Minutes - Planning and Highways Committee

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Present:                    

Councillors:
Ian Gordon [Chairman]
Dawn-Marie Cox
Peter Warrener
Denis Welstead

Clerk: Colin Arnett

Public: 3

P/10/45 Apologies for Absence

Apologies for absence had been received from Cllrs Jacobs and Sign.

P/10/46 Public Question Time

Presentations were made by the following prospective applicants;

• Richard White – Prince’s Mead School – outlined a proposed conservatory extension to extend a reception class classroom giving improved access to the playground. Members gave their general support to the plans.

They also wish to install a double tennis/netball court; however the WCC Conservation Officer has concerns regarding the fencing. They have investigated movable fencing without success as it would cause difficulties with evening bookings. Cllr Gordon suggested that they emphasise to WCC the amenity value to the local community. He also suggested that it may be reasonable for the Parish to ask for the plan to be considered by the committee.

• Chris Herridge and Mark Oakley outlined the revised proposal for Red Marley on Nations Hill. Members supported the reduction in the number of dwellings; however they were concerned with the second access driveway onto Nations Hill. They expressed some surprise that the Highway Authority had made no comment on what was considered to be a dangerous bend.
  
  

P/10/47 Minutes of the Meeting held on the 28 April 2010

The minutes were agreed as a true record of the meeting with one amendment - P/10/38 to read “Cllr Warrener had arranged a meeting for Cllr Gordon with Simon Finch to discuss recent issues such as this” - and they were signed by Cllr Gordon.

P/10/48 Matters Arising from the Meeting of the 28 April 2010

• P/10/41 Grit Bins – the clerk reported that he had received an acknowledgement from HCC that our listing had been received for consideration.
  
  
• P/10/43 Garages at Tesco – Cllr Gordon had raised the problems at his meeting with Simon Finch.
  
  
• P/10/43 Pit at Ramsay Road – Cllr Gordon reported that this was now included on the WCC Enforcement Listing.

P/10/49 Planning Applications received since the last meeting

The size of the dormer window may affect the privacy of the properties to the rear. The position of the wood burning flue could adversely affect the adjacent window.

Members had concerns regarding the continued opposition by WCC to this application. The PC have fully supported the proposal and cannot understand why it is constantly refused.

Members have concerns over the number of car parking spaces which do not appear to comply with planning regulations

Members wish to leave the decision on this application to the expertise of the arboricultural officer

P/10/50 Planning Decisions Advised since 28 April 2010

Due to its height, scale, siting and design, the garage would be a visually dominant feature

P/10/51 Enforcement Notices advised since the last meeting

Members noted the latest listing from WCC. Cllr Gordon had raised the case of 70 Fraser Road with Simon Finch.

P/10/52 Correspondence

• Barton Farm – Letters had been received from WCC regarding notification of a duplicate application and an appeal notification.
  
  

P/10/53 Clerk’s Notices

• 10/00133/FUL – Ramblers 2 Park Lane – a letter had been received from Paul Hawkins responding to the comments from members objecting to this proposal.
  

P/10/54 Chairman’s Notices

• Network Rail Bridge Closure on Stoke Charity Road – Cllr Gordon reported that he was continuing to receive updates.
  
  
• Notes on the meeting with the WCC Head of Planning Management– Cllr Gordon will circulate these to all members in due course. Action – Cllr Gordon
  
  
• Thanks – As this was the last meeting prior to the election; Cllr Gordon expressed his thanks for the support of members.
  

P/10/56 Date of next meeting

The next meeting were arranged for 7.30 pm on the 30 June 2010.

The meeting closed at 8.54pm

Signed…………………………………

Date…………………………………….

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