Ricky Knight - Councillor for North Devon (Heanton Punchardon Ward)

Councillor Ricky Knight

Green Party Heanton Punchardon Ward

Email: ricky.knight@northdevon.gov.uk

Council: North Devon

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Committee Member) Strategy and Resources Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

57 meetings · Page 1 of 12

Planning Committee Committee Member

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

February 04, 2026, 10:00 am
Strategy and Resources Committee Committee Member

Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 10.00 am

February 02, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Committee Member

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

January 29, 2026, 6:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 6.30 pm

January 14, 2026
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 10.00 am

January 07, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

310 decisions · Page 9 of 62

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

80754: 38 Oxford Grove, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9HG

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

...the committee approved the conversion of 6 residential studio apartments into 3 self-contained residential flats, including the installation of solar panels on the roof at 38 Oxford Grove, Ilfracombe.

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

80753: 36 Oxford Grove, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9HG

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

...to approve the application for the conversion of 6 residential studio apartments to provide 3 self-contained residential flats, including the installation of solar panels on the roof at 36 Oxford Grove, Ilfracombe.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 57

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 310