6. Development Control 07/B/0158 – Reserved Matters Application – Proposed residential development of 58 dwellings – revised plans and descriptions; Land adjacent to Etal Road, Berwick-upon-Tweed (i) Verbal representations were made by: Objector Jim Smith, 33 Mansefield Road, Tweedmouth Parish Council Ray Huntley, Ord Parish Council Applicant John Gray, John Gray Homes (ii) Notes of debate: Objectors raised concerns regarding the height of the proposed dwellings on the boundary with Mansefield Road which had been the subject of a previous application which had been approved by the Planning Committee, and in relation to the proposed play area. Members accepted that they could not alter the previously approved permission relating to the height of the proposed houses, and voted to approve the application, subject to a condition requiring the play area to be completed prior to the occupation of any of the houses. DECISION: To approve the Reserved Matters Application subject to the conditions detailed in the officer’s report, and with an additional condition as follows: Prior to the occupation of any of the dwelling units hereby permitted the proposed play area shown on drawing no. G706YG shall be completed in full accordance with details to be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that the proposed play area is available for use within a reasonable period of time in accordance with Policy R1 of the Berwick upon Tweed Local Plan. 05/B/0272 and 05/B/0271 – Conservation Area Application and Full Planning Application – Demolition of two storey printer’s workshop; and erection of 11 no. residential flats following clearance of the site; How & Blackhall, 77 Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed (i) Declarations of interest Having declared an interest, Councillors P Herdman and JG Hutchinson left the meeting during discussion of the item set out above. (ii) Verbal representations were made by: Objectors Mrs Mary McIver, 30 West Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed Mrs Marion Smailes, 30a West Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed Alison Cowe, Berwick Civic Society Applicant Mr Couch, Arboretum Village Property (iii) Notes of debate Objectors raised concerns that the impact of the proposed development on neighbours had not been fully considered, and called for a site visit. Members agreed that the site was unusual and accepted that a site visit would help the Committee to make an informed decision. DECISION: To defer consideration of the application pending a site visit by the Standing Working Group. 07/B/0273 – Full Planning Application – Extension to caravan park to provide 65 no. static berths; Marshall Meadows Farm, Berwick-upon-Tweed [Note: This application was withdrawn by the applicant.] 07/B/0367 – Reserved Matters Application – Erection of 25 no. dwellings; Land at West Hope, Castle Terrace, Berwick-upon-Tweed (i) Verbal representations were made by: Applicant Douglas Thompson, Gilberts Architects, representing Hudson Homes Limited (ii) Note of debate A late written representation from Paul Weeks, 46 Castle Terrace, was considered by Members. DECISION: To approve the Reserved Matters Application subject to the conditions detailed in the officer’s report. 07/B/0496 and 07/B/0550 – Full Planning Application and Listed Building Consent Application – Internal bar alterations and erection of extension to provide manager’s accommodation and 6 no. additional hotel bedrooms including the taking down of existing chimney – Queens Head Hotel, 6 Sandgate, Berwick-upon-Tweed (i) Verbal representations were made by: Objectors: Mrs Pam Waddell, 11 Bridge Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed Mr Ritchie, 7 Bridge Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed Applicant Thomas Stewart, Bain Swan Architects (ii) Notes of debate Objectors raised concerns regarding the scale of the proposed extension, and to the lack of provision for bin storage within the site. Members suggested that a condition be included to ensure that the fire exit to the rear of the property was wide enough for a commercial bin. DECISION: To approve the Full Planning Application and the Listed Building Consent Application subject to the conditions detailed in the officer’s report, and including the following additional condition: No development shall be commenced on site until an amended plan showing details of a widened access for the pedestrian gate at the north west corner of the site to accommodate refuse bin access has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The access shall be provided in accordance with the approved plans prior to the bringing into use of the development hereby permitted. Reason: In the interests of residential amenity in accordance with Policy W8 of the Berwick upon Tweed Local Plan. 07/B/0601 – Full Planning Application – Erect 2 storey extension and double garage; 29 Longbeach Drive, Benthall, Chathill 07/B/0604 – Full Planning Application – Erect 2 storey extension and double garage; 31 Longbeach Drive, Benthall, Chathill [Note: These applications were considered together as they were linked applications.] No verbal representations were made. (i) Notes of debate Local Member Councillor Richard Patterson raised the Parish Council’s concerns that the proposed extensions created an imbalance compared to the original buildings. However, Members accepted that there was a demand for 4-bedroom houses which was not currently catered for. DECISION: To approve the Full Planning Applications, subject to the conditions detailed in the officer’s report. 07/B/0731 – Full Planning Application – Retrospective change of use from residential to bed and breakfast (C1); 41 Main Street, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed [Note: The application detailed above was deferred to a future meeting to allow further necessary consultation to take place.] 07/B/0813 – Amendment or Removal of Condition – Removal of condition 10 (access to A6105) from outline permission 06/B/1137; West Hope, Berwick-upon-Tweed (i) Verbal representations were made by: Objector: Alistair Dixon, Berwick-upon-Tweed Applicant Nick Green, Edwin Thompson (agent) (ii) Notes of debate Members were told that an error had led to the inclusion of Condition 10 excluding access from the West Hope site to the A6105 in the conditions attached to the renewed outline planning permission for a 60-bedroomed hotel in May 2007. Previous permissions had excluded access from the site to the A1. Although objectors were concerned that access to the A6105 was dangerous, Members accepted that details of how that access could be positioned to ensure safety could be controlled at the detailed application stage. DECISION: To remove Condition 10 of consent 06/B/1137 and to replace it with the original condition excluding direct access onto the A1. |
