Agenda and draft minutes

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Foden.

Resolved that the apology be noted.

There was no Part II.

To declare any disclosable interests relating to the forthcoming items of business (if any).

Councillor Goodman- Bradbury declared an interest on agenda item 16 - Teignmouth Neighbourhood Development Plan Submission Consultation - by virtue of being an executive member for housing at Teignbridge and declared that she wouldn’t vote or comment on the item.

To receive and consider requests for dispensation (if any).

There were no dispensations.

To approve and sign the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 5^th October 2023.

Members considered the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on the 5^th October 2023.

Resolved that the minutes of the meeting held on the 5^th October 2023 be approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct and accurate record.

To receive correspondence on planning matters.

Councillor Wrigley joined the meeting.

Item 6

Correspondence:

Applications granted in support of this council’s recommendation: 

·         Reference: 23/01603/TPO

Location: Innisfree Smugglers Lane, Dawlish

Proposal: Beech (G1)- hedgerow coppice because trees interfere with power and BT lines. Acer (G2) – fell because trees interfered with power and BT lines.

·         Reference: 23/00902/HOU

Location: 46 Lower Drive, Dawlish

Proposal: Single storey side and rear extension and extension to existing dormers

Applications granted contrary to this Council’s recommendation:

                    None

Applications refused in support of this Council’s recommendation:

·         Reference: 23/01110/CLDE

Location: Whiteroc Stables Greenway Lane, Dawlish

Proposal: Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of part of stable block as residential dwelling

Applications refused contrary to this Council’s recommendation:

·         Reference: 23/01646/TPO

Location: 17 Prospect House, Dawlish

Proposal: Rear Garden of Prospect House; T23 - X1 Mature Holm Oak- Crown reduce overall back to previous pruning points or by removing approximately 2.0 metres from branch tips

T24 – X1 English Oak Tree – Crown reduce overall back to previous pruning points or by removing approximately 2.0 metres from branch tips

Applications granted not in support or refusal of this Council’s recommendation:

·         Reference: 23/01625/TPO

Location: Derncleugh, Holcombe Drive, Dawlish

Proposal: Felling of two Eucalyptus trees (T1 & T2) within the grounds of Derncleugh

·         Reference: 23/01640/TPO

Location: Rear of 8-10 Juniper Drive, Dawlish

Proposal: T001. Oak. Tree removal recommended due to foreseeable further decline and poor physiological and structural condition

To consider, and amend as appropriate, whether the following request should be sent to the head of the planning at Teignbridge District council;

‘Dawlish Town Council requests in future that Teignbridge District Council does not send DTC planning committee routine planning applications to be considered for approval until at least 7 working days has passed since TDC has sent out letters and/or posted on the property, to near-by neighbours of the applicant.’

The Committee considered the request to send to Teignbridge Planning and agreed the wording of the letter should be amended as follows;

‘Dawlish Town Council requests in future that Teignbridge District Council holds onto Planning Applications until comments have time to come in, where possible, prior to sending to Dawlish Town Council in time for their Committee meetings so that they can make recommendations and comments on a more complete picture.’

Council Wrigley abstained from the vote.

Resolved that the Planning Committee will send the following letter to the Head of Place and Commercial Services and the Development manager at Teignbridge;

‘Dawlish Town Council requests in future that Teignbridge District Council holds onto Planning Applications until comments have time to come in, where possible, prior to sending to Dawlish Town Council in time for their Committee meetings so that they can make recommendations and comments on a more complete picture.’

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.

There were no members of the public present.

Location: DAWLISH - 5 Bunting Way, Dawlish

Proposal: Two storey front extension and single storey rear extension with

balcony over

Applicant: Mrs & Mr Keenan

Web Link:

https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=S1JCXAPZGBX00

Councillor Wrigley abstained from the vote.

This Council recommends No Objection but have concerns over and would suggest a drainage engineer checks the impact on the French drain as the proposal is building up to the drain.

Location: DAWLISH - Golden Sands And Peppermint Park Caravan And Chalet

Park , Warren Road

Proposal: Siting of 25 timber camping pods, gravel foundation pads, footpaths

and associated facilities (retrospective)

Applicant: Park Holidays UK Ltd

Web Link:

https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RZYC61PZMDW00

Councillor A. James left the room.

This Council Recommends Refusal on the basis that;

·         The location is on open countryside outside of the settlement limit

·         It is in a critical drainage area

·         The proposal has already been done without permission

·         There is an inherent fire risk with the gas cylinders (and the only way out is past these gas cylinders)

·         The road is unsuitable

·         The road is unpassable for emergency vehicles

·         The land is set aside for biodiversity

·         It is overdevelopment of the site

This Council further resolved that if the Officer is minded to approve, this Council requests that the application is called into Committee.

Councillor A. James re- entered the room.

Location: DAWLISH - Lightly Salted , 3A Fordens Lane

Proposal: Single storey rear extension with balcony over

Applicant: Mr D Jones

Web Link:

https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=S1YPO9PZGU400

This Council recommends No Objection to the application as set out.

Location: DAWLISH - Golden Sands Holiday Park, Week Lane

Proposal: Alterations and extensions to existing clubhouse and reception/shop

building including hard landscaping, crazy golf area and associated

works

Applicant: Park Holidays UK Ltd

Web Link:

https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=S2445VPZGZC00

This Council Recommends Refusal on the basis that:

·         The proposed area is in a critical drainage area which the flood report doesn’t mention (see attached image)

·         There is no attenuation scheme in place

·         There is no independent drainage report

·         There is no mention of where the roof water is being distributed

·         There should be a report from South West Water

This Council further resolved that they recommend a site visit be done and that if the Officer is minded to approve, this Council requests that the application is called into Committee.

Location: DAWLISH - 16 Teignmouth Road, Dawlish

Proposal: Single storey side extension

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Murden

Web Link:

https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=S2B73QPZ01U00

This Council recommends No Objection subject to there being a one meter gap between the back of the new wall and the boundary fence.

Location: DAWLISH - Land Off Exeter Road, Grebe Row

Proposal: One monolith sign, two signs making V-board, build up letters

enamelled on gable and build up letters enamelled above entrance

Applicant: Mr Chris Womack Maria Mallaband Care Group

Web Link:

https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RZ30COPZLE700

This Council recommends No Objection to the application as set out.

Location: DAWLISH - 1 Pinewood Close, Dawlish

Proposal: Conversion of garage to a habitable living space and associated works

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Martin

Web Link:

https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=S2GUGJPZHBL00

This Council recommends No Objection providing that the conversion remains ancillary to the main house.

To consider the Teignmouth Neighbourhood Development Plan 2023 and make any representations using the online response form (template provided).

Members considered the Teignmouth Neighbourhood Development Plan with particular note to policies NE 2 & NE3.

Resolved that the committee recommend to Full Council to endorse Teignmouth Neighbourhood Development Plan with particular note to policies NE 2 & NE 3 and endorse their conclusion and further recommend encouraging Members to also submit their comments individually.

Location: DAWLISH - Land Adjacent To The Public Footpath, The Strand

Proposal: Placement of two bench seats

Applicant: Ms Angie Weatherhead Dawlish Town Council

Web Link:

https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=S2ERHDPZH8U00

The Chairman proposed that item 17 be taken before item 16.

Resolved that agenda item 17 be taken before agenda item 16 .

Resolved that this Council are happy that the application be noted.