27th November 2013
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Present
* Councillor D M Gent – Chairman
#Cllr R W I Cooke – Vice-Chairman
#Cllr P F Allen
Cllr A C Carter
*Cllr D Cawley
*Cllr R E Chilcott
#Cllr A J C Fyson
*Cllr R M Lyon
#Cllr F J Smith
*Cllr R Springett
*Denotes attendance
#Denotes apology for absence
No members of the public attended the meeting.
148. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST.
Cllr Gent declared a personal interest in 15/2463/13/CU/CS – 16 Duke
Street.
149. CORRESPONDENCE.
a) E-mail from Dave Kenyon, Major Projects Manager, South Hams
District Council re pre-application enquiry, Land West of Dartmouth by
Millwood Homes.
Mr Kenyon advised that South Hams District Council had formally
received a pre application enquiry from Millwood Homes for the
following proposal:
“Phase 1 proposal for c.210 dwellings, c.3.37ha employment (with a
further 1.13ha at phase 2 stage), 0.4ha local community hub (retail,
health, community facilities), strategic landscaping, S106 for monies to
enhance the Park & Ride and/or relocate it to another suitable location,
and cycle and footpath linkages to Townstal.”
Members noted that Millwood Homes would be making a presentation to
Full Council on Tuesday 3rd December 2013.
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b) Parish Training Workshop. 11th December 2013 – South Hams District
Council. The Chairman advised that Cllr Cooke hoped to attend, it
was also hoped that the Administration Officer would attend.
c) E-mail from a resident re Vino’s Pizzeria in Victoria Road, raising
concerns over planning enforcement issues. The Chairman would
contact the complainant and the enforcement officer at South Hams
District Council concerning this matter and request that this matter be
dealt with as soon as possible.
150. PRESENTATION BY HEATHER NESBITT, PLANNING
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL.
The Chairman reported that the enforcement officer was unable to attend but
hoped that she would be able to attend a future meeting to which all
Councillors would be invited to attend. The Chairman would seek her
advice on the issue of scaffolding being in situ for long lengths of time after
building works had been completed.
151. PLANNING APPLICATIONS.
To consider the following applications received from South Hams District
Council:(A)
15/2409/13/F/IL
Householder application for dormer window
extension to side elevation.
3 Townstal Pathfields.
Recommend Approval.
(B)
15/2450/13/VAR/RB
Application to remove condition 7 of planning
approval 15/2860/11/F/RB regarding access to
barns.
Lower Norton Farm Barns, Norton.
Recommend Approval.
(C)
15/2446/13/VAR/CM
Continuance of use without complying with
condition (b) of permission SD 1672 for
twelve month use.
119 Norton Park.
Recommend Approval.
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(D)
15/2441/13/F/CS
Householder application for removal of inset roof
terrace and reinstatement of original roof line.
Repositioning of balcony to rear courtyard and
internal alterations.
Sea House, 3 Crowthers Hill.
Recommend Approval.
(E)
15/2463/13/CU/CS
Application for change of use of ground floor from
class A1 (shops) to A2 (financial and professional
services).
16 Duke Street.
Recommend Refusal on the grounds of loss of
retail amenity in a prime retail location.
(F)
15/2497/13/F/NW
Application for new separating corridor with
ground floor retail premises to provide access
to apartment above. Removal of existing access.
New single-storey rear extension to create shop
WC with curved stepped access over to firstfloor apartment. New timber sash windows to
front and rear elevations.
Mill Stream, 24 Foss Street.
Recommend Approval.
(F)(a) 15/2498/13/LB/NW
Listed Building Consent for new separating
corridor with ground floor retail premises to
provide access to apartment above. Removal of
existing access. New single-storey rear extension
to create shop WC with curved stepped access over
to first-floor apartment. New timber sash windows
to front and rear elevations.
Mill Stream, 24 Foss Street.
Recommend Approval.
(G)
Listed Building Consent for conversion of
two-storey stone outbuilding to form ancillary
accommodation (to replace existing consent
15/2438/12/LB).
23 South Town.
Recommend Approval.
15/2518/23/LB/CM
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(H)
15/2546/13/F/CS
Householder application for provision of a car
parking space within the existing courtyard.
Demolition of existing kitchen extension to allow
space for a car port/garage and associated
alterations.
19 Lower Street.
Recommend Approval.
(I)
15/2547/13/VAR/SN
Removal of condition (B) of permission SD/1880
to allow twelve month holiday occupancy.
440 Norton Park.
Recommend Approval.
(J)
15/2532/13/F/CS
Householder application for alterations and
extension to existing dwelling.
6 Jawbone Hill.
Recommend Approval.
(K)
15/2506/13/TCA/SP
Ash. Crown reduce by 4m pruning to
approximately point, to leave tree with even
balanced shape.
Bay. Reduce by 2m and trim over garden.
Small Bay. Reduce and trim.
15 Newcomen Road.
Recommend Approval.
(L)
15/2708/13/TW/SP
Work to Tree Preservation Order Trees.
Swan House, Swannaton Road.
Recommend Approval.
(M) 15/2699/13/F/CS
Householder application for works to domestic
garage – replacement of existing doors and
widening of opening.
Domestic Garage at SX 8779 5116, Lower
Street.
Recommend Approval.
(N)
Householder application for creation of a double
garage and hardstanding (resubmission of planning
approval 15/0392/13/F).
The Hollies, Fairview Road.
Recommend Approval.
15/2690/13/F/CM
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152.
PREVIOUS PLANNING APPLICATIONS - Notifications of South
Hams District Council Decisions Issued.
The Committee took note of a number of recent decisions issued by
South Hams District Council.
Tree Preservation Order: Application Number: 15/2162/13/TW –
Grant of Conditional Consent.
The Keep Gardens, Townstal Road.
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APPEALS - to receive notice of appeals issued and decided.
There were no Appeals.
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