Minutes of Meetings

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

OPEN FORUM: Mr Martin Flower of Little Morton spoke of the new planning application from their neighbours, Brunswick House – Appln No: 04/41462. He and his wife were still concerned on the size of the garage even though it is now lower. He felt that his previous comments about the proposals being un-neighbourly remained with this new application. Cllr John Stretton spoke from the Public Gallery as a Cookham resident. He complained about Cllr Ricardo spreading rumours that his wife was ill and in hospital. In view of the fact that Mrs Stretton was standing for election as a Parish Councillor, Mr Stretton wished to emphasis that Mrs Stretton is not in hospital. The Chairman asked both Mr Stretton and Cllr Ricardo to see him about this.

Cllrs Brar and Ricardo declared an interest in the Planning agenda as they are both Borough Councillors.

04/41420	Proposed hardstanding for vehicles. Land adjacent to HONEY HOUSE, (prev. known as Penn Cottage), Winter Hill Road, Cookham Dean. Mr R. Challen. Deferred from last meeting.	NO OBJECTION
	Vote: IN FAVOUR = 12, AGAINST = 1
04/41441	Construction of new thatched entrance porch, insertion of new glazed doors & internal alterations. CROMWELL COTTAGE & TELFORD COTTAGE, Alleyns Lane, Cookham Dean. Mr & Mrs J. Bramm	SEE COMMENT
	Cookham Parish Council wish to refer this application to the Conservation Officer.
04/41462	Single storey side extension & conversion of loft to include 2 rear dormer windows. BRUNSWICK HOUSE, The Pound, Cookham. Mr & Mrs S. Toaldo.	OBJECTION
	Cookham Parish Council OBJECT to this application on the grounds that it is still contrary to Policy H14 on the local plan. The proposed extension would give rise to a material loss of residential amenity for the neighbouring property by reason of over-dominance and loss of daylight arising its bulk and proximity to principal habitable rooms at Little Morton. Vote: IN FAVOUR = 11, ABSTENTION = 2.
04/41492 03/40835	Revision of planning permission (enlargement of breakfast area & bedroom). THE THATCH, Dean Lane, Cookham Dean. Mr B. Tickle & Ms S. Hill.	NO OBJECTION
	Vote: IN FAVOUR = 9, AGAINST = 2, ABSTENTION = 2

PLANNING DECISIONS

04/41331	Consent to fell a Prunus tree & reduce & reshape 5 further trees comprising, Beech, Silver Birch & Whitebeam (Works to trees in a Conservation Area). CROSSFIELDS, Bigfrith Lane, Cookham Dean.	NO OBJECTION
04/41320	Consent to prune a Rowan tree. (Works to trees in a Conservation Area). GANTRY HOUSE, School Lane, Cookham.	NO OBJECTION
03/40836	Erection of 2 x 3 bed semi-detached houses. LAND BETWEEN 8 & 9, CANNON DOWN COTTAGES, Maidenhead Road, Cookham Rise.	PERMITTED
03/41086	Erection of a single detached garage & construction of a new access/driveway. BALMORE, Bedwins Lane, Cookham Dean.	REFUSED

3. MINUTES AND MATTERS ARISING: The minutes and matters arising from the Planning Meetings held on 3^rd and 17^th February 2004 were circulated and duly approved with no amendments or matters arising. Cllr Prichard mentioned the excellent letter sent by our Acting Chairman, Cllr Woodbridge, in response to the recent presentation from Mr David Trigwell and Cllr Vicky Howes.

Should the Yellow Planning Notice be a legal requirement? Cllr Woodbridge spoke to say that the recent Parish Conference had confirmed that the Yellow Notice is NOT a legal notice and planners do not have to put this notice on public display. Neighbour notification, however is a legal duty undertaken by the Royal Borough. The main problem with this system is that

people concerned or affected by a planning application may not necessarily be neighbours. Without the Yellow Notice, it is very hard for the public to know what future development plans are in store for Cookham. The suggestion at the Parish Conference is to lobby our MP in an attempt to change the law. Cllr Woodbridge said that the Clerk would draft a letter for the Council’s approval.