MINUTES OF RYDE TOWN COUNCIL’S
IN GEORGE STREET CENTRE, RYDE BAPTIST CHURCH, RYDE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE ASKING OF QUESTIONS
DUE TO THE UPCOMING RYDE TOWN COUNCIL BY-ELECTION FOR THE RYDE APPLEY AND ELMFIELD WARD BEING HELD ON THURSDAY, 21 MARCH 2024 THIS MEETING WAS HELD UNDER PRE-ELECTION REGULATIONS, AND CONSEQUENTLY THERE WERE NO PUBLIC OR MEMBER QUESTIONS TAKEN AT THIS MEETING.
Members Present: Cllr Simon Cooke (Chair), Cllr Diana Conyers, Cllr Jo Elliott, Cllr Jess Higgins, Cllr Richard May, and Cllr Malcolm Ross.
Also in Attendance: Jon Baker (Committees and Place Plan Coordinator) and Chris Turvey (Place, Neighbourhood and Planning Officer).
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4 Members of The Public
Apologies were received from Cllr Charles Chapman
Cllr Cooke declared an interest in the likelihood that Ryde Town Hall / Theatre was mentioned in later business as he was a Trustee of the Ryde Town Hall Trust.
None requested.
The minutes to the meeting held on 6 February 2024 were reviewed (this was deferred from 27 February) .
RESOLVED:
The informal notes to the inquorate meeting were noted.
The officer delegated decisions that were taken in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair owing to the previous scheduled meeting of 27 February 2024 being inquorate were considered and following a proposer, seconder, and a vote via a show of hands, it was:
The following planning applications were considered by the committee:
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Haylands & Swanmore Location: Land Between 61 & 63 Bettesworth Road, Ryde
Proposal: Pair of semi-detached dwellings (revised scheme)
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Island Roads had submitted two comments, the first recommending refusal and the second, crucially overriding the first and stating, ‘no objection’.
Ryde Town Council’s only objection to the previous version of this scheme was on the grounds of insufficient parking provision and the case for not providing it had not been proved. The current application did have a more complete parking survey which had now satisfied Island Roads.
Members were of the opinion that like many areas within Ryde, parking in the area was still an issue, but also felt that new homes were very much needed.
It was however noted that the application did not indicate any provision for the storage of waste bins or cycles as well any contribution to the Solent Special Protection Area (SPA) and affordable housing and that any recommendation for approval to the scheme must include such provisions.
There had been no objections submitted from other statutory consultees or comments of any kind submitted by members of the public.
Following a proposer, seconder, and a vote via a show of hands, it was:
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Haylands & Swanmore Location: Solent House, Playstreet Lane, Ryde, PO33 3LJ
Proposal: Demolition of existing garage; proposed triple garage and garden store.
Members noted that the Arborist tree reports stated that there would be no impact on the lime tree (T1) owing to the raft foundations however the section A-A shows a raft foundation with a deep edge which may have an effect on the root protection area (RPA). The design of the raft should bear in mind the roots and the contractors should take care to protect the tree within the RPA.
There had been no objections submitted from other statutory consultees or comments of any kind submitted from members of the public and following a proposer, seconder, and a vote via a show of hands, it was:
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The following planning applications were considered under delegated powers by the Chair and the Place and Neighbourhoods Officer, and they proposed no objections:
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West Location: 25 Buckland Gardens, Ryde, PO33 3AG
Proposal: Demolition of shed; Proposed single storey side extension; alterations and conversion of garage to form workshop and storage.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Haylands & Swanmore Location: 263 Upton Road, Ryde, PO33 3HX Proposal: Proposed first floor extension.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: The Kebab House, 5 High Street, Ryde, PO33 2PN Proposal:1x externally illuminated fascia sign
Application No: 24/00341/ADV - (LBC Application No: 24/00345/LBC) Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: 3 St Thomas Square (Nationwide Building Society), Ryde, PO33 2PH Proposal:1 x externally illuminated fascia sign; 1 x externally illuminated projecting sign; replacement trough light; replacement ATM surround and decals; proposed window message.
Following a proposer, seconder, and a vote via a show of hands, it was:
Members noted the following decisions taken by the IWC’s Planning Department:
PLANNING APPLICATION DECISIONS
APPLICATIONS APPROVED
Location: 54 Wellington Road, Ryde, PO33 3QH
Proposal: Retention and completion of raised decking on rear elevation Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde West
Decision Date: 02/02/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Location: St Anthony’s, Playstreet Lane, Ryde, PO33 3LQ
Proposal: Variation of Condition 2 on 21/00593/HOU replacement raised roof, reduction of external doors, alterations to layout, stand-alone solar array.
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Parish: Ryde Ward: Haylands & Swanmore Decision Date: 07/02/2024
Ryde Town Council maintains its objection submitted on 6 May 2021 to the original application be maintained, namely, Ryde Town Council on considering additional various representations now objects to the application on the following grounds:
Following further information from the Isle of Wight Councils Rights of Way department that was received after the Town Council originally considered the application on 13 April 2021, members of the committee were of the view that crossing a well-used footpath (R111) is not acceptable and the access to the property by the proposed means should not be allowed. The proposals in this application affect the public's safety and their enjoyment of the footpath.
Location: The Bungalow, Quarr Hill, Binstead, Ryde, PO33 4EH
Proposal: Demolition of an existing dwelling; proposed replacement dwelling, parking and detached double garage; associated landscaping (Revised scheme)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Binstead & Fishbourne Decision Date: 09/02/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
Location: 24 Buckland Gardens, Ryde, PO33 3AG
Proposal: Proposed demolition of bungalow; proposed replacement dwelling Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West
Decision Date: 08/02/2024
Ryde Town Council maintains its objection to the original application, namely, that the removal of the existing outbuilding to the rear of the property, which partially forms a screen, overlooking would be a major concern to the neighbouring properties.
Location: 9 St Thomas Street, Ryde, PO33 2PA
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for works to make internal doors fire resistant and replacement internal door.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West Decision Date: 12/02/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application.
Location: Carlton House, Binstead Road, Ryde, PO33 3RD
Proposal: Partial demolition of rear extension and conservatory; proposed single storey rear extension and cladding to rear elevation.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Binstead & Fishbourne Decision Date: 13/02/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application.
Location: 38 Hamilton Road, Binstead, Ryde, PO33 3QZ
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Proposal: Demolition of garage; proposed single storey side extension; render to all elevations of main dwelling, cladding to front elevation gable end, raised decking with balustrading (revised description)(readvertised application).
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde West Decision Date: 14/02/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application.
Location: 9 Wykeham Close, Binstead, Ryde, PO33 3ST
Proposal: Demolition of garage; proposed replacement detached garage Parish: Ryde Ward: Binstead & Fishbourne
Decision Date: 16/02/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application.
Location: 37 High Street, Ryde, PO33 2HT
Proposal: Change of use of part of ground floor from commercial to form one residential unit to include 2 new windows and 3 new rooflights, replacement of all existing windows with UPVC.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West Decision Date: 16/02/2024
Ryde Town Council objects to the application on the following grounds:
The use of UPVC window frames at the front of the property is not acceptable in the Conservation Area and HSHAZ.
Loss of commercial accommodation in a primary retail area.
The application does not comply with the HSHAZ guidelines.
Location: Glebe Cottage, 11 Wray Street, Ryde, PO33 3ED
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for demolition of garage, replacement gate (revised scheme)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Haylands & Swanmore Decision Date: 16/02/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application.
Location: Glebe Cottage, 11 Wray Street, Ryde, PO33 3ED Proposal: Demolition of garage, replacement gate (revised scheme) Parish: Ryde Ward: Haylands & Swanmore
Decision Date: 16/02/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application.
Location: Esplanade Pavilion, Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 2EL
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Proposal: Listed Building Consent for x 1 Individual Externally Illuminated Letters and Logo (Left Hand Elevation), x 1 Individual Externally Illuminated Letters and Logo (Right Hand Elevation).
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West Decision Date: 28/02/2024
Ryde Town Council objected to the application on the grounds that the removal of the existing signage with its well-known Pavilion font style would not be in keeping with the Grade II listed building's heritage.
Location: 6 West Hill Road, Ryde, PO33 1LG
Proposal: Variation of condition 2 on 22/01269/HOU to allow for alterations to rear first floor extension finish and construction of flat roof over; alterations to west elevation window.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde Appley & Elmfield Decision Date: 28/02/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application.
Location: 7 Royal Walk, Ryde, PO33 1NL
Proposal: Demolition of conservatory and garage; proposed two storey side and rear extensions, single storey front and rear extensions; alterations to include cladding.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde Appley & Elmfield Decision Date: 29/02/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application.
Location: The Hollies, Trinity Street, Ryde, PO33 2AS
Proposal: Single storey extension on rear elevation including dormer to the first floor on rear elevation.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde Monktonmead Decision Date: 04/03/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application.
Application No: 24/00052/FUL (LBC Application No: 24/00053/LBC) Location: 49 The Strand, Ryde, PO33 1JE
Proposal: Works to boundary wall to include the removal of random stone capping, raising existing and creating new rendered piers with the installation of wrought iron railings between.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde Monktonmead Decision Date: 08/03/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to both applications.
As previously stated, Ryde Town Council raises no objection to the application subject to the style of the windows being of a heritage nature to match the surrounding properties.
APPLICATIONS REFUSED
None
Members noted the following appeal:
23/01211/HOU - Demolition of brick pillar on front boundary to widen vehicular access and provide additional parking area (revised scheme), 9 The Strand Ryde Isle of Wight, PO33 1JD.
The minutes from the approved meeting held on 20 November 2023 were noted.
Members were provided with a brief update on the latest proposals for a revised application for the Pennyfeathers site.
It was noted that the Chair, Vice Chair and both the Place, Neighbourhood and Planning Officer and the Committees Coordinator had met with the representative of the developer and the new agent and were advised that a new approach to the scheme would be undertaken involving a ‘Hybrid’ application.
More details of the scheme would be made available in due course and the developers had stated that they would be holding various consultations with members of the public and interested stakeholders by means of ‘in person’ meetings as well as online. They would also be invited to a future PNP Committee meeting to address members.
The Vice Chair commented on the refreshing new approach taken by the developers and hoped to see a more positive set of proposals that would deliver a more acceptable scheme with much needed houses.
Members were advised that at a recent meeting of the internal Public Realm and Natural Environment Sub Committee it was agreed to acquire more durable and solid boards to replace the temporary metal mesh fencing. These boards would also be decorated with art from a local source to give them a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Whilst the process for the boards had been received, officers were still evaluating the costs of other aspects of the work which they would expect to have soon.
Members discussed the theme of the artwork that would adorn the boards and it was noted that the Vice Chair and the mayor would meet with the town Councils Community Development Officer to discuss the project further.
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Owing to the insufficient information being obtained, at the time of the meeting and not fully identifying the artwork theme, the application was agreed in principle and then be formally decided via emails between members of the committee and then ratified for the record at a future PNP Committee meeting.
The Committee discussed the forthcoming appointment of the Isle of Wight Councils Enforcement Officer, who would be employed to deal with various enforcement issues around the Town.
Members were reminded that Enforcement didn’t just mean buildings which require action being taken, but also any areas of land that was not being looked after to an acceptable standard.
Members suggested the following areas that, amongst others, would need to be addressed:
Former Royal York Hotel – George Street.
Ryde Town Hall / Theatre – Lind Street (dependent on possible proposals).
BT Building – St Jame’s Street (not necessarily enforcement, but possibly an empty building issue which could become housing).
Derelict Building (Former Gym) – corner of Monkton Street and St Johns Hill.
It was noted that the Isle of Wight Councils Strategic Manager Planning and Infrastructure Delivery would visit the Town Council in order to undertake with members and officers a town walkabout and identify urgent cases that would need addressing.
Following the walkabout, a list of proposals would be brought back to members for a decision to be taken.
Members were advised that following recent meetings of the internal Place Plan and Regeneration Sub Committee and the Public Realm and Natural Environment Sub Committee, it was agreed in principle to create a new internal subcommittee incorporating both of these.
A new Terms of Reference was being drafted which would be subject to approval at Annual Council on 13 May 2024.
The PNP Officer advised that as things currently stood there was another internal committee called the Community Projects Task Force which looked at various projects both from a strategic and delivery point of view. It was therefore suggested that there needed to be a change around the procedure of how matters were dealt with and that a new combined committee would look at the strategy of any proposed projects and the Community Projects Task Force would discuss the delivery. The new committee would also be responsible for reviewing the Ryde Position Statement.
Members agreed that there needed to be some work carried out on a revised committee structure with all of the Town Council’s Terms of References being reviewed and that an internal meeting should be convened as soon as possible to progress the matter.
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Members of the committee would then be provided with an update at a future meeting of the PNP Committee.
Members considered renaming the PNP committee.
A suggestion of reverting back to the “Planning Committee’ was made, although some members had reservations about using just the word ‘Planning’.
It was agreed that further discussions were required as part of the overall Committee Structure / Terms of Reference internal meeting with a proposal taken back to a future PNP Committee meeting.
The next scheduled meeting would be on Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 7.00pm.