COOKHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the PLANNING COMMITTEE

held at the Community Room on Tuesday, 7^th October 2003 commencing at 7.35pm.

PRESENT: Cllr R. Arthur (Chairman), Cllr H. J. Woodbridge (Vice Chairman),

Cllrs. P. Brockwell, M.Coker, S. Fairlie, G. Harris, A. Hay, M. Innes,

A. Prichard, J. Stretton, M. Wellman.

In Attendance: Cllr M. Cubley (RBWM), Jane Griffiths (Maidenhead Advertiser) and two members of the public.

OPEN FORUM: Mr Jonathan Miall of Sutton Close commented on the recent withdrawal of Appn No: 03/40810. He felt the decision not to proceed was a result of a tremendous community response from both residents and parents of Holy Trinity Primary School. He also commended the support of Cllrs Stretton and Prichard. Mr Miall wished to place on record that should Vodafone re-apply for a mast, time must be allowed for discussion and consultation with residents, Councillors and other interested bodies. The mast should be placed on acceptable sites such as the Orange mast at Widbrook and White Place Farm where permission has been granted. Mast-sharing should also be discussed and residents should be fully involved in the pre-application Consultative process. Mr Miall mentioned the Stuart Report which recommends a cautionary approach to proposed mast sites and urges the Telecom companies to keep an open view about the health issues. Cllr Coker then spoke to say that the problem with mast-sharing is that the mast has to be sited higher to cover a wider area. Cllr Prichard said that the company did not consult properly, for instance Holy Trinity Primary School was invited to comment in July when they were away on their summer break.

Mr Miall said that the residents were not against the masts and wished to guard against a proliferation of them in one area. Cllr Stretton congratulated the residents for over 200 letters and emails sent to the Royal Borough.

1. APOLOGIES AND DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST:

Apologies were received from Cllrs Garrard and Piercey. Initially there were no declarations of interest. Cllr R. Arthur later declared a prejudicial interest in Appn 03/40867 and left the room for this part of the meeting.

2. PLANS CONSIDERED & DISCUSSED

03/40810	Erection of 12m high monopole with shrouded antenna + 2 metre cabinets (Telecom Dev. Determination 56 days). LAND AT JUNCTION OF SUTTON CLOSE WITH SUTTON ROAD, Cookham. Vodaphone Ltd.	APPLICATION WITHDRAWN
03/40831	Construction of single storey rear extension. 32, BURNT OAK, Cookham Rise. Mr. M. Ash.	NO OBJECTION
03/40832	Replacement of existing culvert under road with 3 box culverts to provide flood alleviation to local residents. . A4094 ROAD BRIDGE OVER WHITEBROOK, Sutton Road, Cookham. Environment Agency.	NO OBJECTION - SEE COMMENT
	Cookham Parish Council support any action that may alleviate flooding for residents – however these culverts will only work if the Fleet River and adjacent waterways leading to the Thames are dredged and widened at the same time.
03/40834	Erection of 2 x 3- bed semi-detached houses. LAND BETWEEN 12 & 13, CANNON DOWN COTTAGES, Maidenhead Road, Cookham Rise. The Simmonds Partnership.	NO OBJECTION
	VOTE: In Favour = 10, Abstention = 1.
03/40836	Erection of 2 x 3 bed semi-detached houses. LAND BETWEEN 8 & 9 CANNON DOWN COTTAGES, Maidenhead Road, Cookham Rise. The Simmonds Partnership.	NO OBJECTION
	VOTE: In Favour = 10, Abstention = 1.
03/40835	Revision of p.p.02/39554 (Enlargement of conservatory). THE THATCH, Dean Lane, Cookham Dean. Mr. B Tickle & Ms. B Hill.	OBJECTION
	Cookham Parish Council unanimously OBJECT to this application – contrary to policy GB4 – over-development of the original site and creeping development on the permission already granted last year.
03/40849	Demolition of existing garage & erection of a 2 storey side extension. 17, BASS MEAD, Cookham Rise. Mr. & Mrs. R Giddings.	NO OBJECTION
03/40867	Single storey side/front extension. 15, WESTWOOD GREEN, Cookham Rise. Mr. & Mrs. M. Todd.	NO OBJECTION

AMENDED PLANS

03/40632

First floor extension with loft conversion.

37 WESTWOOD GREEN, Cookham Rise.

Mr and Mrs G. Adman.

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 9, AGAINST = 2

WORKS TO TREES

03/40792	Consent to reduce the height of a row of western Red Cedars (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area). BRUNSWICK HOUSE, The Pound, Cookham. Mrs. Toaldo.	NO OBJECTION
	Cllr Harris recommends reducing the trees by about 4 metres.
03/40749	Consent to reduce a Chestnut by 30% - 40% (Works to trees in a Conservation Area).THE COACH HOUSE, Ferry Lane, Cookham. Hugh Somerville.	NO OBJECTION
	Cllr Harris recommends reducing the tree by 25 – 30% only.

NOTIFICATION OF TREE PRESERVATION ORDER

No. 27 of 2003 - SANDPIPERS, Worster Road, Cookham Rise. Order confirmed 8/9/03.

PLANNING DECISIONS

03/40203	Conversion of an existing barn into a dwelling (Change of Use). WINTERHILL FARM, Winter Hill, Cookham Dean.	PERMITTED
03/40224	Part single storey and part two storey side extension. 1, LAUREL COTTAGES, Lower Road, Cookham Rise.	PERMITTED
03/40485	Part single storey part two storey rear extension. GARLANDS, Dean Lane, Cookham Dean.	PERMITTED
03/40523	Demolition of existing boathouse & erection of wet boathouse with dry store over- revision to siting & elevational treatment of approved application 98/32526. SITE ADJACENT TO EDGEWOOD, Gibraltar Lane, Cookham Dean.	PERMITTED
03/40529	Consent to remove a hedge to two sides of a paddock. DANES MANOR FARMERY, Danes Gardens, Cookham Rise.	WITHDRAWN
03/40547	First floor rear extension. SUNNYCOTE, The Pound, Cookham.	PERMITTED
03/40614	Construction of single storey side extension & conservatory to rear plus internal alterations & repositioned car port. 1, HILLSIDE, New Road, Cookham Rise.	WITHDRAWN
03/40643	Outline application for erection of detached three bedroom house and demolition of garage & outbuildings. LAND ADJACENT TO 21, SOUTHWOOD ROAD, Cookham Rise.	WITHDRAWN
03/40657	Single storey rear extension. COOKHAM DEAN VILLAGE HALL, Church Road, Cookham Dean.	WITHDRAWN
03/40684	Consent to prune branches of a Horsechestnut & a Birch tree overhanging Quarry Cottage, Gibraltar Lane. SHINING STAR, GIBRALTAR LANE, Cookham Dean.	NO OBJECTION
03/40690	Construction of single storey front extension & dormer in front roof slope. WHYTE GLEN, Maidenhead Road, Cookham Rise.	PERMITTED
03/40694	Consent to crown reduce 3 Lime trees (Works to trees covered by a TPO). CAMELFORD, Bradcutts Lane, Cookham Dean.	PERMITTED
03/40696	Consent to crown reduce a Cherry tree (Works to trees in a Conservation Area). CHERRYCROFT, Popes Lane, Cookham Dean.	NO OBJECTION
03/40706	Two storey rear extension. 1, THE GABLES, Hardings Green, Cookham Dean.	WITHDRAWN

3. Minutes and matters arising from Planning Meetings held on 2^nd September and 16^th September 2003: The minutes of the Planning Meeting on 2^nd September 2003 were circulated and duly received with one amendment. On Page 744, ‘Sargeant’ should be spelt ‘Sergeant’. The minutes of the Planning Meeting on 16^th September 2003 were circulated and received with one amendment. Cllr HJ Woodbridge proposed that the Chairman’s Announcement on Page 757 be deleted as it took place after the meeting had ended. This was seconded by Cllr M. Wellman. The meeting closed at 8.45pm.