NEWQUAY TOWN COUNCIL. Planning Committee Meeting. Also attending: Mr A Curtis (Town Clerk) and 5 members of the public and 1 member of the press.

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1 NEWQUAY TOWN COUNCIL Planning Committee Meeting Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 22 nd April 2013 at 2pm in the Council Chamber, Municipal Offices, Marcus Hill, Newquay. Present: Cllrs J Rainbow (Chairman), Mrs J Bunt (1 st Vice Chairman), D Sleeman (2 nd Vice Chairman), Mrs J Crocker, S Carter, Mrs J Fair, K Towill, J Fitter and Miss J Kenny. Also attending: Mr A Curtis (Town Clerk) and 5 members of the public and 1 member of the press. P113/13 - Apologies: None received. P114/13 - Declarations of Interest: As and when. Cllr Fitter stated that he reserves the right to change his decision on any relevant applications based on further information as he sits on the Cornwall Council planning committee. At this point it was Proposed by Cllr J Rainbow, Seconded by Cllr Mrs J Crocker and RESOLVED unanimously to move item 11 forwards to allow members of the public to speak. P115/13 To invoke Standing Order 1.10 to allow members of the public to speak It was proposed by Cllr Rainbow, Seconded by Cllr Mrs Crocker and RESOLVED unanimously to invoke Standing Order 1.10 to permit External Reports and to receive questions from members of the public. P116/13 - Public Question Time: A. Monmouth Properties: Old Bus Station Site Redevelopment s (Pre-Planning) Mrs D Hume gave a brief account of the background to the scheme. Finely balanced economic viability. HQ family friendly Outside dining terrace at ground floor Mr G Williams outlined the proposed development and design. Mr A Mendelsohn gave details of the public realm proposals which included a proposed way of rectifying the problems identified in the previous scheme relating to vehicular movements. Cllr Rainbow asked about the timescale of the development. - Mrs Hume confirmed their target is 12 months (trading for next summer) and clarified that consideration is needed quite urgently on the question regarding the toilets. Page 1 of 6

2 Cllr Miss Kenny stated we need toilets there. The Town Clerk clarified the position and delegated authority in place. Cllr Mrs Fair stated she liked the reduced scale and believed it was a well thought out scheme. Cllr Mrs Bunt stated there are no sour grapes about Newquay Town Council not getting this site, this development looks great. At this point 3 members of the public and 1 member of the press left the meeting (14:40). B. Mr and Mrs Adams 35 Glamis Road, Newquay Mr Adams addressed members on the 2 nd application on the agenda as the applicant (35 Glamis Road, Newquay) and wished to seek the support of members. Mr Adams gave some background information on the proposed plans. Cllr Miss Kenny asked whether they have consulted neighbours. Mr Adams Yes, we have spoken with the nearest neighbours and although they seemed supportive, they have objected on the website. P117/13 To reinstate the meeting At this point, it was Proposed by Cllr J Rainbow, Seconded by Cllr Mrs Crocker and RESOLVED unanimously to reconvene the meeting. P118/13 - To Approve the Minutes of the Meeting held on 8 th April 2013 It was Proposed by Cllr Rainbow, Seconded by Cllr Miss Kenny and RESOLVED unanimously that the minutes of the meeting held on 8 th April 2013 were correctly recorded and they were adopted and signed by the Chairman. P119/13 - Matters Arising: None. P120/13 - Matters Referred: All on the Agenda. P121/13 Officers Reports and Public Consultations a. Licensing (if any): None. P122/13 Pre-application Advice Process This item is on-going. At this point it was Proposed by Cllr Miss Kenny, Seconded by Cllr Sleeman and RESOLVED unanimously to move item 13 to this point. P123/13 To consider Planning Applications and Correspondence relating to Applications At this point it was proposed by Cllr Miss Kenny, Seconded by Cllr Carter and RESOLVED unanimously to move item 2 to be discussed first. Page 2 of 6

3 1. Application No. PA13/01596 Side and rear extension 35 Glamis Road Newquay Cornwall TR7 2RY Mr & Mrs Adams /61993 We know of 1 objector. The precedent has already been set in the street. Proposed: Cllr J Fitter Seconded: Cllr Mrs J Fair Decision: RESOLVED to SUPPORT as 7 voted in favour and 2 abstentions. At this point Mr and Mrs Adams left the meeting (15:06). 2. Application No. PA13/01595 Detached annexe for parents 204 Henver Road Newquay Cornwall TR7 3EH Mr & Mrs Lucas / Precedent already set in the area. Proposed: Cllr Miss J Kenny Seconded: Cllr Mrs J Fair 3. Application No. PA13/01599 Convert two of the hotels car parks named Cliff Topp and Sea View into a car park with Automatic Number Plate Recognition System with Pay and Display machines and signage. Atlantic Hotel Dane Road Newquay Cornwall Miss Shona Hegarty Parking Eye Ltd / We leave it to the Hotel owners to make the appropriate arrangements for the management of their car parks. The signage is an essential part of the scheme. Proposed: Cllr Mrs J Bunt Seconded: Cllr Mrs J Fair Decision: RESOLVED to SUPPORT as 4. Application No. PA13/02307 Construction of Phases 2, 2a and3 of the Newquay Strategic Route highway and infrastructure comprising some 2.9km of highway, from a point near the Newquay to Par Railway line to Trevenson Road and the Quintrell Road A3058, with associated junctions and surface Page 3 of 6

4 water management features Land of Quintrell Road Newquay Cornwall Mr Tim Gray The Duchy of Cornwall / The overall scheme has been presented to us on many occasions with support and this is a natural progression. Proposed: Cllr S Carter Seconded: Cllr D Sleeman 5. Application No. PA13/02393 Construction of single storey extension to provide dining/family living room. Treffry King Edward Crescent Newquay Cornwall Mrs Annabelle Bennetts / Minimal change. Meets planning criteria. Proposed: Cllr D Sleeman Seconded: Cllr S Carter 6. Application No. PA13/02450 Existing roof line raised to accommodate proposed loft conversion and first floor extension to rear/side. Pen-Mor 38 Pentire Avenue Newquay Cornwall Dr Brian Hamilton / We believe the precedent has already been set by the planning permission awarded to number 36 (PA12/02989). Proposed: Cllr J Rainbow Seconded: Cllr Mrs J Crocker Decision: RESOLVED to offer No Objection as In the vote 1 member abstained. No Objection 7. Application No. PA13/02632 Extension to the existing house to provide disabled facilities and access by carers. 118 Henver Road Newquay Cornwall TR7 3EQ Mrs Joanne Kay / Fits into existing street scene. Minimal changes. No known objections. Page 4 of 6

5 Proposed: Cllr Mrs J Fair Seconded: Cllr J Rainbow P124/13 Footpath, Weed Control and Priory Woods a. Local Partnership 2013/14 Eligible funding It was proposed by Cllr Miss Kenny, Seconded by Cllr Rainbow and RESOLVED to accept the LMP for 2013/14 and to give Cllr Rainbow the authority to sign the acceptance form. Note to RFO P125/13 To discuss and make any decisions regarding to mooring boats at the Gannel It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Bunt, Seconded by Cllr Miss Kenny and RESOLVED unanimously to give the authority to the office to place removal signage on derelict boats. P126/13 Other Correspondence: None. P127/13 Terms of Reference and Risk Assessment Update It was proposed by Cllr Miss J Kenny, Seconded by Cllr J Rainbow and RESOLVED to RECOMMEND to Full Council that Footpaths, Open Spaces and Weed Control is removed from the Planning Committee in the future and that Dog Control Orders is incorporated into a re-formed Footpaths, Open Spaces and Weed Control Committee. Full Council Recommendation P128/13 Items for information and discussion only A. Cllr Mrs Bunt Homelessness in Priory Woods Agenda Cllr Mrs Bunt asked for an update. The Town Clerk confirmed that Cornwall Council has stated this is Duchy land and they will be informed. Members asked the Town Clerk to write a letter to Cornwall Council seeking clarification on who is responsible, where our leased land begins and ends and what can be done to rectify this. This is to be added to the next agenda. B. Cllr J Rainbow Community Infrastructure Levy Following a discussion regarding the Cornwall Council consultation on the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Members instructed the Clerk to write letter responding to the consultation. At this point (15:59) it was Proposed by Cllr Rainbow, Seconded by Cllr Mrs J Bunt and RESOLVED unanimously to extend the meeting for 15 minutes. Page 5 of 6

6 P129/13 - Date and time of the next meeting: The next meeting will not be held on Monday 13 th May 2013 as originally advertised, as this is an election year. The date and time of the meeting will be confirmed with the new councillors and advertised in the usual way. The Chairman thanked those attending and the meeting closed at 4:03pm. Signed... Chairman Date... Page 6 of 6