Log In

Reset Password
BERMUDA | RSS PODCAST

Board: Eco tents at Hawkins Island showed ‘blatant disregard for planning process’

The latest Planning and Development Applications Board approvals and refusals.P0072/12 APSARUS TRUST3 Tanglewood Road, PagetProposed Retroactive Application for Two Level Wooden Decks and Terracing of the Grade with Associated Retaining Walls (3-4 feet high).Planner: Tamsyn DoranIn Principle Applications — Recommendation ApprovalP0219/12 BENEVIDES & ASSOCIATESVacant Lot #18, Jennings Bay Road, SouthamptonProposed In Principle Application for a New One Dwelling Unit.Planner: Victoria CaroloFinal Applications — Recommendation ApprovalP0349/12 GRAVITO, Ms. Margaret18 Mill Reach Lane, PembrokeProposed Renovations and Additions to Form Special Needs Housing.Planner: Victoria CaroloHawkins Island, Warwick1. ROSEBUD TRUST (WILLIAM COX) WATERFRONT PROPERTIES,Proposed Retroactive Application for 2 Prefabricated Storage Huts.P0117/12 Type: Final Decision: ApprovePlanner: Victoria CaroloDiscussion: The technical officer presented the application to the Board and explained the issues relating to the proposal and the proposed conditions which were designed to ensure that the structures remained on site for a temporary period only.Members were concerned thatthe applicants had shown a blatant disregard of the planning process by erecting the eco tentsprior to submitting an application, and requested an Advice Note be added to that effect.Members also expressed concern about the vulnerability of the eco tents at times of extreme weather conditions and wished to be reassured that such matters would be addressed at thebuilding permit stage. Technical officers advised this would be the case and suggested that condition 1 could be expanded to require a contingency plan to be submitted with the buildingpermit application to demonstrate what measures would be put in place to ensure that the tents and their contents could survive extreme weather conditions. The Board agreed to amend Condition 1 accordingly and resolved to support the officer recommendation.The Board RESOLVED:To approve the application, as received 30 March, 2012 subject to the following condition(s):1. For the avoidance of doubt the consent hereby granted is for retroactive planning permission only. A separate application for a retroactive building permit must be made and approved. The submission shall demonstrate how the hereby approved structures will be adequately affixed to the ground, and shall include a contingency plan to demonstrate measures which will be put in place to safeguard the structures and their contents in extreme weather conditions.2. Unless used in connection with the approved development under P0548/10 in accordance with condition 3 below, the permission hereby granted shall be for a limited period only, expiring no later than 2 years from the date of this decision, when the buildings shall be removed and the land shall be restored to its former condition.3. For the avoidance of doubt, the hereby approved eco tents are to serve the needs of construction activities associated with the approved development under P0548/10 only. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the Building Permit associated with P0548/10, the eco tents must be removed from the site.Advice Note:The Board wishes to express concern that the applicant has shown blatant disregard for the planning process in that development has commenced prior to planning approval.2. ROE, Mr./Mrs. W.19 Wilkinson Avenue, HamiltonProposed Additions to Existing — New Master Bedroom Ensuite, Living Room, Addition ofSecond (2nd) Dwelling Unit, and New Entrance from Wilkinson Avenue to ReplaceExisting.P0214/12 Type: Final Decision: ApprovePlanner: Tamsyn DoranDiscussion: The technical officer presented the application to the Board who supported the technical officer’s recommendation and approved the application.The Board RESOLVED:To approve the application, as received 13 June, 2012 and revised 18 October 2012, 7November 2012 subject to the following condition(s):1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 2 (two) years from the date of this permission.2. For the avoidance of doubt the consent hereby granted is for lanning permission only. Prior to the commencement of building operations a separate application for a building permit must be made and approved.3. If during construction a previously undetected cave is discovered, the applicant shall cease all construction operations and immediately contact the Department of Planning to re-evaluate building options and agree on a suitable course of action. Construction operations shall not recommence until the approved option has been agreed in writing.4. The hereby approved Conservation Management Plan shall be substantially implemented prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Completion and Occupancy.A request for inspection of the (plantings/works undertaken) shall be made in writing to the Department of Conservation Services and copied to the Department of Planning. Approval of the inspection will be required prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Completion and Occupancy. If any trees or shrubs shown on approved plans are removed, die or become seriously diseased or damaged, they shall be replaced by trees and shrubs of similar size and species to those originally required to be planted.5. In the interest of visual amenity, there shall be no deposition or storage of excavated material on site or within the Woodland Reserve and all excess unused material shall be removed from the site during the course of building operations and prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Completion and Occupancy.6. In order to provide for the safe flow of traffic, the proposed access details shall conform to the requirements of Policy TPT. 11, Chapter 11 of the Bermuda Plan 2008 Planning Statement and shall ensure that at the point of access onto the public road, sight lines for a minimum distance of 90 feet can be achieved in either direction from a point 6 feet back from the edge of the carriageway. The said measures shall be implemented prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Completion and Occupancy.7. In order to avoid the discharge of surface water onto the public road, provision shallbe made for the control and disposal of storm water within the curtilage of the application site. Such measures shall be provided prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Completion and Occupancy8. In order to protect lands within the Woodland Reserve Conservation Area, protective fencing no less than 4 (four) feet in height shall be erected prior to the commencement of building operations, along the boundary line of the Conservation Area. All protective fencing shall be retained in place during the period of building operations. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Completion and Occupancy Permit the temporary fencing shall be removed. For the avoidance of doubt, there shall be no storage of construction materials or equipment within the Conservation Area during the course of building operations.9. The private outdoor living space shown on the hereby approved plans shall be established for use in accordance with Policies DSN. 16 and DSN. 17, Chapter 8, of the Bermuda Plan 2008 Planning Statement, prior to the is suance of a Certificate of Completion and Occupancy.10. Parking and manoeuvring space for 2 cars and 2 cycles shall be established for use in accordance with Policies TPT. 20 and TPT. 25, Chapter 11 of the Bermuda Plan 2008 Planning Statement, prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Completion and Occupancy.11. For the avoidance of doubt all asphalt associated with the existing access shall be removed and new hedging planted to block up the access as shown on the hereby approved plans prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Completion and Occupancy Permit.12. For the avoidance of doubt the northern most storage shed shall be removed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Completion and Occupancy Permit as shown on the hereby approved plans.Appeal DecisionsP0453/10 SPICE HILL FARMVacant Lot off Spice Hill Road, WarwickNew 3-Storey Group Housing (Senior Housing or Orphanage or Children’sHome), Children’s Day Care, and Farm Equipment Garaging; RetroactiveApproval of 2 Storage Sheds, Perimeter Fencing and Driveway throughWoodland Reserve— Refused by the Board on 21 December 2011— Appealed by the applicant on 6 January 2012— The Minister upheld the appeal on 20 November 2012P0574/11 MCCLENDON, Mr. Aubrey30 Tucker’s Town Road, St. George’sProposed Demolition of Unapproved Ramp, and Construction of a NewRamp, Retaining Walls (Max 7’-8’’) and 2 small Utility Closets.— Approved by the Board on 2 May 2012— Appealed by a third party on 14 May 2012— The Minister dismissed the appeal on 20 November 2012DAB committee minutes of 23 November 2012 to be confirmed.SandysP0230/12 BURLAND Mr. Alan(Received: 22 Jun, 2012)44 East Shore Road, SandysProposed Installation of Twelve (12) Photovoltaic Solar Panels (173 sq ft) — Listed Building Site.Planner: Larry WilliamsRecommend approvalConditions— Planning Permission — Building Permit — General Controlled Plant — Solar PanelsP0143/12 PARAGON TRUST LTD., TRUSTEES OF HASTINGS TRUST(Received: 24 Apr, 2012) (Revised: 24 October 2012, 1 November 2012)Lot 3 Agar’s Hill, PembrokeProposed New One Dwelling Unit and Swimming Pool.Planner: Tamsyn DoranRecommend approvalConditions— Planning Permission — Building Permit — General Design — Bermuda Stone Wall— Excavated Material —Removal — Highways — Run-off Disposal Landscaping — Protection of Conservation Area— Landscaping — Proposed &Existing — Parking — Setting out — OtherP0297/12 HURDLE Mrs. Beverley(Received: 23 Aug, 2012)17 Crisson Avenue, PembrokeProposed Renovations and Additions Creating Third (3rd) and Fourth (4th) Dwelling Units with Boundary Wall.Planner: Maceo DillRecommend approvalConditions— Planning Permission — Building Permit — General Design — Bermuda Stone Wall— Excavated Material —Removal — Garbage storage — Highways — Run-off DisposalOutdoor Space — Private Amenity -2008 Plan Parking — OtherP0326/12 THE ALEXANDER JAMES TRUST C/O APPLEBY SERVICES LTD(Received: 27 Sep, 2012) (Revised: 6 November 2012) (Addn Info: 6 November 2012)5 Caps Lane, PembrokeProposed Replacement of Existing Pool House Roof and Deck Area Roof; Extension to Deck Area and Renovations to Pool House.Planner: George ShakirRecommend approvalConditions — Planning Permission — Building Permit — GeneralSt. George’sP0032/12 BERMUDA FIRE SERVICES (CLEARWATER FIRE STATION)(Received: 25 Jan, 2012) (Addn Info: 14 August 2012)15 Waller’s Point Road, St. George’sProposed 3,000 Gallon above Ground Fuel Storage Tank on a New Concrete Slab with Bollards and New Concrete Boundary Wall Extension.Planner: Tamsyn DoranRecommend approvalConditions— Planning Permission — Building Permit — General FuelP0203/12 RIDINGS Mr./Mrs. B.(Received: 4 Jun, 2012) (Revised: 24 July 2012)24 Shore Lane, St. George’sProposed Demolition of Existing Premises and Construction of New Single Dwelling Unit (4 bedrooms) — Swimming Pool, New Driveway and Site Works.Planner: Cory BrownRecommend approvalConditions— Planning Permission — Building Permit — General Conservation ManagementPlan — submission at FinalDesign — Bermuda StoneWall — Highways — Run-off Disposal Landscaping — Protection of Conservation Area — Landscaping — inspection — Parking — Pools — OtherThe following requests for RENEWAL of planning permission are recommended for approval by the DAB.P0380/10 WHITECROSS Mr./Mrs. Kevin(Received: 8 Sep, 2010)88 White Sands Road, PagetProposed Demolition of Existing Building and Construction of New One (1) Dwelling Unit.Planner: George ShakirP0433/10 COX Mr. David(Received: 7 Oct, 2010) (Revised: 18 January 2011)24 Tee Street, DevonshireProposed Conversion of Disused Water Tank (above Ground) into Work Shop with Solar Panels on Roof /Office, Roof over back Door of Upper Unit with New Access Stairs to Upper Level Deck.Planner: George Shakir* Agenda Date: Friday, 23 November 2012Any other business:At its meeting on Friday, the 2 November 2012, the DAC approved revisions to application number P0052/11, details of which are below:Bermuda Waterworks Limited, 32 Parsons Lane, DevonshireThe revision involves the following: Addition to the approved bottling warehouse. Expanding the size of the warehouse that approved under the aforementioned file numbers. This expansion will involve a total additional site coverage of 1,287.5 square feet. Fuel tank: An above ground fuel tank as approved under P0052/11 is proposed to be relocated as the proposed extension to the warehouse is within the area that the approved fuel tank was sited within.n Development Applications Board Minutes of a meeting held on Wednesday, November 14.