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Planning & Transportation 15th Mar 07
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15-Mar-2007
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BARNSTAPLE TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES of a PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Meeting held on THURSDAY 15th MARCH 2007 at 7.00pm in the Guildhall, Butchers Row, Barnstaple
PRESENT: Councillor Mrs Eastaugh (Chairman)
Councillors: S P Upcott, F B Vernon, S P Harvey, Mrs S Haywood, and Miss C Upcott
In Attendance: Miss V Pine (Committee Clerk)
PT272 APOLOGIES
As recorded on the attendance sheet apologies were received from Councillors Mrs Preston, J Preston, R Knight, J Phillips and Mrs Hunt.
PT273 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
The following declarations of interest had been entered on the reverse of the attendance sheet: -
Cllr F B Vernon Item No. 8 Personal and Item No. 43983 Personal and Prejudicial.
Cllr S P Upcott Item No. 43977 Personal as a family member works in the same industry.
Cllr Miss C Upcott Item No. 43977 Personal as she works in the same industry.
Cllr Mrs S Haywood Item No. 43932 Personal and Prejudicial as the applicants are acquaintances and they carry out electrical work for them.
PT274 MINUTES
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on the 1st March 2007 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
(NC)
PT275 DEPOSITED PLANS
a) 43929 Change of use class C3 (residential) to use classes C1 (hotels) and C2 (residential institutions) together with extension to form additional staff accommodation, Elmfield, Bear Street, Barnstaple
Applicant: The Bethany Project
Recommends Refusal as: -
The Committee felt that this is an inappropriate place for this facility
This is already a very congested area and this project would increase the traffic in this area
The project would also be in close proximity to the school and the Committee are concerned, as they do not know the kind of residents that will be staying here.
If the North Devon District Council is mindful to approve this application then the Committee would like reassurance of the residents that will be staying here. The surrounding residents will need to be made aware of the facility and the Committee would like a site inspection.
(NC)
b) 43953 Outline application for development of i) 138 new dwellings ii) 112 apartments for hospital staff iii) reorganisation of existing car parks iv) access Roads and v) landscaping, public open space and associated works, Land at North Devon District Hospital, North Road, Barnstaple
Applicant: North Devon Healthcare NHS Trust
Recommends Approval
(NC)
Councillor Mrs S Haywood declared a Personal and Prejudicial interest and left the meeting for the following item.
c) 43932 Demolition of existing store and extension to dwelling, 7 Haldene, Terrace, Barnstaple
Applicant: Mr and Mrs Garner
Recommends Approval subject to no adverse comments from the neighbours.
(NC)
Councillor Mrs Haywood returned to the meeting.
d) 43788 Retrospective application to construct pitched roof over carport to form garage, 1 Burlington Grove, Barnstaple
Applicant: Mr S Quraishy
Recommends Approval
(NC)
e) 44020 Application for consent to carry out work to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order to remove Ash Tree, 20 Rumsam Gardens, Barnstaple
Applicant: Mr Rudd
Recommends Refusal as: -
There is not a report from a qualified Tree Surgeon
The works to be carried out are for cosmetic reasons and not because the tree is diseased or dead.
(NC)
f) 43995 Extensions to dwelling, 4 Appletree Close, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple
Applicant: Mr and Mrs A Brown
Recommends Approval subject to no adverse comments from the neighbours.
(NC)
Councillor F B Vernon declared a Personal and Prejudicial interest and left the meeting for the following item.
g) 43983 Demolition of 1 dwelling and erection of 4 flats together with alterations to access and creation of parking area, Larkspur, Braunton Road, Barnstaple
Applicant: Mr Maskell
Recommends Approval subject to applicable renewable energy being incorporated into the build such as the use of rainwater.
(NC)
Councillor F B Vernon returned to the meeting.
h) 43977 Installation of 2 ccu refrigeration units on roof, Marks and Spencer, 78 High Street, Barnstaple
Applicant: Marks and Spencer Plc
Recommends Approval
(NC)
i) 43987 Listed building application for conversion of store to form 1 flat, Store Adjacent to Masonic Hall, Trafalgar Lawn, Barnstaple
Applicant: Masonic Hall Committee
Recommends Approval
(NC)
PT276 POSSIBLE PLANNING INFRINGEMENTS, HIGHWAY CONCERNS AND MOBILE LENGTHSMAN REPORTS
Councillor S P Harvey submitted the following report:
Residents have reported that the van is being parked on the pavement, photograph enclosed, outside Grattons Butchers. Boutport Street, Barnstaple
Councillor Miss C Upcott submitted the following complaint: -
The potholes that were reported at the last meeting have been filled in but in a very poor condition and they will not last long, Heppenstall Road, Barnstaple.
RESOLVED that the Committee Clerk forward these complaints to the relevant authority.
(NC)
PT277 DECISION NOTICES
The following Decision Notices were received: -
43456 Installation of various replacement signs at Tesco Store, Rose Lane, Barnstaple – Approved (TC- Approval to the replacement of existing signs, further planning applications should be submitted for any new signs)
43414 Siting of 2 non-illuminated fascia signs (amended description) at H Samuel Ltd, 73 High Street, Barnstaple – Further Amended Decision Notice – Approved (TC – Refusal)
RESOLVED that the information be received and noted.
(NC)
PT278 DISPOSED APPLICATIONS
The following Disposed Application was received: -
38300 Outline application for demolition of outbuilding and erection of block of apartments, R/O 108 Newport Road, Barnstaple
RESOLVED that the information be received and noted.
(NC)
PT279 WINDSOR ROAD
The Committee received correspondence from the Windsor Road Residents Group regarding the trees in Windsor Road and the wildlife area/corridor at Scotts Moor.
The Committee felt that the landowner has complied with the law as far as the trees are concerned but improved streetlights possibly with longer arms so the light shines further for the area could be looked into.
RESOLVED
That the Committee Clerk writes to Councillor B Greenslade and request if improved streetlights can be installed in this area.
That the information be received and noted.
(NC)
PT280 STOPPING UP OF HIGHWAY
The Committee received a notice of stopping up of an area of highway (verge) adjacent to and between A39 Atlantic Highway and 22 Fallow Fields (Nr Landkey Road), Barnstaple, Devon.
RESOLVED that the information be received and noted.
(NC)
PT281 EDUCATION CONTRIBUTIONS CODE OF PRACTICE
The Committee received notice that the North Devon District Council has now adopted the Education Contributions Code of Practice as a Supplementary Planning Document within the Local Development Framework for North Devon.
RESOLVED that the information be received and noted.
(NC)
PT282 DEVON RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP
The Committee received the Devon Rural Transport Partnership Winter Newsletter for 2007.
RESOLVED that the information be received and noted.
(NC)
Meeting ended at 7.50pm.
Chairman
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Unapproved
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