Minutes
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Northam Town Council – Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on Wednesday 8th April 2015
in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Windmill Lane, Northam at 5.45 pm
Present:
In attendance:
Councillors Hames (Chairman), Ballard, Davis, Eastman (from minute
1504/972) and Tisdale
Mrs J Mills (Town Clerk), Miss A Kendall (Admin Assistant)
1504/966
Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllrs Edwards, Jackson and Himan
1504/967
Chairman’s announcements
 Following a question at the last meeting regarding obtaining copies of the
recording should the meeting be filmed, the Clerk sought advice from Torridge
District Council. She advised that anyone who is filmed is not entitled to a
copy of the recording. As per the notices displayed, anyone who does not
wished to be filmed must make the Chairman aware of this and he will do
everything he can to stop it from happening.
1504/968
Declarations of interest
Members were reminded that all interests should be declared prior to the item being
discussed.
1504/969
To agree the agenda as published
It was resolved to agree the Agenda as published.
Proposed: Cllr Ballard, Seconded: Cllr Davis (all in favour)
1504/970
To confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning meeting held 25th March
2015
It was resolved to confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning meeting held 25th
March 2015
Proposed: Cllr Ballard, Seconded: Cllr Tisdale (all in favour)
1504/971
Public Participation
It was noted that Members of the public are permitted to make representations,
answer questions and give evidence in respect of any item of business included in
the agenda. Each member of the public is entitled to speak once only in respect of
business itemised on the agenda and shall not speak for more than 3 minutes. The
period of time which is designated for public participation in accordance with standing
orders shall not exceed 15 minutes.
No members of the public were present
1504/972
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) was on the basis that the views expressed
were based on information 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.
1/1352/2014/FUL
1/1353/2014/LBC
Location:
Telecommunications Mast, Durrant House Hotel, Heywood Road,
Northam
Applicant:
EE Ltd
Proposal:
Upgrade/replacement telecommunications equipment
It was resolved to recommend approval
Proposed: Cllr Tisdale, Seconded: Cllr Davis (all in favour)
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1/0054/2015/FUL
Location:
49 Lenwood Country Club, Lenwood Road, Northam
Applicant:
Mrs S Willmott
Proposal:
Change occupancy to 12 months
It was resolved to recommend approval
Proposed: Cllr Tisdale, Seconded: Cllr Davis (all in favour)
1/0124/2015/CPE
Location:
Linhay, 25a Cross Street, Northam
Applicant:
Mrs H Bracken
Proposal:
Use of property as 2 separate dwellings
It was resolved that the Council notes this application
Proposed: Cllr Tisdale, Seconded: Cllr Davis (all in favour)
1/0133/2015/FUL
Location:
45 Bay View Road, Northam
Applicant:
Mr & Mrs C Beer
Proposal:
Proposed garage extension
It was resolved to recommend approval
Proposed: Cllr Ballard, Seconded: Cllr Tisdale (all in favour)
At this juncture, Cllr Eastman arrived at the meeting
1/0139/2015/OUT
Location:
Land known at as Village Square, Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!
Applicant:
Westward Living Ltd
Proposal:
Proposed hotel and commercial development – Revised elevations
Members were advised that this application was considered by
Torridge District Council at a recent Plans Committee meeting.
Northam Town Council received the revised elevations after their last
Planning meeting and requested a deferment at the Torridge District
Council Plans Meeting however the Torridge District Council Planning
Committee went ahead and refused the application.
1/0142/2015/ADV
Location:
The Village Square, Land Adjacent Latitude 51, Bath Hotel Road,
Westward Ho!
Applicant:
Westward Living Ltd
Proposal:
Retrospective consent for 7 advertisements
It was resolved to recommend approval
Proposed: Cllr Tisdale, Seconded: Cllr Ballard (4 votes in favour with 1
abstention)
1/0149/2015/LBC
Location:
Olive Farm, Orchard Hill, Bideford
Applicant:
Mr K Boyle
Proposal:
Two new windows, replacement roof and internal alterations
It was resolved to recommend approval subject to use of appropriate
materials
Proposed: Cllr Tisdale, Seconded: Cllr Ballard (all in favour)
1/0161/2015/FUL
Location:
Blue Mist, Lakenham Hill, Northam
Applicant:
Mr C Hampton
Proposal:
Extensions and alterations
It was resolved to recommend approval subject to no overlooking to
adjacent properties
Proposed: Cllr Tisdale, Seconded: Cllr Ballard (all in favour)
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1/0182/2015/FUL
Location:
Land and garage at Fosketh Hill, Westward Ho!
Applicant:
Mr & Mrs C Jones
Proposal:
Conversion of garage into dwelling; resubmission of 1/0051/2011/FUL
(Northam noted 1/0051/2011/FUL)
It was resolved to recommend approval subject to no overlooking
Proposed: Cllr Tisdale, Seconded: Cllr Davis (all in favour)
1/0213/2015/FUL
Location:
116 Irsha Street, Appledore
Applicant:
Mr & Mrs T Ford
Proposal:
Demolition of outbuilding & construction of extension with balcony to
rear of dwelling
It was resolved to recommend approval
Proposed: Cllr Eastman, Seconded: Cllr Tisdale (all in favour)
1/0248/2015/FUL
Location:
18 Vernons Lane, Appledore
Applicant:
Mr R James
Proposal:
Proposed UPVC windows and doors
It was resolved to recommend approval
Proposed: Cllr Tisdale, Seconded: Cllr Ballard (majority in favour with
1 against)
1/0262/2015/FUL
Location:
36 New Street, Appledore
Applicant:
Mr D Drake
Proposal:
Proposed rear extension
It was resolved to recommend approval
Proposed: Cllr Ballard, Seconded: Cllr Davis (all in favour)
1/0291/2015/FUL
Location:
4 Lever Close, Northam
Applicant:
Miss L Mitchell
Proposal:
Conversion of garage and rear extension
It was resolved to recommend approval subject to there being no
adverse effect on the street scene
Proposed: Cllr Tisdale, Seconded: Cllr Ballard (all in favour)
1504/973
Torridge District Council – Planning Decisions
It was agreed to note that Torridge District Council, the determining Authority, has
APPROVED the following applications with conditions as filed:
1/1087/2014/FUL
Location:
Acers, Goats Hill Road, Northam
Proposal:
Car Port
(Northam recommended refusal)
1/0073/2015/FUL
Location:
Okengrove, Limers Lane, Northam
Proposal:
Proposed dormer windows
(Northam recommended approval)
1/0082/2015/LBC
Location:
Johns of Appledore, 4 The Quay, Appledore
Proposal:
Replacement windows to south elevation
(Northam recommended approval)
There being no further business the meeting finished at 6.30 pm
Signed....................................................... Dated...........................................................