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 Brooks instead of Councillor Winfield.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 10 December 2018.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 10 December 2018 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Erection of a refreshment kiosk on East Quay, Brixham, next to the public conveniences.

The Committee considered an application for the erection of a refreshment kiosk on East Quay, Brixham, next to the public conveniences.

Prior to the meeting, written representations were available on the Council’s website. 

Resolved:

Approved, subject to:

i)          the submission of a waste management plan; and

ii)         the condition and informative as set out in the submitted report.

Conversion of shelter to function room to be used in association with Cantina Kitchen and Bar.

The Committee considered an application for the conversion of shelter to function room to be used in association with Cantina Kitchen and Bar.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were available on the Council’s website.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to:

i)          the conditions set out in the submitted report;

ii)         the completion of a legal agreement to secure a sustainable transport contribution of £3,249; and

iii)        the final drafting of conditions, the completion of the legal agreement, and addressing any further material considerations that may come to light be delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning and Transport.

(Note 1:  Councillor Lewis (B) declared a non-pecuniary interest prior to the consideration of this application.)

A Reserved Matters application relating to the layout, design, scale and landscaping of one dwelling within a site that has outline approval for up to ten dwellings. It is accompanied by a separate reserved matters application for nine units within the same site.

The Committee considered a reserved matters application relating to the layout, design, scale and landscaping of one dwelling within a site that has outline approval for up to ten dwellings.

Prior to the meeting, written representations were available on the Council’s website.

Resolved:

That the application be refused for the reasons set out in the submitted report.

A Reserved Matters application seeking approval for the layout, appearance, scale, and landscaping of 9 dwellings. The site is within the Churston/Galmpton village envelope.

The Committee considered a reserved matters application seeking approval for the layout, appearance, scale, and landscaping of 9 dwellings.

Prior to the meeting, written representations were available on the Council’s website.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to:

The drafting of conditions being delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning and Transport.  The final conditions to include, but not limited to, those conditions set out in the submitted report.

A reserved matters application is for detailed consent for the layout, scale, appearance and landscaping for 36 apartments on the former site of Paignton Police Station, off Southfield Road. This follows the granting of outline permission for 46 apartments on the site under planning reference P/2017/1117, with detailed access approved.

The Committee considered a reserved matters application for detailed consent for the layout, scale, appearance and landscaping for 36 apartments.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were available on the Council’s website.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to the receipt of satisfactory detail that responds to the issues summarised in the submitted report, to include:

i)       receipt of revised plans that improve the current provision of cycle parking; and

ii)      conditions (in support of those imposed at outline stage), with the final drafting to be delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning and Transport.

The application proposes a change of use on the ground floor of 159 Winner Street, Paignton, from a retail unit to a one-bedroom apartment.

The Committee considered an application for a change of use on the ground floor of 159 Winner Street, Paignton, from a retail unit to a one-bedroom apartment.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were available on the Council’s website.  At the meeting Gill Winfield addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Refused for the reasons as set out in the submitted report.

(Note 2: Councillor Winfield declared a pecuniary interest in the application, in accordance with the Local Protocol for Officers and Members involved in the Planning Process Councillor Winfield remained in the audience for the officer presentation, public speaking and then withdrew from the meeting room prior to the debate and vote.)

Change of use from Youth Centre (D2) to mixed use Youth Centre (D2) and education day centre (D1) & associated external works.

The Committee considered an application for the change of use from Youth Centre (D2) to mixed use Youth Centre (D2) and education day centre (D1) and associated external works.  There would be no increase in impermeable built footprint at the site.

Prior to the meeting, written representations were available on the Council’s website.  In accordance with Standing Order B4.1 Councillor Lewis (C) addressed the Committee.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to:

i)       Prior to the commencement of the use hereby approved, a Travel Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Travel Plan shall set out how at least 30% of the potential users can gain access by foot, bicycle or public transport, and how this will be implemented and monitored including SMART targets and annual reviews. The Travel Plan shall be continually monitored by a Travel Plan Coordinator (TPC) appointed to ensure that it meets its objectives and targets.

In the event that the objectives and targets of the Travel Plan are not met, or if there is an increase above the number of 50 pupils on site, the Travel Plan shall be updated by the TPC setting out further measures in order to rectify this. A copy of the Travel Plan or updated Travel Plan, shall be made available to the Local Planning Authority upon request during normal business hours and the contact details of the TPC shall be provided in all iterations of the Travel Plan; and

ii)      drafting of conditions being delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning and Transport.  The final conditions to include, but not limited to, those conditions set out in the submitted report.

(Note 3:  Councillor Tolchard declared a non-pecuniary interest prior to consideration of this application.)