It was reported that, in accordance with the wishes of the Liberal Democrat Group, the membership of the Committee had been amended for this meeting by including Councillor Doggett instead of Councillor Stringer.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 14 August 2017.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 14 August 2017 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Demolition and redevelopment to form 22 retirement apartments for the elderly including communal facilities, access, car parking, and landscaping.

The Committee considered an application for demolition and redevelopment to form 22 retirement apartments for the elderly including communal facilities, access, car parking and landscaping.

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

Resolved:

That the application be deferred to allow the following to be submitted and reported back to the Committee:

          i.       revised plans to demonstrate an acceptable scheme in terms of design, heritage, landscaping and access;

         ii.       additional information in relation to sun light and daylight and health impact;

        iii.       the resolution of matters relating to affordable housing, including deferred contributions;

        iv.       additional information in relation to drainage; and

         v.       CIL and Section 106 obligations.

Demolition of the single storey public conveniences.  Erection of a three storey stilted annex to the west of the existing hotel (use Class C1) within the car park.  Reconfiguration and extension of the car park.  Installation of a plant enclosure containing 2 air conditioning units.

The Committee considered an application for demolition of the single storey public conveniences.  Erection of a three storey stilted annex to the west of the existing hotel (use Class C1) within the car park.  Reconfiguration and extension of the car park.  Installation of a plant enclosure containing 2 air conditioning units.

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

Resolved:

Approved subject to the receipt of additional design and drainage information and the final drafting of conditions being delegated to the Executive Head of Business Services (to include a condition to protect trees which are on the western boundary from damage while works are carried out).

(Variation of conditions on planning application P/2014/0947/MOA):  Outline Application with all matters reserved except access, for demolition of the remaining buildings on the site and redevelopment for mixed use purposes comprising up to 255 Class C3 dwellings, up to 5,574sqm of B1 and /or B8 business and/or warehousing uses, up to 8,501sqm Class A1 (bulky goods) retail with up to 515sqm garden centre, and up to  139sqm of A3 cafe /restaurant uses, along with related site access, access roads and paths, parking, servicing ,open space and landscaping. (Condition 32: Restrictive Goods Condition).

The application was withdrawn at the request of the applicant.

Development of Innovation Centre (Use Class B1a and B1b) with associated parking and landscaping.

The Committee considered an application for the development of an Innovation Centre (Use Class B1a and B1b) with associated parking and landscaping.

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

Resolved:

Approved, subject to:

          i.          the expiry of the consultation period and no new issues being raised;

         ii.          submission of revised plans to show the additional cycle parking and a revised landscaping scheme;

        iii.          consideration of the submitted ecological surveys and resolution of the mitigation measures required;

        iv.          in consultation with Highways Officers, the submission of a transport assessment, clarification regarding deliveries and refuse collection;

         v.          the submission revised drainage information and completion of a HRA screening;

        vi.          the final drafting of conditions to be delegated to the Executive Head of Business Services; and

      vii.          the receipt of written confirmation from the applicant that the required financial contribution will be provided to Torbay Council to provide the Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust with funding to provide biodiversity offsetting for the loss of the semi-improved grassland currently on the site.