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COOKHAM
PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of a Meeting of the PLANNING COMMITTEE held at the Community Room on Tuesday, 10th February 2009 commencing at 7.30 pm PRESENT: Cllr H.J. Woodbridge (Chairman), Cllrs P. Brockwell, M. Coker, D. Fry, G. Harris, F. Hewer, M. Innes,
M-L. Kellaway, R. Piercey (part time), D. Ricardo and M. Wellman. ALSO
PRESENT: Two members of the public. _________________________________________________________________________ OPEN FORUM – Mr Holden spoke about his planning application 09/00052. His earlier application had been withdrawn but he had now spoken to his neighbours who had no objection to his plans. Mr Holden said that the reason he wished to extend was to accommodate his growing family and allow them to stay in the area. Mr David Ashwanden spoke of his application for Outline Planning at Butts Legh. He and his wife wished to down-size but stay in Cookham where his wife was born. The application included various flood risk assessments and Mr Ashwanden alluded to the recent planning approval for White Place Farm in regards to the use of the Causeway as a dry escape route. Recent EA reports had concluded that the flow of water at the west end of the Causeway in a 1:100 year case was 18 cm in depth. The EA stated that the waters could carry considerable debris – but this objection was defeated in the case of White Place Farm. Mr Ashwanden also said that the recent flood alleviation works on Marsh Meadow should also help to improve this risk.
Cllr Ricardo also wished to speak from the Public floor as a resident. The Chairman reminded Cllr Ricardo that he must declare a prejudicial interest and leave the room when the Council discuss the application at Butts Legh. Cllr Ricardo mentioned a recent Cookham Society newsletter which stated that there was an urgent need to stop building in the flood plain. He said that the main risk was the effect on houses in the surrounding area. Fluvial flooding and ground water would be affected by new homes in the flood plain.
The Chairman spoke to thank all the speakers. The Chairman then said that he had a duty to protect the reputation of the Council and also the electorate. He reminded Parish Councillors that they had signed and agreed to abide by the Code of Conduct. He stated that if a Councillor refused to agree that he had a prejudicial interest and remained in the room, the Chairman would have no choice but to report that Councillor to the Standards Board. This scenario would be fully recorded in the Minutes because the Council must be transparent in every action and decision taken. 1. APOLOGIES AND DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Apologies were received from Cllrs Jean Stretton; M. Barnes and M. Brar. Cllr John Stretton was at the Town Hall on Borough business. Cllr Ricardo declared a prejudicial interest in Pln Appn 09/00111. Cllr M. Innes declared a prejudicial interest in Pln Appn 09/00039 and a personal interest in Pln Appn 08/03065. Cllr D. Fry declared a personal interest in Pln Appn 09/00111 and Cllr Wellman declared a personal interest in Pln Appn 09/00129.
2. PLANS CONSIDERED & DISCUSSED:
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the Planning Meetings held on 6th and 20th January 2009 were circulated and approved with no amendments. The meeting closed at 8.35pm. |
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