Agenda and draft minutes

All apologies must be notified to the Town Council offices by 5pm on the day of the meeting.

Apologies and reasons for absence were received and approved (NC)

Cllr L York as a member of North Devon Council has a dispensation under SO66 to discuss and vote on all items on the agenda unless the item refers to a financial or legal agreement or dispute between the two.

It was RESOLVED: that the minutes from the meeting held on 21^st March 2024 be confirmed as a correct record, signed by the Chairperson. (NC).

RECOMMEND: Approval Refusal (NC)

Full Application. Retrospective erection of fencing to disused land to the side of the dwelling. Applicant name: Mr Daniel Betts.

RECOMMENDATION: Approval but note a concern on the remnants of the site once the fencing has been completed and the potential for further waste to collect in that area. Also note that a location plan has not been submitted with application in regard to ownership of that piece of land. (NC).

Full Application. Conversion of a semi-detached barn to a dwelling (amended description). Applicant name: Mr James Roulston.

BTC Response 22/03/4:

RECOMMENDATION: Refusal. On the grounds of the size of the building and the lack of space. The policy goes against policies DM01, DM04, and DM06. The committee question whether this space will be rented out as a dwelling in which case they believe the space is far too small for living in, it is questionable as to whether national minimum space standards will be achieved. (NC).

RECOMMENDATION: Refusal noting that our previous comments have not been addressed with the living space still not meeting national minimum living standards (NC).

Full Application. Conversion of part of commercial premises to two flats. Applicant name: Philip J Milton & Company PLC.

RECOMMENDATION; Approval subject to any views from the conservation officer on materials. Also subject to the case officer being satisfied there is no overlooking issues. (NC).

Full Application. Change of use of building to Dental Practice with external and internal alterations. Applicant name: Dr Mateusz Kolonko.

The Committee voted to take applications 78466 & 78468 together. (NC).

RECOMMENDATION: Approval but would query the accessibility of the building, and question as to whether as to whether the alternative exit will be used as an accessible entrance. (NC).

Listed Building Consent. Listed building consent for change of use of building to Dental Practice with external and internal alterations. Applicant name: Stardent Ltd.

The Committee voted to take applications 78466 & 78468 together. (NC).

RECOMMENDATION: Approval but would query the accessibility of the building, and question as to whether as to whether the alternative exit will be used as an accessible entrance. (NC).

Removal of Condition. Removal of condition 4 (time restriction) attached to planning permission 72775 (change of use from tattoo parlour to Adult Gaming Centre) to allow for unrestricted opening times. Applicant name: LECHJOKE ltd.

RECOMMENDATION: Refusal as the application is contrary to Policy DM01 of the local plan, and the committee shares the concerns of the environmental health officer. Also, the committee would welcome a consistent approach taken by the licensing team. (NC).

Variation of Condition(s). Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 76791 (extensions to dwelling to include erection of a dormer) to allow various design alterations to include roof design. Applicant name: Mrs Siobhan Black.

RECOMMENDATION: Approval (NC).

Trees with Tree Preservation Order. Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of crown reduction of 1x Ash tree (T1). Applicant name: North Devon Council.

RECOMMENDATION: Approval but would like to note the poor quality of the drawings and that they do not meet the minimum requirements to validate a planning application. (7 for 1 abstain).

DCC Regulation 3. Application under Regulation 3 of the T&CP General Regulations 1992 notification by Devon County Council in respect of Prior Approval application for the demolition of 2 No. two storey blocks and 1 No. single storey block - ABX/DCC/4393/2024. Applicant name: Devon County Council.

RESOLUTION: Note that the application has been approved and note that a dust assessment and a demolition management plan needs to be done. (7 for 1 abstain).

To receive reported concerns falling within the remit of the committee and to agree any actions arising.

The clerk gave an update on the responses received in regard to the letter sent to relevant authorities on the issues being faced at Barbican Terrace and Summerland Street. In response the committee has asked that the residents being invited to come to a Planning and Transportation meeting to discus the responses and next steps, along with the Town Clerk and the Chief Executive of North Devon Council.