Councillors A B Douglas, W N Ferguson, A Hughes, E I Hunter, G E Miller, A H Murray, R J Patterson, J N Simpson and J W Stephenson.
IN ATTENDANCE :
County Councillor W Ashbridge.
267 APOLOGIES
Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors H Bettison, G M Elliott, C G Hallam-Baker, G P Horsburgh, L W Robson, and J E Smith.
268 1. DECLARATION OF INTEREST 1
[Note : A declaration of interest was made in connection with the following matters :
(a) Councillor E I Hunter – Agenda Item 5 : Development Control – Planning Application 04/B/0422, 7 Eildon View, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed;
(b) Councillor G E Miller – Agenda Item 5 : Development Control – Planning Applications 04/B/0513, South Farm, South Road, Belford, and 04/B/0693, National Trust, Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island].
269 2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON 7TH SEPTEMBER 2004 1
DECISION: To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the Meeting of Planning Committee held on 7th September 2004.
270 3. ENFORCEMENT ITEM: IDEAL CARPETS, NORTH ROAD, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED 1
DECISIONS:
(i) To request that officers examine evidence of previous A1 use of the site to be supplied by Councillor A B Douglas; and (ii) to stipulate a 6 week deadline, effective from the date of the meeting, for receipt of further information by the agent acting for the owners in support of a further application for a Certificate of Lawful Existing Use of Development (CLEUD).
271 4. UNION STREET 3
DECISION: To request that an approach be made to the residents living in Union Street with a view to them contributing towards the cost of roadworks and associated works as set out in the original conditions contained in application No. 01/B/0474.
272 5. DEVELOPMENT CONTROL 5
[Note : The Chairman advised Members before formal consideration of this item that planning application No. 04/B/0513 had been withdrawn].
*** DECISION: To make decisions on applications for planning permission as detailed in Appendix A to these Minutes.
[Notes to Applications :
04/B/0221 – Full Planning Application – Proposed conversion of building currently used for storage into two dwellings.
(i) Notes on the Debate
Councillor A Hughes advised that a precedent had been set when former fishermen’s cottages at Chapel Row, Seahouses, had been brought back into use but that when no parking spaces had been created. Councillor W N Ferguson opined that it was the responsibility of the developer and the applicant to resolve the parking issue.
The recommendation was agreed following a vote, the Chairman using his casting vote with votes tied at four/four.
(ii) Verbal Representations were made by : Objector : Mrs P Mattinson
04/B/0221 – Full Planning Application – Conversion of public house to create no. 5 holiday homes and erection of new building to create no. 7 holiday homes with associated car parking and landscaping.
(i) Notes of Debate
Councillor R J Patterson expressed concern about the conservation of trees in and adjacent to the site.
Following a vote (seven/zero), it was agreed to convene a site meeting.
(ii) Verbal Representations were made by : Agent for the applicant : Kevin Brown
04/B/0261 – Full Planning Application – Erection of first floor extension on rear elevation.
(i) Notes of Debate
There was no substantial debate on this item
04/B/0422 – Full Planning Application – Erection of two storey dwelling with integral garage.
(i) Notes of Debate
There was no substantial debate on this item.
(ii) Members’ Interests
Having declared an interest, Councillor E I Hunter left the meeting during consideration of this item.
04/B/0494 – Renewal of Temporary Consent – Renewal of p.p. 99/B/0210 for a two storey dwelling with integral garage.
(i) Correction
Members were advised that this was a renewal of a Full Planning Application and not of a Temporary Consent.
(ii) Notes of the Debate
There was no substantial debate on this item.
04/B/0508 – Full Planning Application – Installation of window on first floor of gable wall, 5 North Lane, North Sunderland, Seahouses, NE68 7UQ.
(i) Notes of the Debate
There were no substantial debate on this item.
04/B/0617 – Full Planning Application – Retrospective application for retention of front and rear extensions.
(i) Notes of the Debate
There was no substantial debate on this item.
04/B/0656 – Full Planning Application – Demolition of existing buildings on site; erection of block of 19 apartments.
(i) Notes of Debate
Councillor A Hughes reported that since the previous application had been refused, the developers had worked assiduously and in partnership with the Parish Council to produce amended proposals which met with approval of the Parish Council.
04/B/0693
(i) Members Interest
Having declared an interest, the Chairman, Councillor G E Miller, left the meeting during consideration of this item.
The Mayor, Councillor A Hughes, in the chair.
(ii) Notes of Debate
There was a concensus amongst Members that the replacement facility should be in keeping with the appearance of Lindisfarne Castle and surrounding environment.
Some Members expressed concern that the granting of a further extension might be perceived by the National Trust as tacit approval for retention of the existing structure on a longer-term basis, particularly since the expiry date fell within the peak tourist season when it would not be possible to demolish the structure and erect a replacement.
Members resolved to refuse permission on the grounds that the proposal would further unacceptably impact upon the setting of the listed building.
