| Planning 23 June 2010 |
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AMPTHILL TOWN COUNCIL REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING Held on Wednesday 23 June 2010 at 7.30pm In the Council Chamber, 66 Dunstable Street, Ampthill.
Report No.2/2010 Present: Councillors G Pascal (Vice Chairman), Mrs M Wilson, Mrs A M Wright and the Deputy Town Clerk. Also in attendance were 4 members of the public.
Apologies were received from Cllrs Mrs S Bacon (Chairman) who had a prior commitment, H Chappell (family commitment), P Duckett (work commitment), P A Eversley (family commitment) and R A Holden (unwell).
Mr R Clark of Queens Road registered to speak in relation to the Queens Road application and raised concern about loss of amenities to neighbouring properties due to noise, traffic congestion, parking problems and anti-social behaviour.
Cllr G Pascal declared a personal interest in the Swaffield Close application as he is personally known to Bedford Estates. Cllr Mrs A M Wright declared a personal interest in 70 Holland Road as her husband is the architect. 4. The following applications considered under delegation by the Deputy Clerk in consultation with the Planning Committee Chairman and Vice Chairman were noted: CB/10/01838/FULL The Brown House, 27A The Avenue. Proposed rear and side extensions and external alterations. Mr Richard Mintern Resolved: That the above application be supported.
CB/10/01875/FULL & CB/10/01876/LB The Old Cottage, Alameda Road. Single storey side extension and two storey rear extension. Mr J Dix & Mrs G Mitchell Resolved: That the above application be recommended for REFUSAL as the proposed extension is completely out of keeping with the original cottage and neighbouring properties.
5. The following applications received from Central Bedfordshire Council were considered: CB/10/01776/FULL 21 – 23 Queens Road. Demolition of single storey building elements and garage. Replacement with two extensions one each side, partly single and partly two storey. Providing a total of 3 retail and 5 residential units. Refurbishment of existing accommodation. Associated amenity space. Off street parking and landscaping provided. Re-routing of public pavement. Vigor Homes Ltd Resolved: That the above application be recommended for REFUSAL:
CB/10/01943/FULL 26B Saunders Piece. Two storey side extension and single storey front extension (re-submission of 10/00009/FULL). Mr Peter Hoare Resolved: That the above application be supported provided that the Highways Officer is satisfied that there is ample turning area for vehicles as this is a blind exit onto Saunders Piece.
CB/10/01747/FULL - Amended 43 Arthur Street. Single storey extension with revised boundary treatment to the front of the property. Mr & Mrs Colwill Resolved: That the above application be supported.
CB/10/01948/LB 115-117 Dunstable Street. Form new front entrance door. Internal alterations to form internal wall and alter existing staircase to form new access to the existing first floor flat. Credit Securities Co. Resolved: That the above application be supported provided that sympathetic materials are used to the satisfaction of the Conservation Officer and that the applicant meets all expenses associated with the relocation of the pole that is used for the town’s Christmas lights and that the pole is not relocated between October and January as it will be required for the Christmas lights.
CB/10/01101/FULL – amended description – now for 36 rather than 37 dwellings Land off Swaffield Close. Proposed residential development – erection of 36 dwellings, access, public open space, children’s play area, allotments, landscaping and associated works. Bidwells Resolved: That the above application be supported.
CB/10/02063/LB 14 Woburn Street. Replace existing front elevation of conservatory with Hardwood Replica. Mrs J Sampson Resolved: That the above application be supported subject to the satisfaction of the Conservation Officer.
TPO/10/00156 35 Parmiter Way. Prune one Oak tree within the rear garden. Mrs J Jarvis Resolved: That the above application be supported.
6. The following late applications received after the preparation of this agenda were considered:
CB/10/02127/FULL 70 Holland Road. Ground floor rear extension and second floor side extension. Mrs A Luck Resolved: That the above application be supported.
CB/10/02179/FULL 115 Dunstable Street. Form new front entrance onto Dunstable Street. Credit Sereties Co Resolved: That the above application be supported provided that sympathetic materials are used to the satisfaction of the Conservation Officer and that the applicant meets all expenses associated with the relocation of the pole that is used for the town’s Christmas lights and that the pole is not relocated between October and January as it will be required for the Christmas lights.
7. To receive for information a briefing note prepared by Central Bedfordshire Council on ‘Getting the best from the Planning Application Process – An introduction to Development Control and how to best influence Planning Decisions. A copy of the briefing note had been placed in members’ trays for information.
8. Submission of the Site Allocations Development Plan The above document has been submitted to the Secretary of State for examination. The document sets out the Central Bed’s chosen sites for allocating housing, employment uses and green space in the former Mid Beds area. It also allocates the Key Employment sites and important Open Space designations across the area. The Examination hearings are likely to take place in autumn, with a Pre-Hearing meeting taking place a couple of months before. Full details will be posted on the Central Beds Council website and publicised widely. Resolved: That the above be noted. There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.05pm . CHAIRMAN DATED |