Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on Wednesday 27 th October 2010 at the Council Chamber, Council Offices, Windmill Lane Northam at 6.30 pm

 

Present: Cllrs Osborne(Acting Chairman), Mrs Collins, Edwards, Langton (Town Mayor) and Tisdale

In Attendance: Mrs M J Mills, Town Clerk

Parishioners

 

1010/388 Chairman's announcements

There were none

 

1010/389 Apologies

Apologies were received from Cllrs Mrs Biggs, Mrs Boyle and Hames,

 

1010/390 Declarations of interest

Members were reminded that all interests should be declared prior to the item being discussed.

 

1010/391 To agree agenda as published

It was resolved to agree the Agenda as published.

 

1010/392 To confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning meeting held 13 th October

2010

It was resolved to confirm and sign the minutes of the meeting held 13 th October 2010 as a correct record.

 

1010/393 Torridge District Council Planning Applications:

Torridge District Council, the determining Authority, has asked for comments from this Town Council on the following planning applications: -

It was formally noted that participation of the Councillors who are also members of Torridge District Council in both the debate and subsequent vote (in respect of any of the applications below, were preliminary taking account of the information matters) was on the basis that the views expressed made available at the time to the Town Council. The District Councillors were reserving their final views on the

Applications until they were in full possession of all the relevant arguments for and against.

 

1/0857/2010/FUL

Location: Duckhaven Stud, Cornborough Road, Westward Ho!

Applicant: Mrs K Murdoch

Proposal: Demolish barn and construct 2 holiday bungalows

It was resolved by three votes to two to return this application to Torridge District Council as it does not lie within the Council's area.

 

1/0862/2010/FUL

Location: Land forming part of the former Tudor House, Golf Links Road

Applicant: Trustees of Westward Ho! Baptist Church

Proposal: Erection of new Baptist Church – amendment to parking arrangements

It was resolved to recommend to Torridge District Council that this application be approved

 

1/0886/2010/FUL

Location: Steepholme, Goats Hill Road, Northam

Applicant: Mr & Mrs S Dixon

Proposal: Alterations and first floor extension/loft conversion

It was resolved to recommend to Torridge District Council that this application be approved.

 

1/0887/2010/FUL

Location: Virleo, Hilltop Road, Raleigh

Applicant: Mr M Garland

Proposal: Conversion of lower ground floor to annex and conversion of loft space

It was resolved to recommend to Torridge District Council that this application be approved

 

1/0888/2010/FUL

Location: Land at Silford Road, Northam

Applicant: Mr T Boundy

Proposal: Proposed stable

It was resolved to recommend to Torridge District Council that this application be approved subject to no adverse comments being received from neighbours, that there is sympathetic use of materials and a suggested condition that it should only ever be used as a stable

 

1/0896/2010/FUL

Location: Land at The Mount, Appledore

Applicant: Appledore Community Land Trust

Proposal: Proposed new access to field adjacent to The Mount

 

It was resolved with one abstention to recommend to Torridge District Council that this application be refused for the same reasons as previously. The site is landlocked with the only access being through a cul-de-sac. Also it is a Greenfield site

1/0897/2010/FUL

Location: Salt Winds, Torridge Road, Appledore

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Collis

Proposal: Proposed alterations and extensions

It was resolved to recommend to Torridge District Council that this application be approved.

1010/394 Torridge District Council – Planning Decisions

It was resolved to note that Torridge District Council, the determining Authority, has APPROVED the following applications with conditions as filed:

 

1/0941/2008/FULM

Location: The Buccaneer, Bath Hotel Road, Westward Ho!

Applicant: Mr I Braunton

Proposal: Redevelopment of site to provide 12 flats, 2 shops, 2 restaurants and car parking. Provision of tourist information facility, office and 2 flats.

(Northam recommended approval)

 

1/0735/2010/FUL

Location: Golden Fry, Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!

Applicant: Mr E Coward

Proposal: Erection of awning

(Northam recommended approval)

 

1/0736/2010/FUL

Location: 26 Atlantic Way, Westward Ho!

Applicant: Mr D and Mrs P Redman

Proposal: Loft conversion, refurbishment incorporating bay window and new glazed and timber framed stairwell extension

(Northam recommended approval)

 

1/0754/2010/EXT

Location: 113 Morwenna Park Road, Northam

Applicant: Mrs M Richards

Proposal: Extension of time of planning permission 1/1034/2005/FUL – pitched roof to provide additional accommodation

(Northam noted this application)

 

1/0764/2010/EXT

Location: The Sail Loft, 5 The Quay, Appledore

Applicant: Mr A Simmons

Proposal: Extension of time of planning permission1/0326/2005/COU

Proposed conversion of redundant building.

(Northam recommended refusal)

 

1/0775/2010/FUL

Location: Appledore Hall, New Quay Street, Appledore

Applicant: Mr P Reveley

Proposal: Replacement roof over snooker room

(Northam recommended approval)

 

1/0780/2010/EXT

Location: 15 Fairlea Crescent, Northam

Applicant: Mr B White

Proposal: Proposed rear and garage extension

( Northam recommended approval)

 

1010/395 Torridge District Council – Planning Decisions

It was resolved to note that Torridge District Council, the determining Authority, has REFUSED the following applications with conditions as filed:

 

1/0533/2010/FUL

Location: Prance Motor Services, 17 Atlantic Way, Westward Ho!

Applicant: Mr P Prance

Proposal: Erection of 4 town houses with car ports

(Northam recommended approval)

 

1/0762/2010/FUL

Location: Appletree Gardens, Hanson Park, Orchard Hill

Applicant: Chichester Homes Ltd

Proposal: Erection of 4 dwellings

(Northam recommended approval)

 

1010/396 Torridge District Council Notice of Appeal

It was resolved to note that Torridge District Council, the determining Authority, has notified that and appeal has been made on the following application:

 

1/0644/2010/OUTM

Location: Four Winds, Cornborough Road, Westward Ho!

Applicant: Mr S Evers

Proposal: Erection of 10 dwellings

Appeal reference: APP/W1145/A/10/2138323/NWF

Appeal Start date 12 th October 2010 by written statements by the parties and a site visit by an Inspector.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 7pm

 

 

 

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