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IN THE CHAIR - THE MAYOR CLLR. K SMITH |
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ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN FOR THE ENSUING MUNICIPAL YEAR
RESOLVED: that Councillor Savage be Chairman of the Planning Committee for the ensuing municipal year.
IN THE CHAIR - CLLR. S. SAVAGE
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ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN FOR THE ENSUING MUNICIPAL YEAR
RESOLVED: that Councillor Mackenzie be Vice-Chairman of the Planning Committee for the ensuing municipal year.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Councillor Smith submitted his apologies as he had to leave the meeting to attend a Mayoral Engagement.
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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 26th APRIL, 2004
The minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 26th April 2004 were confirmed and signed as a true record.
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ROAD SAFETY WORKING PARTY
(a) Further to the Council meeting held on 10th May 2004, members noted that Cllrs Mackenzie, Matthams, Prior, Savage and Swallow were elected to serve on the Road
Safety Working Party and that the next meeting would be held on 1st June 2004.
RECOMMENDED: that the information be noted.
(b) Notes
Members received and considered the Notes of the Road Safety Working Party meeting held on 26TH April 2004.
Cllr. Mrs. Riesebeck reported that there had been another accident at Lime Brook Way and discussion ensued regarding the article placed in the Maldon & Burnham Standard. The Chairman said he had hoped that the map showing the clusters of accidents would have been included with the article but apparently there had not been space.
Cllr. Mackenzie expressed concern about Town Councillors discussing matters with the press prior to consideration or decisions being made by the Town Council.
RECOMMENDED: that the Notes of the Road Safety Working Party meeting held on 26th April, 2004 be noted.
(c) Attendance of County Councillor
Further to minute 228.b of the Planning Committee meeting held on 15th March 2004, and minute 158 of the Town Council meeting held on 5th April, 2004 members noted that County Councillor Bass was unable to attend a scheduled Town Council meeting as they clashed with other meetings and he had suggested that a Special meeting be arranged for a Wednesday or Friday evening.
RECOMMENDED: that the information be noted and arrangements be made for a Special Meeting of the Town Council to be held on a Wednesday or Friday evening.
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Members received and considered planning applications for weeks ended:
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| a. 23rd April, 2004 |
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1. FUL/MAL/04/00396 MALDON NORTH
Full Application
Conversion of bungalow to chalet and conservatory.
6 Downs Road, Maldon
Mr and Mrs Hicks
RESOLVED: that the Town Council object to this application as it is not in keeping with the Conservation Area.
2. FUL/MAL/04/00429 MALDON NORTH
Full application
Proposed loft conversion.
60 Victoria Road, Maldon
Betty Chittenden
RESOLVED: that the Town Council object to this application as it is not in keeping with the surrounding Conservation Area.
3. FUL/MAL/04/00254 MALDON WEST
Full Application
Proposed first floor side extension above existing garage.
7 Brompton Gardens, Maldon
Mr and Mrs Daniels
RESOLVED: that the Town Council has no objection to this application.
4. FUL/MAL/04/00316 MALDON NORTH
Full Application
To put decking on table area and screen for eating area.
Jolly Sailor, Church Street Maldon
Jolly Sailor (Essex) Ltd
RESOLVED: that the Town Council objects (a) to the colour of the decking which should be in suitable materials for the Conservation Area and fixed to the ground;
(b) to the screening which is not in keeping with the Conservation Area and the findings of the Planning Inspector with regard to No. 63 Church Street (Appeal Ref: APP/X1545/A/03/1121543). In this respect reference is made to Local Plan policy M/BE/17. Members felt that the screening should be replaced with railings.
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| b. 30th April, 2004 |
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5. FUL/MAL/04/00410 MALDON SOUTH
Full Application
Erection of a first floor side extension.
7 Keeble Park, Maldon
Mrs V Harris
RESOLVED: that the Town Council has no objection to this application.
6. FUL/MAL/04/00415 MALDON WEST
Full Application
Rear dismantle existing aluminium conservatory and replace with new UPVC conservatory.
107 Washington Road, Maldon
Lee Willars
RESOLVED: that the Town Council has no objection to this application.
7. FUL/MAL/04/00445 MALDON WEST
Full Application
Front and side extension - garage in rear garden to be taken down.
29 Norfolk Close, Maldon
Mr and Mrs B Hibbard
RESOLVED: that the Town Council has no objection to this application.
8. FUL/MAL/04/00418 MALDON NORTH
Full Application
Rear extension and raising of ridge to provide rooms in roof space.
Peacehaven, 30 Downs Road, Maldon
Mr and Mrs Morley
RESOLVED: that the Town Council object to this application as it is over development of the site and out of character in the Conservation Area.
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9. FUL/MAL/04/00457 MALDON EAST
Full Application
Erection of dwelling house.
44 Mundon Road, Maldon
Pearl and Coutis
RESOLVED: that the Town Council object to this application as it is over development of the site and the design is not in keeping with the surrounding properties.
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LIST OF MALDON DISTRICT COUNCIL PLANNING DECISIONS
Members received the list of Maldon District Council Planning Decisions
(copy circulated to all members of the Council).
RECOMMENDED: that the information be noted.
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STREET NAMING - SITE REAR OF 77 HIGH STREET, MALDON
Members received and considered from Street Naming and Numbering, Maldon District Council information that Wenlock Way Limited had proposed that the site rear of 77 High Street, Maldon be named "Wenlock Way".
RECOMMENDED: that the Town Council has no objection to the development at the rear of 77 High Street, Maldon being named "Wenlock Way".
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REDUNDANT LAMP COLUMNS - MALDON
Further to minute 235b of the Planning Committee meeting held on 29th March 2004, members received information from the Contract Manager, David Webster Ltd regarding redundant lamp columns in Maldon
(copy circulated to all members of the Council).
RECOMMENDED: that the information be noted.
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PARISH LIAISON
Further to the Annual Council meeting held on 10th May 2004, members received a report from the Chief Planning and Development Services Officer on 'minor amendments'
(copy circulated to all members of the Council).
RECOMMENDED: that the information be noted.
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SPORTSMAN SNOOKER CLUB - 1ST FLOOR, THE OLD IRONWORKS, MALDON
Further to minute 233 of the Planning Committee meeting held on 15th March 2004, members were informed that notification had been received that the Appeal date had been changed to 24th May, 2004 at Witham Magistrates Court.
RECOMMENDED: that the information be noted.
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VILLAGE LINK TIMETABLES
Members were informed that Cllr. Prior had forwarded copies of the Village Link timetables A, C, D and E and they were available in the office.
RECOMMENDED: that the information be noted.
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Cllr S. Savage
Chairman
The Chairman closed the meeting at 8.25 p.m.
Signed
Date
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ITEMS (copy, report herewith) are available
for inspection at the Town Hall during normal office hours.
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: Maldon Town Council