To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 11 April 2016.

Subject to the following amendments the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 11 April 2016 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

(i)            Minute 103 - Land off Newton Road and Riviera Way, Torquay (P/2016/0078/MPA) - that drafting of conditions be delegated to the Chief Executive; and

(ii)             Minute 104 - 101 Braddons Hill Road East, Torquay (P/2016/0139/VC) – approval subject to a deed of variation to link this proposal to the original 106 Section Agreement for this development.

The Committee considered the items in Minute 107, 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 Development Management advised that further to the previous meeting of the Development Management Committee an extension of time was required for the submission of plans to remove the car parking provision.

Resolved

That an extension of two months be granted to allow for the submission of satisfactory revised plans.

Discharge of conditions 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 for P/2011/1020 (Change of use of Oldway Mansion and Rotunda from Council Offices to hotel with ancillary conference and spa facilities.  External alterations, entrance foyer and refurbishment/reinstatement of glass conservatory.  Demolition of squash courts.  Improvements to existing car parking area and new car parking to rear service area).

Discharge of condition re (P/2011/1021) Change of use of Oldway Mansion and Rotunda from Council offices to hotel with ancillary conference and spa facilities Condition 4 - Phasing Programme Condition 5 - CMP, Detailed Programme Conditions Survey and Structural Survey Condition 7 (Mechanical and Electrical and Civil Structural Strategy Condition 8 - Lighting Strategy   Condition 9 - Flues and Extracts.

The Committee considered an application for

a)    discharge of conditions 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 for P/2011/1020 (Change of use of Oldway Mansion and Rotunda from Council Offices to hotel with ancillary conference and spa facilities.  External alterations, entrance foyer and refurbishment/reinstatement of glass conservatory.  Demolition of squash courts.  Improvements to existing car parking area and new car parking to rear service area) and

b)    discharge of condition re (P/2011/1021) Change of use of Oldway Mansion and Rotunda from Council offices to hotel with ancillary conference and spa facilities Condition 4 - Phasing Programme Condition 5 - CMP, Detailed Programme Conditions Survey and Structural Survey Condition 7 (Mechanical and Electrical and Civil Structural Strategy Condition 8 - Lighting Strategy   Condition 9 - Flues and Extracts.

Resolved:

A further two months be allowed for completion of the Independent Viability Assessment and for review of the outcome of this with Historic England's Enabling Team.

Extension to garage with a tiled pitched roof and conservatory.

The Committee considered an application for an extension to garage with a tiled pitched roof and conservatory.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit including visiting neighbouring properties and written representations were circulated to members.  At the meeting Steve Harper addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Approved with a condition requiring submission of satisfactory details in respect of surface water discharge.

Single storey extension, entrance porch & integral garage.

The Committee considered an application for a single storey extension, entrance porch and integral garage.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were circulated to members.  At the meeting Phil Read addressed the Committee against the application.

Resolved:

Approved with the conditions set out in the submitted report.

Demolition of existing building.  Formation of 14 Apartments with parking and 2 restaurants/cafe (A1, A3, A4 and A5 use categories).

The Committee considered an application for demolition of existing building and formation of 14 Apartments with parking and two restaurants/cafe (A1, A3, A4 and A5 use categories).

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

Resolved:

Refused for the reasons set out in the submitted report.

Change of use of land for the temporary erection and operation of a 50m observation wheel and associated ancillary development until 31 October 2016.

The Committee considered an application for change of use of land for the temporary erection and operation of a 50m observation wheel and associated ancillary development until 31 October 2016.

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

Resolved:

Temporary consent be granted until 31 October 2016 with the conditions set out in the submitted report and an informative advising the applicant that the Committee requested an alternative location be found for siting of the wheel in future years.

Side Extension (Re Submission of P/2016/0093).

The Committee considered an application for a side extension (Re Submission of P/2016/0093).

Resolved:

Approved with the conditions set out in the submitted report.