Thakeham Parish Council

PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING - Tuesday, 1^st August 2006

Meeting opened:         7.30 p.m.

Present                         Mrs C Goring                             Mr D Berry                               

                                    Mr D Hardisty                            Mr D MacEachern                     

Mrs P Maggs                             Rev P Messenger

In attendance                 Cllr R Walker                             Parish Council

Mr J Denman                             Clerk to the Council

                                    Members of the public

1.         Apologies for absence

Apologies were received from Cllr Dawes.

2.         Interests of Members

No interests were declared.

3.         Minutes of the last meeting

            Minutes of the last meeting held on 17^th July 2006 were approved and signed.

4.         Correspondence

            DC/05/0309 (T/05/06) Willmers Farm, Coolham Road, Thakeham

Erection of 3 detached dwellings

Planning Inspectorate to decide the appeal again, comments invited

STRONG OBJECTION. The proposed development is wholly contrary to the Countryside policies.

1.         There is insufficient justification for the proposed erection of dwellings on this site which lies in a rural area and is not related to the needs of agriculture, forestry, the extraction of minerals or the disposal of waste.

2.         The site is outside the limits of any existing town or village and if permitted the development would constitute an undesirable element of sporadic development in a rural area.

3.         Because of its siting and scale the proposal would be detrimental to the rural character of the area as it would be obtrusive in the landscape and prominent from surrounding viewpoints.

5.         Affordable Housing

Cllr Goring reported that RHT had confirmed that no applications have been received to register interest. A reminder will be included in the newsletter and also with the results of the Action Plan. The survey form has been signed off by RHT subject only to minor amendments.

6.         Planning Applications for consideration

DC/06/1639 (T/06/39) Greendene Farm, Storrington Road, Thakeham

Internal alterations, new windows, rebuild 2 chimneys, demolish 1 chimney, remove

conservatories, new staircase, repair and maintenance work (Listed Building Consent)  (DH)

NO OBJECTION. It is noted that the works are minor and intended to modernize and enhance the existing character of this listed building.

DC/06/1626 (T/06/40) Trouts Oak, Greenhurst Lane, Thakeham                            

Single storey rear extension and front dormer                                                            (PatM)

(amendment to previously approved T/50/01)                                                                    

NO OBJECTION. It is noted that the property has been extended sympathetically in line with the Parish Design Statement with no loss of privacy to the adjoining property.

DC/06/1567 (T/06/41) South Hill, Storrington Road, Thakeham    

First floor extension, subdivision of dwelling to create 2 dwellings and double garage (DME)

OBJECTION because of the loss of privacy and amenity to the neighbours in the adjoining property, who have also expressed concern regarding the potential exacerbation of an existing drainage problem. There is also a lack of clarity regarding the division of the plot and the rights of access, together with concern over the likely additional traffic generated. There is no indication that the dwelling is required for agricultural use and the proposal is contrary to the Parish Design Statement.

7.         Planning Applications permitted/refused/withdrawn since the last meeting

            Permitted

DC/06/1224 (T/06/30) The Green, Goose Green Lane, Goose Green

Change of use of land to equestrian use to provide riding lessons                                      

2.          The use hereby permitted shall be limited to the provision of riding lessons to a maximum of two persons at any one time and shall preclude any other organised equestrian activity including events or show except for pony parties for a maximum of 10 persons on two days within any calendar month.

Refused

            None

            Withdrawn

            None

8.         Any other business for noting or inclusion on a future agenda

Cllr MacEachern reported sinking surface in areas of the toddlers playground; clerk to contact HDC.

9.         It was resolved that in view of the confidential nature of the business the public be excluded from the following item.

10.        Heveco Mushrooms unauthorised uses

The current status was reviewed and it was agreed that no action by the Parish Council would be appropriate at present as the issue was currently being addressed by HDC.  

Meeting closed:           8.30 p.m.