AT THE FORMER NATWEST BANK FOYER, 11 ST THOMAS’S SQUARE, RYDE.
Members Present: Cllr Simon Cooke (Chair), Cllr Diana Conyers, 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
Apologies were received from Cllrs Jo Elliott, Pippa Hayward and Jess Higgins
None declared.
None requested.
The minutes to the meeting held on 18 February 2025 were reviewed.
After a proposer, seconder and a vote via a show of hands, the following was:
RESOLVED:
Cllr Conyers asked if the Committee was aware of the objection by the Victorian Society around the formal planning process for the Grade II listed All Saints Church in Ryde, where the Society believed that the proposals would be detrimental to the building’s historic and architectural character.
The Chair advised that the Church of England were not subject to the standard planning regulations owing to a special exemption that they are party to. Therefore, such works would not be brought to Ryde Town Councils attention for comment.
The following planning applications were considered by the Committee:
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde Appley & Elmfield
Location: Land Between Grasmere Av & Thornton Close, Appley Road, Ryde, PO33 1PG
Proposal: Removal of a section of hedgerow located on Appley Road
This application was for the removal of a length of hedgerow at the side of Appley Road. There appeared to be no harm to either the archaeology or the ecology of the area as there had been no concerns raised by such consultees; however, the application omits to mention two things:
There is no mention of what, if anything, would replace it.
There is no real explanation of the reason for the removal of the hedge.
There were, however, no concerns raised by members of the public.
Members were nonetheless concerned around the vagueness of the reason for the hedge removal. On the application form its stated, “To provide visibility onto the adopted highway”, but no further detail.
The committee was also of the view that the hedge in question was on the north end of the West Acre Park Development and that its removal should not be allowed until the proposed development was approved.
Although there were no concerns highlighted in the application regarding the effect on wildlife, members noted that the Isle of Wight Councils Ecology Officer had not submitted any comments to date to provide assurance of no negative impact.
After a proposer, seconder and a vote via a show of hands, the following was:
RESOLVED:
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: Barsby Lodge, St Georges Road, Ryde, PO33 3AS Proposal: Garden building to provide gym and pool house
Members noted that the application was for a new gym built in very close proximity to a tree which may have negative effects on it.
There were no concerns raised by members of the public or statutory consultees.
The committee were of the opinion that the number of piles used should be kept to a minimum of two across the front elevation. This should further minimise any potential damage.
The drainage and electricity services should enter or exit to the rear of the property and be kept outside of the root protection area.
After a proposer, seconder and a vote via a show of hands, the following was:
RESOLVED:
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: Building To Rear and North of 7 Green Street and to West of Greenmount, Ryde, PO33 2QE
Proposal: Change of Use from Holiday Accommodation Bureau to Residential
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde Appley & Elmfield Location: 16 Solent Close, Ryde, PO33 1NH Proposal: Two storey extension on rear elevation
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West Location: 2 Buckland Gardens, Ryde, PO33 3AG Proposal: Front single storey extension
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Binstead & Fishbourne Location: 21 Kings Road, Binstead, PO33 3RX
Proposal: Demolition of sunroom; single storey rear extension and decking
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Binstead & Fishbourne Location: 24 Church Road, Binstead, PO33 3TA
Proposal: Demolition of garage: Proposed single storey side extension
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Binstead & Fishbourne Location: Mistletoe, 4 Wellwood Glade, Ryde, PO33 4HA
Proposal: Retention/completion of single storey rear extension and raised decking area.
Regarding item (i) Building To Rear and North of 7 Green Street, conditions of approval would be for the applicant to make a contribution to the Solent Special Protection Area (SPA), to Affordable Housing and that there is sufficient cycling and waste storage provision. It should also comply with the conditions set by island Roads in their report.
RESOLVED:
Members noted the following decisions taken by the IWC’s Planning Department:
PLANNING APPLICATION DECISIONS
APPLICATIONS APPROVED
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
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West Decision Date: 10/02/2025
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Location: 7 - 8 High Street, Ryde, PO33 2PN
Proposal: Change of use to allow entire building to be used as a dental practice (Use Class E).
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West Decision Date: 10/02/2025
Ryde Town Council raises no objections.
However, whilst not a material consideration, we would like to see every effort made to register as many NHS patients as possible.
Location: Land Adjacent 33 Oakwood Road, Ryde, PO33 3JU
Proposal: Ordinary Watercourse Consent (OWC) for proposed installation of head wall and pipe work
Parish: Ryde Ward: Haylands & Swanmore Decision Date: 11/02/2025
Ryde Town Council was not approached for comment as it is a OWC consent application
Location: 120 and 120A High Street, Ryde, PO33 2SU
Proposal: Alterations and change of use of ground floor into two studio apartments; demolition of rear lean-to and first floor extensions, replaced by single storey rear extension to include excavation work; two new openings to the rear elevation to form Juliette balconies for two upper flats
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde West Decision Date: 11/02/2025
Ryde Town Council raises no objection subject to the following:
That there is adequate provision for cycle and waste storage.
That there is a contribution made to affordable housing for Ryde.
That there is a contribution made to the Solent SPA.
Location: 3 Belvedere Street, Ryde, PO33 2JW
Proposal: Installation of metal railings above existing brick boundary wall Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West
Decision Date: 14/02/2025
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Application No: 25/00079/CLPUD
Location: Land Adjacent 18 Union Road Ryde, PO33 2ER
Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) for proposed installation of 4 no rapid EV chargers together with ancillary electrical equipment to serve 8 EV charging bays
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West Decision Date: 19/02/2025
Ryde town Council was not approached for comment as it is a LDC application
Location: 24 Church Road, Binstead, Ryde, PO33 3TA
Proposal: Removal of porch; Proposed single storey rear extension and additional outer skin to external walls; change in materials
Parish: Ryde Ward: Binstead & Fishbourne Decision Date: 20/02/2025
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Location: 30 Great Preston Road, Ryde, PO33 1EE
Proposal: Demolition of conservatory; proposed single storey rear extension; replacement roof to create additional living accommodation at first floor level to include dormer windows on south east, north east and north west elevations
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde South East Decision Date: 24/02/2025
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Application No: 25/00091/3MAPA
Location: Rear of 75 Union Street, Ryde, PO33 2NB
Proposal: Prior approval for change of use of ground & first floors to form three flats.
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West Decision Date: 27/02/2025
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Location: 15 Newnham Road, Binstead, 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: Ryde Ward: Binstead And Fishbourne Decision Date: 28/02/2025
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Location: Macquarrie, Quarr Road, Binstead, PO33 4EL
Proposal: Variation of condition 2 on 23/02248/FUL to allow for addition of solar
panels on southern roof plane
Parish: Ryde Ward: Binstead & Fishbourne Decision Date: 28/02/2025
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
APPLICATIONS REFUSED
Location: 119 High Street Ryde, PO33 2SU
Proposal: Proposed extension at second floor level to form a self- contained flat
Decision Date: 19/02/2025 Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde West
Ryde Town Council raises no objection, subject to the following:
That there is adequate provision for cycle and waste storage.
That there is a contribution made to affordable housing for Ryde.
That there is a contribution made to the Solent SPA.
Location: Beachwood, Quarr Road, Binstead Ryde, 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
Decision Date: 24/02/2025
Parish: Ryde Ward: Binstead And Fishbourne
Ryde Town Council raised no objection.
Members noted the approved notes of the meetings of the internal subcommittee.
The committee were provided an update of the latest activity since the previous meeting.
It was noted that from June 2025, and as part of Ryde Town Councils drive on savings, the Enforcement Officers time would be reduced from four to two days per week.
Whilst the committee was very satisfied with the amount of work carried out since June 2024, there now needed to be more focussed work around high profile sites such as the former Royal York Hotel and the Town Hall.
The Enforcement update can be found HERE.
There were no applications to consider.
Members noted that for the first time, the committees budget on public realm had been spent entirely, with many much needed projects getting approval and implemented.
The next scheduled meeting would be on Tuesday, 1 April 2025 at 7.00pm.