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MINUTES OF RYDE TOWN COUNCIL’S PLANNING, ENVIRONMENT AND
REGENERATION COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY, 25 MAY 2021 AT 7.00PM AT
GARFIELD ROAD METHODIST CHURCH, RYDE
Members Present: Cllr Simon Cooke (Chair), Cllr Georgie Carter, Cllr Lisa Carter, Cllr
Charles Chapman, Cllr Les Kirkby, Cllr Michael Lilley, Cllr John
McLagan. Cllr Malcolm Ross, Cllr Jenna Sabine
Also in Attendance: Jon Baker (Committees Coordinator) and Chris Turvey (Planning,
Regeneration and Environment Officer)
PUBLIC QUESTIONS
A question was put to the committee, by the Ryde Society, asking that should the Isle of Wight
Council's new Island Plan, which was due in the autumn of 2021, fail to deliver for Ryde,
would Ryde Town Council make a public commitment to commission a Strategic Master Plan
for the town which would cover up to 2046 or possibly 2071?
It was noted that this would be included on the agenda of the next committee meeting.
A further question from the Ryde Society was asked on whether the Town Council would
consider setting up a residents panel to help provide local information and knowledge around
significant planning and regeneration issues, with representations from each ward as well as
representatives from developers. The Chair stated that this could be looked into.
A third question was put to members by the Ryde Society asking that when looking at
Planning applications via delegated powers, that all details around UPVC window frames be
taken into account when an application is within a conservation area.
It was noted that such details were always taken into account.
66/21 APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Cllr Georgie Carter
67/21 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None declared.
68/21 REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATIONS
None requested.
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ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR
Cllr Charles Chapman was proposed by Cllr Lilley and seconded by Cllr McLagan.
There were no further nominations and after a vote it was:
RESOLVED:
THAT Cllr Charles Chapman be elected as Vice Chair of the Planning,
Environment and Regeneration Committee
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MINUTES
The minutes to the previous meeting held on 4 May 2021 were reviewed.
RESOLVED:
THAT the minutes to the meeting held on 4 May 2021 were approved as a true
and accurate record and were signed off by the Chair.
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MEMBERS QUESTION TIME
There were no questions taken.
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The following planning applications were then considered by the committee:
i.
Application No: 21/00576/HOU
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: Windsor House, 16 St Thomas Street, Ryde, PO33 2DL
Proposal: Conversion of three flats into one dwelling; Front boundary wall
rebuilt, cast-iron railings, hardwood trellis, enclosed entrance porch, rebuilt
lower-ground floor rear extension as existing footprint, extended light well to
front, blind windows opened with double hung sash windows, sliding glazed
panels to rear, cast iron rainwater goods to replace uPVC, new bin store,
installation of air source heat pump (revised description)(readvertised
application)
Whilst the development did lose two residential units at a time when smaller
units are preferable, it does mitigate this by reinstating many of the buildings
heritage features which included the replacement of UPVC drainage with period
cast iron types.
There will be large patio doors installed where separate windows were
previously situated, but as this was a rear elevation, this was generally an
acceptable feature in a conservation area. Members were usually minded to
consider any impact that the front elevation would have on the general street
scene.
Whist the committee considered the objections raised by some members of the
public around any noise emanating from an air conditioning unit, they were of
the opinion that the noise would be negligible.
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RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application and it
notes favourably that there are no UPVC window frames to be fitted
throughout and that other heritage features are to be reinstated.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde Appley And Elmfield
Location: 7 Royal Walk, Ryde, PO33 1NL
Proposal: Proposed alterations to vehicular access and hardstanding area;
alterations to front elevation
Members noted that the Island Roads report stipulated for visibility safety
reasons that any front boundary hedge should not exceed one meter in height.
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application, subject
to any approval having conditions preventing the hedge being kept to a
maximum height of one meter.
The following applications were considered under delegated powers by the Chair and
the Planning, Regeneration and Environment Officer and they proposed the following:
i.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: 2B George Street, Ryde, PO33 2EB
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for alterations in connection with conversion
of maisonette to form two flats (revised scheme
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
ii.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: 13 Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 2DY
Proposal: Change of use of ground floor from retail unit (Class A1) to
café/restaurant (Class E) and take-away (Sui generis use)
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
iii.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location:13 Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 2DY
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for alterations and installation of extraction
system and flue in connection with change of use of ground floor from retail unit
(Class A1) to café/restaurant (Class E) and take-away (Sui generis use)
including extraction system
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RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
iv.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: 3 Union Street, Ryde, PO33 2DU
Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate for continued use of lower ground
floor as residential dwelling
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
v.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: 39 Union Street, Ryde, PO33 2AB
Proposal: Proposed conversion of first and second floor offices into four self-
contained flats
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application, subject
to Solent Protection Area payments being agreed along with the adequate
provision of waste storage
vi.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: 39 Union Street, Ryde, PO33 2AB
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations in
connection with proposed conversion of first and second floor offices into four
self-contained flats
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application, subject to
Solent Protection Area payments being agreed along with the adequate
provision of waste storage.
vii.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde Monktonmead
Location: 30 Simeon Street, Ryde, PO33 1JQ
Proposal: Alterations, conversion and extension of attached shed to form
sunroom; internal alterations; replacement doors and windows; timber pergola
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
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Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde Monktonmead
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Location: 30 Simeon Street, Ryde, PO33 1JQ
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for alterations, conversion and extension of
attached shed to form sunroom; internal alterations; replacement doors and
windows; timber pergola
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: Ryde Pier Head, Esplanade, Ryde
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for proposed servery hatch for Costa cafe
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
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DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Members noted the following decisions taken by the IWC’s Planning Department.
PLANNING APPLICATION DECISIONS
1. APPLICATIONS APPROVED
i.
Location: 11A Lower Bettesworth Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3EG
Proposal: Proposed orangery.
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
ii.
Location: 37 Spencer Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3AD
Proposal: Proposed single storey garage extension
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
iii.
Location: The Dolphins Augusta Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3AU
Proposal: Demolition of existing garage; proposed replacement detached
garage with loft/store over
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
iv.
Location: Rye House Playstreet Lane Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3LJ
Proposal: Variation of condition no. 2 on P/00274/19 to allow reduced
roof
height and roof pitch and change to rear bi-fold door design for dwelling on plot
1, change from single garage door to pair of garage doors for plot 1, and minor
modification on to site boundaries (revised plans) (revised description).
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
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Location: 17 Wood Street Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 2JR
Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate for proposed replacement windows
and replacement roof to front porch
Ryde Town Council did not comment owing to it being an LDC
Location: Oakfield Church Of England Primary School Appley Road Ryde Isle
Of Wight PO33 1NE
Proposal: The four sycamore trees situated as detailed in the application are to
be felled to near ground level.
Ryde Town Council did not comment owing to it being a tree decision
2. APPLICATIONS REFUSED
Location: 8 Hayward Avenue, Ryde, PO33 1AS
Proposal: Demolition of garage; proposed single storey side extension and
alterations
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde East
Decision Date: 26/04/2021
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
Location: Pluto 1A Lower Highland Road, Ryde, PO33 1DX
Proposal: Proposed 1m high fence above existing front wall
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde East
Decision Date: 27/04/2021
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
Location: 53 Monkton Street, Ryde, PO33 2BB
Proposal: Demolition of porch and existing bathroom extension; proposed
single/two storey rear extension; alterations; formation of new vehicular
access
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North East
Decision Date: 05/05/2021
Ryde Town Council agreed the following:
a) Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the proposed extension, subject
to a guarantee that any windows on the proposed first floor extension which
overlook the neighbouring property should be glazed with frosted or obscure
glass.
b) Ryde Town Council objected to the proposed off street parking on access
and safety grounds as laid out in the Island Roads report.
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Therefore Ryde Town Council agreed to recommend a split decision on this
application.
RESOLVED:
THAT the decisions taken by the Isle of Wight Council since the last meeting
be noted.
74/21 PLANNING APPEAL
The following appeal was noted:
Appeal No: 21/00014/REF Planning Inspectorate Ref: APP/P2114/D/21/3270048
Parish(es): Ryde Ward: Havenstreet, Ashey & Haylands
Location: 98 Ashey Road, Ryde, PO33 2UZ
Proposal: Single storey rear extension
Members noted that Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application at its
meeting on 17 November 2020.
75/21 RYDE TOWN COUNCIL’S WALKING AND CYCLING STRATEGY
Members were updated on the latest information regarding the ICWIP strategy.
It was proposed that a Working Group be formed to look at a specific strategy
regarding Ryde and that the group included relevant stakeholders within the town in
order to obtain the maximum benefits for Ryde.
It was also agreed that Cllr Malcolm Ross be chosen to lead the Group. Cllr Ross
would then report back to a future Planning, Regeneration and Environment
Committee, confirming membership and advising on what actions would be taken
and what outcomes would be expected.
76/21 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Members discussed the possibility of bringing the time of the meeting forward in order
to accommodate those members who have childcare problems.
After a discussion, it was agreed that the time of the next meeting would be 6.30pm.
RESOLVED:
THAT the next meeting of the Planning, Regeneration and Environment
Committee will be held on Tuesday, 15 June in the Methodist Church, Garfield
Road, Ryde at 6.30pm
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