Councillors W Ashbridge (Northumberland County Councillor) G M Elliot, W N Ferguson, C G Hallam-Baker, A Hughes, E I Hunter, J D Lockie, A H Murray, L W Robson, J N Simpson, J E Smith, and J W Stephenson
IN ATTENDANCE :
Councillors J G Huthchinson and F I Simpson
136 APOLOGIES
Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors H Bettison, G P Horsburgh, G E Miller and R J Patterson.
137 1. DECLARATION OF INTEREST 1
[Note Declarations of interest were made in connection with the following matters :
(i) Councillor L W Robson – Agenda item 3; Planning Application 04/B/0287 – Bradford Kaims Caravan Park
(ii) Chris White – Agenda item 3, Planning Application 04/B/0234
(iv) Councillor J D Lockie – Agenda item 3 Planning Applications 04/B/0234 and 04/B/0274]
138 2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON 1ST JUNE 2004 1
DECISION: To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the Meeting of Planning Committee held on 1st June 2004.
139 3. DEVELOPMENT CONTROL 1
DECISION:
*** To make decisions on applications for planning permission as detailed in Appendix A to these Minutes.
[Notes to Applications:
03/B/1051 – Full Planning Application – Erection of two storey dwelling following demolition of existing, Land to the rear of 54 High Street, Belford NE70 7NJ
i) Notes of the Debate
There was no substantial debate on this item.
[Note: Planning Application 04/B/0121 deferred pending revision of proposal]
04/B/0233 – Full Planning Application - Erection of a building to create 3 no. town houses, Leslies Auction Galleries 33-37, Mount Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2BA
i) Notes of the Debate
Concern was expressed about the pressure on parking spaces in Tweedmouth.
04/B/0234 – Reserved Matters Application - Erection of two storey dwelling Land behind Callums Croft, Main Street, Horncliffe, Berwick-upon-Tweed
i) Declaration of Interest
Councillor J D Lockie and Chris White, having declared an interest, left the meeting during consideration of this application.
ii) Notes of the Debate
There was no substantial debate on this item.
04/B/0247 – Full Planning Application - Erection of a two storey dwelling Land adjacent to The Bungalow, Chare Ends, Holy Island
i) Verbal representations were made by
APPLICANT’S AGENT
Thomas Stewart
ii) Notes of the Debate
Mr Stewart drew attention to permission previously granted on this site and to two other windfall applications on the Island that had been given approval since the adoption of the Local Plan. He thought it anomalous that the site had not been included for development in the Local Plan. He also noted that the proposed dwelling was intended to house an elderly relative of his client.
Members expressed sympathy with the applicant but felt that the development would be contrary to policy at a time when discipline was needed to ensure that demand for new housing was well managed. It was suggested than an application for an annex to the existing property might be more in keeping with planning policy.
04/B/0268 – Full Planning Application - Erection of two semi-detached two storey dwellings following clearance of the site 36 Harbour Road, Beadnell, Chathill, NE67 5BB
i) Notes of the Debate
There was no substantial debate on this item.
04/B/0274 – Full Planning Application - Erection of an agricultural dwelling Bowsden Hall Farm, Bowsden, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2TN
i) Declaration of Interest
Councillor J D Lockie, having declared an interest, left the meeting during consideration of this application.
ii) Notes of the Debate
Members debated the appropriateness of an agricultural building of this size in such a prominent location in the village. Some felt that it would detract from the amenity of the area, others that it was in keeping with the existing use of the site.
A proposal to defer pending consultation on relocating the proposed building was rejected (3 for, 6 against).
The recommendation to approve subject to conditions was then agreed (7 for, 3 against).
04/B/0275 – Full Planning Application - Erection of thirty ‘affordable’ dwellings following clearance of the site Land at Dairy Cottage, Main Street, North Sunderland
i) Declaration of Interest
Councillor J N Simpson, having declared an interest, left the meeting during consideration of this application
ii) Letters
The following additional correspondence was received in relation to this application:
NAME DATE
Mrs J A H Robinson 26/05/04
Mr P Stuart 20/05/04
Members were advised that inspections would be carried out to assess the issues raised in these letters about rodent infestation and the removal of asbestos. The latter would be undertaken in accordance with the usual regulations.
iii) Notes of the Debate
Members debated the proposed annual allocation of new houses for the Borough and noted that the Local Development Framework Sub-Committee had begun its work and was addressing this issue.
Questions were raised about parking arrangements for the proposed development and it was noted that The County Council found the application acceptable in highways terms. Normal parking standards would be relaxed in a development of this type.
04/B/0287 – Full Planning Application - Erection of new sub-station in revised location following demolition of existing sub-station Bradford Kaims Caravan Park, Near Bamburgh
i) Declaration of Interest
Councillor L W Robson, having declared an interest, left the meeting during consideration of this application. Cllr Hughes assumed the chair.
ii) Notes of the Debate
There was no substantial debate on this item.
04/B/0290 – Full Planning Application - Erection of a conservatory (resubmission of pp ref: 03/B/1005) 22 Osborne Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2HS.
i) Notes of the Debate
Some members expressed sympathy for the application. The view was expressed that the street did not have a uniformity of design and that the proposed conservatory would be suitably screened from view by a high fence.
It was agreed that a decision would be deferred pending a site visit.
