PTC August 2020 Minutes
Deeping St James Parish Council
The Institute, 38 Church Street, Deeping St James, Peterborough PE6 8HD E-mail: clerk.dsjpc@btconnect.com
Tel: 01778 343266
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Parish Clerk: Julie Fortnum
Minutes of the virtual Planning & Transport Committee held on Thursday 20th August 2020 at 7pm.
Present: Councillors Gilbert, Hardy, Shinkins-Hoppe, Lilley, Stevens, Thomas and Hosking.
Gordon Smith – Neighbourhood Planning Team.
Julie Fortnum – Clerk, Louise Brown – Assistant Clerk.
22.21 To receive apologies of absence.
None received.
23.21 To receive declarations of interest, if any.
None received.
24.21 To agree the Minutes of the previous meeting held on 23rd July 2020
Minutes agreed, Councillor Shinkins-Hoppe to be signed at a later date.
25.21 To receive reports from the clerk.
None given.
26.21 To consider the LCC Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Improvements Consultation.
Gordon Smith had been invited to discuss the above and explained that the government was making funds available and asking communities about how this could be used.
Questions were asked as to who the lead officer for the project is and what the deadline would be.
Discussion followed about the cycle route and the Linden site. It was noted that comments had already been registered with the developer when the planning application was submitted.
Gordon suggested this could form part of the Deeping Green Walk Strategy.
Councillor Lilley joined the meeting.
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27.21 To consider the proposals for reform of the planning system in England consultation.
Councillor Shinkins-Hoppe had prepared a precis, which had been circulated to this committee. Although these proposals are still at the white paper stage, the proposed changes are quite significant.
Gordon Smith as a Planning Consultant confirmed that this is a consultation and the Parish Council should aim to contribute. The proposed changes could allow for undesirable projects if these changes go ahead.
Councillor Gilbert stated that there have already been changes to the guidelines affecting permitted developments and these will require careful monitoring. The new guidelines indicate that if a neighbour (neighbours) object, the planning application process could be triggered.
28.21 To receive information from LCC regarding Deeping St James Bus Stops.
It was discussed whether Councillor Bowell should continue with the Transport issues as he is not a member of Planning and Transport Committee or if another member would like to take the topic on.
It was Resolved to put the topic on next month’s agenda and invite Councillor Bowell to explain.
Gordon Smith left the meeting.
29.21 To receive and consider the following Planning Application for street names and put forward recommendation to the next Council Meeting or make decisions in accordance with the Committee’s delegated powers:
Case No: 2530000011304
153 Eastgate Deeping St James PE6 8RB
Street names put forward by the developer for discussion were Norfolk Court, De Rulos Court and Highbank Mews. It was decided against Norfolk Court as we are in Lincolnshire. It was decided against De Rulos Court as this would be difficult to spell. It was decided against Highbank Mews as the word ‘Mews’ derives from being attached to a Coachouse.
Various forms of road title were offered such as; Barker Court, Nursery Way/Court/Crescent and a discussion about the shape of the street ensued. Barker Court cannot be used as Mr Barker is still alive.
It was proposed to suggest Nursery Close and this is to be Recommended at Full Council.
30.21 To receive and consider the following planning applications and put forward recommendations to the next Council Meeting or make decisions in accordance with the Committee’s delegated powers:
S20/1161
Richards, 35 Hereward Way, Deeping St. James, PE6 8QA
Erection of 2-storey side extension.
Recommendation:
DSJPC – No objections
S20/1034
Jackson, 3 Horsegate Farm Close, Deeping St. James,
PE6 8FA
Single storey rear extension
Recommendations:
DSJPC - Whilst the Parish Council does not object in principle to this application, we would like to draw the planning officer's attention to the following:
When this property was originally built, concerns were expressed about the close proximity to the Swift Close boundary with neighbours, and following objections, it was agreed that it should be moved forward, away from the dividing fence. This application now means the planned extension covers the area which was originally deemed to be too close to the neighbour's boundary.
Councillor Hardy abstained from voting on S20/0623, as he knows the applicant.
20.21 To report the outcome of previous planning applications:
S20/0912
Singh, 60A Horsegate, Deeping St. James PE6 8EW
Single storey rear and side extension and internal alterations.
DSJPC – No objections
SKDC – Grants Planning Permission
S20/0961
Mr 7 Mrs Culff, 48 Horsegate, Deeping St. James, PE6 8EW
Erection of single storey rear extension and garage conversion.
DSJPC -No objections
SKDC – Grants Planning Permission
S20/0592
Virdee, 69 Horsegate, Deeping St. James, PE6 8EW
Proposal for 2 number 4-bedroom dwellings.
DSJPC -Objected
SKDC – Permission has been refused.
21.21 Date of the next meeting Thursday 17th September 2020 at 7.00pm