Notes & Decisions of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting
Held on 21st January 2015 at the John Lampon Hall at 7.00pm
| Committee Members | Chris Stevenson (Chair), Andrew SavageBob Tyrell | Next meeting: 18th February at 19.00 in John Lampon Hall. | |
| Apologies: | Brian Butcher | ||
| Members of the public present | Two | ||
| Declarations of Interest: | None |
Item One: Pre-application discussion: No matters to discuss
Item Two: Current planning Applications
| CURRENT APPLICATIONS Application No. |
Proposal | Applicant (Agent)/Location | Object / Support / Observations | Decision or recommendation | Comments |
| 146512 | Notification of a proposed rear extension, 5.1m in length, 2.45m high at the eaves and 3.9m at the highest point. | Mr P Guntley. 1 Valley View, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3EF | Support | Decision | None |
| 146495 | Proposed single storey rear extension and rear dormer | Mr & Mrs L Wisbey. Bracken Cottage, Scarletts Chase, West Bergholt Essex CO6 3DH | Support | Decision | None |
| 146570 | Single storey rear extension, garage conversion and alterations | Ms V Jackson. 41 Lexden Road, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3BW | Support | Decision | None |
| 146546 | Proposed 2 No. Stables and Tack room | Mr D Watts. Wickhams, Bures Road, West Bergholt Essex CO6 3DW | Observations | Decision | We note that a neighbouring householder has written in asking for the Stable to be moved further away from his house – we would support him in this aspiration and trust that the Borough Council investigates this possibility with the applicant. |
| 150026 | Extension to side (two and single storey) and domestic garage | Mr P Povah. 1 Armoury Farm Cottages, Armoury Road, West Bergholt CO6 3JP | Support | Decision | None |
| 150068 | Single storey rear extension forming living/dining area | Mr Alan Gorman. 33a Albany Road, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3LB | Support | Recommendation | None |
Note: where appropriate reference to the Village Design Statement (VDS) has been made in the above comments. The VDS has been adopted by the Parish Council and Colchester Borough Council.
Item Three. Other Matters: Colchester BC’s new local plan consultations on Issues and Options. The Committee noted the documentation being made available for the consultation, and also the dates for the exhibitions. It was resolved to visit the exhibitions and respond to the consultation. It was noted that the timing fits in well with the NP consultation which will follow on from the CBC consultations.