facilities. Members also noted the lack of a village centre, and that the situation may seem to be exacerbated by the new development. As a result, it was PROPOSED, SECONDED and on being put to the vote declared CARRIED, that the application be deferred to enable dialogue with the applicant to see if issues around social inclusion and facilities for the village could be improved.
Committee Decision: Deferral
0429/18/FUL Land at Sx 777426, Frogmore
Parish: Frogmore & Sherford
Erection of agricultural storage/transfer building with associated access road and landscaping
Case Officer Update: The
Speakers included: Objector – Mr Kevin Moore: Supporter – Mr Edward Perraton: Parish Council representative – Cllr Peter Hadley; local Ward Member – Cllr Foss
Recommendation: Conditional Approval
During debate, Members noted the proximity of the proposal to neighbouring residential properties, and the resulting impact that the proposal would have. Whilst the reason for the position was explained by the applicant and was included in the case officer report, Members felt that the position of the proposal was insensitive to residents.
Committee Decision: Refusal
Reasons:
Unacceptable effect on amenity of neighbouring buildings
Loss of light
Negative visual impact across the site
Negative impact of landscape mitigation
1501/18/OPA Houndall Barn, Sparkwell
Parish: Sparkwell
Outline application with all matters reserved for the erection of one dwelling
Speakers included: Supporter – Mr James Wells: Parish Council representative – Cllr Julian Taylor; local Ward Member – Cllr Baldry
Recommendation: Refusal
Committee Decision: Refusal
1708/18/NMM Cott Farm Barn, Dittisham
Parish: Dittisham
Non Material Amendment of Planning Consent 18/1015/09/F (Reconfiguration of barn and provision of new windows)
Recommendation: Grant of Non Material Amendment
Committee Decision: Grant of Non Material Amendment
2381/18/TCA St Marys Churchyard, High Street, Totnes
Parish: Totnes
Trees T1 to T8 – Crown lift trees to 2m over gravestones and access path
Case Officer Update: There was an omission in the report as it did not state that the site was assessed by the Specialist Place Making on 23 August 2018
Recommendation: A TPO is not served and works are allowed
Committee Decision: A TPO is not served and works are allowed
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