Helen Walker - Councillor for North Devon (Bickington Ward)

Councillor Helen Walker

Liberal Democrats Bickington Ward Chair of the Council

Email: helen.walker@northdevon.gov.uk

Council: North Devon

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Committee Member) North Devon Crematorium Joint Committee (Chair) Governance Committee (Committee Member) Joint Planning Policy Committee (Committee Member) Council (Chair) Strategy and Resources Committee (Guest, Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

69 meetings · Page 1 of 14

North Devon Crematorium Joint Committee Chair

North Devon Crematorium Joint Committee - Friday, 6th February, 2026 2.30 pm

February 06, 2026, 2:30 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 10.00 am

February 04, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Chair

Extraordinary, Council - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 6.30 pm, NEW

January 29, 2026, 6:30 pm
Joint Planning Policy Committee Committee Member

Joint Planning Policy Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 10.00 am

January 23, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Chair

Council - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 6.30 pm

January 14, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

348 decisions · Page 20 of 70

80372: 5, 6 & 7 Butchers Row, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1BW

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 10.00 am - September 03, 2025

...to facilitate the expansion of Pots and Pans, the committee approved Listed Building Consent for the creation of an opening from unit 5 into unit 6, along with the erection of dividing walls on the ground floor and loft space between unit 6 & 7 at 5, 6 & 7 Butchers Row, Barnstaple.

Recommendations Approved

80422: Land Adjacent The Linhay, Ashford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4BY

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 10.00 am - September 03, 2025

...to build 5 dwellings, including garages and associated access, on land adjacent to The Linhay in Ashford, Barnstaple, Devon, was refused due to conflicts with local planning policies regarding the site's location, its impact on the rural setting and heritage assets, and its failure to address locally identified housing needs.

Recommendations Approved

80508: Riverside House, Newnham Bridge, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9EU

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 10.00 am - September 03, 2025

...to allow a reduced footprint and lower roof height, the Planning Committee approved a variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 77868, which concerned the demolition of an existing workshop building and the erection of a detached dwelling house with associated amenities at Riverside House, Newnham Bridge, Umberleigh.

Recommendations Approved

80389: Blue Bay, Upper Claypark, Mortehoe, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7EA

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 10.00 am - September 03, 2025

...to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the North Devon Coast National Landscape and preserve the significance of the Woolacombe Conservation Area, the committee refused the application for the erection of a self-build dwelling at Blue Bay, Upper Claypark, Mortehoe, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7EA.

Recommendations Approved

80252: Land off Bottoms Lane, Darracott, Georgeham, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1JY

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 10.00 am - September 03, 2025

...the Planning Committee of North Devon approved recommendations regarding the demolition of equestrian buildings and the erection of a local needs self-build dwelling with associated landscaping at Land off Bottoms Lane, Darracott, Georgeham, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1JY.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 69

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 348