PLANNING COMMITTEE
Minutes
7th July 2009 at 7.00 pm
1. Apologies:Cllr A Coakley
Present: Cllr Lumley [Mayor & Portreeve], Cllr Mrs Gold [Deputy Mayor & Portreeve], Cllr Long, Cllr Mrs Jones, Cllr Mrs Winfindale, Cllr Gist, Cllr Green,
In Attendance: Cllr Ellard, Cllr Mrs M Coakley
Officers: Vernon Anderson, Town Clerk
Members of the Public: One
2. Minutes
The minutes of the meeting of 16th June were approved as a correct record of the meeting and were duly signed by the Chair.
3. Planning Applications
Declarations of interest – Cllr Long declared that as a Cornwall Council Councillor his opinions expressed at Cornwall Council may vary from those expressed at Parish level due to wider considerations and further information. He abstained from voting on all items.
Cllr Gist declared a prejudicial interest in item 3(a), Cllr Mrs Gold and Cllr Long declared a personal interest in item 3(b), Cllr Harriman declared a prejudicial interest in item 3(c) and Cllr Thomas declared a personal interest in item 3(d). Members with a prejudicial interest left the room at the appropriate times during the course of the meeting.
Before considering the plans put before the committee the Chair gave an overview of the planning process within Cornwall Council and explained about a number of issues and how that impacts on pre-applications and pr-dispositions. A particular point was that although Cornwall Council is not obliged to take a contrary decision (i.e. one refused by the parish or town but is approved by the planning case officer) through the regulative planning committee it would be doing so on the recommendation of the Chief Planning Officer (Nigel Doyle). The Chair also announced that Cornwall Council will be organising planning related training days for parish and town councillors sometime soon.
The Chair also gave an overview of the current situation with regard to the appeal by this council for a moratorium on large housing developments.
a) 09/00803/FUL, The Anchorage Florence Hill, Construction of dwelling, Edwards. Matter Deferred from 16 June to allow for a site visit.
At the previous Planning Meeting it was agreed to defer this matter to this planning meeting to allow for a site visit as there was insufficient information submitted by the planning authority or the applicant in regard to the height of the property in relation to neighbouring properties in the immediate area. Members convened outside the property at 6.30 pm to discuss the application. On return the once the planning meeting was declared open and following a brief discussion it was;
Resolved. Proposed by Cllr Thomas, seconded by Cllr Lumley and agreed by majority to recommend approval subject to the consultation with the neighbours sited at either side of the property and with those on the opposite side of Florence Hill.
b) 09/00887/FUL, 36 Beech Road, Two storey extension to west elevation, Pluckrose.
Resolved. It was proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr Green and agreed by majority to recommend no objection subject to the planning officer being satisfied that it is keeping with area and has consulted with neighbours.
c) 09/00793/OUT, Land on The North Side of Newport Close, Outline application for residential development. Savage
Resolved. It was proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr Thomas and agreed by majority to raise no objection.
d) 09/00953/FUL, 3 Trethurgy Gardens, St Germans Road, Construction of extension and additional garage with store. Mr & Mrs Rogers.
Resolved. It was proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr Winfindale and agreed by majority [1 additional abstention] to recommend refusal of the application as it is an overdevelopment of the site and is out of keeping with neighbouring properties.
e) 09/00967/FUL & 09/00968/LBC, Wheal Langford Engine House, Fullaford Road, Extension to provide boiler room, alterations to layout and revised fenestration details (revised design to application no. 07/00055/FUL dated 21.05.2007). Purchase
Resolved. It was proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr Green and unanimously agreed that the application be recommended for approval subject to the Conservation Officer satisfying themself that the alterations are in keeping with the listed building regulations.
4. Planning Decisions
a) 09/00517/FUL, 45 Broadmead, Construction of additional storey to bungalow, Mr A Torr. REFUSED on 28th May 2009 with 2 reasons.
b) 08/02346/FUL, Land rear 10 Tavistock Road. Construction of two dwellings, Davy. APPROVED on 1st June 2009 with 8 conditions.
c) 09/00565/ADV, 50 Fore Street Barclays. Consent to replace one internally illuminated projecting sign, Barclays Plc. APPROVED on 9th June 2009 with 9 conditions.
d) 09/00672/FUL, Little Green, Southern Road. Construction of triple garage, Gillet. APPROVED on 16th June 2009 with 3 conditions.
There being no further business the meeting was declared closed at 7:28pm
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Minutes
21st July 2009 at 6.30 pm
1. Apologies:Cllr A Coakley
Present: Cllr Lumley [Mayor & Portreeve], Cllr Mrs Gold [Deputy Mayor & Portreeve], Cllr Long, Cllr Mrs Jones, Cllr Mrs Winfindale, Cllr Gist, Cllr Green,
In Attendance: Cllr Ellard, Cllr Mrs M Coakley
Officers: Vernon Anderson, Town Clerk
Members of the Public: Nil
2. Minutes
The minutes of the meeting of 7th July were approved as a correct record of the meeting and were duly signed by the Chair.
3. Planning Applications
Declarations of interest – Cllr Long declared that as a Cornwall Council Councillor his opinions expressed at Cornwall Council may vary from those expressed at Parish level due to wider considerations and further information. He abstained from voting on all items.
Cllr Lumley declared a prejudicial interest in item 3(a), Cllr Green declared a personal interest in item 3(a). Members with a prejudicial interest left the room at the appropriate times during the course of the meeting.
a) 09/00916/FUL, 25 Launceston Road, Construction of two detached dwellings with integral garages (demolition of existing dwelling), Palmer
Resolved. Proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr Harriman and agreed by majority (3 for, 2 against and 2 abstentions) to recommend approval subject to the planning officer directly consulting with the neighbours sited at either side of the property and with non adjoining properties directly behind in Broadmead and it strongly recommends that the obscure glazing to be used should be that of a permanent type (not have a removable obscuring film) and that the natural levels and slope of the rear gardens be kept as originally laid out to maintain privacy for the properties on the lower levels in Broadmead.
b) 09/00976/FUL, Workshop & Premises, Unit 29 Beeching Park, Kelly Bray. Change of use of existing garage/workshop to include MOT bay for motorcycles, Humphrey.
Resolved. It was proposed by Cllr Green, seconded by Cllr Lumley and agreed by majority to recommend approval.
c) 09/00994/FUL, Cathidahn, Tavistock Road, Construction of pair of semi-detached dwellings with parking (demolition of existing garage), Benton
Resolved. It was proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr Lumley and agreed by majority (2 abstentions) to recommend refusal on the grounds that the plans submitted is a gross overdevelopment of the existing site and does not show suitable access leading onto a dangerous road which has a proven bad accident record.
4. Planning Decisions
a) 09/00682/FUL, Hillcrest, 206 Launceston Road, Construction of 3 dwellings and formation of new vehicular/pedestrian access, Mr S Mitchell, APPROVED on 25th June 2009 with 14 conditions.
b) 09/00693/FUL, 9 Chequetts Close, Construction of store/garage extension, Hobbs. APPROVED on 2nd July with 2 conditions.
c) 09/00535/FUL, Land at Bowling Green, Florence Hill Revision to siting of plots 14-31, road layout and parking spaces in order to comply with Condition 2 (Maintenance of open watercourse) of application 07/01777/REM approved 28/03/08, Williams Construction. APPROVED on 2nd July 2009 with 8 conditions.
d) 08/01923/FUL, Land at Pengelly Farm, Tavistock Road, , Proposed Class A1 retail foodstore and petrol filling station together with associated servicing, parking area and landscaping, Tesco. APPROVED on 29th June 2009 with 27 conditions.
5. For Information - Petition to reduce the 40mph speed limit on Station Road, kelly bray to 30mph
The Chair of the Planning Committee asked for the Clerk to set up a meeting for him and the Vice Chair to discuss matters arising with two representatives from Stoke Climsland Parish Council.
Report received and noted
6. For Information – Moratorium On Any Future Large Scale House Building in Callington
The Chair of the Planning Committee is going to speak personally with neighbouring parishes to gain further support for the proposals put forward regarding a moratorium on any future large scale house building in and around Callington
Report received and noted
7. For Information – Pavement Outside The Coachmakers Arms
The Clerk was asked to respond back to Mr Oliver Jones asking him to follow the matter through further as it is believed that construction and funding had previously been agreed prior to the amalgamation of One Cornwall.
Following discussion regarding the purchasing of land in front of the Coachmakers Arms the following was proposed:
Resolved. It was proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr Thomas and unanimously agreed that the Clerk investigates the possibility of purchasing the land.
Report received and noted
Non agenda item
The Clerk was asked to write to Mr Allen of Cornwall Council Highways to thank him and his team for dealing with other highway maintenance matters raised recently by Cllr Long and the public so quickly and efficiently.
There being no further business the meeting was declared closed at 7:03pm