Minutes of Meetings

COOKHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the PLANNING COMMITTEE held at the

Community Room on Tuesday, 21^st October 2008 commencing at 7.30 pm

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

Cllrs M. Brar, P. Brockwell, M. Coker, G. Harris, F. Hewer, M. Innes,

M. L. Kellaway, R. Piercey, D. Ricardo, Jean Stretton, John Stretton and

M. Wellman.

Also present: Two members of the public.

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OPEN FORUM: Cllr Martin Coker spoke from the gallery to inform the Council that someone was selling sandbags in Nicholsons Walk in Maidenhead when they were available free of charge from RBWM. Cllr Ricardo said that leaflets selling sandbags were also on display at the recent Flood Meeting at Pinder Hall. Cllr John Stretton said that RBWM were looking at a new type of sandbag that could absorb more water.

Mr Cameron-Wood of Basseys, Maidenhead Road then spoke to object to Pln Appn: 08/02469. He said that the property was originally a vegetable patch and the owners now wished to build a first floor. There was no flood risk assessment and a risk that the flat above the garage could be made into a separate dwelling. He said that the six velux windows facing his garden and the outside steps to the flat would be un-neighbourly and compromise his privacy.

Cllr Woodbridge thanked him for his comments and asked permission from the Council to move this item to the top of the agenda.

1. APOLOGIES AND DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Apologies were received from Cllr Piercey. Cllr M. Brar and Cllr Jean Stretton declared a personal interest in Pln Appn 08/02469. Cllr M. Barnes declared a personal interest in Pln Appn 08/02447. Cllr John Stretton declared a personal interest in Pln Appn 08/02469 and also a personal interest as a member of the MDC panel reserving the right to change his mind at a later stage.

PLANS CONSIDERED & DISCUSSED:

Planning

Ref:

Current Planning Applications

Decision

08/02469

(08/10/08)

Single storey and first floor extension to existing detached garage to form habitable accommodation and raising and alterations to existing house roof to form first floor accommodation.

HAWTHORN LEE, Cedar Drive, Cookham.

Mr Ian Thomas

OBJECTION – Contrary to Policy H14, paras 1 & 2 with no flood risk assessment in an area liable to flood.

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 13, ABSTENTION = 1

Cookham Parish Council would like to call this in to panel unless the Case Officer also refuses.

08/02339

(30/09/08)

Construction of a replacement house.

BROOKLANDS, Stone House Lane, Cookham Dean.

Mr Jonathan Riley

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 9, ABSTENTION = 5.

Cookham Parish Council request a condition that public access to Stonehouse Common adjacent is kept clear at all times.

08/02340

(29/09/08)

Demolition of an unlisted building in a conservation area.

BROOKLANDS, Stone House Lane, Cookham Dean.

Mr Jonathan Riley

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 11, ABSTENTION = 4.

Cookham Parish Council request a condition that public access to Stonehouse Common adjacent is kept clear at all times.

08/02447

(08/10/08)

Replacement garage and new rear conservatory.

THE FIR TREES, Maidenhead Road, Cookham. Mr M Stork

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 10, ABSTENTION = 2, AGAINST = 2.

08/02462

(07/10/08)

Single storey rear extension single storey front infill extension and first floor side/rear extension.

THE GLEN, Church Road, Cookham Dean. Mr Alan Dean

OBJECTION – Contrary to Policies GB3 and CA2.

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 13, ABSTENTION = 1.

Planning Ref:

Planning Decisions

Decision

08/01877

Replacement double garage and store.

CORNER COTTAGE, High Street, Cookham.

J S A Architects

PERMITTED

08/02055

2 storey rear part first floor front/side extension and bow window and open porch to front (amendments to 08/01467).

TIMBERS, 6 Sutton Close, Cookham.

Mr M Lloyd

PERMITTED

08/02112

Notification to carry out various tree works.

2 BELLE VUE COTTAGES, The Pound, Cookham.

Elizabeth Wells

NO OBJECTION

08/02059

Single storey rear extension following demolition of rear detached garage.

CHERRY TREE COTTAGE, Popes Lane, Cookham Dean.

James Smith Associates

APPLICATION WITHDRAWN ON 13^TH OCTOBER 2008.

3. APPROVAL OF REFURBISHMENT OF CEMETERY FOOTPATHS FOR THE SUM OF £9,850: The Adoptive Acts Committee recommended that this work be awarded to Mr Joe Stoneman at a sum of £9,850. The Clerk said that the cost would be lower because the Parish Council would claim back the vat for the materials and equipment hire. On the proposition of Cllr Kellaway, seconded by Cllr Hewer, it was AGREED to accept the decision of the Adoptive Acts Committee. VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 13, AGAINST = 1.

4. APPROVAL OF REFURBISHMENT OF THE SKIP AREA AT COOKHAM CEMETERY FOR THE SUM OF £2,500: The Adoptive Acts Committee also recommended the refurbishment of the skip to be awarded to Joe Stoneman to co-incide with the works on the paths. On the proposition of Cllr Barnes, seconded by Cllr Innes, it was AGREED to accept the decision of the Adoptive Acts Committee. VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 13, AGAINST = 1.

5. CHAIRMAN’S SUBMISSIONS: Cllr John Stretton announced that Cookham Bridge would be closed (9.30am – 3.30pm) on 4^th November for inspection. The Clerk mentioned three notices. The invitation for representation on the Rural Forum deadline had been extended and nominations should be submitted to the Town Hall before 7^th November. A letter from Darren Firth regarding various flooding matters would be copied and circulated to all Councillors. There was a special presentation arranged for members of the Cookham Society and Cookham Parish Council to explain progress on the Village Design Statement. Invitations had been issued.

The meeting closed at 8.15pm.