Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting Tuesday 21st July 2026
held at The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
Present: Cllrs J Turner (Chair), Andrews, E Bond, Crowther, M France, L Gilkes, and G Millett
ln Attendance: Mrs Jane Mills Parish Clerk,
District Cllr Knight
26/07/51 Apologies
Apologies received from County Cllr Bell
26/07/52 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
26/07/53 To agree the agenda as published
It was resolved to agree the agenda as published
Proposed: Cllr Crowther, Seconded: Cllr Andrews (all in favour)
26/07/54 To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held
16th June 2026
It was resolved to confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council
Meeting held on 16th June 2026
Proposed: Cllr Crowther, Seconded: Cllr Millett (all in favour,)
26/07/55 County Councillor Report
The County Cllr’s report had been circulated.
26/07/56 District Councillor Report
The District Cllr spoke about the LGR announcement, 4 Unitaries are planned Plymouth approximately 300 thousand population, Torbay and Exeter 200-250 thousand and the other to be known as the coastal and rural with about 450 thousand. Ward boundaries are due to be published in the next 4 weeks.
A judicial review is anticipated. There may be more information at the NDC meeting at Brynsworthy on 30th July
Action Point: book attendance for Cllr Crowther and the Clerk
26/07/57 Public Participation
No members of the public present
26/07/58 To consider “items for information or inclusion on future agendas”
Request re South West Water, contact Cllr Bell re gully cleaning,
Playing Field, purchase 3 goal posts, 5 bar gate damaged & reported to County,
Fly posting on Tarka Trail.
Action Point: add to agenda
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26/07/59 To consider Finance Matters
- Payment of invoices
- Bank reconciliation and budget information
It was resolved to accept the payments and bank reconciliation
Proposed: Cllr Crowther, seconded: Cllr Andrews. (all in favour)
| June | Lloyds | s chge | 4.25 |
| June | Mrs Mills | sal etc | 254.71 |
26/07/60 To consider an update on response to correspondence sent to NDDC re Crown
Estates. Status of Chivenor Cross development: Community Hub and road surfacing. The Council has received a response from NDC following the FOI request.
Members expressed concern that we were not advised as a matter of courtesy, as the building is adjacent to a number of properties, it is not connected to the grid and a generator is running 24 hours a day. It is understood a 15m high wind turbine and solar panels are planned.
There are further concerns that other applications have been received, which the council has not been made aware of. A response will be drafted and circulated to members before submitting to NDC.
Action Point: response to be drafted
26/07/61 To consider
a) Provision of Allotments possible long term prospect nothing further
b) P3 submitted (not received, re-submitting)
c) Councillor Advocate Scheme (no updates)
d) Ramp at pump track linked to P3 funding (footpath between A361 and
Velator to replace three steps
e) Bin at Tinever, no further update
f) Wrafton Rd Speed limit, no further update
26/07/62 To consider an update on repair of a noticeboard
Members agreed to seek prices for a replacement single door
26/07/63 To consider planning matters
Application 81919
Location: Land off Tinever Rd, Chivenor, Devon EX31 4FP
Proposal: Siting of internally illuminated x1 flagpole sign & x2 canopy signs,
externally illuminated x1 wall mounted billboard, x1 small mounted billboard & x1
column site entrance direction sign & non-illuminated x1 column mounted poster
display unit
Members agreed to recommend refusal based on residents views
Application 81930
Location Address: Land Adjacent to The Corner House Eastacombe Lane Heanton
Punchardon,
Proposal: Application for a lawful development certificate for existing works
carried out under planning permission 76601 (Proposed change of use and
conversion of redundant concrete water storage reservoir building to single
dwelling) to ensure the permission remains extant
Members agreed to support this application
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26/07/64 To consider Action Points Noted
26/07/65 To consider a poster to recruit new Councillors
It was resolved to accept the amended poster design
Proposed: Cllr Andrews, seconded: Cllr Crowther, (all in favour)
To confirm the date of the next meeting
Proposed September 15th 2026
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.10 pm
Signed Chairman ……………………………………… Date ……………..………….