A proposed multi-million pound tidal defence improvement scheme in Exmouth could move a step closer next week.East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) development management committee is set to discuss the hybrid application at its next meeting on Tuesday (January 8) and planning officers have urged councillors to approve the plans.If given the go-ahead, the Environment Agency (EA) will have full permission for a tidal defence scheme including flood walls, embankments and gates in Royal Avenue car park, Camperdown Terrace and The Esplanade.The application is also seeking outline permission for flood defence walls and gates at the Alexandra Terrace junction with The Esplanade and in front of Moreton Crescent.