THE planning committee of Bude-Stratton Town Council gave its support to four planning applications at its latest meeting on Thursday, September 27.

The first was for two new dwellings with all matters reserved for access at land South of Chyvarton, Upton, which is currently agricultural land.

Cllr Brian Dixon said of the comments made on the planning portal: “There are five objections, talking about a disruption to wildlife and doesn’t fit in etc.”

Since then there have been a further ten objections.

Mayor Bob Willingham said: “Is this an extension of Upton or a loss of countryside?”

Cllr Peter La Broy, said: “I don’t have much of a problem with it. It looks like they’re going to be nice houses, any increases in shacks will be good. I think I’m supportive.”

After some brief comments from councillors, it was proposed by Cllr Tony Gibbs to support the application with the request that the Bude Green Five which consists of rainwater harvesting and grey water recycling be incorporated, PV Generation with Diverter linked to an electric car charging point be incorporated, local sustainable building materials be used where possible, any hard standing to be of permeable materials and the renewable source of heating ie: ground source heat pump be used. All councillors were in favour.

The construction of a replacement dwelling at Glenside, Stone Hill in Poughill, was next in the agenda.

Cllr Willingham, said: “It’s hidden behind overgrowth and trees.”

Cllr Lea Deely said: “It looks very nice, I wish I could afford it.”

Cllr Dixon added: “There are no objections online,” to which Cllr Willingham said: “I’m not surprised, no-one knows where it is.”

Cllr Deely certainly liked the look of the plans on the big screen, adding: “It looks lovely,” while Cllr La Broy said: “It’s very ambitious.”

Cllr Willingham added: “To get daylight you’ll have to do some clearance,” to which Cllr Deely said: “It’s not in conflict with anyone!”

Cllr Dixon said: “There are no objections provided but we need to make sure the Bude Green Five is considered.

Cllr La Broy added: “I’m more than happy with it.”

It was then put to vote and councillors unanimously backed the application.

The next topic of discussion was the resubmission for the construction of a new dwelling and the restoration of a former orchard on land to the north of Poughill Mens Institute, Church Street, Poughill.

Cllr Dixon stated the number of comments on the Cornwall Council planning website, noting: “There are no objections online.”

Cllr La Broy said: “The only way to get there is through the car park.”

Cllr Lesley Moores added: “The land is in a terrible state, it would bring great improvement to the area. They wouldn’t have put it in if they didn’t think they could build it.”

Cllr Deely asked: “Should they be making it suitable for a vehicle?”

Cllr La Broy said: “Ages ago the council took a very strong view against it. It was about access to the land.”

After a short debate about the access, Cllr Dixon proposed that there should be no objection but that the committee request that the Bude Green Five is considered.

Again it was unanimously backed.

The final application was the erection of replacement sun lounge extension with a first floor balcony above, and part new south facing boundary wall at Wrangle Point House, 13 Crooklets, Bude.

All councillors stated that they were in favour without a discussion needing to take place on it.

The final decision on all applications is expected to be made by Cornwall?Council planning committee.