Agenda, decisions and minutes

Planning Committee - Thursday, 22nd June 2023 7.30 pm

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

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

Items
No.	Item
34.	Apologies for absence Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillors Dawson, and Goodman- Bradbury. Resolved that the apologies be noted.
35.	Agreement of the Agenda between Parts I and II Minutes: There was no Part II.
36.	Declarations of Interest To declare any disclosable interests relating to the forthcoming items of business (if any). Minutes: There were no declarations of interest.
37.	Dispensations To receive and consider requests for dispensation (if any). Minutes: There were no dispensations.
38.	Minutes PDF 235 KB To approve and sign the minutes of the Planning Committee held on Minutes: Members considered the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on the 1^st June 2023. Resolved that the minutes of the meeting held on the 1^st June 2023 be approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct and accurate record.
39.	Correspondence PDF 117 KB To receive correspondence on planning matters. Minutes: Item 6 Correspondence: Applications granted in support of this council’s recommendation: · Reference: 23/00590/HOU Location: 22 Stonelands Park, Dawlish Proposal: Single storey rear extension, upper floor side extension and porch to front · Reference: 22/01481/FUL Location: Timaru Gardens, Forest Fungi And Farm Shop Proposal: Change of use from agricultural worker’s dwelling to agricultural use and ancillary purposes including planting rooms Applications granted contrary to this Council’s recommendation: · Reference: 23/00672/HOU Location: 3 Mount Pleasant Road, Dawlish Warren Proposal: Lower ground floor rear extension with terrace over and ground floor side/rear extension (retrospective) · Reference: 23/00076/HOU Location: 9 Oak Hill, Dawlish Proposal: Extension to the rear and a car parking space at the front Applications refused in support of this Council’s recommendation: None Applications refused contrary to this Council’s recommendation: None
40.	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: The Chair proposed that item 9 be taken before item 8 as there was a member of the public in attendance to speak on this item. Resolved that item 9 be taken before item 8. At this juncture, the Committee agreed to suspend standing orders to enable the public to address the meeting. There was one member of the public that wanted to speak in favour of item 23/00070/FUL. Standing orders were reinstated upon completion of public participation time.
41.	23/00780/HOU - 22 East Cliff Road, Dawlish Location: DAWLISH - 22 East Cliff Road, Dawlish Proposal: First floor extension and conversion of existing garage to create additional accommodation and Annexe Applicant: Mr & Mrs Starr Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RU2LWSPZFUY00 Decision: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection subject to the annexe remaining ancillary to the main house. This Council would like to request that a London Plane or similar tree is replanted further down the garden. Minutes: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection subject to the annexe remaining ancillary to the main house. This Council would like to request that a London Plane or similar tree is replanted further down the garden.
42.	23/00070/FUL - 27 Badlake Hill, Dawlish Location: DAWLISH - 27 Badlake Hill, Dawlish Proposal: Dwelling with integral garage Applicant: Mr & Mrs Knowles Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RODQXQPZHTD00 Decision: Resolved that this Council Recommends No Objection to the application. Minutes: Resolved that this Council Recommends No Objection to the application.
43.	23/00929/LBC - Lower Rixdale Farm, Lower Dawlish Water Location: DAWLISH - Lower Rixdale Farm , Lower Dawlish Water Proposal: Replacement windows and doors Applicant: Mr & Mrs Lawson Spiller Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RV7FBZPZH2O00 Decision: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection to the application and would like to add that they have no objection to the use of double glazed windows on listed buildings to help tackle climate change. Minutes: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection to the application and would like to add that they have no objection to the use of double glazed windows on listed buildings to help tackle climate change.
44.	23/00926/FUL - Land At 295706 76722, Brook Street, Dawlish Location: DAWLISH - Land At 295706 76722, Brook Street Proposal: New gauging station to monitor the river levels and improve data collection at the site for future flood events Applicant: Mr M Gregson Environment Agency Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RV66XNPZH1L00 Decision: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection to the application. Minutes: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection to the application.
45.	23/00976/FUL - South Bank, Hall Lane, Dawlish Location: DAWLISH - South Bank , Hall Lane Proposal: Replacement dwelling and self-contained detached annexe Applicant: Mr & Mrs Rene Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RVL32APZHH000 Decision: Resolved that this Council Recommends Refusal based on; · It is an additional building in undeveloped coast · It is overdevelopment · It is out of character with the street scene · There is insufficient water treatment which exacerbates flooding · It creates a loss of privacy for their neighbours · It sets an undesirable precedent Minutes: Councillor Heath abstained from the vote. Resolved that the majority of Council Recommends Refusal based on; · It is an additional building in undeveloped coast · It is overdevelopment · It is out of character with the street scene · There is insufficient water treatment which exacerbates flooding · It creates a loss of privacy for their neighbours · It sets an undesirable precedent
46.	23/00715/TPO - 17 Stonelands Park, Dawlish Location: DAWLISH - 17 Stonelands Park, Dawlish Proposal: T1, Multi-stemmed Sycamore: Pollard. T2, Elm and Sycamore: Pollard at approx. fence height. T3, Sycamore: Pollard T4, Elder: Pollard Applicant: Ian O'Connor Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RTL65RPZN3H00 Decision: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection subject to the Arboricultural Officer’s approval. Minutes: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection subject to the Arboricultural Officer’s approval.
47.	23/00917/HOU - 56 Lower Drive, Dawlish Location: DAWLISH - 56 Lower Drive, Dawlish Proposal: Single storey front and side extensions Applicant: Mr M Hodgkinson Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RV5Q9HPZH0M00 Decision: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection subject to pursuing the suggestion from the bat and nesting bird survey report of the opportunity of installing one bat box and two bird nest boxes. Minutes: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection subject to pursuing the suggestion from the bat and nesting bird survey report of the opportunity of installing one bat box and two bird nest boxes.
48.	23/00992/TPO - 36 Richards Close, Dawlish Location: DAWLISH - 36 Richards Close, Dawlish Proposal: These 2 trees are very close together. They have grown large for the location and they are becoming leggy and nearly touching the neighbouring property. The trees have slight signs of dieback within the crown. T1 and T2, Pines: Remove low branches as identifed in the submitted images. Applicant: Lesley Morgan Empower Housing Association Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RVR0XWPZHMD00 Decision: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection subject to the Arboricultural Officer’s approval. Minutes: Resolved that this Council recommends No Objection subject to the Arboricultural Officer’s approval.
49.	23/00305/MAJ - Site of Shell Cove House, 19 Old Teignmouth Road Location: DAWLISH - Site Of Shell Cove House , 19 Old Teignmouth Road Proposal: Construction of 14 townhouses with associated landscaping, access, and infrastructure Applicant: Affinity Web Link: https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RQ6KNNPZJKC00 Decision: Resolved that this Council Recommends Refusal on the basis of; · Potential cliff erosion due to a landslide · Some of the buildings are too close to the edge of the cliff (particularly units 11, 12, 13 and 14) · The absence of a report from Network Rail · It is a coastal protection zone · There are concerns over the removal of wildlife and the panoramic views · The lack of management plan to avoid disturbances, such as working at weekends and finishing at 6pm. This Council further resolved that if the Officer is minded to approve, this Council requests that the application goes to Committee. Minutes: Resolved that this Council Recommends Refusal on the basis of; · Potential cliff erosion due to a landslide · Some of the buildings are too close to the edge of the cliff (particularly units 11, 12, 13 and 14) · The absence of a report from Network Rail · It is a coastal protection zone · There are concerns over the removal of wildlife and the panoramic views · The lack of management plan to avoid disturbances, such as working at weekends and finishing at 6pm. This Council further resolved that if the Officer is minded to approve, this Council requests that the application goes to Committee on the grounds as stated on the refusal.