Plans Minutes 8.10.2007

Minutes of a Meeting of the PLANS COMMITTEE of Tavistock Town Council held in the Council Chamber, Drake Road, Tavistock on MONDAY the 8th OCTOBER, 2007 at 6.00pm

Present:

Cllr. D. Best - Chairman,Cllr. M. Harper,Cllr. I Jennings,Cllr. Mrs. J Metcalf, Cllr. R. Pike (ex off),Cllr. Mrs J. Ramsey,Cllr. D. Whitcomb

In Attendance: Deputy Town Clerk

283. APOLOGIES
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. Mrs. A. Johnson.

284. MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meetings of the Committee held on 11 September 2007 and 25 September 2007 were signed as a true record.

285. MATTERS ARISING
There were no matters arising.

286. DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK
a) Ref: P/A No.0784/07 - Proposed conservatory to rear of house at The Farmhouse, Tavistock Trout Farm, Tavistock. - NO OBJECTION
b) Ref: P/A No. 788/07 - Proposed single storey extension to house new freezer and storage area and demolition of an existing store at Home Farm Foods, Pitts Cleave, Tavistock.
A letter of clarification on behalf of the applicant was considered and noted - NO OBJECTION

287. ON-STREET PARKING ISSUES - WITH REFERENCE TO SITES OF NEW BUILD
There was nothing further at this time.

288. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE
a) Consultation from W.D.B.C. ref. Naming of the development of 9 apartments on the site of 64, Plymouth Road, Tavistock.Proposed Name - Drakes Meadow. Cllr. Pike thought that there were too many 'Drakes' and 'Meadow' already in use as addresses in Tavistock and any more would cause confusion for the postal service. After discussion it was agreed to propose the naming of this development be Perry Court.
b) Ref. P/A No 10676/2007/Tav - Change of use to A4 (public house) at 8 West Street, Tavistock - Application has been withdrawn. NOTED.
c) Ref. P/A No 9880/2007/Tav - Erection of mixed use development comprising 4 retail units and 14 flats with associated parking at142-148 Plymouth Road, Tavistock - Application has been withdrawn. NOTED.

289. URGENT BUSINESS BROUGHT FORWARD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRMAN
The Chairman reminded members of the 'Introduction to Planning' training on 15 November, from 10-4p.m. at Cardinal Newman House, Exeter.

290. PLANNING APPLICATIONS

a. Decisions by the West Devon Borough Council, Attached at Appendix A. Noted
b. New Applications
Attached at Appendix B.
i) Councillor Mrs J Metcalf and Councillor R Pike left the meeting during the consideration of P/A 10926/2007/TAV
ii) Ref. P/A Nos. 10906/2007/TAV & 10907/2007/TAV – A copy letter of clarification on behalf of the applicant was considered and noted.
iii) Ref. P/A No. 10916/2007/Tav - Letters of objection were tabled and considered.
iv) Ref. P/A No. 10943/2007/Tav - Cllr. Jennings declared a personal interest.

The next meeting of the Plans Committee will be held on Tuesday 23 October 2007 at 6.00 p.m.

Rising at 7.05 p.m.

APPENDIX A

M/M Thomas Kestrel Farm Kennels Wilminstone Tavistock
P/A No.10534/2007/Tav - Change of use of land for siting of caravan for a period of 15 years
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION - IN PRINCIPLE, BUT REQUEST THAT PERMISSION TO BE FOR A 5 YEAR PERIOD
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
20 September 2007

M Ross 12 Sunshine Terrace Tavistock
P/A No. 10591/2007/Tav - Extension to dwelling
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
18 September 2007

M Bassett Holiday Unit Hg. Wilminstone Farm Wilminstone Tavistock
P/A No. 10595/2007/Tav - Erection of a garage (alterations to previously approved)
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - REQUEST A SITE MEETING
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
19 September 2007

M/M Greaves Highlights Down Road Tavistock
P/A No. 10659/2007/Tav - Alterations to existing garage to form first floor games room
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - FOR PRIVATE USE ONLY - NOT BUSINESS USE
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
19 September 2007

N Garvey Land adjacent to Pixie Pool Kilworthy Road Tavistock
P/A No. 10677/2007/Tav - Erection of stables
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
21 September 2007

S Scott Land adjacent to 18 Grenville Drive Tavistock
P/A No.10683/2007/Tav - Erection of a dwelling
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - OBJECTION - OVER DEVELOPMENT OF SITE
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
24 September 2007

T Cundy Dawn Lodge Down Road Tavistock
P/A No. 10734/2007/Tav - Use of garage as living room for a temporary period
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - OBJECTION - GARAGE/GAMES ROOM SHOULD BE RETURNED TO ITS ORIGINAL STATE AS P/A 7517/2005/TAV WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
18 September 2007

M Bassett Hg.Wilminstone Farm Wilminstone Tavistock
P/A No. 10761/2007/Tav - Retention of access track
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION - WITH NO FURTHER UPGRADING OF THIS SITE
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
18 September 2007

J Hay 7 King Street Tavistock
P/A No. 10672/2007/Tav - Installation of signage
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Consent to Display Advertisements 24 September 2007

Kelly College Parkwood Road Tavistock
P/A No 10714/2007/Tav - Siting of air conditioning unit
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Listed Building Consent 28 September 2007

J Hunt 6 Hessary View Tavistock
P/A No 10728/2007/Tav - Erection of a rear extension
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
28 eptember 2007

Travis Perkins Units 3-7 Plymouth Road I.E. Tavistock
P/A No 10751/2007/Tav - Erection of a fence and lean-to extension
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
4 October 2007

Gurney & Heaps Coach House 3 Watts Road Tavistock
P/A No 10762/2007/Tav - Change of use to separate dwelling
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Refusal of Planning Permission 2 October 2007

J Alden 11 Roland Bailey Gdns Tavistock
P/A No 10795/2007/Tav - Erection of replacement conservatory
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
25 September 2007