PLANNING COMMITTEE
Minutes
2nd June 2009 at 7.10.pm
1. Apologies: Cllr Thomas, 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 Mrs Coakley, Cllr Ellard
Officers: Vernon Anderson, Town Clerk
Members of the Public: Nil
2. Election of Chairman
Proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr Mrs Coakley and unanimously agreed that Cllr A Long be re-appointed as the Chairman of the Planning Committee for the civic year 2009 - 2010
3. Election of Vice Chairman
Proposed by Cllr Long, seconded by Cllr Mrs Gold and unanimously agreed that Cllr J Gist be re-appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Planning Committee for the civic year 2009 - 2010
4. Minutes
The minutes of the meeting of 19th May were approved as a correct record of the meeting and were duly signed by the Chair.
5. Planning Applications
Declarations of interest – None
a) 09/00693/FUL, 9 Chequetts Close, Construction of store/garage extension, Hobbs
Resolved. It was proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr Green and unanimously agreed that the application be recommended for approval subject to the planning authority satisfying themselves that there is a need for a store/garage of this size as they are concerned about it being used as a business storage facility and that would not be in keeping with the residential area. They also strongly recommend that the relevant consultation is carried out with neighbours, specifically 8 Chequetts Close, Tre-pol Pen Sub Station and 3 Westover Road.
b) 09/00631/FUL, West Frogwell Farm, Frogwell, To remove condition 1 (removal of kit dwelling) to allow permanent siting of kit dwelling (application 06/01282/FUL approved 5/7/07), Frier.
Resolved. It was proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr Lumley and unanimously agreed that the application be recommended for approval subject to the relevant consultation with neighbouring properties and that it is tied accommodation with the relevant agricultural restrictions.
c) 09/00722/FUl, 4 Glen View, Construction of first floor extension to rear of dwelling. Paul.
Resolved. It was proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr A Green and unanimously agreed that the application be recommended for approval subject to the relevant consultation with neighbouring properties.
6. Planning Decisions
None
7. For Information – Memorial Trees, Launceston Road: Update
The Town Clerk reported that he had met with representatives of the British Legion and it is has been proposed to the Planning Authority that 7 trees are replanted at suitable locations along the existing line of trees on Launceston Road. The exact locations are to be mapped out and staked so that no mistakes arise through confusion. The British Legion has also requested that they be allowed to site a granite memorial stone where the trees were removed (next to the wayside bench). They have also asked for the contractor to pay for a suitable engraving on this stone which they will source.
Report received and noted
There being no further business the meeting was declared closed at 7:40pm
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Minutes
16th June 2009 at 6.30 pm
1. Apologies: None
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
Officers: Vernon Anderson, Town Clerk
Members of the Public: One
2. Minutes
The minutes of the meeting of 2nd June were approved as a correct record of the meeting and were duly signed by the Chair.
3. Planning Applications
Declarations of interest – All councillors declared a prejudicial interest in item 3(d), Cllr gist declared a prejudicial interest in item 3(b), Cllr Green declared a prejudicial interest in item 5(a) and all other councillors declared a personal interest in item 5(a)with the applicant being a member of the town council and the planning committee. Members with a prejudicial interest left the room at the appropriate times during the course of the meeting with the exception of item 3(d), which was not debated or voted on.
a) 09/00760/FUL, Florence Rd Industrial Estate, Florence Rd Kelly Bray, Extension to side elevation of existing industrial unit to serve 'Keltic Motors'. Hill
Resolved. It was proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr Thomas and agreed by majority (1 abstention) that the application be recommended for approval.
b) 09/00803/FUL, The Anchorage Florence Hill, Construction of dwelling, Edwards
Defeated. It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Winfindale, seconded by Cllr Mrs Gold that the application be recommended for approval although it would be preferable to see a bungalow type property on that site as it would be more in keeping with the surrounding properties in that immediate area and planning officers should satisfy them that the overall height is acceptable in relation to the surrounding properties. Following debate the proposition was voted on and defeated by majority.
Resolved. It was then proposed by Mrs Gold, seconded by Mrs Jones and unanimously agreed to defer the matter to the next 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.
c) 09/00778/FUL, 184 Launceston Road, Kelly Bray, Construction of conservatory to front elevation, Graham.
Resolved. It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Winfindale, seconded by Cllr Gist and unanimously agreed that the application be recommended for approval subject to the relevant consultation with neighbouring properties but it should be noted by the planning officer that it is believed that the front face of the conservatory extends beyond the front line of neighbouring properties and this should be taken into consideration when making their final decision.
d) 09/00782, Callington Town Hall, Creation of corridor to rear of building with extension link to existing corridor and internal alterations, Callington Town Council.
All members declared a prejudicial interest as the applicant is the town council.
Report received and noted.
e) 09/00812/FUL, 20 Coombe Road, Construction of single storey extension to rear of dwelling and re-siting of new garage to side elevation (demolition of existing garage), Terrett.
Resolved. It was proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr Thomas and unanimously agreed that the application be recommended for approval subject to the relevant consultation with neighbouring properties including those in Lyhner Way (immediately behind the property) which were not identified on the location map submitted.
4. Planning Decisions
None
5. Planning Applications (additional item)
(a) 09/00836/FUL, Highfield, 36 Saltash Road, 662, Construction of first floor bedroom extension over existing garage. Green.
Resolved. It was proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr Mrs Gold and unanimously agreed that the application be recommended for approval subject to the relevant consultation with neighbouring properties (i.e. the comments remain unchanged from the previous application).
At the end of the meeting the chair advised that the Florence Hill property is subject to a section 106 agreement with regard to the needs of future occupants in respect of being a 5 bedroom property. A previous application was turned down as the proposals did not comply with the terms of the s106.
The chair announced that there was ongoing discussion at Cornwall Council with regard to the make-up of future Planning Committees for the county. Although there was still uncertainty whether there would be three or six regional planning committees the chair had been approached to sit on the relevant regulative committee for the planning district that Callington lies within.
There being no further business the meeting was declared closed at 7:15pm