Neil Denton - Councillor for North Devon (Fremington Ward)

Councillor Neil Denton

Independent Fremington Ward

Email: neil.denton@northdevon.gov.uk

Council: North Devon

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Committee Member) North Devon Crematorium Joint Committee (Committee Member) Licensing and Community Safety Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Building Control Joint Committee (Committee Member, Chair) Crime and Disorder Sub-Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

55 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 6.30 pm

January 14, 2026
Licensing and Community Safety Committee Committee Member

Licensing and Community Safety Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.30 am

December 09, 2025
Crime and Disorder Sub-Committee Committee Member

Crime and Disorder Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am

November 26, 2025
Council Committee Member

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

November 26, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.30 pm

November 19, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

221 decisions · Page 10 of 45

80422: Land Adjacent The Linhay, Ashford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4BY

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 10.00 am - September 03, 2025

...to build 5 dwellings, including garages and associated access, on land adjacent to The Linhay in Ashford, Barnstaple, Devon, was refused due to conflicts with local planning policies regarding the site's location, its impact on the rural setting and heritage assets, and its failure to address locally identified housing needs.

Recommendations Approved

80508: Riverside House, Newnham Bridge, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9EU

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 10.00 am - September 03, 2025

...to allow a reduced footprint and lower roof height, the Planning Committee approved a variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 77868, which concerned the demolition of an existing workshop building and the erection of a detached dwelling house with associated amenities at Riverside House, Newnham Bridge, Umberleigh.

Recommendations Approved

80389: Blue Bay, Upper Claypark, Mortehoe, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7EA

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 10.00 am - September 03, 2025

...to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the North Devon Coast National Landscape and preserve the significance of the Woolacombe Conservation Area, the committee refused the application for the erection of a self-build dwelling at Blue Bay, Upper Claypark, Mortehoe, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7EA.

Recommendations Approved

80252: Land off Bottoms Lane, Darracott, Georgeham, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1JY

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 10.00 am - September 03, 2025

...the Planning Committee of North Devon approved recommendations regarding the demolition of equestrian buildings and the erection of a local needs self-build dwelling with associated landscaping at Land off Bottoms Lane, Darracott, Georgeham, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1JY.

Recommendations Approved

80095: The Hollies, Barnacott, Nr Westleigh, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4LS

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 10.00 am - September 03, 2025

...the Planning Committee of North Devon refused a full application for the part retrospective erection of a single dwelling with associated parking and landscaping at The Hollies, Barnacott, due to conflicts with policies regarding development in the countryside and sustainable transport.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 55

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 221