HIGHCLERE PARISH COUNCIL

 

Minutes of an extraordinary meeting held at Highclere Village Hall on Friday 26 April 2002 to discuss planning issues

 

Present

Councillor Mrs S Roberts Chairman

Councillor T Farmer

Councillor I Davidson

Councillor J Pearson

Councillor R East

 

Also Present

Mr D Evans

 

51/02 TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING PLANNING APPLICATIONS:

 

• BDB/52840 37 PENWOOD HEIGHTS, PENWOOD

Erection of a single storey rear extension

NO OBJECTION

·        BDB/52712 HOLLY DENE, TUBBS LANE, HIGHCLERE

Erection of first floor front extension over garage

OBJECTION for the following reasons:

Although this extension projects less than the original application it still results in an over-intensive development at the front of the site.  This is not in keeping with other close properties in this rural lane, nor the established character and development of the area.  It is undesirable and visually unsatisfactory by means of height, scale, bulk and design. 

It would be detrimental to the amenities and privacy which the occupants of neighbouring properties expect to enjoy, especially Crimble Cottage

• BDB/52842 LAND AT MOUNT HOUSE, TUBBS LANE, HIGHCLERE

Construction of one dwelling with garage

OBJECTION for the following reasons:

More details are required of the roof above the "conservatory" which appears to be flat, and should not be used as a terrace, in the interest of preserving the privacy of the neighbours.  In winter the view from Mount Road would be of a white rendered building with a single storey projection having a flat roof.  Both of these specifications will be totally out of keeping with other properties in Mount Road.

CONDITIONS TO BE APPLIED IF APPROVED

A hedgerow should be maintained at the boundary to Mount Road and all trees on the site retained in order to preserve the visual rural character of this area.

COMMENT

The proposed access is on a blind bend and is extremely dangerous.  The established access via Tubbs Lane would be safer.

·        BDB/52991 FIR TREES ANDOVER ROAD, WASH WATER

Erection of single storey rear, side and front extensions

NO OBJECTION subject to the following conditions:

All trees and hedges at the site shall be retained

·        BDB/52994 1 BURFIELD, TUBBS LANE,  HIGHCLERE

Reduction of Oak Tree by 20% and crown thinning of one oak tree by 10%

NO OBJECTION

 

The meeting was briefly adjourned by the Chairman to allow Mr D Evans to address the Council.  The meeting was then resumed.

 

 52/02 OTHER PLANNING MATTERS

 

The following notices of approval are received:

 

BDB 52435 FOXGLOVES, PANTINGS LANE, HIGHCLERE

Erection of a conservatory

BDB 52729 83 PENWOOD HEIGHTS, PENWOOD

Erection of a single storey front extension

 

The following correspondence is received from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council:

Local Plan Site Selection Criteria

Letter regarding hedge removal in Tubbs Lane

 

 

 

 

 

There being no further planning business the meeting was closed.