Present: Cllrs King, Bowers, Cowle, J.Turner, Hodgson, Griffiths, N.Turner, De Louvois & Camilleri

Apologies: Cllrs Stutt & Leahy

Public Discussion

E1.1.7 PLANNING

A) Returned from TDC

a) 1/2097/2006/FUL: First Floor extension and enabling works, The Mount, High Street, Winkleigh : REFUSED (PC Approved 11/06)

b) 1/1802/2005/FUL: Erection of a steel building for housing cattle, Beechlea, Winkleigh : REFUSED (PC approved 10/05)

c) 1/2300/2006/FUL: Reconstruction of agricultural building and retrospective application for poultry sheds and polytunnel, Betham Stable Green , Hollocombe: APPROVED (PC Approved 11/06)

d) 1/2177/2006/FUL: Retrospective application - replacing lean-to roof with pitched roof and alterations to create living accommodation, Tuckers House, Fore St, Winkleigh : APPLICATION WITHDRAWN

B) New Applications

a) 1/2190/2006/FUL: Change of use from agricultural to equine including the erection of timber stable block consisting of 4 stables and tack room, Land adjacent to Betham Bungalow, Stable Green, Hollocombe
Cllrs raised concerns about the permanent change of use requested on this application stating that this could detract from the rural agricultural surrounds. It was proposed that Approval is given for the erection of the stable block but oppose the formal change of use of the land - 2nd Cllr Camilleri: voting: 7 for, 1 against, 1 abstention (Cllr Cowle): MOTION CARRIED.

b) 1/2526/2006/FUL: Plots 4,9,10 & 11 - Erection of 4 dwellings, Townsend Farm, Winkleigh

Cllrs discussed at length particularly in connection with the sewerage provision for this development. Cllr De Louvois stated that neither TDC or SWW have responded to PC requests for confirmation of the adequacy of the sewerage infrastructure in the village. The Clerk advised that she had spoken with the Planning Officer who had advised that negotiations between the developers and SWW had been completed and that the new development would be connected to the mains sewerage system. Cllrs instructed the Clerk to contact TDC, SWW & The Environment Agency to request in writing confirmation of the suitability and adequacy of the main sewerage system.

Cllr Hodgson raised again the request for funding for the pre-school relocation as requested in all previous applications for this site adding that a further consideration is the request for the use of local stone and other materials in the buildings.

Following lengthy discussions it was proposed by Cllr J.Turner "that the application be APPROPVED SUBJECT TO confirmation from the Environment Agency that the sewerage infrastructure is adequate to accommodate the development, that local materials are used in the development and further that a request is made for a financial contribution to Winkleigh Pre-School to assist with relocation costs - 2nd Cllr Camilleri: voting 5 for, 2 against, 2 abstentions: MOTION CARRIED/

c) 1/2565/2006/FUL: Retrospective application- replacing outhouse lean-to roof with pitched and alterations to create living accommodation, Tuckers House, Fore Street, Winkleigh

Cllr Bowers read out a letter from the resident of the neighbouring property objecting to this application. Following a lengthy discussion it was proposed by Cllr J.Turner "that the application be APPROVED SUBJECT TO the inclusion of a clause which assures that at no time will the building be used as independent accommodation form the main house, that it will not be occupied by non-family members, is not used for holiday let and can not be sold on as a separate entity from the main house known as Tuckers House - 2nd Cllr Camilleri: voting 7 for, 1 against, 1 abstentions ( Cllr Cowle): MOTION CARRIED.

d) 1/2586/2006/REM: New dwelling, 58 Westcots Drive, Winkleigh

Following discussions where it was stated by the PC that this was the second REM application for 58 Westcots drive following the outline approval. It was proposed by Cllr Hodgson that this application be REFUSED on the same grounds as the previous application ie. Lack of private amenity space, over development of an already high density development and the loss of a turning point- 2nd Cllr J.Turner: voting 8 for, 0 against, 1 abstention (Cllr Cowle)

e) 1/2637/2006/FUL: Conservatory, 1 Bullow View, Winkleigh

Proposed by Cllr Turner APPROVED- 2nd Cllr De Louvois: voting 7 for, 0 against, 1 abstention (Cllr Cowle): MOTION CARRIED.

f) 1/2648/2006/FUL: First Floor extension and enabling works, The Mount, High Street, Winkleigh

Proposed by Cllr De Louvois APPROVE - 2nd Cllr Camilleri: voting 7 for, 0 against, 1 abstention (Cllr Cowle) : MOTION CARRIED.

a) Bus Shelter
Cllr J.Turner spoke in connection with the erection of a plaque on the shelter. Cllrs were advised that the cost of a 6x2 brass plaque with engraving would be £25.35. Cllr Turner requested authorisation from the Parish Council to purchase a plaque for the bus shelter and also to organise a further plaque for the village notice board. It was proposed by Cllr King and seconded by Cllr Cowle that approval is given to Cllr Turner to organise the purchase of 2 plaques on behalf of Winkleigh Parish Council - All in favour: MOTION CARRIED.

b) Cemetery Porch
Cllrs were advised that two quotes have been received for replacing the storm damaged windows in the Cemetery Bungalow. Following discussion it was proposed by Cllr J.Turner to accept the quote issued by Mr John Blythe for £384.00 to replace the broken window in the cemetery porch with a new white uPVC window to match the existing bungalow windows - 2nd Cllr Hodgson: All in favour: MOTION CARRIED.

a) Footpath No 3 Winkleigh
Cllrs had been requested to consider DCC's consultation on the proposed concurrent public path extinguishment and creation orders, Footpath No 3 Winkleigh. Cllr De Louvois gave a detailed explanation of the situation advising that this consultation was only the first step in the system and that the PC will be further consulted later . Cllr De Louvois stated that the landowner was moving the footpath, not removing the footpath, and that all cost would be met by the Landowner further proposing that the Parish Council raise no objections - 2nd Cllr Griffiths: voting: 7 for, 0 against, 1 abstention (Cllr Hodgson): MOTION CARRIED.

There being no further matters to discuss the meeting was declared closed at 8.25pm