Agenda and minutes

It was proposed by Councillor Bullivant and seconded by Councillor Macgregor that Councillor Bradford be elected Chair of Planning Committee for 2023-24.

It was also proposed by Councillor Nutley and seconded by Councillor Parrott that Councillor C Parker be elected Chair of Planning Committee for 2023-24.

Both candidates left the room and a vote was taken.

The result was 7 in favour of Councillor C Parker and 6 in favour of Councillor Bradford

Resolved that Councillor C Parker be elected Chair of Planning Committee for 2023-24.

It was proposed by Councillor Nutley and seconded by Councillor Parrott that Councillor Sanders be elected Vice-Chair of Planning Committee 2023-24.

It was also proposed by Councillor Bullivant and seconded by Councillor Taylor that Councillor Bradford be elected Vice Chair of Planning Committee 2023-24.

Both candidates left the room and a vote was taken.

The result was 7 in favour of Councillor Bradford and 5 in favour of Councillor Sanders.

Resolved that Councillor Bradford be elected Vice-Chair of Planning Committee 2023-24.

Following this item a break was called in order to hold a pre-meeting with the chair and vice-chair.

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting.

It was proposed by Councillor Goodman Bradbury and seconded by Councillor Nutley that the minutes of the previous meeting be agreed as a correct record and signed by the chair.

A vote was taken.

Resolved

That the minutes of the previous meeting be agreed as a correct record and signed by the chair.

If Councillors have any questions relating to predetermination or interests in items on this Agenda, please contact the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.

Cllrs Macgregor, Atkins, and Sanders each declared an interest in application 22/01853/MAJ as patients of Channel View Surgery. They took part in the debate and voted on this item.

Cllr Williams declared an interest in application 22/01853/MAJ as he had worked on a committee that worked on the project. He spoke on the item but did not vote.

Cllr Nutley declared that he had received various letters regarding application 22/01194/MAJ. He spoke and voted on the application.

The Senior Planning Officer presented the application to the Committee.

Public Speaker, Objector – Spoke on:

·       Traffic impact

·       Negative effect on local business

·       Too close to national park

·       Clash with neighbourhood plan

·       Notices should’ve been in different area

Public Speaker, Supporter – Spoke on:

·       Provides affordable amenities to town

·       More comments supportive than not

·       Policy compliant

·       Creation of jobs

Comments from Councillors included:

·       Support consumer choice

·       Concerns over water and waste

·       Need to enforce environmental conditions

·       Has DCC provided recommended speed limit?

·       Concerns over route taken by traffic

·       Use of CIL

·       Consideration of town centre business model

·       Need for strict traffic control

·       Need for parking

·       Concerns for resident safety

·       Concerns over pollution

·       Timing of delivery vehicles

·       Concerns of flooding

·       Biodiversity net gain

·       Concerns over noise

·       Archaeology survey not commented on by DCC

In response, Officers clarified the following:

·       No retail reasons for refusal

·       Driver route in included in plan

·       Lighting is in line with NPPF

·       There are conditions for delivery

·       The solar panel scheme is considered acceptable

·       Biodiversity officer approved the application

·       No need for traffic S106 agreement

·       Outline agreement included archaeology agreement

It was proposed by Councillor Bullivant and seconded by Councillor Nutley that permission be granted subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

A vote was taken. The result was 14 in favour of approval and 1 against.

Resolved

That permission be granted subject to the completion of a S106 Agreement within 6 months of the date of the committee with the following Heads of Terms following conditions

S106 Agreement Heads of Terms

1.     Provision of fully serviced employment land prior to retail store opening, and associated employment land marketing requirements.

And that planning permission shall be granted subject to conditions generally covering the matters outlined below, the precise form and number of which shall be delegated to the Business Manager – Strategic Place Full Planning Permission only

1.     Standard 3 year time limit for commencement.

2.     Development in accordance with the approved documents and plans

3.     Food Store opening hours restricted to 07:00 – 22:00 Monday to Saturday and Bank Holidays and 10:00 – 17:00 on Sundays.

4.     Submission of a Service Yard Management Plan prior to store first trading.

5.     Deliveries shall only take place only between the hours of 07:00 - 21:00 Monday to Saturday including Bank Holidays and 09:00 – 17:00 on Sundays and at no other times. Delivery vehicles shall not be present on site outside of these times.

6.     No parking of refrigerated equipment/trailers/portable chillers on site outside of the permitted delivery hours.

7.     Prior to the commencement of development a noise report clearly demonstrating the noise mitigation measures to be employed to reach and maintain the required Specific Sound Level shall be submitted and approved. This shall cover construction and operational phases.

8.     Within 2 months of the completion of the development a Post-Construction Noise survey will be submitted to the LPA to demonstrate that the sound levels emanating from the premises are in line with the levels deemed achievable  ...  view the full minutes text for item 38a

The Senior Planning Officer presented the application to the committee.

Public speaker, Objector – Spoke on:

·       Lack of bus services

·       Lack of parking spaces,

·       Narrow streets

·       Lack of beds

·       More expensive than upgrading Teignmouth hospital

·       Concerns over flooding

Public Speaker, Supporter – Spoke on:

·       Local worker

·       Ensure future of community services

·       Change in landscape in Teignmouth

·       150 people GP hub

·       Public preference is for town centre

·       Economic boost

Public Speaker, Supporter – Spoke on:

·       Improved footfall

·       Flooding risks agreed with officer

Comments from Councillors included:

·       Improved accessibility

·       Improved services for town centre

·       Loss of privacy

·       Need for additional natural light

·       Flood risk

·       Traffic concerns

·       Needs to be delivered soon

·       Application should be agreed regardless of status of Teignmouth hospital

·       Need for improved bus services

In response officers clarified the following:

·       The surgery would be in the town centre

·       Teignmouth hospital status is unrelated to this application

It was proposed by Councillor Bullivant and seconded by Councillor Nutley that permission be granted as set out in the agenda report.

A vote was taken, and the result was unanimously in favour.

Resolved

That permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.     Duration of permission

2.     List of approved plans and documents

3.     Detailed drainage design and construction phase drainage to be approved prior to commencement

4.     Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) to be approved prior to commencement

5.     Works to comply with the protected species and biodiversity precautions, measures and enhancements as set out within the Ecology Report

6.     Development to be carried out in accordance with flood resilience measures

7.     Flood Warning Evacuation Plan to be approved prior to commencement of construction

8.     Contaminated land remediation strategy to be approved prior to commencement

9.     Dealing with unsuspected contamination

10.Waste Audit Statement to be submitted and approved prior to commencement

11.Detailed design for highway works to be approved prior to construction

12.Osmonds Lane to be resurfaced in red blacktop from Brunswick Street through to Northumberland Place prior to initial occupation

13.Travel Plan to be approved and implemented

14.Car parking and cycle facilities to be in place prior to initial occupation

15.Development to be in accordance with Carbon Reduction Plan

16.Installation of EV charging points prior to initial occupation

17.External materials and architectural details to be submitted and approved prior to construction

18.Boundary treatments to be approved prior to demolition of stone wall and installed prior to initial occupation including details of brick / stone wall to Osmonds Lane

19.Window details to be submitted and approved prior to installation

20.Detailed design of shopfronts to be submitted and approved prior to installation and shall be of timber construction

21.Details of plant and equipment and an accompanying noise survey to be submitted and approved prior to construction to demonstrate plant and equipment will not significantly increase the existing background noise levels (an increase of 5db or more to be significant and the sound level at the neighbouring façade should be 5db below  ...  view the full minutes text for item 39.

The Committee noted the Major Decisions Summary.

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

In response to a member’s question, the Business Manager clarified the meaning of an application being ‘turned away’