Planning Committee Meeting Minutes 23 January - 2013
Planning Committee Meeting Minutes 23 January 2013
Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Bideford on Wednesday 23 January 2013 at 6.00 pm
PRESENT:
North Ward:
Councillor Mrs A Brenton
Councillor P Christie (Chairman)
Councillor D Fulford
South Ward:
Councillor P Pester
East Ward:
Councillor M C Langmead
IN ATTENDANCE:
Mrs Claire Scott (Assistant to the Town Clerk)
Councillor Simon Inch
082 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
No apologies received.
Councillor R Wootton (South Ward) absent.
083 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.
084 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION
None.
085 MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meeting held on 02 January 2013 were approved and signed as a correct record.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
086 RESPONSE FROM RWE NPOWER REWABLES LTD
The Chairman ran through the response received from RWE Npower Renewables Ltd following our letter of 9 August 2012 on four main issues.
Shipping
RWE stated that potential impacts on shipping were detailed in volumes 1, 3 and 5.
Economy & Community
RWE stated they have been engaging with local and national companies to make them aware of opportunities available with the works needed; that there was an on line registration for any interested suppliers and that there would be a funding package linked to the onshore construction.
Decommissioning
RWE stated that the envisaged life of the wind farm was 25 years and a decommissioning plan was set out in Volume 1 chapter 5 of the draft Environmental Statement (ES). RWE is required to guarantee funds and this will be written in to any planning consent.
Environmental Impact
RWE stated that the environmental impact was considered in Volumes 1 and 2 of the draft ES. The chairman highlighted that disposal of spoil from drilling out the River Torridge for cabling was still not finalised, and that Councillors could continue to ask questions at the Five Parishes meetings.
087 MITIGATION MONEY SUGGESTIONS
The Chairman explained that any project put forward to the full Town Council should be in mitigation of the impact of Atlantic Array on Bideford, and that it remained unclear which Councils would receive the money and the exact sums involved.
Councillors discussed all the suggestions received and decided unanimously to refer the amended list back to Full Town Council. The suggestions were:
•Free Parking in Bideford.
•New bus shelters throughout the town where needed.
•A new Community Centre for Bideford South.
•A Training and Community Centre in conjunction with other organisations.
•Installing an ‘Eden Type’ dome over East the Water wharves, should the developer drop out, to create a tourist/ recreation centre.
•Construction of a glass Atrium over Jubilee Square, Cooper Street and Mill Street.
•Purchasing the Pannier Market Car Park.
•Supporting the formation of a Credit Union in Bideford.
•Employing a full time Dog Warden.
•Creating a Business Opportunities Office space in the Pannier Market.
•Creating a dedicated storage area for the Port of Bideford at Little America.
088 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a.Application No 1/1001/2012/ADV: New shop front window and signage – Amended plans. William Hill Bookmakers, 4 Broad Quay, Bideford EX39 2HJ. Applicant: William Hill Organisation, Greenside House 50 Station Road, Wood Green, London, N22 7TP. Agent: Mr Justin Dover, Inspired Partnership. (Date received: 07 Jan 13)
Proposed by Councillor Langmead, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For:4, Against: 1)
b.Application No 1/1161/2012/FUL: Refurbishment and dormer extension to rear of property. 88 Meddon Street, Bideford EX39 2EW. Applicant: Mrs Catherine Williams (same address). Agent: Mr Clive Jones. (Date received: 08 Jan 13)
Proposed by Councillor Mrs Brenton, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is accepted in principle, but felt that the proposed extension is not in keeping with the Grade II listing building. The Council will be guided by the advice of the TDC Conservation Officer.
(Vote – For: 4, Against: 0, Abstention: 1)
c.Application No 1/1146/2012/FUL: Variation of condition 17 of application 1/1082/2008/FUL for the variation of condition 15 of application 1/0677/2005/FUL. Asda Stores Ltd, Clovelly Road, Bideford EX39 3QU. Applicant: c/o Agent. Agent: Planning Potential Ltd. (Date received: 08 Jan 13)
Proposed by Councillor Mrs Brenton, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is refused and that the restrictions of condition 17 of application 1/1082/2008/FUL be retained as per paragraph 201 of the report.
(Vote – For: 3, Against: 2)
d.Application No 1/1147/2012/FUL: Revision of condition 2 to allow revised floor layout. Bideford Carpet and Furnishing Centre, 9 – 10 Bridgeland Street, Bideford EX39 2PZ. Applicant: c/o PO Box 616, Watford, WD24 4QL. Agent: K D Paine and Associates Ltd. (Date received: 08 Jan 13)
Proposed by Councillor Langmead, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 5, Against: 0)
089 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 since the last meeting. The Chairman explained that at a recent Torridge District Council planning meeting, a property in Bideford, which had not been seen by the Town Council, appeared. All Councillors to alert TDC of any omissions in referrals.
090 UPDATE FROM CLERK
The clerk explained that a response had been received from David Green of TDC Planning to the letters sent in November and December. Mr Green explained that the procedures for Bideford Town Council referrals would remain the same but that computerised trials with other Councils would begin and Bideford Town Council would be kept informed of any changes to procedures.
The business of the Meeting having been completed, the Chairman thanked the Members for their attendance and the Meeting concluded at 19.20 pm.
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