| Planning Mins 28 Sept 2011 |
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AMPTHILL TOWN COUNCIL REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING Held on In the Council Chamber, Report No.4/2011 Present: Councillors Mrs M Wright (Chairman), Mrs S Bacon, M Blair, P Duckett (Vice Chairman), Mrs P Foster, Mrs S Hinkin, Mrs M Wilson and the Deputy Town Clerk. Also present: Councillor J Bingham, R Tebbutt (until
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Mrs Lisa White of A petition had been signed by 200 local residents. The issues raised were a strong unpleasant odour from the site, potential air pollution, noise, deliveries and hours of operation taking place late evening and at weekends. The members of the public were informed that the Town Council had been in contact with Central Beds had stated that the Environment Agency have given the site operators a period of time to draw up an action plan for management of the site and a response was due mid October. In the meantime some residents had been asked to keep a diary identifying when the odour emitting from the site is particularly at its worst. The residents were advised to make sure that they had sent their letters of concern to the Planning Authority and to take the opportunity to address that Council’s planning meeting when this application comes up for consideration. Standing orders were suspended at · Only 2 houses in · It is particularly the green waste at the site that is causing the bad smell. · So far only 18 responses had been submitted to CBC so Mrs White was advised to ensure that their petition is sent to CBC. · Cllr Blair advised that for the sake of fairness he would be meeting the operators of the site which was understood by the residents. Standing orders were resumed at The Chairman thanked Mrs White for attending the meeting and making a good presentation on behalf of the residents being affected by this site. The members of the public then left the meeting.
Cllr Mrs P Foster declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the Katherine’s Garden application as she will have a future financial interest in her mother’s property situated in the immediate vicinity of the application site. Therefore Cllr Foster left the room during consideration of the application. Cllr P Duckett declared a personal interest in the Cllr Mrs M Wright had declared her personal and prejudicial interest in the Cllr M Blair declared a personal interest in the Land at
This item was brought forward on the agenda so Cllr Tebbutt could explain his request for the item to be considered. The members of the planning meeting were asked to consider applying to Central Bedfordshire Council for inclusion in a grant to develop an Ampthill Town Centre plan under the localism legislation. The application must be made by letter outlining the Town Council’s reasons for applying by It was reported that Central Beds Council is being used as one of a number of pilot areas for this scheme, having been awarded a grant for a Neighbourhood Plan. The area already chosen is Caddington and Slip End. With Ampthill’s increasing population and problems with parking and future sustainability it was considered that a plan for Ampthill would be a positive step forward and could tie in with the new homes bonus scheme. Recommended: That this Council’s interest in an (Cllr R Tebbutt then left the meeting)
CB/11/01751/VOC – rsvp 18 August 14A Mr D Yilmaz Resolved: That the above application is recommended for REFUSAL; · The Town Council is opposed to the premises operating for longer hours. Any extension in hours will result in litter and noise nuisance from persons going to the premises late evening/late at night and then making their way back into the town centre to return to local pubs or sit in the market square until early hours making noise. · Ampthill does not want a return of this late night nuisance behaviour in the town centre. It is unacceptable to expect nearby residents and shop owners to suffer the general nuisance that this proposed variation will bring. · There is also a lack of parking for this premise and its situation at the brow of the hill makes parking outside the premises hazardous for other road users. CB/11/02661/FULL – rsvp 19 August Mr & Mrs Lennox Resolved: That the above application be supported. CB/11/02708/FULL – rsvp 24 August Mrs E Staplehurst Resolved: That the above application be supported. CB/11/02164/CA – rsvp 29 August 46 Park Hill. Conservation Area: Demolition of existing building structures I.M Rogers Joinery Resolved: That the above application be supported. The Town Council is keen to ensure that minimum inconvenience is caused to neighbours in the vicinity of Park Hill who have raised concern regarding working hours, heavy plant activity, dust and mess etc. CB/11/02702/FULL – rsvp 29 August Mr G Owen Resolved: That the above application be supported. CB/11/02643/FULL – rsvp 30 Aug 2 Osier Link. Garage conversion and extension Mr L Tysoe Resolved: That the above application be supported. CB/11/02434/FULL – rsvp 30 Aug 21 & 21b Miss S Harvey Resolved: That the above application be supported as extra parking is now proposed. CB/11/01797/FULL & CB.11/01803/CA – rsvp Ampthill Town Council Resolved: That it is not appropriate for the Town Council to comment on its own application. CB/11/02826/FULL – rsvp Resolved: That the above application be supported. CB/11/02754/FULL – rsvp Oakdene. Mr & Mrs T Gentry Resolved: That the above application be supported. CB/11/02684/FULL – rsvp 7 Kings Arms Yard, Resolved: That the above application be supported. CB/TCA/11/00222 – rsvp Mrs H Freeman Resolved: That the above application be supported. CB/10/02746/RM – rsvp Land off Tavistock Ave. Reserved matters on appearance, landscaping, layout and scale (pursuant to outline planning permission MB/05/00275/OUT dated Sept 2008). Discharge condition 9 – Grange Farm Allotments boundary fence attached to the permission. Bellway Homes. Resolved: That the 1.8metre high chain link fence is welcomed and supported and replanting of the hedge is recommended. CB/11/02817/MW – rsvp Plot 2, Station Rd Ind Est. Retrospective application to extend the existing Waste Transfer Station to include a baling operation. Mentmore Holdings Resolved: That the application is recommended for REFUSAL: · There is a lack of information with this application. · The baling operation is not indicated clearly on the submitted plan; · No details regarding noise or odour control; · No details regarding delivery times; · What measures are being put in place to avoid loss of amenity to neighbouring properties by reason of noise and potential pollution? CB/11/01670/FULL & CB/11/01671/LB – rsvp The Old Cottage, Mr and Mrs J Dix Resolved: That the above application be recommended for REFUSAL as the proposed garage will dominate the street scene and the new boundary treatment not appropriate for a cottage. CB/TCA/11/00241 – rsvp Resolved: That the above be supported.
CB/11/02776/FULL – rsvp 1 - 21 Katherine’s Gardens. Extension to existing car park to provide new spaces and resurfacing. Resolved: That the above application be supported. CB/11/03026/FULL – rsvp Flats 1 – 21 Katherine’s Garden. Erection of attached single storey rear extension for storage. Resolved: That the above application be supported. CB/11/02982/FULL – rsvp Mrs King Resolved: That the above application be supported. CB/TPO/11/00268 – rsvp Mr G White Resolved: That the above application be supported. CB/11/03237/FULL – rsvp Mrs J Lowe Resolved: That the above application be supported. CB/11/03159/FULL – rsvp Resolved: That the above application be supported.
CB/11/03353/FULL – rsvp Mr & Mrs L Roby Resolved: That the above application be supported. CB/TCA/11/00283 Cat Cottage, Resolved: That the above application be supported. CB/TPO/11/00285 19 The Cloisters. Top leylandi tree to height of neighbours. Reduce Yew trees and shape. Mr Mower Resolved: That the above application be supported. Path Diversion – area of Resolved: That the above be noted. CB/11/03274/RM – rsvp 17 October Land at Resolved: That the above application be considered at the next Planning meeting provided an extension in consultation time can be obtained, if not, it will be considered at an extra planning meeting on 19 October 2011 immediately before full council.
· Appeal Dismissed. · Appeal Allowed and Enforcement Notice quashed. Land at Oak Barn, Little Park Farm, Recommended: That the above be noted.
Councillors Sue Hinkin and Steve Whittaker attended the training event at Central Beds Council on Sally Chapman and Mark Saccoccio, CBC officers have offered to come and speak to the Town Council so therefore, members were requested to consider which topics they would like to discuss with a view to the Officers attending the next planning meeting. Recommended: That the CBC Officers be invited to the town council offices on Wednesday 26th October for a
Councillor Mrs Foster gave a brief feedback on the above meeting held on 26th September which provided the opportunity to meet with Central Beds Council regarding transport infrastructure and service provision across the authority. Although the event was not that well attended it was an interesting meeting. There is funding available of £1.4million for the whole of Central Beds Council planning officers are happy to come and talk to individual town and parish councils to discuss the plan further. Formal public consultation is due to take place from October. Recommended: That the above be noted. There being no further business the meeting closed at
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