Alterations and extensions to existing dwelling to form five residential flats. Alterations include the formation of a two storey side extension over existing garage, the enlargement of a rear dormer (revised plans received on 14.04.2021).

The Committee considered an application for alterations and extensions to existing dwelling to form five residential flats.  Alterations include the formation of a two storey side extension over existing garage, the enlargement of a rear dormer (revised plans received on 14.04.2021). 

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 Horder on behalf of the Neighbourhood Forum addressed the Committee.

Resolved: 

Approved in accordance with the submitted report, subject to condition 6 being amended as follows: 

1.    Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted six car parking spaces shall be marked out and provided on the site in accordance with the plans hereby approved and shall thereafter be retained.? The car parking spaces shall be allocated to the flats as shown on the Drawing No 5961/209/A and made available for the free use of residents of the development for their intended use for the lifetime of the development.? Notwithstanding the approved plans the surface of the parking area shall be fixed/bonded to prevent spillage onto the highway. 

Reason: To ensure highway safety and residential amenity, and in accordance with Policies DE3, TA2 and TA3 of the Adopted Torbay Local Plan 2012-2030 and Policy TH9 of the Adopted Torquay Neighbourhood Plan 2012-2030. 

Formation of new staff and teaching block.

The Committee considered an application for the formation of a new staff and teaching block.

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 Horder addressed the Committee on behalf of the Neighbourhood Forum. 

Resolved:

Approved subject to the conditions set out in the submitted report with the final drafting of conditions being delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning, Housing and Climate Emergency.

Enabling works for future development. Extension of Orchard Way with associated retaining walls and landscaping.

The Committee considered an application for enabling works for future development.  Extension of Orchard Way with associated retaining walls and landscaping.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Planning Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were available on the Council’s Website.  At the meeting Dr Horder on behalf of the Neighbourhood Forum addressed the Committee

Resolved:

Approved subject to: 

(i)            the receipt of amended plans showing a landscaped buffer of no less than 10 meters deep;

(ii)          details of the landscaping of the buffer zone to be delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning, Housing and Climate Emergency, in consultation with Ward members and the Chairman of the Planning Committee; and

(iii)         the conditions set out in the submitted report.

Outline application for 3 dwelling houses and associated improvements to the private access lane, with all matters reserved.

The Committee resolved to defer this item to the Planning Committee on 19 July 2021 at 5.30pm.