Plans Minutes 30 September 2008

Minutes of a Meeting of the PLANS COMMITTEE of Tavistock Town Council held in the Council Chamber, Drake Road, Tavistock on TUESDAY the 30th SEPTEMBER, 2008 at 6.00pm

Present: Cllr. D. Best  Chairman, Cllr. I. Jennings, Cllr. J. Sellis, 
Cllr. D. Whitcomb Vice Chairman

 In Attendance:  Deputy Town Clerk 

276. APOLOGIES 
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. M. Harper, Cllr. R. Pike and Cllr. Mrs. J. Ramsey.

277. MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meetings of the Committee held on the 16 September to be signed after circulation. 

278. MATTERS ARISING
Ref. Minute 257 – Reference Cllr. Harper’s report of builders’ vehicles obstructing the entrance to Heritage Heights at Manor Grove, we have been advised by D.C.C. Highways that with the works to the nearby play park nearing completion, the problem should be solved. 

279. DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK
There were no such matters.

280.   ON-STREET PARKING ISSUES - WITH REFERENCE TO SITES OF NEW BUILD
Cllr. Whitcomb referred to the new development of flats in Plymouth Road and that builders’ vehicles, including lorries, were being directed by the site operators to park at Fitzford Cottages. He had received complaints from residents about the obstruction and difficulties that this caused. It was agreed that a letter be sent to W.D.B.C. concerning this.

281.   GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE
a) West Devon Local Development Framework Core Strategy – Preferred Development Options for Okehampton and Tavistock (2006-2026). A copy had been sent to all councillors with the Plans Agenda and it was agreed that due to the importance of this issue, this should be deferred to the meeting of Council on Monday 6 October.
b) Cllr. Best reported that he had attended the following site meetings on Thursday 25 September 2008
i) P/A No 11917/2008/Tav - 41 Bannawell Atreet, Tavistock
ii) P/A No. 12135/2008/Tav – 97, Westmoor Park, Tavistock
c) Ref: P/A No. 11684/2008/Tav for Sainsbury’s Supermarket at Brook Farm, Brook Lane, Tavistock – extra information regarding the application had been received. It was agreed to lodge the papers in the Chamber to be available for anyone to read.
d) The following applications had been withdrawn and were noted.                        
i) P/A No. 12102/2008/Tav – Erection of 2 dormer windows at 32, Glanville Road,Tavistock.                                                                                                ii) P/A No. 12104/2008/Tav – Extension of garage to provide workshop and utility at 19, Newtake Road, Whitchurch, Tavistock.
e) A consultation document by D.C.C. on ‘Refreshing the Vision and Objectives’ for the Minerals Core Strategy had been received. It was agreed to request Cllr. Pike to review this.
f) A document from the Dartmoor National Park Authority ref: ‘Validation of planning and related applications – proposed checklist and explanatory document’ had been received. The Deputy Town Clerk had read the papers and reported that she considered the guidance and information they contained to be exemplary. It was agreed that a reply be sent to convey this.

282.  URGENT BUSINESS BROUGHT FORWARD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRMAN 
  There was no such business.             

283.    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 14 October 2008 at 6.00 p.m.

Rising at 6.25 p.m.

 APPENDIX A

Costa Coffee, 43 Brook Street, Tavistock
P/A No.11972/2008/Tav - Change of use to mixed A1/A3 coffee shop 
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - SUPPORT 
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission 
9 September 2008

C Rogers, Tavistock Railway Station, Quant Park, Tavistock
P/A No.11983/2008/Tav - Erection of extension and garage
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - SUPPORT – IF CONDITION IMPOSED TO ENSURE EXTENSION IS USED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE MAIN STATION HOUSE
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission 
16 September 2008

C Rogers, Tavistock Railway Station, Quant Park, Tavistock
P/A No.11988/2008/Tav - Demolition of existing extension and erection of new extension
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT  - SUPPORT – IF CONDITION IMPOSED TO ENSURE EXTENSION IS USED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE MAIN STATION HOUSE
 W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Listed Building Consent 
16 September 2008

Redstone Living, Land adjacent to Aberlemno, Down Road, Tavistock
P/A No. 11991/2008/Tav - Erection of a house and garage 
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - SUPPORT   
 W.D.B.C. DECISION - Refusal of Planning Permission 
16 September 2008

G Moule, Mount Tavy Cottage, Mount Tavy Road, Tavistock
P/A No.12011/2008/Tav - Proposed Tearooms ( change of use of glasshouse)
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT  - SUPPORT 
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission
16 September 2008

M Channon, 17 Green Lane, Tavistock
P/A No.12098/2008/Tav - Erection of a dwelling
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION  - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission 
18 September 2008

S Renshaw, 1 Duke Street, Tavistock
P/A No.12183/2008/Tav - Erection of a fascia sign (non-illuminated) 
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - SUPPORT
W.D.B.C. DECISION  - Consent to display advertisements 
19 September 2008

S Renshaw, 1 Duke Street, Tavistock
P/A No.12184/2008/Tav - Listed building application for erection of fascia sign 
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - SUPPORT 
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Listed Building Consent 
19 September 2008

S Hall, 33, Bannawell Street, Tavistock
P/A No. 12186/2008/Tav  - Erection of a two storey side extension 
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - SUPPORT 
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission 
19 September 2008

APPENDIX B

Costa Coffee, 43-44 Brook Street, Tavistock 
P/A No.12247/2008/Tav    Dated 8 September 2008    Full 
Installation of decking (retrospective) 
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - SUPPORT

Exors. of G.Kime, Lynrose, Boughthayes, Tavistock 
P/A No.12251/2008/Tav    Dated 8 September 2008    CLEUD 
Use of buildings for and land for residential purposes 
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - SUPPORT

M/M Donnelly, 11 Oak Road, Tavistock 
P/A No.12252/2008/Tav    Dated 15 September 2008   Tree Application 
Crown reduction of Norway Maple
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT  - SUPPORT – With input of Landscape Officer

S Renshaw, 16 Chollacott Close, Tavistock 
P/A No. 12255/2008/Tav    Dated 16 September 2008    Full 
Single storey extension
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - SUPPORT

P Biggin, Browns Hotel, 79-80 West Street, Tavistock 
P/A No.12268/2008/Tav    Dated 15 September 2008    Full 
New managers accommodation, extension to restaurant, improvements to kitchen and a new gym 
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - SUPPORT

P Biggin, Browns Hotel, 79-80 West Street, Tavistock 
P/A No.12269/2008/Tav    Dated 15 September 2008    Listed Building  Alterations to listed building to provide additional accommodation for manager and restaurant extension, improvements to kitchen and a new gym
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - SUPPORT – With input from Conservation Officer

S Hardesty, Lyndhurst, Chapel Street, Tavistock 
P/A No. 12276/2008/Tav    Dated 23 September 2008    Conservation Area  Demolition of wall to create parking space 
TOWN COUNCIL'S COMMENT - Defer to Conservation Area Assessment

       

 

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