Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Bideford on Wednesday 21 February 2024 at 6.00 pm.
PRESENT:
North Ward:
Councillor D Bushby
East Ward:
Councillor J McKenzie
West Ward:
Councillor M Taylor
IN ATTENDANCE:
Mrs Lesley Dixon-Chatfield – Town Clerk’s Assistant
Councillor K Hind
The Vice-Chairman requested that members note a minute of reflection to respect the memory of Councillor Peter Christie who had chaired this Committee for many years and had passed away.
083. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Mrs L Hellyer (East Ward) – personal.
In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman, Councillor Bushby chaired the meeting.
084. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
No Declarations of Interest were received at this point in the meeting.
085. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION
There were no members of the public in attendance.
086. MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meeting held on 31 January 2024 were approved and signed as a correct record.
(Vote – For: 3, Against: 0)
087. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a. Application No: 1/0066/2024/FUL. Change of use of ground floor to three flats with alterations and refurbishment; erection of external staircase to the rear; installation of flood barriers posts to openings on the front elevation. Tantons Court, New Road, Bideford, Devon. Applicant: Mr A Walker, Tanton Two Ltd, Midfield House, Nottingham Road, Heronsgate, Rickmansworth, Herts WD5 3DP. Agent: Apcar Smith Planning, Borehamwood. (Date received: 31 January 2024).
Proposed by Councillor McKenzie seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 3, Against: 0)
b. Application No: 1/0067/2024/LBC. Change of use of ground floor to three flats with alterations and refurbishment; erection of external staircase to the rear; installation of flood barriers posts to openings on the front elevation. Tantons Court, New Road, Bideford, Devon. Applicant: Mr A Walker, Tanton Two Ltd, Midfield House, Nottingham Road, Heronsgate, Rickmansworth, Herts WD5 3DP. Agent: Apcar Smith Planning, Borehamwood. (Date received: 31 January 2024).
Proposed by Councillor McKenzie seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved on the following provisos:
• That adequate space is provided for storage and waste bin facilities.
• That the Conservation Officer is satisfied with the proposed works.
(Vote – For: 3, Against: 0)
c. Application No: 1/0369/2023/FUL. Re-Proposed new dwelling, access and associated external works. Land At Grid Reference 244123 126283, Laurel Avenue, Bideford, Devon. Applicant: Mr Tithecott, Tithecott Developments, Penhaven, 4 Atlantic Way, Westward Ho! EX39 1HX. Agent: Fearnley Lott Architects, Bideford. (Date received: 31 January 2024).
Proposed by Councillor McKenzie, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved.
(Vote – For: 3, Against: 0)
d. Application No: 1/0105/2024/FUL: Two storey side extension (Variation of condition 2 (Plans Schedule)of planning approval 1/0749/2023/FUL). Hyford House , Catshole Lane, Bideford, Devon. Applicant: Mr Woodroffe (same address). Agent: D & J May Architectural Services, Barnstaple. (Date received: 7 February 2024).
Proposed by Councillor Bushby, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved but members wished the following points to be noted:
• That no waste from the proposed works is to be deposited on the Ancient Ford Woodland boundary or in the Woods.
• That no opening onto the Ancient Ford Woodland boundary is created.
(Vote – For: 3, Against: 0)
e. Application No: 1/0060/2024/FUL: Erection of 2no. detached dwellings. Land At Cleave Wood, Mines Road, East The Water, Devon. Applicant: Mr T Eaton, Plot 9 Mines Road, East the Water, Bideford. Agent: Cadworks South West Ltd, Woolsery. (Date received: 7 February 2024).
Proposed by Councillor McKenzie, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the application is approved on the proviso that consideration is given to bats, wildlife and biodiversity before works commence.
(Vote – For: 3, Against: 0)
088. 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 Members for their attendance and the meeting concluded at 6.18 pm.
