These minutes are yet to be adopted by the next council meeting on 16th April 2007 and maybe subject to change
623. PRESENT
Councillors:
- Dr N Hards (Chair)
- Miss M Gordon
- Capt J Flood
- Mrs A Service
- Mrs M Davies
- Mrs M Turner
- Mr B Cooper (for Mrs D McNulty)
Observers:
- Mrs E Hards
- Mr P Read
- Mr J Goff
Officers:
- Mr A Tubb (Deputy Town Clerk)
624. APOLOGIES
Councillor Mrs D McNulty (holiday).
625. DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS
Councillor Mrs M Davies declared a prejudicial interest in Minute 628. Planning Application P07/W0339 as she is a friend of the applicant’s next door neighbour.
Councillor Dr N Hards declared a personal interest in Minute 628. Planning Application P07/W0339 as he is known to the applicant’s next door neighbour.
Councillor Miss M Gordon declared a personal interest in Minute 628. Planning Application P07/W0339 as she is known to the applicant’s next door neighbour.
626. MINUTES
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 14th March 2007 be approved and signed as a true and correct record.
UNANIMOUS
627. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned to enable the following speakers to address the Committee:
- Mr M Davis P07/W0235 19 & 21 Sinodun Road
- Mr M Davis P07/W0259 27 Sinodun Road
UNANIMOUS
The meeting reconvened.
628. 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/W0235 19 & 21 Sinodun Road
Amendment: No
Two semi detached houses and one detached house, with provision of parking for new dwellings and 21 Sinodun Road
No Strong Views
UNANIMOUS
Application Number: P07/W0259 27 Sinodun Road
Amendment: No
Erection of two dwellings to side of 27; with alterations to existing vehicular access
No Strong Views, subject to the vehicular access meeting County Highway approval
UNANIMOUS
Application Number: P06/W1153 21 Sinodun Road
Amendment: 1
Proposed erection of a detached dwelling and double garage
No Strong Views
UNANIMOUS
Application Number: P07/W0243 The Ladygrove Public House
Amendment: No
Proposed erection of an all weather garden shelter to south elevation
Refuse, out of keeping and contrary to the design guide policy EX2
UNANIMOUS
Application Number: P07/W0247 27 Haydon Road
Amendment: No
Replacement garden fence to side of property
No Strong Views
UNANIMOUS
Application Number: P07/W0258 25 Dart Drive
Amendment: No
To erect single storey extension to form conservatory on rear elevation
No Strong views
UNANIMOUS
Application Number: P07/W0264 12 Cockcroft Road
Amendment: No
Change of use of ground floor shop from A1 use to A2 use and alterations to shop front
No Strong Views
UNANIMOUS
Application Number: P07/W0276 19 Beaufort Close
Amendment: No
Infill to front porch
No Strong Views
CARRIED
Application Number: P07/W0279 67 Norreys Road
Amendment: No
Conservatory to rear elevation
No Strong Views
CARRIED
Application Number: P07/W0285 14 Loddon Drive
Amendment: No
Erection of timber lean to garage
Refuse, out of keeping with the street scene
CARRIED
Councillor Mrs M Davies left the meeting.
Application Number: P07/W0339 21 Mereland Road
Amendment: No Two storey extension to rear elevation
No Strong Views
UNANIMOUS
Councillor Mrs M Davies returned to the meeting.
629. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
- P06/W1228 44 Glebe Road
- P07/W0015 87 Churchill Road
- P07/W0093 35 The Oval
- P07/W0101 59 Blenheim Close
NOTED
630. APPLICATIONS REFUSED
- P07/W0012 80 & 82 Broadway
- P07/W0022 10 Queensway
- P07/W0089 45 Wantage Road
NOTED
631. Notice of Motion-Proposed John Flood-Referred from Council
The following notice of motion was proposed and seconded at Council on 12th March 2007 and referred to this Committee in accordance with Standing Order 12(e).
‘Didcot Town Council opposes housing development and its infrastructure between Didcot and the villages of East and West Hagbourne so as to maintain the existing green space and preserve their rural nature’
The following amendment, which was accepted by the proposer of the original motion, was proposed and seconded; upon being put to the vote the motion as amended was carried unanimously.
‘Didcot Town Council opposes further housing development and the proposed Southern Perimeter road between Didcot and the villages of East and West Hagbourne, so as to maintain the existing green spaces and preserve their rural nature.’
RESOLVED that Didcot Town Council opposes further housing development and the proposed Southern Perimeter road between Didcot and the villages of East and West Hagbourne, so as to maintain the existing green spaces and preserve their rural nature.
UNANIMOUS
632. Notice of Motion-Proposed John Flood-Referred from Council
The following notice of motion was proposed and seconded at Council on 12th March 2007 and referred to this Committee in accordance with Standing Order 12(e).
‘Recognising that as a "Growth Town", allocation of large numbers of housing in and around Didcot in the coming years is inevitable, Didcot Town Council’s current policy of opposing all housing development in Didcot is not viable. Instead, it is proposed its efforts will be directed at ensuring the right type of housing is built in the right place, at the right time to the maximum benefit of the people of Didcot in the provision of Schools, Parks, Community halls, indoor and outdoor sport and leisure facilities, Public Transport, Car Parking, Shops and employment opportunities as befits a large and growing town.’
The following amendment was proposed and seconded. A recorded vote was requested in accordance with Standing Order 8(b) and upon being put to the vote the amendment was carried.
‘Didcot Town Council will direct its efforts at ensuring the right type of housing is built in the right place, at the right time to the maximum benefit of the people of Didcot in the provision of Schools, Parks, Community halls, indoor and outdoor sport and leisure facilities, Public Transport, Car Parking, Shops and employment opportunities as befits a large and growing town.’
| For | Against |
|---|---|
| Dr N Hards | Mr B Cooper |
| Miss M Gordon | Mrs A Service |
| Mrs M Davies | Mrs M Turner |
| Mr B Cooper |
RESOLVED that Didcot Town Council will direct its efforts at ensuring the right type of housing is built in the right place, at the right time to the maximum benefit of the people of Didcot in the provision of Schools, Parks, Community halls, indoor and outdoor sport and leisure facilities, Public Transport, Car Parking, Shops and employment opportunities as befits a large and growing town.
UNANIMOUS
633. Provision of crossing on Hagbourne Road near Dirac Place
It was suggested that a crossing be provided at Hagbourne Road near Dirac Place on highway safety grounds to improve the route to local schools.
RESOLVED to write to Oxfordshire County Council to request consideration for a crossing at Hagbourne Road near Dirac Place on highway safety grounds; with a copy of the letter being forwarded to South Oxfordshire District Council, Didcot Police Station and the respective schools.
UNANIMOUS
634. Request for Temporary Road Closure – Station Road St George’s Day Parade 22 April 2007
RESOLVED to write to South Oxfordshire District Council raising no objection to the request for a temporary road closure on 22nd April 2007 at Station Road, Didcot.
UNANIMOUS
Note:
The deadline response date of 30th March 2007 is before the next meeting of the Council. The response was therefore dealt with in accordance with Standing Order 36, delegation of urgent and routine matters.
635. Request for Temporary Road Closure – High Street Orchard Centre Street Olympics 29 April 2007
RESOLVED to write to South Oxfordshire District Council raising no objection to the request for a temporary road closure on 29th April 2007 at High Street, Orchard Centre, Didcot.
UNANIMOUS
Note:
The deadline response date of 30th March 2007 is before the next meeting of the Council. The response was therefore dealt with in accordance with Standing Order 36, delegation of urgent and routine matters.
636. Public consultation on the future of Greenmere Primary School
It was noted that a consultation leaflet had been received from Oxfordshire County Council consulting on the proposal to close Greenmere Primary School and replace it with a ‘Fresh Start’ school.
Details of the ‘Fresh Start’ scheme are contained within the consultation leaflet which is available through the One Stop Shop.
It was suggested that the proposal be supported as it was important to maintain the provision of education to local children in an area of deprivation. The Committee wished the fresh start school every success for the future.
RESOLVED that Didcot Town Council support the proposal to close Greenmere Primary School and replace it with a ‘Fresh Start’ school.
UNANIMOUS
Note:
The deadline response date of 13th April 2007 is before the next meeting of the Council. The response was therefore dealt with in accordance with Standing Order 36, delegation of urgent and routine matters.
637. CORRESPONDENCE
(a) South Oxfordshire District Council-Planning Services
P06/W1333 32 Hagbourne Road
Amendment for information only
NOTED
(b) South Oxfordshire District Council-Public Amenities
Numbering of new Cinema, Station Road
NOTED
(c) First Great Western, Swindon
First Great Western Stakeholder Conference 2007
NOTED
(d) Sustainable Development Strategy Consultation
Feedback to Partner Organisations and Environmental Groups
NOTED
(e) South Oxfordshire District Council-Planning Services
P07/W07/w0082 23 Newlands Avenue
Amendment for information only
NOTED
(f) South Oxfordshire District Council-Public Amenities
Renumbering of 18A and 18B Mereland Road
NOTED
(g) John Rainford, Site Manager, Didcot A Power Station
Thrupp Lake
NOTED
The Meeting commenced at 7.30pm and closed at 9.40pm
Chair
