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Cllrs Present: Stutt, J.Turner, N.Turner, Cowle, Bowers, King,
Camilleri, Griffiths, Hodgson & de Louvois.
Cllrs Apologies: J.Colgrave
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4.2.5. PLANNING
A) Returned from TDC
a) 1/0144/2004/FUL: Conversion & extension of threshing barn to
accommodation facility, extension of existing modern farm building,
erection of hay storage building, outdoor menage, car park,cross country
course & mixed use of land for agricultural & equestrian use,
Southcott Farm, Winkleigh: APPROVED
b) 1/2347/2004/FUL: Workshop & yard for class B8 general industrial
use, Land at Winkleigh Airfield: REFUSED
c) 1/2514/2004/FUL: Motorbike storage building, Land adjacent to 27
Westcotts Drive, Winkleigh : APPROVED
d) 1/2312/2004/FUL: Conversion of redundant barn & rebuilding of
attached building to provide domestic accommodation for owners use only,
Ward Farm, Winkleigh : REFUSED
e) 1/2209/2004/FUL: 9 no timber holiday cabins (1 no. to double as show
cabin), 2 fishing lakes, wildlife garden and run a professional fishing
operation, Orchard adjoining Western Barn, Hatherleigh Road, Winkleigh
: APPROVED
f) 1/2530/2004/FUL: Erection of unit for storage and processing of reed
for thatching supplies, Beechlea, Winkleigh : REFUSED
g) 1/2522/2004/COU: Change of use from agricultural for the storage
of reed to B8 use (storage & distribution), Existing unit at Beechlea,
Winkleigh : REFUSED
Cllrs asked the Clerk to read out TDC's responses for applications b,
f & g. Cllrs discussed at length concerns about where in the Parish
industrial development would be considered appropriate by TDC. The Chairman
asked that this issue be dealt with later in the meeting under the agenda
heading "Land Use".
B) New Applications
a) 1/0188/2005/FUL: A cover for trailer & land rover (open shed),
Welaway, Torrington Road, Winkleigh : APPROVED : All in favour
b) 1/0093/2005/LBC: Rear extension, renovation of building to front
of main building, Cadditon Farmhouse, Caddition Farm, Bondleigh : APPROVED:
All in favour.
c) 1/0140/2005/FUL: Car Port, Maryfield Stable Green, Wembworthy : APPROVED
: 9 in favour, Cllr Hodgson abstained.
d) 1/0296/2005/FUL: Proposed demolition of existing premises and erection
of 1 no. cottage with integral parking and 4no. 2-bed apartments with
under-storey parking, Former Stove Centre, Exeter Road, Winkleigh :
Cllr N Turner raised concerns over a three storey building dominating
the properties on Exeter Road and said he felt the proposal was out
of scale and inappropriate for a conservation area. Cllr J.Turner said
he was also concerned about inadequate parking facilities. Cllr de Louvois
said that the Parish Council had previously agreed that they would not
approve any new developments in the Parish until the sewerage infrastructure
had been improved. Cllr de Louvois said he had also noted that the yellow
site notice was not posted and therefore the community had not had the
opportunity to let Cllrs know their opinions and suggested that the
Parish Council defer their decision until the notices are posted. Cllr
Hodgson said that he felt that the Parish does need to have dwellings
of this size to broaden the market for buyers but agreed with the concerns
raised by Cllrs . He further responded that he felt the application
should not be deferred as the PC would have a deadline for response.
Following debate Cllr Bowers proposed that this application be REFUSED
for the following reasons:
a. Out of scale 3 storey development
b. There may be deficiencies in the off road parking facilities
c. Design lacks local distinctiveness in the Conservation area.
d. Inadequate sewerage infrastructure to accommodate further development
in the village.
2nd Cllr de Louvois: All in favour: MOTION CARRIED :REFUSED
The Chairman said that he agreed with Cllr Hodgson that the parish does
need smaller dwellings but that this application in particular was inappropriate
and that this should be reported to TDC.
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5.2.5. MATTERS ARISING
a) Biomass
The Clerk gave an update of actions taken since the last meeting including
advising Cllrs that TDC will not determine PPL's application in March
and that if the application goes to the Plans Committee it would be
in April at the earliest.
The Clerk also advised that Mr Seaman has said that he was still happy
to meet with representatives of the PC to discuss S106 requirements.
The Chairman discussed the recent "rumour" in the village
that PPL's application had been withdrawn stating that this was not
the case as TDC have not received any notification and therefore the
application is still in the system. Cllr Camilleri said he felt that
TDC were not keeping the PC or the community fully informed of the current
position. Cllr Camilleri also raised concerns about the large puddle
that has formed on the SWRDA owned land where the test holes had been
dug for the EIA. He said that following investigations he believes that
a land drain has been broken.
b) Self Help Emergency Planning
Cllr de Louvois addressed the PC regarding the draft response to DCC
in respect of emergency planning for flooding. It was proposed by Cllr
Camilleri that the response by Cllr de Louvois be ratified by the PC
- 2nd Cllr N.Turner : All in favour.
Cllr De Louvois also stated that he had been asked to raise issues regarding
the location of fire hydrants in the village reporting that following
a recent fire at Kingsley Plastics it had been discovered that the nearest
fire hydrant was at the top of Hatherleigh Road. Following discussions
it was proposed by Cllr King that the PC write to the Fire Services
and request a fully survey of fire hydrant locations especially in relation
to high risk properties - 2nd Cllr Bowers : All in favour
c) Traffic Plan
The Clerk gave an update advising that she had been in contact with
DCC & the Police as instructed . She had been advised that the priority
for the PC was to investigate the traffic report suggestions and agree
which of the suggestions they feel the PC could support before funding
& feasibility are an issue. DCC & the Police would then meet
with representatives from the PC to discuss the funding and feasibility
once the PC have agreed their "wish list". It was proposed
by Cllr Hodgson that an extraordinary meeting be called for Wednesday
13th April, 7.30 for the PC to fully debate the Traffic Group report
and recommendations - 2nd Cllr J.Turner - All in favour. Cllr Bowers
stated that she felt the Traffic Group should be invited to this meeting
to explain the reasons behind the suggestions and also to clarify any
queries that may arise. Following discussions it was agreed that the
Traffic Group would be invited to attend as members of the public and
that the Chairman was able to ask for any clarification etc from the
public at the meeting
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The Clerk also reported under this agenda item that she had been contacted
by the owner of Keswick House in Winkleigh Square regarding a letter
issued on behalf of the Parish Council concerning the condition of the
property following the February meeting. The Clerk reported that Mrs
Freeman was very unhappy with the contents of the letter itself and
the request made by the PC to address the cob when she has been in contact
with the PC stating that traffic concerns are resulting in the problems
with the exterior of the property. Cllrs agreed that the Clerk had acted
as instructed and stated their full support. It was agreed that the
contents of the letter sent by Mrs Freeman would be discussed at the
extraordinary meeting as it detailed traffic issues.
d) Land Use
The Chairman addressed the Cllrs and discussed the document he had written
and circulated to all Cllrs for consideration. The Chairman stated that
he felt that land use issues are a reoccurring matter for the PC to
address and that he felt that the PC should be looking at agreeing a
firm land use policy rather than attempting to deal with each individual
case at a time. Cllr J Turner stated that it had been the Policy of
the Parish Council for many years to support light industrial development
on Winkleigh Airfield.
Cllr Camilleri stated that the Planning Inspectorate had upheld TDC's
decision to refuse the planning application for Westleigh developments
on Winkleigh Airfield. Cllr Camilleri said he felt TDC had mislead the
inspectorate in connection with previous permissions granted for Gerrydown
Business Park. Following debate Cllr Hodgson asked for Cllr Camilleri
to provide evidence to back up his concerns stating that the PC could
only discuss if they had this evidence. Cllr Camilleri also raised concerns
about developments at Beechlea.
The Chairman stated that this particular example added to his belief
that the PC should be looking at a broad policy to prevent dealing with
individual applications such as this in this way. The Chairman stated
that he agreed that TDC's Local Plan was very restrictive an unsatisfactory
for the parish but stressed that he felt negotiations with TDC were
essential. The Chairman said that he felt that the PC need to organise
themselves in an appropriate was to formally make a policy for land
use in the parish and proposed that the Parish Council formally undertake
the task of :
1. Making a proper study of the requirements of the Winkleigh Civil
Parish with regard to land use, including implications from the Parish
Plan data.
2. Working out with Torridge District Council their aspirations for
land use in the Civil Parish.
3. Establishing a policy for all land use issues, based on above.
4. Take the necessary steps to ensure that this policy is fully incorporated
in the new Local Planning Framework & room for flexibility in the
current Local Plan.
5. Making a permanent provision for monitoring land use matters and
for review of policy.
2nd Cllr Bowers : All in favour.
The Chairman asked for Cllrs who were interested in getting involved
with this important issue to contact him and further stated that any
group asked to look at this matter must be directed effectively and
appropriately.
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