NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY 4 OCTOBER 2016 AT 7.00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, TOWN HALL, PENRYN FOR THE TRANSACTION OF THE UNDERMENTIONED BUSINESS.
Town Clerk 27 September 2016
PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA
1. APOLOGIES
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
3. DISPENSATIONS
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION An opportunity for members of the public to address the Committee concerning matters on the agenda. Members of public who wish to speak should contact the Town Clerk by 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday 4 October to register. For full details of procedures for public speaking at Council meetings, please visit the Town Council’s website, www.penryntowncouncil.co.uk, click on the link below, or visit the Town Council offices and request a copy: Protocol for Public Speaking at Council Meetings
PLEASE NOTE: This meeting has been advertised as a public meeting and as such could be filmed or recorded by broadcasters, the media or members of the public. Please be aware that whilst every effort is taken to ensure that members of the public are not filmed, we cannot guarantee this, especially if you are speaking or taking an active role.
5. MINUTES To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 13 September 2016 [Pages 3-4]
6. PLANNING APPLICATIONS To consider planning applications submitted for observations [Pages 5-6]
7. DECISION NOTICES To note the planning decisions of the Local Planning Authority [Page 7]
1 8. Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Licensing To consider a response to the consultation on changes to the hackney carriage and private hire driver licensing policy [Page 8]
Membership: Councillor C S F Smith (Chairman) Councillor J Langan (Vice-Chairman) Councillor Mrs M V Bennett Councillor N S Ferris Councillor D Garwood Councillor Mrs G A Grant Councillor R P Mitchell Councillor M J Mullins Councillor Mrs S Peters (ex officio Deputy Mayor) Councillor G C Rickard Councillor M Snowdon (ex officio Town Mayor) Councillor E L Wilkes
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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2016 AT 7.00PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, TOWN HALL, PENRYN
Councillors C S F Smith (Chairman) Mrs M V Bennett, D Garwood, Mrs G A Grant, J Langan, R P Mitchell, M J Mullins, Mrs S Peters, M Snowdon,
103. APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Councillor N S Ferris (ill), G C Rickard (personal) and E L Wilkes (ill).
104. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Mrs G A Grant advised the committee that she had been appointed as a trustee to the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) charity. After advice from the County Executive for Cornwall Association of Local Councils on whether this would create a conflict with membership on the Planning Committee, Councillor Mrs G A Grant was to make a general declaration at planning meetings that confirms her membership and to make an independent decision on each planning application as to whether to declare an interest.
105. DISPENSATIONS
There were no requests for dispensations.
106. PRE-APPLICATION PRESENTATION
Mark Dawes from CAD Architects presented on revised plans for ‘Brigantine’, Lower Market Street. The new plans showed four terraced buildings of what was described as a vernacular design with six bedrooms in each building. Councillors commented that the design was an improvement on the previous application but raised concerns around lack of parking provision. As the site was within the Conservation Area, Councillors also questioned the use of UPVC window frames that could set a precedent in the area as opposed to preferred wooden frames that would be in keeping. Councillor Snowdon also felt that the shape of the roof would be out of character with the roofline of the street.
Following the presentation, Mark Dawes gave a brief update on the plans for a student village at Treluswell. He advised that the Design Review Panel meetings with members of the public, town and parish councillors and Local Members had been very useful. The site would potentially be student accommodation with public facilities and options were being looked at to provide a green infrastructure, such as a park and ride scheme. CAD Architects would be holding further consultations on the student village in the coming months.
107. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No requests had been received from members of the public wishing to speak at the meeting.
108. MINUTES
3 RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday 23 August 2016 be approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.
Proposed by Councillor J Langan and seconded by Councillor M J Mullins
109. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
PA16/07534 – 14 Trevance, Penryn
RESOLVED that the Town Council has no objections.
Proposed by Councillor D Garwood and seconded by Councillor R P Mitchell
110. DECISION NOTICES
The list of decision notices was noted.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 8.00pm.
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PLANNING COMMITTEE 4 OCTOBER 2016
Planning Applications
App. No. Details Response Deadline Response
PA16/07399 Mr Phillip Dommett 03/10/16 Westhill, West Street, Penryn Listed Building Consent for a new porch
PA16/08425 Mrs Beryl Hepburn 03/10/16 Bygones, 1 Bella Vista Gardens, Truro Hill, Penryn Variation of condition 5 in relation to decision notice PA16/03474 dated 11/07/2016: Erection of a bungalow
PA16/08283 Mr Shaun Gilbert, Mid Cornwall Roofing 04/10/16 Mid Cornwall Roofing Contractors, Hill Head, Penryn Change of use to two separate flats
PA16/08242 Mr Andrew Conner 04/10/16 11 Trelowen Drive, Penryn Reduce overhanging tree to property boundary
PA16/08324 Mr Andrew Cullen 05/10/16 Kernick House (The Walled Garden) Kernick Park, Penryn Cut back Ash and Conifer overhang into rear garden of 13 Trelowen Drive, Penryn
5 App. No. Details Response Deadline Response
PA16/07922 Mr Dwayne Taylor 09/10/16 Will Mur Ayne, Round Ring, Penryn Proposed minor alterations and garage extension
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PLANNING COMMITTEE 4 OCTOBER 2016 Decision Notices
App. No. Details Decision Decision Date Council’s Observation
PA16/05473 Mr G Parker Approved 08/09/16 No objections. 1 Dunstan Close Penryn Variation of condition 2 in respect of decision PA14/07047 (erection of two dwellings) to allow proposed new ground floor windows and extension in size to first floor balcony
PA16/07534 Mr and Mrs J Luxmoore Approved 19/09/16 No objections. 14 Trevance, Penryn Garage conversion into third bedroom and utility area
PA16/06950 Mr David Tonkin Approved 20/09/16 No objections subject to the Land at rear of 6A/6B West End, Penryn use of natural slate cladding Erection of dwelling on the first floor walls.
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PLANNING COMMITTEE 4 OCTOBER 2016
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Licensing
Author: Michelle Davey, Town Clerk
1. Background
Cornwall Council intends to revise its hackney carriage and private hire driver policy as applied to hackney carriage and private hire drivers throughout Cornwall. The statement of practices, procedures and guidance were circulated to members of the Committee prior to the meeting and a summary of the main changes are included as Appendix 1 to the report. Comments are invited on any aspect of the policy and proposed changes and a consultation response form is attached as Appendix 2 to the report. The deadline for responses is 16 December 2016.
2. Discussion
Cornwall Council (Licensing Authority) issues driver licences for hackney carriage and private hire vehicles. The Licensing Authority has a duty to ensure that licence holders are ‘fit and proper’ to be licensed drivers. A private hire driver’s licence authorises the licence holder to drive private hire vehicles licensed by Cornwall Council. A hackney carriage driver’s licence authorises the licence holder to drive hackney carriage vehicles licensed by Cornwall Council, in the specific zone that the applicant has applied to. Penryn is located within the Carrick taxi zone.
Driver licences are issued for three years unless Cornwall Council considers it appropriate in the circumstances, to issue the licence for a lesser period.
3. Recommendation
That delegated authority be granted to the Town Clerk, in consultation with the Chairman, to respond to the consultation in accordance with the views expressed by the Committee.
4. Appendices
1. Summary of main changes. 2. Consultation response form.
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Appendix 1
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Licensing
Statement of Practices, Procedures and Guidance
Consultation 2016
SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES
This document sets out a summary of main changes to the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Licensing Policy of how the Council will exercise its licensing functions.
Please see the following link on the Councils website to enable you to view the full policy document: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/416507.aspx.
Summary of Main Change
Statement of Policy A review of the policy to contain revised and unified practices, procedures and guidance for the licensing of hackney carriage and private hire vehicle drivers.
Knowledge Test Introduce a knowledge test for all hackney carriage and private hire vehicle drivers throughout Cornwall which are currently undertaken for Hackney Carriage drivers in the Penwith and Caradon zones only.
Driver Assessments Introduce driver assessments for all hackney carriage and private hire vehicle drivers throughout Cornwall which are currently undertaken for Hackney Carriage drivers in the Kerrier and Caradon zones only.
English Speaking Applicants have sufficient ability to speak English and understand spoken English. Relevancy and consideration of cautions, Reviewed and updated.
9 convictions, endorsements and other information. Temporary Licences Will no longer be issued.
Code of Conduct Updated to include basic standards (with regards to general behaviour), professional standards (dress code) and unacceptable standards (clothing, footwear, etc). Hackney Carriage Byelaws Updated and unified for all 6 zones.
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Appendix 2
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Licensing
Statement of Practices, Procedures and Guidance Consultation 2016
The Council intends to revise its hackney carriage and private hire driver policy as applied to hackney carriage and private hire drivers throughout Cornwall.
We invite your comments on any aspect of the policy and proposed changes.
This consultation response form has been devised to assist contributors and may be used to submit a response. The form focuses on what is considered to be the key changes proposed in the draft policy.
The consultation documents including the policy and a summary of main changes can be viewed on the following page of the Council’s website: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/416507.aspx.
Should you not have access to a computer, please contact licensing on: 01209 615055 for a hard copy of the document.
For your response to be considered you must include your name, address and contact telephone number and/or email address. This is for reference purposes only and all personal data submitted will be retained and dealt with in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
The consultation ends on: 16th December 2016
Name:
Address (inc postcode):
Business name or organisation that you represent Are you a: licensed driver Yes/No
vehicle owner Yes/No Yes/No operator
other (please state)
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Telephone number
Question One We intend to adopt a knowledge test for all hackney carriage and private hire drivers throughout Cornwall. Do you agree Yes No
Please outline your reasons:
Question Two We intend to adopt driver assessments for all hackney carriage and private hire drivers throughout Cornwall. Do you agree Yes No
Please outline your reasons:
Question Three All applicants should have sufficient ability to speak English and understand spoken English. Do you agree Yes No
Please outline your reasons:
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Question Four We have updated the conviction guidelines to be applied when deciding whether a driver is ‘fit and proper’ to hold a licence. Do you agree with the guidelines Yes No
Please outline your reasons:
Question Five We have updated the Code of Conduct that sets the professional standards expected of all licensed drivers, vehicle owners and operators.
Do you agree with the code of conduct Yes No
Please outline your reasons:
Please take the time to read the draft statement of Practices, Procedures and Guidance and the summary of main changes documents which lists all the proposals and invite your views on any aspect.
Please use the space provided overleaf for further comments.
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Completed forms or any other written comments should be returned to: Licensing, Cornwall Council, Dolcoath Avenue, East Wing, 2nd Floor, Camborne, TR14 8SX.
The consultation ends on 16th December 2016.
If you require further information please call 01209 615055 or email [email protected]
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