Minutes of a meeting of the Town Council's Planning/ Licensing Committee held in the Council Chamber, Windmill Lane, Northam on Wednesday 11th June 2008

 

PRESENT: Chairman - Cllr C K Langton

Members - Cllrs Mrs P D Biggs, Mrs S Collins, J Braund, P Hames, R H Osborne together with 1 parishioner

Apologies were recorded on behalf of Cllrs Mrs M M Cox, A Eastman, B M Edwards, R W A Miller S Robinson and R M M Tisdale

1. Minutes

The minutes of the Town Council's Planning/Licensing Committee held 27 th May 2008 as amended were approved and signed.

(Vote: Unanimous)

2. Planning applications

0098/08 Proposed residential development plots 10, 11 and 12 (amended layout), to be read alongside reserved matters application 0099/08 pursuant to outline consent 0084/05. Land at Highfield Manor Nursing Home, Bay View Road, Northam – RESOLVED - Previous concerns still apply. The density and height of the buildings out of keeping with the surrounding properties which, in the main, are bungalows. Concerned that this could be sky line development due to the height of the properties. Would recommend refusal.

(Vote: Unanimous)

0099/08 Proposed residential development for 13 units (reserved matters application for Plots 1 – 9 and Plot 13) together with associated highway works and foul sewer pumping station. Land at Highfield Manor Nursing Home, Bay View Road – RESOLVED - Previous concerns still apply. The density and height of the buildings out of keeping with the surrounding properties which, in the main, are bungalows. Concerned that this could be sky line development due to the height of the properties. Would recommend refusal.

(Vote: Unanimous)

0440/08 Construction of new toilet block - Putting green, Golf Links Road, Westward Ho! – RESOLVED - Recommend approval but concerned about the somewhat stark design and the bland south facing wall to the putting green. The unisex toilets raises concerns.

(Vote: Unanimous)

0441/08 Proposed Redevelopment of site to provide 12 flats, 2 shops, 2 restaurants and car parking. Provision of Tourist Information Centre, office and one flat. Landscaping and enhancement works. The Buccaneer, Bath Hotel Road, Westward Ho! – RESOLVED - Recommend approval but consider the south elevation is rather poor being mainly a blank wall. Materials used in the construction need to be chosen carefully having regard to the severe salty atmosphere of Westward Ho! (the new flats nearby are already showing signs of rust in various places). Appropriate planning is required having regard to the location.

(Vote: 5 For, 1 abst)

0443/08 Proposed Removal of existing garage and replacement with enlarged garage. 36 Daneshay, Northam – RESOLVED - Recommend approval

(Vote: Unanimous)

0496/08 Proposed Single storey rear extension. Woodbury, Buckleigh Road, Westward Ho! – RESOLVED - Recommend approval

(Vote: Unanimous)

0499/08 Proposed balcony at the rear - 10 Kenwith Road, Orchard Hill – RESOLVED – Recommend refusal. The proposal is too obtrusive and raises serious concerns about overlooking.

(Vote: Unanimous)

0500/08 Proposed double garage to side of existing property - 21 Bay View Road – RESOLVED - Recommend approval.

(Vote: Unanimous)

0512/08 Remove existing rear extension. New rear ground floor room in the roof extension and dormer window. Domar, Park Avenue, Westward Ho! –

RESOLVED - Recommend refusal. The proposal seems to be over-bearing for the neighbours and out of character for the area. Appears to be too large for the plot.

(Vote: Unanimous)

0513/08 Remove existing buildings - New single storey stable block for equestrian use. Wooda Farm, Wooda Road, Appledore – RESOLVED - Recommend approval but it is noted that the proposal has a significant footprint on the land and it is important to retain the existing trees.

(Vote: Unanimous)

0515/08 Proposed installation of air conditioning unit. The Old Library, Bay View Road (Alliance Pharmacy) – RESOLVED - Recommend approval

(Vote: Unanimous)

0525/08 Proposed new conservatory at side of property - 5 Seaview Road, Northam – RESOLVED - Recommend approval

Cllr Langton declared a personal interest and abstained from voting.

(Vote: 5 For, 1 abst)

0526/08 Proposed installation of conservation roof lights. 9 Odun Terrace, Richmond Road, Appledore – RESOLVED - Recommend approval

(Vote: Unanimous)

0538/08 Proposed demolition of front porch and detached garage. Single storey extensionto front, side and rear including garage and internal alterations to existing loft rooms. 2 Polywell, Appledore – RESOLVED - Recommend refusal. Appears to be too large, out of proportion and over-bearing for the site. Would have a harmful effect upon the character and appearance of the area.

(Vote: Unanimous)

0539/08 Proposed display of signage to front, rear and side elevation. The Old Library, Bay View Road – RESOLVED - Recommend approval but would wish that the sign be not illuminated when the premises is closed.

(Vote: Unanimous)

0542/08 Proposed change of use of double garage to domestic overspill accommodation. Manor Lodge, Daddon Hill, Northam – RESOLVED - Recommend refusal. Concerned that this could become a separate dwelling. Appears to be backland development.

(Vote: Unanimous)

0543/08 Proposed erection of One 2 storey, 2 bed house - Land adjacent to 3A Fore Street, Northam – RESOLVED - Recommend approval but would query car parking.

(Vote: Unanimous)

0549/08 Proposed First floor extension - 1 Alpha Place, Appledore – RESOLVED – Recommend approval

(Vote: Unanimous)

0575/08 Proposed 2 internally illuminated signs. Co-op Food Store, 4 The Quay, Appledore – RESOLVED - Recommend refusal. Out of keeping in a conservation area and a need to reduce energy consumption.

(Vote: Unanimous)

 

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