Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held in the Town Hall, Bideford on Wednesday 16 August 2023 at 6.00 pm.
PRESENT:
North Ward:
Councillor P Christie (Chairman)
Councillor D Bushby
Councillor K Bines
East Ward:
Councillor J McKenzie (Town Mayor)
Councillor J Hellyer (substitute)
West Ward:
Councillor M Taylor
IN ATTENDANCE:
Mrs Lesley Dixon-Chatfield – Asst. to the Town Clerk
Councillor K Hind
027. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Councillor Mrs Hellyer (East Ward) – personal.
028. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest at this point in the meeting.
029. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION
There were no members of the public in attendance.
030. MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meeting held on 26 July 2023 were approved and signed as a correct record.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0, Abstentions: 1)
031. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a. Application No: 1/0643/2023/FUH. Demolition of existing garage and proposed replacement garage. 121 Moreton Park Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3HA. Applicant: Mr P Childs (same address). Agent: Fearnley Lott Architects. (Date received: 21 July 2023).
Proposed by Councillor Christie, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0)
b. Application No: 1/0727/2023/FUL. Proposed decking platform with balustrade. Downscott , Old Barnstaple Road, Bideford, Devon. Applicant: Mr & Mrs S & K Martin (same address). Agent: Neyton Architecture, Holsworthy. (Date received: 26 July 2023).
Proposed by Councillor McKenzie, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0)
c. Application No: 1/0746/2023/FUL. Proposed replacement extension to the rear and removal of existing lean-to and formation of a new side extension. 21 Park Avenue, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QH. Applicant: Mr F Rawle (same address). Agent: Stapleton Green Architects, Barnstaple. (Date received: 1 Aug 2023).
Proposed by Councillor Bushby, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0)
d. Application No: 1/0705/2023/FUL. Alterations and extensions to dwelling. Hazelhurst , 20 Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon. Applicant: Mr J Walker (same address). Agent: Fearnley Lott Architects. (Date received: 2 Aug 2023).
Proposed by Councillor Bushby, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0)
e. Application No: 1/0658/2023/REMM. Reserved matters application for layout, scale, appearance, internal access and landscaping for the construction of 82 dwellings pursuant to outline planning permission 1/1015/2014/OUTM. Land North Of Clovelly Road, Abbotsham, Devon. Applicant: Bloor Homes c/o Agent. Agent: Turley, Cardiff. (Date received: 2 Aug 2023).
Proposed by Councillor Bushby, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0)
f. Application No: 1/0749/2023/FUL. Two storey side extension. Hyford House , Catshole Lane, Bideford, Devon. Applicant: Mr Woodroffe (same address). Agent: D & J May Architectural Consultants, Barnstaple. (Date received: 8 Aug 2023).
Members discussed the concerns they had due to the applicant’s past activities with regard to Ford Woodland. They agreed that, as a Council, a letter be sent to the applicant pointing out the following:
• That Ford Woodland is an Ancient Woodland and the property of Bideford Town Council and protected
• That there must be no encroachment onto Ford Woods from the property
• That no rubble or waste from building works is dumped into the Woods (as has previously been done)
• That no garden waste is dumped into the Woods
• That the access gate from the property to the Woodland is removed and a secure boundary is made
• That no trees are removed (as has been the case before) without the permission of this Council
Proposed by Councillor Bushby, seconded and
RESOLVED:
a. That the application is approved.
b. That a letter be sent from this Council to the applicant with regard to the points discussed above.
(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0)
g. Application No: 1/0638/2023/FUL. Replacement roof and associated works. Flats 1-23 Stella Maris Court, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2PW. Applicant: Mr M Gault, LiveWest Homes Limited, 1 Wellington Way Skypark, Clyst Honiton, Devon EX5 2FZ. Agent: Board Associates, Exeter. (Date received: 9 Aug 2023).
Proposed by Councillor Bushby, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0)
h. Application No: 1/0639/2023/LBC. Replacement roof and associated works. Flats 1-23 Stella Maris Court, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2PW. Applicant: Mr M Gault, LiveWest Homes Limited, 1 Wellington Way Skypark, Clyst Honiton, Devon EX5 2FZ. Agent: Board Associates, Exeter. (Date received: 9 Aug 2023).
Proposed by Councillor Bushby, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved on the proviso that the Conservation Officer is satisfied with the proposed works.
(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0)
i. Application No: 1/0714/2023/FUL. Addition of ramped access to rear garden. 14 Union Close, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3BG. Applicant: Mrs H Lofthouse (same address). Agent: T. Hoyle, Fremington. (Date received: 9 Aug 2023).
Proposed by Councillor Bushby, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0)
032. 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 6.22 pm.
