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 Winfield and Councillor Doggett instead of Councillor Stringer.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 12 December 2016.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 12 December 2016 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

The Committee considered the items in Minute 73, and not included on the agenda, the Chairman being of the opinion that it was urgent by reason of special circumstances i.e. the matter having arisen since the agenda was prepared and it was unreasonable to delay a decision until the next meeting.

The Team Leader for Development Management sought members approval for an extension of time in order to conclude the Section 106 Agreement.

Resolved:

That an extension of time until 31 March 2017 to conclude the Section 106 Agreement be approved.

Hybrid Application:  Full Planning Application for alterations to Claylands Cross junction to create an access to the site, access roads within the site including related infrastructure, drainage and earth retaining works.  Outline Application with all matters reserved except access for the erection of two buildings to provide four industrial B8 (storage and distribution) and B1 (business) units including car parking areas, loading yards and a central service road.

The Committee considered a hybrid application for alterations to Claylands Cross junction to create an access to the site, access roads within the site including related infrastructure, drainage and earth retaining works. Outline Application with all matters reserved except access for the erection of two buildings to provide four industrial B8 (storage and distribution) and B1 (business) units including car parking areas, loading yards and a central service road.

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 the submission of a Habitats Regulation Assessment (Screening) that concludes the proposed development would not have a likely significant effect on the South Hams Special Area of Conservation, the submission of additional information about groundwater, landscaping, highways, biodiversity, noise, lighting and securing financial contributions where necessary.  The final drafting of conditions relating to those set out in the submitted report be delegated to the Executive Head of Business Services.

Extensions & Alterations to existing sports pavilion (re-advertised 7 December 2016).

The Committee considered an application for extensions and alterations to existing sports pavilion (re-advertised 7 December 2016).

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were circulated to members.  At the meeting additional representations were presented to members by the Team Leader for Development Management.  At the meeting Mrs Jackie Wakeham addressed the Committee against the application.  In accordance with Standing Order B4.1 Councillor Excell addressed the Committee.  The Team Leader for Development Management advised the Committee that due to the information contained in late representations the officer recommendation had changed to refusal.

Resolved:

That the application be refused on the grounds of insufficient information in respect of flood risk and surface water management, protected species and the impact of traffic on the local area.

Internal works to remove studwork partitions and portions of suspended ceiling first and second floor.

The Committee considered an application for internal works to remove studwork partitions and portions of suspended ceiling first and second floor.

Prior to the meeting written representations were circulated to members. 

Resolved:

That Listed Building consent be granted.