PAPER A
MINUTES OF RYDE TOWN COUNCIL’S PLANNING, ENVIRONMENT AND
REGENERATION COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER 2020 AT 2.00PM VIA
THE ZOOM VIDEO MEETING FACILITY AND STREAMED LIVE VIA YOUTUBE
Members Present:
Cllr Diana Conyers (Chair), Cllr Henry Adams, Cllr Adrian Axford, Cllr
Michael Lilley, Cllr Phil Jordan and Cllr Malcolm Ross
Also in Attendance: Cllr Barry Abraham (IWC), Jon Baker (Committees Coordinator), Chris
Turvey (Planning Clerk)
PUBLIC QUESTIONS
Prior to the meeting a written question was received from Mrs Jenny Wade of The Ryde
Society.This is appended, along with the response, to the end of these minutes and forms
part of the minutes.
A written question was also received from Mr Peter Griffiths of Home Consultancy Ltd.
This is also appended, along with the response, to the end of these minutes and forms
part of the minutes.
161/20 APOLOGIES
None received.
162/20 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None declared.
163/20 REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATIONS
None requested.
164/20 MINUTES
The minutes to the previous meeting held on 7 November 2020 were reviewed.
Prior to approval, the following was noted: Page A-9, minute reference 156/20, the
end of the third line should refer to CYCLEwight and not Cycleway.
It was also noted that with regard to the public question received from the Ryde
Society, it should have stated that the publication of the Island Roads infrastructure
report was commissioned by Chris Ashman, the Director of Regeneration for the Isle
of Wight Council (IWC).
A - 1
RESOLVED:
THAT subject to the above being noted, the Minutes of the meeting held on 17
November 2020 were approved as a true and accurate record and would be
signed off by the Chair following the meeting
165/20
DISCUSIONS WITH THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL’S CABINET MEMBER FOR
PLANNING AND HOUSING
The Isle of Wight Councils Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing attended the
meeting to discuss various matters regarding Housing and Regeneration issues
within Ryde.
The Cabinet member advised on the current IWC policy regarding allocation and sites
for housing along with the implications for Ryde.
He reported that the IWC had consulted on the original draft of the Island Plan
Review, which planned for some 641 houses per year, although he conceded that
the plan was not well received during consultation. As a result, the IWC is reassessing
the targets, taking into account current Island statistics such as what has been
delivered and what has been built in any given year as opposed to the government
methodology. Whilst such a course of action was unusual, it had been sanctioned by
the government itself and such figures would also need to be robust and deliverable.
Whilst no precise figure was given, the Cabinet Member did advise that it would be
significantly lower than the initial forecast within the first draft of the Plan.
Within the Core Strategy, there was a policy which stated that building could take
place outside the development envelope and he would be keen to remove this
policy completely. It was also noted that as part of the regeneration of the town,
major road improvements should also be achieved.
With regard to the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment
(SHLAA),
members were advised that it sets out potential housing sites, not confirmed ones
and that some may never be developed. However the Cabinet Member was of the
belief that there needed to be more public involvement regarding the SHLAA
meetings.
On the issue of the Environment Bill, which was due to come into effect from January
2021, there was some discussion around specific planning applications for any green
field sites. Any future development from January 2021 would need to include a
biodiversity plan from any developer who proposes to build on a green field site which
commits to increasing the biodiversity by 10 percent.
It was noted that regarding the funding of any major road widening works that would
need to be carried out to support a development, such as widening Smallbrook Lane
for the Nicholson Road site, funding would need to be sought from central
government in addition to developers.
Members were very concerned and frustrated that the major infrastructure plan, which
was commissioned by the IWC, had still not been carried out. Furthermore Island
Roads had recommended refusal for the Nicholson Road site owing to road safety
and capacity issues but the application was still approved.
A - 2
Members also noted that Island Roads raised no concerns with regard to the
proposed Puckpool Hill development of 50 houses, and along with the proposed West
Acre Park site, the resulting increase in traffic that would be generated, but
acknowledged that the Mini Roundabout which is on the end of Appley Road next to
Oakfield Primary School as being a dangerous junction. The Mayor therefore
requested that the IWC, as the Highways Authority, needed to robustly challenge
Island Roads on all aspects of road safety.
The Cabinet Member advised that the revised Local Plan had been delayed largely
due to the Covid 19 pandemic and that officer capacity has also delayed the delivery
of the Infrastructure Plan. This meant that it may well not be submitted until the new
administration takes office in May 2021.
On the IOW Member of Parliament’s position on Island housing numbers, the Cabinet
Member agreed with the MP that the Island needed to deliver realistic targets within
the capacity it had. It was also noted that with regard to the national planning reforms
and housing numbers consultations, the IWC had objected to both the proposed
increase in numbers (raising to over 1,000) along with a part of the new reforms which
stated that should a site be agreed as being developable, it would be assumed as
being classed as having outline planning permission.
On the matter of enforcement issues, it was noted that the Cabinet Member had met
with the IWC’s Head of Planning to discuss how to move the matter forward in a more
effective way, using the limited resources it had in order to concentrate on the more
significant and larger cases such as the Royal York Hotel in Ryde.
Following the discussion, the Chair thanked the Cabinet Member for his time in
attending the meeting and answering the various questions put to him.
166/20
MEMBER QUESTIONS
None were received.
167/20
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The following Planning Applications were then considered by all members of the
committee:
i.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: Barsby Lodge, St Georges Road, Ryde, PO33 3AS
Proposal: Proposed alterations/upgrade to rear extension and veranda to
include terrace over; extension to ground floor decking; proposed external spiral
staircase to form access to 1st floor terrace; alterations to include replacement
windows and air conditioning unit on east façade; replacement porch
Members were advised that there had been two comments from local residents
concerned about the potential noise from an Air Conditioning unit. Whilst this
was not a material consideration, it was noted that this could be rectified in order
to allay any concerns by residents. All plastic window frames were being
replaced with wooden ones.
A - 3
It was also noted that the local ward member had received no objections from
local residents.
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application
ii.
Parish(es): Ryde, Ward(s): Ryde South
Location: Land Adjacent To 1 Prince Street, Ryde, PO33 2SE
Proposal: Demolition of double garages and construction of a pair of semi-
detached houses
Island Roads had recommended conditional approval as set out in its
submissions to the Planning Authority (IWC). Members were also encouraged
to see development on a brown field site.
RESOLVED:
THAT, subject to the Special Protection Areas (SPA) contribution payment
being made, Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application
iii.
Parish(es): Ryde, Ward(s): Binstead And Fishbourne
Location: Beachwood, Quarr Road, Binstead, PO33 4EL
Proposal: Single storey side extension to provide additional living space and
bedroom accommodation. (revised plans)(readvertised application)
Ryde Town Council had previously objected to this application owing to the
implications for existing trees. Members noted that the IWC Tree officer had still
recommended refusal
A tree report had shown the root area but owing to issues which had hampered
access to the correct documents on the IWC Website, members were unable to
see the report in full.
Members were very frustrated that access to the IWC Planning Website had
been very unreliable owing to IT issues, which was making considered decisions
by the committee difficult as well as hampering the public’s access to important
documents.
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council objects to the application, due to the findings
of the Tree Officer. However, should the tree officer later be satisfied that
a solution to his concerns are identified, then Ryde Town Council would
subsequently support the application.
A - 4
The applications below were considered under delegated powers by the Chair and
Planning Clerk and they proposed the following:
i.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde West
Location: 2 Nelson Crescent, Ryde, PO33 3QN
Proposal: Proposed single storey side extension
ii.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: Driftwood, Binstead Road, Ryde, PO33 3ND
Proposal: Demolition of attached garage; proposed alterations; two storey side
extension; single storey rear extension; porch
iii.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde South
Location: 4 Swanmore Road, Ryde, PO33 2TF
Proposal: Demolition of conservatory; proposed single storey rear extension
iv.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Havenstreet, Ashey And Haylands
Location: 59 Colenutts Road, Ryde, PO33 3HS
Proposal: Proposed dormer window on side elevation at 2nd floor level
RESOLVED:
THAT the above four applications were agreed with no objections.
168/20
DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Members noted the following decisions.
PLANNING DECISIONS
1. APPLICATIONS APPROVED
i.
Location: 31 West Hill Road, Ryde, PO33 1LG
Proposal: Demolition of conservatory; Proposed alterations and single storey
rear extension including Juliet balcony at first floor level on rear elevation
(revised scheme)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North East
Decision Date: 09/11/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
ii.
Location: 30 Somerset Road, Ryde, PO33 1BU
Proposal: Proposed rear and side extension including alterations
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde East
Decision Date: 11/11/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
A - 5
iii.
Location: Palmer House, Castle Street Ryde, PO33 2EE
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North East
Decision Date: 11/11/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
iv.
Location: 58 Sherbourne Avenue, Ryde, PO33 3PW
Proposal: The Ash tree situated as detailed in the application is to be felled to
near ground level
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde West
Decision Date: 11/11/2020
Tree Decision
v.
Location: 34 & 36 Grasmere Avenue Ryde, PO33 1NU
Proposal: Formation of vehicle crossovers and hardstanding (revised scheme)
(revised plans)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde East
Decision Date: 16/11/2020
Ryde Town Council objects to the application on the following grounds:
a) The application is contrary to Policies SP1 (Spatial Strategy) and DM2
(Design Quality for New Development) of the Island Plan Core Strategy
and the National Planning Policy Framework.
b) The concerns raised by Island Roads have not been addressed by the
applicant.
vi.
Location: 28 Arnold Road, Binstead Ryde, PO33 3RJ
Proposal: Proposed single storey extension; alterations and outbuilding
Parish: Ryde Ward: Binstead And Fishbourne
Decision Date: 19/11/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
vii.
Location: Melody 9 Trafalgar Drive, Binstead Ryde, PO33 3QW
Proposal: Proposed alterations and single storey rear extension; loft
conversion.
single storey extension to garage to form workshop
(revised
plans)(readvertised application)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde West
Decision Date: 23/11/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
A - 6
viii.
Location: Ryde Conservative Club, 8 Lind Street Ryde, PO33 2NQ
Proposal: Variation of condition 2 on P/01224/18 to allow revised internal
layout and omission of garage
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West
Decision Date: 24/11/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
ix.
Location: Ryde Conservative Club, 8 Lind Street Ryde, PO33 2NQ
Proposal: Variation of condition 2 on P/01223/18 to allow revised internal
layout and omission of garage
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West
Decision Date: 24/11/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
x.
Location: 4 Wykeham Close, Binstead Ryde, PO33 3ST
Proposal: Proposed extension on front elevation and cladding
(revised
scheme)(revised plan)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Binstead And Fishbourne
Decision Date: 25/11/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
xi.
Location: 1 Quarr Close Binstead, Ryde, PO33 4EN
Proposal: Tree A oak situated as detailed in the application is to have the
crown lightly reduced Tree B Ash situated as detailed in the application is to
be felled to near ground level. Tree C Ash situated as detailed in the application
is to be felled to near ground level. Tree D Beech situated as detailed in the
application is to be felled to near ground level. Tree E Oak situated as detailed
in the application is to have the dead top removed. Tree F Oak situated as
detailed in the application is to be felled to near ground level. Tree G Ash
situated as detailed in the application is to be felled to near ground level. Tree
H Ash situated as detailed in the application is to be felled to near ground level.
Tree I Ash situated as detailed in the application is to be felled to near ground
level. Tree J Oak situated as detailed in the application is to be felled to near
ground level.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Binstead And Fishbourne
Decision Date: 25/11/2020
Tree Decision
xii.
Proposal: Location: 9 Abbots Close Binstead Ryde, PO33 4EP
Oak tree situated as detailed in the application to be felled to near ground level.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Binstead And Fishbourne
Decision Date: 25/11/2020
Tree Decision
A - 7
xiii.
Proposal:T1 Common ash situated as detailed in the application is to be felled
to near round level.
Location: Land Opposite 72 Mayfield Road Fronting Onto Pell Lane Ryde
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde West
Decision Date: 25/11/2020
Tree Decision
xiv.
Location: The Coach House, 74A West Hill Road, Ryde, PO33 1LW
A1 Willow tree situated as detailed in application to be felled to near ground
level.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North East
Decision Date: 25/11/2020
Tree Decision
2. APPLICATIONS REFUSED
Location: Flat C Danehurst Pitts Lane Binstead Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3SX
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for alterations to internal layout
Parish: Ryde Ward: Binstead And Fishbourne
Decision Date: 09/11/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
RESOLVED:
THAT the decisions taken by the Isle of Wight Council since the last Ryde
Town Council Planning Committee meeting be noted.
169/20
PLANNING APPLICATION APPEAL
The following planning application appeal was noted:
Location: 3A Nelson Crescent, Ryde, PO33 3QN
Proposal: Proposed removal of existing roof; replacement roof extension to provide
additional living accommodation; rear extension (revised scheme)
170/20
POSITION STATEMENT REVIEW GROUP
The Committee were advised that the scheduled meeting of the Position Statement
Review Group on 7 December 2020 was cancelled owing to staffing issues and would
now take place on Tuesday 15 December 2020 at 2pm. Members would be advised
on any outcomes at the next Planning, Regeneration and Environment Committee
meeting.
A - 8
171/20
PLANNING, REGENERATION AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE BUDGET
Members were presented with the latest 2021 - 2022 Budget proposals for Planning,
Regeneration and Environment.
The Planning Clerk advised members of a proposal for the provision of a road barrier
at the entrance to the Lower High Street Pedestrian Zone at a cost of £10,000 capital
costs with ongoing costs of operating the barrier in the morning and evening. The
ongoing costs were at present unknown, pending further investigation. Such costs
would be over the committee’s delegated spending approval limit and would therefore
need Full Council approval. There may however be options within the High Street
Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) fund to meet the barrier costs.
It was noted that the budget for Coronation Gardens had increased to £11,000 to
cover any rises in tarmac costs and that £5,000 was committed from 2020 - 2021 for
the Fiveways Shelter. Planning Enforcement had again been forecast at £5,000
It was proposed that the recommendations were left as tabled, leaving room to be
flexible in looking at possible reductions and helping to keep the precept as low as
possible for 2021 - 2022.
RESOLVED
THAT the Planning, Regeneration and Environment Committee budget be
agreed as tabled.
172/20
DELEGATED DECISIONS OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD
Owing to the Christmas break, it was proposed that any decisions that needed to be
taken between 9 December 2020 and the next scheduled meeting of the Planning,
Regeneration and Environment Committee on 19 January 2021, would be delegated
to the Committee Chair and/or Vice Chair and the Planning Clerk and/or the
Committees and Ryde Place Plan Coordinator. Decisions would be made by means
of email or meeting via the Zoom Video Conferencing platform.
RESOLVED:
THAT all decisions relating to any Planning, Regeneration and Environment
matters which needed to be taken between 9 December 2020 and 18 January
2021 be delegated to the Committee Chair, Vice Chair, Planning Clerk and the
Committees and Ryde Place Plan Coordinator.
173/20
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED:
THAT the next meeting of the Planning, Regeneration and Environment
Committee will be held on Tuesday, 19 January 2021 via the Zoom Video
meeting facility, at 4.00pm.
A - 9
APPENDIX
RYDE TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD ON 8 DECEMBER 2020
PUBLIC QUESTION - REF 06/20
Question from Mrs Jenny Wade of Ryde Society
When is the Isle of Wight Council going to consider the request sent from Ryde Town Council
on the 3rd December 2019 for a detailed Infrastructure Plan for the whole of Ryde; and
should largescale planning applications continue to be determined when the report from
Island Roads relating to Ryde roads and junctions, commissioned by Chris Ashman (Head
of Regeneration) earlier this year (2020), is still awaited? Is it not the case that without an
adopted blueprint for Ryde infrastructure and expansion, which both Councils and all
developers would be required to work within, there is no formal control over future
development within the Ryde boundary?
RESPONSE
The Chair advised that the question would be covered within the discussions with the Isle of
Wight Councils Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing.
RYDE TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD ON 8 DECEMBER 2020
PUBLIC QUESTION - REF 07/20
Question from Mr Peter Griffith of Home Consultancy Ltd
Please can you confirm to me how many open market houses and how many affordable
houses have been constructed/built in Ryde since the start of 2012.
In addition could Ryde Town Council and Cllr Abraham provide a view on how many units
they expect to be built on Pennyfeathers and Rosemary Vineyard per year over the next five
years.
RESPONSE
The Chair advised that some of the answers regarding the house numbers constructed since
the start of 2012 can be found within Ryde Town Councils Position Statement. However a
written response would be provided to Mr Griffiths following the meeting.
A - 10
