Planning Committee 14 December  2011

BIDEFORD TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Bideford on Wednesday 14 December 2011 at 6.02 pm

PRESENT:
North Ward:
Councillor P S Christie (Chairman)
Councillor D C Fulford

South Ward:
Councillor A T Inch
Councillor S G Inch
Councillor P J Pester (Substitute for M C Langmead)

IN ATTENDANCE:
Mr R D Coombes (A/Deputy Town Clerk)

071 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Councillors M C Langmead (East Ward – Illness), R I Wootton (South Ward – Personal).

072 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were none.

073 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION

A member of the Public spoke with regard to agenda item 5.e.  He stated that the pump house had been derelict for ten years and, given that it was surrounded by the Wooda Surgery facilities, it enjoyed only shared access.  Concern was expressed upon the access and safety.  Car parking is extremely tight, with no drop off facility; given the double yellow lines adjacent to the Ethelwynne Browne development vehicles have to stop in the main road.  The congestion currently experienced would only be made worse.  The development and subsequent use would have a detrimental effect upon the Emergency vehicles and those elderly and infirm patients.  There are pathways surrounding the structure on two sides while the third side is only two to three metres away from the consulting rooms.

074 MINUTES

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 23 November 2011 were approved and signed as a correct record.

(Vote – For: 5,  Against: 0)

075 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

ORDER OF BUSINESS
Proposed by Councillor Christie, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the order of business be changed to allow agenda item     5.e. to be taken before item 5.a.
(Vote – For: 5,  Against: 0)

e. Application No 1/1045/2011/FUL:  Change of use of redundant pump house to an office (B1).  Pump house/Clarence villa Works, Ethelwynne Brown Close, East-the-Water.  – Applicant: Peninsula Properties, Peninsula House, Rydon Lane, Exeter EX2 7HR.  Agent:  Metters & Welby.  (Date received:  23 Nov 11)

SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS

Proposed by Councillor Christie, seconded and
RESOLVED: That Standing Orders are suspended in order for a member     of the public to address the Committee.
(Vote – For: 5,  Against: 0)

The Member of the Public highlighted the boundary area on the Plans, questioning the developers siting of shrubbery and reiterated his concerns regarding access.

RETURN TO STANDING ORDERS

Proposed by Councillor Christie, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the Meeting return to Standing Orders.
(Vote – For: 5,  Against: 0)

Proposed by Councillor Christie, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is refused as it does not sit well with the existing land use on both sides of the land and would exacerbate existing traffic problems in an already traffic sensitive site.  The Members were given to understand that some of the land shown on the maps was not believed to be in the Applicant’s ownership.  Concern was expressed at the lack of turning space for the proposed parking space.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)

a. Application No 1/0892/2010/EXTM:  Redevelopment rear of 99 Lime Grove, to demolish 99 Lime Grove to create access road and provide twelve dwellings – nine three bed and three two bed – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.  Rear of 99 Lime Grove, Bideford EX39 3JN.  – Applicant: Mr J Pearce, Blueberry Homes Ltd, 4 Brentham Way, Ealing, London W5 1BJ.  Agent:  Not recorded.  (Date received:  2 Dec 11)

Proposed by Councillor Christie, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is turned down on the grounds that the Council should like sight of an improved drainage scheme as indicated by the Hydrogeological Review.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)

b. Application No 1/1131/2011/EXT:  Provision of small lock up units for rent or sale.  Site at Manteo Way, Gammaton Road, Bideford.  – Applicant: Mr Michael Ashton, Flagstaff House, Lower Cleave, Northam EX39 2RH.  Agent:  Mr Steve Clements.  (Date received:  15 Nov 11)

Proposed by Councillor A T Inch, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)

c. Application No 1/1136/2011/FUL:  Erection of two storey extension with a single side storey extension.  Slade Cottage, Slade, Bideford EX39 3LZ.  – Applicant: Mr Ian Harrison (same address).  Agent: Caves to Castles Ltd.  (Date received:  18 Nov 11)

Proposed by Councillor Pester, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)

d. Application No 1/1140/2011/FUL:  Ground floor extension to provide disabled facilities.  27 Union Close, Bideford EX39 3BG.  – Applicant: Mrs Anna Wynne (same address).  Agent:  John Denness.  (Date received:  21 Nov 11)
Proposed by Councillor A T Inch, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)

f. Application No 1/1106/2011/FUL:  Solar PV Roof Mounted.  Pumping Station, Northam Road, Bideford.  – Applicant: Mr Tony Daw – Environment Agency, Bradney Depot, Bradney Lane, Bradney, Bridgewater, Somerset TA7 8PZ.  Agent:  None recorded.  (Date received:  23 Nov 11)

Proposed by Councillor Christie, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)

g. Application No 1/1108/2011/FUL:  Solar PV Roof Mounted Installation.  Pumping Station, Kingsley Road, Bideford.  – Applicant: Mr Tony Daw – Environment Agency, Bradney Depot, Bradney Lane, Bradney, Bridgewater, Somerset TA7 8PZ.  Agent:  None recorded.  (Date received:  25 Nov 11)

Proposed by Councillor S G Inch, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)

h. Application No 1/1152/2011/FUL:  Replace doors and windows with UPVC.  12 Virginia Close, Bideford EX39 5XW.  – Applicant: Mr P Griffiths (same address).  Agent:  None recorded.  (Date received:  29 Nov 11)

Proposed by Councillor S G Inch, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)

i. Application No 1/1175/2011/FUL:  Change of use of studio and developing room to part of dwelling.  15 Buttgarden Street, Bideford EX39 2AU.  – Applicant: Mr J Gayton, Par Gay, North Lane, Bickington, Barnstaple EX31 2JN.  Agent:  John Stromski & Associates.  (Date received:  2 Dec 11)

Proposed by Councillor S G Inch, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)

j. Application No 1/1162/2011/FUL:  Change of window material from timber to UPVC on planning permission 1/0454/2009/FUL.  1 Lime Grove, Bideford EX39 3JJ.  – Applicant: Mr John Eastman, Upcott Lodge, Coach Drive, Bideford EX39 5JH.  Agent:  Mr Adrian Cann - Cadworks (South West) Ltd. (Date received:  2 Dec 11)

Proposed by Councillor Pester, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved; the quicker the original application is implemented the better it will be for the area.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)

076 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 6.58 pm.

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