Plans Minutes 18.12.2007
Minutes of a Meeting of the PLANS COMMITTEE of Tavistock Town Council held in the Council Chamber, Drake Road, Tavistock on TUESDAY the 18th DECEMBER, 2007 at 6.00pm
Present: Cllr. D. Best Chairman,Cllr. I Jennings,Cllr. Mrs. A. Johnson (ex off), Cllr. Mrs. J. Metcalf, Cllr. R Pike (ex off), Cllr. Mrs J. Ramsey, Cllr. D. Whitcomb Vice Chairman
In Attendance: Deputy Town Clerk
431. APOLOGIES
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. M. Harper.
432. MINUTES
Minutes of the Meetings of the Committee held on the 4 December 2007 to be confirmed after circulation.
433. MATTERS ARISING
There were no matters arising.
434. DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK
There were no such matters.
435. ON-STREET PARKING ISSUES - WITH REFERENCE TO SITES OF NEW BUILD
There was nothing further to report at this time on this issue. However, Cllr. Pike reported that the news seemed to support that there was a national problem for developers trying to sell on town centre flats.
436. W. D. LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK 'SITE ALLOCATIONS, ISSUES AND OPTIONS'
The Council had requested that the Plans Committee make a further scrutiny of the options. The relevant documents had been tabled at the last meeting and the Chairman proposed a task and finish group made up of members from each ward. It as agreed that Cllr. Jennings would 'double up' representing the south west ward as well as the south ward with Cllr. Mrs. Metcalf. Cllr Best and Cllr. Mrs. Ramsay would undertake the north ward. Members would consult with residents to ascertain their views, using the W.D. Local Development Framework 'Site Allocations, Issues and Options' document.
437. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE
a) Ref: P/A 10027/2007/Tav for erection of a side extension at 20 Chollacott Close,Tavistock - Hearing of appeal to be at West Devon Borough Council's offices at 10 a.m. on 26 February 2008 - NOTED.
b) Ref: P/A 10284/2007/Tav for erection of a two storey side extension at 83 Westmoor Park, Tavistock - The appeal to be decided by written representations, with any further representations to be made by 2 January 2008 - NOTED.
c) Ref: P/A No. 10926/2007/Tav - Application to extend the living accommodation of unit 12 and change design of guard rails to roof garden areas at land adjacent to Ordulph Arms, Pym Street, Tavistock has been withdrawn - NOTED.
438. URGENT BUSINESS BROUGHT FORWARD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRMAN
a) Reference the naming of the new development at 64 Plymouth Road. The meeting was reminded that it had objected to the developer's proposal of Drakes Meadow as they considered that both words were already prolifically in use in the town and the alternative of Perry Court had been suggested. Cllr. Best would be at the meeting in Meldon Village Hall on 22 January 2007 when this would be considered at the West Devon Environment and Community Committee meeting. He said that if any other Plans Committee member wished to attend he could offer transport.
b) Cllr. Mrs. Johnson asked that the Deputy Town Clerk check the advertising consent given to the developers for Daleswood Road. She had understood that the board could be displayed until the development was completed, which it now was.
439. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a. Decisions by the West Devon Borough Council.
At Appendix A. Noted
b. New Applications
At Appendix B.
The next meeting of the Plans Committee will be held on Tuesday 8 January 2008 at 6.00 p.m.
Rising at 6.26 p.m.
APPENDIX A
M Bassett, The Round House, Launceston Road, Tavistock
P/A No. 10950/2007/Tav - Erection of a double garage
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Listed Building Consent
21 November 2007
M Bassett, The Round House, Launceston Road, Tavistock
P/A No. 10951/2007/Tav - Erection of a double garage
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
21 November 2007
M/M Wakeham, 46 Monksmead, Tavistock
P/A No. 10973/2007/Tav - Erection of a conservatory
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
3 December 2007
Tavistock Community College, Crowndale Road, Tavistock
P/A No. 10980/2007/Tav - Construction of Artificial Sports Pitch with floodlighting, fencing and access path.
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
6 December 2007
M/M Helcoop, Helcoops Haven, Old Launceston Road, Tavistock
P/A No. 10993/2007/Tav - Two storey rear extension
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - REQUEST SITE VISIT - To assess impact on neighbours
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Refusal of Planning Permission
6 December 2007
W Tynan, 17 Shelley Avenue, Tavistock
P/A No.11009/2007/Tav - Two storey rear extension
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
6 December 2007
M Bassett, The Poplars, Westbridge I.E. ,Tavistock
P/A No.11026/2007/Tav - Erection of two dwellings
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NOT TO SUPPORT - Residential use of industrial land
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Refusal of Planning Permission
4 December 2007
S Dymond, Rosebank, Battery Lane, Tavistock
P/A No. 11051/2007/Tav - New access and garage
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
30 November 2007
M/M Isaac, 52 St Davids, Tavistock
P/A No. 1066/2007/Tav - Erection of a conservatory
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
30 November 2007
A Jones, Tindle Enterprise Centre, 11 Ford Street, Tavistock
P/A No. 11074/2007/Tav - Installation of replacement windows
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
4 December 2007
M/M Sloman, 78 Priory Close, Tavistock
P/A No.11086/2007/Tav - Replacement dormer window to north elevation
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
30 November 2007
J Fisher-Smith, Kingsley House, 61 West Street, Tavistock
P/A No.11087/2007/Tav - Replacement windows
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Listed Building Consent
3 December 2007
M Greening, Plot 5, Gajon Hous, Down Park Drive, Tavistock
P/A No.9969/2007/Tav - Amended plans for erection of a dwelling
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Refusal of Planning Permission
11 December 2007
Bishop Acklam Inv., Beechwood, 64 Plymouth Road, Tavistock
P/A No.10435/2007/Tav - Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 9 flats and associated parking
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - OBJECTION - OVERDEVELOPMENT OF SITE - DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON NEIGHBOURING LISTED BUILDING.
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
10 December 2007
G Caldwell, 97 Westmoor Park, Tavistock
P/A No.11040/2007/Tav - Erection of two dwellings
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NOT TO SUPPORT - OVER DEVELOPMENT OF SITE. CONSIDERATION COULD BE GIVEN TO ONE
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Refusal of Planning Permission
12 December 2007
D Brittan, Land adjacent to 89 Plymouth Road, Tavistock
P/A No.11049/2007/Tav - Erection of a dwelling
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NOT TO SUPPORT - OVER DEVELOPMENT OF SITE AND CONCERN OVER TRAFFIC IMPLICATIONS
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
11 December 2007
B Gurney, Coach House, 3 Watts Road, Tavistock
P/A No. 11063/2007/Tav - Change of use to dwelling
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Refusal of Planning Permission
11 December 2007
P Tugwell, 5 Deer Park Lane, Tavistock
P/A No.11069/2007/Tav - Replacement conservatory and garden roof extension
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NOT TO SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
7 December 2007
Scrivens Optical & Hearing Care, 1 North Street, Tavistock
P/A No.11099/2007/Tav - Change of use from A2 (professional and financial services) to A1 shop
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
12 December 2007
APPENDIX B
E Miller, 20 Westbridge Cottages, Plymouth Road, Tavistock
P/A No.11210/2007/Tav Dated 29 November 2007 - Listed Building
Removal of existing shed and erection of a replacement shed
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
Leadbitter, 5-7 Barley Market Street, Tavistock
P/A No.11212/2007/Tav Dated 26 November 2007 - Full
Erection of twelve apartments
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NOT TO SUPPORT - Over development of site. Out of keeping with adjoining properties. Suggest 6 mews cottages with 6 parking areas underneath. High increase of volume of traffic onto Barley Market Street.
Warm Welcome Hotels, The Bedford, 1 Plymouth Road, Tavistock
P/A No. 11213/2007/Tav Dated 30 November 2007 - Listed Building
Internal alterations
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
W Turner, 3 Cole Moore Meadow, Tavistock
P/A No.11218/2007/Tav Dated 29 November 2007 - Tree Application
Crown reduction by 50% of two ash trees located at 2&3 Cole Moore Meadow
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT, with input from Landscape Officer
M/M Willmott, 2 Roland Bailey Gardens, Tavistock
P/A No.11220/2007/Tav Dated 4 December 2007 - Full
Erection of double garage and erection of 1.8m fence
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
M/M Gaden, 5 Kingfisher Close, Whitchurch, Tavistock
P/A No. 11234/2007/Tav Dated 4 December 2007 - Full
Erection of a rear conservatory
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
B Collinge, 41 Oak Road, Tavistock
P/A No 11235/2007/Tav Dated 6 December 2007 - Full
Erection of two storey side extension
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
M/M Chambers, Land adjacent to Round House, Launceston Road, Tavistock P/A No 11239/2007/Tav Dated 4 December 2007 - Full
Erection of a dwelling
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - REQUEST A SITE MEETING
M/M Rogers, The Old Station, Quant Park, Tavistock
P/A No. 11245/2007/Tav Dated 10 December 2007 - Listed Building
Minor alterations to previously approved scheme
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
Sunnybanks Homes, 53 Whitchurch Rd, Tavistock
P/A No. 11246/2007/Tav Dated 5 December 2007 - Full
Erection of single storey gatehouse/annex
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT