Planning Committee 8 June 2011

BIDEFORD TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting

held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Bideford on

Wednesday 8 June 2011 at 6.00 pm

PRESENT:

North Ward:

Councillor P S Christie (Chairman)

South Ward:

Councillor A T Inch
Councillor S G Inch
Councillor R I Wootton

East Ward:

Councillor Mrs P Davies
Councillor M C Langmead

IN ATTENDANCE:    Mrs H J Blackburn (Deputy Town Clerk)
1 x Member of the Public

010    APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

There were no absentees.

011    DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillor A T Inch declared a personal interest in agenda item 6.a. (He has called the application in at Torridge District Council).

Councillor Langmead declared that as both a Town and District Councillor he wanted to make it clear that he will reconsider the applications at District level, taking into account all the relevant evidence and representations at the District tier.

012    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION

A member of the public spoke on behalf of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England with regards to Planning Application Number: 1/0321/2011/FUL. Retention of mobile home for supervisory purposes for a period of 3 years – amended description.  LA Stables, Coach Drive, Bideford EX39 5JH.

The member of the public briefly outlined the history of the site and then expressed the following concerns:
•    He feels that the temporary application will give the applicant time to justify a viable business which may in turn be cited as justification for a more permanent home.
•    He feels that planning permission is being achieved in an incremental way “through the back door”.

013    MINUTES

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 18 May 2011 were approved and signed as a correct record.

(Vote – For: 5,  Against: 0, Abstentions: 1)

014    PLANNING APPLICATIONS

a.    Application No 1/0435/2011/FUL:  Proposed Two Storey Dwelling House.  121 Moreton Park Road, Bideford EX39 3HA.  – Applicant:  Mr & Mrs P Childs (same address).  Agent:  Mr Mal Brown.  (Date received:  16 May 11)

Proposed by Councillor Wootton, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved in principle but the Council would strongly suggest that the flooding issues flagged up by the Environment Agency are first checked.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 1, Abstentions: 1)

b.    Application No 1/0321/2011/FUL:  Retention of mobile home for supervisory purposes for a period of 3 years – amended description.  LA Stables, Coach Drive, Bideford EX39 5JH.  – Applicant:  Mrs Janice Howard (same address).  Agent:  John Blaney.  (Date received:  17 May 11)

Proposed by Councillor Langmead, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is refused on the grounds that there is no indication on how foul sewerage will be removed.

(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0)

c.    Application No 1/0344/2011/FUL:  Semi-permanent kiosk to provide catering facilities.  Victoria Park, Kingsley Road, Bideford.    – Applicant:  Mr Jeffrey Bayne, Diamond Catering & Cleaning Management Ltd, 28 Mawsley Chase, Mawsley Village, Kettering, Northants NN14 1TO.  Agent: Not recorded. (Date received:  17 May 11)

Proposed by Councillor A T Inch, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is refused on the grounds that the Council is opposed to allowing permanent commercial businesses into the park which will also lead to the loss of amenity land.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0, Abstentions: 2 )
d.    Application No 1/0419/2011/FUL:  Change of conservatory roof into a timber flat roof, creating a roof terrace over the existing conservatory structure.  3 Soloman Drive, Bideford EX39 5XY.  – Applicant:  Mr David Francis (same address).  Agent: Not recorded.  (Date received:  23 May 11)

Proposed by Councillor Wootton, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is  approved.

(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0)

e.    Application No 1/0455/2011/FUL:  New dwelling and associated site works.  Land adjacent to Swancroft, Graynfylde Drive, Bideford EX39 4AP.  – Applicant:  Nafra Investments Ltd, Crispins, Orchard Gardens, Beaford, Winkleigh EX19 8LU.  Agent: David W Lott.  (Date received:  23 May 11)

Proposed by Councillor Mrs Davies, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved but the Council would like to see some form of renewable energy within the design and for the dwelling to be as close to zero carbon as possible both in its sustainability and construction.

(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0)

f.    Application No 1/0469/2011/FUL:  Proposed first floor extension over existing garage.  1 Southbank Drive, Bideford EX39 3RJ.  – Applicant:  Dr H Forge (same address).  (Date received:  24 May 11)

Proposed by Councillor Christie, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0)

g.    Application No 1/0474/2011/EXT:  Extension of time for planning permission 1/0750/2008/FUL – Demolition of existing garage and erection of two storey extension.  89 Water Park Road, Bideford EX39 3RN.  – Applicant:  Mrs R Jarrad (same address).  Agent:  Not recorded.  (Date received:  24 May 11)

Proposed by Councillor Langmead, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0)

h.    Application No 1/0459/2011/FUL:  Installation of biomass burner to factory.  Face Edge Ltd, Units 3-5 Fletchers Industrial Estate, Bideford EX39 3EU.  – Applicant:  Mrs Claire Furse (same address).  Agent:  Not recorded.  (Date received:  27 May 11)

Proposed by Councillor S G Inch, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved subject to the satisfactory receipt of the environmental permit.

(Vote – For: 5, Against: 1)

i.    Application No 1/0480/2011/FUL:  Erection of two storey extension with a single side storey and balcony.  Slade Cottage, Slade, Bideford EX39 3LZ.  – Applicant:  Mr Ian Harrison (same address).  Agent:  Caves to Castles Ltd.  (Date received:  27 May 11)

Proposed by Councillor A T Inch, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 6 , Against: 0)

015    PLANNING APPLICATIONS – NOTIFICATION OF DECISIONS BY PLANNING AUTHORITIES

The Committee noted the content of those Planning Applications which had been granted/refused by Planning Authorities since the last meeting.

The business of the Meeting having been completed, the Chairman thanked the Members for their attendance and the Meeting concluded at 7.10 pm.

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