Minutes of Meetings

COOKHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the PLANNING COMMITTEE, held in the Community Room on Tuesday, 20^th July, 2010, commencing at 7.30 pm.

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PRESENT: Cllr D. Fry (Chairman)

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

M-L.Kellaway, R.M. Innes, R. Piercey, D.F. Ricardo, M. Wellman,

Jean Stretton and John Stretton.

Ms S. Flowers, Maidenhead Advertiser

Louise Turner and Antonia Connor – Members of the public

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APOLOGIES AND DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Apologies were received from Cllr R.M. Innes, who had to leave early to attend another meeting, and from Cllr H.P. Woodbridge for his non-attendance.

Cllr D. Fry declared a prejudicial interest in Application No. 10/01431 and a personal interest in Application No. 10/01338.

Cllr John Stretton declared a prejudicial interest in Application No. 10/01338 and reserved the right to change his mind at a later stage. Cllrs G. Harris, M-L Kellaway, and M. Wellman declared a prejudicial interest and Cllrs M. Barnes and M. Coker, a personal interest, in Application No. 10/01338. Cllrs M. Brar and R. Piercey declared a personal interest in Application No. 10/01342.

OPEN FORUM

Louise Turner and Antonia Connor, residents of Alleyns Lane, Cookham, spoke about Application No. 10/01431 by Mr. R. Ground, which they are opposing. As long-term residents in Alleyns Lane, and from their knowledge of the property in question, they dispute that the property has been let continually and that it meets the requirements for a Certificate of Lawful Use. Both challenged the documentary evidence supplied by the applicant. Louise Turner stated that contradictory evidence and a statutory declaration is being provided in opposition to this application.

In view of the interest from members of the public present, Application No. 10/01431 was the first Application to be considered by the Committee.

Planning

Ref:

Current Planning Applications

Decision

10/01338

(02/07/10)

Two storey part single storey side extension with open entrance porch and a detached double garage following demolition of existing garage.

WALNUT TREE COTTAGE, Cookham Dean Common, SL6 9NZ.

Mr. M-J Saunders

NO OBJECTION

VOTE:

IN FAVOUR = 3

ABSTENTIONS = 9

PLANS CONSIDERED AND DISCUSSED

Planning

Ref:

Current Planning Applications

Decision

10/01342

(25/06/10)

Change of use of ground floor from retail (A1) to residential (C3).

COOKHAM DEAN POST OFFICE, Bigfrith Lane, Cookham. SL6 9PH

Mrs J. Hyland-Power

REFUSED

VOTE:

IN FAVOUR = 8

AGAINST = 3

ABSTENTIONS = 1

Application does not comply with Appendix 7, para. 1 of the Local Plan.

10/01359

(25/06/10)

Alterations and extension to include two storey side and rear extension and open front porch.

BRECKLANDS, Cookham Dean Common, Cookham. SL6 9NZ.

Mr. P. Shedden

NO OBJECTION

UNANIMOUS

10/01377

(28/06/10)

Construction of a replacement dwelling.

WILDWOOD, Alleyns Lane, Cookham.

SL6 9AD

Mr. and Mrs. Brack

NO OBJECTION

VOTE;

IN FAVOUR = 13

AGAINST = 1

10/01384

(30/06/10)

Formation of a ramp and footway in connection with a disabled parking bay to front of property.

PARKING AREA ADJACENT to 15 GROVES WAY, COOKHAM

Mr. Fenner, MDHA

NO OBJECTION

UNANIMOUS

10/01478

(08/07/10)

Demolition of part of a detached outbuilding.

GROVE COTTAGE, Church Road, Cookham Dean. SL6 9PD

Mr. R. Peters

NO OBJECTION

UNANIMOUS

10/01497

(09/07/10)

Construction of a replacement house approved under 08/02339 without complying with condition 3 of that permission for external surface material to the garage.

BROOKLANDS, Stone House Lane, Cookham. SL6 9TP

Mr. J. Riley

NO OBJECTION

Subject to Conservation Officer.

VOTE;

IN FAVOUR = 10

ABSTENTIONS = 3

Planning Ref:

Certificate of Lawful Use

Decision

10/01431

(02/07/10)

Certificate of Lawfulness to determine whether an existing use of 'The Lodge' as a separate dwelling is lawful.

Land at FRAYLE, Alleyns Lane, Cookham. SL6 9AD

Mr. R. Ground

There seems to be significant doubt, due to evidence given by neighbours and no record of Council Tax being paid, that the property has been continually let. This application should be investigated further and referred back to Legal Case Officer.

Planning Ref:	Planning Decisions	Decision
10/00949 (05/05/10)	Two storey rear/side extension. Conversion of existing garage into habitable accommodation and alterations. 69 Westwood Green, Cookham. SL6 9DE	APPLICATION WITHDRAWN 29^th June 2010
10/00956 (10/05/10)	Installation of an air source heat pump and roof mounted solar panels. HILLWAYS, Bigfrith Lane, Cookham. SL6 9UJ	PERMISSION GRANTED
10/01025 (24/05/10)	Erection of a log cabin. COOKHAM RISE PRIMARY SCHOOL, High Road, Cookham. SL6 9JF	PERMISSION GRANTED
Planning Ref:	Planning Decisions – Works to Trees	Decision
10/01074 (18/05/10)	Consent to lift primary lateral limbs of 1 Ash over car park and trim any tertiary limbs for better access and Crown reduce 1 Poplar by 25-30% in conservation area. COOKHAM MOOR, The Pound, Cookham.	PERMISSION GRANTED
10/01188 (02/06/10)	Consent to coppice Hazel trees covered by TPO. Patches Wood, Spade Oak Reach, Cookham.	PERMISSION GRANTED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on 6^th July, 2010 were circulated and approved with no amendments, on the proposal of Cllr D. Fry and seconded by Cllr John Stretton.

CHAIRMAN'S SUBMISSIONS

1. The request from Cookham Football Club for additional usage of pitches on the Alfred Major recreation ground by junior players, raised some initial concerns. Cllrs. M. Brar and M-L Kellaway highlighted current difficulties with parking in the area; and Cllr M. Coker commented on the effect this additional usage might have on public use of the recreation ground in general.

It was proposed by the Chairman, Cllr D. Fry, and seconded by Cllr M. Brar, that the Cookham Football Club be asked to provide further information in writing to the Council.

2. The Chairman reminded Councillors of the Public Meeting being held on Monday, 26^th July, 2010 at 6 pm in the Community Room, to discuss traffic/safety issues in Lower Road, Cookham Rise. Tony Carr, RBWM Traffic and Road Safety Manager, will be giving a Powerpoint presentation.

The meeting closed at 8.45 pm.

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