Minutes of Meetings

Cllrs. R. Arthur, P. Brockwell, M. Coker, S. Garrard, G. Harris, A. Hay, M. Innes, A. Prichard, D. Ricardo, John & Jean Stretton.

In attendance: Jane Griffiths (Maidenhead Advertiser) and eight members of the public.

OPEN FORUM

Janet and Matthew Palmer asked the Councillors to introduce themselves. Susanne Smith from High Road enquired about the latest amended plans for Whyteladyes Lane. She was assured that the plan was on the agenda for the Planning Meeting that evening. Cllr R. Arthur spoke from the floor as a member of the public to raise his concerns over the proposed extension at 15 Westwood Green. He was concerned that the building guidelines of no nearer than one metre from the boundary line was not being observed. He estimated the first floor to be at least ½ metre too close. Mr Arthur added that encroachment of common access land was repeatedly being seen as residents try to gain larger extensions. Mr Arthur referred to a similar case at 9 Westwood Green some years ago where the result was that the neighbours could no longer get their wheelie bin along the side of their home.

Janet Palmer then spoke for her son Matthew to say they were both increasingly worried about the bad and often dangerous parking in Cookham. Janet knew of at least one lady who had recently been knocked over by a reversing car. She enquired if there were plans to put in a pedestrian crossing near Station Hill. The Chairman confirmed that a scheme had recently been given the go-ahead by the Parish Council to put a kerb on the north side of the railway and outside the Social Club which would alleviate the situation. But ultimately, without adequate policing and traffic wardens in the village enforcement of any further parking restrictions were not possible.

Norman Bhargava from Spencers Lane then spoke to comment on the amended plans for Whyteladyes Lane development. He said it was still a large building with twelve overlooking windows and the issues remained the same. He requested the continued support of the Parish Council in objecting to this scheme. Sheila Harrison also spoke to say that it remained an over-whelming building.

Cllr R. Arthur declared a prejudicial interest in Appn: 03/39832 as a close resident in Westwood Green - and would not discuss or vote. Cllr Prichard declared a personal interest in Appn: 03/39832 as a resident in Westwood Green. Cllr Coker declared a personal interest in amended plan 02/39264. Cllr Harris declared a personal interest in Appn 03/39843 as an employee of Mr Copas.

The amended plans 02/39264 were brought forward for discussion for the benefit of the public gallery.

AMENDED PLAN

02/39264

New access road & parking to serve new 2 storey flat

development comprising 2 No.1 bedroom 2 person flats

& 6 No. 2 bedroom 4 person flats (Affordable homes).

LAND AT No.124 & to the rear of No.’s 116, 118, 120,

122 & 126 WHYTELADYES LANE, Cookham Rise.

Maidenhead & District Housing Assoc.

Due to many Councillors looking at the 1^st amended plans instead of the 2^nd amended plans, an Extra-Ordinary Planning Meeting was held on Monday 24^th February at 6.00pm to re-evaluate this amended plan – see minutes pages 646 and 647.

03/39832	Alterations to existing garage & conservatory to accommodate new first floor side extension. No.15, WESTWOOD GREEN, Cookham Rise. Mr. & Mrs.Todd.	OBJECTION
Cookham Parish Council object because the first floor extension is less than the statutory 1 metre from the house next door. Vote: Objection = 10; No objection = 1; Abstention = 1.
03/39841	Construction of pool plant room below garage. TUGWOOD, Kings Lane, Cookham Dean. Mr. & Mrs I Johnson.	NO OBJECTION
03/39843	Demolition & rebuild barn 9 & raise roof & extend barn 10. KING COPPICE FARM, Grubwood Lane, Cookham Dean. Mr. TA Copas.	NO OBJECTION
03/39855	Erection of 1.83m high gates and posts to front boundary, new 1.83m high brick wall from front existing brick pier to house and 1.83m high x 2.33m wide wooden fence to boundary with communication house. WEST VIEW, Station Road, Cookham, Mr Tom Salsbury.	NO OBJECTION

03/39830

Consent to fell 2 Ash trees & a Conifer & to crown reduce

a Horse Chestnut & stem & crown clean a Scots Pine.

DARBYS, Church Road, Cookham Dean.

Mr. & Mrs. Naseeb.

SEE COMMENT

COMMENT: Cllr Harris queries how many of the trees at Darbys are protected by Tree Preservation Orders. He OBJECTS to the felling of the Weeping Ash – T17 on the Survey. He has NO OBJECTION to felling the conifer and the ash near the greenhouse. Cllr Harris recommends cable-bracing the Horse Chestnut and reducing by no more than 15%. Cookham Parish Council voted unanimously to accept Cllr Harris’ recommendations.

PLANNING DECISIONS

02/38880	Change of use from C2 to residential C3. MOOR COTTAGE, High Street, Cookham.	PERMITTED
02/39288	Single storey rear extension. No.2, RIVERDENE COTTAGES, Sutton Road, Cookham.	PERMITTED
02/39315	Demolition of existing 20 garages & erection of 23 new garages, closure of existing entrance, provision of new entrance. STRANDE PARK, Cookham Rise.	REFUSED
02/39379	Erection of a replacement summer house. IVORY GATE, Stonehouse Lane, Cookham Dean.	PERMITTED
02/39452	Two storey side extension. HILLSIDE, Graham Road, Cookham Rise.	PERMITTED
02/39589	First floor rear extension with velux window in roof & new pitched roof with velux window to rear. No.4, APSLEY COTTAGES, Lower Road, Cookham Rise.	PERMITTED
02/39671	Demolition of non-listed building in Conservation Area. HOLY TRINITY PRIMARY SCHOOL, School Lane, Cookham.	APPLICATION WITHDRAWN

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

Lullebrook Bridge and the Causeway Bridge – review of selected working parties (see attached letter)