Planning 20 April 2004

PRESENT: Cllr H.J. Woodbridge (Acting Chairman) Cllrs: P. Brockwell, M. Coker, G. Harris, R. Piercey, A. Prichard,

In Attendance: Cllr M.Brar (RBWM), PC Val de Haan and Kris Mullins (M’Head Advertiser)

OPEN FORUM – PC Val de Haan confirmed that an advertisement had been placed for an additional policeman. The appointment should leave him free to concentrate on policing the Cookham area. He presented the crime figures and mentioned the area around the War Memorial in Cookham. The lack of street lighting at this end of the High Street had shown that cars parked around the memorial are more at risk of theft. The car park at Sutton Road was also a top spot for crime as it was beyond the reach of the CCTV cameras. He said that Cookham is now on the tasking sheet in an attempt to dissuade potential crime. Some time was spent discussing the performance of the CCTV cameras. Cllr Prichard confirmed that the cameras do move and do work. Cllr Saintclair-Abbott, who lives in Cookham High Street, said that the CCTV cameras had moved crime rather than prevented crime. Cllr Harris came up with an excellent way to fool potential burglars at the War Memorial – the details of which will not be recorded in these public records!

1. Apologies and declarations of interest: Apologies were received from Cllrs: S. Fairlie, A. Hay, Mike Innes, D. Ricardo and J. Stretton. Cllr Brar declared an interest in the Planning Agenda as a Borough Councillor. Cllr Coker declared an interest in Appn No: 04/41719 because he represented Cookham Parish Council at the School Governor’s meetings.

04/41695	Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of one 4-bedroomed detached house and a pair of 2-bedroomed semi-detached houses plus parking APPLE ORCHARD, School Lane, Cookham. Mr P. Beavan.	OBJECTION
	Cookham Parish Council OBJECT because this application is contrary to Policy H11 – the scale and density of the development is incompatible with and will cause damage to the character and amenity of the area. Cookham Parish Council also wish to note that the proposed development is in an area of designated flood plain on the current local plan. At the end of the meeting, Cllr Brar was ask to ensure that this application was placed before the Control Panel for a final decision rather than be decided by a Planning Officer.
04/41719	Alterations to door and windows to front elevation of main school building. COOKHAM RISE PRIMARY SCHOOL, High Road, Cookham Rise. Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.	NO OBJECTION
04/41701	Construction of part single storey, part two storey side extension plus pitched roof over existing kitchen. ST AUBYNS, Lower Road, Cookham Rise. Mr Simon Garner.	NO OBJECTION see comment
	Cookham Parish Council has NO OBJECTION on the condition that the neighbour’s objections to the windows and light pollution are addressed. A copy of the neighbour’s new concerns will be sent to the RBWM case officer.
04/41728	Demolition of existing outhouse and erection of a single storey rear extension. APPLE TREE COTTAGE, Bigfrith Lane, Cookham Dean Mr and Mrs Farquhar	REFUSED
	Cookham Parish Council OBJECT to this application because it is contrary to policy GB4 – over-development in the Green Belt. Cllr Saintclair-Abbott said that demolishing an outhouse and erecting an extension would increase the footprint of the main house. Vote: IN FAVOUR = 6, AGAINST = 1, ABSTENTION = 1.
04/41730	Consent to re-site existing garage with new driveway. MAYTYME, Briar Glen, Cookham Rise. Mr and Mrs Revez.	NO OBJECTION
04/41741	Part two storey, part single storey rear extension. WILLOW BANK, Cookham Dean Bottom, Cookham Dean Mr J. Cornley.	OBJECTION
	Cookkham Parish Council OBJECT to this application because it is contrary to policy GB4 – over-development in the Green Belt.

PLANNING DECISIONS

04/41514	Erection of a 3-bedroomed detached bungalow with access to Peace Lane. LAND REAR OF THORNTREES AND SOUTH OF SIDEWAYS, Peace Lane, Cookham Rise.	REFUSED
04/41629	Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension. (Certificate of Lawfulness of Development). 12 ROMAN LEA, Cookham Rise.	GRANTED
04/41542	Ground floor rear and side extensions and first floor rear/side extensions and extension of pitched roof over flat roofs. GREY COTTAGE, Hardings Green, Cookham Dean.	REFUSED
04/41408	Erection of tiled overhang along front of house, replacement of existing window with garage door and form new access. 21 SOUTHWOOD ROAD. Cookham Rise.	PERMITTED

OTHER ITEMS: Cllr Wellman spoke to complain that the prospective developers of Appn No: 04/41514 did not get the chance to explain their plans under the new delegated powers recently adopted by the Royal Borough. Cllr Prichard said it was not a fair system because resident is not informed of their right to speak. Cllr Brar said she would make enquiries about the fairness of the new system.

Cllr Brar also spoke to say that Sheila Magee of Thames Water would like to donate a bench to Cookham Dean. The Chairman said that whilst Cookham Parish Council would support her wish, most of the land in Cookham Dean belongs to the National Trust and permission would have to be sought with them. Cllr Harris, our Chairman of the Footpaths & Open Spaces Committee, advised Cllr Brar to contact the National Trust at Hughenden. He also queried who would pay the maintenance on the new bench.