Agenda, decisions and minutes

Planning Committee - Thursday, 18th May 2023 7.00 pm

Venue: The Manor House, Old Town Street, Dawlish, EX7 9AP

Contact: Town Clerk Email: townclerk@dawlish.gov.uk

Items
No.	Item
1.	Apologies for absence Minutes: Councillor Foden was proposed as Chair for this meeting and the Committee went to a vote. Resolved that Councillor Foden would stand in as Chair for the meeting. Apologies were received from Councillors Heath, M. James, and Wrigley. Resolved that the apologies be noted.
2.	Agreement of the Agenda between Parts I and II Minutes: There was no Part II.
3.	Declarations of Interest To declare any disclosable interests relating to the forthcoming items of business (if any). Minutes: Councillor A. James declared an interest on item 250 (23/00672/HOU - 3 Mount Pleasant Road, Dawlish Warren) by virtue of being a neighbour of the applicant and advised he would leave the room when this item was considered.
4.	Dispensations To receive and consider requests for dispensation (if any). Minutes: There were no dispensations.
5.	Minutes PDF 225 KB To approve and sign the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 20 April 2023. Minutes: Members considered the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on the 20 April 2023. Resolved that the minutes of the meeting held on 20 April 2023 be approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct and accurate record.
6.	Correspondence PDF 121 KB To receive correspondence on planning matters. Minutes: Item 6 Correspondence: Applications granted in support of this council’s recommendation: · Reference: 21/02386/FUL Location: 35 The Strand, Dawlish Proposal: Re-roofing of rear extension · Reference: 21/02387/LBC Location: 35 The Strand, Dawlish Proposal: Re-roofing of rear extension · Reference: 23/00043/FUL Location: Unit 22B, Dawlish Business Park, Dawlish Proposal: Demolition of existing industrial workshop and replacement with two storey structure. · Reference: 21/02826/FUL Location:Cofton Country Holiday Park, Cofton Lane, Dawlish Proposal: Use of land for the stationing of eight static caravans within Cofton Holiday Park, with associated car parking. · Reference: 22/01251/FUL Location: 1-50 Lanherne, Exeter Road Proposal: Replacement windows · Reference: 22/01946/FUL Location:Cofton Country Holiday Park, Cofton Proposal: Extension and alterations to shop · Reference: 23/00537/HOU Location: 23 Carhaix Way, Dawlish Proposal: Single storey rear extension Applications granted contrary to this Council’s recommendation: Applications refused in support of this Council’s recommendation: · Reference: 22/00592/FUL Location: 41 Cofton Hill, Cockwood, Dawlish Proposal: Change of use of holiday accommodation to dwelling house. Applications refused contrary to this Council’s recommendation · Reference: 22/00976/FUL Location: The Flat, 21 The Strand, Dawlish Proposal: Retention of replacement of two UPVC double glazed bay windows to first floor. · Reference: 22/02056/OUT Location: 9 Elmwood Crescent, Dawlish Proposal: Outline – dwelling in garden (all matters reserved for future consideration)
7.	Deferment of business for comment by the public Business of the Planning Committee will be suspended at the discretion of the Chairman, to allow members of the public present at the meeting to make representations to the Committee for a period of time to be determined by the Chairman, relating to matters listed on this agenda. Minutes: There were no members of the public present.
8.	Terms of Reference PDF 155 KB To review the terms of reference for the Planning Committee and make recommendations (if any) to Full Council for approval. Minutes: Resolved that the Planning Committee recommend the Terms of Reference as set out to Full Council for readoption.
9.	23/00598/HOU - 30 Cofton Hill, Cockwood, Dawlish Location: DAWLISH - 30 Cofton Hill, Cockwood Proposal: Garden room to front Applicant: Mr Glyn Beasley Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RSOU99PZM5N00 Decision: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection to the application. Minutes: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection to the application.
10.	23/00181/FUL - Land Rear Of 25 Badlake Hill, Dawlish Location: DAWLISH - Land Rear Of 25 Badlake Hill, Dawlish Proposal: Dwelling Applicant: Mr G Dimond Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RPEAK0PZ01U00 Decision: Resolved that this Council Recommends Refusal on the basis that; · There are concerns over the local biodiversity · There are concerns over the safety of the residents due to the increase of traffic and the current speed limit on this road · There are concerns over increase of traffic at the junction between Badlake Hill and Weech Road · There are concerns over the land stability · Concerns over further disturbance to the plants and gardens · Concerns over the drainage This Council further resolved that if the Officer is minded to approve, this Council requests that the application goes to Committee. This Council would like to request that if the application is approved that the installation of a bee box and bird box and the planting of hedgerows and native trees are insisted upon to replace the ones already lost. Minutes: At this juncture, Councillor Goodman- Bradbury read out a statement to the committee that had been received in support of this application from a member of the public. Resolved that the statement be noted. Following the statement the Committee considered and discussed the application. Resolved that this Council Recommends Refusal on the basis that; · There are concerns over the local biodiversity · There are concerns over the safety of the residents due to the increase of traffic and the current speed limit on this road · There are concerns over increase of traffic at the junction between Badlake Hill and Weech Road · There are concerns over the land stability · Concerns over further disturbance to the plants and gardens · Concerns over the drainage This Council further resolved that if the Officer is minded to approve, this Council requests that the application goes to Committee. This Council would like to request that if the application is approved that the installation of a bee box and bird box and the planting of hedgerows and native trees are insisted upon to replace the ones already lost.
11.	23/00590/HOU - 22 Stonelands Park, Dawlish Location: DAWLISH - 22 Stonelands Park, Dawlish Proposal: Single storey rear extension, upper floor side extension and porch to front Applicant: Mr R Moutoso Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RSMWTNPZM3Q00 Decision: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection but would like to recommend that swiftboxes are added to the new extension. Minutes: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection but would like to recommend that swift boxes are added to the new extension.
12.	23/00672/HOU - 3 Mount Pleasant Road, Dawlish Warren Location: DAWLISH - 3 Mount Pleasant Road, Dawlish Warren Proposal: Lower ground floor rear extension with terrace over and ground floor side/rear extension Applicant: Mr J Fey Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RT9RNIPZMR000 Decision: Resolved that this Council Recommends Refusal on the basis that; · The design is out of character with the area · The building line is overbearing and extends on the neighbouring properties. Minutes: Councillor A. James left the room. Resolved that this Council Recommends Refusal on the basis that; · The design is out of character with the area · The building line is overbearing and extends on the neighbouring properties. Councillor A. James re-joined the meeting.
13.	23/00578/CLDE - Woodlands Farm, Cockwood, Dawlish Location: DAWLISH - Woodlands Farm , Cockwood Proposal: Certificate of lawfulness for four existing buildings for use of managing and maintaining forestry Applicant: Ms J Kostelnik Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RSJDN7PZM0C00 Decision: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection. Minutes: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection.
14.	23/00696/CAN - The Old Smithy, Church Road, Dawlish Location: DAWLISH - The Old Smithy , Church Road Proposal: Lombardy Poplar: Fell Applicant: Paul Heppenstall The Old Smithy Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RTDGW3PZMVN00 Decision: Resolved that this council Recommends Refusal and would recommend that the Arboricultural Officer is consulted about the possibility of coppicing the tree providing it is in good health. This Council further resolved that should the Officer be minded to approve that the application is called into Committee for determination. Minutes: Resolved that this Council Recommends Refusal and would recommend that the Arboricultural Officer is consulted about the possibility of coppicing the tree providing it is in good health. This Council further resolved that should the Officer be minded to approve that the application is called into Committee for determination.
15.	23/00718/FUL - 2 High Street, Dawlish Location: DAWLISH - 2 High Street, Dawlish Proposal: Solar panels on roof Applicant: Mrs M Kronberg Swiftprint SW Limited Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RTM3I8PZN4B00 Decision: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection. Minutes: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection.
16.	23/00714/TPO - 15 Grebe Row, Dawlish Location: DAWLISH - 15 Grebe Row, Dawlish Proposal: W1, Hornbeam and Silver birch: Prune back overhanging branches as indicated on the submitted images. Applicant: Jayne Bowhay Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RTL65HPZN3F00 Decision: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection subject to the Arboricultural Officers approval. The Council would also like to note to thank the applicant for putting in planning permission for this application to be considered. Minutes: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection subject to the Arboricultural Officers approval. The Council would also like to note to thank the applicant for putting in planning permission for this application to be considered.
17.	23/00758/HOU - 25 Elm Grove Close, Dawlish Location: DAWLISH - 25 Elm Grove Close, Dawlish Proposal: Single storey side extension Applicant: Mr P Greig Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RTVL4PPZFP500 Decision: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection. Minutes: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection.
18.	23/00787/HOU - 43 Upper Longlands, Dawlish Location: DAWLISH - 43 Upper Longlands, Dawlish Proposal: Extension to first floor balcony (retrospective) Applicant: Mr R Arnold Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RU500PPZFXO00 Decision: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection. Minutes: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection.
19.	23/00659/HOU - 4 Ash Park Gardens, Moorgate Location: DAWLISH - 4 Ash Park Gardens, Moorgate Proposal: Use of existing garden cabin as an annexe Applicant: Mr & Mrs E Bartley Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RT3VYHPZML100 Decision: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection providing the annexe is used as stipulated, by the family, and not as an air B&B. This Council would request that should circumstances change for the occupants of the annexe that they must reapply for permission. Minutes: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection providing the annexe is used as stipulated; by the family, and not as an air B&B. This Council would request that should circumstances change for the occupants of the annexe that they must reapply for permission.
20.	23/00695/LBC - The Manor House, Old Town Street, Dawlish Location: DAWLISH - The Manor House , Old Town Street Proposal: Replacement conservatory Applicant: Mr A McKenzie Dawlish Town Council Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RTDDL5PZMVH00 Minutes: Resolved that the application be noted.