POWERPLUSWATERMARKOBJECT1306405361 PORTISHEAD TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PLANNING ADVISORY

POWERPLUSWATERMARKOBJECT1306405361 PORTISHEAD TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PLANNING ADVISORY






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POWERPLUSWATERMARKOBJECT1306405361 PORTISHEAD TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PLANNING ADVISORY

Portishead Town Council

Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

By Microsoft Office Teams

Taking Part:


Chairman - Councillor Mason


Councillors - Gardner, Sterndale, Snaden, Davey, Holland,

Bull* (* no voting capacity)


Clerking - S. Sherborne


Public - There were 11 members of the public who attended and

no Press


PL940 Apologies for Absence

Apologies were received and accepted from Councillors Cartwright and Shepperdson.



PL941 Declarations of interest and requests for dispensations (exemptions)

Members were invited to declare any disclosable pecuniary (financial) and other interests in respect of items on the agenda as required by Portishead Town Council’s Code of Conduct, Standing Orders, and the Localism Act 2011. There were no declarations of interests received.


PL942 To receive a presentation from Optimis-Consulting

Robbie Locke of Optimis-Consulting was joined by Chris James, Architects Carless & Adams to give an overview of a proposed scheme to the west of Conference Avenue for a four-storey residential care home. A brief history of the site was given and the existing planning permission for the site was discussed. Minimalistic layout and design plans were shared visually. Concern was immediately expressed in terms of the height of the building, lack in parking provisions (49 proposed), staffing levels (13 proposed) and if there was an actual need for this facility in the town given that other similar facilities are not full, including a new build (Marina Gardens) within the town that remains empty. A Needs Assessment has been commissioned by Optimis-Consulting and this will be available early 2021 and form part of the planning application when it is submitted.


Councillor Mason agreed to represent the Town Council on the webinar being run by Optimis-Consulting on Monday 7th December 2020, which is open to members of the public. Any further questions should be emailed to Councillor Mason. She thanked both Robbie Locke and Chris James for their presentation and for taking questions.



PL943 Public Participation


Mrs Lin Morrissey gave her objections to planning application 20/P/2488/FUL. The site is within a conservation area and believes therefore that extra parking within the front walled garden cannot be created. In her opinion she feels it will be overdevelopment and overbearing on the street scene.


Mr Paul Maltby discussed the recent hedge maintenance undertaken on Gertie Gales allotment site. It was understood that the Town Council would be releasing a statement in the morning. It is extremely unlikely that the invoice for works will be paid before the next Community Matters meeting.


Mr Richard Haynes spoke in support of his planning application 20/P/2488/FUL along with his wife. They had purchased the property with the aim to extend and enhance it sympathetically. He had spoken to his neighbours about the work they plan to do.




PL944 To approve the Minutes of last meeting

The Minutes of the 4th November 2020 were accepted and confirmed as a true record.

PL945 Planning Applications

20/P/2518/ADV 6 THE PRECINCT, BS20 6AH

Advertising consent for 2no internally illuminated fascia signs and 1 non-illuminated sign to the side over roller shutter


RESOLVED

Objects as there were no details other than the application saying that it is a restaurant, and the Town Council is being asked to consider signage without any specific wording.


20/P/2547/FUH 267 DOWN ROAD, BS20 8HY

Proposed erection of a first-floor side extension with front dormer and balcony with glass balustrade


There were no online comments to consider.


20:33 Councillor Davey left the meeting.


RESOLVED

Objects as the new balcony at the front will overshadow and overlook the neighbour at number 265 and the balcony should have obscured glass.


20/P/2483/FUH 103C HIGH STREET, BS20 6PT

Proposed loft conversion with side flat roof dormer and Velux roof lights.


There were no online comments to consider.

RESOLVED

No objection subject to compliance with North Somerset Council’s parking standards and that the tree on the site with a tree preservation order is taken into consideration.


20/P/2488/FUH THE OLD COTTAGE, CHURCH RD SOUTH, BS20 6PU

Two storey and single storey rear extension, loft conversion, enlargement of garage and raising of side eaves height of existing detached dwelling.


There were three online objections to consider. Amended plans were available online showing changes to the rear windows on the first floor and the loft. There is an additional roof light.


RESOLVED

Objects - overdevelopment and out of keeping with the conservation area.


20/P/2669/FUH 22 NORE ROAD, BS20 7HN

Demolition of existing rear conservatory, proposed two storey rear extension


There was one online objection considered.


RESOLVED

Objects – height, mass and overshadowing of neighbours at number 20.

20/P/2042/FUL 113 AVON WAY, BS20 6LT

Proposed single storey dwelling.


There were three online objections to consider relating to loss of light and privacy on neighbouring properties. A discussion took place regarding the errors on the Design Access Statement, parking, fire safety risk and the development not complying with building regulations.


RESOLVED

Objects. Town Council will write to the Case Officer urging them to request that the applicant resubmits their application as it is not easy to understand the proposals with so many mistakes in the Design Access Statement. In the interim the following issues have been identified: lack of parking assigned to the development, loss of light and privacy for neighbours, non-compliance with building regulations and extractor flues from food takeaway shops beneath the site will have a detrimental effect on neighbours.


20/P/2663/MMA REAR OF 62 HIGH ST, BS20 6EH

Minor material amendment to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of 18/P/4172/FUL (Erection of a fourth storey-to provide 2no. additional self-contained flats) to allow changes to sloping wall to rear with flat wall and internal alterations to flat layouts


There were no online comments to consider. A discussion took place regarding the Town Council’s objection to the initial application 18/P/4172/FUL.


RESOLVED

No objection.


20/P/2840/FUH 30 WETLANDS LANE, PORTISHEAD, BS20 6RA

Proposed erection of a single storey side and rear extension; proposed rebuilding and alteration to the existing single storey projection at the front of the house.


There were no objections from neighbours to consider.


RESOLVED

No objection.

20/P/2299/FUH 31 THE DOWNS, PORTISHEAD

Enlargement to front porch and garage.


The amended plans were noted. The street scene and size of the garage was discussed.


RESOLVED

No objection.



PL946 To receive a verbal report from the Chairman


Adoption of new steps – Portishead Lifeboat Trust

Confirmation has been received that North Somerset Council are unable to adopt the proposed new steps as they do not own the site and could not take on the maintenance costs. The meeting agreed that the Town Council could investigate ownership via Land Registry.


Parking on pavement by Domino’s pizza shop on the High Street

North Somerset Council confirmed that the parking on pavements did not fall within its jurisdiction and any such situations should immediately be reported to the police for them to investigate. Meanwhile the Town Council had written to the manager of Domino’s pizza urging its staff not to part or drive on/off the pavement for safety reasons.


Portishead Branch Line – MetroWest Phase 1 update

No update was offered


North Somerset Council’s Emergency Active Travel Fund

NSC has secured £473,750 from the Department of Transport to introduce permanent routes for walking and cycling and socially distanced environments.




PL947 Late Planning Application and Consultations

These following planning applications were registered with North Somerset Council week commencing 30th November 2020.


20/P/2535/FUL 148 HIGH STREET, PORTISHEAD, BS20 6PY

Proposed single storey side extension to the restaurant area to provide additional customer seating.


RESOLVED

No objection.


20/P/2766/FUL 27 CADBURY ROAD, PORTISHEAD, BS20 6QF

Demolition of existing workshop and replacement with new garden and workshop outbuilding.


RESOLVED

No objection.


20/P/2843/FUH 24 THE FINCHES, PORTISHEAD, BS20 7NE

Two storey rear extension


RESOLVED

No objection.


20/P/2844/FUH 360 NORE ROAD, PORTISHEAD, BS20 8EY

Proposed Single Storey and First Floor Rear extension to form additional living accommodation and balcony above. Proposed front porch extension to extend bedroom and lobby.


The meeting had some queries with this application. A letter will be sent to the relevant North Somerset Council Case Officer with a request for a time extension to consider the application at its next meeting on 6th January 2021.


20/P/2957/MOD LAND AT HARBOUR CRESCENT, PORTISHEAD

Modification of paragraph 4.1 of first schedule of Section 106 legal agreement concerning trigger for open space bond


The meeting had some queries with this application. A letter will be sent to the relevant North Somerset Council Case Officer with a request for a time extension to consider the application at its next meeting on 6th January 2021.


PLANNING APPLICATION 18/P/5118/OUT – BRISTOL AIRPORT

Following discussion, the meeting felt that it could not add to the comments it had previously submitted and so there would be no comment made to the Planning Inspectorate during the appeal process.


20/P/2447/FUL 234 DOWN ROAD, PORTISHEAD

Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 2no detached dwellings with ancillary works


It was understood that the Architects were afforded the opportunity to attend the meeting to discuss the amended plans that had been submitted. It was not clear if the Town Council will be reconsulted on the amended plans.


RESOLVED


A letter will be sent to the relevant North Somerset Council Case Officer with a request for a time extension to consider the amended application at its next meeting on 6th January 2021. Councillor Holland confirmed that she had called the application to North Somerset Council’s Planning committee and would get back in touch with the Case Officer.


20/P/1852/FUL 103 HIGH STREET PORTISHEAD BS20 6PT

Erection of 1no. dwelling

The meeting noted that North Somerset Council had received amended plans to significantly reduce the size of the new dwelling. The garden, amenity area and parking have all increased in size. In North Somerset Council’s opinion, they had negotiated a better scheme for the site and are minded to approve the application without further consulting the town council.



North Somerset Council – Introduction to the Local Plan “Choices for the Future” Consultation

Councillors Gardner and Mason attended North Somerset Council’s briefing on Monday 16th and Friday 20th November, respectively. The questionnaire had been circulated to committee members and agreement could only be reached for four of the six questions. Councillor Holland will email her response to Councillor Mason and if agreement cannot be reached a further working party meeting would be held remotely on Tuesday 8th December 2020 at 4.30pm. The consultation closes on 14th December 2020. The Assistant Clerk will email a Teams meeting invitation.


North Somerset Council and Ravenswood Special School

The meeting took Councillor Slatter up on her offer of taking part in the zoom meeting on 18th December to represent the town council. It further considered a proposed response.


RESOLVED

Councillor Slatter takes part in the Ravenswood zoom meeting on 18th December 2020 to represent Portishead Town Council and the council responds to the consultation: Ravenswood School is an important provider of SEND education in North Somerset, including families in Portishead. Currently there are 16 children that travel to the school from Portishead, and the school have, this school year alone, already had 50 consults for only 18 available places, from the whole of North Somerset. Portishead Town Council fully supports the school in its plans to expand the provision.


North Somerset Council – Draft Active Travel Strategy

The meeting understood that this consultation had been received on 25/11/20. It contains proposals to move a step closer to making walking, cycling and other forms of active travel a more natural transport choice for residents and visitors to the area. Draft plans for the next ten years and a questionnaire are available online until 17th December. Some councillors had already completed the questionnaire, but Councillor Bull will draft a response from the council to be circulated to members for consideration and agreement.



PL948 For information only - Planning application

responses submitted to North Somerset Council

prior to meeting:

20/P/2671/FUH 14 SEVERN ROAD, BS20 6NP

Single storey rear and two storey side extension

No objection


20/P/2722/FUH 16 WOODHILL AVENUE, BS20 7EX

Demolition of side porch and proposed erection of a single storey side extension

No objection


20/P/2728/FUH 35 NORE ROAD, BS20 6JY

Renovation of existing house to include addition of 2no. dormers to front elevation, extension of rear terrace and front garden external works.

No objection


20/P/2737/FUH 1 DOWN CLOSE, BS20 8BX

Demolition of existing side entrance porch and proposed erection of a two-storey side extension with additional 1no rear dormer.

No objection


20/P/2763/FUH WAY SIDE, QUARRY RD, BS20 6AY

Demolition of rear glazed lean-to extension and proposed erection of a rear single and two storey extension. Erection of a small front Porch and associated alterations to frontage; re-positioning of the front stone wall to create an off-road parking bay for 2no cars.

No objection


PL949 For information Only – Planning Applications not requiring consultation by Portishead Town Council


20/P/2308/TPO 11 OAK DRIVE, BS20 6SS

T1 - Ash – Fell


20/P/2387/TPO 17 SALLY HILL, BS20 7BH

T1 - Sycamore - Remove 7 branches with significant squirrel damage. Crown thin by 10%.


20/P/2697/TPO LAND REAR OF 124 SLADE RD, BS20 6BB

T1 - Sycamore - Reduce from roof by 2m. T2 - Hazel - Reduce side and front by 3m.

20/P/2653/HHPA 184 PHOENIX WAY, BS20 7JX

Prior approval request for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a flat roof that would 1) extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.6 metres; 2) have a maximum height of 3.2 metres and 3) have eaves that are 2.95 metres high


20/P/2633/TPO 29 HIGHFIELD DRIVE, BS20 8JD

T1 - Oak - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m

20/P/2786/LDP 9 RALEIGH RISE, PORTISHEAD, BS20 6LA

Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed conversion of the existing carport into a dependent study room.


20/P/1836/TRCA 79 WEST HILL, PORTISHEAD, BS20 6LQ

T1 - Conifer hedge - reduce height by 2m and side on property boundary by 1m. G2 - Hazel & Sycamore - reduce height by 2m and sides by up to 0.5m. T3 - Apple - Crown reduce by up to 0.5m. G4 - Bay x3 - Crown reduce by 3m.


20/P/2931/TRCA 21 WOODHILL ROAD, PORTISHEAD, BS20 7EU

g1 - mixed shrubs – fell


20/P/2833/TPO 5 FIRCLIFF PARK, PORTISHEAD, BS20 7HQ

1 - sycamore - crown reduce by 2.5-2.7m. t2 - sycamore - crown reduce by 2.5-2.8m. t3 - leylandii - crown reduce by approx 0.7m


20/P/2839/TPO ANNEXE, THE WATCH HOUSE, 70A NORE ROAD,

PORTISHEAD, BS20 8DU

T1 - Poplar - Remove large limb towards the house. T2 - Laurel - Reduce low canopy by 2m. T3 - Alnus Glutinosa - Reduce crown by 0.5-2m. T4 - Leyland - Reduce by 1m.


PL950 Enforcement Cases

The meeting noted that North Somerset Council is current investigating whether planning permission is required for the installation of an Amazon parcel collection point unit on Avon Way following a complaint received by the office.


PL951 Matters for the next meeting

Late planning applications and consultations


PL952 Date of next meeting

Wednesday 6th January 2021. The agenda will be published on Wednesday 23rd December 2020. North Somerset Council’s planning department will be working normally over the festive season so the weekly Planning Register will be available on North Somerset Councils website. A link will be sent to members for their information.



Meeting closed 21:42


Chairman, Councillor Sue Mason: ………………………………………..


Dated: ………………………

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