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Planning & Development Committee – 19th May 2025

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Meeting on 19th May 2025 the Planning & Development Committee first agreed the minutes from the previous meeting.  The committee then discussed eight Planning Applications, seven of which they supported.  Those supported included four for extensions to existing properties, one change of use, an agricultural development, and a variation to conditions on an already approved application. They supported all three although with some conditions attached to two of them. The final application resulted in a recommendation to full council to refuse.  They also noted 3 decisions from CCC on prior applications.

Read the official minutes below.  

Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting

Held on Monday 19th May 2025 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 West Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan, Government National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and CBC Planning Policies when commenting on individual applications.

Chair:Cllr Bob Tyrell
Parish Councillors:Cllrs Brian Butcher, Andrew Savage, Paul Chamberlain
Also in attendance:Clerk Assistant – and two members of the public

Agenda items:

1.    Welcome & Apologies for absence:

Apologies received from Cllr Tyler

2.    Declarations of interest:

None

3.    Minutes & actions from the previous meeting

Minutes agreed, no actions

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

None

5.    Planning Applications, and Appeals:

250743 BounceAbillity, Hill House Farm, 157 Colchester Road

Planning application: Change of use of trampoline activity centre to be open to those with and without disabilities and special learning needs

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

Decision: Support

250848  Bourne Barn Farm, Bourne Road, West Bergholt CO6 3EN

Planning Application: Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development – proposed general purpose agricultural storage building

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

Decision: Support

250793  Coney Byes House, Coney Byes Lane, West Bergholt CO6

Planning Application: Application for variation of condition 2 following grant of planning permission 232785

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

Decision: Support

250867 Priors Cottage, Hall Road, West Bergholt CO6 3DX

Planning Application: Demolition of existing conservatory. Proposed single storey extension on footprint of existing conservatory.

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

Decision: Support

250922 4 Rookery Cottages, Nayland Road, West Bergholt CO6 3DG

Planning Application: Proposed Two Storey & Single Storey Rear Extension with Internal Alterations

Comment: Having considered all the details of this application, the Parish Council has decided to support the application, but the applicant may wish to consider a set-back to the south elevation to emphasise that it is an extension of the original property.

Decision: Support

250941 106a Lexden Road, West Bergholt CO6 3BW

Planning Application: Construction of a single storey ground floor rear extension and a side extension. Existing extension to be clad in timber to both the walls and roof.

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

Decision: Support

250794  Rivendell, Queens Road, West Bergholt CO6 3HE

Planning Application: Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed construction of a new single storey rear extension to the existing dwelling. The extension will project into the rear garden to provide an enlarged kitchen/dining space

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

Decision: Support

251001 Hill House Farm, 157 Colchester Road, West Bergholt CO6 3JX

Planning Application: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Buildings on Agricultural Units to 1 x Dwellinghouse (Class C3), which may include extension of the building and/or building operations reasonably necessary

Comment: The Planning Committee recommends the Parish Council object to this application as it is outside the settlement boundary of West Bergholt, thus contrary to policy PP9, the elevational treatment is of poor-qualitydesign and does not comply with PP10 of the Neighbourhood Plan. The proposed conversion is also within 26m of a grade2 Listed farmhouse, and visible from Colchester Road.

Decision: Recommend Refusal to Parish Council meeting

6.    To review CCC’s recent planning decisions.

25005131 Bradbrook Cottages, CO6 3JW28/02/25SupportCreating a dropped kerb to facilitate vehicular access to the property located at 31 Bradbrook Cottages.17/4/25Approved
250407Priors Cottage, Hall Road, CO6 3DX14/04/25SupportTwo storey front extension and internal alteration of staircase.28/4/25Approved
2505642 Valley Crescent, CO6 3ED14/04/25SupportSingle storey side extension and new vehicular access for off street parking16/5/25Refused

7. Date of next meeting:

The next Planning Committee meeting will be held at 7.30pm on 16th June 2025 in the John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW.

The meeting closed at: 8.05pm

Planning & Development Committee – 14th October 2024

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Meeting on 14th October 2024 the Planning & Development Committee first reviewed actions from the previous meeting. They then appointed Cllr. Chamberlain as the new Vice Chair.  The Committee then discussed an application and an appeal, supporting the application in Mumford Road and opposing the appeal in Nayland Road.

Read the official minutes below:

Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting

Held on Monday 14th October 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 West Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan, Government National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and CBC Planning Policies when commenting on individual applications.

Chair:Cllr Bob Tyrell
Parish Councillors:Cllrs Brian Butcher, Paul Chamberlain, Andrew Savage
Also in attendance: Julie Gillott (Clerk Assistant) and 2 members of the public
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Planning & Development Committee Meeting – 19th August 2024

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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.

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Planning and Development Committee Meeting

Meeting held on Monday 19th August 2024 at 7.30pm in the John Lampon Hall

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Planning & Development Committee – 15th July 2024

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Meeting on 15th July 2024 the Planning & Development Committee elected a Chair & Vice-Chair before considering planning applications. 

The committee commented on 2 appeals (there being no new applications) being from Scarletts Quality Plants in Nayland Road and Fairfields Farm in Fordham Road.

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Planning and Development Committee Meeting

Meeting held on Monday 15th July 2024 at 7.30pm in the John Lampon Hall

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Planning & Development Committee – 17th June 2024

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Meeting on 17th June 2024 the Planning & Development Committee reviewed some actions from the May minutes before considering planning applications. 

The committee then supported 3 applications (Colchester Road, Newbridge Hill & Garling Walk), objected to 2 (in Nayland Road and Queens Road) & commented on 2 (Lexden Road & Colchester Road).

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Planning and Development Committee Meeting

Meeting held on Monday 17th June 2024 at 7.30pm in the John Lampon Hall

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Planning & Development Committee – 13th May 2024

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Meeting on 13th May 2024 the Planning & Development Committee reviewed some actions from the April minutes before considering planning applications.  These actions related to CCC’s Call for Sites and an application being considered by the Planning Inspectorate.

The committee then supported 4 applications (Spring Lane, Fordham Rd., Orpen Close & Sackville Way), objected to 1 (in Cooks Hall Road) & had no comment on 2 (The Truman & Lexden Rd.).

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Planning and Development Committee Meeting

Meeting held on Monday 13th May 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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Planning & Development Committee – 15th April 2024

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Meeting on 15th April 2024, the Planning & Development Committee reviewed some actions from the March minutes before considering planning applications.

The committee supported 2 (Cooks Hall Road & Colchester Road), objected to 1 (in Wormingford but impacting West Bergholt) & commented on 2 (Armoury Road & Nayland Road).

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Planning and Development Committee Meeting

Meeting held on Monday 15th April 2024 at 7.30pm in the John Lampon Hall

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Planning & Development Committee – 18th March 2024

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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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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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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.

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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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Planning and Development Committee – 18th December 2023

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Meeting on 18th December 2023. the Planning & Development Committee discussed the new Levelling up & Regeneration Bill which introduces some new practices to be reviewed.

Six planning applications were then discussed and three were supported, two objected and one no comment. These applications were for properties in Garling Walk, Fordham Road, Nayland Road, Cooks Hall Road, Poors Land and Armoury Road.

There was also discussion about potential ‘community contributions’ of £5,602.02 which might be allocated to the Community Hub if received.

Read the official minutes below:

Planning and Development Committee Meeting

Meeting held on Monday 18th December 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:

Laura Walkingshaw (Clerk) and one member of the public.

Agenda items:

1.   Welcome & Apologies for absence:

Apologies were received from Julie Gillott (Asst. Clerk)

2.   Declarations of interest:

There were no declarations of interest, other than item 6, PA232678, the Parish Council’s own Certificate of Lawfulness application for the Poor’s Land Servery.

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