Becky Coombs - Councillor for North Devon (Instow Ward)

Councillor Becky Coombs

Liberal Democrats Instow Ward

Email: becky.coombs@northdevon.gov.uk

Council: North Devon

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Policy Development Committee (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Joint Planning Policy Committee (Committee Member) Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

31 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee Committee Member

Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 6.30 pm

February 12, 2026, 6:30 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

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

February 04, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Committee Member

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 Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 6.30 pm

January 14, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

133 decisions · Page 7 of 27

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

80703: The Watering Hole, 14 Castle Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DR

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

...the committee approved the variation of a condition regarding opening hours at The Watering Hole, allowing the woman's centre/community hub to operate from 8:00 to 23:00 seven days a week, subject to adherence to a noise management plan.

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

80349 Museum Of Barnstaple And North Devon, The Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LN

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

...the committee approved listed building consent for alterations to the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon, including converting a storeroom into a gallery, blocking a door, and creating a new doorway to the main staircase.

Recommendations Approved

79684: Land off Tinever Road, Chivenor, Devon, EX31 4FP

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

... the Planning Committee of North Devon approved the erection of a 66-bedroom care home for the elderly with associated access, car parking, landscaping, and ancillary buildings at Land off Tinever Road, Chivenor, Devon, EX31 4FP, subject to conditions and a legal agreement.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 133