DANBURY PARISH COUNCIL

 

Planning Committee

 

Minutes of the Meeting held on 20 February 2006 at 8.00pm in the Parish Office

 

Present:   Cllrs A Allen Chairman), S Berlyn, G Gardiner (from 8.35pm), A Keeler, M Telling, J Thomson, M Wood

Additional members: Mr J Alexander, Mr P Watts

In attendance:    Mrs E Blyth, Assistant Clerk

 

Public Question Time

Two members of the public were present in relation to the application for a Certificate of Lawfulness at The Sanctuary, Southwood Chase (06/00139/CLEUD).  In their view occupation of the property had not been continuous.  The building had been used from time to time as a fishing lodge/retreat.

 

219 Apologies for absence

Apologies were received and accepted from Mr R Chandler.

 

220 Declarations of Interest

Members were reminded that they must declare any personal or prejudicial personal interests in any items of business on the meeting’s agenda.  No such declarations were made at this point.

 

221 Minutes

The name of Cllr G Gardiner, who had been unwell, was added to the Apologies in the minutes of the last meeting.

RESOLVED: that, with the above amendment, the Minutes of the meeting held on 6th February 2006 be approved and signed as a correct record.

Under minute 194b (23/01/06): The response of Town Planning concerning the S106 undertaking for application 05/01150/FUL (108 Main Road) was noted.

 

222 CBC and ECC Planning applications and decisions

Planning Applications were considered and responses agreed.  Mr Gardiner declared a general interest in the application at The Third House, Elm Green Lane (06/00238/FUL), as the owner was a colleague.

At the appropriate time, correspondence from neighbours in connection with application 06/00157/OUT (Little Heyrons, Cherry Garden Lane) was taken into account.  The verbal comments of residents were taken into account in considering application 06/00139/CLEUD (The Sanctuary, Southwood Chase).

RESOLVED:

a) that the responses to planning applications shown in the attached appendix be submitted to Chelmsford Borough Council;

b) that, in view of the Committee’s objections and the objections of neighbours, application 06/00157/OUT (Little Heyrons, Cherry Garden Lane) be raised with the local Ward Members for determination by the CBC Planning Committee unless Officers were minded to refuse it;

c) that the ECC planning decision shown in the attached appendix be noted.

 

223 St Cleres Hall Pit: Report from Environment Committee

The Environment Committee, at its meeting on 7th December 2005, had asked that, when considering applications for new developments at St Cleres quarry, a reduction in noise levels should be sought since modern equipment should be quieter than older technology.  The Committee further requested that, where appropriate, a comment should be made about wheel washing.

RESOLVED:

a) that the comments of the Environment Committee be noted;

b) that ECC Highways be approached regarding action already taken over wheel washing and mud on the main road.

 

224 CBC Planning Committee

a) 05/02261FUL Sculpture at Sandon Park & Ride: Members noted that the application had been approved at the meeting on 7th February.  Mr Thomson had attended on behalf of the Parish Council, and reported that one Borough Councillor had voted against the proposal.  Sandon Parish Council had raised strong objections.

b) 06/00093/FUL 2, Dilston: This application was to be determined at the CBC Planning Committee meeting on Tuesday 7th March.  Mr Allen confirmed that he was able to attend to represent the Parish Council.  No papers had yet been received;

c) Representation at CBC Committee: Mr Berlyn and Mr Wood, as ex officio members and in view of their other responsibilities as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Council, preferred not to be included in the rota.

 

225 Danbury Planning Framework

Mr Allen updated the Committee on progress.

 

226 Work to trees

RESOLVED: that the decisions on work to trees shown in the attached appendix be noted, including two applications from the Parish Council relating to Oak trees on Dawson’s Field.

 

227 Correspondence

All items received had been dealt with elsewhere on the agenda.

 

228 Enforcement

a) Conifers at junction of The Heights and Well Lane: CBC Planning Enforcement had been in touch with the Landlord of the Industrial area, who had agreed to arrange for the offending tree to be cut back.  It was pointed out that conifers round the corner in The Heights also needed to be cut back since it was difficult to pass them without walking in the road.  CBC Highways would be informed of the additional work required;

b) Advertising notices for Caravan Park: CBC had confirmed that the Parish Council was not legally entitled to remove the notices.  A number were in place through the village and beyond towards Maldon.  The matter would be pursued with CBC Enforcement;

c) The Sanctuary, Southwood Chase: Town Planning would be asked about any enforcement action taken since the refusal of the previous application for a Certificate of Lawfulness.

229 Matters for report

Mr Thomson reported that the EWT Warden had confirmed that the tree felling near the Common was part of plans with the NT to create a continuous heathland reserve by opening up the road on both sides.  The tree stumps would be removed in August after the conclusion of the nesting season.

Mr Wood drew attention to two large storage containers recently installed at Pippins, Little Baddow Road;

The DCA temporary sign near the main road advertising for new members should be removed or relocated.  The matter would be raised with the Centre Manager.

 

230 Forthcoming meetings

Meetings are scheduled for 6th March, 20th March, and 3rd April 2006.

NB: Meeting of 6th March to be preceded by an Extraordinary meeting of the Parish Council regarding the BAA Stansted Extension consultation.

 

Business having been concluded, the Chairman closed the meeting at 10.15pm.

 

DANBURY PARISH COUNCIL

Planning Committee Minutes: 20 February 2006

Appendix A

CBC Planning Applications and Decisions

 

Ref no

Property

Street name

Proposal

Committee date

Comments

Decision/ Date

06/00093/FUL
Amended

2

Dilston

Single storey and two storey extensions. Amendment: Scheme for protection of a tree on boundary

20/02/06

Our previous objections still apply.
In addition, we request that the tree referred to in this amendment be made the subject of a formal Tree Preservation Order.

 

06/00140/FUL

37

Mill Lane

Two storey side and single storey front extension

20/02/06

No comments

 

06/00149/ CLEUD

The Sanctuary

Southwood Chase

Use as a single dwelling (Certificate of Lawfulness)

20/02/06

We strongly object to this application:
1 It is outside the defined settlement area;
2 The documentation provided does not substantiate the claim of 4 years' continuous habitation as a dwelling;
3 The existence of an electrical supply on the site is not a definitive proof of habitation;
4 It is not clear whether there is acceptable access for vehicles and/or emergency vehicles.

 

06/00151/FUL

Tudor House

Penny Royal Road

Replacement dwelling and detached garage

20/02/06

No comments

 

06/00155/FUL

Brook Bros Timber Yard

Twitty Fee

Attached boiler house and extraction plant, both to serve approved Timber Mill (05/00379/FUL)

20/02/06

We would like assurances that the filtration plant and boiler flue outlet will be fitted with noise reduction technology.

 

06/00157/OUT

Little Heyrons

Cherry Garden Lane

Demolition of existing property and outbuildings and erection of two detached cottage-style houses

20/02/06

We strongly object to this application:
1 It is out of character with the established street scene of this narrow and leafy lane;
2 The proposal is crammed onto a small site;
3 The location of the garages is unsympathetic to the established character of the lane;
4 The existing bungalow was erected some 50 years ago on agricultural land contrary to the then current local plan because it was claimed that it was needed to house an agricultural worker.  This inconsistent use should not now be extended.
5 The electricity sub-station is not shown on the plan and could impinge on the proposal.

 

06/00205/FUL

Thatched Cottage

Plumptre Lane

Two storey rear extension

20/02/06

1 We note that there is no application for Listed Building Consent. If the building is not listed we suggest it should be considered for listing due to its unique, historic nature and the character it confers on its local setting;
2 The suggested roof tiles should be sympathetic to the host building, eg local clays.

 

 

06/00220/FUL

Brooke Bros Timber Yard

Twitty Fee

Formation of pond to act as soakaway serving the approved timber mill (05/00379/FUL)

20/02/06

1 There is a large badger sett on the northern boundary between the site and the adjoining nature reserve, and immediately below it is a spring from which a tributary (currently dry) flows down to the stream which crosses the reserve. Please ensure that both the sett and the spring (shown on the attached copy plan) are adequately protected from pollution;
2 The pond/soakaway should, also, be considered in conjunction with water levels of the stream on the southern boundary.

 

 

06/00238/FUL

The Third House

Elm Green Lane

Erection of a porch to side and formation of pitched roof to flat roofed walkway

20/02/06

No comments

 

ECC Planning Decision:

 

 

 

 

 

ESS/44/05/CHL

St Cleres Hall Quarry

Main Road

Mineral extraction and progressive restoration of a western extension

07/11/05

1 We would like a notice installed on the access road to warn lorry drivers of the presence of the footpath and pedestrians;
2 There should be no increase in noise levels as a result of the extension;
3 There should be no increase in traffic volumes.

Approved
31/01/06

 

 

DANBURY PARISH COUNCIL

Planning Committee Minutes: 20 February 2006

Appendix B

Work to Trees

 

Ref no

TPO ref

Property

Street name

Proposal

Committee date

Comments

Decision/ Date

Decisions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

06/05500/CAT

N/A

Mayesfield

Mayes Lane

Works to various trees, inc removal of 5 trees

23/01/06

No comments

Approved
10/02/06

06/05012/TPO

2002/52

Dawson's Field

Mayes Lane

1 Oak: remove dead wood and cut back 2m from tennis court

N/A

N/A

Approved
09/02/06

06/05507/CAT

N/A

Dawson's Field

Mayes Lane

Oak tree - Remove dead wood; reduce lateral growth by 30%

N/A

N/A

Approved
10/02/06