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.

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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.

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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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Planning and Development Committee – 13th November 2023

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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

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