Meeting on 19th August 2024 the Planning & Development Committee discussed the National Policy Planning Framework before considering planning applications.
The committee objected to an appeal in Nayland Road, supported an application in Colchester Road and noted a Conditional planning requirement in Armoury Road as having been discharged.
Read the official minutes below:
Planning and Development Committee Meeting
Meeting held on Monday 19th August 2024 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, Paul Chamberlain
Also in attendance:
Julie Gillott (Asst Clerk).
Agenda items:
1. Welcome & Apologies for absence:
Apologies from Cllr Paul Chamberlain
2. Declarations of interest:
None
3. Minutes & actions from previous meeting
No actions outstanding, and minutes of July 2024 were agreed
4. Public participation and to receive any pre-application representations.
No members of the public attended, and there were no representations
5. To discuss NPPF consultation, proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system.
These include introducing mandatory planning targets to deliver 1.5 million new homes over the next five years, updating the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to bring back mandatory housing targets, ensuring every area has a local plan and building the next generation of new towns.
Action: An online survey is now open: Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework. Councillor Tyrell will respond on behalf of the West Bergholt Planning & Development Committee before the consultation closes 24 September 2024.
6. Planning applications:
232751 Blackheath Bulb Company, Nayland Rd, West Bergholt CO6 3DE
Planning Appeal: Replacement of three agricultural buildings with three dwellings
Comment: Having considered all the details of this application, the Parish Council has decided to refer to previous comments made.
Action: Councillor Tyrell will rewrite a response to this appeal to be submitted online by the Clerks Assistant before the deadline of 11th September 2024
Decision: Object
241526 Land adj to, Hill House, 155 Colchester Road, West Bergholt CO6 3JX
Proposed formation of alternative vehicular access to site approved for two bungalows (under reserved matters 231736).
Comment: Having considered all the details of this application, the Parish Council has decided to defer to the expertise of Essex Highways on this matter.
Decision: Support
7. Planning Conditions applications, for information only:
241483 Land adj to 19 Bradbrook Cottages, Armoury Road, West Bergholt CO6 3JW
Discharge of Condition: Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 of application 223071
Comment: Having considered all the details of this application, the Parish Council has decided not to comment
Decision: N/A
8. To review CCC’s recent planning decisions.
| 240964 | Blackheath Bulb Co, Nayland Rd, CO6 3DE | 17/6/24 | Object | Replacement of 3 agricultural buildings with 3 dwellings | 28/06/24 | Refused |
| 240866 | Springbourne, Spring Lane, CO6 3HJ | 13/05/24 | Support | Application for removal or variation of a condition 3 following grant of planning permission. (190690). | 5/7/24 | Approved |
| 241142 | 131 The Chestnut Cottage, The Chestnuts, Colchester Road, CO6 3JX | 17/6/24 | Support | Proposed New 2No. Car Cart Lodge with Studio Space to the Rear. 3 No. New Velux windows installed to rear | 29/07/24 | Refused |
| 241040 | 3 Garling Walk, CO6 3LG | 17/6/24 | Support | Double storey side and single storey rear extensions, with the addition of a front porch | 22/07/24 | Refused |
| 240627 | Orpen Memorial Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW | 17/6/24 | Observation | Application for removal or variation of a condition 9 following grant of planning permission. (F/COL/00/1277) | 19/07/24 | Approved |
| 241032 | Queens Head, Queens Road, CO6 3HE | 17/6/24 | Object | Installation & operation of a shipping container retail outlet to provide hot & cold beverages, confectionary, food and produce for … | 13/08/24 | Refused |
9. Date of next meeting:
The next Planning Committee meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Monday 16th September in the John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW.
The meeting closed at: 7.55pm