Agenda and minutes

It was proposed by Councillor Kerswell and seconded by Councillor Nutley that the minutes of the meeting held on 29 August 2017 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. This was carried by 16 votes for, 0 against and 1 abstention.

The Chairman reminded Members that they should not vote on an application if they are not present at the meeting to hear the entire debate on the application. The Chairman also welcomed public speakers to the meeting.

Members declared interests as detailed below. 

The Committee considered the reports of the Business Manager – Strategic Place together with comments of public speakers, additional information reported by the officers and information detailed in the updates sheet previously circulated.  

·                     NEWTON ABBOT - 17/01773/FUL - 6 Belvedere Road - Proposed timber decking and pergola in rear garden of property

Councillor Bullivant declared an interest by virtue of his residence being within close proximity to the application site. He did not participate in discussion or vote on the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Smith and seconded by Councillor Parker that the application be approved as set out in the report circulated with the agenda.

Resolved

Permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1. Standard 3 year time limit for commencement.

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

(16 votes for, 0 against and 1 abstention)

·                     STARCROSS - 17/01703/MAJ - Cockwood Harbour & Starcross Slipways, Cockwood - Tidal defence scheme to include flood gate installation and replacement, slipway raising and wall raising at tidal inlets, together with a combination of raising, repair and reconstruction of Cockwood Harbour seawall, and associated works

The Committee noted the further information requested at the meeting on 29 August in relation to technical information and any impacts on nearby buildings arising from pile driving works alongside possible alternatives, and measures to minimise and monitor vibration levels or mitigation.

It was proposed by Councillor Dennis and seconded by Councillor Bullivant that the application be approved as set out in the report circulated with the agenda.

Resolved

Permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1. Standard 3 year time limit for commencement.

2. Development to proceed in accordance with the approved details.

3. Cockwood Harbour wall shall be recorded at level 3 as set out in HistoricEngland Guidance Understanding Historic Buildings: A Guide to Good Recording Practice and the results deposited with the Devon Historic Environment Record (HER).

4. Archaeological written scheme of investigation to be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority and implemented as agreed.

5. Photographic survey of Cockwood Harbour wall and Starcross Slipways shall be completed and shall inform and form part of a method statement for the proposed works to be submitted and approved by the Local Planning Authority. Method statement shall determine the extent of capping and stone to be salvaged and reused, how capping and salvaged stone will be stored, and re-used.

6. Details of a sustainable Urban Drainage System for the full period of construction shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority

7. Notwithstanding the approved plans, submission of details/materials of the following items shall be submitted for each individual section of the scheme as relevant:

a) Wall capping details.

b) Steps.

c) Handrails (type, colour, material and method of fixing).

d) Flood defence gates (design, materials and levels of fixings).

e) Surface treatments to slipways and walkways, and pavements (including between Rock Cottage and Cockwood Harbour).

f) Balustrade (type, colour, material and method of fixing).  ...  view the full minutes text for item 149.

The Committee noted the advice from Historic England that an Urgent Works Notice should be issued. The Conservation Officer advised she had had exhaustive conversations with the owner, and the Council has a statutory duty to preserve the Grade ll Listed Building. 

It was proposed by Councillor Kerswell, seconded by Councillor Jones and

Resolved

Urgent Works Notices be served under Section 54 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Act 1990, in respect of 13 Weech Road and  the Gig House at 13 Weech Road, Dawlish, to enable works to be undertaken to secure the preservation of the buildings.

(11 votes for, 0 against, and 1 not voted)

Councillor Orme declared a Paragraph 14 interest and did not vote on the matter.

The Senior Enforcement Officer referred Members to the updates sheet. It was also noted that the occupier of the site had circulated a letter to members of the Committee. The unauthorised siting of residential caravans on the land is contrary to development plan policy and the untidy condition of the land is detrimental to the character of the Undeveloped Coast. The development is so considered contrary to the advice contained in the National Planning Policy Framework. It is now considered appropriate to secure the cessation of the use of the land.

Concern was raised at the extensive and continuing misuse of the land for the siting of residential caravans and it was considered that the appearance of the site should be improved.

Resolved

1. That an Enforcement Notice be served to cease the unauthorised use of the land for the siting of residential caravans with a compliance period of six months.

2. That a notice under section 215 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 be served for:

a) The removal of all the bags of logs, timber, rubble, building materials, etc. currently located near the southern boundary of the site and in the open elsewhere within the site.

b) Removal of all building materials and machinery and all other items

currently stored in the open fields other than materials or machinery that are reasonably required for regular agricultural purposes within the unit.

c) Removal of any items stored in the yard area that are not reasonably

necessary for agricultural purposes taking place on the site.

3. That an Enforcement Notice be served to cease the unauthorised use of the barn for residential purposes. The Business Manager is granted delegated owners to determine the period for compliance.

(11 votes for, 1 against and 1 not voted)

The Committee noted a report circulated with the agenda on decisions made by the Planning Inspectorate on appeals against refusal of planning permission.