Agenda item

Members are requested to raise any queries they may have with the respective case officer before the meeting;

 

 

DM.42/16       

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:

 

 

1333/16/FUL               Lantern Lodge Hotel, Hope Cove

                                   

Parish:  South Huish

 

Planning Permission for demolition of the Lantern Lodge Hotel and

construction of 5 dwellings

 

Case Officer Update:             N/A

 

Speakers included:       Supporter – Mr Mark Evans:  Parish Council – Cllr Jo Hocking:  Ward Members – Cllr Pearce (statement read out) and Cllr Wright

 

Recommendation:        Conditional Approval subject to completion of s106 legal agreement

 

During discussion on this item a number of Members expressed their concern over the loss of a tourism asset in a prime position, and the impact that this would have on the local economy.  Members had found the site inspection helpful.  Whilst appreciating that the hotel needed investment, the independence of the submitted viability assessment was called into question.  There was also concern that the proposed housing would not be affordable for local people and the proposal was described as opportunism at the expense of the local community.  Members felt that all options for the site had not yet been explored and they could not support the proposal.  Members also felt strongly that an affordable housing contribution should be made.  In line with the Written Ministerial Statement, the Council recognised the guidance for planning obligations set out in the PPG.  However. Members expressed the opinion that the site presented exceptional circumstances to the extent that Affordable Housing contributions should be sought in line with the adopted SPD.

 

Committee Decision:  Refusal

 

Reasons:

           

1.      The application proposes the loss of a valued tourist facility in a prime location without any explanation of why an alternative solution cannot be found to maintain a business providing tourist services and some local employment.  The loss of such a facility would be harmful to the purposes of the AONB designation and is contrary to policies DP12, DP14 of the South Hams Development Policies DPD and the National Planning Policy Framework

 

 

2.      Wording regarding the lack of financial contribution towards affordable housing provision to be delegated to the COP Lead Development Management in consultation with the Chairman and Vice Chairman of Development Management Committee

 

[Post Meeting Note:  In line with the debate, the second reason for refusal is confirmed as follows:

 

The proposed development does not provide affordable housing provision in an area with an exceptional and demonstrable local need. No justification has been provided by way of submission of a suitable viability study that indicates that such provision would compromise the overall viability of the development. As such the proposed development is consideredcontrary to South Hams Core Strategy Policy CS6 and the provisions of the South Hams Affordable Housing SPD].

 

 

 

1879/16/HHO              Kynance, Higher Broad Park, Dartmouth

 

                                    Parish:  Dartmouth

 

Householder application for proposed extension to ground floor, remodelling and raising of roof height

 

Case Officer Update:An error in the report was corrected, the proposed roof will be 29cm higher than Sutherlands Loft, not 10cm as stated

 

Speakers included:       Objector – Mr John Firmin:  Supporter – Mr Ben Inghim

 

Recommendation:        Conditional Approval

 

Committee Decision:    Defer for Site Inspection

           

 

 

0268/16/HHO              Water Edge, Lower Street, Dittisham

 

                                    Parish:  Dittisham

 

Householder application for replacement Boathouse

 

Case Officer Update:N/A

 

Speakers included:       Objector – Ms Olivia Loewendahl:  Supporter – Mr Peter Coxon:  Parish Council – Cllr Michael Faulkner:  Ward Member – Cllr Tucker (statement read out)

 

Recommendation:        Conditional Approval

 

Committee Decision:    Conditional Approval

 

 

Conditions:  (please refer to report for conditions in full)

 

1.      Standard three year time limit for commencement

2.      Development to be carried out in accordance with approved plans

3.      Construction Environmental Management Plan

4.      Details regarding light spill

5.      Details of proposed slip way

6.      Ancillary use

7.      Proposal to adhere with recommendations set out within ecology report

8.      Landscaping recommended in ecology report to be adhered to

9.      Restriction on creation of additional floor space

10.   Details of materials to be submitted

11.   Removal of PD rights for Class E

12.   No external lighting unless previously agreed in writing by the LPA

 

 

 

1623/16/FUL               Garages 1-3 adjacent to 1A Christina Park, Totnes

 

                                    Parish:  Totnes

 

Construction of a new three storey dwelling

 

Case Officer Update:N/A

 

Speakers included:     N/A

 

Recommendation:      Conditional Approval

 

Committee Decision:  Defer for Site Inspection

 

 

 

0039/16/FUL               Queshills, Ware Hill, Ugborough

 

                                    Parish:  Ugborough

 

Conversion of domestic garage with first floor storage into separate dwelling together with associated parking

 

Case Officer Update:N/A

 

Speakers included:       Parish Council – Cllr Fletcher:  Ward Member – Cllr Holway

 

Recommendation:        Refusal

 

During discussion on this item, a number of Members did not agree that the proposal justified a refusal on Highways grounds, particularly as there was already a garage on the site.  In addition, Members felt that this was an opportunity for construction of a small dwelling in a village location.  Members discussed the Highways implications in detail, but concluded that the proposal should be supported.

 

 

Committee Decision:    Authority delegated to COP Lead Development Management in consultation with the Chairman of DM Committee, to approve the application and set out conditions to apply to the planning consent

 

 

 

0745/16/FUL               Land at Westerland, Totnes Road, Marldon

 

                                    Parish:  Marldon

 

Retrospective change of use from Agricultural to Equestrian.  Plot 1, Field subdivided with fencing and two stables on skids, for horses and two areas fenced for dog exercising and training use and new access provision

 

 

Case Officer Update:N/A

 

Speakers included:     Ward Member – Cllr Pennington

 

Recommendation:      Conditional Approval

 

Committee Decision:  Defer for Site Inspection