Members of the public are welcome to attend a meeting of Combe Martin Parish Council which will be held on Monday 13th February 2023 at 7pm at the Community Centre.
Prior to the meeting starting officially, there will be an update from the National Trust about their work on Exmoor.
Agenda
1. Apologies.
To accept any apologies from Councillors.
2. Declarations of Interest.
To receive any declarations of interest (pecuniary or personal) and to note any dispensations granted by the Clerk.
3. Public Participation Period.
In line with Standing Orders, this item shall not exceed 30 minutes and a member of the public shall not speak for more than three minutes.
4. Minutes.
To approve and sign the minutes for the Parish Council meeting held on
Monday 9 January 2023. (Document)
5. Clerks Report.
To receive and note a report on actions taken since the last meeting and updates on ongoing projects. (Document)
6. Reports from Council Representatives (if any)
7. County and District Councillor Reports.
To receive and note reports from the County and District Councillors on their activities or the activities of their Council, which affect or relate to Combe Martin.
8. Police Report.
To receive and note the monthly Ilfracombe Neighbourhood Police Newsletter. (Document).
9. Planning. North Devon Council, the determining authority has asked for comments
from the Parish Council on applications affecting Combe Martin. At the time of
publication that was the following applications, but applications received after
publication may be considered:
76481 – Installation of two rapid electric vehicle charging Stations at Car Park, Glen Lyn, Borough Road, Combe Martin, EX34 0AN
76632 – Variation of condition 3 (external finishing materials) attached to planning permission 76138 (extension to dwelling) to allow for installation of UPVC windows and doors at 4 Park Lane, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0LL.
10. Planning. Exmoor National Park, the determining authority has asked for comments from the Parish Council on applications affecting Combe Martin. At the time of publication that was the following applications, but applications received after publication may be considered:
62/50/22/007 – Rowley Moor Farm, Kentisbury, Barnstaple. Proposal: Variation of conditions 2,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,16,17,18 for approved application 62/50/16/002
(Proposed erection of engine shed (1749Sqm), formation of railway sidings and
change of use of agricultural barn to railway workshop) to enable the staged
approach to construction and operation of the project.
62/50/22/008 – Site of the former Blackmoor Gate Hotel. Proposal: Variation of conditions 2,4, 5,6,7,8,9,11,13,16,17,18,19 and 20 for approved application
62/50/16/003 (Proposed change of use of site of former hotel to railway car park with 162 car parking spaces and pedestrian underpass to station. As per amended plan 11.05.16 and amended plans and details submitted 30.01.17 including further
information in respect of Environment Statement. As per additional information
02.03.17 and 17.01.18) to enable the staged approach to construction and operation of the project.
62/50/22/009 – Site of current public car park, Blackmoor Gate, Barnstaple, Devon. Proposal: Variation of conditions 2,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,13,16,17 and 20 for approved application 62/50/16/004 (Proposed demolition of public toilets and shelter, relocation of public car park, erection of new toilets and interpretation building
together with provision of public car park. As per additional information and plan dated 09.03.16 and amended plans and details submitted 30.01.17 including further information in respect of Environmental Statement. As per additional information 02.03.17 and 17.01.18 (amended description) to enable the staged approach to construction and operation of the project.
62/50/22/010 – Beacon Down Depot, Parracombe, Devon
Proposal: Variation of conditions 3,4,5 for approved application 62/50/17/002 (Proposed temporary use of part existing highways depot as Materials Recyling Centre in connection with reinstatement of phase IIA of the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway) to enable the staged approach to construction and operation of the project.
62/50/22/011 – Land between Killington Lane and Blackmoor Gate, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon.
Proposal: Variation of conditions 2,4,5, 6, 8,9, 10,11,13,16,19,20,21,22,23,24, 25,26,27,29,30,36,37,39 and 41 for approved application 62/50/16/001 (Proposed re-instatement of railway line and ancillary development. As per amended plans 11.05.16 and amended plans and details submitted 30.01.17 and amended plans, additional plans and information dated 01.11.17 including further information in respect of Environmental Statement. As per additional information dated
16.01.18) to enable the staged approach to construction and operation of the
project.
11. Planning Decisions.
To note the following decisions, made by North Devon Council:
75855 – Approved -Extensions to dwelling at Revel, Rews Close, Combe Martin,
EX34 0DW
76239 – Approved – Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 75610 – (Demolition of garage, shed and conservatory) at Bristol Channel View, Woodlands, Combe Martin, EX34 0AS
76372 – Approved – Conversion of stable block and garage to dwelling, ancillary to the main house and grounds. Stable at Jevington Hall, Combe Martin, EX34 0NS
76373 – Approved – Listed building application for conversion of stable block and garage to dwelling, ancillary to the main house and grounds. Stable at Jevington Hall, Combe Martin, EX34 0NS
76389 – Approved – Extension to dwelling at Suncrest, Park Lane, Combe Martin, EX34 0LL
12. Planning Decisions
To note the following decisions, made by Exmoor National Park:
None
13. Finance.
To approve the February “Payments to make” list, and to note the monthly “Payments Made”, and “Receipts” reports and the financial Dashboards from January.
14. Hollands Park playing field.
To consider the Council’s response to an enquiry about hiring the playing field and changing rooms.
15. Correspondence.
To note the correspondence. (if any)
16. Dates of future meetings.
To note the dates for the next Parish Council meeting – 13 March 2023
To agree a date for an Assets & Land Management Committee meeting.
17. Exclusion of Press and Public
To resolve that the public and press be excluded from the meeting for the following items, as they involve the likely disclosure of confidential information.
18. Personnel Committee meeting
To receive an update on the Staffing structure, salaries and job roles agreed at the Personnel Committee meeting held on Monday 6th February 2023.