Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence and notices of appointment of substitute

Apologies were received from:

·         Cllr P J Heal who was substituted by Cllr B A Moore. The Vice Chairman chaired the meeting

·         Cllr B Holdman who was substituted by Cllr J M Downes

·         Cllr Mrs C Collis

·         Cllr Mrs F J Colthorpe who was replaced on the Committee by Cllr R F Radford

To receive any questions relating to items on the agenda from members of the public and replies thereto.

Note:   A maximum of 30 minutes is allowed for this item.

There were no questions from Members of the public present

To record any interests on agenda matters

Cllrs D J Knowles, S J Clist and F W Letch all made declarations in accordance with protocol of Good Practice for Councillors dealing with planning matters for applications 21/01998/FULL and 21/02001/LBC as they had received correspondence

Cllrs S J Clist and F W Letch made declarations in accordance with protocol of Good Practice for Councillors dealing with planning matters for application 21/01501/FULL as they had received correspondence

Cllr E J Berry made a personal declaration for applications 21/01998/FULL and 21/02001/LBC as he knew the applicant and Town Trust members

Cllr Mrs C P Daw made a declaration in accordance with protocol of Good Practice for Councillors dealing with planning matters for Bell Cottage, Woodland Head, Yeoford EX17 5HF as she had knowledge of the enforcement case in her capacity as Cabinet Member for Continuous Improvement

Cllr S J Clist made a declaration in accordance with protocol of Good Practice for Councillors dealing with planning matters for Bell Cottage, Woodland Head, Yeoford EX17 5HF as he had received correspondance

To consider whether to approve the minutes as a correct record of the meeting held on 27^th July 2022

The minutes of the meeting held on 27^th July 2022 were agreed as a true record and duly SIGNED by the Vice Chairman

         To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make. 

The Vice Chairman reminded Members of the following:

·         15th August – Remote meeting with developers for Sampford Peverell application – 2pm

·         17th August – In person Informal Meeting at 10.00am in Phoenix Chambers

·         24th August – Special Planning Committee

He also informed the Committee of the passing of Francis Luxton the wife of the late Gerald Luxton who was a former member of the Committee

He introduced Andrew Seaman, the Member Services Manager to the Committee

To report any items withdrawn from the agenda

There were no withdrawals from the agenda

To consider the items contained in the Enforcement List

Consideration was given to the cases in the *Enforcement List.

Note: *List previously circulated and attached to the minutes

Arising thereon:

a)    Bell Cottage, Woodland Head, Yeoford EX17 5HF

The Committee considered the report of the Development Management Manager.

There were no questions or considerations.

It was therefore RESOLVED that the District Solicitor and Monitoring Officer be given delegated authority to take all steps and action necessary to repair the damage to Bell Cottage, Woodland Head, Yeoford EX17 5HF and recover expenses incurred.

(Proposed by the Chairman)

To consider the planning applications contained in the Plans list.

The Committee considered the applications in the *Plans List.

Note: *list previously circulated and attached to the minutes

a)    Application 21/01998/FULL - Erection of two storey rear extension to replace existing flat roof section and alterations to improve accessibility including reinstating existing central door on front elevation at The Guildhall, Fore Street, Bradninch

The Planning Officer outlined the application by way of a presentation which highlighted the site location plan, existing ground floor access, the proposed scheme and photographs of the site.

The officer explained that the application had previously been brought to Committee and had been deferred to give time for the applicant to address concerns of neighbours. As a result a revised scheme had been submitted which had been welcomed by previous objectors and no letters of objection had been received.

Consideration was given to:

·         The views of the Town Council who confirmed that neighbours had not objected to the revised scheme and that it had the backing of the Town Council

It was therefore RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions as recommended by the Development Management Manager.

(Proposed by Cllr E J Berry and seconded by Cllr B G J Warren)

Reason for the decision: As set out in the report

Notes:

·         Cllr Jim Porteous spoke on behalf of Bradninch Town Council

b)   Application 21/02001/LBC - Listed Building Consent for erection of two storey rear extension to replace existing flat roof section and alterations to improve accessibility including reinstating existing central door on front elevation at The Guildhall, Fore Street, Bradninch

The Planning Officer outlined the application by way of a presentation which highlighted the site location plan, existing ground floor access, the proposed scheme and photographs of the site.

The officer explained that the application had previously been brought to Committee and had been deferred to give time for the applicant to address concerns of neighbours. As a result a revised scheme had been submitted which had been welcomed by previous objectors and no representations had been received.

Consideration was given to:

·         The views of the Town Council who confirmed that neighbours had not objected to the revised scheme and that it had the backing of the Town Council

It was therefore RESOLVED that listed building consent be granted subject to conditions as recommended by the Development Management Manager.

(Proposed by Cllr E J Berry and seconded by Cllr D J Knowles)

Reason for the decision: As set out in the report

Notes:

·         Cllr Jim Porteous spoke on behalf of Bradninch Town Council

c)    Application 21/01501/FULL - Demolition of existing school buildings, including adjacent detached classroom buildings and erection of 8 dwellings with garages at Former Primary School Site, Newton St Cyres, Devon

The Area Team Leader outlined the application by way of a presentation which highlighted the site location plan, aerial image, proposed block plan, sit plan, plot details, landscape strategy plan, access arrangements plan and photographs of the site.

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List of major applications and potential site visits.

The Committee had before it, and NOTED, a *list of major applications with no decision.

The Committee agreed that:

·         Application 22/01098/MOUT Land and Buildings North of Blundells Road (Newbury Metals Ltd & Horsden Garage) Tiverton EX16 4DE to be determined by Committee and a full Committee site visit take place

·         Application 22/01375/MFUL Land at NGR 277371 93228 East of Church Lane, Cheriton Bishop be determined by Committee and a full Committee site visit take place

Note: *list previously circulated and attached to the minutes