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 TIMETABLE FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND EVENTS FOR 2023-2024

This is a timetable showing the dates and times for Council meetings and events in the 2023 to 2024 period


Agenda - Planning Committee Wednesday 24 April 2024

 

You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of the Planning Committee of the above-named Council to be held in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall, Bideford on Wednesday 24 April 2024 at 6.30 pm for the purpose of transacting the following business.

In accordance with The Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960 members of the public are welcome to attend. There is a legal right to film/record/photography/report public meetings.

 

Paul Swan
Town Clerk

AGENDA

1.  To receive apologies and reasons for absence.

2.  To receive declarations of interest on items on the agenda and note any requests for dispensation received by the Clerk prior to the meeting.

3.  Public participation session of 15 minutes duration on items on the agenda.

4.  To approve the minutes of the meeting held Wednesday 3 April 2024 as a true record.

5.  To consider and resolve upon letter from Winkleigh Parish Council in respect of Collaborative Working.

6.  To consider and resolve the enclosed Planning applications on behalf of the Council.

7.  To receive details of those Planning Applications which have been granted/refused by Planning Authorities, and any notifications of Planning Appeals.

MEMBERS OF PLANNING COMMITTEE

Councillors: J McKenzie (Town Mayor), K Bines, D Bushby, Mrs L Hellyer, M Taylor.

Date of Next Meeting: 15 May 2024

 

PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FROM TDC FOR PERIOD 3 April – 24 April 2024

a.   Application No: 1/0302/2024/FUL. Erection of single storey side extension. 38 Moreton Avenue, Bideford, EX39 3AY. Applicant: Mrs A Hammett (same address). Agent: Mr P Hinton, Orchard Hill, Bideford. (Date received: 27 March 2024).

b.   Application No: 1/0290/2024/FUH. Erection of a single storey side extension. 106 Moreton Park Road, Bideford, EX39 3BB. Applicant. Mr Gibbons (same address). Agent: Mr Godfrey, Woodland Design, Bideford. (Date received: 2 April 2024).

c.   Application No: 1/0164/2024/FUL. Provision for new parking and turning area and enlarges opening to front wall (Resubmission of 1/1054/2023/FUL). 35 Abbotsham Road, Bideford, EX39 3AF. Applicant: Mr W Lloyd (same address). Agent: Mr P Hinton, Orchard Hill, Bideford. (Date received: 3 April 2024).

d.   Application No: 1/0332/2024/LBC. Siting of aluminium composite artwork panel to the south gable end. Country Cottage Bakery, 22 Mill Street, Bideford, EX39 2JW. Applicant: Mr G Blight, Country Cottage Bakery PLC, 69 High Stret, Bideford, EX39 2AT. Agent: Claire Gulliver, Torridge District Council, Bideford. (Date received: 9 April 2024).

e.   Application No: 1/0312/2024/FUL. Installation of 1no. commercial Air Source Heat Pump unit and enclosure. Environment Agency, Units 4 To 5, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4FG. Applicant: Mr A Adams, DEFRA, c/o Agent, Southern Planning Practice, Youngs Yard, Churchfields, Twyford, Winchester, SO21 1NN. Agent: Mrs A Webb, Southern Planning Practice, Winchester. (Date received: 8 April 2024).

f.   Application No: 1/0295/2024/FULM. Mixed use redevelopment providing 101 residential units, commercial units (Class E) with public open space, car parking, and associated landscaping, removal of hardstanding, ground preparation and infrastructure works. Land At And Adjacent To Brunswick Wharf, Barnstaple Street, East-the-Water, Bideford, EX39 4AE. Applicant: Red Earth Bideford Ltd, c/o Agent (Turley) 40 Queen Suare, Bristol, BS1 4QP. Agent: Mr P Jones, Turley, Bristol, BS1 4QP. (Date received: 8 April 2024).

 

 

COMMITTEES AND MEMBERSHIP FOR 2023/2024


ALLOTMENTS COMMITTEE (6)

Town Mayor (Cllr J McKenzie), Cllrs Ms R Clarke, J Craigie, Mrs J Gubb, A Inch, S Inch

MARKET MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES (6)

Town Mayor (Cllr J McKenzie), Deputy Mayor (Cllr Ms R Clarke), Cllrs D Bushby, Mrs J Gubb, C Hawkins, Mrs L Hellyer, S Inch

PLANNING COMMITTEE (6)

Town Mayor (Cllr J McKenzie), Cllrs K Bines, D Bushby,  Mrs L Hellyer, M Taylor

STAFFING, FINANCE & GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE (9)

Town Mayor (Cllr J McKenzie), Deputy Mayor (Cllr Ms R Clarke), Cllrs D Bushby,  Mrs J Gubb,  C Hawkins, S Inch, P Lawrence, Mrs L Hellyer, D McGeough

TOURISM COMMITTEE (6)

Cllrs D Bushby, Cllr Mrs J Gubb, C Hawkins, J Hellyer, S Inch, P Lawrence

DECARBONISATION & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE (6)

Town Mayor (Cllr J McKenzie), Cllrs K Bines, J Craigie, Mrs J Gubb, A Inch, M Taylor

GRIEVANCE AND DISCIPLINARY PANEL (4)

Town Mayor (Cllr J McKenzie), Cllrs D Bushby, D McGeough

PERSONNEL APPEALS PANEL (4)

Deputy Town Mayor (Cllr Ms R Clarke), Cllrs J Craigie, C Hawkins, S Inch

EMERGENCY PLANNING WORKGROUP (5) (twice yearly meetings to review plan)

Town Mayor (Cllr J McKenzie),  J Craigie, C Hawkins, K Hind

 

 

The composition of the Committees will be reviewed at the Annual Town Council Meeting 2024.



REPRESENTATIVES TO OUTSIDE BODIES 2023/2024


BIDEFORD & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ARCHIVE COUNCIL

Town Mayor (Cllr J McKenzie)
Deputy Mayor (Cllr C Hawkins)
Councillor Mrs J Gubb
Councillor P Christie

BIDEFORD BRIDGE TRUST

Town Mayor (Cllr J McKenzie Nov 2024)
Mrs S Langford (July 2025)
Councillor Mrs J Gubb July 2023)

BIDEFORD TWINNING ASSOCIATION

Town Mayor (Cllr J McKenzie)
Councillor Mrs R Clarke

BIDEFORD REGATTA COMMITTEE

Town Mayor (Cllr J McKenzie)
Deputy Mayor (Cllr C Hawkins)

BIDEFORD TOWN BAND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Councillor S Inch

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Councillor J Craigie

DALC COUNTY COMMITTEE

Councillor J Craigie

DALC LARGER COUNCILS SUB-COMMITTEE

Councillor J Craigie

POLLYFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Councillor Mrs J Gubb

HOME-START TORRIDGE

Councillor J Craigie

BIDEFORD BAY CHILDREN’S CENTRE

Councillor J Craigie

TAW/TORRIDGE ESTUARY FORUM

Town Mayor (Cllr J McKenzie)

UNESCO BIOSPHERE CHAMPION

Councillor J Craigie

SNOW WARDEN

Councillors K Hind (North Ward), S Inch (South Ward) and J McKenzie (ETW)

BIDEFORD TOWN CENTRE PARTNERSHIP

Councillor Bushby 
Town Mayor (Cllr J McKenzie)

FIRE SERVICE LIAISON

Councillor Mrs L Hellyer

POLICE LIAISON

Councillor Mrs L Hellyer

ONE ATLANTIC

Councillor C Hawkins

WEST CROFT SCHOOL GOVERNORS BOARD

Councillor M Taylor