Penkridge Parish Council
Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on 12th September 2019
at 7.00 pm at the Haling Dene Centre
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Present
Councillor Mrs Petula M C Hughes [Chairman]
“ Calvert Stonehouse [Vice Chairman]
“ Andrew Adams
“ Bevan Craddock
“ John L Eastwood
“ Gordon Hawkins
“ Victor Kelly
“ Andrew Lenz
“ Anthony Minshall
“ Alan Smallwood
“ Ms Helen Sutton
Also in Attendance Ms L Hough
6247. APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Cllrs Mrs Isabel Ford, David Oldfield and Mrs Vivienne Smith.
6248. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no Declarations of Interest.
6249. MINUTES
Resolved that the minutes be approved for the Planning meeting of:
[a] Planning Meeting of 12th July 2019
[b] August 2019 Planning Submission
6250. MATTERS ARISING
There were no matters arising from the minutes.
6251. DECISIONS
An Appeal Notice was received for 16 Brindley Close for the change of use from public open space to garden extension for existing residential dwelling [APP/C3430/W/19/3235519] and it was noted that the closing date for any additional comments is 27th September 2019.
Resolved that a letter be sent to the Planning Inspectorate advising:
[i] If approved this would be setting a precedent
[ii] Residents should not be allowed to take Open Space to extend their garden
[iii] All trees removed without permission should be reinstated by the resident as this has a detrimental effect on the wildlife and the trees were a buffer for the M6.
[iv][ The Parish Council strongly object
6252. PLANNING ENFORCEMENT NOTIFICATIONS
It was noted that no Planning Enforcement Cases had been logged for Penkridge.
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6253. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Consideration was given to submitted planning applications from the SSC:
Our Ref
SSC Ref
Address
Detail
Comments
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19/00515/LUE
Land at A449 & Old Vicarage Lane Dunston
Change of Use of Land to carry on Motorcross Meetings together with park equipment & storage containers used in connection with the Motorcross Activity.
See Below
Councillors unanimously objected to the application as it was in Open Countryside and the Noise Pollution
They supported the comments submitted by residents to the area.
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19/00551/VAR
90 Bellbrook
Variation Condition 2 [Approved Plans] Pf Permission 17/0108/FUL Change In House Type Design
See Below
Councilors strongly objected to the application as the proposed change would not be in-keeping with the Street Scene and the current buildings in the direct area
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19/00614/FUL
Pool House
Watling St
Proposed Detached Double Garage
See Below
Councillors questioned if the exit of the driveway from the garage onto the main A5 was to be by the Traffic Lights
6254. LYNEHILL DEVELOPMENT
{a] It was noted that part of the Section 106 for the above development was to install a Puffin Crossing on Boscomoor Lane but this had been considerably delayed.
[b] Councillors were advised by SCC Cllr David Williams that the S278 was due to be signed and the crossing installed by the end of October 2019.
6255. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
Thursday 10th October 2019 at 7.00 pm.
Chairman ……………………………………………. Date …….…………………………
