PRESENT: Councillor Mrs J Preston (Chairman)

Councillors: J Preston, S Upcott, F B Vernon (from Min No. PT240), S P Harvey, Mrs S Haywood, R Knight (from Min No. PT240), Mrs M Eastaugh, J Phillips (from Min No. PT240), Miss C Upcott and Mrs J Hunt
In Attendance: Miss V Pine (Committee Clerk),

PT237 APOLOGIES
There were no apologies received.

PT238 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
The following declarations of interest had been entered on the reverse of the attendance sheet: -
Cllr Mrs Haywood Item No. 43622 Personal and Prejudicial as her company carries out contract works for the applicant.
Cllr R Knight Item No. 43604 Personal and Prejudicial as he occasionally works for the applicant.
Cllr J Phillips Item No. 43622 Personal and Prejudicial as his Grandmother lives in the Court.

PT239 MINUTES
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on the 18th January 2007 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
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Councillor R Knight entered the meeting at 7.03pm.

PT240 DEPOSITED PLANS
a) 43599 Outline application for the comprehensive redevelopment of the site including the demolition of buildings with the exception of the Oliver Buildings, construction of residential development (up to 450 dwellings); retail space (A1 uses limited to bulky goods and diy up to 10,000 Sq M); community facilities (up to 1,000 Sq M gross floor space); offices (B1 uses up to 4,000 Sq M); together with all associated infrastructure including removal of contamination, increasing ground levels, roads, footpaths, cycleways, drainage (including attenuation works), flood defence works, landscaping, public open space, utilities and vehicles parking as shown on the concept master plan (Ref 14316-105), Leaderflush and Shapland/Arc Site, Raleigh Works, Taw Wharf, Sticklepath, Barnstaple
Applicant: LS Group

Councillor F B Vernon entered the meeting at 7.05pm.

Recommends Approval subject to: -
• The trading area complimenting the town
• A 106 Agreement being put in place
• A footbridge over the river
(NC)

Councillor J Phillips entered the meeting at 7.12pm.

Councillor R Knight declared a Personal and Prejudicial interest and left the meeting for the following item.

The Committee would like to comment on the following application as neighbouring property owners.

b) 43604 Erection of 1 dwelling, Land at rear of Broadfield House, Park Lane, Barnstaple
Applicant: Mr Brend
The Committee have no objections to this application
(NC)
Councillor R Knight returned to the meeting.

c) 42937 Extension to and conversion of restaurant, 2 flats and 8 letting rooms to form 13 flats (amendments to access and parking arrangements and design of entrance), Lynwood House, Fortescue Road, Newport Road, Barnstaple
Applicant:
Recommends Refusal as: -
• The entrance is not of suitable design
• The roundabout that already exists is inadequate
• The extra traffic would be a danger to the school children
(10.1abs)

Councillors Mrs S Haywood and J Phillips declared a Personal and Prejudicial interest and left the meeting for the following item.

d) 43622 Erection of 3 mobility scooter stores - amendment to planning permission 41943 to enable alternative siting and larger size
Applicant: North Devon Homes
Recommends Approval
(NC)
Councillors Mrs S Haywood and J Phillips returned to the meeting.

e) 43623 Listed building application for siting of 2 sets of internally illuminated fascia letters/logo and 2 internally illuminated projecting signs, Lloyds TSB Bank Plc, 15 -17 Cross Street, Barnstaple
Applicant: Lloyds TSB
Recommends Refusal as: -
• It is against the Committees policy for illumination
• It will have an adverse effect on the visual amenities of the street scene
• It will have a detrimental effect on the Conservation Area
(NC)

f) 43629 Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of removal of 1 Eucalyptus and 1 Sycamore tree and various works to Acer and Hazel trees, Roborough Farm House, Roborough, Barnstaple
Applicant: Mr Jolly
Recommends
Refusal - to the felling of trees T3, T4 and T7
Approval - to the maintenance works subject to them being carried out by a qualified Tree Surgeon.
(NC)
g) 43628 Sub-division of 1 dwelling to form 2 dwellings, 1 Grosvenor Terrace, Barnstaple
Applicant: Mr Shapland
Recommends Refusal as: -
• It is overintensive
• There will be parking problems
• This development is not suitable for the area
• There are already existing traffic problems and this would increase them
• This will cause a disturbance and have a detrimental effect on the amenities of the existing residents
(NC)

h) 43627 Conversion area application for demolition of garage/workshop, 1 Grosvenor Terrace, Barnstaple
Applicant: Mr Shapland
Recommends Refusal as: -
• It is overintensive
• There will be parking problems
• This development is not suitable for the area
• There are already existing traffic problems and this would increase them
• This will cause a disturbance and have a detrimental effect on the amenities of the existing residents
(NC)

i) 43626 Demolition of existing garage/workshop and erection of dwelling, 1 Grosvenor Terrace, Barnstaple
Applicant: Mr Shapland
Recommends Refusal as: -
• It is overintensive
• There will be parking problems
• This development is not suitable for the area
• There are already existing traffic problems and this would increase them
• This will cause a disturbance and have a detrimental effect on the amenities of the existing residents
(NC)

j) 43617 Extension and alterations to dwelling, 34 Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple
Applicant: Mr and Mrs Psaltis
Recommends Refusal as: -
• It is out of keeping with the street scene
• It is overintensive
(NC)

k) 43509 Erection of 1 dwelling, Garden of 20 Greig Drive, Barnstaple
Applicant: Mr and Mrs
Recommends Refusal as: -
• This is a backyard development
• It is overintensive
• It is out of keeping with the street scene
• It will overlook neighbouring properties
• There will be a conflict of parking in the turning area
• It is out of character
(9.2abs)

l) 43667 Change of use from retail (class A1) to bingo hall (class D2), Empty Building, St Johns Retail Park, Rose Lane, Barnstaple
Applicant: Sun Life Property Management SLPM
Recommends Approval
(8.2.1abs)
m) 43660 Extension and alterations to dwelling in multiple occupation, 42 Sunflower Road, Barnstaple
Applicant: Mr and Mrs Claydon
Recommends Approval
(10.1abs)
n) 43721 Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area in respect of removal of 2 x Sycamore, Trafalgar Lawn, Barnstaple
Applicant: Barnstaple Masonic Hall Ltd
Recommends Refusal as these are old English trees in an important Conservation Area, maintenance works should be carried out by a qualified Tree Surgeon.
(NC)
o) 43716 Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of works to 2 x Pine and 1 X Horse Chestnut, The Pines, 2 Rumsam Gardens, Barnstaple
Applicant: Mr Butler
Recommends Approval subject to the work being carried out by a qualified Tree Surgeon.
(NC)
p) 43676 Siting of 2 non illuminated fascia signs and illuminated projecting sign, Adams Childrenswear, 64 High Street, Barnstaple
Applicant: Mr Malone
Recommends
Refusal - to the illuminated projecting sign as it is against the Committee's policy for illumination and it will have a detrimental effect on the Conservation Area.
Approval - to the 2 non-illuminated fascia signs
Street numbers should be shown on the signs.
(NC)
Councillor Mrs J Hunt left the meeting at 8.23pm and did not return.

q) 43725 Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area in respect of felling 1x Sycamore, 81 Newport Road, Barnstaple
Applicant: Neil Macree
Recommends Refusal as this is an old Sycamore in a Conservation Area, maintenance works should be carried out. If the Tree Officer feels that this tree has to be felled then it should be replaced like for like.
(NC)
r) 43051 Listed building application for internal alterations together with installation of 6 roof windows, 2 Broadgate Bellaire, Barnstaple
Applicant: Peter Breadshaw
Recommends Refusal as this would alter the listed building and would have a detrimental affect.
(9.1abs)
s) 43591 Extension to dwelling, 23 Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple
Applicant: Mr Bennett
Recommends Approval subject to no adverse comments from the neighbours.
(NC)
t) 43710 Replacement of existing signage with illuminated fascia sign and non-illuminated projecting box sign, 17A Newport Road, Barnstaple
Applicant: Mr Roberts
Recommends Refusal as: -
Illumination is against the Committees policy
It will have an adverse effect on the street scene and Conservation Area by reason of the illumination, materials and positioning
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u) 43708 Demolition of outbuildings and extension dwelling, 47 Cyprus Terrace, Newport, Barnstaple
Applicant: Mr and Mrs Hendrie
Councillor Miss C Upcott left the meeting.
Recommends Approval
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v) 43732 Siting of non-illuminated fascia letters and logo and 2 non-illuminated projecting signs, Lloyds TSB Bank Plc, 15-17 Cross Street, Barnstaple
Applicant: Lloyds TSB

Councillor Miss C Upcott returned to the meeting.

Recommends Approval
(9.1abs)
w) 43698 Change of use from use Class B1 (business) to use class A1 (shop) together with internal alterations, 96 High Street, Barnstaple
Applicant: Dolphin Land Ltd
Recommends Approval subject to appropriate measures being taken for disabled access
(NC)

PT241 POSSIBLE PLANNING INFRINGEMENTS, HIGHWAY
CONCERNS AND MOBILE LENGTHSMAN REPORTS
Councillor S P Harvey submitted the following reports:
• Cars and vans driving up the wrong side of the road, to access Diamond Street rather than going around the square, signs, cones or a barrier need to be put up, Belle Meadow, Barnstaple
• As previously reported - goods being placed on the pavement still, Factory Store, High Street, Barnstaple
• There is a street light out, Bicton Street, at the bus stop near the Learning Deaf Centre, Barnstaple
• Complaint from residents (elderly) no street lighting outside properties, No11 - No17 Charles Dart Crescent, Barnstaple

Councillor Mrs Eastaugh submitted the following report: -

• Who is responsible for cleaning up flotsam and jetsam, it has been 2 weeks since the last storm and you cannot park near the slip way, Castle Quay, Barnstaple

Councillor S P Upcott submitted the following report: -
• Street Cleaning is required, St Mary's Road, Barnstaple

RESOLVED that the Committee Clerk forward these complaints to the relevant authority.
(NC)
PT242 DECISION NOTICES
The following Decision Notices were received: -
a) 43400 Retrospective application for siting of 1 non-illuminated projecting sign at Smiths Solicitors, Castle Chambers, 26 Castle Street, Barnstaple - Approved (TC- Approval)
b) 43399 Retrospective listed building application for siting of 1 non-illuminated projecting sign at Smiths Solicitors, Castle Chambers, 26 Castle Street, Barnstaple - Approved (TC - Approval)
c) 43386 Siting of non-illuminated replacement of existing fascia and projecting signs at Somerfield Stores, 22 - 23 High Street, Barnstaple - Approved (TC - Approval)
d) 43451 Listed building application for siting of non-illuminated replacement of existing fascia and projecting signs at Somerfield Stores, 22 - 23 High Street, Barnstaple - Approved (TC - Approval)
e) 43251 Retrospective listed building application for internal alterations at Flat 2, 5 Ebberley Lawn, Barnstaple - Approved (TC - Approval)
f) 42919 Installation of 1 ATM at Britannia Building Society, Queen Anne Chambers, The Strand, Barnstaple - Approved (TC - Approval)
g) 43373 Erection of conservatory at 13 Rumsam Gardens, Barnstaple - Approved (TC - Approval)
h) 43126 Change of use from use class B1 (business) to use class A4 (pubs and bars) (amended description) at 96 High Street, Barnstaple - Approved (TC - Refusal)
i) 43367 Conversion of garage to form additional living accommodation at 12 Bellaire Drive, Barnstaple - Approved (TC - Approval)
j) 43325 Extension to dwelling at 6 Marist Way, Barnstaple - Approved (TC - Approval)
k) 43478 Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area in respect of felling of 1 Cherry Laurel and crown lift of 1 Horse Chestnut at Pilton Churchyard, Pilton, Barnstaple - No Objections (TC - Approval)
l) 43334 Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area in respect of reduction in height by 2-3 metres and trimming of sides of hedge at Inglenook, Park Lane, Barnstaple - No Objections (TC - Approval to Trimming Refusal to felling)
m) 43298 Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area in respect of crown 1 Sycamore by 40% at 15 Ebberley Lawn, Barnstaple - No Objections (TC - Approval)
n) 43364 Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area in respect of crown reduction of 15 trees, crown lifting 5 trees and maintenance topiary to 2 trees, Litchdon Street, Barum Court, Barnstaple - No Objections - TC - Approval)
o) 43327 Siting of 1 internally illuminated ffascia sign and 2 internally illuminated projecting signs at Lloyds TSB bank Plc, 24-25 Joy Street, Barnstaple - Refused (TC - Refusal)
p) 43218 Change of use from use class C3 (residential) to use classes C1 (hostel) and C2 (residential institutions) together with extension to form additional staff accommodation (amended description) at Elmfield, Bear Street, Barnstaple - Refused (TC - Refusal)
q) 43286 Retrospective application for erection of conservatory at Regency House, 3 Union Terrace, Barnstaple - Refused (TC - Approval)
r) 43343 Retrospective listed building application for erection of conservatory at Regency House, 3 Union Terrace, Barnstaple - Refused (TC - Approval)

RESOLVED that the information be received and noted.
(NC)
PT243 WITHDRAWAL NOTICES
The following Withdrawal Notices were received: -
a) 42544 Outline application for erection of 2 dwellings at Garden of Crosspark House, Bradiford, Pilton, Barnstaple
b) 43416 Siting of 2 sets of internally illuminated fascia letters/logo and 2 internally illuminated projecting signs, Lloyds TSB Bank Plc, 15-17 Cross Street, Barnstaple

RESOLVED that the information be received and noted.
(NC)

PT244 CONDITIONAL PLANNING PERMISSION
The following Decisions for Conditional Planning Permission were received: -
Proposal to construct a wooden cycle/footbridge, step and walk/cycleway at Pilton Park, Footbridge, Barnstaple - Granted

RESOLVED that the information be received and noted.
(NC)
PT245 PLANNING FORUM
The Committee received an invitation from the North Devon District Council to attend a Planning Forum to be held on the 13th February 2007. The Planning Forum would enable the North Devon District Council to improve and develop the services that are offered by their Planning Unit.

RESOLVED that the Committee Clerk and Councillor Mrs M Eastaugh attend the North Devon District Council's Planning Forum.
(NC)

PT246 REGENERATION OF BARNSTAPLE
The Committee received a Vision and Objectives statement and the contents page for the Design Brief from the North Devon District Council for the Regeneration of Barnstaple.
The North Devon District Council are seeking the Committees views on each of the sections within the Design Brief. The Committee Clerk informed the Committee that the Development Control Officer from the North Devon District Council had agreed to attend the next Planning Committee meeting to obtain the Committees views.

RESOLVED that this item be deferred in order to allow the Development Control Officer to attend a meeting with the Committee to obtain their views on the Design Brief.
(NC)

PT247 TAXI RANKS
The Committee received a notice of a public consultation for the additional taxi rank provision in Barnstaple.
It was noted that the Town Council are not a prescribed consultee. Members felt that the Town Council should be a statutory consultee as they are the voice for the people of Barnstaple.
The Committee would like to object to the proposal for the provision of a taxi rank in Butchers Row. It was felt that these spaces are needed for disabled people so they can park here to attend the theatre.

RESOLVED
That the Committee Clerk respond to the consultation and inform them of the Committees objection to the taxi rank in Butchers Row
That the Committee Clerk write to Nick Harvey informing him that the Committee feel the Town Council should be statutory consultees
That the Committee Clerk ask Councillor Hawes to take the matter of Town Council's being statutory consultees to DAPC
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PT248 PPS1 CLIMATE CHANGE
The Committee Clerk informed Members that the consultation document for PPS1 Climate Change is available on the Internet, hard copies have been ordered for Members who do not have access to the Internet, and these will be available to collect from the office when they arrive. It was suggested that due to not all Members having a hard copy, this item should be deferred to a future meeting to allow all Members to view the document.

RESOLVED that this item be deferred to a future meeting to allow all Members to view the document.
(NC)
Meeting ended at 9.02pm.
Chairman