It was reported that, in accordance with the wishes of the Independent Group, the membership of the Committee had been amended for this meeting by including Councillor Loxton instead of Councillor Mills.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings of the Planning Committee held on 18 May, 8 June, 13 July, 10 August, 14 September, 12 October, 9 November, 14 December 2020, 11 January, 8 February, 8 March and 12 April 2021.

(Note the Minutes had not previously been signed due to Covid19 and holding the meetings remotely.  A copy of all the Minutes have been posted to the Chairman to sign at this meeting.)

The Chairman deferred this item to the next meeting.

The Chairman varied the order of business to enable agenda Item 6 (Land at Dartmouth Road, Paignton, TQ4 6LL P/2021/0385) to be considered before Item 5 (Pier Point Café, Torbay Road, Torquay, TQ2 5HA P/2020/1288).

(a)       To receive declarations of non pecuniary interests in respect of items on this agenda.

For reference: Having declared their non pecuniary interest members may remain in the meeting and speak and, vote on the matter in question. A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

(b)       To receive declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests in respect of items on this agenda.

For reference: Where a Member has a disclosable pecuniary interest he/she must leave the meeting during consideration of the item. However, the Member may remain in the meeting to make representations, answer questions or give evidence if the public have a right to do so, but having done so the Member must then immediately leave the meeting, may not vote and must not improperly seek to influence the outcome of the matter. A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

(Please Note: If Members and Officers wish to seek advice on any potential interests they may have, they should contact Governance Support or Legal Services prior to the meeting.)

Councillor Jacqueline Thomas declared a non-pecuniary interest in respect of Land at Dartmouth Road as she used the same mobile provider ‘Three’.

Alterations and extension to existing restaurant to incorporate takeaway element. Change of use of retail element to restaurant/takeaway elements only.

The Committee considered an application for alterations and an extension to the existing restaurant to incorporate a takeaway element, together with a change of use of retail element to restaurant/takeaway elements only.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Planning Committee undertook a virtual site visit and written representations were available on the Council’s Website. 

At the meeting Dr Rodney Horder, on behalf of Torquay Neighbourhood Forum, addressed the Committee (via Zoom) in support of the application.

Resolved:

Approve subject to the conditions set out in the submitted report.

Installation of 20m telecommunications mast with associated street cabinets.

The Committee considered an application for prior approval of the siting and appearance of the installation of a 20 metre telecommunications mast with associated street cabinets.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Planning Committee undertook a virtual site visit and written representations were available on the Council’s Website. 

At the meeting, the Development Management Service Manager reported that additional representatives had been submitted following publication of the agenda.  The representations raised two new issues namely:  alternative sites for the mast; and the mast being used for surveillance and so invading people’s privacy.

Mr Brian Payne then addressed the Committee (via Zoom) against the application.  In accordance with Standing Order B4.1 Councillor Mills also addressed the Committee (physical attendance at the meeting venue).

Resolved:

Approved with reasons as outlined in the submitted report.