Agenda item

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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)        3460/17/OPA               Lutterburn Farm, Lutterburn Street, Ugborough

                                                Parish: Ugborough

                       

Outline application with some matters reserved for 7 self build/custom build dwellings (five open market and 2 affordable self-build plots)

 

Case Officer Update:        One late letter of representation from Under Town Residents Association stating that the applicant did not have consent to make alterations to their land

 

Speakers included:            Objector – Mrs Joan Fletcher: Supporter – Mr Simon Baker:  Parish Council representative – Cllr George Beable (statement read):  Ward Member – Cllr Holway

 

Recommendation:                   Delegate to the HOP Lead Development Management in consultation with the Chairman to conditionally approve 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 Lead Development Management, in consultation with the Chairman of the Committee, and if no progress is being made, delegated authority is given to the HOP Lead to refuse the application in the absence of an agreed s106 Agreement.       

           

During discussion, the Ward Member advised that he was representing the views of the local residents who were concerned about flooding and, whilst the drainage engineers had advised that the proposed flood alleviation scheme was acceptable, the residents had to undergo the stress of waiting to see if the scheme would work.  Other Members noted that the proposed conditions attached to the approval would require flood mitigation work to be undertaken prior to commencement of the development.  Members discussed the more technical aspects of the flood mitigation measures.  Some Members accepted that the proposal, having previously been approved, did not present reasons for refusal.  On taking the vote however, a majority of Members did not vote to approve the application, although Members were not minded to refuse the application either and it was clear that further information in respect of the flood alleviation scheme would assist them in coming to a view.

 

Committee Decision:  Deferral, for further information on if and when the flood alleviation scheme can be implemented and information on the depth of flood waters.

 

 

b)        3011/19/FUL               The Shippen, Cowsberry Farm, Burraton

                                                Parish:  Ermington

 

Demolition of existing barn following Class Q approval and construction of new dwelling

 

Case Officer Update:        The case officer corrected two inaccuracies within the Principle of Development section of the report in that reference to three barns and a car port were incorrect.

 

Speakers included:            Supporter – Mrs Amanda Burden:  local Ward Member - Cllr Holway

 

Recommendation:           Refusal

           

Committee Decision:      Refusal

 

 

c)        2101/19/FUL               Lantern Lodge Hotel, Grand View Road, Hope                                                                            Cove

                                                Parish:  South Huish

Demolition of hotel (14 guest bedrooms, 4 staff bedrooms, indoor swimming pool, lounge/bar/dining areas etc.) and construction of mixed use development of 9 serviced short term holiday let apartments (providing total of 16 bedrooms), 1 unit of managers accommodation and 5 residential apartments (resubmission of 2066/18/FUL)

 

Prior to the presentation on this application, the Chairman advised that a site inspection had been requested by one of the local Ward Members.  It was PROPOSED, SECONDED and on being put to the vote declared CARRIED, that the application be deferred for a site inspection.

 

 

 

d)        1676/19/HHO              Summerleaze, Drake Road, Salcombe

                                                Parish:  Salcombe

 

Householder application for proposed roof extension and alterations to front, side and rear (Resubmission of 2098/18/HHO)

 

Case Officer Update:        None          

 

Speakers included:            Objector – Mr Rob Wheeler: Supporter – Mr Murray Ross:  Town Council representative – Cllr Mike Fice:  Ward Members – Cllrs Long and Pearce

 

Recommendation:         Conditional Approval

 

During discussion, concerns were raised over the impact of the proposal on the neighbouring property, Myrana.  Members were also advised that the suggested Kilowatt per annum figures quoted for the solar panels on the neighbouring property differed significantly from the actual figures, and therefore there was a negative impact in terms of renewable energy and the development would not be sustainable.  Having attended the site inspection, a number of Members had concerns over the design of the building, particularly the ‘butterfly’ roof, and noted that the proposal would be out of character with the existing street scene, contrary to policies within the Salcombe Neighbourhood Plan.

           

Committee Decision:            Refusal

 

Reasons:

           

1.    The proposal will result in overlooking and loss of sunlight and daylight to Myrana, resulting in a detrimental impact on amenity, contrary to the provisions of policy DEV1 (1) Protecting health and amenity of the Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan.

2.    The proposal by reason of its design will result in the introduction of an incongruent feature within the townscape in the form of the butterfly roof and by reason of its scale, bulk, massing and forward projection will result in an overbearing impact on the surrounding townscape, contrary to the provisions of DEV10 (1) Delivering high quality housing and DEV20 (2 & 4) Place shaping and the quality of the built environment, DEV25 (2 and (8 i, ii, iii) Nationally protected landscapes of the Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan, policies SALCENV1 (a) and SALCB1 (1, 3a & b) of the Salcombe Neighbourhood Plan and the guidance of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) contained within, but not limited to, paragraphs 124-132, 170 and 172.

3.    The proposal by reason of its design, scale, bulk, massing and forward projection will overshadow the neighbouring property, Myrana, resulting in a loss of solar gain to the building and shading of solar PV panels, without it having been demonstrated that such losses have been offset within the proposal contrary to the provisions of policy DEV32 (3 &4) Delivering low carbon development of the Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan.

 

 

e)           2556/19/FUL             Land adjacent to Bowden Hill, Yealmpton

                                                Parish:  Yealmpton

 

Proposed new single storey dwelling with internal double garage and associated landscaping

 

Case Officer Update:      Additional condition should be included – to secure details of any retaining walls or structures prior to them being built.

 

Speakers included:         Objector – Mr Ron Cole:  Supporter – Mr Mark Evans:  Parish Council representative – Cllr Alan Cooper:  Ward Member – Cllr Baldry

 

Recommendation:         Conditional Approval

           

Committee Decision:    Conditional Approval

 

Conditions

Standard 3 year time limit

Development to be carried out in accordance with plans

Program of archaeological works to be undertaken (pre commencement)

Landscaping (in interests of visual amenity, ecology and neighbours)

Removal of PD rights

Drainage – foul sewerage

Drainage – surface water

Tamar EMS

Adherence with recommendations in ecologist report

Garage to be retained for motor vehicles

Materials

Low carbon to include details of air source heat pump

Unsuspected land contamination

Details of any retaining walls/structures prior to them being built

 

 

f)             2821/19/FUL             Stanborough Farm, Moreleigh

                                                Parish:  Halwell & Moreleigh

New agricultural shed

 

Case Officer Update:   None

 

Recommendation:                 Conditional Approval

           

Committee Decision:            Conditional Approval

Conditions:

Time limit

Approved Plans

Materials

Drainage