BRAUNTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Additional Meeting of the Planning Committee held in the
Council Chamber at 7.00pm on Monday, 24 October 2011
Present
Cllrs Mrs Shapland, in the Chair, Mrs Chesters,
Mrs Smith, Lucas, Anderson, Mrs Spear, Mrs
Blackmore, Mrs Woodford, Cornick and Bonds.
A member of the public stated that he felt
residential parking permits in Caen Street car
park would be detrimental to local businesses,
as customer parking bays would be reduced.
A second member of the public noted that if
residential parking permits were introduced in
Caen Street car park this would be initially for a
trial period. She requested by what criteria
would the trial be monitored and would there be
an impact study on local businesses carried out.
She further requested what need there was for
permits in Braunton.
The Chairman explained that if the Council
approves a trial residential parking permit
scheme in Caen Street car park, it would monitor
and consult with the public during the trial period.
She was unable to comment any further as the
Council had taken no decisions. She invited the
public to remain in the meeting, as it would be
discussed later on the agenda.
173/2011/12
Apologies
Were received from Councillor Spear.
174/2011/12
Items not on
the agenda,
which in the
opinion of the
Chairman
should be
brought to the
attention of
the Council
Declarations
of Interest
The Chairman informed Members that North
Devon Homes would be holding a Housing Crisis
in North Devon event, on Friday 18 November
2011 at 9.30am at the Cedars Hotel, Barnstaple.
175/2011/12
Councillor Mrs Spear declared a Personal
interest in Minute number 180/2011/12 (b)
52943, as the applicant is known to her.
Councillor Mrs Blackmore declared a Personal
interest in Minute number 179/2011/12, as she is
the Chairman of the Vivian Moon Centre.
Councillor Mrs Shapland declared a Personal
interest in Minute number 180/2011/12 (b)
52943, as the applicant is known to her.
Councillor Mrs Chesters declared a Personal
interest in Minute 180/2011/12 (e) 52965, as she
has been involved in talks with the applicant.
176/2011/12
Finance
The cheques on the schedule were approved
and drawn in the sum of £6,098.33.
178/2011/12
Environment
Agency Flood
Defence
Improvements
, Braunton
The Chairman welcomed Jim Faux from the
Environment Agency. Mr Faux introduced Mr
Martin Priest from Team Van Oord, the
appointed Contractor to carry out the flood
defence improvements in Braunton, and his
colleague Mr Clive Evans from Halcrows.
Mr Faux tabled a revised plan for the rebuild of
the Memorial Shelter, attached as Appendix A.
Members were happy with the revised stone
structure and timber roof and seating.
RESOLVED: That in principle the Council would
approve the draft plans for the new Memorial
Shelter.
Mr Faux circulated amongst Members a plan
showing the proposed area in Caen Street
overflow car park, to be used by the Contractor
as a Compound until 12 April 2012.
RESOLVED: That the extended area to be used
as a compound in Cean Street overflow car park
be approved.
Members also considered the Environment
Agencies draft agreement with the Parish
Council regarding the use of Councils land whilst
the Flood Defence Improvements are being
carried out.
RESOLVED: That in principle the draft
agreement be approved, subject to a clause
being included that the Environment Agency will
reinstate any damage caused to Caen Street car
park.
Mr Faux further explained that the Environment
Agency would be erecting a notice board in the
Memorial Gardens on the right hand side on
approach to the Bowling Club. The notice board
will provide information relating to the flood
defence works and contact details of the
Environment Agency and the appointed
Contractor. The Environment Agency will be
holding a starting ceremony involving local
school children. The ceremony will be held on
Thursday 10 November 2011 and the Chairman
of the Flood Defence Committee extends an
invitation to all Councillors to attend.
The Council thanked Mr Faux for the work he
had done regarding the flood defence works in
Braunton.
179/2011/12
Parking
Issues in
Parish Council
Car Parks
The Council considered the notes of the Working
Party meeting held on the 17 October 2011
attached as appendix B. Members discussed
the revised recommendations for a 12-month
residential parking permit scheme in Caen Street
car park. Councillor Mrs Chesters was
concerned that the Council did not have
adequate information regarding costs to enter
into a 12-month permit trial. She was also
concerned that the 12-month trial would be
irreversible and due to the decision being rushed
through Council there was not the opportunity for
sufficient public consultation. She was further
concerned that a 12 month permit trial would
haemorrhage money from the car park account
Councillor Mrs Chugg left the meeting at 7.40pm.
Councillor Bonds was also concerned that the
public and local businesses had not been
consulted on the proposed 12-month permit trial.
Cllr Cornick reminded Members that there was a
public referendum held in 2008, which showed
the majority in favour of permits.
Councillor Mrs Smith proposed a amendment to
defer the 12 month residential permit trial in
Caen Street car park for a further 12 months, to
allow for finances to be put in place and internal
systems be put place in the office structure to
provide a permit scheme which is acceptable to
the Councils auditors. She was also concerned
that the Environment Agencies plans to use the
overflow car park as a compound until the12
April 2012 would complicate the permit trail.
Councillor Woodford was in favour of the 12
month permit trial, she referred to trials which are
carried out in the NHS and felt that a trial period
would enable the Council to move forward, but
she was aware that the Council should be
sensitive to strong opinions on the issue of
permits, but this could be due to the fear of the
unknown.
Councillor Mrs Chesters was still concerned
regarding changes to North Devon Councils
agreement with the Council as they currently
carry out the enforcement. Councillor Mrs
Chesters requested if North Devon Council had
provided any revised costs for this service if
permits are introduced. The Parish Clerk
reported that costs had not yet been received
from North Devon Council. It was agreed that
costs be brought to the November full Council for
consideration.
Members noted that one of the reasons for
introducing residential permits in Caen Street car
park was to alleviate the issue of displacement in
the village. Councillor Lucas felt that this would
not be alleviated until the County Council has
painted double yellow lines on the roads.
Councillor Mrs Chesters was also concerned that
residential permits would take up valuable
spaces in the car park, which could be used by
visitors to village. The Museum of British Surfing
would be opening next April and the Council
does not know what affect this will have on the
car park.
Councillor Lucas seconded the amendment to
defer for a further 12 months the introduction of a
12 month trial for residential parking permits in
Caen Street car park.
The vote was 5 in favour of the amendment and
6 against. The amendment fell.
RESOLVED: That the recommendations made
by the Working Party held on 17 October 2011,
as detailed below, be approved;
a. Parking permits be available to all
parishioners of Braunton, subject to them
providing proof of residency.
b. To allow mixed permit/pay and display
parking in the overflow car park, the main car
park to remain as short-stay parking.
c. That a residential parking permit for Caen
Street car park to cost £175 per annum.
d. parking permits must show vehicle
registration (maximum of two registration
numbers), start date, expiry date, name of
car park and owner of car park.
e. the number of parking permits available to be
unlimited but permit holders are not
guaranteed a space.
f. Permits will not be transferable and must be
repurchased at full cost if lost.
g. Permits to be issued during a specific time
period set by the Council, and only issued
outside of this time if to an existing holder.
h. Number of enforcement visits to be
readdressed once costs have been received
from NDC.
(6.5)
180/2010/11
Planning
(a) 52892
Outline application for erection of one dwelling together with new
parking/access arrangement for existing dwelling at garden of 13
Cavie Crescent, Braunton.
Comment
Recommend Approval.
(10.1)
Councillors Mrs Spear and Mrs Shapland declared a Personal interest the following
application.
(b) 52943
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree
preservation order in respect of felling 1 beech tree at S Merryn,
Higher Park Road, Braunton.
Comment
Recommend approval, Subject to the professional opinion of Mr Andy
Jones, Tree Officer at North Devon Council
(N/C)
(c) 52941
Installation of PV & hot water solar panels to main roof of Hotel at
Saunton Sands Hotel, Saunton, Braunton.
Comment
Recommend approval.
(N/C)
Council wished to make its views known to North Devon Council that it
would welcome more applications of this nature.
(d) 52957
Extension to dwelling at Wimbledon, Ash Road, Braunton.
Comment
Recommend approval.
(9.2abs)
Councillor Mrs Chesters declared a Personal interest in the following application.
(e) 52965
Extension to dwelling together with part conversion of roof space to
provide additional living accommodation (resubmission of 52315) at
42 Willoway Lane, Braunton.
Comment
Recommend approval.
(N/C)
NOTICES OF DECISION
Permission for Development
52762
Erection of conservatory at Spionkop, West Hill, Braunton.
52721
listed building application for installation of chimney liner, wood
burner & flue to existing chimney & fireplace at Broadgate House,
Broadgate Close, Braunton.
52437
Extensions to dwelling at 5 Willand Road, Braunton.
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or Development
52163
28 Silvan Drive, Braunton, North Devon EX33 2EQ
The meeting closed at 8.44pm
............................................... The Chairman