BUDLEIGH SALTERTON TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held in the Council Chamber on
Monday 8 June 2015 at 7.00pm.
PRESENT
Cllr A J Dent (Chairman, Non-Voting Member)
Cllr C Richards (Town Mayor)
Cllr C A Kitson (Deputy Town Mayor)
Cllr Mrs L D Evans
Cllr A N Gooding
Cllr S V Hall
Cllr D J Harrison
Cllr A L Jones
Cllr Mrs M L Kenneally-Stone
Cllr Mrs C A Sismore-Hunt
Cllr T D Wright
Clerk:
Mrs J E Vanstone
Others Present:
Four members of the public and one representative of the press
15.027 Public Speaking Time
Mr L Allsup spoke about applications 15/0981/FUL and 15/0984/LBC. He said he
lived at 2 Knowle Mews and was concerned about the proposal.
He reminded Members that an application for a new dwelling in Dalditch Lane had
been refused by East Devon District Council and then had been dismissed at Appeal
partly because it was outside the Built-Up Area Boundary. He said this application
was similarly outside the Built-Up Area Boundary and would affect the surrounding
neighbourhood.
He then said that an application to convert a barn at 7 Knowle Mews had been
approved with a condition that it should not become a separate dwelling.
He asked that both these facts were taken into consideration by Members when
discussing the proposals.
He also mentioned right of access across the courtyard and vehicle parking.
The Chairman thanked him for his comments and one member of the public left the meeting.
15.028 Apologies for Absence
Apologies were received from Cllr M C Hilliar (unwell).
15.029 Declarations of Interests in Items on the Agenda
The Town Mayor, Cllr C Richards declared a personal interest in Min 15.033
(15/1267/FUL) – the applicant is a friend and Cllr Richards lives on the opposite side
of the road.
The Chairman also declared a personal interest in Min 15.033 (15/1267/FUL) – the
applicant is a friend.
15.030 Minutes
The Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 18 May 2015 had
been circulated prior to the Meeting. It was unanimously agreed they be signed as a
true record.
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15.031 Declaration by District Councillors
It was formally noted that the participation of Cllr A J Dent, Cllr S V Hall and Cllr T D
Wright, who are also Members of the East Devon District Council, in both the debate
and subsequent vote, was on the basis that the views expressed were their
preliminary views taking account of the information presently made available to the
Town Council. They reserved their final views on the applications until they were in
full possession of all the relevant arguments for and against.
15.032 Planning Applications – Amended Plans
Application No:
14/2972/ADV
Applicant:
Everys Solicitors
Location:
42 High Street
Proposal:
Installation of 1no projecting hanging sign
Amendment:
Revised siting of hanging sign adjacent to existing fascia sign
Letters Received:
None at the time the observations were made
Observations:
This Council supports the application although Members were
mindful of the comments from the Conservation Officer
Application No:
Applicant:
Location:
Proposal:
Amendment:
Letters Received:
Observations:
15/0074/FUL
Mr J Baker
Council Chambers, Station Road
Change of use of ground floor offices to 3 apartments and
alterations to windows
Proposal amended to include replacement of existing timber
sash windows with UPVC sash windows
None at the time the observations were made
This Council supports the application
15.033 Planning Applications
Application No:
15/1114/FUL
Applicant:
Mr G Bolwell
Location:
17 Granary Lane
Proposal:
Construction of two storey side and rear extensions and single
rear extension. Formation of vehicular accesses and parking
area
Letter Received:
One letter of objection at the time the observations were made
Observations:
This Council supports the application
Application No:
Applicant:
Location:
Proposal:
Letters Received:
Observations:
15/1003/FUL
Mr A Demetre
20 Knowle Village
Creation of vehicle access and parking to front of property
None at the time the observations were made
This Council supports the application
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Application No:
Applicant:
Location:
Proposal:
Letters Received:
Observations:
Application No:
Applicant:
Location:
Proposal:
Letters Received:
Observations:
15/0981/FUL
Mr R Tilbury
Land Adjacent 1 Knowle Mews, Dalditch Lane
Conversion of existing stable block into separate dwelling with
underground extension and associated works
Two letters of objection at the time the observations were
made
This Council is unable to support the application for the
following reasons:
1.
The proposal is outside the Built-Up Area Boundary
2.
The proposal is out of character with the existing
dwellings in Knowle Mews
3.
The proposal does not enhance or preserve the Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty
15/0984/LBC
Mr R Tilbury
Land Adjacent 1 Knowle Mews, Dalditch Lane
Conversion of existing stable block into separate dwelling with
underground extension and associated works
Two letters of objection at the time the observations were
made
This Council would like to defer to the Conservation Officers
who are in a better position to comment
Application No:
Applicant:
Location:
Proposal:
Letters Received:
Observations:
15/1080/ADV
Everys Solicitors
42 High Street
Retention of existing fascia sign and window vinyls
None at the time the observations were made
This Council supports the application
Application No:
Applicant:
Location:
Proposal:
15/1267/FUL
Mr and Mrs A J Drew
3 Elmside
Single storey side and rear extensions, first floor rear
extension and replacement cladding
None at the time the observations were made
This Council supports the application
Letters Received:
Observations:
15.034 East Devon District Council: Planning Decisions – Approvals
Application No:
15/0022/FUL
Applicant:
Mr Giltsoff
Location:
18 Westbourne Terrace
Proposal:
Three storey rear extension to create two additional flats and
associated storage areas; alterations to windows and provision
of replacement external staircase; and creation of parking area
in front garden with widened access
Application No:
Applicant:
Location:
Proposal:
15/0847/FUL
Mr M Elliott
10 Links Road
Construction of single storey rear extension
Application No:
Applicant:
Location:
Proposal:
15/0896/FUL
Mr J Hollingdale
1 Links Road
Retention of carport/garage/store (retrospective application)
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15.035 East Devon District Council: Planning Decision – Refusal
Application No:
14/2932/FUL
Applicant:
Mr C Roberts
Location:
Mayfield, 3 West Hill Lane
Proposal:
Construction of 1no dwelling
15.036 East Devon District Council: Confirmation of Tree Preservation Order
TPO No:
15/0013/TPO
Location:
Land at Park Lodge, Park Lane
15.037 Correspondence Received
East Devon District Council:
Tree works considered an exception to the
Conservation Area Legislation – Land North of 3 West Hill Lane
15.038 Any other Business at the Chairman’s Discretion
No other business was raised.
There being no further business, the Meeting closed at 7.26pm.
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Chairman
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Date
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