Minutes of the Environment and Planning meeting held on 6^th August 2007

Present:  R. Scorey (Chairman), P. Harries, G. Bullock, W. Acworth, M. Wilson, D. Liddiard, R. Hudson

                and R. Thompson.

1.             Apologies for absence

                Apologies were received on behalf of Cllr Wilson.   Cllr Hudson apologised for his late arrival.

2.             Declaration of interests

                Cllr Bullock declared a personal interest in plan 07/01474/HOUSE 39 Sanden Close.

3.             Minutes of 23^rd July 2007

Proposed:  Cllr Liddiard, second:  Cllr Harries.   Vote: 3 in favour, 1 abstention (due to non attendance at

                that meeting).

                As several members of the public were present to hear the discussion re plan 07/01474/HOUSE

                 it was proposed:  Cllr Scorey, second: Cllr Harries that item 7 (iii) be brought forward on the agenda.

                All in favour.

                Proposed:  Cllr Thompson, second:  Cllr Liddiard, that standing orders be suspended to allow members of

                the public to speak.   All in favour.

                Following brief comments by the public, it was Proposed:  Cllr Scorey, second:  Cllr Thompson that

                standing orders be re-instated.   All in favour.

07/01474/HOUSE  39 Sanden Close Hungerford

                                                Single storey side/rear extension to provide additional living accommodation.

                                                Demolition of double garage and utility room.                                                Support

                Proposed:  Cllr Liddiard, second:  Cllr Thompson.   Vote: 4 support with 2 abstentions.

                                    Having declared an interest Cllr Bullock did not join in the discussion or vote.

4.             West Berkshire Freight Route Strategy

                Consultation document was discussed.   Cllr Hudson’s draft reply was considered and Cllr Hudson was

                asked to respond as per his draft but with the amendments as discussed.                              

                Proposed:  Cllr Hudson, second:  Cllr Thompson, that the above action is delegated to Cllr Hudson.   All in

                favour.                                                                                                                                                   RH

5.             Correspondence

Letters from Housing Federation:                                                     for information

                West Berkshire Council re 07/01018 Baydon Meadow  no action

                Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead: re provision of

                caravan sites for Gypsies/Travellers                                                                Proposed Cllr Scorey, second:  Cllr Harries that

                                                                                                                                 the Clerk contact WBC re this subject

                WBC re signage in Hungerford High Street.                                   No action.

6.             6 Bridge Street – Shop/Dwelling

                Proposed: Cllr Liddiard, second:  Cllr Thompson, that the committee write to WBC to express its concern

                at the rapidly deteriorating and dangerous state of the building.   All in favour.

                Cllrs Harries and Bullock to identify the name of the WBC officer who inspected and wrote a report regarding

                the building.                                                                                                                                          RH&GB

7.             Planning Applications

07/01593/FUL                        120a High Street, Hungerford

                                                Change of use from A1 to mixed A1/A3

                Proposed:  Cllr Bullock, second:  Cllr Hudson, that the committee should consult the Chamber of Commerce.

                All in favour.   Decision held over until next meeting.

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07/01437/HOUSE  41 Coldharbour Road, Hungerford

                                                Two single storey side extensions.                                                                   No objections

                Proposed:  Cllr Harries, second:  Cllr Bullock.   All in favour

07/01318/FUL                        127a High Street, Hungerford

                                                Rear extension to existing offices at first floor level.                                      No objections

                Proposed:  Cllr Bullock, second:  Cllr Liddiard.  Vote: 4 in favour, 1 against, 2 abstentions.

8.             Case Officer’s Reports

07/01081/ADV                      15 High Street, Hungerford                                                Granted

07/01039/LBC2                      Three Swans Hotel                                                              Granted

07/01142/FUL                        Somerfield Stores                                                                 Granted

Next meeting:  Monday 20^th August 2007

Signed…………………………………

Chairman, Environment & Planning

20^th August 2007