Minutes of the Environment and Planning meeting held on Monday 26th March 2007

in the Town Hall, Hungerford.

 

Present:  R. Scorey (Chairman), P. Harries, R. Hudson, M. Wilson, D. Liddiard, W. Acworth, R. Thompson & Michael Haxeltine (arrived 6:40pm) (Locum Clerk).

 

                1)             Apologies for absence

                                Apologies were received on behalf of Cllr Ballard and Cllr Liddiard for lateness.

 

                2)             Declaration of Interests

                                There were no declarations

 

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                3)             Minutes of 12th March 2007

                                Proposed:  Cllr Harries, second:  Cllr Wilson.  Vote: All in favour.  The minutes were signed as a true and accurate record by Cllr Scorey.

 

Cllr Harries entered at 6:50pm and Arlene Kersley (Rural Housing Enabler) of Community Council for Berkshire (CCB) entered at 6:53pm.

 

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4)             Housing Needs Survey

Proposed Cllr Scorey, Seconded Cllr Bullock – To suspend Standing Orders in order to permit Arlene Kersley to speak.  Vote: All in favour

 

Arlene answered Members questions regarding the report and the way forward should the Committee decide to proceed with the matter.  Arlene explained that the next stage would be for her to speak to West Berkshire Council (WBC) and Soverign Housing to get them involved as soon as possible, and for potential sites to be discussed.  She pointed out the importance of Public Consultation and was pleased to hear of potential Soverign Housing sites which the Committee felt should be considered.  Specifically the Priory site.

 

Arlene pointed out that of the 65 people who said they needed affordable housing approximately 50% were not on the housing list.

 

Cllr Scorey thanked Arlene and advised that the Committee would be in touch with the findings of their discussion.

 

07/PO38               Proposed Cllr Scorey, Seconded Cllr Bullock – to re-instate Standing Orders.  Vote: All in favour

 

It was established that there is a need for affordable housing in H’ford and that there are various avenues to investigate – such as property developer’s allocations and Land Trust sites

 

Proposed Cllr Scorey, Seconded Cllr Thompson – the Committee wishes to proceed and actively try to address the matter of affordable housing in H’ford.  Vote: All in favour.

 

Proposed Cllr Scorey, Seconded Cllr Wilson – the Committee should now try to identify potential sites with a view to having a list drawn up at the next E&P meeting.  Vote: All in favour.

 

Cllr Scorey is to inform Arlene Kersley that the Committee wishes to address the issue and instruct her to liaise with relevant bodies (WBC & Soverign Housing)

 

Cllr Thopson to include an article in Open Door.

 

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5)             Planning Applications

               

07/00465/HOUSE  Chalklands, 7 Tarrants Hill – Mr & Mrs B Newton

                                                First floor side extension over existing garage                                                                No Objections

                                                Proposed: Cllr Hudson, Seconded Cllr Wilson.  Vote: All in favour

Comments: None

This Council does not wish to speak

 

06/02864/LBC                        The Bear Hotel, 41 Charnham Street – The Bear Hungerford Ltd

Alterations to fire escapes, room 12 suite, entrance to dining room, 1 satellite

dish on flat roof and temporary covered way                                                                 No Objections

                                                Proposed: Cllr Liddiard, Seconded P. Harries.  Vote: All in favour

Comments: None                                 

This Council does not wish to speak

 

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6)             06/02863/FUL        The Bear Hotel, 41 Charnham Street

                                Amended drawings - noted for information only

 

                7)             Appeal Decision: 34A High Street - noted for information only

 

                8)             Decision Report

06/02553/LBC                        29 Church Street, Hungerford                                                            Granted

                                06/02889/FUL                        Hungerford Park Estate, Hungerford Park                                       Granted

                                07/00036/HOUSE  8 Wantage Road, Eddington                                                              Refused

                                07/00107/HOUSE  31 Church Way, Hungerford                                                              Granted

                                07/00149/HOUSE  6 Cold Harbour Cottages, Cold Harbour                                          Withdrawn

 

                9)             Letter from WBC re: Developers Contributions i.e. section 106 monies - noted for information only

 

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10)           Partial Review of the South East Regional Plan: Revised Appointment of Primary Land-Won Aggregates

                It was noted that the closing date for response was 30th March 2007

                It was agreed that a response should be submitted from the Committee.

 

                Locum Clerk to try and secure an extension on the return date.

Members to attend the Council office to read the documents and feed back observations to Cllr Scorey with a view to the questionnaires being completed at the next E & P meeting

 

Meeting closed:  8.45pm

 

Date of next meeting:  Monday 10th April 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signed………………………………….

Chairman, Environment and Planning

10th April 2007