Minutes of Meetings

COOKHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the PLANNING COMMITTEE held at the

Community Room on Tuesday, 2^nd October 2007 commencing at 7.30 pm

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

Cllrs M. Brar, P. Brockwell, D. Fry, G. Harris, M. Innes, R. Piercey,

D. Ricardo, Jean Stretton and John Stretton.

Also present: PC Val de Haan; Frank Smith (Marlow Free Press); Nick Meakin (Maidenhead Advertiser) and four members of the public.

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Before the meeting began, Cllr Harris presented the winners of the Garden in Bloom Competition with their certificates. Award winners included: Mrs Betty Bond (1^st Prize Cookham Dean); Mrs Johnson (2^nd Prize Cookham Dean); Mrs Galloway (2^nd Prize Cookham Village). Other winners, Mr Fenner (1^st Prize Cookham Village) and Mr Williams (1^st Prize Cookham Rise), were unable to attend the meeting.

OPEN FORUM – Mrs Sale spoke about the developments in Stubbles Lane as so many residents are extending their homes. She wondered whether there was any way to slow down the building work. The constant noise and dust was difficult to live with and the properties seemed to be getting larger. The Chairman assured her that the comments would be kept in mind but the Council could not do anything to delay the planning process. Mrs Betty Bond then spoke about the noise from Uncle Tom’s Cabin on karaoke nights. PC de Haan said that this was being investigated by Alan Barwise at RBWM. Cllr John Stretton promised to follow this up.

The Council then voted to listen to PC de Haan before continuing the meeting. Over the past few months there were 25 recorded incidents after 2.00am. Anti-social behaviour figures were down by 42% figures which could be due in part to the two PCSO’s. Both PCSO’s had volunteered to work after midnight and at week-ends. PC de Haan then took questions from Councillors.

1. APOLOGIES AND DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Apologies were received from Cllrs Barnes and Coker who had been called to a meeting of the Steering Group of the Parish Plan. Cllr Kellaway was on holiday. Cllr Hewitt’s apologies were received from Cllr Stretton. Cllr Piercey declared a prejudicial interest in Pln Appn 07/02428 and a personal interest in Pln Appn 07/02460. Cllr Harris declared a personal interest in Pln Appns 07/02398 and 07/02404. Cllr John Stretton declared that, as a member of the Borough Planning Committee, he reserved the right to change his mind at a later stage.

The Council then voted to bring Pln Appn 07/02428 forward as Mrs Sale was waiting to hear the outcome of this application.

2. PLANS CONSIDERED & DISCUSSED:

Planning

Ref:

Current Planning Applications

Decision

07/02428

(10/09/07)

Two storey extension to south elevation and single storey to west elevation.

COPPER COIN, Stubbles Lane, Cookham Dean.

Mr and Mrs G. Frisby

OBJECTION – Contrary to GB4 – over-development of original site and lane not suitable for increased traffic.

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 8, AGAINST = 1, ABS = 1.

07/02416

(10/09/07)

Single storey side extension with front dormer, side extension to garage, raising of roof height to create first floor accommodation with dormer and external staircase.

LUCYS LODGE. Cedar Drive, C’ham.

Mr and Mrs P. Renucci

COMMENT – Un-neighbourly as the whole staircase should be enclosed. Garage should not be sold as a separate property and not be used for living accommodation.

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 10 ABSTENTION = 1

07/02398

(06/09/07)

Listed Building Consent to re-decorate the external doors from yellow to National Trust ‘summerhouse’ (grey-green).

CROMWELL COTTAGE, Alleyns Lane, Cookham Dean.

Mr and Mrs Bramm

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 9, AGAINST = 1, ABSTENTION = 1.

07/02400

(10/09/07)

The relocation of gates permitted on 07/00514 to the front boundary.

GARDEN HOUSE, High Road, Cookham Rise. Mr and Mrs Jenkins

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 9, ABSTENTION = 2.

07/02472

(17/09/07)

Two storey side extension.

MYOSOTIS, 7 Sutton Close, Cookham.

Mr and Mrs Yuill

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 6, AGAINST = 3, ABS = 2.

07/02460

(14/09/07)

First floor side extension above existing garage.

QUARRY EDGE, Cookham Dean Common, Cookham Dean.

Mr and Mrs J. Cook

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 8, AGAINST = 1, ABS = 2.

Planning

Ref:

Works to Trees in Conservation Area

Decision

07/02404

(03/09/07)

Notification to pollard one Willow tree.

LAND AT MARSH MOOR, The Pound, Cookham.

Mr G. Copas, Copas Farms

REFER TO TREE OFFICER

VOTE: IN FAVOUR 9, ABSTENTION = 2.

07/02486

(19/09/07)

Notification to crown reduce lower crown by 30% and crown reduce upper crown by 15% of one Medlar tree.

WALNUT TREE COTTAGE, Cookham Dean Common, C. Dean.

Michael-John Saunders

REFER TO TREE OFFICER – ADVISE REDUCTION NO MORE THAN 20%.

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = UNANIMOUS

Planning Ref:

Planning Decisions

Decision

07/01614

Two storey rear and single storey side extensions, replacement single garage with alterations to ground levels.

WISTERIA COTTAGE, Popes Lane, Cookham Dean.

H J Stribling and Partners

PERMITTED

07/01931

Construction of terrace of 4 x 3 bedroom dwellings with 3 bay car park, 3 x 6 bedroom detached dwellings and accommodation in loft space and car parks/garaging, vehicular access from Malders Lane.

OLD KILN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, Malders Lane, Maidenhead.

TPA Design Company

PERMITTED

07/01943

First floor side extension.

DIAL COTTAGE, High Road, Cookham Rise.

Mr Brian Laver

PERMITTED

07/02001

Part two and part one storey rear extensions.

OLD DANIELS, Popes Lane, Cookham Dean.

Mr W. A. Forbes

PERMITTED

07/02021

Retrospective application for a single storey extension and entrance canopy.

HARWOOD HOUSE NURSING HOME, Spring Lane, Cookham Dean.

Martin Lloyd Associates

REFUSED – Inappropriate development in the Green Belt. Contrary to Policy GB1 (RBWM Local Plan)

07/02044

Replacement double garage. BAGSTERS, Kings Lane, Cookham Dean.

James Smith Associates

PERMITTED

07/02072

Two storey rear extension.

WILLOW BANK, Cookham Dean Bottom, Cookham Dean.

James Smith Associates

PERMITTED

07/02058

Replacement double garage and store.

CORNER COTTAGE, High Street, Cookham.

James Smith Associates

APPLICATION WITHDRAWN 14^TH SEPTEMBER 2007

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR PLANNING MEETINGS HELD ON 4^TH AND 18^TH SEPTEMBER 2007: The Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on 4^th September 2007 were circulated and approved with no amendments. The Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on 18^th September 2007 were circulated and approved with several amendments. On Page 508, Cllrs Wellman, Barnes and John Stretton were not present for this meeting. Cllr Harris, Hewitt and Ricardo were present.

The Meeting closed at 8.30pm.