These minutes are yet to be adopted by the next council meeting on 14th May 2007 and maybe subject to change
638. PRESENT
Councillors:
- Dr N Hards (Chair)
- Mrs D McNulty (Vice Chair)
- Mrs M Davies
- Capt J Flood
- Mrs A Service
- Mrs M Turner
- Miss M Gordon (from 7.48pm Minute 642. P07/W0260)
Officers:
- Mr A Tubb (Deputy Town Clerk)
639. DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS
Councillor Mrs M Davies declared a prejudicial interest in Minute 642. Planning Application P07/ W0341as she is a friend of the applicant.
Councillor Dr N Hards declared a personal interest in Minute 642. Planning Application P07/ W0312/A as he is a member of the Co-operative Society which owns the shop.
Councillor Dr N Hards declared a prejudicial interest in Minute 642. Planning Application P07/ W0341 as he is a friend of the applicant.
Councillor Mrs D McNulty declared a prejudicial interest in Minute 642. Planning Application P07/ W0341 as she is a friend of the applicant.
Councillor Miss M Gordon declared a personal interest in Minute 642. Planning Application P07/ W0341 as she is known to the applicant.
640. MINUTES
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 28th March 2007 be approved and signed as a true and correct record.
UNANIMOUS
641. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned to enable the following speaker to address the Committee.
UNANIMOUS
Mr Soames P07/W0260 Land adjacent Marsh Bridge Cottages
Mr Davis P07/W0319 75 Kynaston Road
The meeting reconvened.
642. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
RESOLVED that the following decisions be notified to the appropriate authority in accordance with Standing Order 54, which gives delegated authority to consider and respond to planning applications:
Application Number: P07/W0260 Land adjacent Marsh Bridge Cottages
Amendment: No
Proposed demolition of 5 & 7 Marsh Bridge and erection of 14 x 3 bed houses
Refuse, unneighbourly, out of keeping with the street scene, highway safety, access and parking.
Didcot Town Council is concerned that demolishing two of the existing and distinctive terraced properties would adversely affect the street scene, notwithstanding the lack of information relating to any Section 106 agreement or provision of affordable housing within the proposed development;
it is also believed that the development is contrary to design guide policy 3.4, building in harmony, 4.2, plot coverage & amenity space, and 4.3 cars & parking provision;
traffic has recently increased on the perimeter roads following the opening of the Orchard Centre and the Town Council is extremely concerned about highway safety for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicle users that would result from additional traffic using a minor access road to and from the B4016, and the impact this would have as a result of its close proximity to the junction with the A4130;
Didcot Town Council is also concerned about any loss of parking provision for existing residents at Marsh Cottages and the detrimental noise impact that increased vehicle movements would have.
UNANIMOUS
Application Number: P07/W0319 75 Kynaston Road
Amendment: No
New dwelling on land to side
No Strong Views
UNANIMOUS
Application Number: P07/W0286/RET 25 Nene Grove
Amendment: No
Erection of a conservatory to the rear of the property
No Strong Views
UNANIMOUS
Application Number: P07/W0310 4 Cray Court
Amendment: No
First floor extension above garage to provide 2 no additional bedrooms, bathroom and shower
No Strong Views
UNANIMOUS
Application Number: P07/W0312/A Co-op Local Store, Lostock Place
Amendment: No
Illuminated advertisement
Approve
UNANIMOUS
Application Number: P07/W0315 68 Cronshaw Close
Amendment: No
Single storey front and two storey side extensions
No Strong Views
UNANIMOUS
Application Number: P07/W0316 130 Queensway
Amendment: No
Remove conservatory and erect two storey rear extension
No Strong Views
UNANIMOUS
Application Number: P07/W0195/O 100 Wessex Road
Amendment: 1
Outline application for erection of 2
storey dwelling house
No Strong Views
UNANIMOUS
Application Number: P07/W0326 26 Crossville Crescent
Amendment: No
Single storey extension to side
No Strong Views
UNANIMOUS
Councillors Dr N Hards, Mrs M Davies and Mrs D McNulty left the meeting.
In the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair it was resolved unanimously that Councillor Mrs M Turner take the Chair.
Application Number: P07/W0341 23 Mereland Road
Amendment: No
Single storey extension
Approve
UNANIMOUS
Councillors Dr N Hards, Mrs M Davies and Mrs D McNulty returned to the meeting.
Councillor Dr N Hards took the Chair.
Application Number: P07/W0363 62 Portway
Amendment: No
Front porch extension with cloakroom
No Strong Views
UNANIMOUS
643. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
- P06/W1153 21 Sinodun Road
- P07/W0120 30 Meadow Way
- P07/W0136 32 Torridge Drive
- P07/W0138 7 Melton Drive
- P07/W0170 36 King Alfred Drive
NOTED
644. APPLICATIONS REFUSED
None
NOTED
645. OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL – BETTER WAYS TO SCHOOL DIDCOT ALL SAINTS PRIMARY SCHOOL – INFORMATION CONSULTATION
The proposed ‘Better Ways to School’ scheme for Didcot All Saints Primary School was considered by the Committee. Whilst the overall scheme was welcomed, the Clerk was asked to obtain further information about the proposals to discourage on street car parking.
RESOLVED that Didcot Town Council support the proposed ‘Better Ways to School’ scheme for Didcot All Saints Primary School.
UNANIMOUS
646. CORRESPONDENCE
(a) South Oxfordshire District Council - Public Amenities
Richards House 81-83 Broadway - Change of Property Name to Towergate House.
NOTED
(b) South Oxfordshire District Council - Planning Services
P07/W0082 23 Newlands Avenue Amendment no.3.
For information only.
NOTED
(c) Letter raising concerns on safety of steps in the Orchard Centre
It was noted that the Clerk will write to the Orchard Centre about the safety concerns raised and to ask for consideration to be given to a painted line or other defined edging along the top edge of the first row of steps leading from the shop level to the car park.
NOTED
(d) P07/W0235 - 19 & 21 Sinodun Road P07/W0259 - 27 Sinodun Road
Letter of objection from local resident.
NOTED
(e) South Oxfordshire District Council - Public Amenities
P07/W0179 8 Abbott Road, Application has been withdrawn by the applicant(s)
NOTED
(f) South Oxfordshire District Council-Legal and Democratic Services
P07/W0171 9 Park Road, Committee will be recommended to grant planning permission
NOTED
(g) Downlands Kennels, Cholsey
E-mail re support for local small businesses and related planning issues
NOTED
The Meeting commenced at 7.30pm and closed at 8.47pm
Chair
