Planning & Development Committee – 18th March 2024

Planning imagined by AI in style of Van Gogh

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).

Read the official minutes below:

Planning and Development Committee Meeting

Meeting held on Monday 18th March 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.

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Environment & Highways – 14th March 2024

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 14th March 2024 with topics including:

Hall Road pond after silt clearance
  • Handyman update including:
    • grass cutting,
    • litter picking,
    • play equipment inspection,
    • laying foundations for a shed, and
    • storm damage,
  • Works undertaken by Arches Plant Hire on behalf of the Parish Council at Hall Road Pond and
  • The Practice Goal on the Lorkin Daniell Field.

Environment Committee Minutes

Meeting held on Thurs 14th March 2024 at 4.30pm in SC Mtg Rm

Members present:Cllrs Katie Pulford (KP), David Short (DS), Manya Barrow (MB) and James Owers (JO)
Also present:Two members of the public
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Planning & Development Committee – 19th February 2024

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.

Map of housing & planning - Planning Minutes 19th February 2024

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.

Read the official minutes below:

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Planning and Development Committee – 13th November 2023

Village envelope as depicted in the Neighbourhood Plan

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.

Read the official minutes below:

Planning and Development Committee Meeting

Meeting held on Monday 13th November 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, Paul Chamberlain

Also in attendance:

Julie Gillott (Asst Clerk), and one member of the public

Agenda items:

1.   Welcome & Apologies for absence:

None

2.   Declarations of interest:

None

3.   Minutes & actions from previous meeting

Previous minutes were agreed with no amendments, and no actions required.

4.   Public participation and to receive any pre-application representations.

No pre-applications presented, and no input from the member of public.

5.   To discuss Essex Planning Officers Association (EPOA) Parking Guidance Consultation Notification.

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.

6.   Planning applications:

232406  62 Albany Road, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3LD

Two storey rear extension and front porch.

Comment: Having considered all the details of this application, the Parish Council has decided not to comment.

Decision: Support

232398 108 Mumford Road, West Bergholt CO6 3BN

Proposed garage conversion

Comment: Having considered all the details of this application, the Parish Council has decided not to comment

Decision: Support

232435 Church Cottage, Hall Road, West Bergholt CO6 3DU

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:

  • The variation from the previous application of the pitch to the roof gable at the side is out of keeping with the rest of the property.
  • The ribbon windows should be unopenable.
  • The Annex/car barn should be ancillary to the main building, and used solely by people associated with, and users of, the main dwelling, nor should it be sold or let separately to the main dwelling.
  • There is no roof plan indicating the need for the roof lights in the main house.

Decision: Support

232383 The Church Hall, Chapel Lane, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3JG

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: 

  • There should be adequate prevention of noise pollution as a possible nuisance to neighbours.
  • The adequacy of parking on site and site access.
  • The lack of footpath in Chapel Lane for direct pedestrian access from Chapel Road.

Decision: Support

7.   Planning Decisions:

230874Oaklands, Nayland Road, West Bergholt Essex CO6 3DG18/09/23 Removal of Conservatory and Part removal of existing dwelling to allow for New 2 Storey Extension25/10/23Refused on appeal
2319118 New Church Road, West Bergholt Essex CO6 3JF18/09/23ObjectionErection of a timber pre-fabricated single storey granny annexe24/10/23Approved

8.   Date of next meeting:

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 February 2019

Environment

Environment & Highways – 14th February 2019

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.

Environment Committee Minutes

Committee Meeting held on Thursday 14th February 2019 in Social Club meeting room

Committee members present: Philip Spencer, Jenny Church, Murray Harlow, Harry Stone, David Short
Apologies: John Gili-Ross

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Environment & Highways – 11th February 2016

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…

Environment & Highways Report

Sub-committee Meeting held on Thursday 11th February 2016 in Main Hall

Sub-committee members present John Gili Ross, Harry Stone, Jenny Church, Murray Harlow, Rosemary James, Phil Spencer, David Short
Apologies

 

1

Clerks Report

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

2

Matters arising from last minutes

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

3

Allotments

Report from Harry – invoices for rents to be sent out to plot holders.

4

Handyman work

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.

5

Storage of gardening equipment

John will discuss with Planning Committee the possibility of putting up a storage facility near the entrance to Orpen Hall. JGR

6

Purchase of vehicle

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

7

AOB

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.

Planning & Development Committee – 15th October 2014

Meeting of the Planning & Development Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council in the John Lampon Hall at 7.30pm on Wednesday 15th October 2014. The public and press are welcome to attend.

How Decisions are taken

  1. For applications included on the published agenda the Committee is authorised by the Parish Council to take decisions. These will be submitted by the Clerk onto the Borough Council’s website.
  2. If there is a Planning Application or correspondence received which post-dates the publishing of the agenda, and which cannot await the next meeting of the Committee, then such matters will be discussed at the meeting; where this occurs the committee will not take a decision but will make a recommendation to be considered by the next advertised appropriate meeting, which is likely to be the full Parish Council meeting. If this is the case the Planning applications concerned will appear on the Parish Council published agenda.

AGENDA – Matters to be taken in public

  1. To receive any pre-application representations regarding proposed Planning Applications
  2. To discuss the following applications:
Planning Application No. Location Consultation end date
145892 Resubmission of 144987 Delmont, Hall Road, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3DU 22nd October 2014

 

Planning & Development Committee – 20th August 2014

Meeting of the Planning & Development Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council in the John Lampon Hall at 7.30pm on Wednesday 20th August 2014.  The public and press are welcome to attend.

If in the opinion of the Chairman there is a Planning Application or correspondence received which post-dates the publishing of the agenda, and which cannot await the next meeting, then such matters will be discussed at the meeting.            

AGENDA – Matters to be taken in public

1.   To receive any pre-application representations regarding proposed Planning Applications.

2.   To discuss the following applications:

Planning Application No. Location Consultation end date
145373  124 Lexden Road, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3BP 01 August 2014
145415  91 Chapel Road, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3HB 13 August 2014
145501  2 Hall Farm Cottages, Hall Road, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3DU No dated stated (resubmission of 131694)
145620  Kinckhams Barns, Bures Road, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3DN 29 August 2014
145642 9 Bradbrook Cottages, Armoury Road, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3JW 2 September 2014

3.   Other Matters: CBC consultation on Local Plan.  Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report (The SA Scoping Report). Comments needed by end of August.

4.   CBC Local Plan Call for Sites: Do you know of any land that you think may be suitable for development? (CBC Pro Forma). Ideas and suggestions needed by 5 October.

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