DANBURY PARISH COUNCIL
Planning Committee
Minutes of the
Meeting held on 6 November 2006 at 8.00pm in the Parish Office
Present: Cllrs A Allen (Chairman), S Berlyn, 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
No members of the public attended.
140 Apologies for absence
All members of the Committee were present.
141
Declarations of Interest
Members were reminded that they must declare any personal or prejudicial
personal interests in any items of business on the meetings agenda.
142 Minutes
RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting held on 23rd
October 2006 be approved and signed as a correct record. There were no matters arising.
143 Planning applications
and decisions
Two applications were considered and responses agreed as shown in Appendix
A. No representations had been
received. A number of Planning decision
notices was received.
RESOLVED:
a) that the responses to planning applications shown in Appendix A be
submitted to Chelmsford Borough Council, and that neither of the these
applications need be referred to the local Ward Members;
b) that the planning decisions shown in
Appendix B be noted.
144 CBC Planning Committee
a) Telecommunications Tower, Little Baddow Road: (06/01870/TELFUL
and 06/01872/TELFUL): Cllr Keeler attended the meeting on 31st
October on behalf of the Parish Council.
The first application, to lift the condition limiting the number of
antennas, had been refused. The second
application, to install further antennas despite exceeding the limit, was
approved.
Cllr Keeler reported that CBC officers had
recommended retaining the limit in order to maintain an element of control, eg
of the diameter of the dishes installed.
In support of allowing the additional antennas, officers pointed out
that Government policy supported mast-sharing; that an appeal against refusal
of permission was likely to be upheld; that a proliferation of smaller towers would
be unsightly and would not result in the existing towers being removed. Cllr Keeler also reported that there was
apparently no upper limit applied to antennas on the Water Tower mast.
b) Wind turbine at Sandon Park & Ride:(06/01804/FUL):
Cllr Keeler reported that other parish councils had, like Danbury, suggested that
the turbine be located at the rear of the site away from the main road. CBC claimed, however, that alternative
positions would be more visible from surrounding areas.
Cllr Keeler was thanked for attending the
meeting and for his report. No further Planning
Committee papers had been received.
145 CBC Planning
Familiarisation Day 18th October 2006
A report by the Clerk was received and noted. Cllrs Allen, Berlyn and Keeler, who had
attended the seminar, agreed that it had been useful but would have preferred
to spend less time on the Local Development Framework and more on other
matters, such as the operation of delegated powers. The original plan for the day had included
time spent shadowing a planning officer, and members agreed that this should be
followed up.
CBC had requested feedback on its planning
decisions, and the Committee agreed that this would be useful, particularly
where the Parish Council had raised strong objections.
RESOLVED:
i) that arrangements be
made with CBC for those members who wished to do so to spend time shadowing a
planning officer;
ii) that the Assistant Clerk bring to the
next meeting a list of past applications on which members may wish to provide
feedback to CBC;
iii) that at future meetings appropriate
applications be flagged up by the Committee for feedback when building work was
completed.
146 Danbury Planning
Framework
The Chairman confirmed that the meeting with Derek Stebbing to discuss
the Framework document would take place in the Parish Office on the morning of
Wednesday 15th November.
147 Work to trees
No items had been received. Following
concerns raised by Cllr Keeler, the Committee agreed to monitor future applications
for work to trees to ensure that pruning was not excessive and that trees were
not felled without good cause. If
necessary, additional information would be sought from CBC.
148 Correspondence
The following items were noted:
a) Stratford House, Maldon Road (06/01914/FUL): copy of a residents
letter to CBC objecting to the proposed takeaway;
b) Southwood Chase: further correspondence
between a resident and Keith Holmes, CBC Development Manager.
149 Digital Projector
The demonstration of a Nobo projector arranged for Wednesday 8th
November had been cancelled by the representative. The demonstration was now scheduled for 11am
on Wednesday 15th November 2006.
All members of the Committee were welcome to attend.
150 Enforcement
There was nothing further to report on on-going matters, and no new
items were raised. The pizza sign had
not been removed from the Bakers Arms.
151 Matters for report (for
information only)
Cllr Thomson reported that he had represented the Parish Council at a
meeting regarding the reopening of the Royal Oak quarry. Work was due to start again in 2007. Further details would be referred to the
Environment Committee.
152
Forthcoming meetings Autumn 2006
20th November, 4th
and 18th December.
Business having been concluded, the Chairman closed the meeting at
8.58pm
Signed:
. Chairman
Date:
.
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DANBURY PARISH COUNCIL Planning Committee
Minutes: 6 November 2006 |
Appendix
A CBC
Planning Applications |
|
Ref
no |
Property |
Street
name |
Proposal |
Committee
date |
Comments |
|
06/01979/FUL |
Kinvara
Lodge |
Tyndales Lane |
Two storey front extension, two storey rear
extension, and front and rear verandahs |
06/11/06 |
We note that this application represents a major
increase in size to a building which is outside the defined settlement. |
|
06/02074/FUL |
5 |
The Avenue |
Two storey rear/side extension |
06/11/06 |
No comments (No representations) |
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DANBURY PARISH COUNCIL Planning Committee
Minutes: 6 November 2006 |
Appendix
B CBC
Planning Decisions |
|
Ref
no |
Property |
Street
name |
Proposal |
Committee
date |
Comments |
Dec'n
& Date |
|
06/00383/FUL |
25 |
Pedlars Path |
First floor side extension |
20/03/06 |
No comments |
Approved |
|
06/01139/FUL |
5 |
Pedlars Path |
Single storey rear extension. Detached garage/workshop
to side of house |
03/07/06 |
No comments (No representations) |
Approved |
|
06/01419/FUL |
5 |
Mildmays |
Loft extension with rear dormer and garage extension |
25/09/06 |
1. We strongly object to the rear dormer which we
feel is unsympathetic to the host building and the bungalow design ethos of
Mildmays. The dormer dominates, is overbearing and overlooks the garden and
rear of No 13 Parkdale; 2. The dormer appears to be contrary to the
Residential Design Guidance for Roof Extensions; 3 We request that TPOs be applied to the existing
trees in the rear garden of 5 Mildmays. (One representation) |
Approved |
|
06/01447/FUL |
St
George |
Southwood Chase |
Demolition of existing bungalow and replacement with
two-storey house |
25/09/06 |
1. The Parish Council strongly objects to this
inappropriate proposal in such a rural setting, which is outside the Defined
Settlement. If approved, it will be a
further erosion of the unique character and landscape of Southwood Chase; 2. Should the application be approved, we request
that permitted development rights be withdrawn. (No representations) |
Refused |
|
06/01690/FUL |
20 |
Butts Lane |
Erection of metal railings 1m in height along
boundary adjoining No 16. |
25/09/06 |
No comments (No
representations) |
Approved |
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06/01748/TELFUL |
EEB
Mast |
Water Tower, Main Road |
Installation of 1x 0.3m dish antenna, 1x 0.6m dish
and 1x 1.2m dish on existing tower with an associated equipment cabinet |
25/09/06 |
The Parish Council does not support the application,
but does not feel able to raise specific objection provided the proposal does
not exceed the agreed equipment level for the tower. Please confirm that this is the case, and
inform the PC of the currently agreed equipment level. |
Approved |
|
06/01811/FUL |
8 |
The Avenue |
Single storey rear extension |
25/09/06 |
No comments (No representations) |
Approved |
|
06/01816/FUL |
14 |
St Cleres Way |
First floor extension above existing garage |
25/09/06 |
The Parish Council considers that fenestration on
the front elevation should be consistent with the existing building. (No
representations) |
Refused |