Minutes of the Planning & Highways’ Committee Meeting held in the Town Council Committee Room, Manor Offices, Holsworthy, Wednesday 24th January 2018at 5pm

Present:Cllr. Sanders, Briggs, Haynes, Hutchings, Parkinson & Punter

In Attendance:Town Clerk

Assistant to the Town Clerk (ATTC)

240.Apologies

Cllr. Musker

241.Declarations of Interests

The Chairman asked Councillors to declare any interests on items on the Agenda as they arose.

242. Minutes of the Last Meeting

Cllr. Briggs proposed that the Minutes of the Planning and Highways Meeting held on the 15th November 2017 be signed as a true and accurate record. Cllr. Haynes seconded the proposal which was carried. (Vote: 5 For, 0 Against, 1 Abstentions).

243.Matters Arising

Item 237 BCllr. Punter requested clarificationon Parking Restrictions (Chapel Street, Holsworthy)The TC explained the 2A & 2B options in relation to the Parking Restrictions.It had been agreed that the preferred option was 2B. DCC Highways had agreed the current yellow lines,the Town Councilhad suggested double, but this was declined. The Council had explained to DCC that the proposal would only push the issue of parked cars further down. The TC and Cllr. Hutchings confirmed that the public have been informed to report any concerns to DCC Highways.

Item 238

The TC confirmed that a Company had now been appointed to carry out a Tree Survey for both Stanhope Park and Badock Gardens and would as part of this worktag the trees and plot them.

244. To Discuss and Recommend Decisions on the following Planning Applications and any others Received Prior to the Meeting.

Applications

1/1223/2017

Bude Road Garage, Bude Road, Demolition of existing petrol filling station and

Holsworthy, Devon redevelopment to provide a new petrol filling station facility with forecourt shop/sales building, customer car parking and associated services

Interest:None

Observation:No objections to this application. However, Holsworthy Town Council would like clarification on the opening/closing times of the Petrol filling station and shop as this information is not recorded anywhere on the documents provided. If the proposal is for the shop to be open for 24 hours, the Council seek clarification

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on any environmental impact to the neighbouring housing in the immediate area and surrounding, as well as the licencing implications if alcohol is to be sold.

1/0027/20018/DIS

Site of Holsworthy Office, Discharge of Condition 3 of Planning Approval

1 The Cattle Market,

Underlane

Holsworthy

Interest:None

Observation:No objections to this application.

245.To receive decisions from the District/County Council on previous applications.

Permissions

1/1026/2017/OUT

Overdale, North Road, Outline application with all matters reserved for erection of a Holsworthy detached dwelling

1/1087/2017Reserved matters application pursuant to

Land North Of Home Meadow1/0268/2017/OUT –Approval of the details of layout,

Stanbury Crossscale, appearance, access and landscaping

North Road,

Holsworthy

1/0945/2017/FULProposed new roof and gable end

3 Church Cottages

Church Lane

Holsworthy

1/0904/2017/FULDemolition of existing buildings and erection of

Land at North Road dwelling

Holsworthy,

1/1103/2016/FULM

Land At Former HolsworthyPlot substitutions including addition of eight units at

Livestock Market the Former Holsworthy Livestock Market site which

Underlane Lanewas previously granted consent for residential

Holsworthy development of 91 dwellings on 28th January 2014 (1/0923/2012/FULM).

Refused/Appeal

1/1025/2017/FUL

21 North Road, HolsworthyConstruction of one 2-bedroom bungalow

1/0373/2017/OUTMOutline planning application for residential

Land At North Road development (up to 170 dwellings) principle and

Holsworthyaccess to be considered only with all other matters reserved

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246.To discuss any Highway Matters

Cllr. Hutchings confirmed that DCC Highways are aware of the drainage issues in Glebelands Glebe Meadows and Sanctuary Rd. County Cllr. B. Parsons is also aware and has been in communication with DCC Highways to ascertain the best outcome for all residents, as the area is split into three areas of ownership: private, Westward Housing & DCC.

The TC confirmed that sewage/drain issues have also been reported to DCC Highways and they are aware of the 2 main areas which are outside the butchers in the Square and Peter Peter Wright Fore Street.

247.Town Clerks Report (for information only)

The TC had nothing further to report.

248. Close

Cllr Sanders closed the meeting at 5.35pm

Signature …………………………………… Date ………………………………

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