Planning Minutes 16th April 2014
Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee
held at
The 1912 Centre, Cow Lane, Harwich
on
Wednesday 16th April 2014 at 6.30pm
| Present: | Councillors Brown, Calver, Day, Fowler, I Henderson, J Henderson, King, McLeod, Morrison, Nicholson, C Powell, F Powell, Thompson and Thurlow |
| In the Chair: | Councillor Todd |
| Clerk: | Mrs Lucy Ballard |
| Also present: | 6 members of the public and 1 member of the press |
Public Question Time: Betty Holbrook asked about whether Planning Committee members actually visited the sites of the applications in question to enable an informed decision. Cllr McLeod confirmed that scheduled visits are undertaken by TDC, which proved useful for those not familiar with the area. Cllr Morrison said that councillors from each ward would be familiar with the sites/areas, but there are only a set number of reasons (material considerations) on which an application can be objected. Cllr Brown confirmed he comes and looks at the full hard copy plans and follows up with a site visit if necessary. Cllr J Henderson confirmed that TDC received advanced information if there are matters of concern raised by members of the public, and councillors will liaise directly with them if necessary. Cllr Fowler informed all that Public Access is invaluable for finding all pertinent information.
| P109/13 | APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Cllr Flavell |
| P110/13 | DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS
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| P111/13 | MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING RESOLVED that the minutes of the Town Planning meeting held on Wednesday 26th March 2014 (previously circulated) be approved by the Committee and signed by the Chairman as a true record. |
| P112/13 | MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES None |
| P113/13 | PLANNING APPLICATIONS The Committee considered a schedule of planning applications for weeks ending 28th March, 4th April and 11th April. RESOLVED: Recommendations in Appendix ‘A’ be submitted to Tendring District Council. |
| P114/13 | MATTERS RECEIVED IN THE POST OR INFORMATION RAISED BY
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| P115/13 | DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next Town Planning meeting will be held at the 1912 Centre, Cow Lane, Harwich, on 16th May 2014 at 6.30pm. |
The Chairman closed the meeting at 7.30pm.
APPENDIX A
HARWICH TOWN COUNCIL:
Recommendations of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 26th April 2014
| WEEK ENDING 28th MARCH 2014 | ||
| NONE RECEIVED | ||
| WEEK ENDING 4th APRIL 2014 | ||
| 14/00363/FUL MHA Care Group Alexandra House 12 Marine Parade Dovercourt |
Construction of a steel and glass canopy and enclosure between Alexandra Court and Alexandra House. | No Objection |
| 14/00375/FUL Harwich Town Council – Mrs Lucy Ballard Town Clerk Land adjacent to Gas House Creek Harwich |
Siting of a buoy. | Noted |
| 14/00394/FUL Mr & Mrs Johnson 18 Gordon Road Dovercourt Harwich |
Proposed rear extension. | Objection on the grounds of overdevelopment and unacceptable impact on adjoining properties |
| 14/00413/FUL Mrs M Kerry 33 Warham Road Dovercourt Harwich |
Proposed front extension and pitched roof over garage | No Objection |
| 14/00421/FUL Mrs Sonya McCready 158 High Street Harwich |
Change the use of second hand furniture shop to licensed wine bar. | No Objection on the condition that the opening hours are restricted in the application to that of a standard licence |
| WEEK ENDING 11th APRIL 2014 | ||
| 14/00294/FUL Ms Merle Baker 4 Minerva Close Dovercourt Harwich |
Disabled ramp. | No Objection |
| 14/00386/FUL Mr Craig Tidy 2 Dove Crescent Dovercourt Harwich |
Single storey rear extension and two storey side extension. | No Objection |
| 14/00446/FUL Mr A Yates Land adjacent 1 Dove House Cottages Oakley Road Dovercourt |
Proposed four bedroom detached dwelling and garage. | No Objection |
| 14/00464/FUL Mr Craig Parks 2 Wick Lane Dovercourt Harwich |
Extension and re modelling of the existing house. | No Objection |
| 14/00457/FUL Mr Nigel Cartwright & Mr Pedro McLeod Old Beach Stores Dovercourt Harwich |
Proposed change of use of former store to a 2 bedroom flat and alterations. | Objection on the grounds of loss of retail amenity for the area |
| 14/00470/FUL Ms Sarah Davies 15 Castlegate Street Harwich |
Rear kitchen extension. | No Objection |
| 14/00471/LBC Ms Sarah Davies 15 Castlegate Street Harwich |
Rear kitchen extension. | No Objection |