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Planning & Development Committee – 17th March 2025

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Meeting on 17th March 2025, the Planning & Development Committee first agreed the minutes from the previous meeting.  The committee then discussed four Planning Applications including one for 61 dwellings off Colchester Road, another for 7 off Valley Crescent with others in Newbridge Hill and Braiswick.

Read the official minutes below.  

Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting

Held on Monday 17th March 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, Veronique Tyler
Also in attendance:Clerk Assistant – and 12 members of the public

Agenda items:

1.    Welcome & Apologies for absence:

None

2.    Declarations of interest:

None

3.    Minutes & actions from previous meeting

Minutes agreed, no actions.

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

None

5.    Planning Applications, and Appeals:

250273 Land Adjacent To 32, Colchester Road, West Bergholt Essex CO6 3JG

Planning Application: Full application for 61 dwellings and associated roads, hardstanding, fencing, outbuildings, drainage, pump station and electrical sub station.

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Environment & Highways – 13th February 2025

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 13th February 2025 with topics including:

A Litter Warrior, Litter pick was discussed on 13th February 2025
  • Handymen’s report including:
    • Mower repairs,
    • Playground equipment inspected and all now satisfactory after some adjustments,
    • Actions to remedy flooding at Newbridge Hill/Argents Lane Junction,
    • Litter-picking, &
    • Vehicle(s) parking on greensward adjacent to Queens Head Pond.
  • Discussion about the possible use of a barrier at the school entrance to deter turning vehicles,
  • Update on VE-Day 80th Anniversary, and
  • Tree planting.

Read the official minutes below. 

Environment & Highways Committee Minutes

Meeting held on Thurs 13th February 2025 at 4.30pm in SC Mtg Rm

Members present:David Short (DS) Katie Pulford (KP), Bill Pigeon (BP) Harry Stone (HS), present and John Gili-Ross (JGR) remotely
Also present:0 members of the public
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Environment & Highways – 14th November 2024

Bottom of Newbridge Hill discussed at E&H Committee on 14th November 2024

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

  • Handymen’s report including:
    • Grass cutting,
    • Erection of flagpole,
    • Replacement of plants damaged by vandals,
    • Clearance of ditches at the foot of Newbridge Hill,
    • Purchase of new tools.
  • Ponds,
  • Christmas Trees,
  • VE Day 80th Anniversary, and
  • 2025-26 Budget.

Read the official minutes below.

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Planning & Development Committee – 17th June 2024

Image to support planning meeting on 17th June 2024

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).

Read the official minutes below:

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 and Development Committee – 16th October 2023

Meeting on 16th October 2023. the Planning & Development Committee discussed 3 planning applications. Two of them (one each in Colchester & Bourne Roads) were approved, in one case with conditions. The other (adjacent to Armoury Road) was objected with the decision to send a detailed letter to the Planning Case Officer in Colchester.

It was also noted that two applications (one each in Nayland Road & Newbridge Hill) 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 16th October 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.

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Road Closures & Fear of Crime

Fear of Crime

CBC's Fear of Crime Survey

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.

Road Closures

There are two upcoming road closures:

  • Newbridge Hill – 11th September, and
  • New Church Road – 22nd September

More details below:

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