Agenda and draft minutes

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 10.00 am

Venue: Council Chamber, Blackdown House, Honiton

Contact: Wendy Harris, Democratic Services Officer 01395 517542; email wendy.harris@eastdevon.gov.uk

Link: Planning Committee 24 February 2026 plans and photographs

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Items
No.	Item
78.	Minutes of the previous meeting PDF 114 KB Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 9 February 2026. Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting held on 9 February 2026 were agreed as a true and accurate record.
79.	Declarations of interest Guidance is available online to Councillors and co-opted members on making declarations of interest Minutes: Minute 84. 25/0382/VAR, 25/0383/VAR, 25/0384/VAR & 25/0944/V106 (Other) DUNKESWELL & OTTERHEAD. Councillor Colin Brown, Affects Non-registerable Interest, is a EDDC ward member. Minute 84. 25/0382/VAR, 25/0383/VAR, 25/0384/VAR & 25/0944/V106 (Other) DUNKESWELL & OTTERHEAD. Councillor Yehudi Levine, Affects Non-registerable Interest, is a EDDC ward member. Minute 84 25/0382/VAR, 25/0383/VAR, 25/0384/VAR & 25/0944/V106 In accordance with the Code of Good Practice for Councillors and Officers dealing with planning matters as set out in the Constitution, the Committee advised lobbying in respect of this application. Minute 84 25/0382/VAR, 25/0383/VAR, 25/0384/VAR & 25/0944/V106 Councillor Maddy Chapman declared that she had pre-determined this application so took no part in the discussion or vote. Minute 88. 23/2740/OUT (Minor) EXMOUTH HALSDON In accordance with the Code of Good Practice for Councillors and Officers dealing with planning matters as set out in the Constitution, the Committee advised lobbying in respect of this application. Minute 88. 23/2740/OUT (Minor) EXMOUTH HALSDON. Councillor Aurora Bailey, Affects Non-registerable Interest, is an Exmouth Councillor. Minute 88. 23/2740/OUT (Minor) EXMOUTH HALSDON. Councillor Brian Bailey, Affects Non-registerable Interest, is an Exmouth Councillor. Minute 88. 23/2740/OUT (Minor) EXMOUTH HALSDON. Councillor Olly Davey, Affects Non-registerable Interest, is an Exmouth Councillor. Minute 88. 23/2740/OUT (Minor) EXMOUTH HALSDON. Councillor Steve Gazzard, Affects Non-registerable Interest, is an Exmouth Councillor. Minute 88. 23/2740/OUT (Minor) EXMOUTH HALSDON. Councillor Tim Dumper, Affects Non-registerable Interest, is a EDDC ward member and the Vice Chair for Planning for Exmouth Town Council.
80.	Matters of urgency Information on matters of urgency is available online Minutes: There were no matters of urgency.
81.	Confidential/exempt item(s) 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. Minutes: There were none.
82.	Planning appeal statistics PDF 270 KB Update from the Development Manager Minutes: The Committee noted the appeal statistics report.
83.	25/0382/VAR, 25/0383/VAR, 25/0384/VAR & 25/0944/V106 (Other) DUNKESWELL & OTTERHEAD PDF 662 KB View the declarations of interest for item 83. Dunkeswell Raceway, Dunkeswell, EX14 4AH. Minutes: Applicant: Dunkeswell Raceway Limited Location: Dunkeswell Raceway Dunkeswell EX14 4AH Proposal: 25/0382/VAR: Variation of wording of condition 4, and removal of condition 3 for planning permission 05/0540/FUL 25/0383/VAR: Variation of wording of condition1 and removal of condition 2 for planning approval 06/3353/FUL 25/0384/VAR: Removal of condition 1 and condition 3 and variation of wording of condition 4 for variation 15/0280/VAR 25/0944/V106: Application to discharge Section 106 Agreement pursuant to planning permissions 05/0540/FUL and 06/3353/FUL RESOLVED: The four applications at Dunkeswell were refused contrary to the officer recommendation for the following 2 reasons: The increased frequency of noise arising from the proposal to extend the days and hours of use of the karting track will have a significant adverse impact on the residential amenity of nearby residents, in particular within the village of Shelwell. As such the proposal is contrary to Policies D1 and EN14 of the East Devon Local Plan, 2013 to 2031 The increased frequency of noise arising from the proposal to extend the days and hours of use of the karting track will have a significant adverse impact on the tranquillity of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape and will fail to further the purpose of the National Landscape contrary to Strategy 46 of the East Devon Local Plan, 2013 to 2031 Delegated authority was given to officers to add relevant neighbourhood plan and NPPF references to the reasons for refusal.
84.	25/0368/MFUL (Major) WEST HILL & AYLESBEARE PDF 800 KB Rosamondford Farm, Perkins Village, Devon, EX5 2JG. Minutes: Applicant Mr Sam Slade Location Rosamondford Farm Perkins Village Devon EX5 2JG Proposal Construction of four dwellings, formation of new access track and associated landscaping RESOLVED: Refused as per officer recommendation.
85.	25/2125/VAR (Other) BUDLEIGH & RALEIGH PDF 494 KB Toilets, Salting Hill, Budleigh Salterton. Minutes: Applicant Mr Jorge Pineda-Langford (EDDC) Location Toilets Salting Hill Budleigh Salterton Proposal Retrospective variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on planning permission 23/2626/FUL (Proposal to demolish existing public toilets, and replace with a new public toilet building), to relocate downpipes, add extractor fans, emergency beacons, and mesh security fencing and repositioning of door. RESOLVED: Approval as per officer recommendation.
86.	25/2209/FUL (Minor) WEST HILL & AYLESBEARE PDF 2 MB Land adjoining White Farm Lane, West Hill, Ottery St Mary. Minutes: Applicant Mr Andrew and Paul Lightfoot Location Land Adjoining White Farm Lane West Hill Ottery St Mary Proposal Construction of 1no. dwelling RESOLVED: Refused contrary to officer recommendation for the following reason: The siting of the dwelling in close proximity to trees would lead to pressure to fell and/or prune the trees which would result in adverse impacts on the landscape character and amenity of the area and biodiversity, contrary to Strategies 46 and 47 and Policies D1 and D3 of the East Devon Local Plan, 2013 to 2031. Delegated authority was given to officers to add relevant neighbourhood plan and NPPF references to the reasons for refusal.
87.	23/2740/OUT (Minor) EXMOUTH HALSDON PDF 807 KB View the declarations of interest for item 87. Land south of Courtlands Lane, Exmouth. Minutes: Applicant Mr B Penny Location Land South of Courtlands Lane Exmouth Proposal Outline permission for the construction of up to six dwellings sought with all matters reserved other than access RESOLVED: Refused contrary to officer recommendation for the following reason: The proposed development would adversely impact the undeveloped and open status of this designated Coastal Preservation Area and would not help to conserve and enhance the quality and local distinctiveness of the natural and historic landscape character of the area. The harm arising significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of developing 6 open market dwellings on the site. As such the development is contrary to Strategies 44 and 46 of the East Devon Local Plan, 2013 to 2031. Delegated authority was given to officers to add relevant neighbourhood plan and NPPF references to the reasons for refusal.