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 Hytche instead of Councillor Addis.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 10 June 2013.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 10 June 2013 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairwoman.

The Committee considered the items in Minute 14, and not included on the agenda, the Chairman being of the opinion that is 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.

Members considered a request for an extension of time to issue planning consent, Members were advised that the delay had been as a result of completing a Section 106 Legal Agreement which had now been signed.

Resolved:

Approved.

Detached Dwelling with Garage, Detached Annexe to Existing Dwelling.

The application was withdrawn.

Revisions to Layout and Reduction in Number of Dwellings:  Residential development to form 84 dwellings, creation of new vehicular and pedestrian accesses and associated works.

The application was withdrawn.

To regularise the conditions attached to P/2008/1217/PA and P/2009/0479/PA  Planning Approvals, the 2008 & 2009 Section 106 agreements with the content of the 2012 Section 106 amendment.

The Committee considered an application to regularise the conditions attached to P/2008/1217/PA and P/2009/0479/PA Planning Approvals, the 2008 and 2009 Section 106 Legal Agreements with the content of the 2012 Section 106 amendment.

Resolved:

Approved, in accordance with the recommendation set out in the submitted report.

Alterations and extensions to provide additional accommodation (Re-submission of P/2013/0198).

The Committee considered an application for alterations and extensions to provide additional accommodation (Re-submission of P/2013/0198).

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were circulated to members.  At the meeting Mrs Andrew addressed the Committee against the application and Mr Richieaddressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to the conditions set out in the submitted report.

Conversion of existing barn into habitable accommodation.

The Committee considered an application for the conversion of an existing barn into habitable accommodation.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were circulated to members.  At the meeting Mr Butler addressed the Committee against the application and Mr Winfield addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to the conditions set out in the submitted report and the following additional conditions:

i)          that flood doors be fitted and the further recommendations of the drainage engineer in relation to flood risk mitigation be incorporated in to the decision;

ii)         that further details regarding the retention of the character of the building be submitted; and

iii)        that details regarding the height and design of the flue be submitted.

Conversion of existing barn into habitable accommodation.

The Committee considered an application for the conversion of an existing barn into habitable accommodation.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were circulated to members.  At the meeting Mr Butler addressed the Committee against the application and Mr Winfieldaddressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to the conditions set out in the submitted report and the following additional conditions:

i)          that flood doors be fitted and the further recommendations of the drainage engineer in relation to flood risk mitigation be incorporated in to the decision;

ii)         that further details regarding the retention of the character of the building be submitted; and

iii)        that details regarding the height and design of the flue be submitted.

Change of use from former hotel to 8 holiday letting apartments and 2 full residential use apartments on top floor.

The Committee considered an application for the change of use from a former hotel to 8 holiday letting apartments and 2 full residential use apartments on the top floor.

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)          further improvements to the building (additional windows, roofscape changes, signage and boundary treatment) as set out in the submitted report;

ii)         a holiday use monitoring contribution and clauses pertaining to holiday occupancy and ownership; and

iii)        a Section 106 Legal Agreement, to achieve planning contributions, being completed and signed no later than the 24 July 2013.  Failure to complete the Section 106 Legal Agreement by 24 July will result in the application being refused for reasons of the lack of a Section 106 obligation.

Partial demolition of existing buildings, refurbishment & extension to remaining to create 300 pupil 'Devon Studio School' and associated parking & landscaping.  Change of use of existing C2 (Hospital office/stores) to D1 (School) use.

The Committee considered an application for the partial demolition of existing buildings, refurbishment and extension to the remaining, to create a 300 pupil ‘Devon Studio School’ and associated parking and landscaping.  Change of use of existing C2 (Hospital office/stores) to D1 (School) use.

Prior to the meeting, written representations were circulated to members.  At the meeting Kate Davis-Wills addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to the completion and signing of a Section 106 Legal Agreement in relation to sustainable transport and the conditions set out in the submitted report.

Extension of time for implementation of P/2008/1256 comprising alterations, extensions and conversions to form 8 apartments Plus 1 existing owners flat) with car parking.

The Committee considered an application for an extension of time for the implementation of P/2008/1256 comprising alterations, extensions and conversions to form 8 apartments and 1 existing owners flat with car parking.

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

Resolved:

Approved, subject to completion and signing of a Section 106 Legal Agreement and the conditions set out in the submitted report.

Variation of condition reference P/2012/0099, Condition 1 - Alterations to frontage.

The Committee considered an application for the variation of a condition, reference P/2012/0099, condition 1 – alterations to frontage.

Prior to the meeting, written representations were circulated to members. 

Resolved:

Approved.

To note the report.

Members noted a report that set out the performance of the Spatial Planning Team.  Members were advised that performance monitoring information would be provided on a quarterly basis.

Members were pleased to hear that a significant number of major planning applications were determined within 13 weeks with 91% of appeals having been successfully defended since January 2013.