evesham town council · 2019. 8. 15. · evesham town council planning and estates committee notice...
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EVESHAM TOWN COUNCIL
PLANNING AND ESTATES
COMMITTEE
Notice is hereby given of the PLANNING AND ESTATES COMMITTEE will be held at the
Wallace House Community Centre, Oat Street, Evesham, on MONDAY 19 AUGUST 2019 at
6.30 pm to which you are hereby summoned for the transaction of the business specified below
Admission of the Public and Media
Members of the Public and Media are welcome to attend in accordance with the Public Bodies
(Admission to Meeting) Act 1960 Section 1.
Public Participation
Public Participation is welcomed and will be in accordance with Standing Order 3(e) to 3(j) on a
matter before the Committee. It would be helpful if anyone wishing to participate would contact the
Town Council on 01386 565700, email [email protected], or in person, prior to
the meeting.
AGENDA
1. Apologies for Absence
2. Declarations of pecuniary or other interest including requests for dispensation (if any)
3. To agree the Minutes of the meeting held on 29 July 2019 (attached)
4. Planning Applications – To receive and consider planning applications received from
Wychavon District Council since the last meeting of the Planning and Estates
Committee or Town Council
Report attached
5. Planning Decisions from Wychavon District Council
To follow
6. Restoration of Workman Bridge Plaque
Report attached
7. Traffic Order – Proposed Prohibition of Driving – Abbey Lane
Supporting documents attached
8. Matters of urgency raised, for information only, at the discretion of the Chairman notice of which is to be given prior to the commencement of the meeting
Stuart Carter
Town Clerk
Evesham Town Council Tel: 01386 565700
Unit 6 (Ground Floor)
Abbey Lane Court
Abbey Road www.eveshamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 4BY
Committee Circulation: Cllr Mrs S Amor (South) Ex-officio (Deputy Mayor), Cllr A Booth
(Bengeworth), Cllr P Boyd (Twyford), Cllr Miss E Haynes (Great Hampton), Cllr M Goodge
(Bengeworth) Ex-officio (Town Mayor), Cllr R Hale (Bengeworth), Cllr Mrs J Johnson (Avon), Cllr
Mrs M Sale (South), Cllr Mrs J Sandalls (Twyford), Cllr Mrs S Schaathun (Little Hampton), Cllr
Mrs C Smith (South)
Also circulated electronically to all other councillors for information
Minutes of the Meeting of the PLANNING AND ESTATES COMMITTEE held at 6.30 pm on
MONDAY 29 JULY 2019 at Wallace House, Oat Street, Evesham.
Those present:
Chairman: Cllr Mrs S Amor (Deputy Mayor)
Vice Chairman: Cllr A P Booth
Councillors: Cllr P Boyd, Cllr M S Goodge (Town Mayor), Cllr R Hale,
Cllr Mrs J Johnson, Cllr Mrs M Sale, Cllr Mrs J Sandalls,
Cllr Mrs S Schaathun, Cllr Mrs C Smith
Officer: Mr S D Carter (Town Clerk)
19. Apologies for Absence
Apologies were received from Cllr Miss E Haynes.
20. Declarations of pecuniary or other interest including requests for dispensation (if any)
Cllr A P Booth declared a non-pecuniary interest in minute 22, planning application (f) as the
applicant is known to him.
Cllr M S Goodge declared a non-pecuniary interest in minute 22, planning application (i) as the
applicant is known to him.
Cllr R Hale declared a non-pecuniary interest in minute 22, planning application (a) as the applicant
is known to him.
Cllr A Boyd declared a non-pecuniary interest in minute 22, planning application (g) as the
applicant is known to him.
21. Minutes of the previous meeting held on 24 June 2019
The minutes of the meeting held on 24 June were circulated with the agenda. It was moved,
seconded and RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 24 June 2019 be adopted as a
true record.
22. Planning Applications
a. 19/01415/FUL – Ms Valerie Ashford – Berwyn, Broadway Road
Change of use of land for the siting of log cabin/mobile home for use as holiday let as an
addition to existing bed & breakfast
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=100226
It was RESOLVED to recommend that this application be approved.
b. 19/01508/FUL – Evesham Baptist Church – Land Off Offenham Road
New church and community centre
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=100319
This application was considered in conjunction with application (x) as they are on adjoining
sites and share the same access.
It was RESOLVED to recommend that this application be deferred and the following was
submitted to WDC accordingly:
Evesham Town Council recommends that this application be deferred. The Council is not
against the development of this site for the church and the housing, hence the proposal for
deferment rather than refusal, so the applicant can look to address the points raised. The
creation of a T-junction further up the Offenham Road is not ideal. This road is already busy
and a traffic study has shown that drivers regularly exceed the speed limit along this stretch
which in turn has implications for highway safety when entering and leaving this
development. The Town Council would much rather see the access to the church and the
housing development come from the existing roundabout if possible. It is believed that this
could be done with a slight reconfiguration of the church site, for example moving the
proposed terrace. Regarding the housing development, the Council is of the opinion that the
design of the houses is sub-standard and would like to see an alternative. In addition the
Council’s own Town Plan states that new housing should meet the best practicable
environmental standards, yet there is no mention of car charging, insulation, solar etc.
(c) 19/01309/HP – Mrs Christine Cushway – 1 Prince Edwards Close
Conversion of part of existing detached garage to multi use habitable rooms and glazed link
from existing house
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=100120
It was RESOLVED to recommend that this application be approved subject to it not
encroaching on neighbouring properties.
(d) 19/01374/LB – Merstow Green Ltd – 4 Merstow Place
Internal and external alterations for new electric and gas supply
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=100185
It was RESOLVED to recommend that this application be approved.
(e) 19/01444/HP – Mr Shaun Morris – 1 Fernbank, Greenhill
Conversion of loft to enlarge bedroom and new dormer on front elevation
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=100255
It was RESOLVED to recommend that this application be approved subject to it not
encroaching or overlooking neighbouring properties.
(f) 19/01194/HP – Mr S Grove – 1 Pershore Road
Proposed conversion and extension to existing coach house to create family annex
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=100005
It was RESOLVED to recommend that this application be approved.
(g) 19/01048/LB – Mr B Steele – 12 High Street
External alterations to shop door and cellar door (retrospective). Internal alterations to
include new stud partition walls and stand alone stud to external walls to allow for additional
insulation
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=99859
It was RESOLVED to recommend that this application be refused. The Council is not
opposed to the plan per se but it believes that the past history of the building as illustrated by
the cellar door hatches should be preserved and not lost under proposed slabs. This proposal
would result in too much change to the historic fabric of the building. This building has a
rich history and the Town Council whilst understanding that the use of it will change, would
like some key aspects, such as the cellar doors to be retained and preserved.
Cllr P Boyd abstained from voting on this application.
(h) 19/01541/FUL – Bromford – Land Off Offenham Road
Erection of 47 dwellings, access and associated work
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=100352
It was RESOLVED to recommend that this application be refused. See application (b) for
reason.
(i) 19/01470/FUL – Mr S Wilderspin – 8 Vine Street
Change of use from church meeting room to church meeting room, drop in centre and food
bank
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=100281
It was RESOLVED to recommend that this application be approved.
(j) 19/01139/HP – Mr & Mrs Tustin – 34 Pershore Road
Extend roof to form gable and an attic bedroom with en-suite. Form a ground floor garden
room and utility.
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=99950
It was RESOLVED to recommend that this application be approved.
(k) 19/01526/FUL – Friar Oak Development Limited – Friars Mead, Friars Mead Lane
Erection of a single, 4 bedroom dwelling and detached garage
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=100337
It was RESOLVED to recommend that this application be approved.
(l) 19/01598/ADV – Evesham Town Council – The Almonry, 52 Merstow Green
Project a short 5 minute slideshow of still images (from dusk until 11pm) for 12 months
about the history of Evesham based on the themes of the River, Simon De Montfort,
Horticulture, The Abbey, WW1 and WW2 on to the middle section of the front of the
Almonry Museum, Evesham.
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=100409
Given that the Town Council was the applicant, this application was NOTED.
(m) 19/01273/FUL – Dr Tony Evans – Prince Henrys High School, Victoria Avenue
New two storey school block and demolition of existing mobile classroom and two storey
block in the south-west corner of the site at Prince Henry's High School, Evesham
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=100084
It was RESOLVED to recommend that this application be approved.
(n) 19/01599/FUL – InstaVolt Limited – Evesham Shopping Park, Worcester Road
Installation of two rapid electric vehicle charging stations, along with associated equipment.
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=100410
It was RESOLVED to recommend that this application be approved.
(o) 19/01358/FUL – Mr J Roberts – 10 Broadway Road
Erection of new dwelling
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=100169
It was RESOLVED to recommend that this application be approved.
23. Planning Decisions from Wychavon District Council
NOTED
24. Mobile Street Trading Request
Planning No: Applicant: Address: Brief Description ETC: WDC: 19/00141 Evesham Marina Kinds Road 7 additional moorings Approve Approve
19/00816 Mr B Steele 16 High St Replacement shopfront and façade Approve Refuse
19/00995 Mrs Vernsey
Jaynes
38 Port St Change of use from A1 shop to C3 residential Approve Approve
19/00766 Mr/Mrs Mauro The
Rhyddings,
Abbotswood
Alterations and extension Approve Approve
19/00282 Chase
Commercial
Land off
Conference
Way
New storage and distribution centre etc Approve Approve
18/01901 William Gilder Corner of A46,
Evesham
Bypass
New truck stop Refuse Approve
19/01207 Miss Condon 9 Lichfield
Ave
Replace conservatory with single storey
extension
Approve Approve
19/01004 Mr/s Bille Battlewell, 67
Greenhill
New two storey extension Approve Approve
19/01034 Mr/Mrs Mounce Plot adj. 34
Greenhill
New bungalow Approve Approve
19/00811 Mr Woods 4 Glencoe Rd Change of brick facing to garage Refuse Approve
19/01010 ETC Town Hall New flooring Note Approve
A report was circulated with the agenda advising of an application for a mobile street trading licence
to sell ice creams etc. from an ice cream van in all areas of Wychavon. The application had come
via Worcestershire Regulatory Services (WRS) who administered these licences.
The Clerk explained that in essence this was an application for an ice cream van to sell their
products around the district. WRS had explained that there are no prohibited streets in Wychavon
so the trader could trade anywhere, though they would require permission to go to private events,
trade from private land.
It was RESOLVED to state no objection to this application, though the vendor was asked to
provide a waste bin for customers when stopping to sell.
18. Matters of urgency raised, for information only, at the discretion of the Chairman
The issue of banners being put up around the town was highlighted with Dominos Pizza being
culpable recently. It was noted that the Council was investigating the installation of a banner to
advertise events over Bridge Street. Flyposting and general appearance was being looked at by the
Town Plan committee and this would be something for them to consider.
NOTED
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 7.40 pm
COUNCILLOR MRS S AMOR
CHAIRMAN
Agenda Item No. 4
EVESHAM TOWN COUNCIL
COMMITTEE: PLANNING AND ESTATES
DATE: 19 AUGUST 2019
SUBJECT: PLANNING APPLICATIONS
REPORT BY: COMMITTEE CLERK
1.0 PURPOSE OF REPORT
1.1 To advise Members of the planning applications received from Wychavon District Council
for consultation.
2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
2.1 Members’ recommendations are requested.
3.0 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
3.1 19/01660/FUL – South – Delegated
Travis Perkins
Unit 7A
Enterprise Way
Vale Park
Increasing the external storage height to 5M and adapting parking bays.
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=100471
3.2 19/01648/CU – Bengeworth – Delegated
Mr T Wood
31 Port Street
Retrospective change of use from A1 shop to A3 /A5 cafe / takeaway food
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=100459
3.3 19/01711/HP – Great Hampton – Delegated
Mr & Mrs Collett
27B Merrybrook
Rear extension
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=100522
4. 19/01582/HP – Twyford – Delegated
Sue Fisher
Trevose
36 Greenhill
To remove the boundary wall adjoining the pavement.and insert a new drop kerb outside
front of property.
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=100393
5. 19/01708/DEM – Little Hampton – Delegated
Mr Jon Bryan
Land West Of Cheltenham Road
Application for prior notification of proposed demolition of redundant bungalow and green
houses on phase 2 land.
https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=100519
4.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
4.1 None for the Town Council.
5.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
5.1 None for the Town Council.
Agenda Item No. 6
EVESHAM TOWN COUNCIL
COMMITTEE: PLANNING AND ESTATES
DATE: 19 AUGUST 2019
SUBJECT: RESTORATION OF PLAQUE ON WORKMAN BRIDGE
REPORT BY: TOWN CLERK
1.0 PURPOSE OF REPORT
1.1 To inform the committee of a request to consider financing the restoration of the plaques on
Workman Bridge.
2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
2.1 The committees are asked to make a recommendation.
3.0 WORKMAN BRIDGE PLAQUES
3.1 Some time ago the Clerk was asked whether the Town Council would contribute towards the
cost of the restoration of the Workman Bridge plaques. Last year the Council considered
this request but deferred a decision in order to see if ownership could be established.
3.2 WCC have been asked whether they are or would take ownership but to no response. There
is no doubt that the bridge structure is the responsibility of WCC, however, given that the
plaques depict the town coat of arms and the name of a former Mayor it could be argued that
they are the responsibility of the Town Council.
3.3 The Civic Society subsequently contacted the Town Clerk to reaffirm their request to have
the signs restored and ask whether the Town Council would contribute towards it. With no
further contact from WCC, and no definitive answer as to who is the owner of plaques, the
committee is asked to make a recommendation.
3.4 The Civic Society have obtained a quote to do the work from a local company who
specialise in signs and they have quoted £1,095. The company have undertaken historic
work before including the repainting of the coat of arms on the Town Hall exterior.
3.5 It is understood that the Civic Society have got a commitment from Cllr Bob Banks that he
would fund £400 from his divisional fund. It is also understood that Wychavon District
Council have pledged to fund 50% of the remainder subject to Evesham Town Council
finding the rest, £347.50.
5.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
5.1 None.
6.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
6.1 The Town Council has a seats and signs budget of £1,000 from which the expenditure would
be funded if approved.