Agenda and minutes

None received.

The minutes of the meeting held on 1 November 2017 were submitted.

Resolved

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 1 November 2017 be taken as read and confirmed.

Resolved

(1)   That decisions be recorded as shown on the Planning Applications Schedule attached as an Appendix.

(2)   That the Development Services Manager be authorised to draft any amendments to/additional conditions or reasons for refusal in respect of the Planning Applications Schedule, attached.

Consideration was given to a report proposing the confirmation of a provisional TPO. The Tree Officer reported that the objection was insufficient reason for the council to omit the tree from the Order.

The Tulip tree originated from North America and was quite rare in Newport.  The owner of the tree fully supported the order however, two objections had been received and detailed within the report were from neighbours due to size of the tree and overhanging branches.  The tree appears to be a large and healthy specimen and the largest in Newport, there was no sign that the tree was a danger to the public.   The owners were fully aware of the health & safety of the tree.

Some concern that the branches overhanging were a problem for pedestrians but the branches were cut back and this was no longer an issue.  Leaves falling in the Autumn was also raised as an in issue, but this was a natural process which Newport City Council dealt with in and around the city.

Councillor Al-Nuaimi moved to support the TPO.  Councillor Ferris agreed that the tree was rare and was a particularly beautiful specimen.  Councillor Forsey asked about branches overhanging the neighbours drive. The Tree Officer felt there was not an issue with these branches.

Councillor Forsey asked could the neighbours trim back the branches, yes they could apply for the branches to be trimmed back.  Councillor Forsey asked could the neighbours be advised that they could trim back the tree.  It was advised by Development and Regeneration Manager that the TPO would mean the neighbouring residents would require permission to trim the tree.  The Tree Officers had advised the neighbouring residents of this.

Resolved

The Committee unanimously decided to grant the Tree Preservation Order.

Appeal Decisions

Consideration was given to a report following recent appeals:

Planning Application Appeals – Allowed

1         Application 17/0164, 2 Church Row, Redwick, Caldicot, NP26 3DE – Partial discharge of Condition 2 (Materials) of planning permission 16/0983 for the erection of a porch.

2         Application 17/0350, 2-4 Llanthewy Road, Newport, NP20 4JR – Installation of new shop front, replacement double doors in first floor front elevation and construction of ramp to ear (resubmission of refusal 16/1184).

Planning Application Appeals – Dismissed

1     Application 17/0178, 25 Stow Hill Circle, Newport, NP20 4HF - Variation of condition 02 (obscure glazing) of planning permission 04/0425 to allow for 50% of the glazing in the south west elevation to be clear glazed.

Members of the committee noted the document submitted to Welsh Government which was presented by the Development and Regeneration Manager.  The Committee was impressed with the overall performance outlined within the report and congratulated the Planning Officers for their efficiency and hard work.

Appendix

PLANNING COMMITTEE – 6 DECEMBER 2017

DECISION SCHEDULE