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MINUTES OF RYDE TOWN COUNCIL’S PLANNING, ENVIRONMENT AND
REGENERATION COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2020 AT 7.00PM
VIA THE ZOOM VIDEO MEETING FACILITY AND STREAMED LIVE VIA YOUTUBE
Members Present:
Cllr Diana Conyers (Chair), Cllr Henry Adams, Cllr Adrian Axford, Cllr
Phil Jordan and Cllr Malcolm Ross
Also in Attendance: Jon Baker (Committees Coordinator) and Chris Turvey (Planning Clerk)
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APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Cllr Michael Lilley
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None declared
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REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATIONS
None requested.
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MINUTES
The minutes to the previous meeting held on 25 August 2020 were reviewed.
With regard to the request from Wessex Cancer Trust for Ryde Town Council to lobby
the Isle of Wight Council with regard to requesting some free parking spaces at the
Quay Long stay Car Park for patients travelling to Queen Alexandra Hospital in
Portsmouth, it was noted that an email had been received from the Isle of Wight
Council declining the request. The email would be circulated to all members of the
Committee following the meeting.
Regarding the Ryde Place Pan Review and the two Annexes, these would be
presented to the next meeting of Full Council merely for noting, since the Committee
now has delegated powers to approve such revisions.
RESOLVED:
THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 25 August 2020 were approved as a
true and accurate record and would be signed off by the Chair following the
meeting.
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MEMBER QUESTIONS
Cllr Phil Jordan asked if the Planning Committee could resubmit comments with
regard to the Nicholson Road planning applications that were considered at the
meeting on 4 August 2020.
At that meeting, the committee raised no objections subject to there being no
concerns raised by Island Roads in their subsequent report. However, the report did
raise several areas of concern and as a result they recommended refusal.
On this basis, members agreed to resubmit the Town Council comments in objecting
to the application based on the concerns raised by Island Roads.
Cllr Jordan also agreed to represent the Town Council at the Isle of Wight Council’s
Planning Committee on 22 September 2020 in order to raise objections.
It was also noted that there had been several concerns raised about the safety of the
railway bridge on Smallbrook Lane and whether it would be able to manage the
increased traffic as a result of the Nicholson Road application being agreed and
developed. It was noted that the Isle of Wight Council would be approached about
this in order to gain some clarification
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The following Planning Applications were then considered by all members of the
committee:
i.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Binstead And Fishbourne
Location: Macquarrie, Quarr Road, Binstead, PO33 4EL
Proposal: Retention of fencing and gates
Members were advised that as the location of the fencing and gates was
situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the local AONB unit
had issued a comment stating their objection to the retrospective application
and requested its refusal.
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council objects to the application due to the
unsympathetic nature of the metal galvanised type fence combined with
the planting of nonindigenous trees that were not in keeping with the Area
of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
ii.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde East
Location: Walled Garden, Bullen Road, Ryde
Proposal: Proposed extension, alterations and conversion of agricultural
building to form a single residential dwelling.
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There was some discussion on whether the site falls outside the settlement
boundary. Two previous applications to replace the adjacent greenhouse with
residential had failed because they fell outside the settlement boundary.
It was noted that there had been five objections received from local residents to
date and two in support. Island Roads had also recommended conditional
approval.
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council objects to the application for the following
reason:
• The site has an existing Class Q permission for a smaller development
occupying the footprint of the existing farm buildings. This scheme
seeks to enlarge that building footprint and height by around a third.
This will not be covered by Class Q.
• The developer believes that because he has an existing residential
approval on the original site as his fallback position this larger
development should be allowed. When evaluating Class Q
applications it is not necessary to consider such things as settlement
boundaries and other normal material planning considerations. it is
just a case of whether the proposal meets the criteria for Class Q or
not.
• For comparison, 2 applications to replace the adjacent greenhouse
with residential have failed because they were outside of the
settlement boundary.
iii.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Binstead And Fishbourne
Location: Old Wychwood, Quarr Hill, Binstead, Ryde, PO33 4EH
Proposal: Proposed construction of new bungalow with parking.
Members were advised that the bungalow could be constructed over the root
protection areas of the surrounding trees. Should it be the case that there would
be no incursion on the tree roots, then members would be happy to approve.
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application Ryde
Town Council support this application subject to the confirmation by way
of a tree report that no trees will be adversely affected by the proposed
dwelling.
iv.
Parish(es): Havenstreet And Ashey
Ward(s): Havenstreet, Ashey And Haylands
Location: Land Between 107 And 117, Newnham Road, Binstead
Proposal: Construction of 5 detached dwellings with garages and associated
access and parking
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Whilst the site in question was not within Ryde Town Councils area, but instead
within the boundary of Havenstreet and Ashey Parish Council, members noted
that there had been objections raised from two residents in Binstead raising
concerns to the loss of green space next to the boundary. A report from Island
Roads raised no concerns
Members noted that whilst some hedging would be removed to provide access
to the site, there would be no major effects to the surrounding trees which was
confirmed in the tree report.
Whilst members wished to note the objections from Binstead residents, they
agreed that Havenstreet and Ashey Parish Council should make a decision on
what recommendations they would submit as it was within their remit.
Members therefore agreed to submit no comments on this application.
The following applications were considered under delegated powers by the Chair and
Planning Clerk:
i.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West,
Location: 70 Union Street Ryde, PO33 2LN
Proposal: Conversion of first floor room to self-contained studio flat
ii.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: 70 Union Street, Ryde, PO33 2LN
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for conversion of first floor room to self-
contained studio flat
iii.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North East
Location: 10 Vernon Square, Ryde, PO33 2JG
Proposal: Replacement bay windows on front elevation
iv.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North East
Location: 11 East Street, Ryde, PO33 1JP
Proposal: Continued use of property as community arts centre and
cafe;
including two artist studios; exhibition gallery and community gallery
v.
Parish(es): Ryde
Ward(s): Ryde North East
Location: 11 East Street, Ryde, PO33 1JP
Proposal: Non-illuminated projecting sign and 2 fascia signs
vi.
Parish(es): Ryde
Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: 13 Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 2DY
Proposal: Change of use of ground floor retail unit from A1 to A3/A5
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vii.
Parish(es): Ryde
Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: 13 Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 2DY
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for alterations required in relation to change
of use from A1 to A3/A5
viii.
Parish(es): Ryde
Ward(s): Ryde North East
Location: Dover Park Primary School, Dover Street, Ryde, PO33 2BN
Proposal: Temporary positioning of 8 modular buildings in two blocks, to
accommodate pupils during major refurbishment of the school, with parking
provision
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the above eight applications.
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DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL AND APPEAL LODGED
Members noted the following appeal decisions.
1. PLANNING DECISIONS
a) APPLICATIONS APPROVED
i.
Location: 12 Westwood Road, Ryde, PO33 3BJ
Proposal: Demolition of existing rear extension; proposed alterations and
single storey rear extension
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West
Decision Date: 17/08/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application
ii.
Location: Oakfield C of E Primary School, Appley Road, Ryde, PO33 1NE
Proposal: Three proposed artificial grass areas (readvertised application)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North East
Decision Date: 19/08/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application
iii.
Location: 5 Buckingham Villa, Buckingham Close, Ryde, PO33 2DW
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for internal renovations; replacement
windows; replacement doors; replacement rooflights and 1 additional rooflight
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West
Decision Date: 21/08/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application
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iv.
Location: 31A West Street, Ryde, PO33 2QQ
Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate for alterations and continued use of
building as two flats
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West
Decision Date: 24/08/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application
v.
Location: 28 West Hill Road Ryde, PO33 1LQ
Proposal: The 2 holm oak trees situated as detailed in the application are to
have the crowns reduced by 30%The 2 sycamore trees situated as detailed in
the application is to have the crowns reduced by 30%
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North East
Decision Date: 26/08/2020
vi.
Location: 28 West Hill Road, Ryde, PO33 1LQ
Proposal: The two holm oak trees situated as detailed in the application are to
be pollarded to the height of the previous pollard points.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North East
Decision Date: 26/08/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application
vii.
Location: Grace's Bakery 178 High Street, Ryde, PO33 2HW
Proposal: Creation of new access point into Victoria Street car park (revised
plans)(revised description)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West
Decision Date: 26/08/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application
viii.
Location: 2 Ampthill Road, Ryde, PO33 1LJ
Proposal: T1; Holm oak situated as detailed in the application - Crown raised
by 0.5 of a metre to achieve a crown clearance all round of no greater than 4.5
metres above ground level. Where the crown is already higher than this height
it is not to be raised. The canopy is to be reduced by up to 1 metre from the
branch tip. All reductions are to be to strong growth points that are at least one
third the diameter of the adjacent pruning point.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North East
Decision Date: 28/08/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application
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ix.
Location: Flat 1 Lind House 14 - 15 Lind Street, Ryde, PO33 2NQ
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for proposed erection of a timber and
plasterboard stud wall with doorway to partition a section of the lounge and
create a separate study.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West
Decision Date: 28/08/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application
x.
Location: 3 Coniston Drive Ryde, PO33 3AE
Proposal: T1; Oak tree situated as detailed in the application - felled to near
ground level.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West
Decision Date: 28/08/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application
xi.
Location: 4 Wykeham Close Binstead Ryde Isle of Wight PO33 3ST
Proposal: Proposed extension on front elevation (revised plans)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Binstead And Fishbourne
Decision Date: 03/09/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application
xii.
Location: 46 Mitchells Road Ryde Isle of Wight PO33 3JA
Proposal: Proposed extension
Parish: Ryde Ward: Havenstreet, Ashey And Haylands
Decision Date: 04/09/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application
b) APPLICATIONS REFUSED
Location: Seagull Cottage, Church Road, Binstead, PO33 3SY
Proposal: Removal of condition 2 on TCP/224141A (P/00232/99) to allow the
property to be used as full time residential accommodation
Decision Date: 21/08/2020
Parish: Ryde Ward: Binstead And Fishbourne
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application
Location: 70 St Johns Hill, Ryde, PO33 1ES
Proposal: Formation of vehicular access to include dropped kerb
Decision Date: 01/09/2020
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde East
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Ryde Town Council objected to the application on the grounds of safety as
outlined by Island Roads in their submitted representations
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)
Decision Date: 03/09/2020
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde West
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.
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LICENCING APPLICATIONS
The Committee considered the following Licencing Applications:
i.
Application for a Premises Licence - Rocket Ronnie’s Pool Hall, 12 Esplanade,
It was noted that there were no objections raised from any local residents or
mandatory consultees. Members were also pleased that the premises were being
used for leisure purposes.
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
ii.
Application for a Pavement Licence for The Royal Esplanade Hotel,
16
Esplanade, Ryde Ref 20/00723
Whilst members made no objections, it was noted that the deadline for submitting
comments for this application had expired on 8 September 2020
iii.
Application for a Pavement Licence for Chocolate Apothecary, 7 Esplanade,
Ryde Ref 20/00725
Whilst members made no objections, it was noted that the deadline for submitting
comments for this application had expired on 8 September 2020
iv.
Application for: Street Trading Consent Renewal for Ryde Farmers Market,
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
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v. Application for a Pavement Licence for The King Lud, 2 Esplanade, Ryde Ref
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
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PUBLIC REALM UPDATE - FIVEWAYS SHELTER
The committee noted that the Fiveways Shelter works was now being instigated and
members were pleased to note that this was finally being addressed.
With regard to Coronation Gardens, works should also commence soon.
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RYDE REGENERATION WORKING GROUP UPDATE
The Chair of the RRWG advised members that at the meeting held on 14 September
2020, the Working Group had discussed a number of issues.
These included the possible acquisition of St Thomas’s Church and Ryde Theatre as
well as the ongoing issues surrounding the Nicholson Road industrial site and West
Acre Park development.
There was also a discussion regarding the funding bid for Ryde Interchange, which
was a Transport Infrastructure Fund being turned down, but a request was made to
re-bid at £10m as opposed to around the original £15-16m and an announcement on
this was imminent.
Finally, the newly appointed Project Manager of the High Street Heritage Action Zone
(HSHAZ) would be asked to attend the next Working Group Meeting to update on any
HSHAZ progress.
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LEGISLATION - PROPOSED RESPONSE FROM RYDE TOWN COUNCIL
The Chair advised that the Isle of Wight Association of Local Councils (IWALC) had
already submitted comments on the proposed Changes to the Current Planning
System via NALC and is now requesting comments on the White Paper.
Members discussed a draft response prepared by the Chair and circulated to
members in advance.
Members noted that the Isle of Wight MP was also preparing comments on the
proposals.
After discussion the committee:
RESOLVED:
THAT the proposed response prepared by the Chair would be submitted to
IWALC as the response to the Government White Paper ‘Planning for The
Future’ from Ryde Town Council.
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HIGH STREET HERITAGE ACTION ZONE (HSZAZ) UPDATE
The Chair of the HSHAZ Steering Group advised that progress continued with the
Community Arts Project, with input from local young people and with artists now
commissioned.
The acquisition of the former British Heart Foundation shop in the High Street at a
Peppercorn rent was nearly complete and the facility would soon be used a HSHAZ
centre.
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NAMING OF NICHOLSON ROAD PUBLIC GREEN SPACE
Following a survey from Gift for Nature, a shortlist of two had been selected for the
naming of the Green Space at the rear of Nicholson Road (donated to Ryde Town
Council from the Isle of Wight Council).
These were Rosemary Fields and Smallbrook Fields. Members noted that Rosemary
Fields had been allocated the most votes and were happy to endorse this.
RESOLVED:
THAT the name given to the 15 acre green space at the rear of Nicholson Road
will be Rosemary Fields.
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING
There was some discussion around start times of meetings whilst they continued to
be held remotely on Zoom due to the Covid 19 Pandemic. Members were of the
opinion that with staff having to rely on home internet services as opposed to the use
of more reliable office provision in order to hold and stream meetings live, an earlier
time could be considered that would be more suitable.
It was agreed that no time would be confirmed for the next meeting on 6 October
2020. A discussion would take place outside the meeting before the publication of the
next agenda and papers on 30 September 2020 in order to set a start time.
RESOLVED:
THAT the next meeting of the Planning and Regeneration Committee will be
held on Tuesday, 6 October 2020 via the Zoom Video meeting facility, at a time
to be confirmed.
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