Plans Minutes 28.08.2007

Minutes of a Meeting of the PLANS COMMITTEE of Tavistock Town Council held in the Council Chamber, Drake Road, Tavistock on TUESDAY the 28th AUGUST, 2007 at 6.00pm

Present: Cllr. M. Harper, Cllr. I Jennings, Cllr. Mrs. A. Johnson (ex off),
Cllr. Mrs. J Metcalf, Cllr. R. Pike (ex off), Cllr. D. Whitcomb
4 members of the public

In Attendance: Deputy Town Clerk

In the absence of the Chairman, the Mayor, Cllr. Mrs. Johnson, took the Chair. The Mayor welcomed the members of the public and invited them to put any questions they had to the committee. There were no such questions put.

169. APOLOGIES
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. D. Best and Cllr. Mrs J. Ramsey.

170. MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meetings of the Committee held on the 31 July 2007 and 14 August 2007 to be signed after circulation.

171. MATTERS ARISING
WDBC Core Strategy (The Preferred Option). Final comments to be agreed at an extra meeting to be held at 5.45 p.m. on Wednesday 5 September, for forwarding to W.D.B.C. on Thursday 6 September 2007.

172. DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK P/A No. 0626/07 - for access track and extension to stables at land adjacent to Harford Bridge, Tavistock - deferred from the last meeting. To be decided under chairman's delegated powers.

173. ON-STREET PARKING ISSUES - WITH REFERENCE TO SITES OF NEW BUILD
No further comments at this time.

174. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE
a) Ref: P/A No.10591/2007/Tav - 12 Sunshine Terrace, Tavistock. Notice of a site meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday 30 August 2007. Cllr. Ramsay to be asked is she is available, otherwise apologies to be sent to W.D.B.C.

175. URGENT BUSINESS BROUGHT FORWARD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRMAN
Ref: P/A 10439/2007/Tav - Old Folks Rest Room, Brook Street, Tavistock. This was erroneously referred to as P/A no. 10449/2007/Tav in Appendix B of the minutes of the Plans Committee meeting on 3 July 2007. - Noted.

176.   PLANNING APPLICATIONS
          a. Attached at Appendix A. Noted
          b. New Applications - Attached at Appendix B.
i) Ref: P/A 10761/2007/TAV - Cllr Jennings declared a personal interest and left the chamber whilst the planning application was considered.
ii) Ref: P/A 10801/2007/TAV - Cllr Mrs. Metcalf declared a personal interest and left the chamber whilst the planning application was considered.
iii) Ref: P/A 10738/2007/TAV - Application for a Sainsburys Supermarket on land adjacent to Brook Farm, Plymouth Road, Tavistock - 3 letters of objection and 1 letter of support had been circulated and considered by the committee. iv) Ref: P/A 10742/2007/Tav - Refurbishment of public toilets at Guildhall Square, Tavistock - 1 letter of objection had been circulated and considered by the committee.
v) Ref: P/A 10761/2007/TAV - Application for retention of access track at Higher Wilminstone Farm, Tavistock - 1 letter of objection had been circulated and considered by the committee.
vi) Ref: P/A 10762/2007/TAV - Application for change of use to separate dwelling at the Coach House, 3 Watts Road, Tavistock - a letter from the applicants had been circulated and considered by the committee.

The next meeting of the Plans Committee will be held on Tuesday 11 September 2007 at 6.00 p.m.
Rising at 7.10 p.m.

APPENDIX A

Molly Owen Centre, Pixon Lane, Tavistock
P/A D.C.C.
Erection of entrance porch & alterations to fencing, extension of existing vehicular access/drop off point
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission 7 August 2007

M Tucker, The Beeches, Callington Road, Tavistock
P/A No. 10433/2007/Tav - Erection of a dwelling
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Outline Planning Permission 6 August 2007

M/M Derrick, 1 Saxon Road, Tavistock
P/A No. 10443/2007/Tav - Erection of a dwelling
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
10 August 2007

N Eadie, 63 Westbridge Cottages, Tavistock
P/A No.10470/2007/Tav - Alterations in connection with erection of extension and additional outbuilding
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - REQUEST CONSERVATION OFFICER'S INPUT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Listed Building Consent 9 August 2007

S Robertson, 8 Pepper Street, Tavistock
P/A No.10474/2007/Tav - Retention of decking
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
9 August 2007

D Harvey, 36 Fitzford Cottages, Tavistock
P/A No 10479/2007/Tav - Retrospective application for internal alterations, including a replacement staircase
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - REQUEST CONSERVATION OFFICER'S INPUT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Listed Building Consent 8 August 2007

Cavanna Homes, Site at former Kaminski Garden Centre, Parkwood Road, Tavistock
P/A No. 10528/2007/Tav - Demolition of part of building and erection of two dwellings
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION IN PRINCIPLE, BUT RE-BUILD TO B E AS SIMILAR AS POSSIBLE TO ORIGINAL BUILDING, WITH INPUT FROM CONSERVATION OFFICER
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
7 August 2007

D Marston, The Old Bakery, Barley Market St, Tavistock
P/A No.10279/2006/Tav - Installation of replacement windows
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
16 August 2007

Station House Properties, West End House, 32 West Street, Tavistock
P/A No 10294/2007/Tav - Change of use to 8 flats and creation of car park area
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION
W.D.B.C. DECISION -Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
15 August 2007

P Tugwell, 5 Deer Park Lane, Tavistock
P/A No 10486/2007/Tav - Erection of a two storey side extension
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - OBJECTION - Extension not in keeping with property
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
14 August 2007

Gibson & Shaw, Land at Jurston, Down Road, Tavistock
P/A No 10540/2007/Tav - Revised scheme for erection of new dwelling
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - Concern over access onto Down Road - suggest access be onto Deer Leap
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Agreed - Notice of Decision on Detailed Plans
14 August 2007

M/M Hamilton, 4 Mitre Close, Tavistock
P/A No 10596/2007/Tav - Erection of a conservatory
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
15 August 2007

APPENDIX B

Sainsburys Supermarkets,
Land adjacent to Brook Farm, Plymouth Road,Tavistock
P/A No.10738/2007/Tav Dated 8 August 2007 Full Application
Mixed use development comprising A1 food store including a coffee shop, petrol station, 16 business units, car parking servicing landscape provision and recycling facilities
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS -
Employment
* Loss of employment opportunities the site could support.
* Concern that employment offered would be low paid and low quality.
* As land designated to support employment, high end employment opportunities should be sought.
Trading
* Not commercial logic for 2 supermarkets on the same side of town.
* Will cause the closure of the Pannier Market.
* Residents should be given a choice of shopping opportunities.
Traffic
* Health & Safety issue with three petrol stations in close proximity on a main road.
*Over saturation of A386 and potential traffic congestion.
* Three roundabouts in a very short space.
Environment
* Loss of trees and screening and 'green' approach to town.
* Flood threat at Tiddy Brook and flood plain.

G Spencer, The Old Corn Market, West Street, Tavistock
P/A No.10739/2007/Tav Dated 26 July 2007 Advertisement Consent
New non-illuminated fascia sign and hanging sign
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - INPUT OF CONSERVATION OFFICER FOR SOBER EXTERNAL FINISHW.D.B.C.

Public Conveniences, Guildhall Square, Tavistock
P/A No. 10742/2007/Tav Dated 9 August 2007 Full Application
Refurbishment of public toilets
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION - WITH INPUT FROM CONSERVATION OFFICER

Wilminstone Quarry, Wilminstone, Tavistock
P/A 10745/2007/Tav - D.C.C. Dated 6 August 2007 Full Application
Infill of flooded quarry with inert material to raise existing quarry floor from 83.5m AOD to 90.9m AOD with restoration to fishing/boating lake in conjunction with leisure use approved under P/A No. 0965/2000/Tav
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION

Travis Perkins, Units 3 - 7, Plymouth Road I.E., Tavistock
P/A No. 10751/2007/Tav Dated 1 August 2007 Full Application
Erection of fence and lean to extension
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION

P Palmer , 56 Oak Road, Bishopsmead, Tavistock
P/A No. 10759/2007/Tav Dated 21 May 2007 Full Application
Erection of an extension
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION

M Bassett, Hg. Wilminstone Farm, Wilminstone, Tavistock
P/A No. 10761/2007/Tav Dated 12 July 2007 Full Application
Retention of access track
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION - WITH NO FURTHER UPGRADING OF THIS SITE

Gurney & Heaps, Coach House, 3 Watts Road, Tavistock
P/A No.10762/2007/Tav Dated 8 August 2007 Full Application
Change of use to separate dwelling
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION

S Robertson, 8 Pepper Street, Tavistock
P/A No.10765/2007/Tav Dated 13 August 2007 Removal of Condition
Removal of condition 2 of P/A No. 8803/2006/Tav which restricts opening hours of business
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION

S Robertson, 4 - 6 Pepper Street, Tavistock
P/A No. 10766/2007/Tav Dated 13 August 2007 Full Application
Change of use from A1 (shop) to A3 (Cafe)
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION

M/M Whitford, 2 Deer Leap, Tavistock
P/A No. 10779/2007/Tav Dated 15 August 2007 Full Application
Erection of first floor extension
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION

Maple Lodge, Down Road, Tavistock
P/A No. 10785/2007/Tav Dated 20 August 2007 Full Application
Raising garden levels
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - REFER TO LANDSCAPE OFFICER AND BOROUGH ENGINEER

Peters & Pearce Ltd, 7 Bannawell Street, Tavistock
P/A No. 10786/2007/Tav Dated 20 August 2007 Full Application
Erection of an extension
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION

T'tees of the Marshall & Brown Homes, R/O 7 Churchill Road, Whitchurch, Tavistock
P/A No.10794/2007/Tav Dated 15 August 2007 Full Application
Erection of 4 dwellings
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - SUPPORT 2 PRIVATE DWELLINGS, WITH REMAINDER OF LAND USED FOR ERECTION OF ALMSHOUSES

J Alden, 11 Roland Bailey Gdns, Tavistock
P/A No. 10795/2007/Tav Dated 17 August 2007 Full Application
Erection of replacement conservatory
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION

M/M Glynn, The Sheiling, Chollacott Lane, Tavistock
P/A No.10801/2007/Tav Dated 16 August 2007 Full Application
Erection of a 2 storey extension
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION

Sunnybanks Homes, Endmoor, 53 Whitchurch Road, Tavistock
P/A No.10804/2007/Tav Dated 15 August 2007 Full Application
Alterations and extensions to existing bungalow
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENTS - NO OBJECTION