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1Abingdon Town CouncilPlanning & Highways CommitteeThe minutes of the Planning & Highways Committee held on Monday 30th June 2008 in the Old Abbey House.Committee Members Present :- Councillor Duncan BrownCouncillor Margaret CrickCouncillor Lorraine OatesCouncillor Martin Smith - ChairCouncillor Colin WaltersAll other Members of the Council for Information OAlso in Attendance :- Steve Rich - Project and Technical ManagerTeresa Roberts - Minuting Secretary01 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCEApologies for absence were received from the The Mayor, Councillors Peter Fulk, Angela Lawrence and Tim Oates.02 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTThe following declarations of interest were received:Councillor Lorraine Oates declared a personal interest for the Planning Application ABG/06210/6LB, Applicant Christ's Hospital as she is a Governor of that body.Councillor Duncan Brown declared a personal interest for Planning Applications ABG/08219/005 and ABG/08219/6LB, Applicant Green King PLC as his flat looks onto the areas concerned.03 MINUTESRESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 9th June 2008, to be signed as a correct record.04 MATTERS ARISINGMembers noted a letter received from Rodger Hood - Deputy Director (Planning and Community Strategy), dated 17 June 2008, in response to a letter sent to Terry Stock, Chief Executive of the Vale of White Horse District Council on the 3rd April, seeking advice on how to become invoved in the process of identifying issues which may be covered by the S106 ageement and how it works locally.Councillor Colin Walters arrived at the meeting at 07:06.05 WORK TO VARIOUS TREESMembers noted the following work to trees.WORK TO VARIOUS TREESin Albert Park, Abingdon:*Butan Pine - remove major deadwood & storm damage. Remove lowest limb.*Small Poplar - fell and grind out stump.Page No 1

*Purple Plum - reduce crown by 25% (plum heart rot present)*Leylandii x 2 - weak fork at 3.5 metres. Fell and grind out stumps.*Acer nugundo - cavities at 2 metres and 3 metres. Reduce crown by 20%*Lime - Ustulina fungus visable on main stem. Fell and grind out stump.*Birch - Spiral cracking limb at 8 metres. Hollow sounding at base when hit with a hammer. Birch Polypore bracket at 10m. Fell in sections to ground level and grind out stump.*Hornbeam - reduce back the lateral limb fitted with brace. To lighten the load. Remove climbing plant from the limb.DECISIONS CONCERNING WORK TO TREES by Vale of White Horse District Council*4 Park Road, Abingdon, *Oak - reduce crown by 30% - No Objections*The Stables, Northcourt Lane, Abingdon -works to 2 x Lime Trees at rear of garage, smaller Lime tree to side of garage and Large leaf lime tree in the front garden - No Objections.06 LICENSING ACT 2003 - APPLICATIONS UNDER CONSULTATIONMembers noted the applications received from*Added Ingredients, 14-16 Stert Street Abingon - variation to existing premises license - to supply alcohol (on and off sales) (previously off sales only)Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 23:00Sunday 10:00 to 22:00*McDonalds, 1 Colwell Drive, Abingdon - Late Night RefreshmentMonday to Wednesday - 23:00 - 00:00Thursday to Saturday - 23:00 - 03:00Members had no objections to these applications.07 TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERSMembers noted and discussed the following Traffic Regulation Order*Otwell Close, Abingdon - temporary order to operate from 7th July 2008 due to carriageway resurfacing works in Otwell Close. The estimated duration of the works is 2 days.*Closure of Part of Dunmore Road, Twelve Acre Drive and part of Radley Road is needed to facilitate the holding of the Abingdon Marathon to be held on Sunday 19th October.08 CONSULTATION DOCUMENT ON AGGREGATESAs an urban parish the Council does not have any comments on this consultation document. However, it was resolved that a letter be sent to inform South East England Regional Assembly that Abingdon Town Council do not want anymore heavy lorries coming through Abingdon due to aggregates outside the town. The town is not suitable for this sort of traffic without another means of leaving the town for example a new bridge.Page No 2

09 THE SOUTH EAST REGIONAL SUSTAINABILITY FRAMEWORKMembers noted the South East Sustainability Framework - towards a better life.10 PREPARING FOR A BETTER FUTUREMembers noted the draft strategy document, Vale Sustainable Community Strategy 2008-2016, received from the Vale of White Horse District Council.Members noted the following:Item 7.10 last bullet point 'Access to good quality green spaces, sport, cultural and leisure facilities "..........and that all new housing developments either provide or contribute to appropriate open space, sport and recreation facilities, with firm arrangements in place for their future maintenance." This has not happened in past developments, for example the Thames View development regarded the Abbey Meadow as its' open space - this is contrary to H23 of the Vale of White Horse Adopted Local Plan 2011. It was resoved that this comment be sent to the Vale.10A ENFORCEMENT POLICYMembers discussed and noted the 'Enforcement Policy'. Members noted that item 2 indicated that the District would be lenient with breaches that had lesser degrees of harm.Members commented that Abingdon was losing a lot of business due to companies & clubs no longer being able to advertise their events without going through the planning application process. Members resolved that the following comment should be sent to the Vale of White Horse District Council " that although the Town Council did not want illegal advertising perhaps a simplified procedure to ask for permission could be raised to advertise events, rather than going through the full planning application process." Councillor Peter Fulk sent the following comments to the meeting:*"Does the Vale have a budget to carry out enforcement of the Enforcement Policy?"*Does the Vale have a budget to defend appeals from applicants?"*What is the point of having an Enforcement Policy if it is not carried out".Members felt the Councillor Fulk should direct these questions to the Vale.10B TEMPORARY DIVERSION OF A34 THROUGH ABINGDONMembers noted that although reatured in the local press the Council had not received any official notification from the Highways Agency that the A34 is to be diverted through Abingdon for 14 nights in July 2008 to allow for work to be carried out on the carriageway between the North and South Junctions.Members resolved that a letter should be written to the Highways Committee about notice not being given to the Town Council and asking the following questions:* Estimation of suspected traffic load* Is it really necessary to close both lanes together on both North and South Carriageways*How will speed limits be enforced on peripheral roads.Page No 3

11 APPEALSMembers noted and considered the following Appeals.*ABG/20285 - Mr R Grove, 59 Kennet Road, Abingdon, OX14 3SU. Erection of a two storey side extension and erection of a 1800mm high brick boundary wall. Reason for refusal: the visual impact of the proposed extension and boundary wall on this prominent corner location would have an over-dominating and harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area. As such, the proposal is contrary to Policies DC1 and H24 of the adopted Vale of White Horse Local Plan 2011.12 PLANNING DECISIONSThe latest list of planning decisions from the Vale of White Horse District Council were presented to members.13 PLANNING APPLICATIONSThe planning applications were received and considered from the Vale of White Horse District Council. Following consideration of the planning applications, it was RESOLVED that the following comments be forwarded as the Council's recommendations on the various applications.13- 1 ABG/00036/019/-/08/00833/FUL Plot Ref :- 355Applicant Name :-Jewson LtdLocation :- Jewsons Ltd Drayton RoadDrayton RoadAbingdonOX14 5HXType :- FULLDate Received :- 10/06/2008Date Returned :- 01/07/2008Proposal : Insertion of roller shutter doorsObservations : NO OBJECTIONS13- 2 ABG/04791/120/-/08/00100/FUL Plot Ref :- 294Applicant Name :-Miah Mr AngurLocation :- 6 Ock StreetOck StreetAbingdonOX14 5AWType :- FULLDate Received :- 11/06/2008Date Returned :- 01/07/2008Proposal : Proposed refurbishment to existing restaurant and structural support works for residential staff accommodation above. Additional staff accommodation consisting of 6 no. 1 bed units. Replacement of exisiting rear stores.Observations : NO OBJECTIONSPage No 4

13- 3 ABG/04791/13L/-/08/00102/LBC Plot Ref :- 293Applicant Name :-Miah Mr AngurLocation :- 6 Ock StreetOck StreetAbingdonOX14 5AWType :- LISTEDDate Received :- 11/06/2008Date Returned :- 01/07/2008Proposal : Proposed refurbishment to existing restaurant and structural support works for residential staff accommodation above. Additional staff accommodation consisting of 6 no. 1 bed units. Replacement of existing rear stores.Observations : NO OBJECTIONS13- 4 ABG/06210/6LB/-/08/01458/LBC Plot Ref :- 360Applicant Name :-Christ's Hospital of AbingdonLocation :- 1 Long Alley St Helen's WharfSt Helen's WharfABINGDONOX14 5EJType :- LISTEDDate Received :- 24/06/2008Date Returned :- 01/07/2008Proposal : Installation of Liteglaze protection to the leaded light south facing windowObservations : NO OBJECTIONS SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL BY THE CONSERVATION OFFICER13- 5 ABG/08219/005/-/08/00797/FUL Plot Ref :- 354Applicant Name :-Greene King PLCLocation :- The Grapes 28 High StreetHigh StreetAbingdonOX14 5AXType :- FULLDate Received :- 10/06/2008Date Returned :- 01/07/2008Proposal : Alterations to outbuilding to form new shelter, extend patio area and form new planter.Observations : NO OBJECTIONS13- 6 ABG/08219/6LB/-/08/00799/LBC Plot Ref :- 353Applicant Name :-Greene King PLCLocation :- The Grapes 28 High StreetHigh StreetAbingdonOX14 5AXType :- LISTEDDate Received :- 10/06/2008Date Returned :- 01/07/2008Proposal : Alterations to oubuilding to form new shelter, extend patio area and form new planter.Observations : NO OBJECTIONSPage No 5

13- 7 ABG/09112/001/-/08/01104/FUL Plot Ref :- 351Applicant Name :-Taylor Mr & MrsLocation :- 41 Norman AvenueNorman AvenueAbingdonOX14 2HJType :- FULLDate Received :- 17/06/2008Date Returned :- 01/07/2008Proposal : Proposed demolition of rear conservatory, construction of a single storey side and two storey rear extensions and alterations to form improved accommodation.Observations : NO OBJECTIONS13- 8 ABG/09935/001/-/08/00861/FUL Plot Ref :- 347Applicant Name :-EVANS MR MLocation :- 4 Lombard StreetLombard StreetAbingdonOX14 5BJType :- FULLDate Received :- 17/06/2008Date Returned :- 01/07/2008Proposal : Demolition of existing single storey extension and conservatories top rear. Erection of a single storey extension. Replacement and enlargement of window at ground floor level on front elevation. Replacememnt of first and second storey windows. Rendering to front elevation.Observations : NO OBJECTIONS SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE CONSERVATION OFFICER13- 9 ABG/09935/2LB/-/08/00717/LBC Plot Ref :- 348Applicant Name :-Evans Mr MathewLocation :- 4 Lomabrd StreetLombard StreetAbingdonOX14 5BJType :- LISTEDDate Received :- 17/06/2008Date Returned :- 01/07/2008Proposal : Demolition of existing single storey extension and conservatories to rear. Erection of a single storey extension. Replacement and enlargement of window at ground floor level on front elevation. Replacement of first and second storey windows. Rendering to front elevation.Observations : NO OBJECTIONS SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE CONSERVATION OFFICER13- 10 ABG/11217/005/-/08/01447/FUL Plot Ref :- 358Applicant Name :-Crawford Mr & mrs NLocation :- 20-24 Northcourt Rd The SpreadNorthcourt RoadABINGDONOX14 1PLType :- FULLDate Received :- 19/06/2008Date Returned :- 01/07/2008Page No 6

Proposal : Retrospective application for a second smoking shelter, Aunt Sally enclosure and low level brick walls.Observations : NO OBJECTIONS13- 11 ABG/12522/001/-/08/01439/FUL Plot Ref :- 362Applicant Name :-Sims Mr DLocation :- 8 Hermitage RoadHermitage RoadABINGDONOX14 5RNType :- FULLDate Received :- 25/06/2008Date Returned :- 01/07/2008Proposal : Proposed single storey front extensionObservations : NO OBJECTIONS13- 12 ABG/14679/015/-/08/00869/FUL Plot Ref :- 352Applicant Name :-Ashtenne Ind Fund PartnershipLocation :- 8,9,10, 11, 12, 13 Eyston WayEyston WayAbingdonOX14 1TRType :- FULLDate Received :- 10/06/2008Date Returned :- 01/07/2008Proposal : Retrospective application for external alterations to elevationsObservations : NO COMMENTS - PERMISSION ALREADY GRANTED13- 13 ABG/19745/001/-/08/01082/FUL Plot Ref :- 361Applicant Name :-Franklin Mr CLocation :- 6 Minchins CloseMinchins CloseABINGDONOX14 3XSType :- FULLDate Received :- 24/06/2008Date Returned :- 01/07/2008Proposal : Front Bay WindowObservations : NO OBJECTIONS13- 14 ABG/20376/001/-/08/00854/FUL Plot Ref :- 349Applicant Name :-Marchant Mr SLocation :- Wyndyke FurlongWyndyke FurlongAbingdonOX14 1DZType :- FULLDate Received :- 17/06/2008Date Returned :- 01/07/2008Proposal : Installation of additional windows to the west and south elevations. Exisiting footbridge removed and replaced with a new bridge. Relocation of main entrance and insertion of revolving door. Erection of Balustrade.Observations : NO OBJECTIONSPage No 7

13- 15 ABG/20486/001/-/08/01460/FUL Plot Ref :- 359Applicant Name :-Nelson Mr & Mrs KLocation :- 35 Longfellow DriveLongfellow DriveABINGDONOX14 5PQType :- FULLDate Received :- 19/06/2008Date Returned :- 01/07/2008Proposal : Proposed two storey extension (re-submission)Observations : NO OBJECTIONS13- 16 ABG/20547/000/-/08/00847/FUL Plot Ref :- 356Applicant Name :-Edwards Mr & Mrs PLocation :- 14 Clifton DriveClifton DriveAbingdonOX14 1ETType :- FULLDate Received :- 10/06/2008Date Returned :- 01/07/2008Proposal : Proposed two storey rear and flank extension (encompassing existing single storey projection).Observations : NO OBJECTIONS13- 17 ABG/20554/000/-/08/00872/FUL Plot Ref :- 357Applicant Name :-Brazel Mr PLocation :- 4 Harding RoadHarding RoadAbingdonOX14 1SFType :- FULLDate Received :- 10/06/2008Date Returned :- 01/07/2008Proposal : Erection of a single storey rear extension.Observations : NO OBJECTIONS13- 18 ABG/20556/000/-/08/00742/FUL Plot Ref :- 357Applicant Name :-Wilson Mr StuartLocation :- 50 Appleford DriveAppleford DriveABINGDONOX14 2BUType :- FULLDate Received :- 19/06/2008Date Returned :- 01/07/2008Proposal : Erection of porch to front and single storey rear extension.Observations : NO OBJECTIONS13- 19 ABG/20561/000/-/08/01177/FUL Plot Ref :- 350Applicant Name :-Virgo Mr & MrsLocation :- 12 Inkerman CloseInkerman CloseAbingdonOX14 1NHType :- FULLDate Received :- 17/06/2008Date Returned :- 01/07/2008Page No 8

Proposal : Proposed First Floor ExtensionObservations : NO OBJECTIONSThe Meeting closed at : 8:05 p.m.Signed : On behalf of :- Abingdon Town CouncilChairmanDate:Page No 9