Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held in the Town Hall, Bideford on Wednesday 6 September 2023 at 6.00 pm.

PRESENT:

North Ward:

Councillor P Christie (Chairman)
Councillor D Bushby
Councillor K Bines

East Ward:

Councillor J Hellyer (substitute)

IN ATTENDANCE:

Mrs Claire Parsons – Administration Assistant

033.   APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Councillor Mrs Hellyer (East Ward) - work
Councillor J McKenzie (East Ward) - personal
Councillor M Taylor (West Ward) - personal

034.   DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillor P Christie declared a non-pecuniary interest on Item 6 (f) – as the building is owned by the Bridge Trust, and also Councillor Christie is a Trustee of the Bridge Trust.

035.   PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION

There were no members of the public in attendance.

036.   MINUTES

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 16 August 2023 were approved and signed as a correct record.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0, Abstentions: 0)

037.   PLANNING APPLICATIONS

a.   Application No: 1/0695/2023/ADV. Retrospective advertisement application for no.2 handing projection signs. Regency Estate Agents, 24 The Quay, Bideford, EX39 2EZ. Applicant: Mr P Parker (same address). Agent: (None submitted). (Date received: 16 August 2023).

Proposed by Councillor D Bushby, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0, Abstentions: 0)

b.   Application No:1/0822/2023/FUL. Outline application with all matters reserved except access for the development of up to 200 dwellings with associated works (Variation of condition 15 of planning approval 1/0947/2020/OUTM) – BNG. Land At Grid Reference 242647 125879, Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon. Applicant: Mr J Rowson, Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon, Seaton House, 5 Partridge Road, Plymouth, PL6 8EW. Agent: Mr J Rowson, Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon (same address as applicant). (Date received 18 August 2023).

Proposed by Councillor K Bines, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is refused.

Members are of the opinion that Condition 15 should be maintained.
(i) There is insufficient evidence to justify off-setting.
(ii) Members note many of the trees along Clovelly Road are due to be removed, which would lead to an intrusive skyline development and adverse landscaping impact.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0, Abstentions: 0)

c.   Application No: 1/0776/20-23/FUL. Conversion of existing garage including external works to walls, windows and doors and associated internal works. 20 Buckland Close, Bideford, EX39 5AJ. Applicant: Angela Luxton (same address). Agent: (None submitted). (Date received: 18 August 2023).

Proposed by Councillor P Christie, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0, Abstentions: 0)

d.   Application No: 1/0832/2023/FUL. Extension and conversion of garage to annexe. 14 Virginia Close, Bideford, EX39 5XW. Applicant: Ms Louise Angrave (same address). Agent: Mr S Bryant, SAB Drawing & Design, Tiverton. (Date received: 21 August 2023).

Proposed by Councillor K Bines, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is refused.

Members are of the opinion that:

(i) the extension is not linked to the house in any meaningful way.
(ii) there will be an overbearing impact on the street scape.
(iii) there will be an overbearing impact on 29 & 31 Solomon Drive

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0, Abstentions: 0)

e.   Application No: 1/0830/2023/FUL. Proposed rear extension and balcony. 22 Greenfield Close, Bideford, EX39 3RY. Applicant: Mr M Lee (same address). Agent: Mrs R Fearnley, Fearnley Lott Architects, Bideford. (Date received: 22 August 2023).

Proposed by Councillor K Bines, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0, Abstentions: 0)

f.   Application No: 1/0846/2023/FUL. Retention of covered seating canopy. Land Adjacent Quay 22, 22 The Quay, Bideford, EX39 2EZ. Applicant: Messrs. Cowling & Buckley (same address). Agent: Mrs R Fearnley, Fearnley Lott Architects, Bideford. (Date received: 24 August 2023).

Proposed by Councillor K Bines, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is refused.

(Vote – For: 2, Against: 1, Abstentions: 1)

038.   PLANNING AUTHORITIES UPDATE BY CLERK

Members noted the decisions received from Torridge District Council since the last meeting.

The business of the meeting having been completed, the Chairman thanked Members for their attendance and the meeting concluded at 6.40 pm.