Agenda and minutes
Venue: Otter Room/Clyst Room, Blackdown House, Honiton
Contact: Wendy Harris, Democratic Services Officer 01395 517542; email wharris@eastdevon.gov.uk
Link: Planning Committee 24 April 2023 plans and photographs
Media
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Minutes of the previous meeting PDF 356 KB Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 28 March 2023. Minutes: The minutes of the Planning Committee held on 28 March 2022 were confirmed as a true record. |
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Minutes: Minute 121. 22/1954/MOUT (Major) EXMOUTH LITTLEHAM. Councillor Olly Davey, Affects Non-registerable Interest, had met with some of the objectors for this application and had also attended a presentation where the scheme was outlined.
Minute 121. 22/1954/MOUT (Major) EXMOUTH LITTLEHAM. In accordance with the code of good practice for Councillors and Officers dealing with planning matters as set out in the constitution Councillors Eileen Wragg, Colin Brown, Olly Davey, Bruce De Saram, David Key, Richard Lawrence, Geoff Pratt and Philip Skinner advised receiving lobbying emails in respect of this application.
Minute 122. 22/0783/MFUL (Major) WHIMPLE & ROCKBEARE. Councillor Olly Davey, Affects Non-registerable Interest, Member of Devon Wildlife Trust.
Minute 122. 22/0783/MFUL (Major) WHIMPLE & ROCKBEARE. Councillor Philip Skinner, Affects Non-registerable Interest, as Ward Member had met with different people at different times about this application.
Minute 122. 22/0783/MFUL (Major) WHIMPLE & ROCKBEARE. Councillor Richard Lawrence, Affects Non-registerable Interest, as Ward Member had been in contact with people about this application.
Minute 122. 22/0783/MFUL (Major) WHIMPLE & ROCKBEARE. In accordance with the code of good practice for Councillors and Officers dealing with planning matters as set out in the constitution Councillors Eileen Wragg, Colin Brown, Olly Davey, Bruce De Saram, David Key, Richard Lawrence, Geoff Pratt and Philip Skinner advised receiving lobbying/information emails in respect of this application.
The Chair sought advice from the Planning Solicitor for clarification in the constitution about Members meeting with objectors, supporters or attending presentations. In response the Planning Solicitor advised that to safeguard members it was encouraged that members should only attend formal site visits or officer led presentations for any planning application. |
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Planning appeal statistics PDF 26 KB Update from the Development Manager
Minutes: The Committee noted there were no appeal decisions received for this month. |
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22/1954/MOUT (Major) EXMOUTH LITTLEHAM PDF 594 KB Douglas Gardens, Douglas Avenue, Exmouth. Minutes: Applicant: Littleham 2010 Ltd., c/o Bell Cornwell.
Location: Douglas Gardens, Douglas Avenue, Exmouth.
Proposal: Outline application with all matters except access reserved for up to 44 residential units including demolition of 76 Douglas Avenue, open space provision, drainage and the creation of a linking pedestrian access.
RESOLVED: 1. The appropriate assessment forming part of the report be adopted. 2. Approve as per officer’s recommendation with delegated authority to Assistant Director – Strategic Planning and Development Management in consultation with the Chair and Ward Members to amend Condition 9 to make it clear that notwithstanding the submitted drainage details there shall be no discharge of surface water to the combined sewer. |
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22/0783/MFUL (Major) WHIMPLE & ROCKBEARE PDF 857 KB Land east of Rutton Farm, Rull Lane, Whimple, EX5 2NX. Minutes: Applicant: Aura Power Developments Limited.
Location: Land east of Rutton Farm, Rull Lane, Whimple, EX5 2NX.
Proposal: Construction and operation of a ground mounted solar farm, with permission being required for 40 years, comprising solar arrays, equipment housing, sub-station, fencing, ancillary equipment, landscaping and associated development.
RESOLVED: Deferred to allow negotiations with the applicant to seek to secure amendments to minimise the visual impact of the development when viewed from the road to the south of the site. |
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22/1761/FUL (Minor) WOODBURY & LYMPSTONE PDF 433 KB Land at Venmore Barn, Woodbury, EX5 1LD. Minutes: Applicant: Mr R House.
Location: Land at Venmore Barn, Woodbury, EX5 1LD.
Proposal: Conversion and extension of existing buildings to create two residential dwellings, construction of six dwellings with associated landscaping, infrastructure and works and demolition of existing buildings.
RESOLVED: Approved contrary to officer’s recommendation with delegated authority to Assistant Director – Strategic Planning and Development Management in consultation with the Chair and Ward Members to draft appropriate planning conditions and subject to an appropriate Section 106 agreement to secure required planning obligations.
Members gave greater weight to the site being brownfield and the scheme including the conversion of the two existing buildings (in line with Policy D8) and applying the tilted balance as there is no five year land supply. |
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22/1279/FUL (Minor) BUDLEIGH & RALEIGH PDF 334 KB Land at Frogmore Road, East Budleigh. Minutes: Applicant: Clinton Devon Estates.
Location: Land at Frogmore Road, East Budleigh.
Proposal: Demolition of detached garage and erection of proposed detached dwelling.
RESOLVED: Approved as per officer’s recommendation. |