Planning Committee 8 August 2012
Planning Committee 8 August 2012
Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Bideford on Wednesday 8 August 2012 at 6.00 pm
PRESENT:
North Ward: Councillor Mrs Brenton
Councillor P S Christie (Chairman)
Councillor D C Fulford
South Ward: Councillor P Pester
Councillor R I Wootton
East Ward: Councillor M C Langmead
IN ATTENDANCE: Mrs Claire Scott (Assistant to the Town Clerk)
2 x Members of the public
025 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
None.
026 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Langmead declared that as both a Town and District Councillor that he will reconsider the applications at District level, taking into account all relevant evidence.
Councillor Brenton declared a personal interest in item 6.k. of the agenda (Council representative on Board of Bideford Bay Children’s Centre) both a personal and prejudicial interest in item 6.g. (wife of applicant).
Councillor Christie declared a personal interest in item 6.k. of the agenda (Chairman of the Bridge Trust).
Councillor Langmead declared a personal interest in agenda item 6.k. (Bridge Trust member).
Councillor Wootton declared a personal interest in agenda item 6.k. (Council representative on Home Start) and agenda item 6.i. (acquainted with the applicant).
Councillor Pester declared a personal interest in agenda item 6.k. (Bridge Trust Member).
027 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION
None.
028 MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meeting held on 18 July 2012 were approved and signed as a correct record.
(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0)
029 DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT RE ATLANTIC ARRAY OFFSHORE WIND FARM
After a detailed discussion the Committee decided that a letter should be written to Torridge District Council and RWE Npower Renewables to explain that Bideford Town Council had the following concerns:
• That the Council would need more details on the effect on shipping for this area and the port of Bideford.
• What spin off jobs would be created to sustain the local community of Bideford?
• Is there an organised and robust de-commissioning policy for the future in place?
• That any environmental impact is minimised around Bideford.
030 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a.Application No 1/0581/2012/FUL: Change of use from C2 to C1 and alterations. Hallsannery Centre, Hallsannery, Bideford EX39 5HE. – Applicant: Mr Chris Cornford, The Hallsannery Partnership (same address). Agent: None recorded. (Date received: 31 July 12)
Proposed by Councillor Mrs Brenton, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0
b.Application No 1/0581/2012/LBC: Change of use from C2 to C1 and alterations. Hallsannery Centre, Hallsannery, Bideford EX39 5HE. – Applicant: Mr Chris Cornford, The Hallsannery Partnership (same address). Agent: None recorded. (Date received: 31 July 12)
Proposed by Councillor Christie, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0)
c.Application No 1/0599/2012/FUL: Extensions and Alterations to existing house. 65 Meddon Street, Bideford EX39 2EQ – Applicant: Mr P Heuze (same address). Agent: Mr David Lott. (Date received: 26 July 12)
Proposed by Councillor Mrs Brenton, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0)
d.Application No 1/0604/2012/FUL: Drop five kerb stones to form vehicular access. 9 Fulford Close, Bideford EX39 4DX. Applicant Mr Mark Searle (same address). Agent: None recorded. (Date received: 30 July 2012)
Proposed by Councillor Langmead, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0)
e.Application No 1/0575/2012/FUL: Minor works including the installation of a new shop front, replacement of the existing air conditioning unit and the erection of two satellite dishes. 10 The Quay, Bideford EX39 2HJ. – Applicant: c/o Crickmay 22 London Road, Horsham, West Sussex. Agent: Mr Chris Hickey. (Date received: 30 July 2012)
Proposed by Councillor Fulford, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0, Abstention: 1)
f.Application No 1/0588/2012/FUL: Conversion of ground floor consulting rooms to self - contained flat. 8 Church Walk, Bideford EX39 2BP. Applicant: Mr & Mrs Brown. Agent: G Sturkey & Associates. (Date received: 26 July 12)
Proposed by Councillor Christie, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved providing that the lath and plaster ceiling is retained as per the Conservation Officer’s findings.
(Vote – For: 6, Against: 0)
g.Application No 1/0606/2012/FUL: Extension of time to planning permission 1/0527/2009/OUT – Erection of single detached dwelling. The House, Torridge Hill, Bideford EX39 2AZ. Applicant: Mr David Brenton (same address). Agent: Maria Bailey Planning. (Date received: 19 July 12)
Councillor Mrs Brenton left the room after highlighting her prejudicial interest.
Proposed by Councillor Pester, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
Councillor Mrs Brenton re-joined the meeting.
h.Application No 1/0576/2012/ADV: Installation of one externally illuminated fascia sign and one externally illuminated projecting sign. 10 The Quay, Bideford EX39 2HJ. Applicant: c/o Crickmay 22 London Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1AY. Agent: Mr Chris Hickey. (Date received: 19 July 12)
Proposed by Councillor Langmead, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0, Abstention: 1)
i.Application No 1/0563/2012/FUL: Erection of a two storey dwelling house. 66 Devonshire Park Bideford EX39 5JF. Applicant: Mrs Ann Tubbs (same address). Agent: Mal Brown. (Date received: 20 July 2012)
Proposed by Councillor Fulford, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 4, Against: 1, Abstention: 1)
j. Application No 1/0618/2012/FUL: Temporary variation of condition 15 planning permission 1/0773/2008/FUL to extend Sunday and Bank Holiday trading hours during period of Olympic Games. Tesco Store, Manteo Way, Bideford EX39 4AJ. Applicant c/o Agent. Agent: Miss Lorna Duggan. (Date received: 26 July 2012)
Proposed by Councillor Langmead, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0, Abstention : 1)
k.Application No DCC/3414/2012: Erection of three domed canopies on east elevation; Buggy shelter to main entrance on west elevation and installation of PV solar panels on high level south facing mono-pitch roof. Bideford Bay Children’s Centre, Victoria Park, Bideford EX39 2QS. Applicant: Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 4QD. Agent: none recorded (Date received: 23 July 2012)
Proposed by Councillor Christie , seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 1)
031 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 and an appeal that had been lodged 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 7.05pm.
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