EXMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE, HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER, TOWN HALL, EXMOUTH ON MONDAY 16th DECEMBER
2013 AT 6.00P.M.
PRESENT: Councillors: L Elson (Chairman)
I Brownbill
M Chapman
T Dumper
S Gazzard
S MacQueen
B Nash (reserve for A Greenhalgh)
C Nicholas
B Toye
APOLOGIES: Councillors J Taylor & A Greenhalgh
PUBLIC SPEAKING TIME
The meeting was adjourned for John Connolly to speak against planning application
13/2364/FUL, Land to the North Of Main Cottage, Old Bystock Drive.
Ann Sherwood, Ed Shutt and Guy Farrant spoke against planning application 13/2647/MFUL
34 Cranford Avenue.
Richard Boud spoke against planning application 13/2657/FUL 14 Richmond Road.
Note: The applications stated above were discussed immediately after the Public Speaking Time.
The Chairman then reconvened the Planning Meeting.
P13/279. MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting held on 2nd December 2013 were approved and signed as a
correct record.
P13/280. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND DISPENSATIONS
Councillors L Elson, M Chapman, S MacQueen, B Nash, C Nicholas declared a personal interest
as members of the Conservative Party in respect of application 13/2637/TCA 8 Louisa Terrace,
Councillor John Humphreys is named as the agent working for the applicant.
P13/281. URGENT BUSINESS
There were no items of urgent business.
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P13/282. To Determine Applications under Delegated Powers.
WARD
Littleham
PLAN No:
13/2637/TCA
LIMIT
06.01.14
APPLICATIONS FOR
DETERMINATION
COMMENTS
STATUTORY CONSULTEES
VIEWS OF REPRESENTATIONS
DECISION
8 Louisa Terrace (Land Opposite)
Mr G Vonhoff
H2, Hawthorn - Remove.
H1 & H3, Hawthorn - Trim side growth
to balance crown shape.
B1, Beech - Remove vertical branch
growing from horizontal branch.
B2, B3 & B4, Beech - Crown reduce by
10%
B5, B6 & B7, Beech - Coppice.
Area 1, Elm trees - Lay stem to form
hedge.
Baytree 1 - Prune back to boundary line.
Note:
Conservative
Councillors
present had
already declared a
personal interest.
Tree Officer’s report – The trees
were growing in an elevated seafront
garden in a prominent location and
contributed greatly to the amenity of
the conservation area. Following preapplication advice from the EDDC
Tree Officer a request for the works to
be given permission so as to alleviate
overcrowding and to tidy up the row
of trees. The removal of H2,
Hawthorn, which was suppressed,
would allow the two trees either side
more space to grow balanced crowns.
Recommendation for approval to
works to all trees with a note to state
that the Elms growing along the
southern boundary were of insufficient
size to be covered by the requirement
for a conservation area so no
permission to coppice and lay to
hedge were required.
Approval in
accordance
with the Tree
Officer’s
report
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P13/283. To consider the Planning Applications for consultation set out below
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
WARD
Brixington
PLAN No:
13/2589/OUT
ADDENDUM
Land To The South Of Elgin Bassetts
Gardens
Mr Stephen Forster
Outline application for the
construction of a detached bungalow,
formation of vehicle access and
driveway (matters of appearance,
landscaping, scale and layout)
LIMIT
COMMENTS
Cllr. T Cope wished to
object on the grounds of
overdevelopment,
garden grabbing,
overcrowding and
overlooking of
neighbours and a
question mark over
permitted access to the
site.
30.12.13
400
REPRESENTATIONS
OBJ/NO OBJ
1 x Rep – who objected on Objection on the
the grounds that the access grounds of:road was at capacity and
 Poor access and
vehicular access to the
parking.
proposed site was on a
 Overdevelopment of
the site and area.
dangerous junction.
Approval of the
 Added pressure on
application would set a
drains and sewage.
precedent for further
building within the estate. EDDC to request that
SWW give feedback
on the capacity of the
drain and sewage in
respect of the
application.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
PLAN No:
13/2364/FUL
ADDENDUM
Land To The North Of Main Cottage
Old Bystock Drive
Bystock Trust
Construction of detached dwelling and
garage.
Mr John Connolly had spoken
against this application during
public speaking time.
LIMIT
COMMENTS
REPRESENTATIONS
OBJ/NO OBJ
Cllr. T Cope –
considered the
application garden
grabbing and
overdevelopment of the
site. The construction
and shape and design
were out of keeping
with the street scene. It
would set a precedent
for further applications
in this small hamlet.
Environment Agency
gave standing advice as
the property was in a
Flood Zone 1 area.
3 x Reps – approval would
set a precedent for further
infill of land where there
were buildings of historic
interest and the area was of
great landscape value. The
property was out of
keeping and out of
character with Old
Bystock buildings.
Inadequate on-site parking
on the site and the access
roads were dangerous and
too narrow to provide off
street parking. The new
property would impair
light and overlook a
neighbouring property and
threaten a mature tree on
the property boundary.
The site was outside of the
EDDC planning boundary.
There was inadequate
street drainage and surface
water runoff. An 8 paged
document supported the
objection.
Objection as contrary
to Planning Policy S5
& S7.
However if EDDC
were minded to
approve, the
Committee requests
reports are obtained
from
 The Conservation
Officer
 EDDC Tree Officer
in respect of the
Robinia & wild rose
 Natural England
and the Wildlife
Trust in connection
with the bee habitat
within the site
 SWW re drainage
and flooding
& all are taken into
consideration.
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The committee
requested that this
application is
referred to EDDC
Development
Management
Committee.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
WARD
Halsdon
PLAN No:
13/2550/FUL
LIMIT
19.12.13
WARD
Littleham
PLAN No:
13/2606/FUL
LIMIT
20.12.13
COMMENTS
REPRESENTATIONS
OBJ/NO OBJ
207 Exeter Road
Howard House Veterinary Centre
Ltd
Change of use from respite care (C2
Use) to Veterinary Practice (D1 Use),
provision of car parking to rear and
construction of new access onto Exeter
Road.
None
No Objection subject
to Environmental
Health’s approval in
respect of animal
waste & chemical
disposal from the site.
The tree screening at
the rear of the
property to be
retained to protect
the privacy of
residents living in
Halsdon Avenue.
Subject to Highways
being satisfied with
traffic movement in
and out if the site.
Anglesea Maer Lane
Mr & Mrs P Mitchell
Construction of two storey side and
rear extension, front and rear single
storey extensions, raised patio with
balustrading to rear and detached
double garage
None
No Objection
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PLAN No:
13/2647/MFUL
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
34 Cranford Avenue
Mr M Sansom
Demolition of existing dwelling and
construction of 12 no. apartments
within one block, laying out of parking
area and provision of bin and cycle
stores.
Ann Sherwood, Ed Shutt & Guy
Farrent had spoken against this
application during public speaking
time.
LIMIT
COMMENTS
Cllr. M Williamson –
regretted the loss of a
family house for an
apartment block as
there were concerns
that a high density
development could alter
the age balance of the
community. On a
positive note the
application was an
improvement on the
original application in
that it was more
traditional in design and
materials. Although the
height was higher than
the original house the
robust continuous
screening between the
main block and Colvin
and Dunsford Close
prevented overlooking.
24.12.13
403
REPRESENTATIONS
14 x Reps – objected on
the grounds of :Replacement of a low
density single detached
house with a high density
apartment block which
may set a precedent.
It was too high, out of
scale and overbearing
resulting in overlooking
and overshadowing of
properties nearby and
particularly Colvin Close,
Dunsford Close and 34a
Cranford Avenue.
The access road to the
apartments ran very close
to the neighbouring
property and would create
traffic noise and dust.
The proposed tree
screening on the northern
boundary would have an
overbearing impact and
cause loss of light to
properties and gardens in
Colvin Close.
The site entrance was on a
dangerous curve in the
highway.
It was garden grabbing and
intrusive to the 4
surrounding properties.
OBJ/NO OBJ
Objection on the
grounds of: Insufficient parking
on the site would
add to on street
parking.
 Overlooking of
properties in Colvin
Close, Cranford
Avenue & possibly
Dunsford Close.
 Overbearing, out of
keeping and
character of the
area.
EDDC to request that
SWW give feedback
on the capacity of the
drains and sewage in
respect of the
application.
In principle the
Committee would be
minded to accept 3
bedroom houses on
the site. If EDDC
approved the
application Exmouth
Town Council request
that Permitted
Development Rights
be withdrawn.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
PLAN No:
13/2580/FUL
LIMIT
25.12.13
PLAN No:
13/2592/FUL
LIMIT
25.12.13
PLAN No:
13/2642/FUL
LIMIT
26.12.13
30B Cranford Avenue
Mr & Mrs D Hitt
Retention of vehicular access.
COMMENTS
REPRESENTATIONS
OBJ/NO OBJ
1 x Rep in support as this
would tidy things up.
No Objection
Devon Cliffs Holiday Centre Sandy
Bay
Bourne Leisure Ltd
Installation of adventure rope course
including kiosk building.
None
No Objection
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Display Centre, Queens Drive
Exmouth Rowing Club
Change of use to rowing club
including external alterations to south
elevation and removal of garage and
hut to create boat storage compound.
None
No Objection
Cllr. M Williamson
supported the
application as the
entrance had no
detrimental effect on
the Streetscene.
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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
WARD
Town
PLAN No:
13/2610/FUL
LIMIT
23.12.13
PLAN No:
13/2584/FUL
LIMIT
18.12.13
PLAN No:
13/2585/LBC
LIMIT
18.12.13
PLAN No:
13/2577/FUL
LIMIT
16.12.13
COMMENTS
REPRESENTATIONS
OBJ/NO OBJ
Samanthas Night Club St Andrews Rd
Samanthas Leisure Ltd
Change of use of the first floor from
nightclub to childrens play area.
None
No Objection
10 Bicton Place
Mr & Mrs Knight
Removal of front boundary wall to
plinth level and reinstatement of metal
railings.
None
No Objection subject
to the Conversation
Officer’s approval
10 Bicton Place
Mr & Mrs Knight
Removal of front boundary wall to
plinth level and reinstatement of metal
railings.
None
No Objection subject
to Conservation
Officer’s approval
Heavitree Arms High Street
Heavitree Brewery PLC
Construction of raised balcony seating
area and external alterations.
None
No Objection
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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
WARD
Withycombe
Raleigh
PLAN No:
13/2657/FUL
COMMENTS
14 Richmond Road
Mr M Keele
Construction of outbuilding in rear
garden for use as a garden
store/office/summer room
REPRESENTATIONS
OBJ/NO OBJ
Richard Boud had spoken
against this application
during public speaking
time.
Objection on the
grounds of: Design & out of
keeping with the
Streetscene
 Overdevelopment of
the site.
 Detrimental to the
amenity of the area.
The Committee
requested that if
EDDC were minded
to approve that the
application is
referred to EDDC
Development
Management
Committee.
LIMIT
25.12.13
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P13/283. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Owls Cott St Johns Lodge St Johns Road - 13/2620/CPE
Mr John Wright
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of chalet as a single dwelling
and associated garage and domestic cartilage.
The applicant had supplied evidence which demonstrated use of the building since 11/4/2009
with no intervening use. A Certificate of lawfulness could be issued provided that evidence
was produced that proved that the claimed use had existed uninterrupted for more than 10
years (or 4 years if used as a house), or the development took place more than 4 years ago and
had not been altered since that time – whichever was relevant.
EDDC was interested in hearing any information that either supported or contradicted the
evidence that the applicant had submitted. Any information submitted would be placed on
public file and may be later used in any appeal, should the Council refuse to issue a
Certificate.
Date limit: 20.12.13
RESOLVED: The Committee did not wish to make a comment.
P13/284. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
1. Town and Country Planning Act 1990
Appeal By: Miss Bridgette Denner Appeal Ref: APP/U1105/A/13/2209250
Proposal : Construction of detached Chalet Bungalow
Location: Land to the rear of 6 Portland Avenue, Exmouth EX8 2BS
A Letter from EDDC dated 4th December, confirmed an Appeal in connection with the above
matter. Any representations on the Appeal should have been received by the Planning
Inspectorate no later than 3rd January 2014. The original application 13/1399/FUL was heard
at the planning committee on 12th August 2013 which was objected to on the grounds of
overdevelopment of the site, lack of access for emergency vehicles, not in keeping with the
Avenues Design Statement, identified parking space had previously been allocated to support
a proposal for 10 units and refuse collection point too far from bungalow.
2. Tree Preservation Order
Proposal : Land at 3 Red Lodge, 11 Elwyn Road
TPO No: 10/0031/TPO
A decision had been taken not to confirm the above tree Preservation Order.
3. Tree Preservation Order
Proposal: Land at Villa Maison, 4 Cyprus Road
TPO No: 13/0019/TPO
A Tree Preservation Order had been made in respect of the above land.
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P13/285. EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL – PLANNING DECISIONS
APPLICATION
13/2165/FUL
33 Essington Close
13/2236/FUL
60 Douglas Avenue
13/2306/FUL
Panter & Son Ltd
25 Parade
13/1603/FUL
15 Burch Close
13/2026/FUL
35 Rivermead Avenue
13/2263/COU
14 Exeter Road
13/2368/FUL
100 Salterton Road
13/1644/FUL
12 Windsor Square
13/2378/LBC
21 The Strand
13/2439/FUL
33 Trinfield Avenue
13/2353/FUL
2 Dagmar Road
EXMOUTH TOWN
COUNCIL VIEW
EDDC DECISION
DATE OF EDDC
DECISION
No Objection
Conditional Approval
28.11.13
No Objection
Approval
28.11.13
No Objection
Approval
28.11.13
No Objection
29.11.13
Objection
Refusal
Conditional
Approval
No Objection
Conditional Approval
29.11.13
Objection
Refusal
29.11.13
No Objection
Approval
05.12.13
No Objection
Conditional Approval
05.12.13
No Objection
Approval
05.12.13
No Objection
Refusal
06.12.13
29.11.13
Please note that all Decisions received from East Devon District Council are available on
request for inspection in the office.
NOTE: It was formally noted that the participation of those Councillors who are also
members of the East Devon District Council in both the debate and subsequent vote (in
respect of any of the above matters) was on the basis that the views expressed were
preliminary, taking account of the information presently made available to the Town
Council. The District Councillors reserved their final views on the applications until they
were in full possession of all the relevant arguments for and against.
The meeting closed at 19:00
SIGNED:…………………………………………DATED:………………………..........
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