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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 17th March 2004.
PRESENT: Chairman - Town Mayor - Cllr A Barnes Members - Cllrs Mrs M M Cox, J A Bell, R D Bradford MBE, E J Davies, A Eastman, L Ford, K A Lane, Dr P Tamplin, T J Williams together with 8 Parishioners
Apologies were recorded on behalf of Cllr Mrs S A Mounce, A Eastwood OBE and P Waters,
1. Northern Devon Coast and Countryside Service
Mr Andrew Bell, the Biosphere Co-ordinator and Countryside Service Manager, gave a presentation on the Braunton Burrows UNESCO International Biosphere Reserve. He explained the implication of the designation and how it would relate to the area. Members thanked Mr Bell for his presentation.
2. Minutes
The minutes of the meeting of the Town Council to consider planning applications and allied matters held 11th February 2004 were approved and signed.
3. Notice of Motion
In the absence of Cllr Waters it was not possible to consider his Notice of Motion. It was however, RESOLVED to obtain from Torridge District Council, copy of the consent that the Environment Agency would have issued to South West Water for the Rocks Nose outfall.
(Vote: 8 For, 1 Abstention)
4. Planning applications
0228/04 Proposed extension to dwelling - 8 Searle Terrace, Northam – RESOLVED – Recommend approval
(Vote: 8 For, 1 Abstention)
0237/04 Proposed conservatory - 9 Pelican Close, Clifftops, Westward Ho! – RESOLVED – Recommend approval
(Vote: 8 For, 1 Abstention)
0249/04 Proposed 2 storey rear extension, internal alterations and attached double garage Brookfields, Silford Road, Northam - RESOLVED – Recommend approval
(Vote: 8 For, 1 Abstention)
0256/04 Proposed conservatory - 30 Armada Way, Westward Ho! –RESOLVED – Recommend approval
(Vote: 8 For, 1 Abstention)
0257/04 Proposed additional hardstanding area to provide further off road parking - 16 Riverside Close, Northam – RESOLVED – Recommend approval
(Vote: 8 For, 1 Abstention)
0266/04 Proposed first floor extension - Bridge View Cottage, Mount Raleigh –RESOLVED – Recommend approval
(Vote: 8 For, 1 Abstention)
0279/04 Proposed conservatory and substantial works of repair and alterations 0280/04 to listed building - 41 Irsha Street, Appledore – RESOLVED – Recommend approval subject to Conservation Officer’s satisfaction.
(Vote: 8 For, 1 Abstention)
0285/04 Proposed erection of single dwelling house - Clover Bank, Sandymere Road – RESOLVED – Recommend approval
(Vote: 8 For, 1 Abstention)
0300/04 Proposed conservatory - 24 Estuary View, Northam –RESOLVED – Recommend approval
(Vote: 8 For, 1 Abstention)
0305/04 Proposed outline application for a dwelling - Land rear of 7 Greenacre Close – RESOLVED – Recommend approval (Vote: 8 For, 1 Abstention)
0379/04 Proposed extension to include relocation of garage, new lounge and extended kitchen. Ravenswood, 1 Venton Drive, Westward Ho! – RESOLVED – Recommend approval
(Vote: 8 For, 1 Abstention)
0390/04 Proposed single storey rear extension - 20 Daneshay, Northam – RESOLVED – Recommend approval
(Vote: 8 For, 1 Abstention)
6. Development of Middle Quay, Appledore
The Council considered a letter from a consultancy company acting on behalf of developers suggesting a community consultation programme in respect of development of the above site. It was RESOLVED to write to the company advising them that this would be premature as the District Plan Proposed Modifications had only just come out for public consultation and it was unlikely that the plan would be adopted before October 2004.
(Vote: All in favour)
7. Torridge District Local Plan – Proposed Modifications
The Town Clerk reported that the proposed modifications to the Local Plan, following the Inspector’s report, were now out for public consultation. The District Council required comments to be made by 15th April. Members were to consider the modifications and report back on their views at a later meeting.
8. Proposed dredging of marine aggregates at Culver Sand
The Town Clerk reported that the Council was being consulted on the proposal to remove one million tonnes of marine sand per annum over a period of 15 years from the Culver Sand located in the inner Bristol channel approximately 13 km south of Barry and 12 km north east of Minehead. It was RESOLVED to register this Council’s strong objection to this proposal, to express concern of the possible impact on the recently declared Biosphere and to encourage the use of recycled materials.
(Vote: All in favour)
9. Public Entertainment Licences
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 – Westward Ho! Putting Green – 29th, 30th and 31st May 2004 – RESOLVED – No objection.
(Vote: All in favour)
10. Justices’ Licences
Transfer of Justices’ Licence – Costcutter – 4/6 The Square, Northam – RESOLVED – No objection.
(Vote: All in favour)
11. Matters brought forward at Chairman’s discretion
Cllr Bell reported that scrambler bikes were using Northam Burrows. He had reported this matter to the District Council but had not received a reply. He also reported that the dog bins needed to be emptied on a more frequent basis as they were overflowing and plastic bags were strewn about. It was RESOLVED to write to the District Council asking them to deal satisfactorily with these problems.
(Vote: All in favour)
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