Community, Parish Council & Village
The Parish Council would like to thank Manya Barrow for her contribution, in particular her work on both the Environment & Hall Committees, and wishes her well as she leaves the council.
Notice is hereby given under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that Manya Barrow has ceased to be a member and a casual vacancy exists in the office of Councillor for West Bergholt Parish Council.
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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.
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 |
Apologies received from Cllr Tyler
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Minutes agreed, no actions
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
| 250051 | 31 Bradbrook Cottages, CO6 3JW | 28/02/25 | Support | Creating a dropped kerb to facilitate vehicular access to the property located at 31 Bradbrook Cottages. | 17/4/25 | Approved |
| 250407 | Priors Cottage, Hall Road, CO6 3DX | 14/04/25 | Support | Two storey front extension and internal alteration of staircase. | 28/4/25 | Approved |
| 250564 | 2 Valley Crescent, CO6 3ED | 14/04/25 | Support | Single storey side extension and new vehicular access for off street parking | 16/5/25 | Refused |
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
The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 15th May 2025 with topics including:
Read the official minutes below.
| Members present: | David Short (DS) Harry Stone (HS), Manya Barrow (MB) present and John Gili-Ross (JGR) remotely. |
| Also present: | 1 member of the public |
A brief summary of key elements of the PC meeting on 23rd April 2025. At this meeting they:
Meeting on 17th March 2025, the Planning & Development Committee first agreed the minutes from the previous meeting. The committee then discussed three Planning Applications for extensions to existing properties in Valley Crescent, Hall Road and Colchester Road. They supported all three although with some conditions attached to two of them. They also noted 3 decisions from CCC on prior applications.
Read the official minutes below.
The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 10th April 2025 with topics including:
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| Members present: | John Gili-Ross (JGR), David Short (DS) Katie Pulford (KP) and Harry Stone (HS) present |
| Also present: | 0 members of the public |
A brief summary of key elements of the PC meeting on 26th March 2025. At this meeting, as well as routine committee reports, they:
The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 13th March 2025 with topics including:
Read the official minutes below.
| Members present: | David Short (DS) Katie Pulford (KP), Bill Pigeon (BP) Harry Stone (HS), Manya Barrow (MB) present and John Gili-Ross (JGR) remotely. |
| Also present: | 0 members of the public |
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.
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 |
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Minutes agreed, no actions.
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Planning Application: Full application for 61 dwellings and associated roads, hardstanding, fencing, outbuildings, drainage, pump station and electrical sub station.
Continue reading “Planning & Development Committee – 17th March 2025”Meeting on 17th February 2025, the Planning & Development Committee first agreed the minutes from the previous meeting. The committee then discussed CCC’s Preferred Option Strategy for the Local Plan. They also reviewed an application from a property in Bradbrook Cottages.
Read the official minutes below.
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 CCC 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 – 1 member of the public |
Apologies received from Cllr Tyler
None
Minutes all agreed, and no actions