Agenda and minutes

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting.

It was proposed by Councillor Palethorpe and seconded by Councillor Cox that the minutes of the previous meeting be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

A vote was taken. The result was 7 in favour, 0 against, and 2 abstentions.

Resolved

That the minutes of the previous meeting be approved 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.

None.

This application was withdrawn from the Committee by Officers before commencement of the meeting.

The Area Team Manager (West) presented the application to the Committee. Following the site visit, the Council had consulted with an independent tree expert for guidance regarding the onsite trees.

Public Speaker, Supporter – Spoke on:

·       The problems with the link road that were part of the previous application have been amended

·       Small percentage of opposition

·       Support from Devon County Council Highways Officer

·       Small local developer

·       High quality dwelling design

·       Provides growth for Bishopsteignton

Comments from Councillors included:

·       Contrary to Bishopsteignton Neighbourhood Plan

·       Premature application as a result of the upcoming plan

·       Contrary to policies S1 and S12

·       Lack of pedestrian infrastructure

·       Concerns about ecology

·       Concerns about highway safety

·       Application exceeds BNGP growth

·       Lack of flood risk mitigation

·       Are units 8 and 9 single storey?

·       Site would benefit from development

·       No objections from statutory consultees

·       What is the purpose of the nearby tail of land?

·       Any asbestos would be cleared out

·       Could a crossing point be added?

·       Heavy traffic by site

·       Why has the weight given to the plan changed since the previous application?

·       Survey work was carried out in 2019

·       50 or more dwelling require 30 percent affordable housing as per policy WE2

In response, officers clarified the following:

·       Units 8 and 9 are single storey

·       The Committee must focus on access and layout

·       The tail of land is a footpath, removed from this application

·       The local plan has not yet been adopted

·       The crossing markers are not relevant to the consideration of the application

·       Any changes to the application would require a new application

·       The Local Plan Examination in Public affected weight given

·       The application was submitted before Biodiversity Net Gain was mandatory

·       No objections from the Leading Flood Authority

·       Condition 12 covers surface water drainage

·       An Environmental Management Plan has been created

It was proposed by Councillor Palethorpe and seconded by Councillor Williams that permission be granted as set out in the report and update sheet.

A vote was taken. The result was 7 in favour, 2 against, and 1 abstention.

RESOLVED

That permission be granted subject to:

a)    TheApplicant/Landowner firstenteringintoaSection106 Agreementto secure:

·       Habitat Regulations Assessment financial contribution of £16,545 to offset recreational pressure on the Exe Estuary SPA/Ramsar site and Dawlish Warren SAC; 

·       Financial Contributions towards off-site open space infrastructure relating toFormal Sports Provision (£14,745) and secondary education home to school transport (£13,440).

·       The management of the landscaped amenity area to the north.

·       Following any grant of planning permission and prior to commencement of development, any uplift in site value shall be directed towards off-site affordable housing contribution.

(b)      The completion of the s106 Agreement within 6 months of a resolution to grant planning permission, subject to any extension to this date being agreed with the Executive Member for Planning.  In the event that the s106 Agreement is not completed within this period (or an agreed extension), delegation to the Head of Development Management to refuse the planning application  ...  view the full minutes text for item 91b

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

The Committee noted the Major Decisions Summary Sheet.