Agenda and minutes

Minutes of the Meeting held on 18 September 2019 (previously circulated)

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Meeting held on 18 September 2019 be signed as a correct record.   

Items which in the opinion of the Chairman should be considered at the meeting as matters of urgency.

No item was raised as a matter of urgency.

Report of the Chief Planner (PTE/19/39), attached

(Councillor J Yabsley declared a personal interest in this item by virtue of his membership of the North Devon District Council)

(Councillor A Davis and Mr D Black (on behalf of the applicant, Devon County Council) attended under the Council’s Public Participation Scheme and spoke to this item in support of the application).

The Committee considered the Report of the Chief Planner (PTE/19/39) on proposed improvement works at the existing Bishop’s Tawton Roundabout where the A377 and B3138 meet the A361 Barnstaple Bypass, including provision of an underpass for pedestrians and cyclists.

The Chief Planner’s Report gave a reasoned assessment of the proposal, referring to all relevant policies and summarising the comments and views of interested parties received prior to the meeting.

The matter having been debated and having regard to the main material planning policies and requirements,

it was MOVED by Councillor J Brook, SECONDED by Councillor G Gribble and

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix I of this report and with an additional condition relating to the installation of a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system to monitor use in the underpass (with any subsequent changes to the conditions being agreed in consultation with the Chair and local member).

Report of the Chief Planner (PTE/19/40) attached

The Committee received the report of the Chief Planner (PTE/19/40) of action taken under delegated powers.