Plans Minutes 22.01.08
Minutes of a Meeting of the PLANS COMMITTEE of Tavistock Town Council held in the Council Chamber, Drake Road, Tavistock on TUESDAY the 22nd JANUARY, 2008 at 6.00pm
Present: Cllr. D. Best Chairman, Cllr. M. Harper, Cllr. I Jennings, Cllr. Mrs. A. Johnson (ex off), Cllr. Mrs. J. Metcalf, Cllr. R Pike (ex off),
Cllr. Mrs .Ramsey, Cllr. D. Whitcomb Vice Chairman
In Attendance: Deputy Town Clerk
483. APOLOGIES
There were no apologies for absence.
484. MINUTES
Minutes of the Meetings of the Committee held on the 8 January 2008 to be signed after circulation.
485. MATTERS ARISING
There were no matters arising.
486. DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK
There were no such matters.
487. ON-STREET PARKING ISSUES - WITH REFERENCE TO SITES OF NEW BUILD
There was nothing further to report at this time.
488. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE
a) Ref: P/A No. 11260/2007/Tav for 29 dwellings at Parcel A, Manor Estate, Old Launceston Road, Tavistock - Letter of objection was NOTED.
b) Ref: Devon County Minerals Core Strategy - A letter of acknowledgement for responses to this document, made by Cllr. Pike on behalf of this Committee, had been received. The Chairman thanked Cllr. Pike for his work on this document.
489. URGENT BUSINESS BROUGHT FORWARD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRMAN
a) Ref: West Devon Local Development Framework -'Site Allocations, Issues and Options'.
The Chairman reminded the Committee that the task and finish group consisted of Cllr. Jennings for the south west ward as well as assisting Cllr. Mrs. Metcalf in the south ward. Cllr Best and Cllr. Mrs. Ramsay would undertake the north ward. We were now advised that West Devon's further consultation dates for the public in Tavistock are 14 February in the Town Hall and 1 March in the Church Hall. Cllr. Mrs. Ramsay questioned her inclusion in this task and finish group,saying that she had no recall of this and that she wished her name to be withdrawn. The Deputy Town Clerk reminded members of the background to this and that all committee members had received the necessary papers in December, when this had been agreed, with Cllr. Mrs. Ramsay being present. The Deputy Town Clerk would circulate committee members with copies of the relevant minutes. After further discussion it was agreed that Cllrs. Harper and Whitcomb, with any other Councillors able to attend, would meet in early February to discuss the document further.
b) Jane Hart, Head of Planning at W.D.B.C., was available to attend a Plans Meeting on either Tuesday 19 February or Tuesday 19 March. Members agreed to the February date and would have their questions ready to bring to that meeting.
c) Reference the naming of the new development at 64 Plymouth Road. The developer's proposal of Drakes Meadow had been agreed at the West Devon Environment and Community Committee meeting irrespective of the Plans Committee's comment that both words were already prolifically in use in the town and the alternative of Perry Court suggested.
490. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a. Decisions by the West Devon Borough Council.
Attached at Appendix A. Noted
b. New Applications
Attached at Appendix B.
i) Ref: P/A 11328/2007/TAV - Cllr. Mrs. Johnson declared a personal interest and left the chamber whilst the planning application was considered.
ii) Ref: P/A 11366/2007/TAV - Cllr. Mrs. Johnson declared a personal interest and left the chamber whilst the planning application was considered.
iii) Cllr. Whitcomb left the meeting during consideration of P/A No.11356/2008/Tav
The next meeting of the Plans Committee will be held on Tuesday 5 February 2008 at 6.00 p.m.
Rising at 7.00 p.m.
APPENDIX A
Mr F Elliott, Lower Down, 18 Heather Close, Tavistock
P/A No. 11078/2007/Tav - Removal of sycamore tree.
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT - With input from Landscape Officer
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Tree Preservation Order Application
10th January 2008
Tavistock Town Council, Town Hall, Bedford Square, Tavistock
P/A No.11127/2007/Tav - Installation of slate protection bars along guttering.
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Listed Building Consent
9th January 2008
Mr & Mrs S Squire, 12 The Dell, Tavistock
P/A No.11137/2007/Tav - Two storey extension to dwelling house.
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
9th January 2008
Buller Homes, (Magnolia) LLP ,Magnolia, Down Road, Tavistock
P/A No.11144/2007/Tav - Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 5 apartments.
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NOT TO SUPPORT - OVER DEVELOPMENT OF SITE IN CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL PLAN REVIEW POLICIES T9 & H28(ii)
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Refusal of Planning Permission
9th January 2008
Warm Welcome Hotels, The Bedford, 1 Plymouth Road, Tavistock
P/A No.11213/2007/Tav - Internal alterations.
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Listed Building Consent
7th January 2008
Sunnybanks Homes, 53 Whitchurch Rd, Tavistock
P/A No 11246/2007/Tav - Erection of single storey gatehouse/annex
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
15 January 2008
APPENDIX B
G Payne, Broadview Barn, Kilworthy Road, Tavistock
P/A No.11318/2008/Tav Dated 4 January 2008 Full
Double garage with studio over.
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - SUPPORT
H M Leach, 42 Plymouth Road, Tavistock
P/A No.11320/2008/Tav Dated 19 December 2008 Full
Convert basement into self-contained flat.
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - SUPPORT
D Sweeney, 34 Monksmead, Tavistock
P/A No. 11328/2007/Tav Dated 12 December 2007 Full
Creation of parking space.
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - NOT TO SUPPORT - WILL DISRUPT ACCESS TO TRAFFIC
C Lee, 115 Whitchurch Road, Tavistock
P/A No.11342/2007/Tav Dated 9 January 2008 Full
Erection of room over existing garage.
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - SUPPORT - IF OCCUPATION/USE IS LINKED TO MAIN DWELLING
Stannary Surgery, Abbey Rise, Tavistock
P/A No 11345/2008/Tav Dated 9 January 2008 Full
Alterations and extension to existing surgery to provide extra facilities including 2 flats
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - NOT TO SUPPORT
M/M Child, Highbeech, Church Hill, Whitchurch, Tavistock
P/A No 11346/2008/Tav Dated 20 December 2007 Full
Erection of a conservatory
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - SUPPORT
S Adair, Land opposite 7 Priory Gardens, Whitchurch, Tavistock
P/A No 11351/2008/Tav Dated 2 October 2007 Outline
Erection of two 2 storey dwellings
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - NOT TO SUPPORT - LACK OF AMENITIES AND CONCERN OVER FLOODING/SURFACE WATER AND DRAINAGE FROM NATURAL SPRING
S Adair, Land opposite 7 Priory Gardens, Whitchurch, Tavistock
P/A No. 11352/2008/Tav Dated 2 October 2007 Outline
Erection of two 2 storey dwellings
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - NOT TO SUPPORT - LACK OF AMENITIES AND CONCERN OVER FLOODING/SURFACE WATER AND DRAINAGE FROM NATURAL SPRING
H Leach, 42 Plymouth Road, Tavistock
P/A No 11354/2008/Tav Dated 19 December 2007 Listed Building
Internal alterations in conjunction with the creation of a self contained flat
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - SUPPORT
M/M Harding, 35 Deer Park Cres., Tavistock
P/A No 11356/2008/Tav Dated 14 January 2008 Full
1 and 2 storey extension
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - SUPPORT
C Clewer, 30 Whitham Park, Tavistock
P/A No 11358/2008/Tav Dated 11 January 2008 Full
Garage and 2 storey extension
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - SUPPORT
Tavistock Hockey Club, Grenville Drive, Tavistock
P/A No. 11366/2008/Tav Dated 16 January 2008 Full
Erection of 33 dwellings
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - NOT TO SUPPORT - OVER DEVELOPMENT OF SITE, LACK OF AMENITIES AND CONCERN OVER TRAFFIC CONJESTION