Minutes of Meetings

COOKHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the PLANNING COMMITTEE held at the

Community Room on Tuesday, 17^th March 2009 commencing at 7.30 pm

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

Cllrs M. Brar, P. Brockwell, M. Coker, G. Harris, F. Hewer, M. Innes, M. L. Kellaway, D. Ricardo, Jean Stretton, John Stretton and M. Wellman.

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OPEN FORUM – There were no members of the public present.

1. APOLOGIES AND DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Apologies were received from Cllr Fry. Cllr Ricardo declared a prejudicial interest in Pln Appn 09/00319. Cllr M. Innes declared a personal interest in Pln Appn 09/00322. Cllrs R. Piercey and M. Kellaway declared a personal interest in Pln Appn 09/00364. Cllr John Stretton declared an interest as a member of the Borough Planning Committee and reserved the right to change his mind at a later stage.

2. PLANS CONSIDERED & DISCUSSED:

Planning

Ref:

Current Planning Applications

Decision

09/00192

(18/02/09)

Extension of existing balcony to cover the boat dock.

No. 2 THE BOATHOUSE, Gibraltar Lane, Cookham.

Mr Kevin Maizey

OBJECTION – Contrary to Policies GB4 – over development in a sensitive area.

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 9; AGAINST = 2, ABSTENTION = 3.

09/00321

(19/02/09)

Front dormer window and front porch.

MAGNOLIA, Worster Road, Cookham.

Mr Terry Byca

NO OBJECTION – on the condition that the opening is restricted to avoid over-looking the school playing field.

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 13, ABSTENTION = 1

09/00322

(20/02/09)

Loft conversion with two rear dormer windows.

55, BROOM HILL, Cookham Rise.

Mr and Mrs M. Cox.

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 10, AGAINST = 1, ABSTENTION = 3.

09/00363

(26/02/09)

Replacement of 2. no. existing timber jetties and make repairs to riverbank.

FORMER STONE HOUSE, Stone House Lane, Cookham.

Mr Knook

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = UNANIMOUS

Cookham Parish Council bring to the attention of the planning officer the access problems with recent building works in this area.

09/00364

(27/02/09)

Single storey side extension.

CHERRY TREE COTTAGE, Popes Lane, Cookham.

Mr and Mrs Kent

Cookham Parish Council request that this application be considered at the Borough Planning Panel unless the Case Officer is minded to refuse.

OBJECTION – Contrary to Policies GB4 – over development of the site, over-bearing and un-neighbourly.

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = UNANIMOUS

09/00262

(26/02/09)

Amendments to approved planning application 08/01076 to change rear roof extensions and rear of the garage roof from hipped to gable.

18 SOUTHWOOD GARDENS, Cookham Rise.

Mr Martin Delahaye

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 12, ABSTENTION = 2

09/00319

(04/03/09)

Erection of a timber storage shed (retrospective)

MOOR HALL, School Lane, Cookham.

Chartered Institute of Marketing.

NO OBJECTION

VOTE: IN FAVOUR = 10, ABSTENTION = 3

Planning

Ref:

Minor amendments – for information only

07/00369

Reduction of the number of dormer windows – accepted without the need for a new application.

NOAH’S HOUSE, Spade Oak Reach, Cookham.

L. Norris Esq.

Planning Ref:

Planning Decisions

Decision

08/02992

Construction of a 4-bedroomed detached bungalow and wet dock following demolition of existing dwelling.

BAG END, Spade Oak Reach, Cookham.

Mr David Evans

PERMITTED

09/00034

Change of Use of agricultural barn to residential dwelling.

BEGGARS SHAW, Alleyns Lane, Cookham.

Ms C. Baker

REFUSED – Contrary to Policies GB2, CA2, GB8, N6, R3 and IMP1 – RBWM Local Plan.

09/00093

Works to Trees in Conservation Area. Notification to reshape and prune by 20% on one Magnolia.

MICKLEHAM COTTAGE, Dean Lane, Cookham Dean.

R. Simpson

NO OBJECTION

09/00176

Works to Trees in Conservation Area.

Consent to remove two Leyland Cypress and reduce a row of twelve Leyland Cypress by 20% and 50%.

ALL SEASONS, Church Road, Cookham Dean.

Mr R Woods

NO OBJECTION

08/03090

Single storey side extension, conversion of garage to habitable accommodation with infill to connect to existing dwelling, re-roofing of existing lean-to incorporating increase in ridge height.

WEATHERVANE COTTAGE, Bigfrith Lane, Cookham Dean.

Penn Planning

REFUSED – Contrary to Policies GB4, GB1, GB2, CA2 and H14 – RBWM Local Plan.

09/00039

Rear Conservatory

37 BROOM HILL, Cookham Rise.

Mr Justin Doherty

PERMITTED

09/00006

Listed Building Consent. Alterations to eastern part of Lullebrook Manor to include new staff entrance, removal of chimney, replacement external spiral stairs and balustrade plus roof canopy and fenestration changes within yard area.

THE ODNEY CLUB, Odney Lane, Cookham.

Mr Raymond Cook

LISTED BUILDING CONSENT GRANTED

08/03091

Alterations to eastern part of Lullebrook Manor to include new staff entrance, removal of chimney, replacement external spiral stairs and balustrade plus roof canopy and fenestration changes within yard area

THE ODNEY CLUB, Odney Lane, Cookham.

Mr Raymond Cook

PERMITTED

3. CHAIRMAN’S SUBMISSIONS: The Clerk spoke of two consultations linked with the Local Development Framework that need to be answered.

* Core Strategy and Delivery and Development Principles Development Plan.

* Options Consultation & Strategic Housing Lane Availability Assessment SHLAA

The Clerk alerted the Councillors to the listing on Appendix nine of the SHLAA – Cookham had the second highest acreage of Green Belt land that had been identified for possible housing in the future – a total of 125 hectares. Cllr Roger Piercey left the room at this point. Cllr Woodbridge said that it was up to the Councillors to give guidance to the Clerk in their answers. Cllr Barnes said that it would be helpful to know the ratios of how this 125 hectares had been accumulated. The Clerk agreed to try to find out.

There were several other items. Cookham Dean Football Club asked permission for their league to play the semi-final matches on the Alfred Major. They had to be played at a neutral venue and our pitches were considered adequate quality for these fixtures. The Council gave their approval with the proviso that the parking was allowing for emergency vehicles to get through.

The Council AGREED to the purchase of Microsoft Publisher software for the Clerk to design some literature – although Cllr Coker had reservations. It was AGREED to hire a projector from RBWM for our Annual Parish Meeting.

The owners of Meadow View were still asking for permission to make a gate in to the allotment so that they could walk through with their children. It was AGREED to allow them to make a gate with the proviso that this pedestrian access did not give them right of way.

The meeting closed at 8.45pm.

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