Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held in the Town Hall, Town Hall, Bideford on Wednesday 9 August 2017 at  6.00pm

PRESENT:   

North Ward:
Councillor P Christie (Chairman)
Councillor P Pester
Councillor D Bushby

East Ward
Councillor M Langmead   
       
IN ATTENDANCE:   
Mrs Lesley Dixon-Chatfield, Assistant to the Town Clerk
                   
027   APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Councillor A T Inch (South Ward) – Personal
Councillor R Wootton (South Ward) – Personal
                   
028   DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest at this point of the meeting.   
               
029   PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION

No members of the public were present.
                   
030   MINUTES

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 19th July 2017 were approved and signed as a correct record.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0)
                   
031   TO CONSIDER AND FORM REPRESENTATION ON THE PROPOSED MAIN MODIFICATIONS AND THE RELATED SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL ADDENDUM IN THE LOCAL PLAN.

Councillor Christie asked members for suggestions for Brownfield Sites that could be used.  Two sites were suggested:

The Madewell Site in Honestone Street
The old Girl Guide/Tennis Courts site at the end of the Sports Ground

Councillor Christie drew member’s attention to the email sent through from Councillor Day and explained that he had responded.  It was agreed that bullet points regarding sustainability be put forward as follows:

•    A BREEAM rating of 'Very Good' is actually quite a low target as it's only a 55% score. We should be aiming for 'Excellent' at 70% unless there are exceptional circumstances.

•    The document should include a commitment to community owned energy as the preferred option for new sites unable to fund their own renewable energy generating installations.

•    It should also look at ways of reducing fuel poverty (people spending more than 10% of their income on a basic standard of energy usage, affecting 1 in 6 UK households). This may be in another section of the plan, but this is linked with building quality and sustainability from when they are built, so could be incorporated here too. 
                   
032   PLANNING APPLICATIONS

a.    Application No: 1/0662/2017/FUL: New glazing panel to shopfront, relocate ATM and red dotted vinyl applied to the inside of the glazing. Santander, 16 The Quay, Bideford, Devon. Applicant:  Mr R Sesmero Blanco, Santander House, 201 Grafton Gate, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK9 1AN. Agent: None supplied. (Date received: 14 July 2017).

Proposed by Councillor  Langmead, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0)

b.    Application No: 1/0663/2017/ADV.  Installation of 46" TV within a metal shroud and replacement fascia and hanging signs. Santander, 16 The Quay, Bideford, Devon. Applicant: Mr R Sesmero Blanco, Santander House, 201 Grafton Gate, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK9 1AN. Agent:  None supplied. (Date received: 14 July 2017).

Proposed by Councillor Langmead, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0)

c.    Application No:  1/0249/2017/FUL:  Proposed erection of garage/garden store, creation of walled kitchen garden, parking, boundary hedgebanks, stone steps, gravel paths and associated landscaping. Moreton House, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3QW, Applicant: Mr H Phillips same address. Agent: None supplied. (Date received: 19 July 2017).

Proposed by Councillor Christie, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0)

d.    Application No: 1/0646/2017/FUL: To create a drop curb, and to provide a second driveway.  39 Oaklands, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3HW. Applicant: Mr B Lesslie (same address). Agent: None supplied. (Date received: 19 July 2017).

Proposed by Councillor Pester, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0)

e.    Application No: 1/0616/2017/FUL: Conversion of existing bungalow into two dwellings. 39 Karen Close, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4PQ. Applicant: Mr Capner, Capner Property Developments Ltd, Brynsworthy Bottom, Old Bideford Close, Barnstaple, EX31 2FB. Agent: Maria Bailey Planning, Bideford. (Date received: 20 July 2017).

Proposed by Councillor Christies, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is refused on the following points:

•     The application is an overdevelopment of the property
•     It is out of context with properties in the area
•     There is no consideration for neighbouring properties
•     There is no mention of an extension in the application

Councillor Langmead agreed to call in the application.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0)

f.    Application No: 1/0672/2017/FUL: Industrial Units.  Land At Danver Court, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford, Devon. Applicant: Mr A W Hockin, Taurus, Northdown Road, Bideford EX39 3LZ. Agent: Sherry’s Consultants,
      Buckland Brewer. (Date received: 20 July 2017).

Proposed by Councillor Bushby, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0)

g.    Application No: 1/0686/2017/LBC: Installation of gas pipe. 3 Bridgeland Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2PS. Applicant: Mrs H Alford, 42 Cleave Road, Barnstaple EX31 2DU. Agent: John A Stromskit Associates, Barnstaple. (Date received: 20 July 2017).

Proposed by Councillor Pester, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved on the proviso that the Conservation Officer is satisfied with the proposal.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0)

h.    Application No: 1/0682/2017/ADV: Display of illuminated and non-illuminated fascia and other signs. Asda Stores Ltd, Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon. Applicant: ASDA Stores Ltd, ASDA House, Great Wilson Street, Leeds LS11 5AD. Agent: Bowman Riley Architects, Skipton. (Date received: 20th July 2017).

Proposed by Councillor Bushby, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0)

i.    Application No: 1/0669/2017/FUL: Rear kitchen extension. 14 Thornton Close, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3ND. Applicant: Mr J Sussex (same address). Agent: None supplied. (Date received: 21 July 2017).

Proposed by Councillor Christie, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0)

j.    Application No: 1/0589/2017/FULM: Erection of 130 dwellings and provision of public space and other associated external works. Former Land At Atlantic Park, Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon. Applicant: Mr A West, For and on behalf of Persimmon Homes South West and Atlantic Park Ltd, Mallard Road, Sowton Trading Estate, Exeter . Agent: None supplied. (Date received:  24 July 2017).

Proposed by Councillor Langmead, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is refused on the following points:

•     That this Council is in agreement with the DCC Highways Consultant’s comments.
•     That this Council originally refused this application for dwellings on land that was intended for commercial use. 

(Vote – For:    , Against:   , Abstentions:    )

k.    Application No: 1/0468/2017/FUL: Conversion of northern part of roof space into three residential apartments. Bideford School And Community College, Geneva Place, Bideford, Devon. Applicant: Mr T Bacon, Unit 2 Bideford Ltd, The Hawthorns, Georges Lane, Sheviock PL11 3EL. Agent: None supplied. (Date received: 26 July 2017).

Proposed by Councillor Pester, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0)

l.    Application No:  1/0618/2017/FUL: Creation of self contained flat in roofspace. 1 Queen Annes, High Street, Bideford, Devon. Applicant:  Mr R Marks, Penhalt Farm, Bude. Agent: Metters & Wellby Ltd, Bude. (Date received: 26 July 2017).

Proposed by Councillor Bushby, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0)

m.    Application No: 1/0720/2017/ADV: Display of a fascia sign and a projecting sign. 64 - 65 Mill Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2JT. Applicant: Karen Darler, TUI UK, Wigmore House, Wigmore Lane, Luton, LU2 9TN. Agent:  Colorset, Nottingham. (Date received: 26 July 2017).

Proposed by Councillor Pester, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0)

n.    Application No: 1/0694/2017/FUL: Proposed alterations and extension. Carmel, Old Barnstaple Road, Bideford, Devon. Applicant: Mr & Mrs Stacey (same address). Agent: Cadworks, Woolsery. (Date received: 27 July 2017).

Proposed by Councillor Langmead, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0)

o.    Application No: 1/0691/2017/FUL: Proposed first floor extension. Waterside Cottage, Torridge Place, Torrington Street, Bideford EX39 4DS.  Applicant: Mr Stuart Allman (same address). Agent: Mrs Ros A Raistick. (Date received: 4 August 2017).

Proposed by Councillor Langmead, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4, 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 6.46 pm.