Minutes of a meeting of the Town Council PLANNING COMMITTEE held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Lymington on Wednesday 16th October 2013 at 6:00pm.
PRESENT: Cllr Douglas Rogerson (Chairman), Cllr Jacqui England, Cllr Anna Rostand, Cllr Anne Corbridge (Deputy Chairman) and Cllr Martina Humber
Also present: Ethel Kingston (Minutes Clerk)
APOLOGIES
Cllrs Michael White and Ted Jearrad
MINUTES
Cllr Martina Humber attended meeting on 25th September 2013.
The previous Minutes were resolved and approved. All in favour.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Anne Corbridge declared an interest in application 13/10814
I, Cllr Anna Rostand, am expressing an opinion on the evidence currently available before me but I reserve the right to change my view in the light of any additional evidence that might come forward at a future date.
PUBLIC SECTION
Members of public spoke on applications 13/11132 and 13/10710
MATTERS ARISING
None
Deferred Applications
LIST OF APPLICATIONS
308. 13/10710 Travis Perkins, Grove Road, Lymington SO41 9RF (Amended Plans)
Development of 23 dwellings comprised; 2 three-storey block of 5 flats; 1 three-storey terrace of 3 houses; garage block with ancillary studios over; 1 terrace of 7 houses; one pair of semi-detached houses; 1 house; access; parking; landscaping; bin/cycle store; demolition of existing
Mr Laney Pennyfarthing Holmes Ltd
REFUSAL RECOMMENDED (4)
· Overdevelopment of Site
· Out of Character, not complying with Local Distinctiveness
· Impact on road, trees, access and parking inadaquet
309. 13/11228 Epicurian House, Sway Road, Lymington SO41 8NN
Use of office as residential dwelling
DMG Retirement Trust Ltd
Permitted Development
310. 13/11132 32 Clinton Road, Lymington SO41 9EA
Single-storey extension
GDonvito Architects
REFUSAL RECOMMENDED (4)
· Overshadowing No 34
· Out of character with local street scene and contrary to Local Distinctiveness
311. 13/11135 31 North Close, Lymington SO41 9BW
Single-storey front porch and bay window extension
R Elliott Associates Ltd
Withdrawn
312. 13/10814 Buckland Cottage, Hollywood Lane, Lymington SO41 8HD
Temporary installation of a through floor lift & step lift and bath (Application for Listed Building Consent)
Mr & Mrs Shields
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
· Subject to Conservation Officers comments upon the temporary nature of the alterations
313. 13/11139 29 Lodge Road, Pennington, Lymington SO41 8HH
Single-storey rear extension; roof alterations and roof lights in association with new first floor
Mr & Ms Guppy & Frampton
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
· Subject to Conservation Officers report
314. 13/11144 Southend House, 17 Church Lane, Lymington SO41 3RA
Wall mounted plaque (Application for Listed Building Consent)
Sayers
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
315. 13/11145 48 High Street, Lymington SO41 9AF
Wall mounted plaque (Application for Listed Building Consent)
Sayers
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
316. 13/11146 26 High Street, Lymington SO41 9AF
Wall mounted plaque (Application for Listed Building Consent)
Sayers
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
317. 13/11147 St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery, New Street, Lymington SO41 9BH
Wall mounted plaque (Application for Listed Building Consent)
Sayers
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
318. 13/11148 Lymington Community Centre, 18 New Street, Lymington SO41 9BQ
Wall mounted plaque (Application for Listed Building)
Sayers
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
319. 13/11185 Kedros House, 2 Highfield, Lymington SO41 9GB
First-floor extension; Juliette balcony; single-storey rear extension; roof lights; new window / fenestration alterations to side elevations; use of garage as ancillary living; re-build chimney
Mr Ashworth
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
· Subject to Conservation Officers being satisfied with the appropriateness of the changes to this important building
320. 13/11187 Kedros House, 2 Highfield, Lymington SO41 9GB
First-floor extension; Juliette balcony; single-storey rear extension; roof lights; new window / fenestration alterations and refurbishment; re-build chimney; re-slate roof (Application for Listed Building Consent)
Mr Ashworth
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
· Subject to Conservation Officers being satisfied with the appropriateness of the changes to this important building
Cllr Jacquie England left at 6.25pm
321. 13/11190 48 Spartina Drive, Lymington SO41 9FE
Two-storey side extension
Mr MH Beckley
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
322. 13/11117 Unit 7, Lymington Enterprise Centre, Ampress Lane, Lymington SO41 8LZ
Fenestration alterations to front elevation
EMG Ltd
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
323. 13/11200 9 Bitterne Way, Lymington SO41 3PA
First-floor front extension incorporating new porch; front and rear dormers in association with new first floor; single-storey rear extension
Mr & Mrs Burnell
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
· Subject to obscure windows being used
324. 13/11209 56 High Street, Lymington SO41 9AH
Continued display of non-illuminated fascia & hanging sign (Application for Listed Building Consent)
Nealfirth Retail ltd
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
325. NFNPA
13/99832 Sandpipers, Normandy Lane, Lymington SO41 8AE
Insertion of dormer at first floor; ground floor extension; enlargement of existing dormer at first floor; revised fenestration to basement and ground floor; extension of existing balcony
REFUSAL RECOMMENDED (4)
· We support Case Officers concern on proposed extension
326. TPO/
13/0718 Round Bays, Yaldhurst Lane, Pennington, Lymington SO41 8HD
T1 – Oak – Remove 1st limb over property back to main stem
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
327. CONS/
13/0756 Silvretta Court, New Street, Lymington SO41 3BQ
Fell 1 Conifer, 1 Fruit tree and 1 Willow. Reduce the heights of a Purple Plum and Cherry by 1 m, and a group of conifers by 3 m. Reduce a Bay to lower growth and shorten lower branches of a conifer by 2 m
There is no reason for work to be done, and comments are deferred pending receipt of this information
328. TPO/
13/0752 Oakdene, Woodside Avenue, Lymington SO41 9FG
T1 & T2 – Oak – Crown reduce by the removal of the outermost 1.5 – 2 metres of leaf bearing canopy back to suitable secondary growth points, ensuring a flowing line and a natural crown habit for the species. Resulting pruning cuts will not exceed 75mm dia
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
329. CONS/
13/0630 18 St Thomas Park, Lymington SO41 9NF
1 – Whitebeam and 1 – Pyrus Chanticlear – Reduce the crown by approximately 15%.
Request to carry out this work as necessary for a period of 10 years
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
330. CONS
13/0739 75 Southampton Road, Lymington SO41 9GH
Overall reduction of one Judus tree by up to 2m
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
331. TPO/
13/0788 19 Waterford Lane, Lymington SO41 3PT
2 x Oak (A&B) – Reduce the canopy of both trees by about 2.5 metres, lift the canopy by about 1.5 metres. Reduce / Remove deadwood
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
332. TPO/
13/0807 20 Kings Road, Lymington SO41 9GS
Prune 1 x Ash tree to shorten branches overhanging 10 Filton Road
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
333. CONS/
13/0797 Little Hayes, Grove Road, Lymington SO41 3RN
T1 – Holm Oak – Crown lift to height of boundary wall
T3 – Yew – Reduce by maximum of 3 metres
T4 – Bay tip prune by maximum of 1.5 metres to form dome canopy
T7 – Holly – Fell
T8-T11 – Yew – Fell
T12 – Beech – Tip prune away from balcony to give 0.5 metre clearance
T13 – Bay – Tip prune to contain
T2 – Plane
T5 – Wellingtonia Remove dead wood
T6 – Beech
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
334. TPO/
13/0793 10 Ravenscourt Road, Lymington SO41 3PJ
Reduce the crown of one oak by 30%
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED (3)
335. CONS/
13/0789 Grove Gardens, Grove Road, Lymington SO41 9GH
Prune 3 Plane trees, one Lime, two Liquidambars. Fell 3 Cherries
Cannot comment as this is the Council’s own application
LIST OF DECISIONS
336. 13/10913 7 Lawn Road, Pennington, Lymington Granted/cond
337. 12/99223 36 High Street, Lymington Granted/cond
338. 13/10960 140 Southampton Road, Lymington Withdrawn
339. 13/10964 3 Grove Pastures, Lymington Granted/cond
340. 13/11048 9 Haven Point, Waterloo Road, Lymington Prior Approval
341. 13/11070 Primrose Cottage, Woodside Lane, Lymington Withdrawn
342. 13/10636 6 St Thomas Street, Lymington Withdrawn
343. 13/10931 Funchal, Yarrell Mead, Pennington, Lymington Granted/cond
344. 13/11019 The Sportsman Arms, The Square, Lymington Granted/cond
345. 13/11042 5 Lockerley Close, Lymington Was Lawfull
346. 13/11068 Park View, 15 Rookes Lane, Lymington GPD Approval
347. 13/10877 39 High Street, Lymington Granted/cond
348. 13/11135 31 North Close, Lymington Withdrawn
349. CORRESPONDENCE
i. Email from NFNPA re Tree Works CONS 13/0677 – works approved in view of additional comments
ii. Email from NFDC re Allocation of Transport Developers’ Contribution - noted
iii. Email from HCC re High Quality Recycle Aggregate Washing facility and Cladding of Recycle plant at Manor Farm Recycling Facilities - noted
Cllr Martina Humber left at 6.50pm
350. TRANSPORT
There is to be informal meeting between HCC and NFDC on transport matters next Wednesday at which the Captains Row traffic issue is to be discussed. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are to be present
351. OTHER
None
TO CONFIRM THE NEXT PLANNING & HIGHWAYS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2013
The meeting concluded at 7.00pm
Date……………………… Chairman ………………………………….
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