AT THE FORMER NATWEST BANK, MAIN ROOM, ST THOMAS’S SQUARE, RYDE.
Members Present: Cllr Simon Cooke (Chair), Cllr Diana Conyers, 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: 4 Members of the Press: 0
Is the reason therefore, for it not being mentioned in “Upcoming Enforcement Issues” section, due to it being that at the Finance and Community Resources Committee meeting on 21 January 2025, there was a Payments List dated 19/12/2024, outlining Christopher Scott Vectis Feasibility Study of £1500.00 for Vectis Hall and a Bank Reconciliation listed a payment to Christopher Scott on the same date of £1800.00 (including the VAT?). Could it therefore be confirmed if this was a deposit for the Feasibility Study, or full payment; and when would the Feasibility Study be brought into the public domain?
Q - Regarding a recent media report on enforcement action being served upon the owner of Ryde Town Hall, which stated that "Ryde Town Council enforces urgent works for the preservation of Town Hall". A member of the public asked who was responsible for the press release and claimed that action taken by the owner was not due to enforcement but was a result of the owner being proactive and addressing the situation of the building himself.
Apologies were received from Cllrs Jo Elliott and Pippa Hayward.
Cllr Cooke declared an interest in minute 12/25 (Enforcement Update) as he was a trustee of the Ryde Town Hall Trust.
None requested.
The minutes to the meeting held on 26 November 2024 were reviewed.
RESOLVED:
An application from Community Murals IOW CIC regarding a project to provide a unique and engaging platform for local youth to explore their creativity, develop artistic skills, and express themselves in a positive, supervised environment, was considered.
Such a scheme would help to make Ryde Skate Park more attractive to users, encourage increased use and offer a constructive outlet for artistic expression. The boards would be left up at the park as working walls for those interested in street art to have a space for their creativity. Groups that would be involved in the project would be Carnival company CIC, Network Ryde and Ryde Aspire (via their Youth Contact).
The costs would be broken down into the following:
Workshops (minimum of 2 people at all times) - £1000
Materials - £1500
Behind the Scenes work - £500
The carnival Company would contribute £500 towards the project. Community Murals IOW CIC have therefore requested the remaining £2,500 from Ryde Town Council, via the Public realm application.
Should the application be agreed it was noted that work would start in the Spring of 2025.
After a proposer, seconder and a vote via a show of hands, the following was:
Members were reminded that owing to the Christmas and New Year break, and the subsequent absence of any meeting, it was necessary for the Community Planning Officer and the Committees Co-ordinator to make decisions on any Planning Applications, in consultation with the Chair and the Vice Chair of the Committee. Members were therefore required to ratify for the record the decisions taken, as outlined in Paper C.
Following a proposal, seconder and a vote via a show of hands it was:
Owing to the previous scheduled meeting on 17 December 2025 not being quorate, members were requested to consider the following two items for decision, as outlined in Paper D and Paper E, which were taken via email correspondence:
Murals for Seafront Shelters in Appley
Members agreed via email the Public Realm Application for the installation of several murals to enhance sea wall shelters at a cost of £5,750 from the existing 2024-2025 Public Realm Budget.
Community Planning Budget Allocation for 2025-2026
Members agreed via email to recommend to all members of Full Council at its budget meeting on 4 February 2025 the following:
That the Enforcement Officer continues to be funded by RTC for 2 days per week in 2025/2026 as in 2024/2025 (starting 1 June 2025).
That the Community Planning Committee is to be funded with £18,000 for Public Realm Projects and £2,000 for Planning Administration.
Members were therefore required to ratify the two decisions for the record. Following a proposal, seconder and a vote via a show of hands it was: RESOLVED:
Cllr Ross asked if there had been any movement on Ryde Town Council acquiring the lease for Western Gardens? There had been some enquiries from various organisations who had expressed interest in utilising the land for events.
It was noted that there had been no recent discussions, but the area was looking somewhat neglected in recent times with the grass being run-down and the gardens being a magnate for anti-social behaviour. The Town Council would be interested in looking at options to improve the area and a future Development Strategy Sub Committee (an internal body which sits under the Community Planning Committee), would discuss the matter at a future meeting.
The following planning applications were considered under delegated powers by the Chair of the Committee, the Vice Chair and the Community Planning Officer:
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Binstead & Fishbourne Location: Beachwood, Quarr Road, Binstead, PO33 4EL
Proposal: Single storey side extension to west elevation and single storey infill extension to east elevation adjoining existing garage; Extension to timber decking; glazed balustrading
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West Location: 29 - 30 Cross Street, Ryde, PO33 2LL
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for alterations, repairs and restoration of the building including proposed AOV rooflight (removal of fire curtain), ventilation hatch on the rear elevation and removal of a staircase on the ground floor
RESOLVED:
Members noted the following decisions taken by the IWC’s Planning Department:
PLANNING APPLICATION DECISIONS
APPLICATIONS APPROVED
Location: Waterside Pool, Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 1JA
Proposal: Alterations to include installation of roof mounted solar panels, new heat exchanged plant, replacement of part of roof with flat roof, extension to plant room heat exchanger space.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde Appley & Elmfield Decision Date: 04/11/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
Application No: 24/01392/CLEUD
Location: 32 Dover Street, Ryde, PO33 2AG
Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate for continued use as a single dwelling house.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West. Decision Date: 07/11/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
Location: 11 Wellington Court, Augusta Road, Ryde, PO33 3AT Proposal: Replacement of 6 dormer windows
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West Decision Date: 13/11/2024
Ryde Town Council supported the application subject to the following being taken into account:
Whilst the use of UPVC window frames go against RTC's policy of installing them in a Conservation Area, the Town Council recognises that they are for the dormer windows, installed in the 1980's and are at such a height, the visual impact of the replacement windows would be minimal.
Furthermore, we would stipulate that the design is sympathetic to the character of the building and is not detrimental to the Conservation Area in which the building is sited.
Application No: 24/01713/11BPA
Location: Prestwood Grange, Smallbrook Lane, Ryde, PO33 1BB Proposal: Prior notification for proposed demolition of farm house. Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde South East
Decision Date: 10/12/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection but ask that the demolition does not take place until the submission of the expected forthcoming Pennyfeathers Housing Development application.
Location: 87A High Street, Ryde, PO33 2SZ
Proposal: Proposed alterations and change of use from cafe to a single dwelling.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde Monktonmead Decision Date: 11/12/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application, subject to the following:
There is a contribution made to Affordable Housing.
There is a contribution made to the Solent Special Protection Area (SPA).
Location: Elmfield Congregational Evangelical Church, 79 Marlborough Road, Ryde, PO33 1AN
Proposal: Single storey extension to the south facing side of the church to provide additional area for meetings
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde Appley & Elmfield Decision Date: 11/12/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Application No: 24/01637/CLEUD
Location: Wrafton House, 46 Melville Street, Ryde, PO33 2AE
Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate for continued use of lower ground floor as two flats.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West Decision Date: 17/12/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Location: 4 Sovereign Way, Ryde, PO33 3DL
Proposal: Proposed external air source heat pump (Revised reference number added).
Parish: Ryde Ward: Haylands & Swanmore Decision Date: 18/12/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Location: 10 Elm Close Ryde, PO33 1ED
Proposal: Proposed single storey rear extension; alterations. Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde Appley & Elmfield
Decision Date: 20/12/2024
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Location: 16 Player Street, Ryde, PO33 2JB
Proposal: Variation of condition 2 on 23/02168/HOU to allow alteration to roof design to form a single pitch roof (revised description)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde Monktonmead Decision Date: 02/01/2025
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Location: 19 Church Road, Binstead, Ryde, PO33 3TA
Proposal: Demolition of rear extension; Proposed single storey rear extension; alterations
Parish: Ryde Ward: Binstead & Fishbourne Decision Date: 08/01/2025
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
APPLICATIONS REFUSED
Location: 13 Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 2DY
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for retention of tiling on front elevation; proposed lettering, with external illumination (revised drawings)(re- advertised)
Decision Date: 15/11/2024
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application, subject to the applicant complying with the Shop Front Design Guide, a recognised Planning SPD.
Location: 61 Alfred Street, Ryde, PO33 2TS
Proposal: New roof and extension to existing single storey rear extension; extension at 1st floor level; alterations to fenestration and timber cladding to the rear at 1st floor level
Decision Date: 09/12/2024
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde Monktonmead
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Location: Tower Barn, Appley Farm, Marlborough Road, Ryde, PO33 1AA Proposal: Variation of condition 2 on 19/00272/FUL to allow revised position of shepherd hut.
Decision Date: 11/12/2024
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde Appley & Elmfield
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Location: 9 St Thomas Square, Ryde, PO33 2PJ
Proposal: Retention of illuminated projecting sign; proposed fascia sign illuminated by trough light.
Decision Date: 16/12/2024
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Application No: 24/01671/CLPUD
Location: 24 Church Road, Binstead, Ryde, PO33 3TA
Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension.
Decision Date: 17/12/2024
Parish: Ryde Ward: Binstead & Fishbourne
Ryde Town Council were not invited to comment owing to it being a Lawful Development Certificate
Application No: 24/01325/CLPUD
Location: 13 Meaders Road, Ryde, PO33 1HR
Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate for proposed outbuilding to provide ancillary accommodation.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde South East Decision Date: 17/12/2024
Ryde Town Council were not invited to comment owing to it being a Lawful Development Certificate
Location: 118 Sherbourne Avenue, Ryde, PO33 3PW
Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate for proposed conservatory on rear elevation
Decision Date: 02/01/2025 Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde West
Ryde Town Council were not invited to comment owing to it being a Lawful Development Certificate
Members considered the latest consultation around the list of local requirements for the validation of all planning related applications.
The Committee noted that The Isle of Wight Council, as the Local Planning Authority (LPA), is required to review its list of local requirements for the validation of all planning related applications on a regular basis. This usually happens every five years or so.
The latest list intended to make the rules easier to understand the process, making everyone know what to include in their applications and therefore help make the process faster and better for everyone, including applicants, agents, architects, the public, and local Councils.
A significant change was around Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and the requirement for some projects to show that they would help preserve nature.
The consultation would be for eight weeks, beginning on 10 December 2024 and ending on 4 February 2025.
Members broadly agreed to acknowledge the proposed list of requirements with nothing further to add to them. It was however noted that such requirements should be monitored well and enforcement served should there be any non-compliance.
Members were advised that In December 2024, Defra and Natural England approved the draft LNRS for the Isle of Wight. The next step would be to hold a period of public consultation before the Isle of Wight Council was asked to approve the final version.
The consultation period would end on 14 February 2025.
The strategy recognised the critical importance of protecting the biological integrity of the Island, and the quality and value of its natural world. By affirming the establishment of the Isle of Wight UNESCO1 World Biosphere Reserve as the overall context for the LNRS, it acknowledged the urgent need for integrated and widespread action against the impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss and health and well- being inequality.
The Committee agreed that as there were different and potentially complex issues in certain wards, it would be better served to send every Ryde Town Councillor the link to the consultation in order to highlight areas that could be focussed on.
The committee were provided an update which included the following:
177 High Street (Slice of Life Café) - S215 works were scheduled to begin at the beginning of February 2025.
5 Union Street (Game On & Splat!) - No responses had been received from numerous correspondence requesting that the material harm caused to the Grade II listed building was to be addressed. This case would therefore progress to the serving of an Enforcement Notice.
74 Union Street (FuBar Pub) – A S330 notice was to be re-issued and requested to be completed in its entirety.
Lind Street (Ryde Town Hall) – The Enforcement Officer met with the owner, along with several other persons, including the Isle of Wight Councils Conservation Officer and spent approximately two hours surveying the internal and external condition of this large Grade II listed building. A schedule of work was agreed to address the immediate poor condition, to prevent water ingress and improve the overall security of the building. Most of these remedial works had been completed.
Several enforcement cases had been closed in recent weeks, some of these being:
21A Union Street (above All About Footcare)
54 Newnham Road
40 Swanmore Road
116-118 High Street
Regarding the report originally published for the (inquorate) meeting on 17 December 2024, it was noted that whilst all the work carried out on various buildings and properties has proving to be fruitful, large properties of a prominent nature, such as the former Royal York Hotel and which was always the subject of public concern, should remain a priority case.
The next scheduled meeting would be on Tuesday, 18 February 2025 at 7.00pm.
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
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:
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:
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)
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
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.
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:
The next scheduled meeting would be on Tuesday, 11 March 2025 at 7.00pm.