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MINUTES OF RYDE TOWN COUNCIL’S PLANNING, ENVIRONMENT AND
REGENERATION COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER 2021 AT 6.30PM
AT GARFIELD ROAD METHODIST CHURCH, RYDE
Members Present: Cllr Simon Cooke (Chair), Cllr Richard May, Cllr John McLagan, and Cllr
Malcolm Ross
Also in Attendance: Jon Baker (Committee Coordinator) and Chris Turvey (Planning Clerk)
PUBLIC QUESTIONS
A member of the public asked if there was a time limit on Ward Councillors responding to
emails sent to them by members of the public as there had been several sent that had gone
unanswered.
A response should be provided, however there is no official time limit in place set by the Town
Council.
Another member of the public asked if the Committee meeting start time is to be reviewed as
it was suggested in May 2021 that the 6.30pm start time was on a trial basis. The Committee
Coordinator responded by stating that the matter would be addressed at the end of the meeting.
112/21 APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Cllr Georgie Carter, Cllr Lisa Carter, Cllr Charles
Chapman, Cllr Karen Lucioni and Cllr Jenna Sabine.
113/21 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None declared
114/21 REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATIONS
None requested.
115/21 MINUTES
The minutes to the previous meeting held on 16 August 2021 were reviewed.
RESOLVED:
THAT, the minutes to the meeting held on 16 August 2021 were approved as a
true and accurate record and were signed off by the Chair.
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116/21 MEMBERS QUESTION TIME
Cllr Ross asked if there were any additional rooms available to hold small meetings
such as Working Groups or Sub Committees. The Planning Clerk responded by stating
Ryde Rowing club would be available for such meetings.
The Chair also raised the issue of persistent problems accessing the Isle of Wight
Councils (IWC) website’s Planning Applications Portal and the various planning
application documents. It appears there is a problem when using Apple Mac Books.
The Planning Clerk and Committee Coordinator, who also use Mac Books, concurred
with the Chair, and advised that there was a real risk that comments, and
recommendations agreed by the Committee would not be registered by the set
deadline owing to the issue.
117/21 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The following planning application were considered by the committee:
i.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Binstead and Fishbourne
Location: Fairways Quarr Road, Binstead, Ryde, PO33 4EL
Proposal: Formalisation and resurfacing of access track.
Island Roads had recommended approval to the application subject to there
being no objection from the Fire and Rescue Department. As at the time of the
meeting they had submitted no comments on whether they would or would not
be able to have access for fire appliances.
Members considered if the proposal would have an adverse effect on the trees
and wildlife in the area. However, it was noted that the type of construction and
mitigation proposed seemed to offer satisfactory protection and follow the pre
application advice that was given.
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application subject to
no concerns being raised by the Fire and Rescue Service.
ii.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Haylands and Swanmore
Location: Land Between 61 & 63 Bettesworth Road, Ryde, PO33
Proposal: Proposed pair of semi-detached dwellings, parking
Members noted that Island Roads had recommended refusal owing to the
removal of a parking space at number 63 (and possibly for number 61). The
minimum spaces required for a new three-bedroom home was two. If the
properties were both two-bedroom houses, then they would require just one
space and benefit from an upstairs bathroom.
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Whilst new smaller and cheaper homes in the area are a benefit to the town,
particularly for people such as first-time buyers, they should not pose a threat
to an increase in parking problems.
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council objects to the application on the following
grounds:
a) The Committee considered that the internal design of the properties
with the toilet facilities on the ground floor was not in line with
modern design standards and that this had only been done to
squeeze in an extra bedroom contrary to policy DM2.
b) Three-bedroom homes on this site were not considered appropriate
as the requirement for parking (two spaces), cycle racks and waste
storage were insufficient in the space available. A two bedroom home
requires one parking space.
c) On road parking would be the only option for Numbers 61 and 63 and
this scheme made it more difficult for these properties to find
parking.
iii.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: 67 Union Street, Ryde, PO33 2LN
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for alterations to ground floor shop front,
proposing the removal of the existing three panes of glass with door with the
replacement of one larger glass shopfront and entrance door
Members were advised that the new High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ)
Shop Front Design Code was about to be adopted as a Strategic Planning
Document (SPD) which would inform the revised Island Planning Strategy. It
was noted that some of the details included in the draft code were physically
present on No 67 and 68 and therefore these should be protected.
Members agreed that before any approval was granted by the Planning
Authority (Isle of Wight Council), the applicant should investigate the contents
of the draft code to ensure compliance.
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council objects to the application on the following
grounds:
a) There are architectural heritage features on the shop front that, at
present, are covered over with advertising. These need to be
protected as part of the scheme.
b) The draft Shop Front Design Code for the Island (soon to be adopted
as an SPD) has just been formulated and reference to this should be
made for any proposals to alter shop frontages.
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iv.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Binstead and Fishbourne
Location: Mistletoe, 4 Wellwood Glade, Ryde, PO33 4HA
Proposal: Demolition of conservatory; proposed single storey rear extension
Members considered the size of the proposed application which was almost
twice the size of the footprint of the building with a possibility of it overlooking
neighbouring properties. However, they did note that there had been no
objections submitted by members of the public. They also noted that the
property was a not a listed building.
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
The following applications were considered under delegated powers by the Chair and
the Planning, Regeneration and Environment Officer and they proposed no objections:
i.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde Appley and Elmfield
Location: Flat A Kemerton, House, 11 Alexandra Road, Ryde, PO33 1LT
Proposal: Replacement of windows with double glazing and replacement of bay
single glazed sash windows with PVC like for like sash windows
ii.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Haylands and Swanmore
Location: Rye House, Playstreet Lane, Ryde, PO33 3LJ
Proposal: Variation of condition no 2 on 20/00435/FUL to change from timber
cladding for the upper walls to brick; add a window to the west elevation of the
garage.
iii.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde Appley and Elmfield
Location: 4 Marlborough Road, Ryde, PO33 1AA
Proposal: Proposed orangery on side elevation
iv.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde West
Location: 5 Stonelands Park, Binstead, Ryde, PO33 3BD
Proposal: Demolition of conservatory, proposed single storey rear extension
v.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: 7 Westfield Park, Ryde, PO33 3AB
Proposal: Proposed two storey rear extension (revised scheme)
vi.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Haylands and Swanmore
Location: Rosemary Vineyard Bungalow, Rosemary Lane, Ryde, PO33 2UX
Proposal: Proposed single storey rear extension
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vii.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde Monktonmead
Location: 6 Wood Street, Ryde, PO33 2DH
Proposal: Replacement driveway
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raises no objections to the above seven
applications.
118/21 DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Members noted the following decisions taken by the IWC’s Planning Department.
PLANNING APPLICATION DECISIONS
1. APPLICATIONS APPROVED
i.
Application No: 21/01239/LBC
Location: Haylands Manor, Corbett Road, Ryde, PO33 3LF
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for reinstatement of chimney, internal
alterations including removal of wall between kitchen and breakfast dining room,
provision of flue for log burner in conservatory, alterations to fireplace to dining
room/snug and provision of narrow double-glazed units to conservatory
Parish: Ryde Ward: Haylands and Swanmore
Decision Date: 09/08/2021
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
ii.
Location: 53 Monkton Street, Ryde, PO33 2BB
Proposal: Demolition of porch and first floor bathroom extension; proposed
single/two storey rear extension; alterations (revised scheme)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde Monktonmead
Decision Date: 10/08/202
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
iii.
Location: Ryde Pier, Esplanade, Ryde,
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for construction of new pedestrian walkway
and cycle track
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West
Decision Date: 12/08/2021
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
iv.
Location: 2 Iford Binstead Hill, Binstead, Ryde, PO33 3RN
Proposal: Proposed two storey side extension
Parish: Ryde Ward: Binstead and Fishbourne
Decision Date: 12/08/2021
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
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v.
Location: 3 Quarr Place, Binstead, Ryde, PO33 4EW
Proposed two storey side extension; single storey extension to form
orangery
Proposal: Parish: Ryde Ward: Binstead and Fishbourne
Decision Date: 17/08/2021
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
vi.
Location: 70 Union Street, Ryde, PO33 2LN
Proposal: Division of two-bedroom flat into 1 x one bedroom flat and 1 x studio
flat (Revised description) (re-advertised application)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West
Decision Date: 23/08/2021
Ryde Town Council raised concerns around possible limited or no waste bin
storage as there was no indication of such in the application documents. There
were also apprehensions around the issue of converting a small two-bedroom flat
into two smaller ones raising concerns around suitable housing provision.
vii.
Location: 70 Union Street, Ryde, PO33 2LN
Proposal: LBC for division of two-bedroom flat into 1 x one bedroom flat and 1 x
studio flat (revised description) (re-advertised application)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West
Decision Date: 23/08/2021
Ryde Town Council raised concerns around possible limited or no waste bin
storage as there was no indication of such in the application documents. There
were also apprehensions around the issue of converting a small two-bedroom flat
into two smaller ones raising concerns around suitable housing provision
viii.
Location: 24 Westfield Park, Ryde, PO33 3AB
Proposal: Proposed two storey rear extension
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West
Decision Date: 26/08/2021
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to this application
2. APPLICATIONS REFUSED
None.
RESOLVED:
THAT the decisions taken by the Isle of Wight Council since the 27 July 2021 be
noted.
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119/21 REVISED ISLAND PLAN
Members were advised that the IWC would be providing a public presentation on the
revised Draft Island Planning Strategy on Tuesday, 14 September 2021 between 5 and
7pm in the Methodist Church at Garfield Road as part of the consultation process and
all councillors as well as members of the public would be invited to attend and provide
feedback.
The event would be advertised on the Town Councils website and posters placed on
notice boards.
Following the IWC’s presentation, RTC would be able to formulate a formal response
to the plan by means of setting up a working group where all RTC Councillors would
be invited to attend. Members would be advised on the date and time of the meeting
in due course.
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DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
The Committee discussed the current 6.30pm start time of the meeting and agreed
that it had offered no real benefit. They also noted comments raised by some members
of the public who believed a return to the previous 7.00pm start time would be
beneficial to members of the public wishing to attend.
The return to the start time of 7pm was proposed and seconded and after a vote it was:
RESOLVED:
THAT the start time of future meetings of the Planning, Regeneration and
Environment Committee would be 7.00pm starting with the next meeting being
held on Tuesday, 28 September 2021 in the Methodist Church, Garfield Road,
Ryde.
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