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Minutes of a meeting of the Town Council to consider planning applications and allied matters held in the Council Chamber, Windmill Lane, Northam on Wednesday 16th March 2005
PRESENT: Chairman - Deputy Town Mayor Cllr E J Davies Members - Cllrs Mrs M M Cox, Mrs S A Mounce, A Barnes, A Eastman, A Eastwood OBE, R D Bradford MBE, K A Lane, R W A Miller, P Sturges, P Waters together with 12 Parishioners
Apologies were recorded on behalf of the Town Mayor, Cllr L Ford and Cllr J A Bell
1. North Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Members received a presentation from Linda Blanchard in respect of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. She outlined the history of the designation and advised that they have the same status as a National Park
The Team involved are aiming to raise the profile of the landscapes and have a twenty-year vision with a five-year action plan and are looking to work with various partners and encompass everyone who lives and works in the areas and encourage others to be involved.
2. Minutes
The minutes of the meeting of the Town Council to consider planning applications and allied matters held 9th February 2005 were approved and signed.
(Vote: Unanimous)
3. Proposed community centre and residential development at Knapp
Standing Orders were suspended to enable Mr Sherry on behalf of Greyshott Developments Ltd to present the proposals for the community centre etc at Knapp House.
Cllrs Waters and Davies declared a personal interest in this item at this time.
Mr Sherry advised that there were lots of issues still to be flushed out but he thought that there was a cautious element of support. Funding would be a big issue which would come about through grants, developer contributions and capital from sale of local assets, the intention being that the building would be self financing. The Developers rationale for developing this site was that Knapp House would be classed as a brownfield site.
4. Planning applications
Cllr Davies declared an interest as a District Councillor and took no part in considering planning applications and did not vote but he continued to chair the meeting.
Cllr Sturges declared an interest and left the meeting.
Cllr Waters declared a personal interest in this item and abstained. Cllr Miller declared a prejudicial interest and left the meeting for the item. 0233/05 Proposed Community Centre, Skate Board Park, Yachting Lake, car parking and brownfield residential development - Knapp House Caravan Park, Churchill Way, Northam RESOLVED - Recommend approval.
(Vote 6 For, 1 Against, 2 abst)
Cllr Miller rejoined the meeting at this juncture.
1615/04 Amended Design Proposed erection of a bandstand for band use - Quayside Pavement opposite the Seagate Hotel Appledore RESOLVED - Recommend approval.
(Vote: Unanimous)
2438/04 Amended Plans Provision of dormer window to front elevation - 23 Highfield, Northam RESOLVED - Recommend approval.
(Vote: 8 For, 1 abst)
Cllr Miller declared a personal interest in this item and abstained from voting. 0045/05 Proposed garage and additional first floor bedroom - Tideways, 29 Windmill Lane, Northam RESOLVED Recommend approval.
(Vote: 8 For, 1 abst)
0067/05 Proposed new dwelling, double garage, drive and road widening improvements to Orchard Hill. Grounds of Rock House, Heywood Road RESOLVED Recommend approval.
(Vote: 8 For, 1 abst)
0085/05 Proposed Certificate of lawfulness for a rear kitchen extension - 9 Odun terrace, Appledore Nothing known no comment to make.
0098/05 Proposed modifications to the existing conservatory and garage areas. 33 Staddon Road, Appledore RESOLVED Recommend approval.
(Vote: 8 For, 1 abst)
0123/05 Proposed residential redevelopment of 10 No 2 bedroom flats and 1 no 3 bedroom penthouse, with car parking. Nelson Inn, 5 Nelson Road, Westward Ho! RESOLVED Recommend approval subject to the new building not exceeding the height of the existing Nelson Inn.
(Vote: Unanimous)
0134/05 Proposed garden shed - Winnowing Down, Daddon Hill, Northam RESOLVED Recommend approval.
(Vote: Unanimous)
Cllr Bradford MBE declared an interest in this item and abstained. 0138/04 Proposed close existing and open new access, demolition of existing garage, form new garage, utility and conservatory, internal alterations, new dormers and windows, improvements to room in roof, associated works. The Heights, Lakenham Hill, Northam RESOLVED Recommend approval.
(Vote: 8 For, 1 abst)
Cllr Miller declared a prejudicial interest and left the meeting for this item. 0154/05 Proposed residential development - Land adjoining Churchill Way, Northam RESOLVED Recommend approval subject to the consent having due regard to the District Councils policies on sustainability and tree protection and preservation. There are a number of mature trees on the site which are worthy of due consideration.
(Vote: Unanimous)
Cllr Miller rejoined the meeting at this juncture. 0177/05 Proposed conversion /erection of double garage into one inexpensive home - Plot 50 J H Taylor Drive, Northam RESOLVED Recommend approval.
(Vote: 6 For, 3 abst)
0195/05 Proposed loft conversion to form 2 no bedrooms and 1 no ensuite bathroom. West View, Torridge Road, Appledore RESOLVED Recommend approval subject to no overlooking problems or invasion of privacy.
(Vote: 7 For, 2 abst)
0204/05 Proposed garden wall and gateways to frontage to highway. Southbrook and adj New house, Daddon Hill, Northam RESOLVED Recommend approval.
(Vote: Unanimous)
Cllr Bradford MBE declared an interest in this item. 0211/05 Proposed erection of new dwelling - Adjacent Greenbanks, Lakenham Hill, Northam RESOLVED Recommend Refusal.
(Vote 8 For, 1 abst)
0212/05 Proposed two storey extension and balcony over single storey extension, vehicle access to parking bay. 11 St Teresas Court, Northam RESOLVED Recommend approval.
(Vote: Unanimous)
0214/05 Proposed renewal of consent for erection of Baptist Church. Part former Tudor House, site Golf Links Road, Westward Ho! RESOLVED Recommend approval.
(Vote: Unanimous)
0227/05 Proposed 3 bedroom detached house, single dwelling - Rear garden of 14 Kenwith Road RESOLVED Recommend approval.
(Vote: Unanimous)
0235/05 Proposed 2 no single storey residences on surplus area of reservoir site. Buckleigh Service Reservoir, Bay View Road RESOLVED Recommend approval subject to a footway being provided across the frontage of the reservoir.
(Vote: Unanimous)
0294/05 Proposed replacement of upvc windows (2 no) and glazed upvc door with painted timber. 9 Odun Terrace, Appledore RESOLVED Recommend approval.
(Vote: Unanimous)
Cllr Sturges rejoined the meeting at this juncture.
5. Notice of Motion
Members considered a Notice of Motion from Cllr Barnes That this Council seeks to have the footpath link between the Wainhomes site and Prowting site, Cornborough Road, completed and makes appropriate representations to the District and County Councils. Cllr Barnes advised that Wainhomes will not complete their section of the path and also that Alan Smith was willing to allow a permissive path to be created across his land which would give access to Westward Ho! village. It was RESOLVED to write to the District Council requesting them to enforce the provision of this path as required by the planning consent.
(Vote: Unanimous)
6. Northam Town Twinning Association
Members noted the invitation to the annual dinner and it was left for individuals to contact Cllr Bradford MBE. |