Planning Committee Meeting Minutes 10 August 2016
Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held in the Town Hall, Town Hall, Bideford on Wednesday 10 August 2016 at 6.00pm
Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held in the Town Hall, Town Hall, Bideford on Wednesday 10 August 2016 at 6.00pm
PRESENT:
North Ward:
Councillor P Christie (Chairman)
Councillor P Pester
Councillor D Bushby
Councillor D McGeough
East Ward:
Councillor M Langmead
IN ATTENDANCE: Mrs Lesley Dixon-Chatfield, Assistant to the Town Clerk
027 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Councillor B Wootton (South Ward) - personal
028 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
No declarations of interest were made at this point.
029 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION
Mr Chris Hassall was present and the Chairman invited him to speak.
Mr Hassall wished to speak regarding Agenda Item 6(j) and 6(i)
• 6(j) He wished to press the point that Conditions 16 and 17 of this application would be retained regarding the badger and bat reports.
• The Chairman answered that a badger movement licence had been applied for and that once a report had been submitted outlining recommendations, they would be on record and maintained.
• 6(i) Mr Hassall was concerned about the lack of parking space available in the area of the development, which he considered would be exacerbated by no parking spaces being provided on the site.
He further commented that it seemed unreasonable that the applicant had been granted permission on the original application and then could make alterations to increase accommodation and so raise more profit.
• The Chairman answered the latter that what the applicant was doing was perfectly legal within planning rules.
030 MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meeting held on 20 July 2016 were approved and signed as a correct record.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
031 TO CONSIDER AND RESOLVE THE SIGNING OF THE VARIATION OF CONDITION FOR TESCO STORES, MANTEO WAY.
Proposed by Councillor Langmead, seconded and
RESOLVED: That after due consideration, this Council would not sign the Variation of Condition for Tesco Stores, Manteo Way.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
032 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a. Application No: 1/0700/2016/ADV: Internally illuminated 250mm tablet sign. NatWest, 86 High Street. Applicant: Jacqui Thompson, RBS, PO Box 1000 Second Floor, Gogarburn, Edinburgh. Agent: Styles & Wood, Trafford. (Date received: 18 July 2016).
Proposed by Councillor Bushby, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
b. Application No: 1/0689/2016/FULM: Redevelopment of existing PRC flats into 31 affordable new dwellings, Newton Road, Bideford (and flats). Land At Newton Road. Applicant: Mrs N Denham, Westward Housing Group, Templar House, Collett Way, Newton Abbott TQ12 4PH. Agent: RGP Architects, Barnstaple. (Date received: 19 July 2016).
Proposed by Councillor Langmead, seconded and
RESOLVED: That whilst the Committee approved in principle, it would be subject to agreeing with the Environment Agency specification and the report from the Tree Officer.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
c. Application No: 1/0632/2016/FUL: Extension to dwelling and new access to highway. Littlecroft, Bideford. Applicant: Mr & Mrs Yellow, Littlecroft, Littleham Road, Bideford EX39 5HD. Agent: John A Stromski & Associates, Barnstaple. (Date received: 21 July 2016).
Proposed by Councillor Christie, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
d. Application No: 1/0704/2016/FUL: Variation of plans schedule condition (1/0427/2016/FUL) to allow amended design of garage and dormer. 36 Middleton Road. Applicant: Mr Clifton (same address). Agent: Steve Clements, Instow. (Date received: 21 July 2016).
Proposed by Councillor Christie, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is refused on the grounds that the original planning permission has been ignored, to the detriment of the neighbours, and does not follow the agreed plans.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
e. Application No: 1/0728/2016/FUL: Conversion of existing integral garage to living space. 86 Oaklands. Applicant: Mr & Mrs Arnold (same address). Agent: Dean Fletcher, Bideford. Date received: 26 July 2016).
Proposed by Councillor Pester, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
f. Application No: 1/0735/2016/LBC: Internal alterations. Flat 1, 5 Bridge Street. Applicant: Mr E Collinson (same address). Agent: Mr P Hinton, Bideford. (Date received: 27 July 2016).
Proposed by Councillor Langmead, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved, on the proviso that any windows and doors that overlook Church Walk courtyards and dwellings are made using frosted glass for obscurity. This proviso to be in perpetuity.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
g. Application No: 1/0686/2016/FUL: Replacement of rear conservatory with flat roofed extension. 162, Moreton Park Road, Bideford EX39 3HB. Applicant: Mr A Lawrence (same address). Agent: Mr N Marsland, NDM Designs, Dolton. (Date received: 27 July 2016).
Proposed by Councillor Langmead, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
h. Application No: 1/0744/2016/FUL: Change of use to eight flats and alterations and refurbishment, omitting ground floor parking – resubmission of: 1/1358/2014/FUL. Tantons Hotel, New Road, Bideford. Applicant: Mr A Walker, Tanton Two Ltd, Stoneleigh, Daddon Hill, Northam EX39 4PW. Agent: Mr M Brown, Executive Management Assist Ltd, Bideford. (Date received: 29 July 2016).
Proposed by Councillor Langmead, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved. Members felt that the earlier the start on work, the better.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
i. Application No: 1/0745/2016/LBC: Change of use to eight flats and alterations and refurbishment, omitting ground floor parking – resubmission of: 1/1359/2014/LBC. Tantons Hotel, New Road, Bideford. Applicant: Mr A Walker, Tanton Two Ltd, Stoneleigh, Daddon Hill, Northam EX39 4PW. Agent: Mr M Brown, Executive Management Assist Ltd, Bideford. (Date received: 29 July 2016).
Proposed by Councillor Pester, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: , Against: , Abstentions: )
j. Application No: 1/0534/2016/FULM: Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Approval 1/0233/2012/EXTM to allow revised site layout and elevations. Cleavewood, Mines Road, East-the-Water. Applicant: Mr L Goddard, Dorset Country Homes, The Laurels, Thornicombe, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT1 19AF. Agent: Mr P Easton, Western Design Architects, Blandford. (Date received: 1 August 2016).
Proposed by Councillor Langmead, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
k. Application No: 1/0628/2016/FUL: Proposed extension to canopy roof over the loading bay yard. Advanced Pallet Systems Ltd, Chubb Road, Bideford EX39 4HE. Applicant: Mr A Bowes (same address). Agent: Mr J Wale, Roundacre Design Services, Inwardleigh. (Date received: 3 August 2016).
Proposed by Councillor Langmead, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
ADDENDUM
l. Application No: 1/0658/2016/FUL: Proposed construction of a conservatory at the rear of the property – 33 Thornton Close, Bideford. Applicant: Mr & Mrs Andrew and Sarah Ayres (same address). Agent: (Date received: 5 August 2016).
Proposed by Councillor Bushby, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
m. Application No: 1/0774/2016/FUL: Single storey extension to create bedroom/en-suite facilities, to permit a named disabled person to remain residing in his dwelling – 29 Soloman Drive, Bideford. Applicant: Mr & Mrs Roger Allen (same address). Agent: (Date received: 5 August 2016).
Proposed by Councillor McGeough, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
033 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 the Members for their attendance and the Meeting concluded at 7.00pm.
