On Wednesday 24th January 2007 commencing 7-30 p.m.
Present Councillors P Ashcroft, J Cowley, J Cox, D Grimes, J O’Hare,
J Wardell, and D Neal Chairman, D J Hine (Clerk)
In attendance 3 members of the public
To receive apologies C Cllr D Fox and D Cllr G Carr-Jones
Declarations of Interest None
Confirm minutes of last meeting and decisions of NDDC Planning Cttee
The minutes of the Planning Cttee meeting held on 10th January were approved and signed by the Chairman.
Decisions of NDDC Planning Committee None received
The Chairman closed the meeting to allow the members of the public to speak
OPEN FORUM Planning matters only.
Mr R Service and Mr Kinnibrugh both of Duck Lane expressed their concerns in respect of the planning application for a Garden Shed at The Old Rectory
The Chairman reconvened the meeting
Planning Applications
No. 1399 1 Boyle Close, erect conservatory. It was proposed by J Cox and seconded by J Cowley, that there be no objections. All agreed.
No. 1393 Kindle Court, The Paddocks. Erect an eastern and a western extension. The Clerk reported that she had been advised by the applicant’s Agent that this application has been withdrawn. However it was decided to discuss the matter as there was no confirmation of this from NDDC. It was proposed by J Cowley and seconded by J Cox that there be no objections provided that the windows in the Laundry room and cloak room (Western extension) are glazed with obscure glass to protect the privacy of the neighbours. All agreed.
No. 0010 The Old Rectory. Erect Garden Shed. J Cowley proposed and J Cox seconded that although there was no objection in principle to the garden shed, bearing in mind the elevated position, the height should be reduced to lessen the visual impact on the surrounding area. P Ashcroft proposed and D Grimes seconded that the T C object to the application on the grounds that the Shed was too large for the prominent position of the site. The voting on the amendment was 3 in favour and 3 against and the Chairman gave his casting vote against the proposition. The original proposal was voted on and passed on a vote of 4 in favour.
Other business
J Cowley advised that he had written a personal letter to Mr Robert Walter MP asking for his assistance with the problems facing Stalbridge at the present time e.g. Tough Choices programme, possible loss of The Library and the refusal of the Pedestrian Crossing and the need for an extension to he churchyard. He asked that an item be placed on the next Agenda to discuss ways of getting members of the public to write similar letters. Agreed.
J Cowley also raised objections to the piece the Clerk had written to be included on the Council Tax Leaflet. After some discussion it was agreed to change the words “and the Town Council are planning to takeover those which they feel are of most importance to the Town as a whole” to read “and the Town Council are planning to retain the most essential”
There being no further business the meeting closed at 9-00 p.m.