Planning and Development Committee Meeting
Meeting held on Thurs 20th Apr 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), Joel Fayers, Andrew Savage, Brian Butcher & Sara Cullis
Also in attendance:
Julie Gillott (Asst Clerk) and three members of the public
Agenda items:
1. Apologies for absence:
Cllr Brian Butcher and Joel Fayers
2. Declarations of interest:
Planning item 230400 – Orpen Memorial Hall, Lexden Road, West Bergholt, CO6 3BW
3. Public participation:
Three members of the public attended regarding application:
230596 – Scarletts Quality Plants, Nayland Road, West Bergholt
Outline application for the phased development of up to 12 self-build and custom housebuilding plots with all matters reserved except for access.
4. Planning applications:
230665 – Sanborn, Spring Lane, West Bergholt, CO6 3HH
First floor rear bedroom extension
Comment: No comment
Decision: Support
230596 – Scarletts Quality Plants, Nayland Road, West Bergholt
Outline application for the phased development of up to 12 self-build and custom housebuilding plots with all matters reserved except for access.
Comment: The Parish Council objects to this application on the site as it is outside the settlement boundary of West Bergholt, thus contrary to policy PP9 of the West Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan and to part 2 of the recently adopted Local Plan, in particular paragraphs 6.223, 6.224, 6.226 and policy SS15.
Decision: Object
230627– 67 Chapel Road, West Bergholt, CO6 3JA
Single storey rear and side extension
Comment: No comment
Decision: Support
230705 – 134 Colchester Road, West Bergholt, CO6 3JS
Single storey rear extension following demolition of garage and erection of a new garage (revised description)
Comment: No comment
Decision: Support
230400 – Orpen Memorial Hall, Lexden Road, West Bergholt, CO6 3BW
Proposed extension to the John Lampon Hall for community hub and office
Comment: West Bergholt Planning Committee declare an interest
Decision: N/A
230874 – Oaklands, Nayland Road, West Bergholt, CO6 3DG
Removal of Conservatory and Part removal of existing dwelling to allow for New 2 Storey Extension
Comment: The Planning Committee recommend to the Parish Council that this application is of poor design and not in keeping with the area, and therefore to object to the application.
Recommendation to the Parish Council: Object
5. Planning Decisions:
| Application No. and link to CBC planning website | Location | West Bergholt PC Decision Date | WBPC Decision | Proposal | CBC/Appeal Decision Date | CBC/Appeal Decision |
| 222961 | Blackheath Bulb Company, Nayland Road | 21/12/2022 | Objection | Replacement of three agricultural buildings with three x 2 bed dwellings | 24/02/2023 | Refused |
| 221780 | Alcrofts Farm, Bures Road | 27/09/2022 | Support | Proposed single storey annex | 16/02/2023 | Approved |
| 223071 | Adj to, 19 Bradbrook Cottages, Armoury Road | 21/12/2022 | Objection | Erection of a 3 storey 2-bedroom detached family home | 28/02/2023 | Refused |
| 223184 | Barn at, Hall Road, West Bergholt Colchester | 16/01/2023 | Support | Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouse | 22/02/2023 | Approved |
| 230301 | 5 Bradbrook Cottages, Armoury Road | 22/02/2023 | Support | Proposed first floor side extension | 03/04/2023 | Approved |
6. To discuss and review Myland & Braiswick Neighbourhood Plan Review Submission Consultation, deadline 15th May 2023
The Planning Committee wish to submit the following response:
In view of the amount of consultation and activities that have taken place since the Neighbourhood Plan was made, we support the revised plan.
7. To discuss the upcoming meeting with Simon Cairns and which specific PAs or topics to raise at the meeting with Simon.
The Planning Committee has requested that the meeting with Simon Cairns to take place before 9th June 2023:
- To discuss the Government’s intention to replace section 106 payments with an Infrastructure Levy by June, as they wish to rationalize the system throughout the country. And any helpful suggestions from Simon Cairns that we can add to our response to the Government.
- Are Colchester Planning Services satisfied with our committee responses to planning applications?
- Is the Neighbourhood Plan working well with Colchester Planning Services?
8. To discuss that the Government intends to replace section 106 payments with an Infrastructure Levy by June, as they wish to rationalize the system throughout the country
Technical consultation on the Infrastructure Levy – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Following on from Item 23/52 b) in the Parish Council meeting on 22nd March 2023, the Planning Committee are to agree via email under delegated authority. So, the committee will pass on their thoughts to Julie Gillott to compile a list of key points and then following the meeting with Simon Cairns, Cllr Cullis and Cllr Savage will draft a letter.
9. Date of next meeting:
The next Planning Committee meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Thurs 18th May in the John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW.
The meeting closed at 8.40pm