From:	Walton,Lisa
Sent:	14 August 2015 09:45
To:	'Paul Osborne'
Cc:	King, Andrew
Subject:	P/15/062/FUL South Tinks, Holy Vale St Mary's

Hi Paul

There are a few concerns I have about this proposal.  Firstly I do think it’s a considerable change from 
the current building, as per my pre-application advice.  I did meet the Banfields on site and noted the 
changes that have been permitted on Middle Tinks.  I also note that was, however, on the basis that the 
new dwelling was subject to occupancy restrictions via a Section 106 Legal Agreement.  Essentially the 
current proposal for South Tinks is for a replacement dwelling which is considerably larger than the 
existing modest simple plan building.  For us to consider this under Policy 3 I would request that 
occupancy is again restricted.  Please could you put this to the applicant’s?

Secondly I am not convinced that the conservatory is appropriately sited.  Given that the nature trail at 
Higher Moors emerges at Holy Vale adjacent to this conservatory and the glazed nature of a 
conservatory, it is usual for this to be located within a private rear garden rather than to the front 
forward of the building line?  I would ask this is removed.  I would also suggest that the central front and 
rear dormer details , are scaled back to a simple dormers. The Juliet balcony on the rear together with 
the ground floor door and two windows appears to be overcrowded with openings.  I would request 
that this is simplified.  Please can you draw on details including guttering, down pipes and any flues and 
chimneys if these are proposed. I would also like to see, drawn on the plans, Middle Tinks to enable 
some assessment to be made as to the relationship between the two properties.

Finally I would request that a bat survey is carried out on this property. It is particularly important that 
we understand any impact prior to granting consent.  As you are aware it is a legal duty of a Local 
Planning Authority, when determining a planning application for a development, to assess the impact on 
European Protected Species ("EPS"), such as bats, great crested newts, dormice or otters. A LPA failing 
to do so would be in breach of Regulation 3(4) of the 1994 Regulations which requires all public bodies 
to have regard to the requirements of the Habitats Directive in the exercise of their functions.  In light of 
this I would request that a survey is carried prior to a decision being made. I have contacted the Isles of 
Scilly Bat Group and note that they would be able to assist in this work and I would encourage you to 
contact Mike and Anne Gurr of the Isles of Scilly Bat Group on 422224 to make the necessary 
arrangements.  

As submitted I do not consider the proposal would be recommended for approval and I would request 
that you respond to the above.  If I have not heard from you within 14 days of the date of this email I 
will assume you wish the application to be determined as submitted.  The application is to be 
determined at Planning Committee on 21st September 2015. 

Regards
Lisa



Lisa Walton MRTPI
Senior Officer: Planning and Development Management

Council of the Isles of Scilly, Town Hall, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly TR21 0LW
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