NEWQUAY TOWN COUNCIL. Planning & Licensing Committee Meeting

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1 NEWQUAY TOWN COUNCIL Planning & Licensing Committee Meeting Minutes of the Planning & Licensing Committee Meeting held on Monday 9 th March 2015 at 2pm in the Council Chamber, Municipal Offices, Marcus Hill, Newquay. Present: Cllrs S Carter (Chairman), D Daniel (Vice-Chairman), D Sleeman, G Edwards, Miss J Kenny and J Fitter Also attending: Mr J Piwecki (Deputy Town Clerk), Mrs J Bashford (notetaker) and two members of the public P082/15 Apologies: Cllrs J Rainbow and Leadbetter gave their apologies. P083/15 - Declarations of Interest and Dispensations: None. P084/15 - To Approve the Minutes of the Meetings held on 23 rd February Minute Ref: P051/15 ( ) RE: To discuss and make any decisions on previous Planning Applications The Deputy Town Clerk wished to clarify with members their decision regarding 55 Trenance Road as it had been listed incorrectly in the previous minutes as No Objection. Members confirmed the change of decision on 55 Trenance Road was Objection. It was Proposed by Cllr G Edwards, Seconded by Cllr S Carter and RESOLVED unanimously that the Minutes of the Meeting held on 23 rd February 2015 were correctly recorded and they were adopted and signed by the Chairman. P085/15 Matters Arising: Minute Ref: P070/15 ( ) RE: To consider Planning Applications and correspondence relating to Applications - PA14/12156 The Deputy Town Clerk had received a response from the Planning Officer querying the Town Councils comment on Planning Application PA14/ The Town Council supported the previous application however objected the most recent application. The officer wished to clarify the Committees stance and whether the decision to object remained the same. Members agreed to maintain the objection and Cllr Miss Kenny would discuss the application further with the Planning Officer. P086/15 - Matters Referred: The Localism Committee has requested all other Committees feedback any assets/services which they feel should be considered as part of the devolution process. Members agreed in light of the recent Pentire Esplanade Project, the Esplanade Green should become part of the devolution process to allow for the Town to have wider control. Page 1 of 6

2 P087/15 - To invoke Standing Order 3(e) to allow members of the public to speak: It was proposed by Cllr S Carter, seconded by Cllr D Daniel and RESOLVED unanimously to invoke Standing Order 3(e) to permit External reports and allow questions from members of the public. P088/15 Public Question Time: - Member of the public 1: Mr Chris Campion PA14/07801 Henwood Crescent Mr Chris Campion said that he had put in an application which he later withdrew. He then put in another application, and wished to approach the Council for its thoughts on how he could address concerns raised on the previous application. Through discussion Mr Campion informed members the access issues had now been addressed as much as possible with added turning space for vehicles. Whilst members did not wish to comment on the application itself until it had been formally submitted to the Council, they approved of Mr Campion s willingness to address the previous concerns in the new application. - Member of the public 2: Cllr Mrs Joan Bowden PA14/10437 Cllr Mrs Bowden said that she was still receiving complaints regarding the artificial football pitch. There were existing noise issues and concerns over the Town Council s vote to change the decision on the application to No Objection, as the Environmental Officer was holding to her view of objection. Members informed Cllr Bowden that the Committee was within its rights to change the decision based on the report from the Case Officer. The Town Council wished for the application to be called into Central Area Planning to allow for it to be given greater consideration at County level. The planning application had now been called in to Cornwall Council. Members felt that either Cllr Daniel or Cllr Carter should attend Central Planning Meeting to represent the Town Councils view on the application. At this time 2 members of the public left the meeting (2:30pm) P089/15 To Reinstate the meeting It was proposed by Cllr D Daniel, seconded by Cllr S Carter and RESOLVED unanimously to reinstate the meeting. P090/15 Officers Reports and Public Consultations (a) Licensing (i) Bunker Café, Tower Road, Newquay, TR7 1LT (New Entertainment/Alcohol) The applicant had made contact and understood the Committee s concerns regarding licensing objectives. The applicant said that she could afford to install CCTV monitoring and had also obtained a 9 year lease from the Golf Club. The applicant explained that the Golf Club had very tight restrictions and would Page 2 of 6

3 need to consult the Golf Club Committee on any amendments. Drinks would only be consumed in the café or on the terrace and clear notices to this effect would be erected. It was proposed by Cllr D Daniel, seconded by Cllr J Fitter and RESOLVED unanimously to Withdraw Representation. Withdraw Representation P091/15 Pre-Application Advice Process (on-going). P092/15 To discuss and make decisions on Planning Applications. None P093/15 To consider Planning Applications and correspondence relating to Applications (list attached): 1. Application No. PA15/00311 Change of use from dwelling to House in Multiple Occupation including first floor extension to the rear. Ferndale 62 Crantock Street Newquay Cornwall Mr Ken Ling Elite Profiles Ltd / We feel this is an un neighbourly development in a largely residential area. Due to limited parking provision we feel this is an inappropriate location and do not agree with the change of use to a HMO. Proposed: Cllr D Sleeman Seconded: Cllr G Edwards Decision: RESOLVED to OBJECT as Cllr Miss J Kenny abstained from the vote. Object 2. Application No. PA15/00801 Change of use from B1 light industrial use to 3 no: residential units (amendments to previous approval 10/00658, now lapsed). Old Pump House Rear of 67 to 69 Mount Wise Newquay Cornwall Mr Mark Weston and Mr Jim Hubber / We have serious concerns over the lack of parking provision for this proposed development. We feel the principle of developing the site is sound however parking provision and access needs to be addressed. We also have concerns there is potential for this development to impact on the Public Footpath 29/2. Proposed: Cllr D Sleeman Decision: RESOLVED unanimously to OBJECT as Object Page 3 of 6

4 3. Application No. PA15/00826 Proposed change of use of tractor and implement building to a dwelling. Agricultural Building Merbein Farm Tregurrian Hill Tregurrian Mr J Darcy / We feel this is an inappropriate, isolated development in a rural area. Proposed: Cllr Miss J Kenny Decision: RESOLVED unanimously to OBJECT as Object 4. Application No. PA15/00829 Advertisement Consent for all existing signage retained, with 2 no: sets of existing built up letters having new internal illuminations, 1 no: existing sign to have new printed back panel and 1 no: projecting sign to have new printed back panel. The Walkabout Inn The Crescent Newquay Cornwall Mrs Nichola Thompson Play Design Consultants Ltd / We would expect a condition that the signage is only illuminated during the hours the premises is in operation. Proposed: Cllr Miss Joanna Kenny Decision: RESOLVED unanimously to SUPPORT as Support 5. Application No. PA15/01306 Removal of glazed shopfront 64 Bank Street Newquay Cornwall TR7 1AX Mr D Pettit / We assume the applicant has taken into consideration increased exposure to the weather through the removal of the glazed shop front. Proposed: Cllr Miss J Kenny Decision: RESOLVED unanimously to SUPPORT as Support 6. Application No. PA15/01457 Page 4 of 6

5 First floor extension 6 Dukes Way Newquay Cornwall TR7 2RW Mrs Rachel Headland / No known issues of overlooking and matches the street scene. Proposed: Cllr S Carter Seconded: Cllr D Sleeman Decision: RESOLVED unanimously to SUPPORT as Support P094/15 To discuss and make any decisions on Kinglsey & Walker s development issues: On-going. A meeting was held on Friday 6 th March 2015 when various issues arose including issues with traffic and the roundabout. P095/15 To discuss and make any comments on active Traffic consultations: Consultation had been carried out by Cornwall Council for proposals of a Loading Bay on East Street and Church Street. This would be placed on the Agenda for the next meeting. P096/15 To discuss and make any decisions on representations appertaining to the derelict hotel sites in Newquay: Cllr Sleeman had received a complaint on the old Tolcarne site. Members of the DBWP were happy to take this on board. P097/15 To discuss and make any decisions appertaining to a Neighbourhood Plan: The Neighbourbood Plan was progressing well. A steering group meeting was being arranged where representatives from St Ives and St Just would be attending to discuss policies. St Ives were attempting to make their own policy on addressing the increasing issue of properties being sold for second homes. P098/15 To discuss and make any decisions regarding a Boundary Review for Newquay Parish: Members agreed to review this upon return of Cllr J Rainbow. P099/15 - Other Correspondence: PA14/10437 Proposed 3G Synthetic Pitch/Treviglas School. This application has been called in to Central Area Planning. Cornwall Council - Parking Charges Consultation The Deputy Town Clerk read out Cornwall Councils response to the Town Councils letter regarding the proposal to keep the parking charges at 1 in the evening for Town Centre Car parks. Page 5 of 6

6 Members asked The Deputy Town Clerk to respond saying that a 1.50 charge had never previously been recommended or mentioned as stated by Cornwall Council. Cllr Miss Kenny believed there would be no loss in income should the 1 remain and the forecasted losses had been overestimated. P100/15 Terms of Reference and Risk Assessment Update: None. P101/15 - Items for information and discussion only: None. P102/15 - Date and time of the next meeting: The next meeting will be held on Monday 23rd March 2015 at 2pm in the Committee Room, Marcus Hill, Newquay. The Chairman thanked those attending and the meeting closed at 3:40pm. Signed... Chairman Cllr S Carter Date... Page 6 of 6