Public art anemometer at Land At Landivisiau Walk, Bideford

What was proposed

The application proposed a sculptured anemometer as a public art installation, with a stone block, steel post, anemometer and weathervane.

“Proposed Development The application seeks full planning permission for the installation of a sculptured anemometer as a Public Art installation.”

“The Art piece will consist of a Stone block, measuring approximately 0.8 metres in width by 0.8 metres in depth, with a height of 0.7 metres. A steel post is to be inserted within the stone block, with an Anemometer and weathervane unit on top. The Art installation will have a maximum height of 4.89 metres, and the Steel post is to be hand decorated by local artists.”

Officer report

The site

The site is on Bideford promenade beside the River Torridge, within the town development boundary and several environmental designations.

“Site Description The application site is located within the development boundary of Bideford, which is designated as a ‘Strategic Centre’ in the North Devon and Torridge Local Plan (NDTLP). The Site is located along the promenade of the Town Centre and is adjacent to the River Torridge.”

“The closest designated heritage asset is located 35 metres to the southwest of the site, known as the Statue of Charles Kingsley, which is a grade II designated asset (List Entry: 1292390). The Site is also located within a Flood Zone 3 and therefore is considered to have a high probability of flooding. Albeit there are flood defences within the immediate vicinity.”

Officer report

Planning history

There was no relevant planning history for the site.

“There is no planning history of relevance.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

South West Water had no comment, the Conservation Officer had no observations, and no representation was received from Bideford Town Council.

“Bideford Town Council: No representation received.”

“South West Water: South West Water has no comment.”

Officer report

Public representations

No third-party representations, support letters or objection letters were received.

“Number of neighbours consulted: Number of letters of support: Number of representations received: Number of neutral representations: Number of objection letters: 0”

Officer report

Who spoke

One registered speaker took part in the committee meeting.

Committee discussion

Members discussed the design, location, possible alternative quay sites, vandalism, maintenance, wind-speed information and nearby public art.

“Concerns were raised about the design and location of the anemometer. Alternative locations along Bideford Quay were suggested.”

“Members questioned where the wind speed information would be displayed. The Principal Planner outlined that they were unsure of this, but suggested it may be available on the Council’s website.”

Minutes

The decision

The application was approved subject to the conditions set out in the officer report.

“It was proposed by Councillor D Bushby, seconded by Councillor N Kenneally and –”

“That the application is approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.”

Minutes