PAPER A
MINUTES OF RYDE TOWN COUNCIL’S PLANNING
AND REGENERATION COMMITTEE HELD ON
TUESDAY 23 JUNE 2020 AT 2.00PM VIA THE ZOOM VIDEO MEETING FACILITY
Members Present:
Cllr Diana Conyers (Chair), Cllr Adrian Axford, Cllr Michael Lilley, 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 Nancy Farrell, Cllr Charles Chapman, Cllr Karen
Lucioni and Cllr Ian Stephens.
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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 10 March 2020 were reviewed.
RESOLVED:
THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 10 March 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 Lilley asked whether a response had been received from the Isle of Wight
Councils Head of Planning with regard to a letter sent, as agreed by all members at
Full Council on 2 December, in December 2019 requesting a detailed infrastructure
plan for the whole of Ryde owing to concerns from residents of the large number of
new developments that were being planned and which had infrastructure implications
for the whole town.
The Planning Clerk stated that the response was on the Town Councils website.
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Prior to considering applications, members agreed that the system for using
delegated powers on applications that are minor or not considered to be contentious
should remain in place for the foreseeable future in order to allow the committee to
focus on larger and more controversial applications. Members were reminded that
the public could still make their own representations to any planning application by
logging on to the Isle of Wight council’s planning website.
The following Planning Applications were then considered by the whole committee:
i.
Application No: 20/00536/FUL
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Binstead And Fishbourne
Location: Fairways, Quarr Road, Binstead, PO33 4EL
Proposal: Proposed detached garage with gym at first floor level
It was noted that there was insufficient information about the environmental
impact of the proposed development.
Members were concerned that the top part of the proposed building was intrusive
and not in keeping with the surroundings as it was viewable from the nearby coast
There were also concerns about the large amount of glazing which could emit
light pollution to the surrounding wildlife as well as being a hazard for birds and
bats in flight.
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council objects to the application on the grounds of the
lack of an Ecology Report which therefore failed to identify the wildlife
species in the area and the harm the proposed development may cause to
them. This is contrary to Policies DM2 (Design Quality) and SP5
(Environment)
ii.
Application No: 20/00694/HOU
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde South
Location: 42 St Johns Road, Ryde, PO33 2RP
Proposal: Formation of vehicular access, dropped kerb and parking
Application No: 20/00708/FUL
Members noted the concerns raised by Island Roads regarding the safety impact
of the proposed driveway.
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council objects to the application on the grounds of
safety as outlined by Island Roads in their submitted representations.
iii.
Application No: 20/00742/FUL
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North East
Location: Hovertravel Ltd, Quay Road, Ryde, PO33 2HB
Proposal: Removal of existing buildings and structures; proposed purpose built
workshop and rest Facilities
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Whilst members recognised the important contribution that Hovertravel makes to
the town with regard to its tourism trade, daily commuters and its historical
relevance, there were concerns around the height of the proposed buildings and
the impact it would have on the seascape. However they did agree that the
current buildings were very rundown and needed replacing.
The committee also recognised that a workshop close to the Hover Port was
important for the efficient running of the service.
RESOLVED
THAT Ryde Town Council has no objection to the application, providing
that reconsideration is given to the height of the building and how the
front elevation affects the seascape of Ryde.
iv.
Application No: 20/00838/FUL
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde East
Location: Victoria Depot, Victoria Crescent, Ryde
PO33 1DQ
Proposal: Change of use of depot to storage & distribution (Class B8) including
the siting of up to, 45 containers and up to 10 motorhomes / caravans.
Members expressed great concerns about the impact such a facility for storing
containers and parking motor homes would have on the surrounding properties
and neighbours with sound and light pollution being a concern.
The local ward member would continue to raise concerns and identify a
satisfactory solution with the Isle of Wight Council and the applicant.
THAT Ryde Town Council objects to the application on the grounds of the
intrusive nature of the proposed development as well as the impact of noise
and light pollution.
v.
Application No: 20/00855/FUL
Parish(es): Ryde
Nettlestone and Seaview, Ward(s): Ryde East / Nettlestone and Seaview
Location: Westridge Junction Incorporating 155 And 158, Marlborough Road,
Ryde, PO33 1AT
Proposal: Proposed improvements to Westridge Junction to include land from
155 and 158 Marlborough Road to facilitate Pennyfeathers
The committee had received public representations outlining many concerns
about this application. These included:
§ Traffic density and speed problems
§ Junction arms issues
§ lack of a public footpath on the southern side of Great Preston Road
between Smallbrook Lane and Westridge Cross junction and parts of
Bullen Road
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§ Doesn’t address drainage problems in Great Preston Road adjacent to the
traffic lights which cause the road to flood in prolonged or heavy rain, often
impacting on pedestrians.
§ No plans on how much land would be taken from each of the two
properties to facilitate the widening scheme as well as proposals for the
two uninhabited properties.
§ Wide belief that this was an enabling application to allow Pennyfeathers
and other proposed major local developments to come forward.
Members of the committee shared the concerns raised by the public and added
that there was no full road infrastructure plan that would address all areas of
anxiety. Without such a strategy, members were of the opinion that the
application could not be supported.
It was also noted that road works were due to begin in July 2020, but owing to
the Covid 19 pandemic, any road works would not now start until September
2020.
Members wished to place on record their total dissatisfaction of how both
properties had been left in a dilapidated condition, causing undue stress on
neighbours with problems of overgrown brambles and rat infestations. They also
gave a very negative impression of the town to those traveling into Ryde from
Brading Road.
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council objects to the application on the grounds that the
proposed carriageway design is not part of a comprehensive road and
traffic plan for the area.
The following applications were approved under delegated powers by the Chair and
Planning Clerk:
i. Application No: 20/00708/FUL
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: 30 - 31 Union Street, Ryde, PO33 2DT
Proposal: Variation of condition no. 3 on P/01135/18 to allow opening hours
from 0700 to 2200 seven days a week
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application.
Comments - Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
ii. Application No: 20/00771/LBC
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
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
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RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
vi. Application No: 20/00805/FUL
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North East
Location: Corneila Heights, 93 George Street, Ryde PO33 2JE
Proposal: Change of use from care home to service accommodation
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
vii. Application No: 20/00818/HOU
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: 6 Westfield Park, Ryde, PO33 3AB
Proposal: Proposed alterations; single and two storey extensions; balcony on
east elevation
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
Applications Already (?) Considered Under Delegated Powers by the Chair and
Planning Clerk - comments already submitted to Isle of Wight Council on 1 June 2020
i.
Application No: 20/00607/RVC
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde East
Location: Land Known as Pennyfeathers Land to the South of Smallbrook Lane
and to The West of Brading Road, Ryde
Proposal: Variation of condition 3 on P/01456/14 to allow submission of
reserved matters application.
ii.
Application No: 20/00670/RVC
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde East
Location: Land Known as Pennyfeathers Land to the South of Smallbrook Lane
and to The West of Brading Road, Ryde
Proposal: Variation of condition 15 and condition 21 on P/01456/14 :
Condition 15: adding the word 'commercial' in front of the word 'use' in the first
sentence. Condition 21: change to 'no more than 100 units shall be occupied
until the footway/cycleway...' in the first sentence
Comments Submitted on 1 June 2020 to the IWC - Ryde Town Council objects
to both applications. The proposed changes as detailed in the above
applications should not alter the condition in application P/01456/14 for the
application of reserved matters to be made by 31st. August 2020. The proposal
to amend condition 21 regarding varying the wording from "No dwelling shall be
occupied until the footway/cycleway routes
have been constructed surfaced
and drained" to "no more than
100 units shall be occupied until the
footway/cycleway routes
have been constructed surfaced and drained" should
ensure that any house across the whole site which is occupied should be serviced
by safe and highways compliant vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access and
egress.
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DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Members noted the following appeal decisions.
1. PLANNING DECISIONS
APPLICATIONS APPROVED
i. Application No: 20/00619/HOU
Location: 33 Pellhurst Road Ryde Isle of Wight PO33 3BS
Proposal: Proposed single storey rear extension; alterations; extension
to
porch (revised description)(revised plan)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde West
Decision Date: 09/06/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
ii. Application No: 20/00642/HOU
Location: 18 Ratcliffe Avenue Ryde Isle of Wight PO33 3DW
Proposal: Proposed ground floor rear extension and internal alterations
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde West
Decision Date: 12/06/2020
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
2. LICENCING DECISION
APPLICATIONS APPROVED
Ref No - 20/00148/GAAGCN / GA05 New AGC | Pending Decision
Location - Adult Gaming Centre, Harbourlight Amusements, Peter Pans Funfair
and Amusements, 23 The Esplanade, Ryde PO33 2DZ
Purpose - Gambling Act 2005 - Notification of Applications Received
The following was minuted at the Ryde Town Council Planning Committee meeting
held on 18 February 2020.
Concerns were raised from Ryde Town Council around the siting of such a facility
within an established Children’s Amusement Park. Members agreed that in a time
of such gambling machines leading to addiction problems and mental health
issues, to have such a facility in a family orientated environment was not suitable
in such surroundings.
Ryde Town Council therefore Strongly objected to this application on the grounds
that such a facility was not deemed as acceptable in such family orientated
surroundings.
RESOLVED:
THAT the decisions taken by the Isle of Wight Council since the last Ryde Town
Council Committee meeting, be noted.
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LICENCE APPLICATION
To licencing application received by the Isle of Wight Council was considered:
Application for a Premises Licence Full Variation
- The Captains Table,
Esplanade, Ryde - Ref 20/00482
Members raised no objection to this application and recognised that the restaurant
was making good efforts to address Covid 19 guidelines whilst still endeavouring to
maintain its business.
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PUCKPOOL HILL DEVELOPMENT
The Chair advised the committee that the developers of an upcoming application for
a housing site had been asked by the Isle of Wight Council to include Ryde Town
Council as a consultee owing to the fact that whilst it sat within the Seaview and
Nettlestone Parish Council Boundary, it does affect some residents in Ryde East as
it was on the border of that ward
Members were apprehensive about the consultation only being available online due
to Covid 19 restrictions. They were of the opinion that many residents were elderly
and not able to negotiate online facilities. The Government was expected to announce
on 4 July 2020 that Covid restrictions would be partially lifted and it may be possible
to hold some form of face to face consultation as a result.
The committee therefore agreed that this should be pursued and that an online
meeting should be held between Seaview and Nettlestone Parish Council and Ryde
Town Council in order to adopt a joint approach to the consultation.
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HIGH STREET HERITAGE ACTION ZONE (HSHAZ) - UPDATE
The committee was advised that the new HSHAZ Project Manager had been
appointed and had commenced work, initially from home but was expected to work
one or two days from the Town Council offices as soon as it was feasible to do so.
It was also noted that two artists had been appointed to assist in delivering an arts
project that involved engaging with local children to deliver a plant and flower based
exhibit in Anglesea Square near the Co-Op food store, based on the life and work of
local 19th century historical horticulturalist, Charles Dimmick.
The next project would be the Shop Front Design where the High Streets shops and
businesses would be audited with a view to making them more attractive and
welcoming.
With regard to the lower High Street pedestrianisation, this had still not commenced.
Ryde Town Council had approached the Isle of Wight Council stating that it must be
treated as a priority as it was critical in the High Street complying with the Covid 19
regulations.
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RYDE PLACE PLAN REVIEW
The Chair advised that a Ryde Place Plan Review Working Group had been
established to monitor the progress of the review of the Place Plan which was needed
as a result of the Covid 19 crisis.
The review, which would come in the form of two annexes (Appendices) to highlight
changes was in draft form and would look to address Covid 19 implications as well
as the concerns of the Ryde East proposed developments. It would also look to
involve more ward councillor’s in matters that affected their residents.
Part of the review was to look at opening up more and more green spaces for
residents to enjoy. Following negotiations with the Isle of Wight Council, the Mayor
and Cllr Charles Chapman had, after a lengthy period of time, secured the land to the
west of the Nicholson Road industrial estate with the assistance of Natural Enterprise.
Signs had been erected and pathways established and a press release to announce
its opening and its benefits to Ryde residents’ young and old would be released
shortly
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COVID 19 PEDESTRIAISATION AND SOCIAL DISTANCING
The Isle of Wight Council had completed its Covid 19 measures in the High Street
and had begun to put in place the white pavement dots, stencilled instructions and
pavement signs.
There had been further proposals received from the Isle of Wight Council around
removing all parking spaces in Union Street to allow for wider pedestrian paths by
putting temporary barriers in place. However this had been met with widespread
rejection from Ryde Town Council’s elected members who felt that prohibiting cars
from parking in Union Street would be extremely damaging to local independent retail
traders.
Ryde Town Council would therefore inform the Isle of Wight Council of its concerns
and request that they would be reviewed.
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED:
THAT the next meeting of the Planning and Regeneration Committee will be
held on Tuesday, 14 July 2020 at 2pm via the Zoom Video meeting facility.
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