To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on Monday 13 January 2020.

The Minutes of the Committee held on 13 January 2020 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Outline application for residential led development of up to 373 dwellings (C3) together with the means of vehicular and pedestrian/cycle access together with the principle of a public house (A3/A4 use), primary school with nursery (D1), internal access roads and the provision of public open space.

The Committee considered an outline application for residential led development of up to 373 dwellings (C3) together with the means of vehicular and pedestrian/cycle access together with the principle of a public house (A3/A4 use), primary school with nursery (D1), internal access roads and the provision of public open space (formal and informal) and strategic mitigation.  The proposal included amendments to Brixham Road, Long Road junction and Windy Corner junction.  Details of access to be determined with all other matters reserved.

Prior to the meeting written representations were available on the Council’s Website.  At the meeting Brian Payne, Roger Stobbart and Greg Jones QC addressed the Committee against the application and Simon Fitton addressed the Committee in support of the application.  In accordance with Standing Order B4.1 Councillors Kennedy and Mills also addressed the Committee.

The Senior Strategic Planning Officer advised the Committee that following notification of the applicants intention to appeal to the Secretary of State against non-determination within statutory timeframe, the Local Planning Authority was required to provide the Secretary of State with an indication of what its decision would have been if it had formally determined the application prior the appeal being lodged.  The Committee was advised that the officer recommendation would have been refusal.

Resolved:

That in accordance with the officer recommendation, and had the application been formally considered, the Committee resolved that they would have refused the application for the reasons and informatives set out in the submitted report.  The Committee also requested that the Barrister who is representing the Council in the appeal be asked to investigate the objectors’ argument that the proposal does not comply with legal requirements under the Habitat Regulations and include this as part of the reasons for refusal if applicable.

Installation of 'Time and Tide' bell within shoreline of beach. (National initiative).

The Committee considered an application for the installation of a 'Time and Tide' bell within shoreline of beach.

Prior to the meeting written representations were available on the Council’s Website.  At the meeting the Chairman invited the Project Lead for the Brixham Bell to respond to members’ questions.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to the conditions set out in the submitted report with the final drafting of conditions addressing any further material considerations that may come to light being delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning and Transport.

Formation of external seating areas to front and side with terrace.

The Committee considered an application for formation of external seating areas to front and side with terrace.

Prior to the meeting written representations were available on the Council’s Website.

Resolved:

Approved subject to the conditions set out in the submitted report and the final drafting of conditions addressing any further material considerations being delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning and Transport.

Signage including illuminated signage.

The Committee considered an application for signage, including illuminated signage.

Prior to the meeting written representations were available on the Council’s Website. 

Resolved:

That Listed Building Consent be granted.

Installation of 6 antennas, 4 dishes, 9 cabinets to roof & additional cabinet at ground level with ancillary works.

The Committee considered an application for the installation of six antennas, four dishes, nine cabinets to roof and additional cabinet at ground level with ancillary works.

Prior to the meeting written representations were available on the Council’s Website. 

Resolved:

Approved subject to the conditions set out in the submitted report and the final drafting of conditions addressing any further material considerations that may come to light being delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning and Transport.