Agenda and minutes
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Apologies for absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Chesters, Lane and Leaver. |
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To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 12th June 2019. PDF 186 KB Minutes:
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Items brought forward which in the opinion of the Chairman should be considered by the meeting as a matter of urgency Minutes: (a) Planning application 66450: Reserved Matters Application For Primary School (Outline Planning Permission 53881), Land West Of Tews Lane, Bickington, EX31 3WJ
The Chairman reported that in pursuance to minute 4 of the meeting held on 12th June 2019, he had not been able to ascertain whether representations had been made to Devon County Council regarding the much needed strategic review of the highway network.
The Highways Officer (PY), Devon County Council confirmed that the Head of Place had been in contact with David Black, Head of Service for Devon County Council regarding arranging a meeting with David Black. The Highways Officer confirmed that the meeting would also include himself, Brian Hendsley and the Devon County Councillor. |
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Declaration of Interests (Please complete the form provided at the meeting or telephone the Corporate and Community Services Team to prepare a form for your signature before the meeting. Items must be re-declared when the item is called, and Councillors must leave the room if necessary)
Minutes: The following declaration of interest was announced:
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Minutes: The Committee considered a report by the Head of Place (circulated previously – now appended).
Mr Mike Matthews (applicant) addressed the Committee.
Councillor R. Mack (Ward Member) addressed the Committee.
In response to a question, the Senior Planning Officer (MB) confirmed that such development was not permitted by Class J of Part 14 of the General Permitted Development Order 2015 as amended; in the case of a building in a Conservation Area where the solar PV equipment would be installed on a wall or roof slope which fronts a highway. There was also a planning appeal decision from elsewhere in Barnstaple Town Centre supporting this view. The current planning application was therefore considered necessary.
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Minutes: Councillor Mackie declared a prejudicial interest in the above application and left the meeting during the consideration thereof.
The Committee considered a report by the Head of Place (circulated previously – now appended).
Mr Chris Marshall (objector), Mr Colin Stott (objector), Mr Ken Davies (objector), Mr Ian Smith (objector), Mr Steven Sherry (agent) addressed the Committee.
Councillor Prowse left the meeting.
Councillor Biederman (Ward Member) addressed the Committee.
In response to a question, the Lead Planning Officer confirmed that there was no longer a standard included within planning policy for the number of car parking spaces provided for a dwelling. Previously, it was 1 ½ spaces per dwelling. The provision of two car parking spaces and a turning area had been included in the plan for this application. There was not sufficient space on the site to provide additional car parking spaces to serve 4 Higher Road.
The Highways Officer (PY) advised the Committee that the boundary line on the submitted plan was incorrect as it included and enclosed part of the public highway. A stopping up order had been served on the Highways Authority which it was anticipated that the Highways Authority would object to. As the plan had been drawn incorrectly, there was a need for the applicant to demonstrate that two parking spaces could still be provided on the site. The double garage was originally provided for 4 Church Hill. The occupiers of 4 Church Hill no longer had any provision for parking. It was understood that the occupants parked in a layby nearby, however this was not satisfactory and on street parking was being lost. Visibility was achievable towards the junction, however was restricted in the other direction by the adjoining property and on street parking. The application was unacceptable in highways terms and would have a severe impact. It also fell short legally as an incorrect drawing had been submitted.
In response to questions, the Lead Planning Officer advised that there was no formula for the calculation of amenity space for a dwelling.
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Adjournment of Meeting Minutes:
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Minutes: The Committee considered a report by the Head of Place (circulated previously – now appended).
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