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Minutes of a meeting of the Town Council's Planning/ Licensing Committee held in the Council Chamber, Windmill Lane, Northam on Wednesday 27th January 2010.
PRESENT: Chairman - Cllr C K Langton Members - Cllrs J Braund, A Eastman, P Hames, R Tisdale Apologies were recorded on behalf of the Town Mayor, Cllr R H Osborne, Cllrs Mrs P Biggs, Mrs S Collins, Mrs M Cox, B Edwards 1. Minutes The minutes of the Town Council's Planning/Licensing Committee held 13 th January 2010 were approved and signed. (Vote: 3 For, 2 abst) 2. Planning applications 0990/09 Proposed conservatory to rear of property - 4 Orchard Hill – RESOLVED – Recommend approval. (Vote: Unanimous) 1212/09 Proposed variation of condition 3 of planning permission 939/86 to allow twelve months holiday occupancy - 50 Lenwood Country Club – RESOLVED - Recommend approval (Vote: Unanimous) 1214/09 Bideford Blues and Appledore Football Club, Sandymere Sports Centre, Sandymere Road – amendment to approval given in 2009 to increase height of eastern boundary fence RESOLVED - Recommend approval (Vote: 4 For, 1 against) 1223/09 Proposed extension to dwelling house including canopy porch - Hollygate, Limers Lane, Northam – RESOLVED - Recommend approval (Vote: Unanimous) 1235/09 Installation of a cast bronze bell on the seaward side of the sloping sea wall. Sea Wall, Churchfields car park, Appledore – RESOLVED - Recommend refusal. It does not appear to have lived up to expectations in that it is doubtful that it rings, there is no evidence that it has become a tourist attraction and the promised consultation with the residents has not materialised. There is also concern that liability for maintenance and insurance will fall to the District Council. Cllr Tisdale declared a prejudicial interest as a member of the Planning Committee that gave the temporary consent. (Vote: 3 For, 2 abst) 1236/09 Proposed change of use from residential to ground floor restaurant with ancillary takeaway facilities - 8 Market Street, Appledore – RESOLVED - Recommend approval (Vote: Unanimous) 1237/09 Proposed erection of logo to shipyard door - Appledore Shipbuilders, Bidna Yard, Appledore – RESOLVED - Recommend approval (Vote: 4 For, 1 abst) 0010/10 Proposed change of use from former hardware store to self contained flat - 9b Fore Street, Northam – RESOLVED - Recommend refusal. It is believed that there are businesses that would wish to rent and that three applications from different people have been refused. It is hoped to provide evidence next week. (Vote: Unanimous) 0015/10 Proposed two storey rear extension and detached garage to replace existing garage - 94 Bay View Road, Northam – RESOLVED - Recommend approval (Vote: Unanimous) 0017/10 Proposed two-storey extension - 41 Hanson Park, Northam – RESOLVED - Recommend approval if no overlooking. (Vote: Unanimous) 0033/10 Proposed loft conversion, internal alterations and single storey extension 0034/10 - 16 Myrtle Street, Appledore – RESOLVED - Recommend Refusal – There is no objection to the loft conversion or the internal alterations but with regard to the external extension the drawings are difficult to interpret and there is concern that the intention is to have a balustrade on a balcony on the upper terrace which would result in overlooking. (Vote: Unanimous)0996/09 Proposed relocation and additional caravans totalling 39 caravans, incorporating new children's play area and go-cart track; demolition of toilet block and resiting existing gas tanks, at existing caravan park, Merley Road, Westward Ho! – RESOLVED - Recommend approval (Vote: Unanimous) 3. Local Development Framework – Pre-publication Core Strategy Development Plan Document The Town Clerk reported that Officers of the District Council had offered to come and address the Council on the proposals. It was RESOLVED to invite them to the meeting of the Planning Committee scheduled for Wednesday 10 th February. (Vote: Unanimous)
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