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MINUTES OF RYDE TOWN COUNCIL’S PLANNING, ENVIRONMENT AND REGENERATION
COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY, 21 DECEMBER 2021 AT 7.00PM
IN GARFIELD ROAD METHODIST CHURCH, RYDE
Members Present: Cllr Simon Cooke (Chair), Cllr John McLagan, Cllr Richard May, Cllr
Malcolm Ross
Also in Attendance: Jon Baker (Committees Coordinator), Cllr Jess Higgins (Non-Committee
Member) and Chris Turvey (Planning, Regeneration and Environment
Officer).
PUBLIC QUESTIONS
The following two questions were put to the committee:
• Following the local elections of May 2021 Full Council and the Planning Committee agreed
in principle to set up a residents panel to assist in providing local knowledge regarding
planning applications, albeit with no voting rights. Therefore, would the Committee agree
to refer the matter back to Full Council for adoption at its meeting on 31 January 2022?
Members agreed that they would need to discuss the matter as an agenda item at the next
meeting of the Planning Committee on 1 February 2022 before any recommendations to
Full Council could be submitted. It was anticipated that this would be before the end of the
council year.
• Following the approval planning application for 68 High Street (21/01165/FUL ), what was
the committees views on how it affected the High Street Heritage Action Zone’s (HSHAZ)
shop front design scheme and the plans to semi pedetrianise this part of the High Street?
Members were advised Ryde Town Council had previously expressed the view that all
properties leading up until the St Johns Hill traffic lights would preferably be non-residential
at ground floor level. The shop in question had retained its vacant shop area and frontal
appearance.
It was agreed that the project Manager of the HSHAZ would be invited to a future meeting
of the committee to provide members with an update on the initiative, advising on progress
and how money was being spent.
157/21 APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Cllr Charles Chapman, Cllr Georgie Carter, Cllr Karen
Lucioni and Cllr Jenna Sabine.
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158/21 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None declared.
159/21 REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATIONS
None requested.
160/21 MINUTES
The minutes to the previous meeting held on 30 November 2021 were reviewed.
RESOLVED:
THAT, the minutes to the meeting held on 30 November 2021 were approved as a
true and accurate record and were signed off by the Chair.
161/21 MEMBERS QUESTION TIME
None
162/21 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The following planning applications were considered by the committee:
i.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: Ryde House Ryde House Drive, Ryde, PO33 3FE
Proposal: Proposed construction of
19 dwellings (revised plans)
(re-advertised
application)
Island Roads had requested further information regarding the road layout and
phasing which, to date, was not clearly explained and no further information from the
developer was available on the IWC website. The Tree officer had recommended an
Arboricultural Method statement, which to date was also not made available. The
Police have recommended additional lighting in their submissions.
There had been two public comments submitted, one in support and one with a
neutral view.
RTC had previously supported this application and the scheme sought to provide
open market housing and affordable housing for people over 55 on a discount
purchase or rented basis, and designated key workers (NHS, Police, Teachers and
Fire Service personnel).
Permission was sort for 19 dwellings on a site area of 7,200 sqm, to comprise of the
following mix:
• Seven open market detached houses (three and four bedrooms)
•
12 affordable housing units (ranging from one to three bedroomed units)
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The mix of housing had changed from the previous application to include less one-
bedroom properties. However, the scheme did appear to include more green space
as well as give more space to the root protection area of the prominent tree. The
number of affordable houses should be maintained at 12 and the mix of a minimum
70% for rental and 30% for sale (i.e., a minimum nine for rent and three for sale)
should be maintained as per planning guidance. Space also needed to be identified
on site for waste and cycle storage.
Following a debate, the following was proposed and seconded, and it was:
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raises no objection to the application, subject to the
following:
i.
Prior to commencement of phase 2 works, any outstanding issues with
trees in phase 1 should be resolved.
ii.
The Affordable Housing element of the scheme is delivered prior to the
open market housing outlined in Phase 2 in order to guarantee the delivery
of the affordable housing.
iii.
That the waste and cycle storage areas are identified on the plans.
iv. The issues around lighting as outlined in the submissions from the Police
are addressed.
ii.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: 36 Nelson Street Ryde, PO33 2EY
Proposal: Demolition of block of six flats; proposed block of 12 flats including
basement accommodation.
Although this type of multi-unit property was desirable in terms of adding to the
housing numbers identified on the Island Planning Strategy, this particular application
had no parking supporting the site and had not supplied a Parking Provision
Assessment contrary to the parking provision for new Housing Supplementary
Planning Document (SDP). Parking in the area was at a premium and there was no
room for additional on road parking. There was also no provision for waste storage
or cycle racks / storage identified in the application
Island Roads had recommended refusal owing to there being no parking provision
provided in the application and to date there had been 18 letters of objection from
members of the public.
When the application last came before RTC (19/00493/OUT ) the committee had
recommended refusal with a large amount of various concerns submitted on 26 July
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council strongly objects to the application on the following
grounds:
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i.
There would be a lack of amenity space on site for the 12 units.
ii.
Lack any parking provision for residents leading to on road parking in an
area that is already short of such spaces. In addition, the application
does not include a Parking Provision Assessment justifying the lack of
parking.
iii.
No areas have been provided for waste and cycle storage.
iv.
The application does not provide details for payments to the Solent SPA
iii.
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: Ryde Pier Cafe and Adjoining Public Toilets, The Esplanade, Ryde, PO33
2HE.
Proposal: Proposed demolition of building.
Natural England have identified that as this is within the Solent Special Protection
Area (SPA) the following would be required to protect the site:
• A Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP) detailing measures
taken to prevent impacts on designated sites.
• A Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) detailing potential impacts on the
designated sites and any measures to be taken to mitigate them.
Island Roads and the Environment Agency submitted no concerns in their
submissions. To the date of the meeting, there had been one member of the public
who had expressed their objections to the application.
Ryde Town Council would also look to seek assurances regarding the temporary toilet
replacements following the proposed demolition with regard to continuity of service
and fully accusable facilities for all users.
It was also noted that behind the café there are some original cast iron sea wall railing
that should be removed carefully and looked after accordingly.
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raises no objection the application, subject to the
following:
i. The requirements as outlined in the submissions from Natural England is
provided, i.e., a CEMP detailing measures taken to prevent impacts on
designated sites and an HRA detailing potential impacts on the designated
sites and any measures to be taken to mitigate them.
ii. Any potential heritage items should be protected and reused.
iii. Ryde Town Council would also look to request written assurances from the
Isle of Wight Council regarding the following:
a) That there is continuity of service which is equal in terms of accessible
standard and size as those being demolished.
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b) That the new facilities in the interchange building are at least equal in
terms of size and accessibility.
c) The new facilities are open for the same period during the day that the
existing toilets are
The following applications were considered under delegated powers by the Chair and the
Planning, Regeneration and Environment Officer and they proposed no objections:
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: 40 Westwood Road, Ryde, PO33 3BJ
Proposal: Proposed single storey rear extension
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde North West
Location: 52 Argyll Street, Ryde, PO33 3BY
Proposal: Proposed single storey extension on front and side elevations (revised
scheme)
Parish(es): Ryde Ward(s): Ryde Monktonmead
Location: 24 Well Street, Ryde, PO33 2SG
Proposal: Proposed single storey rear side extension
RESOLVED:
THAT Ryde Town Council raised no objections to the above
163/21 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
Location: 3 Arundel Road, Ryde, PO33 1BN
Proposal: Proposed Alterations and Two Storey Rear Extension
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde Appley and Elmfield
Decision Date: 23/11/2021
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
Location: 105 Binstead Lodge Road, Binstead, Ryde, PO33 3UB
Proposal: Proposed Access Ramp
Parish: Ryde Ward: Binstead and Fishbourne
Case Officer: Hayden Marsh Decision: GTD
Decision Date: 23/11/2021
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
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Location: 116 - 118 High Street, Ryde, PO33 2SU
Proposal: Proposed extension at second floor level to form three self-contained
flats (corrected certification received) (re-advertised application)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde West
Decision Date: 24/11/2021
Ryde town Council raised no objection the application, subject to adequate provision
of waste storage facilities and cycle storage space being confirmed as well as
contributions to the Solent SPA being agreed.
Rosemary Vineyard Bungalow, Rosemary Lane, Ryde, PO33 2UX
Location: Proposal: Proposed single storey rear extension (revised scheme)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Haylands and Swanmore
Decision Date: 25/11/2021
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
v.
Location: St James Church, Lind Street, Ryde, PO33 2NQ
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for replacement of oil-fired warm air heating
system and replacement of light fittings
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde North West
Decision Date: 30/11/2021
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
vi.
Location: 46 The Strand, Ryde, PO33 1JE
Proposal: Single storey rear extension to lower ground floor with a part two storey
rear extension, including a new external access stairway, alterations to the rear
fenestration and changes to the internal layout (revised scheme)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde Monktonmead
Decision Date: 03/12/2021
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application
vii.
Location: 46 The Strand Ryde, PO33 1JE
Proposal: Listed Building Consent for proposed single storey rear extension to lower
ground floor with a part two storey rear extension, including a new external access
stairway, alterations to the rear fenestration and changes to the internal layout
(revised scheme)
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde Monktonmead
Decision Date: 03/12/2021
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application
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2. APPLICATIONS REFUSED
Location: 39 Great Preston Road, Ryde, PO33 1DS
Proposal: Proposed single storey side extension; proposed two storey rear
extension
Decision Date: 26/11/2021
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde Appley and Elmfield
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
Location: Flat 3 Sutherland Lodge, East Hill, Road Ryde, PO33 1LU
Proposal: Replacement windows to front side of property
Decision Date: 03/12/2021
Parish: Ryde Ward: Ryde Appley and Elmfield
Ryde Town Council raised no objection to the application.
RESOLVED:
THAT the decisions taken by the Isle of Wight Council since the 30 November
2021 be noted.
164/21 REVIEW OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS (TROS) FOR
RYDE - DISTRICT 3
Members were advised that the Isle of Wight Council had been in contact with Ryde Town
Council regarding involvement in the consultation process around the review of Isle of
Wight Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO’s) which began in 2020. Following the completion
of district 1, which had been completed and agreed by the IWC’s Cabinet, Ryde, identified
as district 3 was due for assessment.
Ahead of any final decision officers from the Isle of Wight Council and Island Roads
requested to meet with Ryde Town Council to discuss the review and listen to comments
and suggestions, and an online meeting of no more than two hours had been proposed
for mid-January 2022.
Whilst the Planning, Regeneration and Environment Committee normally dealt with such
matters under its delegated powers, it was proposed that all Ryde Town Council
councillors are informed of the meeting and, in order to cover all Ryde Wards, one elected
member from each ward should attend to represent their residents. This would also help
ensure the meeting would run more effectively by having fewer councillors attending but
ensuring that all Ryde Wards was covered.
Following a proposal and seconder it was:
RESOLVED:
THAT all members are informed of the online meeting (date TBC) with the Isle of
Wight Council and Island Roads to discuss the review of the Ryde TRO’s (District
3) and that no more than one elected member from each ward attends along with
the Planning, Regeneration and Environment Officer and the Committees and Ryde
Place Plan Co-ordinator.
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165/21 DELEGATED DECISIONS OVER THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PERIOD
Owing to the forthcoming Christmas and New Year break, it was proposed that any
decisions that required a decision between 22 December 2020 and the next scheduled
meeting of the Planning, Regeneration and Environment Committee on 1 February 2021,
would be delegated to the Committee Chair, the Planning, Regeneration and Environment
Officer and the Committees and Ryde Place Plan Coordinator. Decisions would be made
by means of email or if necessary, via a meeting using the Zoom Video Conferencing
platform.
Should there be any major planning applications received during this period and there is
insufficient time to wait until the 1 February 2022, then an Extra-Ordinary Meeting will be
called to discuss the application.
RESOLVED:
THAT all decisions relating to any Planning, Regeneration and Environment
matters which needed to be taken between 9 December 2020 and 18 January 2021
be delegated to the Committee Chair, the Planning, Regeneration and Environment
Officer and the Committees and Ryde Place Plan Coordinator. Any major planning
applications received during this period would be subject to an extra-ordinary
meeting of the committee.
166/21 PUBLIC REALM APPLICATIONS
This item was withdrawn and would be included on the agenda at a future meeting.
167/21 DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED:
THAT the next scheduled meeting being held on Tuesday, 1 February 2022 in the
Methodist Church, Garfield Road, Ryde at 7.00pm, be agreed.
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