Minutes of a Meeting of the PLANS COMMITTEE of Tavistock Town Council held in the Council Chamber, Drake Road, Tavistock on TUESDAY the 31st JULY, 2007 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 J. Ramsey Cllr. D. Whitcomb 

In Attendance:  Deputy Town Clerk  

 143. APOLOGIES 
There were no apologies for absence.

144. MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meetings of the Committee held on the 3 July 2007 and 17 July 2007 to be signed after circulation.

145. MATTERS ARISING
There were no such matters.

146. DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK
Ref: D.N.P.A. Local Development Framework: Core Strategy Development Plan Document - Submission Version - A letter had been received in acknowledgement of the Committee's reply and with thanks for its encouraging comments

147. ON-STREET PARKING ISSUES - WITH REFERENCE TO SITES OF NEW BUILD
a) The Chairman reported that the responsibility for such matters lay with     D.C.C.Highways. It was agreed that in future they should be advised in advance of any possible problems.
b) The Chairman to refer to W.D.B.C. the incidence of vehicles for sale spilling over onto the pavement at the car lot opposite Drake's Stores.

148.   GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE
a) Ref: P/a No.10359/2007/Tav, The Little Field, 26 Green Lane, Tavistock - The application for erection of twelve dwellings has been withdrawn - Noted.
b) Ref: P/a No.10387/2007/Tav, 22 Mitre Close, Tavistock - The retrospective application for erection of a rear conservatory has been withdrawn -Noted.
c) Notice of West Devon Local Development Framework - Community Consultation programme - Noted.
d) A letter has been received from a member of the public, with regard to the building of a supermarket in Tavistock. The letter was considered and it was agreed to acknowledge the letter and forward it to W.D.B.C. as the planning authority.
e) Ref: P/a No.10347/2007/Tav, 91 Sycamore Avenue, Bishopsmead, Tavistock - After refusal of planning permission this application has been taken to appeal - Noted.
f) Ref: P/a No.10469/2007/Tav, land adjacent to Mornish, Down Road, Tavistock - Notice of a site meeting to be held on site at 12 noon on Thursday 2 August 2007. Councillors Best and Pike would advise the Deputy Town Clerk of their availability.
g) West Devon Local Development Framework Community Consultation - Core Strategy Revised Preferred Option and Site Allocations DPD Issues and Options - for consideration and comments by Tuesday 5 September 2007. It was agreed that the documents would be circulated between members and this would be put on the agenda for the meeting on 28 August 2007.
h) A letter from W.D.B.C. ref. the naming of the McCarthy and Stone development at Abbey Rise, Whitchurch Road, Tavistock was considered. The name of St. John's Court, as suggested by the developer, was agreed.

149.  URGENT BUSINESS BROUGHT FORWARD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRMAN
a) The Chairman reminded members of the D.A.P.C. training day for planning, to be held in Exeter on 15 November,2007.

150.    PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a. Decisions by the West Devon Borough Council.
At Appendix A below - Noted 
b. New Applications
Attached at Appendix B below.
a) Ref: P/A No. 10585/2007/Tav - Cllrs. Best, Johnson & Pike declared a prejudicial interest and left the meeting until after consideration of and comment on the application had been made.
b) Ref: P/A No. 10622/2007/Tav - Cllr. Best declared a personal interest.  

The next meeting of the Plans Committee will be held on Tuesday 14 August  2007 at 6.00 p.m.Rising at 7.00 p.m.

 

APPENDIX A

Wessex Heritage, 82,83-84 West Street, Tavistock
P/A No. 10385/2007/Tav  - Change of Use from A1 (retail) to A2 (financial & professional services) & A3 (restaurants & cafes)  
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT -  PREFER RETAIL USE 
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Refusal of Planning Permission   
11 July 2007

M/M Pugh, 35 Manor Way, Tavistock
P/A No. 10404/2007/Tav  -  Erection of a conservatory 
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION 
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission 
9 July 2007

Dubmonkeys Ltd; Unit 2b, Westbridge I.E., Tavistock
P/A No. 10420/2007/Tav  - Change of Use to vehicular restoration and repair
 TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION 
W.D.B.C. DECISION - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission 
17 July 2007

APPENDIX B

Cavanna Homes,Site formally Kaminski Garden Ctr,Parkwood Road, Tavistock 
P/A No. 10528/2007/Tav  - Dated  July 2007 -  Full  
Amended proposal for demolition of part of building and erection of two dwellings 
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION

Cavanna Homes,Site formally Kaminski Garden Ctr,Parkwood Road,Tavistock P/A No. 10531/2007/Tav - Dated 23 July 2007  - Conservation Area 
Application for demolition of part of  building 
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION

Town Council, Pannier Market Perimeter, Tavistock
P/A No.10583/2007/Tav - Dated 12 July 2007  - Listed Building 
Works including installation of 5 lamp stands and addition of extension to retail units by in-filling beneath canopy
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION

Hunstrete Estates, 2 Brook Street, Tavistock
P/A No.10585/2007/Tav - Dated  13 July 2007  - Full 
Erection of two storey retail unit on site of existing building (to be demolished) 
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL AS A CORPORATE BODY IS A TENANT OF THE APPLICANT. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS THE COUNCIL WISHES TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF TAVISTOCK.
THIS FACILITY SHOULD REMAIN AS IT WOULD DECIMATE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY THE ELDERLY AND VUNERABLE WHO USE THIS FACILITY.

S Allen, Unit 23, Tav. Tyre & Exhaust, Plymouth Road I.E.,Tavistock
P/A No.10586/2007/Tav  - Dated 12 July 2007 - Full 
Amendments to previously approved scheme (P/A 9982/2007/Tav)
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT  - NO OBJECTION

Rose, 12 Sunshine Terrace, Tavistock
P/A No. 10591/2007/Tav  - Dated  12 July 2007  - Full 
Extension to dwelling 
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION

M Bassett, Holiday Unit, Wilminstone Farm, Wilminstone, Tavistock
P/A No.10595/2007/Tav  - Dated 12 July 2007 - Full 
Erection of a garage (alterations to previously approved) 
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT REQUEST A SITE MEETING

M/M Hamilton, 4 Mitre Close, Tavistock
P/A No.10596/2007/Tav  - Dated  13 July  2007 - Full 
Erection of a conservatory 
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION

M/M James, 9 Frobisher Way, Tavistock
P/A No.10598/2007/Tav  - Dated  13 July  2007  -  Full 
Erection of a rear extension
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION

Buller Homes, Magnolia, Down Road, Tavistock
P/A No. 10622/2007/Tav  -  Dated  16 July  2007  - Full 
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of detached apartment building containing 6 units 
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - OBJECTION - OVER DEVELOPMENT OF SITE IN CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL PLAN REVIEW POLICIES T9 & H28 (ii)

M/M Croft, Barley House, 2 Barley Market Street, Tavistock
P/A No. 10623/2007/Tav   - Dated  17 July  2007    -  Full 
Installation of a vehicle security barrier 
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION

M/M Sadler, Tudor Cottage, Down Park Drive, Tavistock
P/A No.10626/2007/Tav  - Dated  18 July  2007  - Full 
Two storey extension and erection of a detached garage 
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION

Grange Park Securities, 43-44 Brook Street, Tavistock
P/A No.10655/2007/Tav  -  Dated  20 July  2007  - Full 
Rear extension to forM 2 retail units 
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION

Grange Park Securities, 43-44 Brook Street, Tavistock 
P/A No.10656/2007/Tav  -  Dated 20 July 2007 - Conservation Area 
Demolition of outbuildings to facilitate redevelopment of site 
TOWN COUNCIL COMMENT - NO OBJECTION

 

 

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