Minutes of Meetings

COOKHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the PLANNING COMMITTEE held at the

Community Room on Tuesday, 16^th February 2010 commencing at 7.30 pm

PRESENT: Cllr D. Fry (Chairman),

Cllrs P. Brockwell, M. Coker (part time), G. Harris, M. Innes, R. Piercey,

M-L Kellaway, D. Ricardo, Jean Stretton, John Stretton, M. Wellman

and H. J. Woodbridge.

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OPEN FORUM There were no members of the public present.

1. APOLOGIES AND DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Apologies were received from Cllr M. Barnes. Cllrs M. Brar and F. Hewer were attending the Parish Conference tonight.

The Chairman informed the Council that he was moving item 3 on the agenda to the Extra-Ordinary Meeting later in the evening to be held under Standing Order 68. Cllr Kellaway declared a personal interest in Pln Appn 10/00176. Cllr John Stretton declared an interest as a Borough Councillor and member of the MDC panel. He reserves the right to change his mind at a later date.

2. PLANS CONSIDERED & DISCUSSED:

Planning

Ref:

Current Planning Applications

Decision

10/00176

(03/02/10)

Certificate of Lawfulness to determine whether a proposed new doorway from the kitchen to the South facing garden is lawful.

LINDEN LEA, Startins Lane, Cookham Dean SL6 9AN

Mrs Carol Chapman

NO COMMENT – INFORMATION ONLY

10/00153

(02/02/10)

Single storey rear extension and rear bay window.

PENNINE, Terrys Lane, Cookham SL6 9RT Mr & Mrs E Millard

(Cllr Coker enters meeting)

NO OBJECTION – on the condition that local materials are used in Conservation Area.

VOTE: NO OBJECTION = UNANIMOUS

10/00094

(29/01/10)

Renovation of boundary brick wall at front of property. With an increase in wall height of approx 30-35cms.

GLIMPSES, The Pound, Cookham SL6 9QD Mrs Julia Dick

NO OBJECTION – CPC note that the wall has already been repaired.

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 7, AGAINST = 3, ABSTENTION = 2.

10/00021

(27/01/10)

Single storey rear extension.

ROSS COTTAGE, Graham Road, Cookham Rise SL6 9JQ

MR Paul Dufty

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = UNANIMOUS

10/00125

(27/01/10)

Change of Use of agricultural land to the North of Widbrook Farm Cottage into residential curtilage.

WIDBROOK FARM COTTAGE, Sutton Road, Cookham SL6 9RD

Mr Ian James

OBJECTION – Contrary to Policy GB5 harms the openness of the Green Belt; no Design & Access Statement; could create a precedent.

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 10; ABSTENTION = 2

10/00108

(25/01/10)

Renewal of permission 05/00781 for the construction of a part two storey single storey side extension with basement and loft conversion with insertion of dormer windows to front and rear.

HOLM OAK, Grubwood Lane, Cookham Dean SL6 9UB

Mr David Hedges

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = UNANIMOUS

Planning

Ref:

Works to Trees in Conservation Area

Decision

10/00164

(03/02/10)

Consent to fell a sycamore.

2 BELLE VUE COTTAGES, The Pound, Cookham SL6 9QF

Mr William Wells

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = UNANIMOUS

Planning Ref:

Works to Trees covered by TPO

Decision

10/00119

(26/01/10)

Consent to fell a Cedar.

TYTHE BARN, Dean Lane, Cookham Dean SL6 9BB

Mr Geoffrey Palmer

NO OBJECTION – Cookham Parish Council request a replacement tree to be planted.

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = UNANIMOUS

Planning Ref

Appeal Decision

09/00589/ENF

(01/02/10)

Appeal to the Secretary of the State for Environment against the Enforcement notice issues by the Local Planning Authority, without Planning Permission. The use of the land to east of Mount Lodge, Spring Lane, Cookham Dean SL6 6PW as a residential garden and a erection of a summerhouse.

Mr and Mrs G. Draper

To be decided on the basis of a Public Inquiry – date to be advised. Any comments must be received by 11 March 2010. Address and ref are available in Parish Office.

Planning Ref:

Planning Decisions

Decision

09/02672

(17/12/09)

Construction of 3 no. rear dormers.

THE MEDICAL CENTRE, Lower Road, Cookham Rise SL6 9HX

Cookham Medical Centre

PERMITTED

09/02512

(27/11/10)

First floor side extension. Pitched roofs to existing front and rear elevations.

BABHAM END, School Lane, Cookham SL6 9QN

Stephen Varney Associates

PERMISSION REFUSED

Contrary to Policy H14 4, Policy DG1 11 and Policy H14 2 – RBWM Local Plan

3. ITEM MOVED TO EXTRA-ORDINARY MEETING AFTER PLANNING MEETING.

4. CONTRACT FOR RETAINING THE SERVICES FOR JOHN LEE: Cllr Ricardo queried whether Mr Lee would charge for petrol. He also said that in the event of snow or flooding, Mr Lee would struggle to get to us. The Chairman then read an email from Mr Lee that stated that if Cookham Parish Council purchased a product called “Team Viewer”, he could access our system remotely and would not always need to drive to the Parish Office. Cllr John Stretton was concerned that we may get a better overall service from a company rather than a sole trader. Mr Lee would charge £15 per hour for a site visit and £10 per hour for remote working. Cllr Coker mentioned that Cookham Rise Primary School used a small company to service their computers however the Chairman pointed out that the decision had already been taken to use John Lee. The Clerk stated that the Parish Council would need to ask Mr Lee to provide a copy of his third party liability cover for working in a public office. A Service Level Agreement would also be necessary to state and agree exactly what we would ask Mr Lee to provide and how much we would pay him. Cllr Woodbridge said that the 3rd party public liability insurance should be up to 5 million pounds. It was AGREED that Cllr Coker would get the details of the company that the School is using.

5. CHAIRMANS SUBMISSIONS: The Chairman had received a letter from Ms Maria Lucas, the new Head of Legal Services at RBWM. She had expressed a wish to visit us and explain what she does and see what we do. The Chairman had received an invitation to a fund-raising event at the Indian restaurant, Shahs. The Clerk had written a letter to Tim Slaney detailing why RBWM should carry out an independent flood risk assessment for the Marlow Flood Alleviation Scheme. A second version had been drafted to send to Wycombe District Council. Both letters were approved with minor amendments.

The meeting closed at 8.35pm.

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