To receive apologies for absence, including notifications of any changes to the membership of the Committee.

It was reported that, in accordance with the wishes of the Conservative Group, the membership of the Committee had been amended for this meeting by including Councillor Hytche instead of the Conservative Vacancy on the Committee.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 18 April 2011.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 18 April 2011 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairwoman.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 31 May 2011.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 31 May 2011 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairwoman.

Demolition of cottage and formation of residential development comprising 1 replacement dwelling with 3 bedroomsand a terrace of 5 dwellings with 3 bedrooms. Revised by plans received on 15th April 2011.

(Berryhead with Furzeham Ward)

The Committee considered an application for demolition of cottage and formation of residential development comprising 1 replacement dwelling with 3 bedrooms and a terrace of 5 dwellings with 3 bedrooms. Revised by plans received on 15th April 2011.

Prior to the meeting members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were circulated to members.  At the meeting Councillor Harland from Brixham Town Council addressed the Committee.

Resolved:

Subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement in respect of waste management, sustainable transport, education, lifelong learning, green space and highway safety improvements being signed within three months of the date of this Committee approved with the conditions set out in the submitted Report.

(Note 1:  In accordance with Standing Order A19.5 Councillor Hytche requested his vote against application P/2010/1026/PA above be recorded.)

(Note 2:  Prior to consideration of application P/2010/1026/PA, Councillor Morey declared a personal prejudicial interest and withdrew from the meeting room.)

Formation of 40 self-catering units with associated leisure facilities.

(Berryhead with Furzeham Ward)

The Committee considered an application for formation of 40 self catering units with associated leisure facilities. 

Prior to the meeting members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were circulated to members.  At the meeting John Steven addressed the Committee in support of the application and Councillor Harland from Brixham Town Council also addressed the Committee.

Resolved:

Subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement in terms acceptable to the Executive Head for Spatial Planning to be signed within three months of the date of this Committee, approved with the conditions set out in the submitted Report and any other conditions deemed necessary be the Executive Head for Spatial Planning.

Mixed use development to form approx 220 dwellings, approx 5,600 SQM  gross of employment (B1)  floorspace, local centre and public open space with roads and car parking (In Outline).  This is a departure from the Torbay Local Plan.

(Blatchcombe Ward)

The Committee considered an application for mixed use development to form approx 220 dwellings, approx 5,600 SQM gross of employment (B1) floor space, local centre and public open space with roads and car parking (In Outline) which was a departure from The Torbay Local Plan.

Prior to the Committee a supplemental officer report entitled “Yannons Farm - Draft s106 – Key Heads of Terms “ was circulated to members.  At the meeting David Seaton addressed the Committee against the application and Simon Longthorpe addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Approval be delegated to the Executive Head for Spatial Planning in consultation with the Chairman of the Committee subject to the completion of the s.106 Agreement in accordance with the supplemental officer report entitled “Yannons Farm - Draft s106 – Key Heads of Terms” and the resolution of outstanding Section 106 matters in relation to access to third party land to ensure that the terms of the s.106 Agreement are lawful.

If for whatever reason the Executive Head for Spatial Planning is not able to agree the above to his satisfaction then the application will be returned to the Development Management Committee for determination.

Change of use from a holiday home to a residential dwelling.

(Roundham with Hyde Ward)

The application was withdrawn from the agenda.

Removal of condition 1 on application P/2008/1663/PA; condition 2 on application P/2008/1263/PA; condition 3 on application P/2008/0961/PA and condition 3 on application P/2008/0217/PA   to allow permanent residential use along with holiday accommodation.

(Roundham with Hyde Ward)

The application was withdrawn from the agenda.

Details pursuant to condition 1 (levels), condition 2 (boundary treatment), condition 3 (details of play equipment), and condition 4 (landscaping) in relation to approved application P/2009/1209 which granted consent for a childrens play park at Paignton Green, Esplanade Road, Paignton.

(Roundham with Hyde Ward)

The Committee considered an application in respect of details pursuant to condition 1 (levels), condition 2 (boundary treatment), condition 3 (details of play equipment), and condition 4 (landscaping) in relation to approved application P/2009/1209 which granted consent for a children’s play park at Paignton Green, Esplanade Road, Paignton.

Prior to the Committee written representations were circulated to members.  At the meeting Louise Gilson addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Deferred to allow the Committee to receive information in respect of the original application submitted compared to the current application. 

Removal of condition 1 to application P/2000/1186 to allow permanent residential use.

(Roundham with Hyde Ward)

The application was withdrawn from the agenda.

Change of use from holiday let not being used as main dwelling  to residential use.

(Preston Ward)

The application was withdrawn from the agenda.

Change use from holiday let to residential use.

(Roundham with Hyde Ward)

The application was withdrawn from the agenda.

Change of use from holiday home to residential dwelling.

(Roundham with Hyde Ward)

The application was withdrawn from the agenda.

New dwelling.

(Preston Ward)

The Committee considered an application for a new dwelling.

Prior to the meeting members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were circulated to members.  At the meeting Michael O’Conner addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Subject to the signing of a Section 106 Agreement in terms acceptable to the Executive Head of Spatial Planning within 3 months of the date of this Committee, approved with the conditions set out in the submitted Report and an additional condition relating to retention of parking for a minimum of two vehicles.

Change of use from holiday use to residential use.

(Roundham with Hyde Ward)

The application withdrawn from the agenda.

Alterations and change of use from C3 to C2 Residential Care, including internal alterations and landscaping.

(Wellswood Ward)

The Committee considered an application for alterations and change of use form C3 to C2 residential care, including internal alterations and landscaping. 

Prior to the meeting members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were circulated to members.

Resolved: 

Subject to the reconfiguration of the car parking to provide additional parking spaces; approved with the conditions set out in the submitted Report and an additional condition relating to window details, delegated to the Executive Head for Spatial Planning.

General amendments to application P/2010/0911/MPA - new roof adjustment to 250mm higher and general roof design; relocation of new toilet block and elevational treatment fronting existing access lane and Westlands School.

(St Marychurch Ward)

The Committee considered an application for General amendments to application P/2010/0911/MPA - new roof adjustment to 250mm higher and general roof design; relocation of new toilet block and elevational treatment fronting existing access lane and Westlands School.

Prior to the meeting members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were circulated to members.

Resolved:

Approved with the condition set out in the submitted Report.

(Note:  Prior to consideration of application 2011/0457/PA Councillor Barnby declared a personal prejudicial interest and withdrew from the meeting room.)

Demolition of disused vehicle repair centre and construction of 6 - 3 bed terraced houses and 1 - 2 bed maisonette with car parking spaces and pedestrian footway.

(St Marychurch Ward)

The Committee considered an application for demolition of disused vehicle repair centre and construction of 6 - 3 bed terraced houses and 1 - 2 bed maisonette with car parking spaces and pedestrian footway.

Prior to the meeting members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were circulated to members.

Resolved:

Approved subject to

(i)                 the receipt of satisfactory revised plans to remove the maisonette, resolution of parking arrangements and large recyclable bin storage containers, resolution of design matters and mitigation of overlooking;

(ii)               the completion of a Section 106 Agreement in respect of waste, sustainable transport, lifelong learning and greenspace within three months of the date of the Committee; and

(iii)             the list of conditions set out in the submitted Report.

Extend time limit - formation of 3 storey block to form 14 two/three bedroom apartments - application P/2008/0356.

(Tormohun Ward)

The application was withdrawn from the agenda.

To note the outcomes on recent planning appeal decisions.

The Committee noted the outcome of recent appeal decisions.