Community, Parish Council & Village
Meeting on 17th March 2025, the Planning & Development Committee first agreed the minutes from the previous meeting. The committee then discussed three Planning Applications for extensions to existing properties in Valley Crescent, Hall Road and Colchester Road. They supported all three although with some conditions attached to two of them. They also noted 3 decisions from CCC on prior applications.
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Holding an Extraordinary Meeting on 4th April 2024, the Planning & Development Committee agreed previous minutes before considering a single planning application concerning Barns at Hall Road.
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Meeting on 18th March 2024, the Planning & Development Committee reviewed some actions from the February minutes before considering planning applications.
The committee supported 5 (Nayland Road, Garthwood Close, Colchester Road, Fossetts Lane & Pirie Road), objected to 3 (all in Colchester Road) & commented on 2 (Hall Road & Colchester Road).
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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.
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The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 14th March 2024 with topics including:
| Members present: | Cllrs Katie Pulford (KP), David Short (DS), Manya Barrow (MB) and James Owers (JO) |
| Also present: | Two members of the public |
Meeting on 19th February 2024. the Planning & Development Committee discussed, and agreed actions in respect of, CCC’s ‘Call for Sites’ before considering planning applications.
The committee supported 3 applications (Nayland Road, Colchester Road & Bourne Road), objected to one (Colchester Road) and deferred another until the PC meeting (Hall Road). They also discussed possible enforcement action for another property in Colchester Road.
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Continue reading “Planning & Development Committee – 19th February 2024”Meeting on 13th November 2023. the Planning & Development Committee discussed a consultation on new parking guidance before addressing new applications. Cllr Savage was then tasked with responding to the consultation.
Four planning applications were then discussed and all of them were supported although two with a number of observations. These applications were for properties in Albany Road, Mumford Road, Hall Road and Chapel Lane.
It was also noted that two applications (one each in Nayland Road & New Church Road) had now been reviewed by CCC who supported the Committee’s decisions.
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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.
Cllrs Bob Tyrrell (Chair), Sara Cullis (Vice Chair), Andrew Savage, Brian Butcher, Paul Chamberlain
Julie Gillott (Asst Clerk), and one member of the public
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Previous minutes were agreed with no amendments, and no actions required.
No pre-applications presented, and no input from the member of public.
EPOA Parking Guidance Consultation Notification
The EPOA Parking Guidance Consultation Notification was discussed by the committee.
The following action was Proposed by Cllr Butcher Seconded by Cllr Cullis, and agreed:
ACTION: Cllr Savage will go online and comment on behalf of West Bergholt Parish Council Planning and Development Committee.
Two storey rear extension and front porch.
Comment: Having considered all the details of this application, the Parish Council has decided not to comment.
Proposed garage conversion
Comment: Having considered all the details of this application, the Parish Council has decided not to comment
Loft conversion and other internal alterations along with the addition of a pool house to main house. Erection of an outbuilding consisting of a car barn, workshop, home office, kitchenette and bedroom on the first floor.
Comment: Having considered all the details of this application, the Parish Council has decided to support the application with the following comments:
Change of use of the church hall to a day nursery. The change will be 2 internal stud walls to create different rooms for 0 – 1-year-olds, 1 – 3-year-olds and 3 and over year-olds. A secure play area will be taken from the adjacent blue area.
Comment: Having considered all the details of this application, the Parish Council has decided to support the application in principle. However, they feel the following areas should be given further consideration:
| 230874 | Oaklands, Nayland Road, West Bergholt Essex CO6 3DG | 18/09/23 | Removal of Conservatory and Part removal of existing dwelling to allow for New 2 Storey Extension | 25/10/23 | Refused on appeal | |
| 231911 | 8 New Church Road, West Bergholt Essex CO6 3JF | 18/09/23 | Objection | Erection of a timber pre-fabricated single storey granny annexe | 24/10/23 | Approved |
The next Planning Committee meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Monday 18th December in the John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW.
The meeting closed at: 8.10pm
Environment & Highways – 14th November 2019The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 14th November 2019 and discussed:
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Environment & Highways – 18th July 2019The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 18th July 2019 and discussed:
The Environment & Highways Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 14th February and discussed play equipment, village of the year competition, tree replacement, allotments & much more.
| Committee members present: | Philip Spencer, Jenny Church, Murray Harlow, Harry Stone, David Short |
| Apologies: | John Gili-Ross |
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The Environment & Highways Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 11th February 2016 and discussed a range of issues including litter & rubbish, hedge cutting, considerate parking, traffic safety, handymen, gardening equipment etc…
| Sub-committee members present | John Gili Ross, Harry Stone, Jenny Church, Murray Harlow, Rosemary James, Phil Spencer, David Short |
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Clerks Report |
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| a) Upturned soil left in wake of new water pipe across Heath to school. Concerns about sinkage. Following a letter from Chris to Atkins Global he was informed it was Anglian Water who did not fill the hole. He has sent them an email. We are awaiting a reply from them. | LW | |
| b) Armoury Road – clearing of rubbish etc has been completed here. | ||
| c) Hedge cutting at Chapel Road substation has been carried out. The cutting back required for laurel hedging along Colchester Road opposite village sign and roundabout is awaited. Laura will monitor this situation. | LW | |
| d) A litter pick was carried out as “litter Warriors”, organised by Laura, on 6th February. Not many volunteers but a deal of litter was cleared. Other areas identified as a problem. The next date for “Litter Warriors” is on Saturday 5th March- volunteers required. | LW | |
| e) Queen’s Road pond – litter here needs clearing. The Duck house has moved from its mooring and will need attention in the future. Also area around bus stop by Methodist Church needs to be kept under observation. | ||
| f) Overgrown hedges on Chitts Hill have been cut back by landowner. Litter picking here is required. Handyman could do this. | JGR & DH | |
| g) Land off Armoury Road, back of the Maltings, has been cleared by agents of the land and much litter was left behind. Laura contacted the agents and is awaiting to hear if this has been cleared. | LW | |
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Matters arising from last minutes |
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| a) Considerate Parking Scheme – Harry, John and Rosemary observed the parking situation round the school last Wednesday and made a list of 12 offenders for inconsiderate (illegal) parking. We hope this is having an effect and will repeat the exercise after half term. | HS | |
| b) Traffic Safety Plan – awaiting 20mph signs. | HS | |
| c) Plinth for Beacon – to be installed when weather permits. | IB | |
| d) Lower end of Lorkin Daniell has been cleared of shrubbery – 2 Trees still require attention. | ||
| e) Wheelie bin – to contact Marcus re progress | MH, JC | |
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Allotments |
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| Report from Harry – invoices for rents to be sent out to plot holders. | ||
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Handyman work |
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| David has been carrying out general work schedule. Will clear Chitts Hill area.
Footway along Colchester Road near car sales site needs attention. Interviews have been carried out for second handyman. Selection process completed. Laura to deal with paperwork required for successful candidate. |
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Storage of gardening equipment |
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| John will discuss with Planning Committee the possibility of putting up a storage facility near the entrance to Orpen Hall. | JGR | |
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Purchase of vehicle |
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| The purchase of a vehicle has been completed. The MOT will be due in July this year. A policy needs to be written for information for all users | JGR | |
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AOB |
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| a) Repair of lawnmower is needed. Proposed cost is £180. This is an essential piece of equipment. Members of this sub-committee agreed the expense. | JGR | |
| b) Purchase of a ride-on mower to be considered in the future | ||
| c) Fallen Tree lying over Hall Road pond needs attention. John to discuss with Handyman. | JGR | |
| d) Queen’s Birthday – plan to use beacon again – will need moving to LD field. Laura to register the beacon. Possibility of a firework display. |
LW | |
Date of next meeting – Thursday 10th March 2016 at 5pm in JL Hall. |