HEYBRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of a meeting of the
HEYBRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL
held on THURSDAY 17 APRIL 2008 at Plantation Hall,
Colchester Road, Heybridge
PRESENT
CHAIRMAN : COUNCILLOR W A BOWNES
VICE-CHAIRMAN : COUNCILLOR MRS A M BEALE
Councillors J W Harrison, Mrs V G Miller, Kay Ryder and Prof L E Schnurr
(Start 9.35pm)
223. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
An apology for absence was received from Councillor M R Edwards. There were no Chairman’s Announcements.
224. MINUTES OF MEETING – 20 MARCH 2008
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on 20 March 2008 be approved and confirmed.
225. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There were no declarations of interests from Councillors.
Various members of the public present indicated their wish to speak in relation to planning application FUL/MAL/08/00283 at Heybridge Basin.
226. CASUAL VACANCIES
The Parish Council considered filling the current five vacant seats. The current applicants were:
Eileen Cannom, 11 The Square
Gill Tully, 1 Hall Cottages, Hall Road
Ronald McKay, 20 Fir Tree Walk
Bob McNaughton-Muir, 22 Fir Tree Walk
Paula McNaughton-Muir, 22 Fir Tree Walk
Sheila Hall, 7 The Roothings
Laurie-Ellen Wiebe, 42 Basin Road
Minute 226 continued
Upon the proposition of Councillor Prof L E Schnurr, seconded by Councillor
J W Harrison, it was
RESOLVED
(i) that the Parish Council proceeds to co-opt one person from the list of current applicants, and repeats the process at subsequent meetings, with Standing Order No 24 applicable.
In accordance with Standing Order No 55, a secret ballot was held. Of those candidates receiving votes, the result was as follows:
Gill Tully – 2
Laurie-Ellen Wiebe - 4
RESOLVED
(ii) that Laurie-Ellen Wiebe of 42 Basin Road, Heybridge Basin, be co-opted as a member of the Parish Council to fill one of the vacant seats for the East Ward.
Miss Wiebe then joined the meeting and made the statutory Declaration of Acceptance of Office as a Parish Councillor, and was welcomed by the Chairman.
227. DISTRICT COUNCILLORS’ AND POLICE REPORTS
No reports had been received from District Councillors beyond that received at the earlier Annual Parish Meeting. Apologies for absence had been received from Councillors A R Cheshire and Miss M R Lewis. No police representative was present.
228. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
A report on the meeting of the Property Management Committee held on 3 April 2008 was received, the Minutes having been circulated.
Further to Minute 220(f) – Soulz Youth Bus, consideration was given to a letter from Wayne Nicholls offering to bring the ‘bus to Plantation Hall on four occasions without charge, after which the position would be reviewed. It was agreed that the offer be accepted, without commitment to the future, for one Friday per month for four months, subject to availability. It was noted that Essex County Council operated a similar facility and Councillor J W Harrison was asked to investigate and report on this.
RESOLVED that the report of the meeting of the Property Management Committee held on 3 April 2008 be adopted.
229. PLANNING, HIGHWAYS AND ENVIRONMENT MATTERS
(a) Planning Applications
Having indicated their wish to speak in relation to planning application FUL/MAL/08/00283, contributions were received from the following members of the public present:
Tony Pegley, Basin Road
John Sadd, Bodleys, Chapel Lane
Sue Howatt, Old Exchange
Peter Wall, Chapel Lane
Doug Milsted, The Colliers
Mark Crocker, Chapel Lane
Steve Williams (The Applicant)
A common theme of the contributions received was that although the restoration of the former building was welcomed, concerns were expressed at the proposed restaurant use in terms of parking and potential nuisance, and also impact on the adjacent Chapel Lane. It was also mentioned that although permission had previous been refused for a dwelling, this was based very much on size not principle. A smaller well-designed cottage might be a preferable alternative development. The applicant signified his intention to do anything to minimise conflict and nuisance.
RESOLVED that the District Council be informed of the comments as set out below the following applications:-
LBC/MAL/08/00300 HEYBRIDGE EAST
Removal of office walls and reassembly to form new office
Rebuild original room to form new server room
ICS Triplex Hall Road - ICS Triplex (EMEA)
Support
FUL/MAL/08/00382 HEYBRIDGE WEST
Single storey rear extension
71 Crescent Road - Mr and Mrs R Annis
No objection
TPO/MAL/08/00398 HEYBRIDGE WEST
TPO 01/97 T15 Ash – Re-pollard to previous pollard points
12 Kingston Chase - Mr J Sullivan and Ms C Williamson
Support
LBC/MAL/08/00237 HEYBRIDGE WEST
Minor works to kitchen fireplace
Old Rectory Langford Road - Mr and Mrs D Sismey
No objection
Minute 229(a) continued
CON/MAL/08/00353 PP-00395230 HEYBRIDGE EAST (BASIN)
Demolition of existing workshop and garage
109 Basin Road - Mr P Abbott
Support
FUL/MAL/08/00345 PP-00395250 HEYBRIDGE EAST (BASIN)
Erection of boat store and first floor one bedroom apartment
109 Basin Road - Mr P Abbott
Support
FUL/MAL/08/00370 HEYBRIDGE EAST
Continuation of use of land to site metal container for garaging vehicles
Land rear of 2 to 20 Glebe Road - Mr Fitzpatrick
Object – for the reason that the siting of the container for this purpose is considered to be detrimental to the amenities of the surrounding area.
FUL/MAL/08/00283 HEYBRIDGE EAST (BASIN)
Change of use of premises from D1 to A3 restaurant use with a small extension to rear
United Reformed Church Basin Road – Mr S Williams
No objection – provided that the local planning authority seeks to ensure that the proposed new use is consistent with the character of the locality and neighbourhood in which the premises are situated and is controlled accordingly, having regard for the quality of life of nearby residents.
FUL/MAL/08/00401 HEYBRIDGE EAST
Two detached houses with garages
Land adjacent 10 Fir Tree Walk – Mr Phillips
Object – for the reason that the proposal constitutes overdevelopment of the site likely to have an adverse impact on the character of the surrounding neighbourhood.
FUL/MAL/08/00414 HEYBRIDGE EAST (BASIN)
Single storey side conservatory extension
5 St Georges Close – Mr and Mrs Jones
No objection
FUL/MAL/08/00436 HEYBRIDGE WEST
Retention of portakabin (renewal of planning permission FUL/MAL/03/01074)
E T Heron Ltd Bentalls Complex Colchester Road – Wyndeham Heron
No objection
(b) Essex County Council – Waste Management Advisory Board – Consultation
The above consultation on the Draft Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy for Essex had been received and was on deposit. This was noted.
Minute 229 continued
(c) Reports of Tree Warden and Public Rights of Way Liaison Officer
Councillor Kay Ryder, Tree Warden, said she had nothing to report.
230. FINANCIAL MATTERS
(a) Accounts for Payment
The Schedule of Payments was received, from which the following invoices (inclusive of VAT) were presented for payment:
Mr B Hall (reimburse. Plant Hall/KGV items – 2401/3401) - £43.13
M&G Fire Protection (Essex) Ltd (Plant Hall fire exting. Serv. – 2401) - £30.55
D G Chinnery (Plant Hall windows – 2401) - £45.00
J R Williams & Co (Audit Fee 07/08 – 4901) - £646.25 (07/08 creditor)
(b) Statement of Accounts
An updated statement of accounts to the year end was received and noted. This would form the basis of the final Statement of Accounts for 2007/8 to be submitted for approval at the next meeting.
231. REPORTS FROM PARISH COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES
None received.
232. ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
Consideration was given to any matters arising from Annual Parish Meeting. It was noted that the item raised by Miss B A Claydon on publicity arrangements and Council information would be put on the next agenda.
233. OTHER CONSULTATIONS/NOTIFICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
The following attendances were agreed:
EALC training courses:
Minutes and Agendas 8/5/08 – Cllr J W Harrison
Risk Management 14/5/08 – Councillors J W Harrison and Prof L E Schnurr
Chairman’s Day (modules 3 and 4) 3/6/08 – Councillors Mrs A M Beale and J W Harrison
Short course for Councillors 30/6/08 – Councillors J W Harrison and Miss L-E Wiebe
The Chairman closed the meeting at 10.57 pm.
Chairman
22 May 2008
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