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)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

60 meetings · Page 1 of 12

Planning Committee Committee Member

SITE INSPECTION, Planning Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 10.00 am, NEW

December 10, 2025
Council Chair

Extraordinary, Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 6.30 pm

November 26, 2025
Council Chair

Council - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.30 pm

November 19, 2025
Governance Committee Committee Member

Governance Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm

November 11, 2025
North Devon Crematorium Joint Committee Chair

North Devon Crematorium Joint Committee - Friday, 7th November, 2025 2.30 pm

November 07, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

317 decisions · Page 7 of 64

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 1st October 2025

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 05, 2025

...to approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 1st October 2025.

Recommendations Approved

79478: Barn Owl and Tawny Owl, Eastleigh Barton, Eastleigh, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4PA

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 05, 2025

...to approve the recommendations to refuse full planning permission for the change of use from holiday let to full residential use at Barn Owl and Tawny Owl, Eastleigh Barton, due to a failure to provide compelling evidence that the holiday occupancy restriction is no longer justified, the site's remote location from essential services and lack of sustainable travel options, and the lack of private outdoor amenity space for Barn Owl Cottage.

Recommendations Approved

80762: 5 Lower Almshouses, Pilton Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1PF

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 05, 2025

...to application 80762, Listed Building Consent for dismantling and reconstructing the chimney at 5 Lower Almshouses, Pilton Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1PF using traditional methods and materials to match the existing, was approved.

Recommendations Approved

80681: Broadlands Farm, Saunton Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1HG

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 05, 2025

...to refuse permission in principle for the development of 9 dwellings for social/local connection rental purposes at Broadlands Farm, Saunton Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1HG, due to concerns about the location's impact on the Heritage Coast, the Braunton Great Field, and potential amenity conflicts with a nearby farm.

Recommendations Approved

80168: Land west of Bowhay Lane,Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0JN

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 10.00 am - October 01, 2025

...to approve retrospective planning permission for the erection of a timber framed shelter to create three undercover storage bays attached to existing sheds on land west of Bowhay Lane, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0JN, subject to conditions regarding personal use and no external lighting.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 60

Average per Month: 3.2

Decisions Recorded: 317