Plans Minutes 15.04.2008
Minutes of a Meeting of the PLANS COMMITTEE of Tavistock Town Council held in the Council Chamber, Drake Road, Tavistock on TUESDAY the 15TH APRIL, 2008 at 6.00pm
Present:
Cllr. I Jennings
Cllr. Mrs A Johnson (ex off)
Cllr. Mrs. J Metcalf
Cllr. R. Pike (ex off)
Cllr. Mrs Jane Ramsey
Cllr. D. Whitcomb
In Attendance:
Mayor’s Secretary
Cllr J Sellis
The meeting was preceded at 5.30 p.m. with a presentation by Mr Matt Wallbridge and Mr Tony Cook representing Sainsbury’s, who gave members an update on the detail of the Planning Application since the last one, addressed issues on Devon banks and trees and answered members’ questions. This was additionally attended by a member of Devon and Cornwall Constabulary.
671. APOLOGIES
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. D. Best and Cllr M Harper.
672. MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on Tuesday 18th March 2008 were noted – to be signed after the next meeting of the full Council.
673. MATTERS ARISING
None
674. DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK
a) Letter re Core Strategy Development Plan Document – Adopted Version: to be adopted on Monday 9th June 2008 – Noted.
675. ON-STREET PARKING ISSUES - WITH REFERENCE TO SITES OF NEW BUILD
After some discussion about the congestion caused by parking relating to the building works on Brook Street, it was AGREED to follow up the letter sent after the last meeting with a letter from the Town Clerk to the appropriate bodies to find out the progress on addressing parking issues. The Parking Focus Group should also be contacted.
676. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE
a) Re P/A 11496/2008/TAV – Land to rear of 11 Ford Street, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8DZ. Notice of site meeting to be held on Thursday 10th April 2008 at 10.00 a.m. – Cllr D Best (Chairman) attended.
b) Re: P/A 11575/2008/TAV – Copy Letter of Objection from Julia Monk – Letter of acknowledgment to be sent showing the Town Council’s comments.
c) Re: P/A 11684/2008/TAV – Copy Letter of Objection from Mr & Mrs Goodfield – This Application (Sainsbury’s) was considered at this meeting: a letter of acknowledgment to be sent with the Town Council’s comments.
d) Letter from Dr Howard Stoate MP re Cross Party Inquiry into Childhood Leukaemia and power lines – This was noted and RECOMMENDED to be put on the agenda for the next Full Council meeting.
677. URGENT BUSINESS BROUGHT FORWARD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRMAN
None
Cllr R Pike joined the meeting for consideration of P/A 11668/2008/TAV.
678. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a. Decisions by the West Devon Borough Council.
Attached at Appendix A. Noted
b. New Applications
Attached at Appendix B.
The next meeting of the Plans Committee will be held on Tuesday 29th April 2008 at 6.00 p.m.
Rising at 7.00 p.m.
Re: P/A 11636/2008/Tav - Cllr Whitcomb declared an interest and left the meeting for consideration of this application.
APPENDIX A
Mr & Mrs M Gaden
5 Kingfisher Close, Whitchurch, Tavistock, Devon PL19 9PW
P/A No. 11234/2007/Tav Erection of rear conservatory.
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT: SUPPORT
WDBC DECISION: Refusal of Planning Permission.
1st April 2008
Mr & Mrs Harding
35 Deer Park Crescent, Tavistock, Devon PL19 9HH
P/A No. 11356/2008/Tav 1 and 2 storey extension to premises.
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT: SUPPORT
WDBC DECISION: Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
1st April 2008
Ms S Hardesty
Lyndhurst, Chapel Street, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8DX
P/A No. 11487/2008/Tav Removal of front wall.
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT: NOT TO SUPPORT
WDBC DECISION: Refusal of Conservation Area Consent
3rd April 2008
Mr T Lowe
Royal British Legion, King Street, Tavistock, Devon PL19 9AG
P/A No. 11512/2008/Tav Alterations of ground and first floor entrance lobbies and installation of lift.
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT: SUPPORT
WDBC DECISION: Grant of Listed Building Consent
3rd April 2008
Mr & Mrs R Smith
20 Mitre Close, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8BP
P/A No. 11518/2008/Tav Erection of conservatory
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT: SUPPORT
WDBC DECISION: Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
27th March 2008
Ms M J Locke
21 Dolvin Road, Tavistock, Devon PL19 9EA
P/A No. 11441/2008/Tav Erection of summerhouse at premises.
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT: NOT TO SUPPORT - Inappropriate size for site and in a conservation area.
WDBC DECISION: Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
7th April 2008
Mr S Adair
Land opposite 7 Priory Gardens, Whitchurch, Tavistock, Devon
P/A No. 11450/2008/Tav Erection of 2 dwellings and point of access off Marshall Close.
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT: NOT TO SUPPORT - Lack of amenities and concern over flooding/surface water and drainage from a natural spring.
WDBC DECISION: Refusal of Planning Permission
8th April 2008
APPENDIX B
Mr G Lewis
1st & 2nd Floors, 5 Brook Street, Tavistock, Devon PL19 0HD
P/A No. 11634/2008/Tav Dated 11th March 2008
Full
Change of use to office use (B1) ancillary to children fostering service.
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS: SUPPORT
Mr J Doidge
13 Daleswood Road, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8HE
P/A No. 11636/2008/Tav Dated 12th March 2008
Full
Erection of a balcony.
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS: SUPPORT
Mr M Fowler
10 Westmoor Park, Tavistock, Devon PL19 9AA
P/A No. 11638/2008/Tav Dated 25th March 2008
Full
Extension.
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS: SUPPORT
Mr I Ridgeway
35 St Davids Road, Tavistock, Devon PL19 9BT
P/A No. 11640/2008/Tav Dated 25th March 2008
Full
Erection of a conservatory.
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS: SUPPORT
Dancy Mews Construction
Land adjacent to 77 Bannawell Street, Tavistock, Devon
P/A No. 11650/2008/Tav Dated 20th March 2008
Full
Erection of 3 dwellings.
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS: NOT TO SUPPORT – Over-development of site.
Dancy Mews Construction
Land adjacent to 77 Bannawell Street, Tavistock, Devon
P/A No. 11651/2008/Tav Dated 20th March 2008
Conservation Area
Conservation area Consent for the demolition of existing garages.
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS: NOT TO SUPPORT – Over-development of site in Conservation Area.
Mrs W Rich
Barsand House, 2 Pym Street, Tavistock, Devon PL19 0AW
P/A No. 11677/2008/Tav Dated 1st April 2008
Advertisement Consent
A Board Signs
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS: NOT TO SUPPORT – Would create a precedent.
S Langton
84 Tavy Road, Greenlands, Tavistock, Devon PL19 9HS
P/A No. 11655/2008/Tav Dated 25th March 2008
Full
Erection of side extension
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS: SUPPORT
Mr K Pethick
86 Tavy Road, Greenlands, Tavistock, Devon PL19 9HS
P/A No. 11656/2008/Tav Dated 25th March 2008
Full
Erection of garage
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS: SUPPORT
Mrs M Morris
7 Mohuns Park, Tavistock, Devon PL19 9BL
P/A No. 11668/2008/Tav Dated 25th March 2008
Full
Erection of conservatory
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS: SUPPORT
Mr M Porter
3 Chaucer Road, Tavistock, Devon PL19 9AJ
P/A No. 11671/2008/Tav Dated 31st March 2008
Full
Single Storey Extension
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS: SUPPORT
Mr G Caldwell
97 Westmoor Park, Tavistock, Devon PL19 9AB
P/A No. 11680/2008/Tav Dated 19th February 2008
Full
Erection of a detached dwelling
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS: REQUEST SITE VISIT
Fairway Furniture
125 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon PL19 9DT
P/A No. 11659/2008/Tav Dated 27th March 2008
Full
Alteration to include new entrance
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS: SUPPORT
Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd.
Brook Farm, Brook Lane, Tavistock, Devon PL19 9DP
P/A No. 11684/2008/Tav Dated 3rd April 2008
Full
Mixed use development comprising the erection of a foodstore, coffee shop and customer facilities, a petrol station, 17 business units, an office building, car parking, servicing and landscaping.
TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNIL COMMENT: NOT TO SUPPORT –
Designated as employment land – this is retail
Light pollution
Loss of trees & hedgerows (winter visibility of shop)
Flooding in car park from Tiddy Brook
Traffic issues
Plan based on an urban model when it is in a rural market town
Issues with Police access
VOTE: 6 AGAINST 1 ABSTENTION
RIDER: May wish to make further comment on this application.
Mr & Mrs Moule
Mount Tavy Cottage, Mount Tavy Road, Tavistock, Devon PL19 9JL
P/A No. 11456/2008/Tav
Full
Change of use of Glasshouse into tea room.
APPLICATION WITHDRAWN