WADHURST PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON
Saturday 30 June 2007
Present : Cllrs Bell, Berger (Chairman), Kent, Mamlok, Mrs A Monaghan, Ms H Whatmore
Apologies for absence from Cllr Standley
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS CAN BE VIEWED here - but note the reference number before leaving this page!
WD/2007/1703/O Access garages and vacant land adj. To and rear of
87 Queens Cottages, land rear of 87 and 89 Queens Cottages and rear of Holly
Tree and Woodlea Old Station Road.
Improvement of existing access road, demolition of existing garages, construction
of 2 x 2 bedroom semi-detached houses, 2 x 3 bedroom semi-detached houses 1x
3 bedroom semi-detached house 1 x 2 bedroom semi-detached house. 2 x 3 bedroom
affordable terrace houses, 1 x 3-bed shared ownership terraced house,. Provision
of hardstanding for 65, 73, and 75 Queens Cottages. Provision of cross-overs
for 71 and 85 Queens Cottages. Retention of garage for 69 Queens Cottages.
23 local residents attended the meeting whilst this application was discussed, all of whom expressed strong objections to the proposal. The Planning Committee were again unanimous in supporting their objections which are summarised as follows :-
(1) Despite the assurance in the Transport Assessment that the impact
on Jonas Lane/Queens Cottages would be minimal.
, this is not borne out by current experience. At present the parked
cars in Jonas Lane present a real traffic hazard with cars frequently having
to reverse when meeting oncoming vehicles. Obviously it is critical for emergency
vehicles to have clear access and only last April a fire appliance experienced
this problem. It is suggested that the District Council confirm this with
the Fire Brigade.
(2) The loss of the existing garages is to be deplored and contrary to the Council’s assertion that they are difficult to let it is understood that currently 7 are let and other Council tenants would like to rent one.
(3) The MB supplementary safety audit comments still indicate concern over refuse collection access etc.
(4) Despite the piled construction of the access road adjoining the oak tree it is considered that its root system is still likely to be affected, being deprived of rainwater by the adjoining paved areas
WD/2007/1656/LB Horsegrove, Osmers Hill.
Replacement of garages and stores attached to the existing oast house
No objection
WD/2007/1769/F Manor Cottage, Faircrouch Lane
To extend and alter the existing dwelling house and to extend the access drive
to the southern elevation
No objection
WD/2007/0833/LB Church Gate House, Church Street.
Internal alterations to basement to form kitchen
No objection.
WD/2007/1792/F Cherry Tree Cottage, Fairglen Road
Detached garage/store to replace existing ggarage
No objection.
WD/2007/1787/F Four Ways, Turners Green
Single storey extensions to font & side of existing dwelling, new garage
(reduces garage size) increased parking area (drive instead of off road parking) & alterations
to vehicular/pedestrian access
No objection
WD/2007/1739/F St John The Baptist Church, Tidebrook
Construction of single storey extension and access walkway.
No objection in principle but consider that the building deserves more
suitable materials for the construction of the walkway etc. Metal would be
more appropriate for both visual and practical reasons as being on the north
side timber would very soon attract algae and become slippery and the columns
become affected by wet rot at ground level. Visually they also appear to
look too slender
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Received from Wealden District Council
Planning Appeals
Ref. APP/C1435/A/06/2028628 Chrome Tech, Station Road. Durgates
Installation of 3 x 2G antennas within a glass fibre chimney shroud
Appeal dismissed
Ref.APP/C1435/A/07/2048036/NWF Maplesden, Bardown Road, Stonegate
Equestrian sand school
Yet to be determined
Ref. APP/C1435/A/07/2037033 Fenn House, High Street
Hot food takeaway
Appeal allowed
Tree Preservation Order, Wadhurst College
A TPO has now been served on the above property
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B S D Berger Chairman 30 June 2007