DM.44/18
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)
2075/18/FUL 18 Bridgetown,
Totnes
Parish: Totnes
Conversion of B1
office to C3 residential including demolition of modern extensions
to listed building. Erection of
detached dwelling to rear garden of property
Case
Officer Update:
None
Speakers included:
Objector – Mrs Lucy Ferrier: Supporter – Mr Eric
Davis: Ward Members – Cllrs
Birch, Green and Vint
Recommendation:
Conditional Approval
Members had a lengthy debate on this
application, and had particular concerns regarding the lack of a
rear entrance to the property and the resulting impact on residents
having to walk some distance to carry rubbish to their
bins. Members said the
site visit had been valuable to understand the relationship between
the existing building and the proposed development. Members sought further advice from the Heritage
Specialist concerning the need to have special regard to the
desirability of preserving the building and its setting and he
explained that the application was not perfect, but that the
proposal sought to preserve the heritage aspects of the building as
much as possible was an important factor to take into
account. He went on to say that the
setting of the proposal had been the subject of many discussions
and that, compared with the existing dwelling and poor extensions,
this proposal was an enhancement that would not cause harm.
Committee
Decision:
Refusal
Reasons:
Impact on residential amenity of
distance to bins and vehicles
Lack of rear access results in
inadequate living conditions
b)
2076/18/FUL 18 Bridgetown,
Totnes
Parish: Totnes
Listed Building
Consent for conversion of B1 office to C3 residential including
demolition of modern extensions to listed building. Erection of detached dwelling to rear garden of
property
Case
Officer Update: None
Speakers included:
Objector – Mrs Lucy Ferrier: Supporter – Mr Eric
Davis: Ward Members – Cllrs
Birch, Green and Vint
Recommendation:
Conditional Approval
Committee
Decision:
Conditional Approval
Conditions:
1.
Time limit
2.
Accord with plans
3.
Material details /
samples
4.
Joinery schedule
5.
Schedule of works, including
services and changes to meet building regulations
6.
New build details (eaves, sills
etc)
c)
0087/18/FUL Site of Former Workshop,
Gould Road, Salcombe
Parish: Salcombe
Erection of building
containing a ground floor marine maintenance unit (B1) with two
dwellings above
Case
Officer Update: None
Speakers included:
Supporter – Mr Tony Instrall:
Town Council Representative – Cllr Mike Fice: local Ward
Members – Cllrs Pearce and Wright
Recommendation:
Delegate to COP Lead Development Management, in conjunction with
Chairman of the Committee, to conditionally grant planning
permission subject to a section 106 legal obligation.
However, in
the event that the s106 legal agreement remains unsigned six months
after this resolution, that the application is reviewed by the COP
Lead Development Management in consultation with the Chairman of
the Committee, and if no progress is being made, delegated
authority is given to the COP Lead to refuse the application in the
absence of an agreed s106 legal agreement.
Committee
Decision:
Delegate to COP Lead Development Management, in conjunction with
Chairman of the Committee, to conditionally grant planning
permission subject to a section 106 legal obligation.
However, in
the event that the s106 legal agreement remains unsigned six months
after this resolution, that the application is reviewed by the COP
Lead Development Management in consultation with the Chairman of
the Committee, and if no progress is being made, delegated
authority is given to the COP Lead to refuse the application in the
absence of an agreed s106 legal agreement.
Conditions:
1. Std time
2. Accords with plans
3. Universal condition for
contamination and Verification report
4. Unsuspected contamination
5. Flood evacuation plan to be agreed
and implemented prior to first occupation
6. Development to take place strictly
in accordance with FRA
7. The drainage scheme shall be
installed in strict accordance with the approved plans, maintained
and retained in accordance with the agreed details for the life of
the development
8. Hard and soft landscaping scheme,
including boundary treatments to be agreed, implemented and
maintained in accordance with agreed maintenance schedule
9. CEMP – to include
construction phase measures to avoid, reduce and mitigate
accidental spillages, storage of materials etc
10. Visibility splays to be provided
and retained in accordance with approved drawings
11. Commercial vehicle loading area
to be kept free from obstruction at all times, other than when in
use for commercial loading
12. Details of the oil interceptor
proposed in the drainage scheme to prevent pollutants from entering
the estuary shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the
Local Planning Authority
13. No chemicals shall be stored
outside of any of the buildings hereby approved at any time
14. Stone panel to be approved
15. Material details and samples to
be agreed
16. Parking and turning areas to be
provided and retained
17. Removal of PD – c/use from
B1 to C3
18. Details of measures to ensure
internal noise levels of the development are adequate in accordance
with BS8233:2014
19. Details of any external plant
such as extraction/ventilation units
d)
2852/18/FUL The Old Rocket House, East
Prawle, Kingsbridge
Parish: Chivelstone
Conversion of
Domestic Garage to Single Dwelling
Case Officer Update: Receipt of a late letter that raised issues of
land ownership which was not a planning matter
Speakers included: Supporter – Mr Richard
Boyt: local Ward Member – Cllr
Brazil
Recommendation:
Conditional Approval
Committee Decision:Conditional
Approval
Conditions:
1. Time limit
2. Accord with plans
3. Slate roof to re-use existing
slate where possible and match any new to the existing
4. Sample of weather boarding and
door and windows.
5. Parking spaces shall be retained
in use as parking spaces
6. No lighting
7. Unexpected contamination
8. Boundary treatment
9. Notwithstanding the plans, prior to commencement
detailed drawings of the dormer
to be submitted and approved.
e)
1772/18/OPA Highlands, Chittleburn Hill, Brixton
Parish: Brixton
Outline application
with all matters reserved for construction of single storey
dwelling
Case Officer Update: None
Speakers included: Supporter
– Mr Hepper: local Ward Member
– Cllr Brown
Recommendation: Refusal
During discussion, Members generally
accepted the reasons for the case officer recommendation, but noted
that it was for Members to make the decision and in this particular
instance, and swayed by the lack of objection from the local parish
council, and following a site inspection, Members did not agree
that the proposal was isolated, noted the bus stops and nearby
shops, and the footpath into the village of Brixton. The majority of Members were supportive of the
proposal.
Committee
Decision:
Conditional Approval, with conditions to
be delegated to COP Lead DM in consultation with the Chairman of
the Committee and the local Ward Members
Reasons:
The proposal was not isolated, and
was near the village, commercial premises, bus stops and
footpath.