Planning and Development Committee Meeting
Meeting held on Monday 17thJuly 2023 at 7.30pm in the John Lampon Hall
It is the aim of the Parish Council to seek a high standard of design for all new developments and extensions in the Village.
The Parish Council will take into account the Village Design Statement, the West Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan, Government National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and CBC Planning Policies when commenting on individual applications.
Planning Committee Members:
Cllrs Bob Tyrrell (Chair), Sara Cullis (Vice Chair), Andrew Savage, Brian Butcher.
Also in attendance:
Julie Gillott (Asst Clerk) and 3 members of the public.
Agenda items:
1. Welcome & Apologies for absence:
No apologies
2. Declarations of interest:
No declarations of interest
3. Minutes & actions from previous meeting
Cllr Cullis was elected as Vice Chair of the Planning Committee.
Actions: The planning committee would like to meet with Simon Cairns to discuss general planning matters, and in particular the issues raised regarding the Fish and Chip Shop planning application 210787, at 87 Colchester Road, West Bergholt, CO6 3JU and planning application 230596 Scarletts Quality Plants, Nayland Road, West Bergholt Colchester.
4. Public participation and to receive any pre-application representations.
One member of the public brought to the attention of the committee the number of advertising boards and banners in the village. He had observed that some of the banners had been in situ for over a year, and permanent banners appear to be on the increase. He highlighted the “Do not park here” banners, “Coffee”, “Fish & Chips”, and “Burger” banners, and a “Keep Fit” banner at The Orpen Hall.
Action: Assistant Clerk Julie Gillott will investigate the rulings and policies from planning enforcement regarding banners and advertising.
5. To discuss the land at Fairfields Farm, Fordham Road, Wormingford CO6 3AQ, alleged breach.
Having considered all the details of this application, the Parish Council has decided not to comment.
6. Planning applications:
231401 Daniells House, Colchester Road, West Bergholt, CO6 3SF
External refurbishment
Comment: Having considered all the details of this application, the Parish Council has decided not to comment.
Decision: Support
231404 West Bergholt Reservoir, Hall Road, West Bergholt Colchester
Application for prior notification of proposed development by telecommunications code systems operators. Proposed ARQIVA smart metering 1no. Omni at 13.83m mean mounted on proposed 12m streetworks pole. Proposed ARQIVA smart metering 1no. GPS antenna a
Comment: Having considered all the details of this application, the Parish Council has decided not to comment
Decision: Support
231629 4 Hall Road, West Bergholt, CO6 3DS
Single Storey rear/side extension, single storey front porch extension
Comment: Having considered all the details of this application, the Parish Council has decided not to comment
Decision: Support
231562 67 Chapel Road, West Bergholt CO6 3JA
Single storey rear and side extension
Comment: Having considered all the details of this application, the Parish Council has decided not to comment
Decision: Support
7. Planning Decisions:
| 231061 | Colne House, School Lane, CO6 3JD | 24/05/23 | Support | Proposed loft conversion, 1st floor extension & new porch | 29/6/23 | Approved |
| 231102 | 8a Bradbrook Cottages, Armoury Rd | 24/05/23 | Support | Garage conversion and porch | 21/6/23 | Approved |
8. Date of next meeting:
The next Planning Committee meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Monday 14th August in the John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW.
The meeting closed at: 8.03pm