MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY 7th MAY, 2002 AT 7.30 P.M.
IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, TOWN HALL. |
| PRESENT: |
Chairman: |
Cllr P Roberts |
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Vice Chairman: |
Cllr S Thain |
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Councillors: |
E Bannister, Mrs. M Curtis, Mrs. E Downes (Town Mayor),
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Kelly (Deputy Mayor), K Smith and W Prior. |
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In Attendance: |
The Town Clerk, Planning Committee Clerk and one member of the public. |
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The Chairman welcomed those present to the last planning meeting
of this municipal year and thanked them for their attendance which
was very much appreciated.
207. AN APOLOGY FOR ABSENCE
An apology for absence was received from Cllr Mrs. V Foster.
208. MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 15TH APRIL,
2002
The minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 15th April
2002 were confirmed and signed as a true record.
209. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Members received and considered planning applications for weeks
ended:
a. 12th April, 2002
1. FUL/MAL/02/00388 MALDON NORTH WEST
LBC/MAL/02/00393
Single Storey rear extension.
18 Market Hill,
Maldon,
Essex
Mr. M Walder
CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE
RESOLVED: that the Town Council supports this application, members
felt that consideration should be given to the depth of the footings
due to slippage and a reference was made to the confidential geotechnic
report commissioned by the Maldon District Council regarding Market
Hill.
2. FUL/MAL/02/00400 MALDON NORTH WEST
CON/MAL/02/00427
Demolish house and erect three storey block of flats and form parking
area and access drive.
2 Spital Road,
Maldon,
Essex
C Borg
CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE
A letter of objection regarding the above application was circulated
at the meeting.
RESOLVED: that the Town Council object to this application for the
following: members felt it would be out of keeping with existing
houses in the area; over development of the site; contrary to policies
BE7,C1 and C4; concern about the access to the site and construction
vehicles due to the possibility of damage to the Ware Pond; investigations
to be carried out to ascertain the location of the spring water
that feeds the Ware Pond; suggest a full archaeological dig and
geological survey; regarding the response of item 10 on the planning
application form, members felt that there would be additional foul
sewage as a result of the additional occupancy.
b. 19th April, 2002
3. FUL/MAL/02/00185 MALDON NORTH WEST
CON/MAL/02/00186
Demolition of existing car sales showroom. Erection of 12 no 2 bedroom
houses and 2 no 2 bedroom maisonettes and minor alteration to existing
access. Former Dovercourt Motors Site (West Side) Spital Road, Maldon
Countryside Residential (North Thames) Ltd
CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE
Members noted the above application had been amended, the amendment
included details of cross sections through the site beyond to existing
adjacent buildings.
RESOLVED: that the Town Council objects to this application, members
expressed serious concerns with regard to the Ware Pond regarding
its spring water feed and damage caused by heavy construction vehicles.
Members suggest that the retaining wall be in place before work
commences. Members object to the proposed accommodation being for
mature people as there is a lack of low cost housing for young people
(item 5.11 and 5.12 of the planning statement) and support item
4.7 which refers to PPG3.
4. FUL/MAL/02/00434 MALDON EAST
First floor rear extension.
121 Wantz Road,
Maldon,
Essex
Mr. and Mrs. A Burwood
DELEGATED
RESOLVED: that the Town Council supports this application.
5. FUL/MAL/02/00423 MALDON NORTH WEST
Non-compliance with condition 6 (ref: FUL/MAL/99/00345) which restricts
hours of operation. (Proposed alternative hours Monday - Saturday
0830 - 2300 hours and Sunday 0830 - 2230 hours)
35 High Street,
Maldon,
Essex
Daniel Hurst
CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE
RESOLVED: that the Town Council supports this application.
6. FUL/MAL/02/00406 MALDON SOUTH
Erect conservatory on rear elevation.
228 Fambridge Road, Maldon, Essex
Mr. A White
DELEGATED
RESOLVED: that the Town Council supports this application.
7. FUL/MAL/02/00419 MALDON SOUTH
Two storey side extension, single storey front and rear extensions
and alterations to garage roof.
2 Poulton Close,
Maldon,
Essex
Mr. and Mrs. Davis
DELEGATED
RESOLVED: that the Town Council objects to this application due
to over development of the site and it could set a precedent.
8. FUL/MAL/02/00439 MALDON SOUTH
Erect two storey front extension, single storey side and rear extension
and convert garage into habitable room.
8 Plume Avenue,
Maldon,
Essex
DELEGATED
RESOLVED: that the Town Council supports this application.
9. TPO/MAL/02/00437 MALDON NORTH WEST
Removal one purple leafed sycamore tree.
Flat 21,
Deed House,
21 London Road,
Maldon,
Essex
Maldon Housing Associates
DELEGATED
Tree Warden Report
Inspected 23rd April 2002
This is a substantial tree and is an important part of the treescape
in Wellington Road and therefore this application is a difficult
one to resolve. The tree does not appear to be doing any damage
to the adjacent fence, but does overhang the neighbouring property.
If the Tree Officer agrees the tree has outgrown its present site
then my recommendation is as follows:
Recommended: no objection to the removal of the existing tree but
its replacement should be of a semi mature type and sited so that
it can replace the existing tree in the overall treescape.
RESOLVED: that the Town Council objects to this application as members
felt the tree should be crown reduced at an appropriate time of
the year.
10. TCA/MAL/02/00433 MALDON NORTH WEST
TCA/PN/02/0032
Fell one Eucalyptus.
6 Lodge Road,
Maldon,
Essex
Mrs. Leney
DELEGATED
Tree Warden Report
Inspected 19th April 2002
Recommended: no objection
RESOLVED: that the Town Council supports this application subject
to the approval of the Tree Officer.
c. Applications Received Week Ending 25th April, 2002
11. FUL/MAL/02/00443 MALDON NORTH WEST
Change of use of first floor to A3 (restaurant) use and 2nd floor
to managers flat.
35 High Street,
Maldon
Essex
Daniel Hurst
CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE
RESOLVED: that the Town Council supports this application.
12. FUL/MAL/02/0049 MALDON NORTH WEST
Conversion of shop and flat into shop and self contained flat, erect
first and second floor rear extension and form new doorway in side
elevation (amended proposal)
11 Market Hill,
Maldon,
Essex
Gemma Ltd
CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE
RESOLVED: that the Town Council object to this application due to
the positioning of the door off Bull Lane would create a hazard
to the occupiers of the property as Bull Lane is a narrow lane used
by residential and business properties and over development of the
site. With regard to the response of item 10 on the planning application
form, members felt that there would be additional foul sewage as
a result of the additional occupancy.
d. 3rd May, 2002
13. TCA/MAL/02/00476 MALDON NORTH WEST
TCA/PN/02/0033
Removal of one ash tree and Holly tree.
5 Fambridge Road,
Maldon,
Essex
Tim Groves
Tree Warden Report
Inspected 3rd May 2002
Recommended: no objection
RESOLVED: that the Town Council objects to this application due
to the trees being only 1.5 metres high and members would like to
see an arboricultural report.
14. FUL/MAL/02/00469 MALDON EAST
Form new vehicular access onto Mill Road and lay out parking space.
49B Mill Road,
Maldon,
Essex
Womens Royal Voluntary Service
DELEGATED
RESOLVED: that the Town Council object to this application because
of dangerous access; it could also set a precedent of more cars
being parked in front gardens at Mill Road.
15. FUL/MAL/02/00473 MALDON EAST
First floor rear extension and re-roof existing dwelling with slate.
31 Tenterfield Road,
Maldon,
Essex
Mr. J Purdy
DELEGATED
RESOLVED: that the Town Council supports this application, members
felt that care should be taken to preserve the adjoining public
greensward and to ensure the slates are of a minimum grade 2 and
are natural slate colour.
16. FUL/MAL/02/00487 MALDON SOUTH
Proposed garage and proposed single storey and two storey extension.
1 Volwycke Avenue,
Maldon,
Essex
Mr. and Mrs. P Flaherty
DELEGATED
RESOLVED: that the Town Council has no objection to this application.
210. BLACKWATER CONFERENCE 2002
FIVE LAKES GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB - 24TH MAY 2002
Members received and considered an invitation from Nicky Spurr,
Project Officer, The Blackwater Project to a conference regarding
the Blackwater Estuary, to be held at the Five Lakes Golf and Country
Club on Friday 24th May commencing at 9.00am and it was
RECOMMENDED: that Cllr Roberts attend the Blackwater Project Conference
and the relevant registration form be forwarded to Nicky Spurr,
Project Officer, the Blackwater Project.
In view of the fact that the closing date for registration was 10th
May 2002 it would not be possible to submit the details to the Council
Meeting.
211. MALDON CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION
PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE SATURDAY AUGUST 3RD 2002
Notification had been received from the Maldon Carnival Association
that they wished to close: Cross Road and Mundon Road to Limebrook
Way between the times of 10.30am - 4.30pm (blocked at both ends);
and Fambridge Road, north bound, High Street and Mill Road between
2.00pm and 4.30pm. All roads to have a rolling road block.
Cllr K Smith declared an interest in the above.
RECOMMENDED: that the information be noted.
212. 'MALDON'S FUTURE - A COMMUNITY VIEW'
Members received a report from the Town Clerk regarding the official
launch of 'Maldons Future - A Community View' and it was
RECOMMENDED: that (a) The Foyer, Town Hall be used for the Official
Launch on Monday 27th May commencing at 6.30 pm;
(b) the invitations to the launch be issued by the Town Council;
(c) money for refreshments be financed from the Town Council hospitality
budget in accordance with section 111 of the Local Government Act
1972.
213. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
APPEAL BY MR. K W DUNLOP ESQ
SITE AT 50 BEELEIGH ROAD, MALDON, ESSEX CM9 5QJ
Further to minute180.a.3 of the Planning Committee meeting held
on 9th April 2002, members received a copy of the Inspectors decision
together with a copy of the decision for an award of costs, from
these it was noted that the appeal had been refused and the District
Council awarded costs.
RECOMMENDED: that the information be noted.
FOR INFORMATION
214. TCA/MAL/02/00319 TCA/PN/02/0026
BLUE BOAR HOTEL,
SILVER STREET,
MALDON
Further to minute 187.c.12 of the Planning Committee meeting held
on 2nd April 2002, members received the following written report
from the Tree Warden regarding the above application. Members were
reminded that the Town Council Planning Committee deferred making
comment regarding the above application until after the site meeting
with the District Council Officers.
TREE WARDEN REPORT
Based on further information it is now recommended that the tree
adjoining the stables be removed completely.
It is noted that two further Walnut trees are to be planted at the
car park entrance.
As far as the area fronting Coach Lane is concerned my original
concerns have now been answered by the further information and the
fact that two standard size Field Maples are to replace the existing
trees. This deals with my concerns for the area.
Cllr Roberts reported that two Officers of the District Council
were present at the meeting regarding the above application and
after discussion it was agreed that the trees should be removed
and replaced with two Field Maples.
RECOMMENDED: that the information be noted.
Due to a time restriction the following information was circulated
at the meeting:
215. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
APPEAL BY: Thomas Bated & Sons Ltd/Barratt Eastern Counties
SITE ADDRESS: Land at Hall Road, Heybridge
APPLICATION REFERENCE NO: FUL/MAL/01/00716
APPEAL REFERENCE NO: APP/X1545/A/02/1080829
DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT: Removal of existing chalets and construction
dwellings, public open space, landscaping, new highways and associated
ancillary development of 124.
Information was received stating the appeal was to be decided following
a Public Inquiry which would be held on Tuesday and Wednesday 22/23
May 2002 commencing at 10.00am at the Council Offices, Princes Road,
Maldon.
The Chairman adjourned the meeting for a member of the public to
speak.
Cllr P Roberts
The Chairman closed the meeting at 8.55 p.m.
Signed……………………………………………..
Date…………………………………..
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