IN GEORGE STREET CENTRE, RYDE BAPTIST CHURCH, RYDE.
Members Present: Cllr Simon Cooke (Chair), Cllr Diana Conyers, Cllr Jess Higgins, and Cllr Malcolm Ross.
Also in Attendance: Jon Baker (Committees Coordinator), and Chris Turvey (Community Planning Officer)
Members of public in attendance: 2
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC AND MEMBER QUESTIONS
DUE TO THE UPCOMING GENERAL ELECTION BEING HELD ON THURSDAY, 4 JULY 2024, THIS MEETING WAS HELD UNDER PRE-ELECTION REGULATIONS, AND CONSEQUENTLY THERE WERE NO PUBLIC OR MEMBER QUESTIONS TAKEN.
Apologies were received from Cllr Pippa Hayward and Cllr Richard May
None declared.
None requested.
The minutes to the meeting held on 11 June 2024 were reviewed.
RESOLVED:
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): Binstead and Fishbourne
Location: Binstead Hall West, Quarr Road, Binstead, Ryde, PO33 4EL Proposal: Demolition of chimney; roof extension at upper first floor level to existing sun room; internal alterations include loft conversion at second floor level to form additional living accommodation; rear dormer extension and increased roof size on northern elevation
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde Monktonmead Location: 55 Warwick Street, Ryde, PO33 2HY
Proposal: Proposed change of use from hairdressers to residential flat; external alterations
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Binstead and Fishbourne Location: 5 Newnham Lane, Binstead, Ryde, PO33 4ED
Proposal: Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and garage; Proposed replacement single storey extension to side/rear and detached single storey garage.
Members noted the following decisions taken by the IWC’s Planning Department:
PLANNING APPLICATION DECISIONS
APPLICATIONS APPROVED
Location: Her Whey, 15 Cross Street, Ryde, PO33 2AD Proposal: Change of use of shop premises to tattoo studio Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West
Decision Date: 03/06/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
Location: 54 Wellington Road, Ryde, PO33 3QH Proposal: Porch and pagoda on decking; retention of shed Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde West
Decision Date: 06/06/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
Location: Rosemary Vineyard, Smallbrook Lane, Ryde, PO33 4BE Proposal: Approval of Reserved Matters on P/01218/16 relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for development of 140 dwellings; formation of vehicular access
Parish: Ryde Ward: Haylands & Swanmore Decision Date: 07/06/2024
Ryde Town Council objects to the application on the following grounds:
RTC previously objected to the development on the following grounds:
"The means of access into the site from Ashey Road. It is considered that regardless of the 'minimum' standards required under the manual for streets this area is widely known as an area where peoples speed to avoid the current traffic calming measures and that this application brings forward the only realistic opportunity for a long-term sustainable solution to slowing the traffic down in this area.
It is recommended that a similar junction to that which is proposed in this application on Smallbrook Road be adopted for the Ashey Road junction. Whilst it is recognised that 1 side of the junction is 30 mph this is not adhered to by traffic speeding down the hill.
Lack of clarity over financial contributions towards Smallbrook Roundabout and Westridge Cross and no clarity from the IW Council on whether the roundabout proposed under the Pennyfeathers application can cope with the additional pressures from this and other proposed developments in the locality.
Lack of a sustainable public transport service in this location.
The density of the development on the Western Boundary which is out of character/ context with the prevailing pattern of existing development on Ashey Road.
Lack of clarity in the housing needs statement. The table shows that 80 units will be provided by Southern Housing (which is equivalent to 40%) whereas in paragraph 3.22 it is confirmed that 35% is proposed. Furthermore, in paragraph 3.23 the applicant has proposed 30% for affordable rent and 70% for intermediate tenure which is not in accordance with policy DM4 as stated by the applicant. For confirmation RTC expects that 70% for affordable rent and 30% for intermediate tenure."
Much of our previous objection is still applicable to this reserved matters application although the Smallbrook Roundabout has now been completed.
The principle of development of this site has been established by the IW Council consent for the outline planning application. This reserved matters application should supply the LPA with the required detail for them to make an informed decision on this scheme.
The outline approval came with 19 planning conditions. Some of these have been dealt with prior to this application. Others are covered in this application.
Conditions 10 construction method statement and 12 ecology mitigation have been dealt with by separate submissions.
Foul and Storm Drainage and Landscaping (Nos. 6,8 and 9) are included in this application.
Some have not yet been addressed.
No.7. A desktop study on ground conditions with regard to possible contamination.
No.11 An archaeological study.
No.13 A lighting scheme.
No.15 Further details of road design.
No.16 Pedestrian and cycle access.
No.18 Proper dispersal / positioning of the affordable housing throughout the site.
The proposed affordable housing has been arranged in 3 blocks around the site.
Prior to any decision on this application, these outstanding conditions should be addressed by the developer so as to establish that the planning requirements for this site can be met in full.
In addition to compliance to the existing conditions there are now the latest issues which should be addressed in this application arising from the energy crisis and the cost of fuel. These include electric car charging facilities, the phasing out of gas heating and the use of alternate green energy forms of heating such as solar, wind and ground and air source heating. In addition, developers should be looking to deliver net zero housing schemes.
Location: Westridge House Bullen Road, Nettlestone, Ryde, PO33 1AU Proposal: Alterations and replacement of windows and doors; replacement balustrading to balcony; external platform lift; external landscaping works to include new ramps and paved access; proposed swim spa and sunken trampoline (Revised Description)(Revised Plans)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde Appley & Elmfield Decision Date: 07/06/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
Location: 30 Westfield Park, Ryde, PO33 3AB Proposal: Proposed single storey rear extension Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West
Decision Date: 20/06/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
APPLICATIONS REFUSED
None.
Members noted the following appeal:
Application for a Premises Licence – Beach House, Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 1JA Application Number 24/00785/LAPVAM
The Committee considered the following application for a variation to an existing licence:
Application for a Premises Licence – Beach House, Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 1JA Application Number - 24/00785/LAPVAM
Members were advised that the application was for a variation on the current licence which requested an additional point of sale for alcoholic beverages in the form of a mobile container which would be situated on the edge of the premises boundary next to seating.
The Committee was concerned that the mobile container was very similar in appearance to other such containers that sell Ice Creams, Ice Lollies and soft drinks which would attract children. They were also concerned that the additional point of sale was right next to a public footway which may result in minors attempting to purchase alcohol as well as increasing the likelihood of drinks being taken away and consumed off the premises, which could increase anti-social behaviour. With the premises being located right next to a children’s funfair, the concerns were increased.
Members were also very apprehensive as to how the additional point of sale in such a location would be effectively controlled.
After the debate, it was proposed and seconded that the following be sent to the Isle of Wight Councils Licencing department:
The report was for noting only.
Following the agreement of the report at the previous meeting, further information was submitted by Isle of Wight Council for consideration and the report in front of the Committee identified the limits of works that could be carried out by volunteers and the controls which would need to be put in place.
Regarding the Fiveways Shelter at end of Newport Street and John Street, members were concerned that it appeared to be constantly neglected, which was attracting complaints from members of the public. The agreement was for the shrubs and herbaceous plants to be maintained twice a year, but this didn’t appear to be the case. The Community Planning Officer would investigate the matter and report back.
Members agreed that the use of volunteers was an important aspect of the works, which needed to be focussed on.
The next scheduled meeting would be on Tuesday, 23 July 2024 at 7.00pm.