Minutes of Meetings

COOKHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the PLANNING COMMITTEE held at

Community Room on Tuesday, 17^th December 2002 commencing at 7.30pm.

PRESENT: Cllr H J Woodbridge (Chairman), Cllr M.Wellman (Vice Chairman),

Cllrs. M. Brar, P. Brockwell, M. Coker, S. Garrard, G. Harris, A. Hay, M. Innes, A. Prichard, D. Ricardo.

Apologies were received from: Cllrs. R. Arthur; Jean & John Stretton

OPEN FORUM

Mike Wellman spoke as a resident to declare a concern that the plans for Appln 02/39598 did not show a large timber Summer House in the garden. He queried whether the summer house should be included on the plans.

Mr Mark Fuller introduced himself as the new owner of Inn on The Green in Cookham Dean. He bought the business in October and wished to allay the fears of many residents that his proposed swimming pool, gymnasium and associated works would be the start of a major leisure development. He introduced his chef, Mr Gary Holyhead and said that their intention was to create a premier restaurant that was more concerned with quality rather than quantity. He discussed the dimensions of the pool and felt that the term ‘gymnasium’ was misleading, it was more a small fitness room purely for the use of residents at Inn on the Green. If the plans were passed he was more than willing to put down any conditions and restrictions of use that would reasonably meet the Cookham Dean residents’ wishes.

Mrs Joan Sayer who lives at Lynwood also spoke. She wanted to know why the Royal Borough had not sent her a letter. Her neighbour gave her a copy. She also detailed her concerns on excessive noise and the increase in traffic on a small country lane. She felt that the Inn on the Green had already been substantially added to over the years that any further development would be out of keeping with the unspoilt nature of the Common.

Mr Fuller stated that he had no interest in loud bands and that he would not be looking to further add to Inn on the Green. He also stated that the retractable garden cover which is currently under appeal at the Royal Borough would also be withdrawn.

The meeting opened at 8.00pm.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Cllr M. Wellman declared a prejudicial interest in 02/39598 and would not vote. Cllrs A. Hay and M. Coker declared a personal interest and would take part in the vote. Cllr G. Harris declared a prejudicial interest in 02/39567 and would not vote.

PLANS TO BE CONSIDERED & DISCUSSED

02/39584	Outdoor leisure area with swimming pool, gymnasium & associated works & provision of replacement car parking area (Outline). INN ON THE GREEN, Cookham Dean Common, Cookham Dean. The Inn on the Green.	Green Belt 1-11 Cookham Dean Conservation Area CA 1-2.
	Cllr M Wellman declared that the Council were being asked to vote on an Outline Plan that gave no specific dimensions of buildings and other features. He suggested that the Council should look to comment rather than object or not object. Cllrs Prichard and Woodbridge were convinced that by making a comment the owners of Inn on the Green would have to get full planning permission with a full set of plans. The Clerk informed the Council that she had received eleven letters from the residents of Cookham Dean and the main worries were increase in noise, traffic on a country lane, car parking difficulties and general over-development of an unspoilt area. Cllr Ricardo was concerned that Mr Fuller would move on and leave the property open to further development at a later stage. The Chair insisted that Councillors must not assume what may or may not happen, they must keep to the facts. Cllr Ricardo said that the extra traffic this business would generate was out of keeping in a green belt area. Cllr Prichard stated that the traffic was worse when the property was the Hare and Hounds as the public house then had no parking. Cllr Innes pointed out that pubs will soon be allowed to open 24 hours a day. Cllr Prichard stated that although the owner is prepared to meet certain conditions – these are not mentioned on the application. Cllr Wellman said that should permission be granted, conditions must also be laid down on the materials used to keep the building in keeping the rest of the property. Cllr Ricardo proposed to object to the plan on the ground of policy GB4 – inappropriate development in a residential area - but this was not seconded. The Chairman proposed that Cookham Parish Council should request a full planning application showing dimensions of the pool, gymnasium and other development before commenting further and voting whether to object or not object. This was seconded by Cllr M. Innes. Vote: For the proposal = 7, Against = 2, Abstention = 2. CPC further request these plans are NOT delegated but come back to the Parish Council.
02/39553	Construction of single storey extension to annexe/store building. THE THATCH, Dean Lane, Cookham Dean. Mr. B Tickle & Ms. S Hill.	OBJECTION
	CPC objects on the grounds that the development is contrary to policy GB4. Cllr Wellman proposed objection, seconded by Cllr Prichard. Vote: OBJECTION = 9, ABSTENTION = 2.
02/39554	Construction of 2 storey rear extension, conservatory/glazed verandah, glazed roofed pergola, single storey entrance extension & single storey bay window. THE THATCH, Dean Lane, Cookham Dean. Mr. B Tickle & Ms S Hill.	NO OBJECTION
	VOTE: No objection = 6, Against = 2, Abstention = 3
02/39567	The replacement & addition of equipment cabinets (total 10 No.). The replacement of the existing antennas with 3 No. dual band dual polar antennas. Replacement of existing transmission dish with 1 No. 600mm transmission dish (Telecom Dev Determination 56 Days). LAND TO SOUTH EAST MAIN FARM BUILDINGS. Winterhill Farm, Winter Hill, Cookham. Orange Personal Communications Ltd.	NO OBJECTION
	Not sure exactly how many cabinets will be added – ten in total or ten added to six?
02/39586	Replacement of single storey garden building. OLD WELL COTTAGE, Alleyns Lane, Cookham Dean. F & J Murphy.	NO OBJECTION
	COMMENT: No objection on the condition that the building is not used for living accommodation. Vote: No objection = 7, Objection = 4
02/39589	First floor rear extension with velux window in roof & new pitched roof with velux window to rear. N0.4, APSLEY COTTAGES, Lower Road, Cookham Rise. Mr. & Mrs. O’Kler.	NO OBJECTION
02/39598	Two storey rear extension. No.10, PENLING CLOSE, Cookham Rise. Mr. & Mrs. D Pearce.	NO OBJECTION
	Clerk to advise councillors whether the large summer house should be shown on drawings. RBWM advice is that it has no impact on this planning permission and therefore is not necessary.

NOTIFICATION OF APPEAL

02/38608

Appeal by P Davies against the refusal of planning permission for the demolition of existing garage

and lean to extension, construction of single & two storey extensions & alteration to entrance.

To be dealt with by way of written representations to be received by 3^rd December 2003.

PLANNING DECISIONS

02/39014	Raising of roof to provide loft conversion with three dormers to front, single dormer & veluxes to rear. QUARRY COTTAGE, Gibraltar Lane, Cookham Dean.	PERMITTED
02/39081	Rear Conservatory. BOX COTTAGE, Popes Lane, Cookham Dean.	PERMITTED
02/39082	Two storey rear extension. LEMON ARBOUR, School Lane, Cookham Dean.	REFUSED
02/39265	Construction of single storey front & rear extensions. No. 22, SOUTHWOOD GARDENS, Cookham Rise.	PERMITTED
02/39329	Rear conservatory. No.2, ROSE COTTAGE, Graham Road, Cookham Rise.	PERMITTED
02/39350	Construction of two storey rear extension. CASTLE COTTAGE, High Street, Cookham.	PERMITTED
02/39353	Front porch & rear/side ground floor extension. Willow Cottage, Graham Road, Cookham Rise.	PERMITTED
02/39203	Two storey side/front extension, single storey rear extension and pitched roof over. Cherry Tree Lodge, Stubbles Lane, Cookham Dean.	PERMITTED
02/39398	Ground floor rear/side and first floor rear/side extension The Old Butcher’s Shop, Lower Road, Cookham Rise	PERMITTED
02/39384	Consent to fell one Willow tree, to crown lift and crown reduce one Willow & one multi-stemmed Sycamore. Isis, Berries Road, Cookham.	NO OBJECTION
02/39411	Consent to prune two Holm Oaks (TPO) Norton Cottage, The Pound, Cookham	PERMITTED
02/38797	Extension to existing rear extension (As amended 18.10.02) Dean Farm, Alleyns Lane, Cookham Dean.	PERMITTED
02/38800	Listed Building Consent to extend rear extension (As amended 18.10.02) Dean Farm, Alleyns Lane, Cookham Dean.	PERMITTED
02/38906	To install additional side window to first floor flat No 5 (Amendment to approved App 00/35048 Glenore, Berries Road, Cookham.	PERMITTED

CHAIRMAN’S SUBMISSIONS:

The Chairman raised his concern that despite various emails passing between Cllr Jay and Diana Hills, we have still not received an official reply to our request for Special Dispensation – a letter dated 8^th November 2002. He said it was imperative that Councillors should be allowed to continue discussions on the Station Hill project without any risk of legal implications. The Chairman totally refutes any suggestion that the Clerk had led the Council astray after her telephone conversation with Diana Hills. The Chairman said that he also had spoken to Diana Hills before the Council Meeting on 5^th November and was assured that if there was any benefit to the Social Club – and if councillors were members of that Club – they should declare a personal or prejudicial interest and not vote.

It was decided that the Clerk and the Chairman should write again to Diana Hills and copy the letter to David Lunn in an attempt to clear up any misunderstanding.

Meeting ended at 9.00pm