It was reported that, in accordance with a review of the political balance, Councillor Stephen Brooksbank has been replaced, for this meeting, by Councillor Vic Ellery.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 18 June 2012.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 18 June 2012 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairwoman.

Re-Advertisement: Construction of 185 residential apartments with associated vehicular and pedestrian access, parking, infrastructure and landscaping  works. THIS APPLICATION IS ACCOMPANIED BY AN ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT (as received 04/05/12). THIS IS A DEPARTURE FROM THE SAVED TORBAY LOCAL PLAN.

The Committee considered a re-advertisement for the construction of 185 residential apartments with associated vehicular and pedestrian access, parking, infrastructure and landscaping works.  This application is accompanied by an environmental statement (as received 04/05/12). This is a departure from the saved Torbay Local Plan.

Prior to the meeting written representations were circulated to the Committee and Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit.  At the meeting Leon Butler, Andrew Robinson, Liz Parnell, Becky Fowlds and Russ Green addressed the Committee against the application and Ian Baker and Graham Hutton addressed the Committee in support.  In accordance with Standing Order B4.1 Councillor Lewis addressed the Committee.

Resolved:

Approved subject to:

(i)         the conditions and informatives set out in the submitted report with the following amendments/additions:

(a) condition 1 to add: The phasing plan to also include phasing and timing of remediation works;

(b) extra condition: Bollards to be situated between Blocks B and C to facilitate vehicle management; and

(c) extra condition: Developer to confirm how they will disseminate remediation monitoring information to the school and the 2 community partnerships; and

(ii)        the completion of a Section 106 Agreement in terms acceptable to the Executive Head of Spatial Planning within three months of the date of this committee.

Removal of upper and lower deck of Banjo and link steps.

The Committee considered an application for the removal of upper and lower deck of the Banjo and link steps.

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

Resolved:

Approval delegated to the Executive Head of Spatial Planning; subject to the further views of English Heritage in respect of further justification for the demolition of the structure.

Replacement of lower deck and the Banjo, in filling of void areas between deck and Banjo wall; extension of steps.

The Committee considered an application for the replacement of lower deck and the Banjo, in filling of void areas between deck and Banjo wall; and extension of the steps.

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

Resolved:

Approval delegated to the Executive Head of Spatial Planning; subject to:

(i)         the further views of English Heritage in respect of the requested further justification for the associated demolition; and

(ii)        the conditions set out in the submitted report.

Balcony and additional apartment at roof level.

The Committee considered an application for a balcony and additional apartment at roof level.

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

Resolved:

Approved subject to:

(i)         the conditions set out in the submitted report with the addition that the car parking visitors space is only used by No. 12; and

(ii)        the completion of a Section 106 Agreement within three months of the date of this Committee or the application be reconsidered by Members.

To form balcony and additional apartment at roof level.

The Committee considered an application to form a balcony and additional apartment at roof level.

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

Resolved:

Approved subject to:

(i)         the conditions set out in the submitted report with the addition that the car parking visitors space is only used by No. 12; and

(ii)        the completion of a Section 106 Agreement within three months of the date of this Committee or the application be reconsidered by Members.

Change of use from 2 Holiday apartments to 2 Residential apartments.

The Committee considered an application for the change of use from 2 holiday apartments to 2 residential apartments.

Prior to the meeting written representations were circulated to the Committee and Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit.  At the meeting Stuart Lewton addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Approved subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement in respect of waste management, sustainable transport, education, lifelong learning and greenspace within three months of the date of this Committee or the application be reconsidered by Members.

Variation of Conditions to Change Use To Full Residential Use.

The Committee considered an application for a variation of conditions to change use to full residential use.

Resolved:

Approved subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement in respect of sustainable transport, lifelong learning, greenspace, education and waste management within three months of the date of this Committee or the application be reconsidered by Members.

Extend time limit - Formation of 12 - 2 bedroom flats with pedestrian/vehicular access (revised scheme) application P/2009/0281/MPA.

The Committee considered an application to extend time limit for the formation of 12 - 2 bedroom flats with pedestrian/vehicular access (revised scheme) application P/2009/0281/MPA.

Resolved:

Approved subject to:

(i)         the conditions set out in the submitted report; and

(ii)        the completion of a new Section 106 Agreement in respect of waste management, sustainable transport, stronger communities, lifelong learning and greenspace within three months of the date of this Committee or the application be reconsidered by Members.

Remove porch, alterations to form enlarged tiled roof to cover porch and front of house; build pool/games room at rear in garden.

The Committee considered an application to remove porch, alterations to form enlarged tiled roof to cover porch and front of house; build pool/games room at rear in garden.

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

Resolved:

Approved subject to the condition set out in the submitted report.