HELD ON TUESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2025 AT 7.00PM
AT THE FORMER NATWEST BANK, MAIN ROOM, ST THOMAS’S SQUARE, RYDE.
Members Present: Cllr Diana Conyers (Chair), Cllr Jess Higgins, Cllr Richard May, and Cllr Malcolm Ross.
Also in Attendance: Jon Baker (Committees Coordinator), and Chris Turvey (Community Planning Officer).
Members of public in attendance: 3 Members of the Press: 0
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It was also noted that the Public Realm Budget was not the same as a town council grant as it was an allocation to the Community Planning Committee specifically for Ryde’s areas of special public interest.
Apologies were received from Cllrs Simon Cooke, Jo Elliott and Pippa Hayward.
None declared.
None requested.
The minutes to the meeting held on 28 January 2025 were reviewed.
RESOLVED:
Cllr Ross asked if the Isle of Wight Council had been made aware of the poor condition of the Eastern Gardens Archway and was there any plans to bring them back into a good condition?
The Community Planning Officer advised that the Isle of Wight Council were aware and that they were planning to take the Archway down as it represented a safety hazard. Ryde Town Council had spoken with the relevant IWC Officers and requested strongly that the Archway should be put back in place once they had been made safe and presentable.
The following planning applications were considered by the Committee:
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Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West Location: 23 John Street, Ryde, PO33 2PY
Proposal: Demolition of utility room; proposed alterations to include replacement windows and doors; replacement and extension of boundary wall to front to create enclosed amenity area; creation of amenity space at rear; proposed roof terrace on 2nd floor.
This application was for the addition of a balcony which would overlook John Street, down Victoria Street and the immediate surrounding area. In addition, the application included the replacement of existing windows with new heritage type UPVC windows and the creation a small wall to separate pedestrian entry from off road parking.
Members believed it would be churlish to object to the UPVC window frames owing to there being others already in place on the building. They also agreed that the balcony posed no overlooking issues to neighbouring properties.
However, the committee did believe that a condition should be put in place regarding the proposed parking space which stipulates that it consists of a permeable surface to assist surface water drainage.
After a proposer, seconder and a vote via a show of hands, the following was:
Application No: 24/01564/FUL
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: Flats 1-9 10 - 11 Cross Street, Ryde, PO33 2AD
Proposal: Proposed replacement windows on north, south and west elevations.
This proposal was for the installation of new windows for the entire building (front and side facing). However, there was some confusion as to the make-up of the frames as the Design and Access Statement stated that the front (south) elevation was being replaced with timber windows, but the application plans showed all windows were being fitted with UPVC frames, which would pose concerns for a property situated within a Conservation Area. The existing frames had been made of timber.
Members agreed that they were unable to support the application owing to the conflicting information around the makeup of the window frames in the plans and the Design and Access Statement.
After a proposer, seconder and a vote via a show of hands, the following was:
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The following planning applications were considered under delegated powers by the Community Planning Officer, the Chair of the Committee, the Vice Chair and the Community Planning Officer:
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West Location: 10 George Street, Ryde, PO33 2EW
Proposal: Variation of condition 7 on P/01035/16 to allow alteration to opening hours to 07:00 - 21:00 hours Monday to Sunday including bank holidays
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Binstead & Fishbourne Location: 4 Quarr Place, Binstead, Ryde, PO33 4EW Proposal: Single storey infill extension
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Binstead & Fishbourne Location: 15 Newnham Road, Binstead, Ryde, PO33 3TD
Proposal: Demolition of single storey rear extension; construction of single storey rear extension and two-storey side extension; proposed porch; first floor Juliet Balcony; replacement windows and doors to all elevations; raised decking to rear
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde Appley & Elmfield Location: 22 Arundel Road, Ryde, PO33 1BN Proposal: Retention of outbuilding
Application No: 25/00091/3MAPA
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West Location: Rear Of 75 Union Street, Ryde, PO33 2LN
Proposal: Prior approval for change of use of ground and first floors to form three flats
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde South East Location: 17 St Johns Hill, Ryde, PO33 1EU
Proposal: Demolition of buildings; Proposed residential development of 9 houses with parking and alterations to existing access (readvertised application)
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West Location: 165 High Street, Ryde, PO33 2HS
Proposal: External alterations to include ducting in association with use of premises as restaurant (Class E)
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Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Haylands And Swanmore Location: Zion Chapel, William Street, Ryde, PO33 3HL
Proposal: Replacement entrance door; alterations and replacement of side door; alteration to entrance path
RESOLVED:
Members noted the following decisions taken by the IWC’s Planning Department:
PLANNING APPLICATION DECISIONS
APPLICATIONS APPROVED
Location: Morgenzee, Quarr Road, Binstead, PO33 4EL
Proposal: Retention and alterations to retaining wall, removal of hard standing and reinstatement of ground levels with associated landscaping Parish: Ryde Ward: Binstead & Fishbourne
Decision Date: 20/01/2025
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Location: 5 West Hill Road, Ryde, PO33 1LA
Proposal: Demolition of existing single storey rear extension; Proposed single storey side and rear extension
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde Appley & Elmfield Decision Date: 20/01/2025
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Location: 52 Hamilton Road, Binstead, PO33 3QZ
Proposal: Single storey rear extension, proposed conversion and alteration inclusive of extension of roof height and additional new window to existing garage; proposed rear raised terrace and staircase with glazed balustrading; screen fencing
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde West Decision Date: 24/01/2025
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Location: Portsdown, Buckingham Close, Ryde, PO33 2DN
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Proposal: Replacement raised roof and removal of chimney to form additional accommodation at second floor level to include, dormer windows, Juliet balcony, roof lights; alterations
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West Decision Date: 29/01/2025
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Location: Maple House St Georges Road, Ryde, PO33 3AS
Proposal: Demolition of garage; Proposed two storey rear extension and single storey side extension; proposed dormers at second floor level on rear elevation; alterations to include raised rear terraces (amended plans)(readvertised application)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West Decision Date: 05/02/2025
Ryde Town Council raises no objection subject to the following:
That the window in the dressing room on the first floor is glazed with obscure glass and that the air-conditioning units meet acceptable noise levels, ideally below 40db.
Location: 14 Mayfield Road, Ryde, PO33 3PP
Proposal: Demolition of conservatory and utility; proposed single/two storey rear extension
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde West Decision Date: 05/02/2025
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
APPLICATIONS REFUSED
None
Members were asked to note that a potential planning (and possibly licencing) application would be submitted for the Beach House (within Eastern Gardens along the sea walkway) where the applicant was seeking the views of the Committee on a proposal to install a timber frame cover to provide an all-weather shelter for customers whilst consuming their food and drink.
The Committee agreed that it was difficult to form a proper view of the proposals without seeing any formal plans which would provide a sense of scale and proportion. They did however believe that any covering must prevent any tables and chair from being sited outside the permitted licensing area and create an obstruction to passing members of the public.
The Community Planning Officer therefore agreed to write to the applicant to gain further information on the size of the proposed structure and advise them of the committees comments on the licenced area.
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The committee were provided an update which included the following:
No 49 High Street, Crazy’s Restaurant - There has been an issue regarding the premises backyard which was blocking the fire exit to the neighbouring Iceland store. The extension behind the building had also been built without any planning permission. This would be treated as a civil court case.
No 5, Union Street, Game on and Splat - The owners had been given ample time to resolve the inappropriate colour scheme on the Grade ii listed building, but there was still no sign of any work commencing. Therefore, an Enforcement Notice would be served.
No’s 155/158 Marlborough Road - There is a strong possibility that the road design agreed was being re-evaluated at by the Isle of Wight Council and therefore both properties may again become part of the overall Pennyfeathers Planning application. Once the main outline planning application had been received.
It was noted that the Enforcement Officers first year of work would conclude in June 2025. Following this and after being agreed at Ryde Town Councils Budget meeting on 4 February 2025, the term of office would be extended for a further year, but on a reduced two day a week basis. The main focus of activity would then be around larger more high profile cases such as the former Royal York Hotel.
Members were requested to consider the following application from the Play Lane Millennium Green Trust:
Millennium Green Path Redressing and Bridge/Walkway Renewal
Play Lane Millennium Green was established as one of a number of national breathing spaces under the Countryside Initiative to mark the Millennium.
It was now a well-established wild woodland, butterfly meadow and pond area with walkways and pathways and some informal seating and was a valued resource maintained by a small group of trustees for the benefit of the community.
The Green was used daily by children and young people, dog walkers, families and others. However, over time some degradation of pathways and bridges had occurred, which posed increasing health and safety issues.
The application was for hard landscaping remediation and replacement at an initial cost of £500 plus a further £1,000 for ongoing path maintenance over the ensuing five years.
After a proposer, seconder and a vote via a show of hands, the following was:
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The next scheduled meeting would be on Tuesday, 11 March 2025 at 7.00pm.