Minutes of the Environment and Planning committee meeting held on Monday 8th October 2007
in the Magistrates Room, Corn Exchange complex, Hungerford.
Present: R. Scorey (Chair), P. Harries, A. Buckwell, D. Pope, M. Wilson, D. Liddiard, R. Hudson, R. Thompson (7.20pm) and J. Hutchings (Clerk)
1) Apologies for absence
Apologies were received on behalf of Cllrs Acworth, Bullock and Booth.
2) Declaration of Interests
Cllr Hudson declared a prejudicial interest in 07/01968/FULD - Hungerford Park Estate
3) Minutes of 24th September 2007
07/P070 Proposed: Cllr Liddiard, second: Cllr Wilson. Vote: 4 in favour, 3 abstentions (not at last meeting).
the minutes were signed as a true and accurate record by Cllr Scorey.
4) Planning Applications
07/01968/FULD Hungerford Park Estate – Hungerford Park Ltd
Restoration of Walled Garden and Gardener’s Cottage Support
07/P071 Proposed: Cllr Liddiard, second: Cllr Buckwell. Vote: 6 in favour, 1 abstention.
The Council does not wish to speak on this application.
07/02007/FULD Land Adjacent to 18 Priory Ave – Washington & Co.Ltd
New detached 3 bedroom house with garage. Removal of
garage block. No objections
07/P072 Proposed: Cllr Harries, second: Cllr Hudson. Vote: 7 in favour, 1 abstention.
Comments: ‘We are concerned about the visual impact of the closed board fencing;
could a lower fence with trellis be considered; more appealing?
The Council does not wish to speak on this application.
07/02036/LBC Chilton Gardens, Leverton – The Chilton Estate
Demolition of 4 greenhouses No objections
07/P073 Proposed: Cllr Harries, second: Cllr Buckwell. Vote: all in favour.
The Council does not wish to speak on this application.
07/02055/HOUSE 47 Kennet Way, Hungerford – Mr Sugden
New conservatory No objections
07/P074 Proposed: Cllr Hudson, second: Cllr Liddiard. Vote: all in favour.
The Council does not wish to speak on this application.
5) Case Officers’ Reports
07/01099/ADV Wessex House, 127 High Street Granted
07/01625/HOUSE Cakewood Farm., Bath Road Granted
07/01627/HOUSE 2 Middletons Close Granted
6) WBC Site visit 34A High Street-Change of use from A1 to A3
Cllr Scorey attended and will also attend the Planning meeting on the 10th October 2007
to reiterate the committee’s opinion on this application.
7) Housing Needs
No progress. Arlene Kersley has suggested bringing in other housing associations and will
contact them if the committee wishes. Cllr Scorey will give AK dates to allow AK and
associations to attend E&P meetings.
Meeting closed 7.45pm
Date of next meeting: Monday 22nd October 2007
Signed………………………………………
Chairman, Environment & Planning
22nd October 2007