TWINNED WITH STADTALLENDORF Town Clerk: Alison Benfield BA(Hons) FSLCC St Ives Town Council, Town Hall, Market Hill, Old Riverport, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AL Telephone: 01480 388929 email: [email protected] website: www.stivestowncouncil.gov.uk Issued: 24 May 2018 Councillors R Bellamy, J Davies, N Dibben, P Hussain, D Rowe, J Tiddy You are hereby summoned to attend a Meeting of the Planning Committee of St Ives Town Council, to be held on Wednesday, 30 May 2018 in the Town Hall, St Ives at 7:00pm. Alison Benfield BA(Hons) FSLCC Town Clerk AGENDA PL09.00 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive and note apologies for absence. PL10.00 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST To receive Declarations of Disclosable and/or Non-Disclosable Pecuniary Interests as set out in Chapter 7 of the Localism Act 2011 and the nature of those interests relating to any Agenda item. PL11.00 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION A maximum of 15 minutes is permitted for members of the public to address the Committee in accordance with the Town Council’s approved Public Participation Policy. PL12.00 MINUTES To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 17 May 2018 (copy herewith). PL13.00 PLANNING APPLICATIONS To consider the attached list of Planning Applications received (copy herewith). Please note that if an application is received after the dispatch of the Summons and an extension cannot be granted it may be tabled as a late paper. PL14.00 HUNTINGDONSHIRE LOCAL PLAN EXAMINATION To consider the appointment of representative to attend any relevant hearings (copy herewith, background documents already circulated to Members). PL15.00 A1123 HUNTINGDON TO ST IVES (40 mph AND 50 mph SPEED LIMIT ORDER) To consider and comment on proposed speed limit order (copy herewith). PL16.00 DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE / UPDATED INFORMATION To receive updated information from the local planning authority(if any). PL20180530 Page 1 of 2 Page 1 of 22 THIS PAGE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK PL20180530 Page 2 of 2 Page 2 of 22 MINUTE BOOK PL20180517 Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee of Saint Ives Town Council held at the Town Hall, St Ives, on the Thursday, 17 May 2018. Present: Town Mayor: Councillor Dr T Drye [in the Chair for Item PL01.00] Councillors: R Bellamy, J Davies, N Dibben, P Hussain, D Rowe, J Tiddy In attendance: Committee Clerk: S Rawlinson PL01.00 APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN FOR THE ENSUING MUNICIPAL YEAR 2018/19 The Town Mayor opened the Meeting by requesting nominations for Chairman of the Committee. It was proposed and duly seconded that Councillor Nick Dibben be appointed. RESOLVED: that Councillor Nick Dibben be appointed Chairman of the Committee for the ensuing year. [Councillor N Dibben in the Chair] PL02.00 APOLOGIES All Members were present. PL03.00 APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIRMAN FOR THE ENSUING MUNICIPAL YEAR 2018/19 Nominations were requested for Vice Chairman of the Committee. It was proposed and duly seconded that Councillor Daniel Rowe be appointed. RESOLVED: that Councillor Daniel Rowe be appointed Vice Chairman of the Committee for the ensuing year. PL04.00 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor D Rowe - Other Interest in applications 18/00770, 18/00769 and 18/00865 as an acquaintance of the applicants. Councillor J Tiddy - Non pecuniary interest in Application 18/00484 as the applicant was a neighbour. PL05.00 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The Civic Society of St Ives made the following comments: 18/00593/HHFUL - Mandera, Houghton Road - It is assumed the gates are to be electrically operated, the ‘In’ gates have the minimum length, 6m, to allow a car to stand off Houghton Road whilst the gate opens. However, the out gate only has 4.2m beyond the swept area and Houghton Road. This may result in a vehicle exiting hastily into the busy road to avoid the closing gates hitting the car. The gates should be a sufficient distance from the road to allow cars to wait in safety. 18/00659/HHFUL - 37 The Broadway - The proposal is respectful of the history and Chairman’s look of the house. The garage is a very generous size for a single car, however, it is Initials Page 3 of 22 PL20180517 MINUTE BOOK small for two classic cars. The proposed garage door location will make turning round a car difficult, even more so for a car parked on the grass-grid parking area, thus giving the driver a difficult choice, back in, drive out or drive in, back out. A resident of Needingworth Road made the following comments: Application 18/00666/FUL - 85 Needingworth Road - He had objections on several grounds, the main one being the enormous scale of the proposed development which extended to more than half the length of his rear garden fence and was overbearing due to its height and size. It was very close to his boundary and caused loss of light. He considered that contrary to the Heritage Statement, the removal of some mature trees would be necessary to accommodate the works. The Chairman thanked all those who had addressed the Committee for their comments. PL06.00 MINUTES RESOLVED: that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 25 April 2018 are confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. PL07.00 PLANNING APPLICATIONS The following applications were considered by the Planning Committee. PL07.01 18/00683/HHFUL Demolition and replacement of rear lean-to extension, rear infill single storey extension and first floor bedroom extension 8 Cromwell Place, St Ives RECOMMENDATION: Approval Appropriate scale of development Improves the appearance of the existing structure PL07.02 18/00684/HHFUL Demolition and replacement of rear lean-to extension, rear infill single storey extension and first floor bedroom extension. 8 Cromwell Place, St Ives RECOMMENDATION: Approval Appropriate scale of development Improves the appearance of the existing structure PL07.03 18/00593/HHFUL New Access and Gate Mandera Houghton Road St Ives RECOMMENDATION: Approval in principle Subject to Highways confirmation that the distance from the edge of the road to the gate is sufficient for safe entry and egress and that the Environment Agency is satisfied with the capacity of the water flow under the new bridge. Chairman’s Initials Page 4 of 22 MINUTE BOOK PL20180517 PL07.04 18/00666/HHFUL New detached garage to rear of plot Outwood 85 Needingworth Road St Ives RECOMMENDATION: Refusal Overdevelopment The height of the garage has an adverse impact on adjacent properties There is concern about loss of existing mature trees in the vicinity of the development PL07.05 18/00865/HHFUL Single storey rear extension 9 Wellington Street, St Ives RECOMMENDATION: Approval Appropriate scale of development Design in keeping with the area No adverse impact on the street scene PL07.06 18/00659/HHFUL Replacement of existing single garage with larger double garage, accessible from the existing house (GII listed). Minor internal alterations. 37 The Broadway St Ives RECOMMENDATION: Approval Would like clarification on whether this is a garage or a garden room as indicated on the plan. Concerns that space for cars to enter and exit is very tight Welcome the tidying up of the existing structure The Committee would be happy with either garage or garden room PL07.07 18/00660/LBC Replacement of existing single garage with larger double garage, accessible from the existing house (GII listed). Minor internal alterations. 37 The Broadway St Ives RECOMMENDATION: Approval Would like clarification on whether this is a garage or a garden room as indicated on the plan. Concerns that space for cars to enter and exit is very tight Welcome the tidying up of the existing structure The Committee would be happy with either garage or garden room PL07.08 18/00735/HHFUL Single storey rear/side extension 2 Grebe Close St Ives RECOMMENDATION: Approval Chairman’s Appropriate scale of development Initials Page 5 of 22 PL20180517 MINUTE BOOK In keeping with the existing building PL07.09 18/00781/HHFUL Two storey side and rear extension, canopy to front and alterations to fenestration of existing dwelling 7 The Wilderness St Ives RECOMMENDATION: Approval Although a large extension, the site is sufficiently large to accommodate it No adverse impact on the street scene PL07.10 18/00770/HHFUL Re-roofing of existing dwelling and proposed attic conversion incorporating two front elevation and one rear elevation rooflight 28 Tenterleas St Ives RECOMMENDATION: Approval No adverse effect on street scene Appropriate development for the area PL07.11 18/00769/HHFUl Re-roofing of existing dwelling and proposed loft conversion incorporating full width rear dormer and two front elevation rooflights 26 Tenterleas St Ives RECOMMENDATION: Approval Appropriate development for the area Minimal impact on the street scene PL07.12 18/00484/HHFUL Demolition of existing rear extensions and erection of a new kitchen extension 4 Parkside St Ives RECOMMENDATION: Approval Appropriate scale of development Improvement to the appearance of the existing building is welcomed. PL07.13 H/5009/16/CC Section 73 planning application for retention of mobile classroom until 31 August 2018 without compliance with condition 1 of planning permission H/05011/11/CC. Westfield School Ramsey Road St Ives RECOMMENDATION: Approval To extension of the temporary application but the Committee looks forward to the replacement with permanent structures within the next few years. Chairman’s Initials Page 6 of 22 MINUTE BOOK PL20180517 PL07.14 H/5006/18/CC Section 73 planning application to retain the temporary 5 bay mobile classroom until 31 August 2023 without compliance with condition 2 of planning permission H/05013/12/CC Eastfield Infant and Nursery School Pig Lane St Ives RECOMMENDATION: Approval To extension of the temporary application but the Committee looks forward to the replacement with permanent structures within the next few years.