An apologies/Apologies for absence were received from Councillor King.

It was reported that, in accordance with the wishes of the Conservative Group and Liberal Democrat Group, the membership of the Committee had been amended for this meeting by including Councillor Brooks instead of Councillor Tolchard and Councillor Darling (S) instead of Councillor Pentney (respectively).

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 11 February 2019.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 11 February 2019 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

This report relates to Major Planning Application P/2015/0961/MPA and Listed Building Consent application P/2015/0962/LB.  It is an update to the resolutions of the Development Management Committees of 27.02.2017 and 08.05.2017.

The Committee considered an application for planning permission and listed building consent for development of Torquay Pavilion and Marina car park and adjoining land.  The Committee was advised that as a result of a legal challenge the previous decisions made at the Development Management Committee held on 27 February 2017 and 8 May 2017 had been quashed by an Order of Court and therefore required redetermination.  Members were provided with details of the updated information required from the applicant and it was confirmed that this information had not been submitted to the Council by the requested deadline.

At the meeting Alan Griffey, Cordelia Law and Paul Fraseraddressed the Committee against the applications.

Resolved:

That applications P/2015/0961/MPA and P/2015/0962/LB be refused for the reasons set out in the submitted report.

Use of land for the addition of 35 static holiday lodge caravans.

The Committee considered an application for use of land for static holiday lodge caravans.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit. 

Resolved:

Subject to the completion of a legal agreement/unilateral undertaking to secure a contribution towards monitoring of the holiday use, the application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the submitted report and additional conditions in respect of delivery of the static caravans and landscaping/planting, with the final drafting of conditions being delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Transport.

Formation of two detached two-storey dwellings (Revised plans received 29/01/19).

The Committee considered an application for formation of two detached two-storey dwellings (revised plans received 29/1/19).  The Committee was advised that minor changes had been made to the plan since the agenda was published, these were:

            The vehicle turntable for unit 2 had been removed;

            The shared store serves unit 2; and

            Condition 6 should refer to P1002 received on 4 March 2019.

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 with the final drafting of conditions, to include those set out in the submitted report, being delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning and Transport.

Formation of dwelling & garage.

The Committee considered an application for the formation of a dwelling and garage. 

Prior to the meeting written representations were circulated to members.  At the meeting Caroline Perry addressed the Committee against the application.

Resolved:

Approved with the final drafting of conditions, to include those set out in the submitted report, being delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Transport, and the following amendments:

            Condition 2 to include the existing landscaping to be retained

            Condition 10 to refer to plan 18.428a.

Formation of a new nursery building with two new classrooms and associated facilities.

The Committee considered an application for formation of a nursery building.

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

Resolved:

Approved with the final drafting of conditions, to include those set out in the submitted report, being delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Transport.

Demolition of existing hotel and construction of twelve apartments, two townhouses and associated car parking.

The Committee considered an application for demolition of the existing hotel and construction of twelve apartments, two townhouses, and associated car parking.

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 Messrs Robinson and Bryant addressed the Committee against the application and Miss Stewart addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to;

(i)            the satisfactory receipt of surface water drainage details to ensure that there would be no increased risk of flooding;

(ii)          highway mitigation as outlined within the submitted report to amend parking restrictions in the immediate area, secured either through an upfront payment or a Section 106 Agreement;

(iii)         the receipt of amended plans to show the provision of at least one additional parking space;

(iv)         the provision of an electric car charging point; and

(v)          the final drafting of conditions, to include those set out in the submitted report, being delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning and Transport.