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Comments: The Parish Council has no objections to this application.

Additionally there is a guideline within the Great Waltham Village design statement which says ‘There is no support for further ‘executive’ properties’. This guideline was published in 2002 and was considered by the Parish Council who felt that the VDS may now require review.

Comments: The Parish Council supports this application.

Borough Councillors, Taylor, Ashford and Patient 
Mr J Rowntree.

The addition of a bedroom to this dwelling will effect the availability of smaller dwelling in the housing stock within Howe Street village.

(iv) The Parish Council asks that a condition be imposed to only allow the building to be used as ancillary to the existing dwelling for private use only by the resident.

1. Record of Members present
Chairman: Mr Jackson
Councillors: Messrs Huggins, Braisby, Blaber, Bell, and Greenwood.

Comments: The Parish Council has no comments to make on this application.

1. Record of Members present
Chairman: Mrs Dickinson
Councillors: Mrs Harper, Mrs Slater, Messrs Huggins, Braisby, Steel, Bell, and Micklem.

Comments: The Parish Council expresses concern at the effect that this development will have on the neighbouring property in terms of loss of privacy and light.

6. To consider and comment upon the following planning applications.
There were no applications for consideration.

Mr Greenwood spoke of a complaint which he had received regarding the orange sodium lighting installed at Jobs Orchard, Breeds Road, Great Waltham and the effect this had on light spillage in the surrounding area. It was agreed to refer the matter to Chelmsford Borough Council Environmental Services Department to enable advice to be given to the owner of the land which would allow the lighting system to be improved so that it was not so intrusive on the surrounding rural area.

The Parish Council wish to support the construction of an in and out driveway.

Report of the Planning Committee meeting held on Monday 21^st April 2008 at Great Waltham Village Hall

1. Record of Members present

Chairman: Mrs A Dickinson

Councillors: Mrs Harper, Mrs Slater (Item 5a and b) Messrs Steel, Bell , Greenwood , Huggins, Jackson , Blaber and Braisby.     

Also present

Mrs V Hodges

2. Apologies for Absence

Were received from Mr Micklem.

3. Declarations of interests (existence and nature) with regard to items on the agenda.

There were none

4. Public Participation session with respect to items on the agenda.

Mrs Hodges asked if any member wished to raise any question with regard to item 5 (a) or 5(b).

5. Report of Planning Applications determined by the LPA’s since the last meeting.

A report of applications determined since the last meeting was given.

6. To consider and comment upon the following planning applications.

(a) 08/00576/CAC Land Adjacent to 4, Lakeview Cottages, Chelmsford Road, Great Waltham for demolition of garage/workshop.

Comments;  This application is supported by the Parish Council – please see the comments made on application number 08/00578/FUL which supports the application for the new dwelling.

(b) 08/00578/FUL Land Adjacent to 4, Lakeview Cottages, Chelmsford Road , Great Waltham for Proposed new two bedroom cottage.

Comments;

1. The application is supported by the Parish Council – it is also supported by the Great Waltham Village design statement as follows – The VDS supports:

A small number of new dwellings

Sympathetic Infill development

Modest edge of village development

Two bedroom starter homes

All new development should be no different in scale to that of the surrounding buildings.

New buildings should respect the existing scale and form and conform to the Essex Design Guide

Materials should be chosen from the traditional range of building materials

For all of these reasons the proposal falls within the VDS Guidelines and is therefore supported.

2. The proposal introduces a dwelling within the ‘affordable’ range and therefore adds to the housing stock of the local area.

3. The proposal is sustainable being close to school, shops and public transport.

4. The Parish Council appreciates that the proposal falls outside the village development envelope but feels that this application should be considered on its merits which are listed within the comments above.

(c) 08/00586/FUL The Gables, Hyde Hall Lane , Great Waltham for Conversion of integral garage to habitable accommodation and erection of new detached garage.

Comments; The Parish Council would support the application provided that the proposed new garage is moved closer to the Gables – modern development- and away from the listed cottage within the garden of the application site.

(d) 08/00648/FUL Chuffs, Main Road , Howe Street for rear conservatory.

Comments; The Parish Council have no objection or comments to make on this application.

Comments: The Parish Council supports the proposals within this application.

Comments: The Parish Council supports the application and the local initiative for local enterprise to produce quality food.

The Parish Council asks that a condition be imposed to only allow the building to be used as ancillary to the existing dwelling for private use only by the resident.

Report of the Planning Committee meeting held on Monday 2^nd June 2008 at Great Waltham Village Hall

1. Record of Members present

Chairman: Mrs A Dickinson

Councillors: Mrs Harper, Messrs Bell, Greenwood , Huggins, Jackson , Blaber, Micklem and Steel (item 6a onwards).

Also present:

Mrs Katherine Bates

Mr John Lattimore, Mrs Elaine Lattimore, Mr Keith Leno and Mrs Rosemary Leno.     

2. Apologies for Absence

Were received from Mr Braisby, Mrs Slater and Mr Jackson.

3. Declarations of interests (existence and nature) with regard to items on the agenda.

Mr A Micklem declared an interest in item 6b. Mrs T Harper declared an interest in item 6a.

4. Public Participation session with respect to items on the agenda.
Concern was expressed regarding the loss of privacy for the Old Vicarage resulting from the proposed siting of the smoking shelter at the front of the Beehive Public House. Mr and Mrs Leno pointed out that the Old Vicarage was a listed dwelling and as such had been refused permission for double glazed windows which might otherwise be used to reduce nuisance from noise. Mr and Mrs Lattimore indicated that there had been an increase in noise since the smoking ban was introduced particularly when sporting events were being shown inside the public house whilst some spectators remained outside. Bad language was also a problem at times. It was also suggested that the position of the smoking shelter was felt to be intimidating for passing children. It was also suggested that the shelter could be in a hazardous position should vehicles run off the road on the dangerous bend. It was further suggested that the shelter should be at the other end of the passageway outside the village bar and at the back of the public house.

Mrs Bates indicated that her interest was in the Broads Green Quarry application. She had come as an observer but was concerned regarding the type of material to be imported, the increase in traffic and the time the reinstatement would take.

5. Report of Planning Applications determined by the LPA’s since the last meeting.
A report of applications determined since the last meeting was given.

6. To consider and comment upon the following planning applications.

08/00878/FUL  The Beehive, Barrack Lane for front extension to form smoking shelter.

Mrs T Harper declared an interest.

Comments; 

1. The Parish Council wish to support local business and the continuation of the Beehive Public House.

2. Concern is expressed regarding the proposal to site the smoking shelter to the front of the building.

3. It is felt that the proposed siting of the smoking shelter will:

(a) cause a loss of privacy to the dwelling opposite the site – The Old Vicarage.

(b) result in noise and disturbance to neighbours as has been experienced since the beginning of the smoking ban in July 2007, particularly when sporting fixtures have been held on the large screen TV.

(c) interfere with sightlines of vehicles leaving the car park.

(d) interfere with pedestrian movements within the fenced off area of the public house premises.

(e) be in a hazardous position in relation to the blind corner at the junction with the main road. It is felt a possibility exists that vehicles could collide with the structure.

4. It is suggested that the smoking shelter should be located to the rear of the public house by making a doorway at the back end of the passageway outside the village bar.

(b) ESS/18/08/CHL Broads Green Gravel Pit, Margaret Woods Road, Broads Green for importation of inert materials to restore old gravel workings for development of land for agricultural use.

Mr A Micklem declared an interest

Comments;

The Parish Council encourages the proposed restoration of the former Broads Green Gravel Pit site but has concerns regarding the proposals as follows.

The proposal indicates that 85,161 cubic metres of inert material will be imported over a 12-18 month period. The Parish Council asks what is ‘inert’ material. What form does inert material take? What is allowed to be included as inert material and what is not? Who and how will the imported inert material be monitored to ensure that it is inert material and that the site is not just being used as a dumping ground? This requires clarification.

The application states that the restoration is to return the land for agricultural use, yet on page 11 of the application in response to question A21 (i) Summarise the intended afteruse or uses – the application states agriculture ‘No’ and Amenity ‘Yes’. This needs to be clarified.

The application states on page 11 question A22 a total of 86,161 cubic metres whereas other parts of the application refer to 85,161 cubic metres. This requires clarification.

The application states on page 11 question A22 that 200mm of topsoil and 800mm of subsoil over an area of 8.3 hectares. The application also mentions 85,161 cubic metres of inert material. Does  this 85,161 cubic metres of inert material include both subsoil and topsoil? This matter requires clarification.

The report attached to the application states that the old Pit Office is derelict and that a separate application will be submitted for this. The application ignores the fact that an existing planning permission  has already been gained on the redevelopment of the office. It is therefore unclear whether it is proposed that the planning application will be resubmitted. This requires clarification.

The Parish Council are very concerned regarding the lorry (traffic) movements from the site. It is not clear which direction these vehicles will be travelling although mention is made on the application page 7 A4 (iii) they will be directed into the site via a left turn and exit via a right turn and use unclassified roads to the wider highway network. The Parish Council feels that all the unclassified highways leading to/from this site are inadequate for the proposed use. However the favoured route from the Parish Council’s point of view would be using Margaret Woods Road and Breeds Road towards Chignal Smealey and onwards using Chignal Road to Chignal Road Corner, Chelmsford and then into the wider highway network. On no account should any traffic generated from the application site be permitted to use Lark Lane via Broads Green or Breeds Road via Breeds and Great Waltham Village and/or Humphreys Farm Lane . There needs to be a clear and approved traffic management plan agreed with relevant Parish Council’s before the application is considered.

The Parish Council are very concerned regarding the damage to the highway and the highway verges caused by the use of these inadequate roads by heavy vehicles over a long period.

The Parish Council is very concerned regarding the length of time that the proposal will take. The application states that the importation of material will take place over a period of 12 – 18 months. The Parish Council would wish to see a condition made on the granting of permission to set a time limit on this application to ensure that following 18 months no further importation of inert material  be permitted.

The Parish Council appreciates that the proposal will have a huge impact to the neighbours of the site, from noise, fumes, dusts etc and request that Essex County Council, in permitting this restoration,ensures that conditions are imposed to minimise the effect on neighbouring properties and on residential dwellings along the proposed transport route. This should include wheel washing facilities, regular highway cleansing and sweeping operations.

The northern part of this site has been prolific with bee orchids and great care should be taken in the restoration of this part of the site to preserve the habitat to allow these rare species to survive.

Report of the Planning Committee meeting held on Monday 16^th June 2008 at Ford End Village Hall

1. Election of Chairman

Mr Blaber was elected as Chairman

2. Record of Members present
Councillors: Mrs Slater (from item 7(e), Mrs Dickinson, Messrs Bell, Greenwood , Huggins, Jackson , Braisby and Micklem.     

3. Apologies for Absence

Were received from Mrs Harper and Mr Steel.

4. Declarations of interests (existence and nature) with regard to items on the agenda.

There were none

5. Public Participation session with respect to items on the agenda.

There was no public participation.

6. Report of Planning Applications determined by the LPA’s since the last meeting.

A report was given of planning applications determined since the last meeting.

7. To consider and comment on the following applications

(a) UTT/0400/08/FUL – the provision of a runway, associated facilities and operational development, in connection with the construction and operation of the expanded airport (including airport buildings, together with ancillary infrastructure and associated operational development) – details as schedule to application.

(b) UTT/0401/08/OP – Outline application for the provision of airport buildings, together with ancillary infrastructure and associated operational development, in connection with the construction and operation of the expanded airport (including the second runway and its associated facilities) details as schedule to application.

(c) UTT/0402/08/FUL Construction of highways and associated landscaping and ancillary works associated with the G2 Airport project.

(d) UTT/0403/08/FUL – Change of use from use as agricultural land to use for nature conservation and/or landscaping, and engineering operations associated therewith, which comprise offsetting proposal associated with the G2 Airport project.

The four applications above were considered as one and comments made as follows:

Comments.

1. The Parish Council objects to all four applications forming the BAA Stansted application for Generation 2.

2. The Parish Council does not accept the premise that there is a need for airport expansion in the South East.

3. The loss of 442 ha of prime agricultural land is to be deplored, particularly given the worldwide food shortages.

4. The additional CO2 emissions from an expanded Stansted (11 million tons per annum) will exacerbate the problems associated with global warming and will prevent the Government from meeting its obligations under the Kyoto Agreement.

5. The loss of villages which are proposed to be swallowed up by the development of the BAA Stansted Generation 2 application is deplored.

6. The loss of historic buildings as a result of the proposed development of the BAA Stansted Generation 2 application is deplored.

7. The applications takes no account of the need for additional road/rail infrastructure to support additional vehicles and passengers.

8. Many communities will be affected by additional noise, the need for additional housing, and urbanisation. This will cause severe erosion of these communities.

(e) 08/00968/FUL Well House Farm. Littley Green Road , Littley Green for raise roof of outbuilding. Amendment to application 06/02257/FUL (conversion of barn to annexe).

Comments: The Parish Council has no objection to the proposed development provided that a condition is made that the development will be and will remain for the future ancillary to the use of the main dwelling, and will not be considered to be a separate property.

(f) 08/00914/FUL Mabbs Farm, Littley Green Road, Littley Green for single storey side extension linking main house and annexe accommodation with minor internal alterations and change of annexe use to utility room forming part of the main house

Comments: The Parish Council has no objections to this application.

(g) 08/00915/LBC Mabbs Farm, Littley Green Road, Littley Green for single storey side extension linking main house and annexe accommodation with minor alterations and change of annexe use to utility room forming part of the main house..

Comments: The Parish Council has no objections to this application.

Report of the Planning Committee meeting held on the 30^th June 2008 at Great Waltham Village Hall

1. Record of Members present

Chairman:      Mr Blaber

Councillors:    Messrs Bell, Braisby, Greenwood , Huggins and Jackson

Also present Borough Councillor Ashford.

2. Apologies for Absence
Were received from Mrs Dickinson, Mr Micklem and Mrs Slater

3. Declarations of interest (existence and nature) with regard to items on the agenda. There were none

4. Public Participation session with respect to items on the agenda
There were none

5. Report of Planning Applications determined by the LPA since the last meeting
There were none

6. To consider and comment upon the following planning applications
(a)       08/00994/FUL Barnsbury, Larks Lane , Broads Green for erection of rear conservatory:

The Parish Council has no comment to make on this application.

(b)       08/00933/FUL Butlers Hall, Littley Green Road, Littley Green for replacement brick wall and terrace at rear:

The Parish Council has no comments to make on this application

( c)       08/01080/FUL Walnut Tree, Broads Green for new external smoking shelter:

The Parish Council feels that the design is not in keeping with this fine Victorian red brick building which dates from 1888.

(d)       08/01112/FUL Heatherbank, Glebe Meadow, Great Waltham for  part two storey, part single story side extension:

The Parish Council has no comment to make on this application.

(e)       To consider and adopt any changes in the comments to be made on the following application consequent upon discussions with the Chignal Parish Council, Essex County Council and the applicants agent on 18^th June 2008.  ESS /18/08/ CHL Broads Green Gravel Pit, Margaret Woods Road for importation of inert materials to restore old gravel workings for development of land for agricultural use.

There was lengthy discussions concerning the application, the meeting on the 18^th and Mr Micklem’s proposed Revised Comments. Mr Ashford also addressed the meeting with regard to the Borough Councillors position on the application and  that of CBC ’s planning officers.  Following rejection of a proposal that the comments be amended to make it clear that the importation of any material, including soil, was unacceptable it was resolved to adopt the Revised Comments subject to an amendment to make it clear that only topsoil should be allowed on to the site.  Mr Ashford requested that copies of our final comments should be sent to him, Mr Taylor, Mr Patient and County Councillor Aldridge.  Mr Ashford was thanked  for all of his efforts on this matter.  It was also resolved that strong representations should be made to CBC regarding their planning officers handling of this application.

The meeting closed at 9 p.m.

Report of the Planning Committee meeting held on Monday 21st July 2008 at Great Waltham Village Hall

1. Record of Members present

Chairman: Mr Blaber

Councillors: Mrs Dickinson, Mrs Harper, Messrs Bell (from item6) , Steel, Braisby and Micklem.     

Also present

Borough Councillor Ashford

2. Apologies for Absence

Were received from Mrs Slater, Mr Huggins, Mr Jackson and Mr Greenwood

3. Declarations of interests (existence and nature) with regard to items on the agenda.

No declarations of interest were made.

4. Public Participation session with respect to items on the agenda.

There was no public participation.

5. Report of Planning Applications determined by the LPA’s since the last meeting.

6. To consider and comment on the following applications

(a) 08/01125/FUL 9, Woods Road , Ford End for single storey side and rear extension.

Comments: The Parish Council supports this application which will bring this property up to present day living standards.

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