Agenda and minutes

Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 30 January 2024.

The minutes of the Planning Committee held on 30 January 2024 were confirmed as a true record.

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Minute 124. 23/1752/FUL (Minor) EXMOUTH LITTLEHAM.

In accordance with the Code of Good Practice for Councillors and Officers dealing with planning matters as set out in the constitution Councillor Brian Bailey advised lobbying in respect of this application.

Minute 125. 22/2717/FUL (Minor) EXMOUTH LITTLEHAM.

In accordance with the Code of Good Practice for Councillors and Officers dealing with planning matters as set out in the constitution Councillor Brian Bailey advised lobbying in respect of this application

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There were none.

To agree any items to be dealt with after the public (including press) have been excluded. There are no items that officers recommend should be dealt with in this way.

There were none.

Update from the Development Manager

The Committee noted the Development Manager’s report which included the withdrawal of an appeal for planning application 22/2533/MOUT – land north of Oak Road, West Hill for the erection of 23 dwellings.

The Committee received an update on the public inquiry for the battery storage unit at Pound Lane, Hawkchurch.  The Development Manager advised the Inspectorate had dismissed the appeal on health and safety and environmental reasons. 

The planning applications below followed the revised running order.

Land to the east of Anning Road/Tithebarn Way, Redhayes.

Applicant:

Mr Paul Withers (Eagle One MMIII Ltd.)

Location:

Land to the east of Anning Road/Tithebarn Way, Redhayes, Exeter.

Proposal:

Variation of Condition 22 (requiring the development to connect to the Decentralised Energy Network) of planning permission 21/3148/MOUT (up-to 6000 sqm of office development) to allow flexibility for alternative heating options to be considered.

RESOLVED:

Refused as per officer recommendation.

Unit 6 & 7 Sideshore, Queens Drive, Exmouth.

Applicant:

Mr & Miss Oliver & Meg Bridge & Barnett.

Location:

Units 6 & 7 Sideshore, Queens Drive, Exmouth, EX8 2GD.

Proposal:

Retention of external decking area to provide additional seating.

RESOLVED:

1.     Refused as per officer recommendation.

2.     That action to remove the decking and all associated works which have been undertaken be authorised and that the landscaping as previously approved be reinstated.

13 Foxholes Hill, Exmouth, EX8 2DF.

Applicant:

Mr A Douglas.

Location:

13 Foxholes Hill, Exmouth, EX8 2DF.

Proposal:

Construction of a detached 2 x bed dwelling with associated parking and amenity space (including sections/topography plan/access and egress)

RESOLVED:

Approved with conditions as per officer recommendation.

Exeter Science Park, Clyst Honiton.

Councillor Simon Smith joined the meeting.

Applicant:

Ms Naomi Harnett (EDDC).

Location:

Exeter Science Park, Clyst Honiton.

Proposal:

Proposal for a new building to house an energy substation with associated vehicle access, boundary fencing, external works, infrastructure and landscaping.

RESOLVED:

Approved with conditions as per officer recommendation.

28 Connaught Road, Sidmouth, EX10 8TT.

Applicant:

Mr & Mrs G Symington.

Location:

28 Connaught Road, Sidmouth, EX10 8TT.

Proposal:

Single storey side/rear extension.

RESOLVED:

Approved with conditions as per officer recommendation.