4. Minutes of the Previous Meeting

It was proposed by Councillor J McKenzie, seconded by Councillor L Hellyer and resolved to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 24 June 2026 as a correct record.

(Vote – For:5, Against: 0, Abstention: 0)

5. Consideration of Planning Applications

To consider and resolve the enclosed Planning applications on behalf of the Council.

a. Application No. 1/0440/2026/FUL

Erection of 1no. dwelling and associated works, public bench and landscaping

Location: Land At Grid Reference 243890 125702, High Park Close, Bideford, Devon

Applicant: Mr Paul Knox

Date Received: 17 June 2026

It was proposed by Councillor P Lawrence, seconded by Councillor J McKenzie and resolved to recommend to the local planning authority Torridge District Council that the application be refused on the basis that Devon County Highways objected as the proposal would require the removal of public highway rights, which the Highway Authority would not support and Southwest Water objected as the proposed discharge of surface water to the public combined sewerage network is not an accepted method of surface water disposal.

(Vote – For:0, Against:5, Abstention:0)

b. Application No. 1/0448/2026/FUL

Use of building as class E (c)(ii) office space, replacement roof and glazed facade, inclusion of PV and associated works

Location: Old Bridge Antiques, The Pill, Kingsley Road, Bideford

Applicant: Blueberry Estates

Date Received: 25 June 2026

It was proposed by Councillor L Hellyer, seconded by Councillor J McKenzie and resolved to recommend to the local planning authority Torridge District Council to approve the application.

(Vote – For:5, Against:0, Abstention:0)

  • c. Application No. 1/0449/2026/FUL

Alterations to existing shop front

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