Planning Committee Minutes 5 July 2023
Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held in the Town Hall, Bideford on Wednesday 5 July 2023 at 6.00 pm.
PRESENT:
North Ward:
Councillor P Christie (Chairman)
East Ward:
Councillor J McKenzie (Town Mayor)
Councillor J Hellyer (substitute for Councillor Mrs Hellyer)
West Ward:
Councillor M Taylor
South Ward:
Councillor S Inch (substitute for Councillor T Inch)
IN ATTENDANCE:
Mrs Lesley Dixon-Chatfield – Town Clerk’s Assistant
Councillor K Hind (North Ward)
015. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Councillor Bushby (North Ward) – personal.
Councillor T Inch (West Ward) – personal
Councillor Mrs L Hellyer (East Ward) - work
016. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor S Inch declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 13/e (the applicant is a member of his family).
017. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION
There were no members of the public in attendance.
018. MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meeting held on 14 June 2023 were approved and signed as a correct record.
(Vote – For: 3, Against: 0, Abstentions: 1)
Councillor M Taylor joined the meeting (6.05pm).
019. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a. Application No: 1/0472/2023/FUL. Installation of flue and internal alterations for use as restaurant (Variation of condition 2 and 5 of Planning Application 1/0973/2022/FUL Barclays, 84 High Street, Bideford, Devon. Applicant: Zenel Daci (same address). Agent: Thomas Custom Architectural Services Ltd, Barnstaple. (Date received: 09 June 2023).
Proposed by Councillor Christie, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
b. Application No: 1/0446/2023/FUL. Erection of rear single storey extension. 14 Chudleigh Avenue, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AT. Applicant: Mr M Webber (same address). Agent: L T Architecture & Design, Ilfracombe. (Date received: 13 June 2023).
Proposed by Councillor McKenzie, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
c. Application No: 1/0495/2023/LBC. Proposed sub-division from supported living accommodation to 7no. flats and internal works. 67 - 68 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AN. Applicant: Mr S Haywood (same address). Agent: Tree Tops Planning, Bideford. (Date received: 15 June 2023).
Proposed by Councillor McKenzie, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved on the proviso that the Conservation Officer is satisfied with the works proposed.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
d. Application No: 1/0493/2023/FUL. Proposed sub-division from supported living accommodation to 7no. flats and internal works. 67 - 68 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AN. Applicant: Mr S Haywood (same address). Agent: Tree Tops Planning, Bideford. (Date received: 15 June 2023).
Proposed by Councillor McKenzie, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
e. Application No: 1/0574/2023/FUL. Ground floor extension to side of property. 12 Pincombe Road, Bideford, Devon EX39 3FX. Applicant: Mrs E Hooper (same address). Agent: The Mews Studio, Bideford. (Date received: 21 June 2023).
Proposed by Councillor Taylor, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
020. 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 6.16 pm.
