Minutes of Meetings

COOKHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the PLANNING COMMITTEE held at the

Community Room on Tuesday, 24^th July 2007 commencing at 7.30 pm

PRESENT: Cllr H.J. Woodbridge (Chairman), Cllr M. Wellman (Vice Chairman)

Cllrs M. Barnes, P. Brockwell, M. Coker, G. Harris, M. Innes, M.L. Kellaway, D. Ricardo, Jean Stretton and John Stretton.

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OPEN FORUM: There were no members of the public present.

1. APOLOGIES AND DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Apologies were received from Cllrs Brar, Fry and Piercey. Cllr John Stretton declared that he was a member of the Borough Planning Panel and reserved the right to change his mind at a later stage. Cllr Ricardo declared a personal interest in appns 07/01688 and 07/01700. Cllr Kellaway and Jean Stretton also declared a personal interest in appns 07/01700.

2. PLANS CONSIDERED & DISCUSSED:

Planning

Ref:

Current Planning Applications

Decision

07/01688

(25/06/07)

Construction of a 60 metre x 22 metre horse ménage.

LAND AT NORTH EASTERN END OF STRANDE LANE, Cookham.

The Taylor Family Trust

OBJECTION – Contrary to Policies GB2, GB6 and GB7. Dangerous junction on to Maidenhead Road.

IN FAVOUR = UNANIMOUS

07/01692

(22/06/07

Single storey rear extension.

9 WESTWOOD GREEN, Cookham.

Mr J Graham.

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 9 ABSTENTION = 2

07/01700

(21/06/07)

Advertisement. Display of two individually cut letter signs on walls with external illumination.

STANLEY SPENCER GALLERY, Cookham.

Stanley Spencer Gallery

NO OBJECTION – Providing the lights do not interfere with the CCTV cameras.

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 10 AGAINST = 1

07/01716

(22/06/07)

Two storey and single storey rear extensions and a 3-car garage with ancillary accommodation to replace existing garage and sheds.

CAMELFORD, Bradcutts Lane, Cookham Dean.

Mr and Mrs G K James

NO OBJECTION – as long as the garage is not used for residential accommodation.

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 10, ABSTENTION = 1

07/01853

(10/7/07)

Reserved Matters application pursuant to outline application 05/01407 for the construction of 4 x 1 bed flats and 4 x 2 bed houses with parking and access from Whyteladyes Lane.

PUMPING STATION, Whyteladyes Lane, Cookham.

AZ Housing Group

NO OBJECTION – Request 106 monies are used to improve traffic management on the Whyteladyes Lane junction. Also request that a percentage of housing is offered to Cookham families.

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 9 AGAINST = 2

07/01852

(06/07/07

Construction of two part two storey part single storey rear extension and rear conservatory.

MINSIDE COTTAGE, Cookham Dean Common, Cookham Dean.

Mr and Mrs A Roels

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 6 AGAINST = 2 ABSTENTION = 3

Planning

Ref:

Amended Planning Application

Decision

07/01708

(27/06/07)

Two storey side and rear extension and replacement garage.

3 WAKELINS End, Cookham.

Mr V Galea

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 7 ABSTENTION = 4

Planning

Ref:

Works to Trees in Conservation Area

Decision

07/01702

(25/06/07)

Notification to crown clean and reduce a Magnolia, reduce height of a row of Conifers, fell two Spruces and reduce, reshape and balance a Prunus.

CHURCHGATE, Sutton Road, Cookham.

Mrs Courtney-Smith

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = UNANIMOUS

07/01847

(10/07/07)

Notification to approx 15% crown reduction and removal of deadwood to a Red Oak.

LINNETS, Terrys Lane, Cookham.

Mrs Suileman

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = UNANIMOUS

Planning

Ref:

Current Appeals

Decision

06/02587/

Full

Dropped Kerb for vehicular access and hardstanding with retaining wall.

2 HIGHFIELD, Lower Road, Cookham Rise.

Mr and Mrs Houghton

This appeal will be decided on an exchange of written statements and a site visit by the Inspector. Comments to be sent by 31^st July 2007. Address is in the Parish Office.

06/02556/

Full

Dropped kerb for vehicular access and hardstanding with retaining wall.

1 HILL SIDE, Lower Road, Cookham Rise.

Mr Smyth

This appeal will be decided on an exchange of written statements and a site visit by the Inspector. Comments to be sent by 31^st July 2007. Address is in the Parish Office.

Planning Ref:

Appeal Decision

Decision

06/01524

23/06/06

Single detached garage.

2 VICARAGE CLOSE, Cookham.

Mr M Cox

APPEAL DISMISSED - contrary to Policies, DG1, CA2 - Local Plan Policy

Planning Ref:

Planning Decisions

Decision

05/01243

Change of use of stable building from storage to residential flat for a person employed by John Lewis plc on the Odney Estate, Cookham.

LAND ADJACENT GROVE COTTAGES, Odney Lane, Cookham.

R D Cook Consultants

PERMITTED

07/01333

Detached timber outbuilding.

STABLE COTTAGE, Poundfield Lane, Cookham.

Mr Alasdair Kent

PERMITTED

07/01346

Two storey front, side and rear extensions and rear dormer.

FORD COTTAGE, Lower Road, Cookham Rise.

Heighway Associates

APPLICATION WITHDRAWN ON 10^th JULY 2007

07/01349

Two storey side and rear and part single storey front extension.

OAKLANDS, Station Hill, Cookham Rise.

R M Hillier

PERMITTED

07/01354

Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether the proposed installation of 0.9m high retractable security bollards at entrance to driveway is lawful.

GARDEN HOUSE, High Road, Cookham Rise.

Mr and Mrs R Jenkins

CERTIFICATE LAWFUL WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 192

07/01405

Realignment of pavement to include raising of kerb and adjustment of pavement levels on junction of Sutton Road and Cookham High Street.

STANLEY SPENCER GALLERY, High Street, Cookham.

Pringle Richards Sharratt Ltd

PERMITTED

07/01409

Notification to fell 2 Cupressus.

DUNCRYNE, 5 Vicarage Close, Cookham.

Mr and Mrs Bridgeman.

NO OBJECTION

07/01413

Installation of timber cladding to one side of existing barn.

HARDINGS FARM, Hills Lane, Cookham Dean.

Mr and Mrs P D Richards

REFUSED – CONTRARY TO POLICY DG1, “inappropriate material, increases dominance of building in rural setting, fails to respect agricultural character of area and building, un-neighbourly and over bearing dominance for adjacent ‘Philbies’”

07/01423

Single storey rear extension.

2 HILLGROVE COTTAGES, Lower Road, Cookham Rise.

Mr R Tweedale.

PERMITTED

07/01449

Replacement and enlargement of decking and replacement O.D (Starter’s) Box.

COOKHAM REACH SAILING CLUB, Berries Road, Cookham.

Mr B Deacon

PERMITTED

07/01327

Rear Conservatory.

EASCOTE, Peace Lane, Cookham.

Cornhill Conservatories Ltd

PERMITTED

07/01451

Construction of a three storey side extension to form new staircase and lift shaft together with four no. bay windows at ground floor level.

HARWOOD HOUSE NURSING HOME, Sprint Lane, Cookham Dean.

Martin Lloyd Associates

PERMITTED

07/01556

(08/06/07)

Two storey side extension.

DEAN FARM, Alleyns Lane, Cookham Dean.

James Smith Associates

PERMITTED

07/01406

(23/05/07

Two storey extension incorporating car port and garage with insertion of two dormers to north east elevation.

1 FORMOSA COURT, Mill Lane, Cookham

SNS Designs

APPLICATION WITHDRAWN ON 13^TH JULY 2007

07/01373

(21/05/07)

First Floor and two storey rear extension.

ALL SEASONS, Church Road, Cookham Dean.

Purple Architects.

PERMITTED

3. AN EXTRA PCSO, RING-FENCED TO COOKHAM, FOR £15,000 PER YEAR, FOR TWO YEARS: This offer was made to Cookham Parish Council as a response to the recent spate of burglaries and acts of vandalism in the parish. Cllr Coker and John Stretton felt that the precept in Cookham was one of the lowest in the Borough and that the Parish Council should accept this offer. Cllr Ricardo felt that residents pay enough for policing and that this offer was out of order. Cllr Wellman said that the Parish Council should take account of all the other projects that we cannot afford to complete. Cllr Kellaway enquired what would happen after the two years. It was answered that the Parish Council would review the extra PCSO and re-negotiate if successful. Cllr Barnes said that the Council should ask themselves: is it a deserving cause or a good idea and would it benefit the people of Cookham. Cllr Harris wanted to know more about what we would get for our money. Cllr Coker proposed that the Parish Council agree the idea in principle and the Clerk and the Chairman would work on a proper agreement that would contain more detail as to the PCSO hours, times, areas within the parish and how this extra PCSO would work on a rota with the other two promised PCSO’s and PC Val de Haan. This was seconded by Cllr Barnes. VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 6 AGAINST = 5.

3. CHAIRMANS SUBMISSIONS: The Chairman mentioned a new consultation by SEERA regarding the Provision of Caravan Sites for Gypsies and Travellers. SEERA are seeking to meet the future accommodation needs for this sector of society in the period to 2016. The deadline is Monday 10^th September 2007 for response and comments. It was AGREED to include this on the agenda of our September Full Council meeting. The Clerk informed Cllrs of the Stakeholder Meeting on 13^th August at the Guild Hall, Windsor. There is also a Cllr Training Day on Saturday 22^nd September at Reading University, Berkshire. Candidates need to let the Clerk know by 10^th August. The Council were also invited to put forward nominations for serving on the Standard’s Committee in the Borough area. Cllrs Wellman and Harris put their names forward but any other Cllrs must let the Clerk know before 13^th August.

The meeting closed at 8.47pm.

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Current Planning Applications

Decision

Construction of a 60 metre x 22 metre horse ménage.

Advertisement. Display of two individually cut letter signs on walls with external illumination.

STANLEY SPENCER GALLERY, Cookham.

NO OBJECTION – Providing the lights do not interfere with the CCTV cameras.

NO OBJECTION – as long as the garage is not used for residential accommodation.

NO OBJECTION – Request 106 monies are used to improve traffic management on the Whyteladyes Lane junction. Also request that a percentage of housing is offered to Cookham families.

NO OBJECTION

Amended Planning Application

Decision

NO OBJECTION

Works to Trees in Conservation Area

Decision

NO OBJECTION

Current Appeals

Decision

This appeal will be decided on an exchange of written statements and a site visit by the Inspector. Comments to be sent by 31st July 2007. Address is in the Parish Office.

This appeal will be decided on an exchange of written statements and a site visit by the Inspector. Comments to be sent by 31st July 2007. Address is in the Parish Office.

Decision

APPEAL DISMISSED - contrary to Policies, DG1, CA2 - Local Plan Policy

Decision

PERMITTED

PERMITTED

APPLICATION WITHDRAWN ON 10th JULY 2007

PERMITTED

CERTIFICATE LAWFUL WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 192

PERMITTED

NO OBJECTION

REFUSED – CONTRARY TO POLICY DG1, “inappropriate material, increases dominance of building in rural setting, fails to respect agricultural character of area and building, un-neighbourly and over bearing dominance for adjacent ‘Philbies’”

Single storey rear extension.

2 HILLGROVE COTTAGES, Lower Road, Cookham Rise.

Replacement and enlargement of decking and replacement O.D (Starter’s) Box.

Rear Conservatory.

Construction of a three storey side extension to form new staircase and lift shaft together with four no. bay windows at ground floor level.

Two storey side extension.

Two storey extension incorporating car port and garage with insertion of two dormers to north east elevation.

First Floor and two storey rear extension.

This appeal will be decided on an exchange of written statements and a site visit by the Inspector. Comments to be sent by 31^st July 2007. Address is in the Parish Office.

This appeal will be decided on an exchange of written statements and a site visit by the Inspector. Comments to be sent by 31^st July 2007. Address is in the Parish Office.

APPLICATION WITHDRAWN ON 10^th JULY 2007