An apology for absence was received from Councillor Stringer.

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 Tolchard instead of Councillor Kingscote.

Councillor Morey in the Chair.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 8 June 2015.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 8 June 2015 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Alternative proposed residential development at Phase 6, Sharkham Village, for 31 dwellings and associated infrastructure (accompanied by environmental statement received 12 May 2015).

The Committee considered an application for a proposed residential development at Phase 6 Sharkham Village, for 31 dwellings and the associated infrastructure.

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 completion of a deed of variation to the original S106 agreement to deliver the education contribution, the receipt of a Habitats Regulations Assessment which demonstrates that the proposed development would not result in a likely significant effect on the integrity of the South Hams Greater Horseshoe Bat Special Area of Conservation and confirmation from the Council’s Landscape Officer that the scheme does not have a detrimental effect on the local landscape, and to the conditions itemised at the end of this report. Final drafting and determination of appropriate planning conditions to be delegated to the Executive Director of Operations and Finance.

Erection of four storey block of flats containing fourteen no. 1-bed flats and thirteen no. 2-bed flats (27 flats in total) and associated parking (14 spaces for new block of flats and 8 additional spaces for existing properties) (revision to refused application ref. P/2013/0698) (variation of condition P1 of original planning permission P/2013/1125 - variation to facade treatments) (Revised Plans received 18.05.15).

The Committee considered an application for the erection of four storey block of flats containing fourteen no. 1-bed flats and thirteen no. 2-bed flats (27 flats in total) and associated parking (14 spaces for new block of flats and 8 additional spaces for existing properties) (revision to refused application ref. P/2013/0698) (variation of condition P1 of original planning permission P/2013/1125 - variation to facade treatments) (Revised Plans received 18.05.15).

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)           receipt of amended plans showing the extent of the timber fence extended by approximately 6m to the south-west;  and

(ii)          amendment to condition 9 of the submitted report, to ensure it is clear that the floor level of the balconies includes any additional surface placed on top of the balcony floor, precise wording delegated to Officers.

Change of use from 2 shops to single B1 office.

Members considered an application to change the use of two vacant conjoined shop units to a single B1 office.

Resolved:

Approved with the conditions set out as per the submitted report.