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The Coleshill Parish Council

Parish Council Annual Report 2006/7
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Planning News
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Parish Council Meeting
The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Thursday 10th July 2008

Click here for the agenda
Click here for the draft minutes of the May 2008 meeting

Parish Council News
The Parish Council has a vacancy due to the resignation of its Chairman Councillor David Hall. David had been a Councillor for 16 years and the Parish Council Chairman since 2001. During that time he worked extremely hard to bring in the new speed restrictions in Coleshill, a task that took 14 years of hard negotiations with Buckinghamshire County Council. There is now an ongoing review of these new restrictions, David always hoped that BCC would listen to what the villagers wanted and put a 30mph limit in the entire length of New Road and Magpie Lane. We hope that now the review is in place it will proceed without any delay and BCC will agree to these changes. I will keep you posted of developments through the email news list.

If you would like to be considered for co-option onto the Parish Council to fill the space that David has vacated, please contact me in writing before the next meeting which is to take place on the 10th July 2008 at 8.00pm in the small hall of the Village Hall. At this meeting a new chairman will be elected as well as the co-option of a new councillor.

Please remember at the beginning of the meetings there is the democratic ½ hour, where members of the public can ask questions or request that the council takes up a query on their behalf with either Chiltern District Council or Bucks County Council. Road repairs are the topic of the moment, or I should say the lack of road repairs. If you would like to report poor road conditions in Coleshill you can contact Highways on Call on 0845 230 2882 or email on hoc@buckscc.gov.uk

The dates for the Parish Council meetings for the next year are:-
Thursday 10th July 2008, 18th September 2008, 13th November 2008,
15th January 2009, 12th March 2009, 21st May 2009.

We look forward to seeing you at the next Parish Council meeting.

Village Pond
The village pond and its husbandry is still a hot bed of discussion; whether to let it dry out in the summer months or keep it topped up; should the ducks be fed bread or grain; to dredge or not to dredge. These are some of the questions that need expert answers. The Pond Conservation Board has visited our picturesque pond and they will, in the next two months, carry out an in-depth investigation of the pond, its bed, the silt, the springs that feed the pond, flora and fauna. It will suggest a programme for a two-year clean-up within an overall ten year plan for maintaining the pond in the best possible way. This report will take into account that many of the villagers of Coleshill will want to be included in the clean-up work; the dates for these ‘working parties’ will be posted on the Parish Council notice board.
To read this report click here

After many years the Parish Council meetings will now start at 8.00pm instead of 8.15pm in order to allow the democratic period, which, since its inception has lasted for 15 minutes, to be extended to 30 minutes.

One of the many items that get repeated in the democratic period of the CPC meetings is members of the public asking what can be done to stop the destruction of the grass verges throughout the village. Builders offloading heavy materials, cars parking, and lorries churning up the edges of the verges all contribute to destruction of them. Perhaps asking the builders who do work on your property to take care when delivering goods and putting a clause in the work schedule for the verge to be re-instated when work has finished would alleviate one problem. Parking can be a nuisance, when there is not enough space on the road outside a property. Lorries churning up the edges is always going to be a problem, but hopefully if we make drivers aware that we would like to keep Coleshill the picturesque village that it is, more care will be taken by all.

If you have any questions you would like to ask the Parish Council please come along to the Council meetings as the there is democratic period at the beginning when the public have chance to speak. Unfortunately, even though it can be very frustrating, members of the public are not allowed to speak during the full Parish Council meeting. Hopefully we will see you at the meetings.

Parish Council elections
Following the election on Thursday 3rd May 2007 the following councillors have been elected to the Parish Council
Frank AUTON
Peter CLACKETT
David HALL
Colin LAMBERT
Kim RICHARDSON
David SMITH
Richard (Dick) WARE

As there were only seven places and eight candidates it was inevitable that one of the candidates was not able to be elected and we say thank you to Lee Parker for all his work on Planning during his time on the parish council.

Planning in Coleshill
Following the discussion on planning raised during the democratic session of the recent Parish Council meeting it was agreed the Parish Council should publish an explanatory note on planning.
Click here to read the Coleshill Parish Council Planning note.
Click here to email and questions or query regarding Planning in Coleshill

Planning Applications
Click here for details of all planning applications

Parish Councillors

	David Hall	Chairman of Parish Council - click here to send email
	Frank Auton	Vice-Chairman of Council Specific Responsibility Web Site and Village Newsletter
	Peter Clackett	Member of Parish Council Specific Responsibility Open Spaces
Picture to follow	Colin Lambert	Member of Parish Council Specific responsibility Planning (with Dick Ware)
	Kim Richardson	Member of Parish Council Specific Responsibility Village School Governor, Playground and Tennis Club
	David Smith	Member of Parish Council Specific responsibility Village Hall and Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG)
	Richard (Dick) Ware	Member of Parish Council Specific Responsibility Planning (with Colin Lambert)
	Susan Smith	The Clerk - click here to send email

Aims & Objectives
The Parish Council is the grass roots level of Local Government being elected from residents of the Village. Unlike all other levels of Government the Parish Council is non-political with elected members representing only their interest in the Village of Coleshill.

Mission
The vision of the Parish Council is to maintain Coleshill as an attractive and thriving village combining the delights of this area of outstanding natural beauty with the amenities of a modern forward looking community.

Planning Applications
Please note that the most recent planning applications are at the bottom of the chart below - please scroll down to see the most recent applications

PROPERTY	NUMBER	DEVELOPMENT	PC RESPONSE	LPA DECISION	DATE RECVD BY PC
7 Chase Close	03/0864/CH	Replacement dwelling	Object; contrary to GB6	Refuse
			and GC1; size; out of
			character

The Spinney	03/153/CH	Side extensions incorp. Garage	Object; GB size	Refuse; appeal dismissed

3 and 4 Manor Way	03/1453/CH	Rear extensions; conservatory no 4	Object only to conserv	PP granted

Glebefield	03/844/CH	Replacement house and linked	No objection	PP granted
		garage

1 Crosspath Cottages	03/1167/CH	Side and rear extensions; double	No objection	PP granted
		garage for other properties


Westwood House	03/1086/CH	Detached double garage	No objection	PP granted

4 Manor Way	03/1413/CH	Replacement double garage	Object: size	Refuse: appeal; allowed

Wallers Oak	03/1709/CH	Side extension; alteration to roof	Object; flat roof contrary	PP granted
			to policy H15; effect on
			street scene

7 Chase Close	03/1683/CH	Replacement dwelling	Object: size;out of	PP granted
			character

4 Crosspath Cottages	03/1486/CH	Side and rear extensions	No objection	PP granted

Chapel Cottage	03/1401/CH	Single story extension	No objection	PP granted

Old Stores, Village Rd	03/1734/CH	Replacement single garage	No objection	PP granted

Glebefield	03/1850/CH	Roof lights rear elevation	No objection but	PP granted
			concerned at stealth

4 Crosspath Cottages	03/2155/CH	Replacement garage pt. of extension	No objection	Refused; not subordinate

7 Chase Close	03/2069/CH	Variation of consent: conservatory	No objection	PP granted

Glebefield	03/2203/CH	Variation of condition 5; repositioning	No objection	PP granted
		of hedge

Grove Mill	03/1865/CH	Summerhouse	No objection	PP granted

Windmill Farm	03/1002/CH	Extension to garage	No objection	PP granted

4 Manor Way	03/1049/CH	Replacement double garage	Object; size	Refused

Brentford Grange Farm	03/0945/CH	Replacement dwelling	No objection	PP granted

Claymore House	02/1944/CH	Outline 2 dwellings; [new access]	Object; overdevelopment	Refused; appealed; allowed

8 Manor Way	03/0044/CH	Rear extension	Object; overlarge	Refused

Ongar Hill Farm	04/0023/CH	6 antennae,2 dishes and cabin	No objection	PP granted

Coleshill Cottage	04/90/CH	Detached double garage	Object; siting only	Withdrawn

2 Crosspath Cottages	04/108/CH	Two storey front extension	Object; cont. GB2 GB13	Withdrawn

8 Manor Way	04/126/CH	Single and two storey rear extension	Concern; size	Refused; size/amenites	Mar-04

Brentford Grange Farm	04/297/CH	Cert Lawfullness; B1,B8 repair vehicles	Evidence insufficient	Withdrawn	Mar-04

Highfield Village Road	04/350/CH	2 storey rear ext etc	No objection	PP granted	Mar-04

1 Crosspath Cottages	04/0458/CH	Side ext; amndmt 03/1167/CH	No objection	PP granted	Mar-04

Brentford Grange Farm	04/0446/CH	Garage block	Obj. size; cont GB 15	Refused; too large	Mar-04

Luckings Farm	04/0525/CH	Change of use to B1 (ancillary)	No objection but cond.	PP granted	Apr-04

Coleshill Cottage	04/0544/CH	Detached garage	Object; siting	PP granted	Apr-04

Stockings Farm	County Cncl	Cert of lawfulness of use; waste	No comment		Apr-04

Magpie Pub	04/0745/CH	New signage	No comment	Consent granted	May-04

8 Manor Way	04/0746/CH	Single and two storey rear extension	Object; overbearing	PP granted	May-04

Park End Cottage	04/0027/TC	Fell magnolia tree within CA	No comment	Consent granted	May-04

Foxmeade Magpie Lane	04/882/CH	2 Storey rear extension	No comment	PP granted	Jun-04

1 Church Cottages	04/1045/CH	Single storey rear extension	No comment	PP granted	Jun-04

Clenemer Cottage	04/1167/CH	Pt single, pt double ext; conservatory	No comment but cond.	PP granted	Jul-04
			re materials etc

Brentford Grange Farm	04/1277/CH	2 bay detached garage	No comment	Withdrawn	Jul-04

Village House	04/1385/CH	replac. garage/aux. flat	Strong obj; GB	Refused; GB & listed build	Aug-04

4 Manor Way	04/1495/CH	Replacement detached dwelling	Strong obj; size, app, CA	Refused; size,impact CA	Aug-04
		amended to include no 3

Luckings Farm	04/1627/CH	reduntant barn;change to offices	No obj; concern parking	Withdrawn	Sep-04

Pastures Magpie Lane	04/1959/CH	Replacement 5 bed house	Obj; Green Belt	Withdrawn	Nov-04

Orwell Hse, Chase Cl	CH/04/2372	2 storey extension	No comment	PP granted	Jan-05

Claymore House	CH/05/0076	2 new houses	Discussions	Withdrawn	Jan-05

Land adj Park End Cott	CH/05/0213	TPO consent willow tree	No obj if LPA persuaded	Rejected; TPO made	Feb-05
Pastures	CH/2005/114	Replacement house	No obj; conditions	PP granted	Feb-05
Little Hert. House	CH/05/0395	Replacement (residential) garage	Obj GB	Refused	Mar-05

Pastures	CH/2005/544	Replacement house; amend pp	Obj; cont condit 4	PP granted	Mar-05

Claymore	CH/2005/0675 2detached houses	2 replacement houses	No obj but conditions	PP granted	Apr-05

3 Manor Way	CH/2005/0579 Rear conservatory		No obj	PP granted	Apr-05

3 and 4 Manor Way	CH/05/0715/	Replacement house; alterations	Strong objections	Refused; appeal dismissed Feb 2006	May-05

Lands Farm	CH/2005/1136 3 dormer windows etc		No objections	PP granted	Jun-05

Park End Cottage	TPO no 7 05	Consent to fell willow by pond	No evidence of	TPO confirmed	Jun-05
			damage to property

Tennis Club	CH/05/1298	Rear ext. for toilet & kitchen	No obj	PP granted	Jul-05

Dewpond Village Road	CH/05/1462	New vehicle access	Objection;highway safety	Refused	Aug-05

Stock Cott	CH/05/1429	Side ext incl double garage	Observations	Refused; size & scale	Aug-05
Barracks Hill		(plus LB consent)

Village Hall	CH/05/1538	Access ramp	No obj	PP granted	Aug-05

Barracks Hse, Bks Hill	CH/05/1621	TPO consent	No obj	No TPO made	Aug-05

Brentford Grange Fm	CH/981/05	Temp deposit 27000 tons waste	No obj but tight limits &	Refused + Enf Notice	Sep-05
			monitoring	Contrary to GB & WLP
				Appeal, later withdrawn
Little Hert House	CH/05/1923	Detch. 3 car garage	Obj; scale and size	Refused	Oct-05

Stock Cottage	CH/05/1927	Side ext incl double garage	Obj; still too big; prev	PP granted	Oct-05
		(plus LB consent)	grounds refusal not met

Claymore	CH/05/2115	Minor amendments	No obj	PP granted	Nov-05

Village School	CC/53/05	External decking and door	Conditional obj; noise etc	Refused; amenity	Nov-05
		(plus LB consent)

Wallers Oak	CH/05/2354 Boundary wall and gates		Obj; loss of hedge; out of	Withdrawn	Dec-05
			character

Luckings Farm	CH/06/0092	Change of use of 1 unit to offices	Obj; lack of parking	Refused; parking access	Jan-06

Claymore	CH/06/0165	Variation condition 5; retention of	Support	Refused; cont to policy!!!	Feb-06
		hedge after 5 years

Little Hert. House	CH/06/0225	Replacement double garage	Obj; living space above	Permission granted	Feb-06

Brentford Wood	CH/06/0308	Additional antennas to existing mast	No obj	Permitted	Feb-06

Dewpond	CH/06/0251	New access; resubmission	Obj; highway safety	Permited	Feb-06

16 Hill Meadow	CH/06/0479	Conservatory	No obj	PP granted	Mar-06

Chalk Pit House	CH/06/0611	Garden Studio	Obj; cont GB15	PP refused	Apr-06

Ryrie Cott, Chalk Hill	CH/06/0531	2 storey side extension	Obj; cont GB13	PP refused; size/proximity	Apr-06

Stock Grove, Barracks	CH/06/0657	Single/two storey side extension	Obj; cont GB13	PP granted	Apr-06
Hill

Stoney Path Cott	CH/06/1107	First floor extension + LB consent	No obj	PP refused 15.8.06	Jul-06


3 & 4 Manor Way	CH/06/1168	Demolition no. 4 and re-build as is	No obj		Jul-06
		plus approved additions to nos 3 & 4
			Subsequent obj. No.3	PP granted	08/09/2006
			have not consented to
			joint application + they wd
			suffer unreasonable
			disturbance

12 Chase Close	CH/06/1301	2 storey side extension,1 storey rear	No obj	PP refused. Boundaries.	Sep-06
		extension,2 bay windows,rear eaves
		window

7 Chase Close	CH/06/1387	Vary earlier permission to change	No obj	PP granted	Sep-06
		nature of a rear roof

Brentford Grange Farm		Tesco waste	Appeal withdrawn.
			Enf notice varied to give
			31.7.07 deadline
			Tesco now say work will
			be done by 16/12/06


Stoney Path Cott	CH/06/1552	Re-submission of CH/06/1107	No obj	PP granted	07/11/2006

1 Red Lion Cottages	CH/06/2028	Single story side extension		PP/LB consent granted