Planning Committee Meeting Minutes 4 December 2013

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Planning Committee Meeting Minutes 4 December 2013



Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Bideford on

Wednesday 4 December 2013 at 6.00 pm

PRESENT:
North Ward:
Councillor Mrs A E Brenton
Councillor P Christie (chairman)
Councillor R Wootton               

South Ward:
Councillor P Pester
               
IN ATTENDANCE:    Mrs H Blackburn,  Town Clerk
1 member of the public present.
                   
073 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Councillor D C Fulford (North Ward- Personal). Councillor M Langmead (East Ward – Personal)
                   
074 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None.                   
075 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION

No public participation.
                   
076 MINUTES

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 13 November 2013 were approved and signed as a correct record.

(Vote – For: 3, Against: 0, Abstention: 1)

077 CHAIRMAN’S UPDATE ON ATLANTIC ARRAY

The Chairman advised that there was nothing further to report.

078 PLANNING TRAINING UPDATE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

The Chairman gave details of a recent training course he had attended in Barnstaple.  This was a joint planning training session with North Devon District Council.  The Chairman reported that the trainer had spoken about Section 106 agreements and the fact that they may hold less weight in future.  He also advised that very robust argument will be required from now onwards to turn down any planning applications.  The trainer had recommended doubling the number of sites on the District plan which are earmarked for potential planning as this would give extra leverage on Section 106 payments.
                   
079 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

a.Application: No 1/0911/2013/FUL:  Conversion of roof space to additional accommodation with dormer window.  5 Pynes Lane Bideford EX39 3EA. Applicant: Mr A Butler. (same address).  Agent:  Graham Sturkey Associates. (Date received: 21 Nov 13).

Proposed by Councillor Pester, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For:  4, Against: 0)

b.Application: No 1/0996/2013/FUL:  Installation of sliding, folding and fixed glazed screens to forecourt seating area.  The Rose Salterne, 9-10 Bridgeland Street, Bideford EX39 2PZ.  Applicant: J D Weatherspoon PLC, PO Box 616, Watford WD24 4QL.  Agent: K D Paine & Associates Ltd. (Date received: 20 Nov 13)

Proposed by Councillor Pester, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved but Members are concerned about the continuing smoking issue on the pavement and would ask that The Rose Salterne to give consideration to making provision at the rear of the building for smoking.

(Vote – For:  4, Against: 0)

c.Application: No 1/0965/2013/COU: Change of business use from B1/B2/B8 to D2 assembly and leisure as a fitness studio.  Unit 4 Habat Enterprise Park, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate Bideford.  Applicant:  Mr Mark Cann, 33 Bayview Road, Bideford, Ex39 1BH.  Agent: Miss Linda Eastmond.  (Date received: 7 Nov 13).
 
Proposed by Councillor Pester, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved on the proviso that the applicant has control over the parking spaces indicated on the application.

(Vote – For:  4, Against: 0)

d.Application: No DCC/3591/2013: Adaption and extension of former Nursery and Hearing Impaired Unit and the construction of a link corridor to provide a 4 classroom block and associated internal works.  East the Water Priomary School, Mines Road Bideford EX39 4BZ.  Applicant: Devon County Council, Topsham Road Exeter..  Agent:  NPS South West Ltd.  (Date received 22 Nov 2013).

Proposed by Councillor Mrs Brenton, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For:  4, Against: 0)

e.Application:1/0930/2013/FUL: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and erection of new dwelling and associated works to provide assisted living for 6 residents.   Mar E Sol, Slade, Bideford, EX39 3LZ.  Applicant: Fremington Homes Ltd, Jevington Hall, Rectory Road Coombe Martin.   Agent: Mr D Gill  (Date received 6 Nov 2013).

Proposed by Councillor Wootton, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For:  4, Against: 0)
                    
080 PLANNING APPLICATIONS – NOTIFICATION OF DECISIONS BY PLANNING AUTHORITIES AND UPDATE BY CLERK

The Town Clerk listed the decisions received from Torridge District Council 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 6.40 pm.

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