Agenda and minutes

It was proposed by Councillor Parker and seconded by Councillor Nutley that Councillor Goodman-Bradbury be elected Chair of the Planning Committee.

It was also proposed by Councillor Bradford and seconded by Councillor Hocking that Councillor MacGregor be elected Chair of the Planning Committee.

A vote was taken. Councillor Goodman-Bradbury won the majority of votes with 13, with Councillor MacGregor receiving 2 votes.

Resolved

That Councillor Goodman Bradbury be elected Chair of the Planning Committee.

It was noted that the election of the vice-chair would be held at the next meeting of the committee.

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting.

The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed as a correct record and would be signed by the chair at the next meeting.

The Business Manager introduced the application.

Public speaker, Objector - Spoke on:

·         Twice original size balcony

·         Overbearing

·         1.2m from boundary

·         Loss of privacy

·         Out of keeping with other properties

·         Potential noise issues due to use as holiday let

Comments from Councillors include:

·         Unsure of size of balcony

·         Balcony is too large

·         Privacy screen not big enough

·         Site visit would be useful

It was proposed by Councillor Nutley and seconded by Councillor J Petherick that decision be deferred pending a members’ site visit.

A vote was taken – see attached.

Resolved

That decision be deferred pending a members’ site visit.

The Senior Planning Officer presented the application to the Committee.

Public Speaker, Objector – Spoke On:

·         Air source heat pump is inadequate

·         Loss of trees despite TPO

·         Lack of schools in area

·         Local flood authority could reject

·         Risk of Flooding

·         LEMP report

·         Overabundance of vehicles

·         Environmental issues

Public Speaker, Supporter – Spoke on:

·         Policy compliant application

·         EV charging points

·         64 affordable homes

·         Harrington homes well reputed

Comments from Councillors include:

·         Trees must be removed to provide accessibility

·         Concerns over drainage and flooding

·         The hill is too steep

·         South West Water are controversial

·         Outside TE3 area

·         Too many houses in development

·         Lack of parking

·         Concerns over discharge into river Teign

·         Increased rainfall

·         Air quality issues

·         Increased pollution

·         Conforms with local plan

·         Concerns about land supply

·         Concerns about cost of appeal

·         Overlapping housing

The Senior Planning Officer infirmed the committee that outline planning permission cannot be revisited and covered several areas of these comments. South West Water concerns are separate from the planning decision process. The lead flood authority works on the basis of climate change concern. The application was said to be compliant with the local plan.

The Business Managed commented that the TPO was in place so that there was control over which trees can be lost during development, meaning several trees had TPOs to ensure that they are not felled without consent. South West Water requisition process so SWW issues are not a reason for refusal. Also, it was said that the open space beyond boundary isn’t green belt, and that the principle of 255 dwellings was considered acceptable and needed to keep up with land supply. The Business Manager also advised the committee on how the land supply system was operated and that there was no capacity issue at Buckland for South West Water.

The Planning Solicitor advised that rejection of reserved matters needed to be relevant to reserved matters.

It was proposed by Councillor MacGregor and seconded by Councillor Bradford that permission be refused.

A vote was taken – see attached. The vote was lost.

It was proposed by Councillor Goodman-Bradbury and seconded by Councillor Parker that permission be granted subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

A vote was taken – see attached.

Resolved

That approval be granted subject to conditions covering the following matters, including the matters outlined within the consultation responses from the Biodiversity and Climate Change Officers set out below, the precise number and formation of the conditions to be delegated to the Business Manager – Strategic Place:

1.    List of approved plans and documents.

2.    Prior to commencement, a revised Site LEMP shall be submitted and approved.

3.    Prior to commencement, full details of a Lighting Strategy shall be submitted and approved.

4.    Prior to commencement, full details of Dark Corridors shall be submitted and approved.

5.    Prior to the installation of any other lighting, including exterior lighting to individual properties, full details shall be submitted and approved.

6.    Prior to commencement, updated soft landscaping plans and updated planting schedules shall  ...  view the full minutes text for item 70b

The committee noted the major decisions summary.

The Committee noted the appeal decisions made by the Planning Inspectorate.