Agenda and minutes

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

Apologies were received from:

·         Cllr S Clist who was substituted by Cllr D Wulff

·         Cllr S Robinson who was substituted by Cllr L G J Kennedy

·         Cllr N Letch

The Chair wished to clarify that although three Councillors had sent their apologies, only two substitutes could be appointed from the same political group.

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 public questions.

To record any interests on agenda matters.

Members were reminded of the need to declare any interests where appropriate.

There were no declarations.

To consider whether to approve the minutes as a correct record of the meeting held on 11^th June 2025.

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 11 June 2025 were agreed as a true record and SIGNED by the Chair.

         To receive any announcements the Chair may wish to make. 

The Chair reminded Members of the Committee that a site visit would be held on the 17 July at 2pm with regard to Application 25/00304/MOUT, Mountain Oak Farm, Lower Town, Sampford Peverell.

To report any items withdrawn from the agenda.

There were no withdrawals from the Agenda.

To consider the planning applications contained in the list.

The Committee considered the applications in the *Plans List.

1.    25/00586/NMA - Non Material Amendment to 23/00118/MFUL to rationalise internal layouts including placement of external doors and windows; additional solar panels; inclusion of cycle storage facilities and refuse/bin recycling storage areas details and revised site levels at School Close, Bampton, Tiverton.

The Area Team Leader outlined the contents of the report by way of a presentation and highlighted the following:-

·         The Zed Pods modular housing scheme provided social rented housing which would form part of the Council’s housing stock.

·         The changes proposed were minor which included: layout design to improve the functionality and energy efficiency; changes to the doors, windows and floor levels; cycle storage; landscaping and the introduction of additional colour ranges.

·         The changes proposed complied with National Space Standards

Discussion took place regarding:-

·         Accessibility within the properties – it was explained that the properties all had level access.

It was RESOLVED that planning permission for the Non Material Amendment be granted.

(Proposed by Cllr B Holdman and seconded by Cllr C Harrower)

2.    25/00573/LBC - Listed Building Consent for the removal of 20th century 1st floor timber partition at Shapcott Cottage, Whitnage, Tiverton.

The Conservation Officer outlined the contents of the report by way of a presentation and highlighted the following:-

·         The property was a mid-17^th century Grade 2 listed building.

·         The wall to be removed had been inserted at some point during mid-20^th century which had divided up the main bedroom to provide access to a smaller bedroom.

·         The fabric to be removed was of low quality.

·         The proposed change would be to remove the wall to open up the first bedroom and allow the front elevation window to provide light back into the bedroom.   The second bedroom would continue to be useable.

There being no discussion it was RESOLVED that Listed Building Consent be granted.

(Proposed by Cllr G DuChesne and seconded by Cllr M Jenkins)

*List and report previously circulated.

To receive a 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 the following:-

1.    25/00755/MFUL – to remain delegated as per the report.

Note:  *List previously circulated, copy attached to the minutes.

To receive a list of recent appeal decisions.

The Committee had before it, and NOTED, a *list of appeal decisions.

Note: *List previously circulated, copy attached to the minutes.