Planning 6 April 2004

PRESENT: Cllr H.J. Woodbridge (Acting Chairman) Cllrs P. Brockwell, M. Coker, S. Fairlie, A. Hay, G. Harris,

In Attendance: Cllrs M. Brar and D. Ricardo (RBWM), Kris Mullins (Maidenhead Advertiser)

1. Mr D. Fry of Spencers Lane enquired when the road surface of Dean Lane would be repaired following the completion of the Mains Drainage work by the contractors. Cllr D. Ricardo responded that this was unlikely to take place until next year due to expiry of guarantee.

2. Mr N. Probert of High Road, speaking on behalf of the residents present stated that they were opposed to the demolition of the house called ‘Bramleys’ and the erection of two semi-detached houses (Planning Application 04/ 41653). The new development was of inappropriate size and excessive height (9 metres), would cause loss of privacy to the surrounding neighbours, increase traffic density at a dangerous corner and result in serious parking problems.

3. Mrs H. Brodie supported Mr Probert’s remarks and added that the development posed a further problem regarding the safety of children.

4. Mr N. Darling amplified the parking problem and stated that at present, cars were parked in front of his access, causing serious problems to his invalid wife.

5. Mr M. Wellman (speaking from the floor) raised the problem of speeding traffic at the junction of Hillcrest and Windmill Road and asked if what he considered is a dangerous junction could be marked out by the Royal Borough. Concern was also expressed over the serious parking problem in this area when football matches were taking place on the Alfred Major Ground. The Chairman stated that these matters would be considered further at a later date.

6. Mr G. Feeney of ‘The Holt’, Stubbles Lane, stated that his Planning Application 04/41627 had now been withdrawn. The Chairman thanked him for this information and agreed to withdraw the application from the agenda, even though no confirmation had been received from the Planning Officer concerned.

Apologies were received from Cllrs: M. Innes, R. Piercey and J. Stretton. Cllrs M. Brar and D. Ricardo declared an interest in the Planning Agenda as they were both Borough Councillors. Also, Cllr Ricardo declared a prejudicial interest in Application No 04/41624 as he lived adjacent to the property concerned and left the meeting room.

04/41624	Construction of part single storey, part two-storey rear extension following demolition of existing extension and garage plus new entrance gates and vehicle hard standing. THYME COTTAGE, School Lane, Cookham. Mr and Mrs P Davis.	NO OBJECTION
04/41627	Construction of a 4 bedroomed detached dwelling following demolition of existing house. THE HOLT, Stubbles Lane, Cookham Dean. Mr G. Feeny and Ms J.Rutherford.	WITHDRAWN
04/41639	Part two-storey single storey side extension, rear conservatory, conversion of loft with dormers to front and formation of new access. HILLGROVE COTTAGE, Alleyns Lane, Cookham Dean. Mr G. Milne and Ms N. Jones.	NO OBJECTION
04/41650	Construction of a two-storey rear extension. 1, THE GABLES, Hardings Green, Cookham Dean. Mr J. Fenner and Ms D. Kendall.	NO OBJECTION
04/41653	Erection of pair of semi-detached, three bedroomed properties with replacement garages at the rear, following demolition of existing property and garages. BRAMLEY, High Road, Cookham Rise. T.S. Ground & Sons.	OBJECTION
	Cookham Parish Council OBJECT to this application on the following grounds:- 1. There is in-adequate access. 2. Will result in an increased level of traffic at a potentially dangerous junction. 3. The development is incompatible with surrounding properties. 4. The plot is surrounded with high density houses already and the construction of two new dwellings will result in seriously cramped conditions. 5. The proposal represents over development of the site. Voting: IN FAVOUR = 8, AGAINST = 1, ABSTENTION = 1 On the proposition of Cllr M. Wellman, it was agreed unanimously that the Parish Council wish to insist that the application is placed before the Control Panel for a final decision rather than be decided by a Planning Officer.
04/41677	Construction of a dropped kerb. 18, HAMFIELD COTTAGES, Lower Road, Cookham. Ms Jane Odell.	NO OBJECTION
	Comment: Provided that the proposal meets the RB Planning Criteria.
04/41691	Construction of single storey side/rear extension. MAYFIELD, Cookham Dean Common, Cookham Dean. Mr and Mrs K.R. Stonell.	NO OBJECTION

WORKS TO TREES IN CONSERVATION AREA:

04/41646	Consent to prune a cherry, 3 apple trees and a Cotoneaster. HILL COTTAGE, School Lane, Cookham Dean. Mrs N. Dupres.	NO OBJECTION
04/41680	Consent to prune a Magnolia and an apple tree and to remove a limb of a tree close to roof of adjacent proper THE MALTINGS, High Street, Cookham. Leslie Willis.	NO OBJECTION
	Comment: The Tree Officer is asked to check the safety of the tree close to the roof of the adjacent property.
04/41682	Consent to reduce the height of 3 Cypressus Trees. TIMBER HOUSE, Hardings Green, Cookham Dean. Mr H.S. Hollingsworth.	NO OBJECTION

3. MINUTES AND MATTERS ARISING: The minutes of the Planning Meetings held on the 2^nd and 16^th March 2004 were circulated and duly agreed with two corrections. On Page 844 of the minutes of the meeting on the 16^th March, Planning Application 04/41554, the Comment should have read that the new fencing is NOT in keeping with the Conservation Area rather than is in keeping. Secondly, under Application 04/41565, the plural for “Antennae” is “Antennaes”

WORKS TO TREES IN CONSERVATION AREA: