Meeting on 16th December 2024, the Planning & Development Committee first agreed the minutes from the previous meeting. The committee then discussed 3 applications, variously in Lexden Road, Coney Byes Lane & New Church Road. Two were supported (one with some concerns raised).
Read the official minutes below.
Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting
Held on Monday 16th December 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.
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.
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.
Colchester Borough Council have launched a ‘Fear of Crime’ survey. They are keen to understand people’s feelings around public safety, and whether residents have either been a victim of, or fear becoming a victim of crime. Fear of Crime means different things to different people, this could include:
not feeling safe in the community,
fear of burglary, or
possible violent or physical harm.
The survey takes about 10 minutes of your time to complete and will help them learn about experiences in the area. The survey is open until 19th September.
The Environment & Highways Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 11th April and discussed ponds, heath, traffic hazards, allotments & much more.
The Environment & Highways Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 14th March and discussed play equipment, ponds, heath, village of the year entry & much more.
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
Environment & Highways – 10th October 2019
Environment & Highways – 12th September 2019
