MINUTES of a MEETING OF THE HIGHWAYS & PLANNING COMMITTEE of BOURNETOWN COUNCIL held on TUESDAY 4TH AUGUST 2009 at 6.45PM at the CORN EXCHANGE, BOURNE
(Minuted by Assistant Administrator & Town Clerk)
Present:ChairmanCllr J A Smith
CouncillorsMrs S CliffeB FinesD Fisher
D HiggsMrs P MoiseyMrs H Powell
A PrenticeMrs J SmithMrs S Wilson
Mrs L Neal (arr. 8.28pm)10 members press/public
1119PAPOLOGIES
Proposed by Cllr Mrs P Moisey, seconded by Cllr Mrs H Powell and unanimously
RESOLVEDto approve the reasons of apologies for absence from CllrsT Holmes, Mrs B
Johnson, Ms J Pauley and Mrs K Roche
1120PDECLARATION OF INTEREST
PrejudicialCllr J A SmithItem7d/Minute 1125P/dMember of PCC
PrejudicialCllr Mrs J Smith Item 7d/Minute 1125P/dMember of Abbey Church
PrejudicialCllr Mrs S CliffeItem 7h/Minute 1125P/hMother of applicant
PrejudicialCllr D FisherItem 7c/Minute 1125P/cApplicant known to member
PersonalCllr D HiggsItem 7/ 1125Pdeclared that he would not take part in discussions or voting on this agenda item due to his membership of the SKDC Development Control Committee
1121PINDICATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WISHING TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
Two residents indicated that they wished to speak on agenda item 7l/Minute 1125Pl
1122PTO APPROVE AND SIGN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 14TH JULY 2009
Proposed by Cllr Mrs S Cliffe, seconded by Cllr Mrs S Wilson and unani9mously
RESOLVED;that the above Minutes are approved as a true record and for the Chairman to sign them
1123PTO RECEIVE REPORTS BY DISTRICT/COUNTY COUNCILLORS or REPRESENTATIVES
Cllr D Higgs reported that at a recent meeting of the Development Control Committee of SKDC the following planning applications had been approved:-
- S09/0744/MJRF/JJ/PC2 Mr Roger Hill. Redevelopment of offices and land to provide 10 apartments & ground floor office space 1 & 1A West Street
- S09/1245/MJRR/JJ/PC1 Twigden Homes Ltd (Kier Group). ARM – Community Centre, 4 retail units & 42 apartments for the over 55’s with associated office, residents facilities, parking, access & amenity space Zone 3 Elsea Park
1124PTO ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM COUNCILLORS
None had been received
1125PTO CONSIDER PLANNING APPLICATIONS
As two residents had indicated a wish to speak on item l of the planning applications, in view of the time-scale of the evening, it was proposed,seconded and by majority agreed that item l be considered first.
RESOLVED for the following observations to be forwarded:
l) Ref:S09/1699/MJRF/JJ/PC1
ApplicantKeystone Developments
ProposalRestoration & conversion of the Croft to wardens accommodation &
communal facilities & erection of 68 retirement dwellings & associated
Infrastructure
LocationThe Croft, North Road
Application TypeMajor Full (Residential)
The Chairman read a communication from a resident suggesting that the land at the Croft ought to be used as allotments.
The Chairman read a letter received by email from a resident;-
This resident is not opposed to the development of the site and believes that this application is substantially improved from those that have gone before, but feels a number of things have been inadequately addressed; namely in the traffic assessment the accident information used is up to May 2008 with no incidents reported since October 2007. The resident is aware of numerous incidents occurring over the last year. She is also concerned there has been no cumulative traffic assessment covering the complex road set-up around the main access point on North Road. This resident requests an improved assessment of the impact of another junction in this busy area. Another issue is that this resident regularly sees bats flying and feeding between the trees on the main access point and suggests that the survey undertaken in the winter does not record bats at their most active. She would like to see another ecological survey undertaken at a more appropriate time of year.
The two residents who had expressed an interest to speak were invited to do so:-
Resident 1 – drew the committee’s attention to the fact that when a previous application had been refused at appeal, the Planning Inspectorate had found the area to be greenfield land on which there was a lack of evidence to justify its use for residential development. Also, it was considered that there would be significant harm to the character of the area in respect of open space issues. The resident also stated that in the Development Framework SKDC had confirmed that no added land needed to be allocated for development. Cllr J A Smith pointed out that the site allocation mentioned would not be adopted until next year. The resident felt that no guarantee could be given that the housing would be for over 55’s only and had concerns over the eventual population of this development.
Resident 2 – stated that she had seen clear evidence of bats in and around the Croft (an email to this effect had been received) and felt that the Ecology survey had been undertaken at an inappropriate time of year and that a new survey was urgently required, Also, the traffic impact on North Road should be assessed as soon as possible.
After discussion it was proposed by Cllr Mrs H Powell, seconded by Cllr D Fisher that the Committee strongly objected to this application. The vote was 2 for this motion and 7 against. It was therefore rejected. It was then
Proposed by Cllr A Prentice, seconded by Cllr B Fines and by majority
OBSERVATION;the committee accepts that the area needs development and the proposal in principle, but objects to the application on the following grounds:-
- An up to date traffic survey needs to be undertaken to assess highway safety and traffic impact
- An up to date ecology survey needs to be undertaken with particular reference to the presence of bats
- There is too high a density of housing in this application leading to potential over-development, and also there should not be any three-story housing in this area
7.30pm The meeting was adjourned to allow for the Open Forum and BourneTown Council meeting
8.28pm The Meeting reconvened – with the Town Clerk taking Minutes- 4 members of public/press
Resolved for the following observations to be forwarded:
a) Ref:S09/1449/FULL/RV/PC1
ApplicantMr J Green
ProposalInstallation of new windows
LocationTeemo Designs Ltd., Roman Bank
Application TypeFull Planning Permission
Proposed Cllr B Fines, seconded Cllr A Prentice and by majority vote resolved
OBSERVATION:Plans were unavailable at the meeting. Subject to the windows being purely a replacement (Cllr J Smith to check this)the committee has no objections
b) Ref:S09/1474/FULL/JJ/PC1
ApplicantBourne to DanceAcademy
ProposalChange of use of part of unit from Snooker Club (D2) to Dance Studio/Academy (D1)
LocationHereward Centre, Cherry Holt Road
Application TypeFull Planning Permission
Proposed Cllr Mrs L Neal, seconded Cllr B Fines and by majority vote resolved
OBSERVATION:No objections
In view of Cllr D Fisher’s declaration of a Prejudicial Interest he prepared to leave the meeting; however, it
was proposed, seconded and the committee resolved unanimously that Cllr D Fisher was allowed to
remain in the room due to his physical disability; he did not take part in discussion or voting on the
application in question.
c) Ref:S09/1577/LB/JJ/PC1
ApplicantMr Peter Lely
ProposalAlterations to listed building
Location6 Hall Farm, Cawthorpe
Application TypeListed Building Consent
Proposed Cllr Mrs S Cliffe, seconded Cllr A Prentice and by majority vote resolved
OBSERVATION:No objections
In view of the Chairman having declared a Prejudicial Interest and having to leave the meeting he
proposed, seconded Cllr Mrs S Wilson and unanimously
Resolved: For Cllr Mrs L Neal to take the chair for the following item on the agenda
CllrsMrs J & J Smith left the meeting due to the Prejudicial Interest declared earlier
d) Ref:S09/1580/FULL/JJ/PC1
ApplicantRev Christopher Atkinson
ProposalDemolition & rebuilding lean-to boiler room/lavatory block
LocationStPeter & St PaulChurch, Church Lane
Application TypeFull Planning Permission
Proposed Cllr Mrs S Wilson, seconded Cllr Mrs H Powell and by majority vote resolved
OBSERVATION:No objections; this was desperately needed
Cllrs Mrs J & J Smith returned to the meeting
e) Ref:S09/1592/HSH/PWM/PC1
ApplicantMrs P Johnson
ProposalErection of single & two storey extension to dwelling & detached double Garage
Location23 EdwinGardens
Application TypeHouseholder Development
Proposed Cllr Mrs S Wilson, seconded Cllr Mrs J Smith and by majority vote resolved
OBSERVATION:No objections
f) Ref:S09/1599/HSH/RV/PC1
ApplicantMr R Thickpenny
ProposalErect 1.8m fence around existing patio at side of dwelling
Location8 Kesteven Way
Application TypeHouseholder Development
Proposed Cllr B Fines, seconded Cllr Mrs H Powell and by majority vote resolved
OBSERVATION:No objections providing this is not creating a precedent because of the impact on the character of the area
g) Ref:S09/1601/FULL/RV/PC1
ApplicantMr R Grundy, Swedeponic UK Ltd
ProposalErection of 14 bay glasshouses
LocationSwedeponic UK Ltd, Spalding Road
Application TypeFull Planning Permission
Proposed Cllr Mrs S Cliffe, seconded Cllr B Fines and by majority vote resolved
OBSERVATION:No objections but the committee would like the company to inform contractors to use the by-pass as the increased traffic would have an impact on the town centre
Cllr Mrs S Cliffe left the meeting due to her Prejudicial Interest declared earlier
PersonalInterest declared by:B Fines, D Fisher, Mrs P Moisey, Mrs L Neal, A Prentice, Mrs J Smith,
J Smith & Mrs S Wilson – Applicant known to above mentioned members
h) Ref:S09/1602/FULL/RV/PC1
ApplicantMr A Cliffe
ProposalChange of use & alterations to storage building to form dwelling
Location31 West Street
Application TypeFull Planning Permission
Proposed Cllr B Fines, seconded Cllr Mrs H Powell and by majority vote resolved
OBSERVATION:The committee objects to this proposal on the grounds of access issues
Cllr Mrs S Cliffe returned to the meeting
Prejudicial Interest declared by Cllr Mrs L Neal and she left the meeting
i) Ref:S09/1603/FULL/PWM/PC1
ApplicantBourneWestfieldPrimary School
ProposalExtension to mobile classroom
LocationBourneWestfieldPrimary School, WestbournePark
Application TypeFull Planning Permission
Proposed Cllr Mrs P Moisey, seconded Cllr D Fisher and by majority vote resolved
OBSERVATION:No objections
Cllr Mrs L Neal returned to the meeting
j) Ref:S09/1651/HSH/PWM/PC1
ApplicantMr S Wand
ProposalSingle storey extension to rear of existing dwelling
Location55 North Street
Application TypeHouseholder Development
Proposed Cllr Mrs J Smith, seconded Cllr Mrs H Powell and by majority vote resolved
OBSERVATION:No objections
k) Ref:S09/1662/HSH/PWM/PC1
ApplicantMr S Goldsworthy
ProposalExtension to existing garage
Location3 Woodland Avenue
Application TypeHouseholder Development
Proposed Cllr B Fines, seconded Cllr A Prentice and by majority vote resolved
OBSERVATION:No objections
1126PTO DISCUSS PUBLIC CONSULTATION RE PROPOSED ARRANGEMENT FOR UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Proposed Cllr Mrs P Moisey, seconded Cllr B Fines and unanimously
RESOLVED:To receive the above
1127PTO DISCUSS ANY SUCH BUSINESS WHICH THE CHAIRMAN AMY LEGALLY BRING TO THE COMMITTEE’S ATTENTION
There was none
There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 9.20pm
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