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

340 decisions · Page 11 of 68

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

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

80745: Beech Nut Farm, Meshaw, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4NN

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

...to approve the prior approval application for the change of use of an existing agricultural building at Beech Nut Farm to create two dwellings with associated car parking, landscaping, and amenity space.

Recommendations Approved

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 69

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 340