INDEX

1993

January - December Boundaries Review of Parliamentary Constituences in Essex 269 Representation at a Public Inquiry on Boundary Commission Proposals 328~ European Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries 399,422 Representation at Public Inquiry 5581

Bridlewavs Proposed Public Bridleway - Spencers Nursery, Hawkwell 179

British Rail Reduction in Railway Services 106(v),131(iii) British Rail Liaison 320,549 Budset Capital Programme 1993194 81 Budget Strategy 1993194 256,344 Budget 1992/93 257 Virement - 1993/94 Budget 334 1993194 Budget Overspend 386 1994195 Budget - Development Services 601 1994195 Budget - Leisure Services 599 1994195 Budget - Health & Housing Services 603 1994195 Budget - Policy & Resources 614 SSA Announcement 598 1994195 Estimates 612

Buildinqs

Sale of Hockley Spa, Spa Road, Hockley 22 Mill Hall, Rayleigh - Proposed Erection of Radio Aerial 487 Business Meeting with Rayleigh Agents 254a,329 Free Car Parking Trial 357

, Capital Proqramme Capital Programme 1993194 81 Caravan Sites Licence No.11 - Lansdowne Caravan Park, Shoeburyness 45 Caravan Site Licences - Fire Safety 114 Stationing of Caravans - Progress Report 449 Car Parking Car Parking Charges 106(iv),161(i) Car Park at Crown Hill Bingo Hall 139 Websters Way Car Park, Rayleigh - Reopening Old Exit 342 Free Car Parking Trial 329,357,393 Future Policy 562 Cemeteries Rayleigh Cemetery - Cremation Plot Colour - Notice of Motion 424(ii),445 Closure of Churchyard at St Mary the Virgin, Foulness 489 Chairmans Announcements ITF - Tree Planting 32 Visit by HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne 104 The New Bishop of Bradwell 104 Seminar on Unemployment 32,104 Tree Planting Ceremony - Sweyne Park 104 Hedgerow Planting - Plumberow Mount 104 ETC - Foulnes Island 176 Photographic Competition 32,176 Childrens Hospice Appeal 32,176 Presentation of Two Hour Glasses 176 Southend Civic Banquet 283 Investiture of the British Empire Medal 283 Visit to Haltern for the Schutzenfest 283 New Play Space off Eastwood Road 283 10th Anniversary of the Fair Havens Hospice 283 Warehouse Project 283 Cedar Centre, Rayleigh - Handed to Trustees 356 Dedication of Badgers 356 Festival of Sport - Finals Day 356 999 Spectacular 356 Opening of RAP - Sweyne School 356 Marque for Twinning Association 356 Visit of German Minesweeper Acheron and Geffion 420 Presentation of Plaques 420 Emperor String Quartet and Rayleigh Brass 420 Carers Day 93 Exhibition 420 Rochford Health for All 2000 Action Team 420 Fitzwimarc School - Visits 420 Herr Wessel, Haltern 420 RSPB - Signing of Pledge 509 Civic Service at Hockley 509 Concert for Festive Lights Committee 509 Service at St. Teresa's Church, Ashingdon 509 Graduation Ceremony at Anglia Polytechnic 509 Skateboard Ramp, Rocheway Youth Centre 509

Charses Community Charge Collection 1990-1993 332 Charges 1994/95 - Development Services 602 Charges 1994/95 - Leisure Services 600 Charges 1994/95 - Health & Housing 604 Charges 1994/95 - Policy & Resources 613 r Citizens Advice Bureau Rochford CAB - Accommodation 17,158,178,264 Clements Hall Leisure Centre Cafeteria Refurbishment Phase I & II 272,284,302,309,357 . Energy Conservation Programme - Gas Boilers 303 Proposed 9 Hole Golf Course on Land Adj to Clements Hall Leisure Centre 180,352 Committee Structure Appointment of Representatives to The Unemployment W.P. 105 Constitution of Appointments Board 145a Constitution of St Clare Meadow Phase II Panel 145b Rename Local Review Board 146 Local Government Review Committee 154(ii) Joint Review Group on District/Parish Relations 154(i) Appointment of Chairman of the Council 1993194 la3 Appointment of Vice Chairman of the Council 1993194 184 Appointment Chairman of Policy & Resources Committee 185 Appointment Chairmans Chaplain 186 Results of District Council election - May 1993 187 Record of Attendances 1992193 188 Appointment of Standing Committees 189 Appointment of Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of Committees And Panels 190 Dates of Meetings 191 Appointment of Representatives to Outside Bodies 192 Appointment of Member for Disabled 193(i) Appointment of Members - Rochford Sports Council 193(ii) Appointment of Members - Southend Airport Board 193(iii) Group Protocol 194 Local Government Review Committee 254b Relinquish of Seats by Labour Party - Hackney Carriage And NNDR Panels 255 Nominations to Rayleigh Grange Community Association And Roach Valley Conservation Zone 255 Nominations for Hackney Carriage and NNDR 284 Rochford Hospital Panel of Members 284 Substitution on Personnel Sub Committee 284 Substitution on Eastern Sports Council 284 Pro Rata Representation on Committees 496,510 Deferment of Remaining Business - Development Services 554

I Comoulsorv Competitive Tenderinq Local Authority Housing in England: Voluntary Transfers Extensions of CCT 12 Unitary Status and CCT within the Council 254f Timetable for CCT 266 CCT in Housing Management 337 Consultation Documents Local Government Review - Community Consultation 11 Tenant Involvement And The Right To Manage 43 Department of Transport Consultation Paper on the . Operation of Local Bus Services Outside London 242 Southend Borough Local Plan - Proposed Modifications 247 DOE - Regional Planning Guidance for the South East 250 The Role and Services of the Single Authority Ass. 336 DOE - UK Strategy for Sustainable Development 402 White Paper on Open Government 403,422 White Paper on Police Reform and Inquiry into Police Responsibilities and Rewards (The Sheeny Report) 404 Essex Coast - Issues report - Consultation Document 574 Consultations From Neishbourinq Authorities Southend Borough Council: Applications for The Sports Complex, Francis Sports Ground, Eastern Avenue, Southend on Sea 30,136,277,363 Southend B.C. SOS/92/0111: Extensions to The Rose Inn Public House, Wakering Road, Southend 137 ECC Transport Policies and Programme (TPP20) and Public Transport Plan (PTP16) 1994/95 170 Southend Borough Council: Layout Business Park with Access Road, Land at Fossets Farm, Sutton Road, Southend 172 Castle Point Borough Council - Car Showroom, Rayleigh Weir Industrial Estate 278 Southend Borough Council - Retail Food Superstore, Eastern Avenue, Southend 315 Southend Borough Council - Journeymans Way, Temple Farm Industrial Estate, Southend 503 Southend Borough Council - Glasshouse, Park Central Nursery, Wakering Road, Southend 504 Essex County Council - Planning Conditions and Details of Proposed Haul Road, Gt. Wakering 505 Contracts Council Service Contracts 24,33,93,167,178,182 No.1670 - Conversion of Bedsits And Lift Installation, Francis Cottee Lodge, Rayleigh (Phase I) 47 No.1671 - Cleaning of Public Conveniences 48 Leisure Contract - Equipment 62 No.1644 - Hullbridge Foreshore Revetment Works 76 No.1666 - External Painting Rayleigh Area 1 122(i) No.1667 - External Painting Rayleigh Area 2 122(ii) No.1674 - Maintenance of Central Heating, Hot Water Services and Air Handling Equipment 122(iii) No.1670 - Replacement Windows-with PVC Units 1993194 12i(ivj No.1694 - Servicing & Repair of Domestic Gas Appliances 123 NO.1668 - External Painting - Rayleigh Area 3 166(i) No.1669 - External Painting - Rochford & Canewdon 166(ii) No.1704 - Supply of Wheeled Refuse Containers 224 Approval of Contractors Selected to Tender for Window & Central Heating Replacement 226 N0.1705,1706,1707,1711 - Replacement of Windows with PVC-U Units 298a No.1713 - Replacement Heating - Worcester Drive, Rayleigh 298b No.1714 Conversion of bedsits to one bedroom Flats and Ancillary Works at Pembroke House, Warwick Drive, Rayleigh (Phase I) 410 No.1725 - Combined Heat and Power Unit, Clements Hall Leisure Centre 411 Approval of Contractors selected to tender for the Extension to the Day Centre/CAB Back Lane, Rochford 412 No.1731 - Conversion of Bedsits to one and two bedroom Flats at Frances Cottee Lodge, Clarence Road, Rayleigh - Final Phase 578 Corporate Plan Corporate Symbol 4b Corporate Plan - Public Consultation 25413 Corporate Plan Consultations to Committees 444,462,472,510,575 Safeguarding Leisure Facilities 479 Approval of Corporate Plan 558ii Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles 5753. Footway Provision and Maintenance 575ii Councillors Members Item of Business - Public Utilities 69 Royal Garden Party 107 Former Councillor Dennis Fowler 174 Ward Membership Representation at Meetings 328b Group Leadership Arrangements 330 Notice of Motion - Public Sector Pay Freeze 424(i) ~{CKdb 463 420 Council Prooertv & Premises Former Staff Association Demountable Accommodation 18 Mill Hall, Rayleigh - Proposed Erection of Radio Aerial 487 Council Tax Council Tax Bandings 7 Setting the Level of Council Tax 1993/94 103,104 Council Tax Implementation 333 Business Rate and Council Tax - Direct Debiting 392 Crouch Harbour Authority Essex Boat Show - Burnham on Crouch 66 Houseboat at Paglesham 66 Wallasea Ferry and Floating Hotel 66 Cycle of Meetings Cycle of Meetings 1993/94 10 Deemed Plannins Consents Extension to Magnolia Road, Rochford 19 Marylands Avenue, Rochford 19 Malyons Lane, Rochford 19 Land & Pond at Doggetts, Rochford 19 Rochford CAB and Day Centre, Back Lane, Rochford 158 Upgrading of Sheltered Housing Bedsitters ­ Pembroke House, Rochford 295 Websters Way Car Park, Rayleigh 342 Antiques and Craft Market Back Lane Car Park, Rochford 394 Multi Activity Play Wall, Sweyne Park, Rayleigh 470 Tenants Lounge, Hardwick House, Rayleigh 520 Delegation of Authority Authorising Other Persons to Accommpany Inspectors - Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Section 20(2)(c)(i) 113 Authorising to Appoint Temporary Inspectors - Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Section 19 113 Authority to Withhold Information on Grounds of Commercial Confidentially - Env. Protection Act 1990 Section 22 113 Delegation to the Director of Finance 258 Senior Env. Health Officers 335 Building Act 1984 396 Public Health Act 1936 396 Public Health Act 1936 & 1961 396 Local Government (Misc Provisions) Act 1982 396,437(i) Shops Act 1950 - Appointment of Inspectors 437(ii) Clean Air Act 1993 437(iii) Appearances at Court Hearings 495 Radioactive Substances Act 1993 518 District Plan Working Party Kenilworth Gardens Allotment Site 226 One Metre Seperation between Dwellings 227 Brays Lane - Informal Public Open Space And Childrens Play Area 228,232 Notation of Foulness Island 229,236 Purdeys Ind. Est. - Use of Land for Recycling Waste 230 Enclosure of Grass Verges 233(i) Size of Stable Buildings 233(ii) Erection of Aerial Masts 233(iii) Land at Little Wheatleys, Rayleigh 234(i) Upper & Lower Lambricks, Rayleigh 234(ii) Archaeological Sites 235 1991 Census - Receipt of Data 237 Amendments to First Review of Rochford District Local Plan 423 District Plan Inquiry 494 Representations on the Proposed Pre Inquiry Changes to the Rochford District Local Plan First Review 550 Retail Consultants Report 552 Residual Matters 553 Education Further Education: Post 16 Education in SE Essex 21 Park School - Joint Use 91

Emplovment Meeting with Rayleigh Agents 254a Fast Track Procedure - Planning Applications 254b Employment Initiatives - Rochford Training, Sentra And Youth Training Scheme 488

Environmental Health Statutory Nuisance Proceedings - Pond Chase Nursery, Folly Lane, Hockley 39,79 Registers of Potentially Contaminated Land 214 Access to Environmental Information - Environmental Information Regulations 1992 215 Smoking at Work 216 Energy Conservation Bill 217 Warren Spring Laboratory 268 Brown Tail Moth 292 Medical Advisors 296 Review of Proof & Experimental Establishments 446 Firework Safety 517 Radioactive Substances Act 1993 518 Food Hygiene Training 523 Ernie Adcock Trophy Rochford Athletics Team 54,177 Angling Club 536,557 Essex Structure Plan Landscape Policies 246 Second Alteration - Panel Report 573 Essex Water Comvany Essex Water Market Plan 288,357 Financial Matters Aggregate Credit Limits And Treasury Management 8 Request for Financial Assistance with Litigation Costs to Easington District Council 149 Cash Incentive Scheme - Supplementary Credit Approval 211 Financial Regulations, Financial Standing Orders 258 Community Charge Collection 1990-1993 332 Local Government Superannuation Scheme 483 Footvaths Diversion of Footpaths 13 & 14 Sutton - Proposed Leisure Park At Shoplands Hall, Sutton 15 Proposed Byway - Murrells Lane, Hockley to Hullbridge Road 240 Charges for Diversion, Creation And Extinguishment of Public Rights of Way 241 Footpath 22, Rayleigh - Acquiring Adjacent Land 323 Footway Provision and Maintenance 575ii Rectory Road, Hawkwell 577i Freiqht House Freight House, Rochford 273 Fuel VAT on Fuel Bills 527 -

Grants and Loans Grant Aid to Outside Bodies 41,53,84,107,345 Grant Aid to CAB's 83,328d Grant Aid to Rochford Sports Council 57,105 Grant Aid to Essex Racial Equality Council 116 Grant Aid to Eastern Council for Sport & Recreation 151 Grant Aid to National Rescue Training Council 231 Grant Aid to Warehouse Centre 231,253,284 Grant Aid to Antiquarian & History Society 231,253 Grant Aid to Rochford Sports Council 231,253 Grant Aid to Rochford Activities Programme 231,253 Grant Aid to Advisory Committee for the Protection of the Sea 248 Grant Aid to Rural Community Council 248 Grant Aid to British Trust for Conservation Volunteers 248 Grant For a Trophy - Trainee of the Year Award 254(e) Hockley Community Centre Association - Loans 274 Twinning 492 South East Essex Business Enterprise Agency 561 --

Health Health Service Matters 480d,526,556 Closure of South Ockendon Hospital 565 Rochford Hospital 480d,576

Junction Box Protection - West Street, Rochford 72 Rochford Outer Bypass 106(iii),131(ii),144,178,324(i1),377,422 Town Police Clauses Act 1847 Section 21 Proposed Closure of Bellingham Lane (Part), Rayleigh 127 Removal of Highway Rights, Land Junction of Appleyard Avenue and Plumberow Avenue, Hockley 163 ECC Transport Policies And Programme (TPP20) and Public Transport Plan (PTP16) Consultation Draft 170 County Highways Matters 236 Hockley Parking Review 237,284,456 Hackney Carriage Stand - Spa Road, Hockley 238 Proposed By Way - Murrells Lane, Hockley to Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh 240,284 High Street, Rayleigh - Proposed Variation to Street Parking Places and Prohibition of Waiting Orders 454 Traffic Problems (Proposed Crossing) South Street, Rochford 455 Various Streets, Hockley - Proposed Variation to Waiting Restrictions 456 Church Road, Rawreth - Width Restrictions 457 Town Police Clauses Act 1847 - Section 21 - Proposed Temporary Closure of Spa Road (Part), Hockley 460 Pedestrian Footways in Rural Areas 55aii Footway Provision and Maintenance - Corporate Plan 575ii Horse Riding Sweyne Park, Rayleigh 5483. Clements Hall, Hawkwell 548ii.i Little Wheatleys, Rayleigh 548iv Murrells Lane, Hockley 548 Plumberow Mount 548 White Hart Lane to Ashingdon - Footpath 7 548 Housinq

Housing and Community Care 38 Housing Rents 1993194 42 Tenant Involvement And The Right to Manage - Consultation Document 43 Capital Programme 1993/94 81 Gardening Services to Council Tenants 117 Flatted Development, Pearsons Farm, Rayleigh 118,433 London Quadrant Housing Association 119,208 Window Replacement Programme 120 Transfer Incentive Scheme 124,168,212,418,522 Value for Money Audit 1991/92 141,144,178 National Housing & Town Planning Council - Nomination 209,408 Cash Incentive Scheme - Supplementary Credit Approval 211 House Renovation Grants 213.339 Benefit Agency - Service Level Agreement 261 HIPS 1994/95 294 Programme for the Upgrading of Sheltered Housing Bedsitters 1993/94 295 Housing Allocations 299 Springboard Housing Ass Ltd - Sangster Court, Church Road, Rayleigh - Deed of Nomination Rights 338 Housing Benefit Fraud - Service Level Agreement 339 Private Housing Renewal Programmes - Consultation 340 Home Improvement Agency 346 Meals on Wheels Service 414 Council Housing Energy Policy 434 The Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 - Rent ot Mortgage Scheme 443 House Renovation Grants (Breach of Conditions) 448 House Purchase Loan - Variation of Conditions 450 Consultations with Tenants Associations 519 Tenants Lounge - Hardwick House, Rayleigh 520 The Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1991, Section 106 Exceptions to the Right to Buy 521 Annual Programme of Pre Painting & Decoration Qf Council Dwellings 1994195 529 Approval of Contractors Selected to Tender for Schedules of Rates - Electrical Repairs 530 Housing Benefit Customer Survey 559 House Renovation Grants - Waiver of Repayments 560 Insurances Insurances - Tender Process 267,388 Insurance Cover to Outside Bodies & Organisations 328d Commoms Registration Act 1965, Commons Registration (New Land) Regulations 1969 - Land Opp. Cagefield Road. Stambridge 68 Council owned Land at Little Wheatleys, Rayleigh 230 Land at Rayleigh Mount 347 Land at Mayfield Avenue, Hullbridge 180,415 Land Adjacent 21 London Hill, Rayleigh 80,579 Rayleigh Grange Village 618 Leisure Skateboarding Facilities 55,301,471 Eastern Council for Sport and Recreation 56 Rochford Sports Council 57,107,535 Rochford Activities Programme (RAP) 58,107,232 Horse Riding - Permissive Routes 65c Park School - Joint Use 91,107 Rayleigh Town Fair - King Georges Playing Field 156,178 Antiques Fair - Back Lane Car Park, Rochford 285,343 Flying of Model Aircraft 301 Autumn Concert - Emperor String Quartet 308,475 Control of Aircraft Noise 290 Tillingham WayfFyfield Path, Rayleigh 466 Stranger/Danger Signs 467 Multi-Activity Play Wall - Sweyne Park, Rayleigh 470 Forthcoming Events 476 GP Referral Scheme 537 Regional Strategy for Sport & Recreation - Consultation Draft 538 Firework Safety 517 Licences & Leases Renewal of Lease at Air Training Corps Centre, Connaught Road, Rayleigh 70 172/.X74 Rochford Garden Way, Rochford 75 Land Used as Car Park at Oxford Parade, Ashingdon Road. Rochford - Proposed New Licence 322 Land Adj Frances Cottee Lodge, Rayleigh - Proposed Deed of Grant of Easement 461 Litter Litter Initiatives 440 Local Government Review Rochford Hundred Association of Parish Councils 11,154 Local Government Review Committee 154(ii) Local Government Commission 154(iii) Review of Local Government 265,348 Local Government Review Public Relations 354 Report of Working Party on Internal Management 398 Accqlerated Timetable - Nomination of Group Leaders for ADC Essex Branch of the Reorganisation Working Group 481,510 Schedule of Recommendations from ADC Essex Branch 481 Code of Conduct 481 Local Government Reorganisation 543 Public Awareness and Consultation 544 Review Programme and Procedures 606 Reports and Documentation 607 Essex Districts Consultancy Work 608 Option Generation 609 Public Relations 610 Mansfield Coal Campaiqn Keep open Local Colljeries 14 Markets Antiques and Craft Market, Back Lane, Rochford 394 Members Items of Business Consultation with London Quadrant Housing Association 119 Naming of Streets Off Stambridge Road "Ash Tree Court" 239 Off Daws Heath Road t*Dobson Closel' 239 Off Clarence Road "Lilian Place" 239 National Non-Domestic Rating Applications for Mandatory And Discretionary Rate Relief 5,7,33,148,259,391,484 National Non Domestic Rating - Hardship 353,417 National Rivers Authority Adoption of Hullbridge River Wall 245 Noise Control of Aircraft Noise 290 Rayleigh Weir Improvement Scheme - Noise 516 Notices of Motion Junction Box Protection - West Street, Rochford 72 Notice of Motion to ADC on Flood Defences and Recycling 90 Tree Planting loa(i),131(i) Rayleigh Town Centre lOa(ii),161(i),178 Rochford Outer BY Pass 108fiii),131(ii) Car Parking Charges 108 (ivj ,161(ii),178 Reduction in Railway Services 108 (v),l3l(iii) Antique Fairs - Back Lane Car Park 285,343 Public Sector Pay Freeze 424(i) Rayleigh Cemetery - Memorial Vases 424(ii) Outside Bodies Reports to Relevant Committees 511,563 Outside Bodies Appointments to Outside Bodies 192,331 Rochford & District Abbeyfield Society Ltd 405 RayleighlRochford Divisional Police Liaison Committee - Reconstitution 407 Notice of Motion - Reports of Outside Bodies 511,563 Rayleigh Grange Community Association 564 Panel Minutes Personnel Sub 4a,4c,145a,254f,480a,480b Performance Review 4b,aoa,254b,32ad,558ii Group Leaders 4d,80b,145c,254e,328b,383c,48Od,558iv National Non Domestic Ratepayers Consultation Panel de, Roach Valley Conservation Zone Group 65a,132,458 District Plan Working Party 65b,129 Horse Riding Working Party 65c,548 Waste Disposal W.P. 50,65d Hackney Carriage Panel 65e, Asset Management Review Board 80c,145b,180, Unemployment Panel 254a,480c Emergency Panel 254c,383b,558iii Joint Review Group 254d Leisure Liaison Working Party 304,473 Parliamentary Boundary Sub-Committee 32aa,32ac,55ai St. Clare Meadow Phase II Panel 383a Appointments Board 145a,384 Parish Constables Developing their Role 400,422 Parish Matters Sale of Hockley Spa, Spa Road, Hockley 22 Parish Representation at Site Visits 101 District & Parish Liaison Meeting 153 Joint Review Group on District/Parish Relations 154(i),254d Hockley Community Centre Association 274,284,413,498 Parish Council Involvement in Planning Matters 313 Hawkwell Parish Council - Public Meetings 324(i) Rochford Hundred Association of Local Councils - Nomination for Joint Review Group 493 - Nomination to Leisure Liaison Working Party 534 - Nomination to District Plan Working Party 571 - Nomination to Waste Disposal Working Party 571 District/Parish Relations 547 Performance Indicators - Ouarterlv Performance Reports Performance Indicators - Housing From 6th April 1992 to 1st January 1993 44 Quarterly Performance Report - Housing 4,44,210,442,25 Quarterly Performance Report - Leisure 4,60,229,474,539 Quarterly Performance Report - Development 4,67,249,459,572 QuarterLy Performance Report - Policy & Resources 4,89,262,486,568 Planninq Anneals

Anaylsis of Planning Appeal Decisions Ott-Dee 1992 and Jan-March 1993 197 Report on Enforcement Appeals 328d Publicity Material on Enforcement Process 558ii planninq Development Control Development Control Statistics - Planning Applications 28,135,197(ii),374 Quality Aspects of Development Control 97, Value for Money Studies 130, Post Offices Rayleigh Post Office - New Location 221,284,569 Prosecution Authorisation of Prosecuting Officers 150 Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1972 395

Publications

Origins of Rayleigh a5 Public Entertainment Licensinq The Pink Toothbrush, Rayleigh - Renewal 40a Good Friday Entertainment 40b,79 Public Entertainment Licensing - Prosecution at Peers Public House, Rayleigh 225 Certificates of Suitability - Licensing Act 1964 ­ Section 79 435 The Smugglers Den, 315 Ferry Road, Hullbridge 436 Public Notice Boards Use of Council Notice Boards 160 Public Open Spaces Open Space Development Programme - Extension to Magnolia Road, Marylands Avenue and Malyons Lane 19,324(i) ,416,499 Brays Lane Proposed Open Space 19,579 Upper & Lower Lambricks - Asset Review aoc Proposed Open Space - Sutton Road, Rochford 159 Council Owned Land at Little Wheatleys, Rayleigh aoc,230 Maylons Lane/The Priories, Hullbridge 233 Adoption of Hullbridge River Wall 245 Proposed New Magnolia Road 324(i) Tillingham Way/Fyfield Park, Rayleigh 466,510,540 Blackmore Walk, Rayleigh 541 Public Utilities Pillar Boxes & Telephone Kiosks - Downhall Park Estate And Little Wheatleys Estate 69 Public Conveniences - Crown Hill, Rayleigh 220,293 Qualitv Assurance Funding for BS5750 4b Presentation on Quality Initiative 254f Ravleiqh CoOrdinatino Committee Minutes 162,482,500 First Review - Representations on Deposit Draft 321 Ravleiqh Weir Traffic Lights 140(ii)(a) Noise 140b,179,274i Liaison Meeting 27411 Recvlinq Recommendations for Waste Disposal W.P. - Joint Initiatives, Composting Trials and Recycling Plan 50,93 Notice of Motion to ADC on Recycling 90 Recyling 441 Refuse Collection National Spring Clean Campaign 1993 115 Service Guarantees - Refuse Sacks Issue 341 Rochford Outer BY Pass Notice of Motion 106(iii),131(ii) Rochford By Pass 144,178 Indicating a Route 324(ii) Southend Airport Future of Southend Airport 92,281,577ii Southend Health Care Trust Centralising at Southend Hospital 112,178 Funding and Waiting Lists 289 Staff Mr. N Barnes - Promotion 25 Mr. T Manning - Retirement 140 Benefits Investigation Officer 254f Senior Environmental Health Officer 254f Promotions and Liaison Officer 270 Appointment of Director of Development 369,384 Authorisation of Prosecuting Officers 150,394 Designation of Assistant Chief Executive 480a Introduce Rochford News 480a Mr I Edwards 480a,621 No Smoking Policy 480b Christmas Leave Arrangements 480b Chief Executives Term Contract 513 Transitional Arrangements - Director of Development 567 Standinq Orders Amendment to Standing Orders and Financial Standing Orders 157 Action Under Standing Order 18 406,438 Evening Echo Promotions Caravan 485 Subscriptions Subscriptions 1993/94 82 Sundav Tradinq Shops Act 1950 - Sunday Trading 16,263 Dial A Ride Service 9,105,152 Additional Taxi Rank, Rayleigh 65e,128(i) Rochford Logo Signs for Hackney Carriages 128(ii) Hackney Carriage Stand - Spa Road, Hockley 238 Taxis & Private Hire Vehicles - ADC 566 Taxis & Private Hire Vehicles - Corporate Plan 5751 Teach Ins and Seminars Seminar on Unemployment 13,88,105 Further Education Teach In 164 Town & Country Planninq Standard Planning Conditions C62 and C63 27 Unfit House - 'Il-Nido', Ulverston Road, Ashingdon ­ Closing Order 46 T & C Planning General Development (Amendment) (No6) Order 1992: Planning controls over Telecommunications Apparatus 99 Rayleigh Town Centre - Notice of Motion 108 (ii),l6l(i) Value for Money Studies 130 Rayleigh Town Centre Vision Statement - Advice to Potential Shopkeepers 155 Rochford CAB and Day Centre 158,178 80 Plumberow Avenue, Hockley - Use Part of Property for Playgroup 173 Restoration of landfill tip at Gt Wakering 199,280,284 St Marys Church, Rectory Road, Hawkwell 201 Millview Meadows, South Street, Rochford 202 Regional Planning Guidance for the South East 250 St Clare Meadow Phase II 254(e),383a,385 90 Main Road, Hawkwell 317,364 Land Adjoining Warners Bridge, Southend Airport 281,366,376,422 Land at Nore Road, Rayleigh 368 Land North of Rawreth Ind. Est. Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh 378 Proposed Planning Conditions And Details of Proposed Haul Road, Gt Wakering 505 Visit to Sites and Developments of Planning Interest 97,622

Town & Countrv Planninq Contraventions Fishers Farm, Bull Lane, Rayleigh 100 Land June of Hullbridge Road and Goldsmith Drive, Rayleigh 198 19 8 21 Ashworths, Ashingdon 205 Fairways Garden Centre, Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh 279 3 Philbrick Crescent East, Rayleigh 360 Dome Caravan Park, Hullbridge 361 Lower Barn Farm, London Road, Rayleigh 365 Unit 7 Imperial Park Estate, Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh 371 Rear Service Yard of 89 High Street (Rayleigh Lanes), Rayleigh 372 High House Farm, Barling Road, Barling 373 Matthews Mill, Battlesbridge 507,510 Trees Notice of Motion - Tree Planting 106(i),131(i) Gardening Services to Council Tenants 117 Tree Preservation Order 28183 - Crown Hill Bingo Site, Crown Hill, Rayleigh 204 Tree Planting - ITF School Initiative 306 Rustic Products Price List 1993/94 389 Tree Warden Scheme 468 --

Unfit House Grave Villa, Beckney Avenue, Hockley 531

IS Warehouse Project Grant Aid 231,253,284,381,422 Waste Disoosal Barling Quarry, Barling Marsh - The 106 Agreement 49,73,96 Statutory Licences:- Hockley Vehicle Dismantlers Kirby Ltd Helmsley Metals 218 Carters Yard, Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh 222 Ajay Skip Hire, Gt. Wakering 291 Waste Transfer Station - Carters Yard, Rawreth Ind. Est. Rayleigh 439 Woodland Notice of Motion - Tree Planting 106(i) Community Development Initiative - Wildflower and Tree Whip Planting 307 Spring Bulbs 349 Rustic Products Price List 1993/94 389 Hambro Hill Community Woodland 469

Write Offs Housing Benefit, Community Charge And National Non Domestic Rating - Write Offs 6,147,260,390 ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL MINUTES

1993

February (Part 2) -

l ROCHFORDDISTRICT COUNCIL Ninutes of the Planning Services Connnittee

& a Neeting held on 18th Februarv 1993 Present: Councillors R.E. Vingoa (Chairman), R S Allen, C. Askew, R.H. Boyd, M.C. Brown, Mrs. J.A. Christie, B.A. Crick, G. Fox, Mrs. H.L.A. Glynn, M J. Handford, Mrs. A R. Hutchings, S.N. Jarvis, G.C.A. Jones, Mrs. V.G. Keenan, Mrs. S.J. Lemon, Miss B.G.J. Lovett, C.R. Morgan, T.A. Powell, S A. Skinner, A. Stephens, Mrs. M.W. Stevenson, S.R. Tellis, Mrs. L. Walker, P.F.A. Webster and D.A. Weir.

A~olopies: Councillors P.A. Backers, C.I. Black, Mrs. V.E. Clark, Mrs. J. Fawell, T. Fawell, D.F. Flack, Mrs. J.M. Giles, Mrs. E.M. Hart, D.R. Helson, Mrs. J. Helson, R.A. Pearson and J.M. Roden.

Resolved that the Minutes of the Meeting of 21st January 1993 be approved .g4. as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. 95. NONITORING OF PERFQRNANCB- KEBTINGS OF 30'111JULY. 3RD SEPTRKBRR, SPECIAL PIEETXNGOF 1OTH SEPTEHBERAND 26TH NOVEMBER1992

The Committee were satisfied that all necessary action had been taken. Minutes 459/90 Para. D4 (SOL), 470/91 Para. 15 (DD), 45/92 Para. D2 (SOL) and 48/92 (SOL) were carried forward. 96.WASTEDISPOSAL. BARLINGQUARRY. BARLINGMARSH -DETAILS OFPROWSRDHAUL ROAD (Minute 73/9a

The Director of Development reported that at the request of the Development Services Committee plans which Members had before them showing the route of the above haul road, its four junctions with the public highway and pedestrian barriers at foot crossing points had been referred to this Committee for consideration. The Committee accepted that the following points should be made to the l county Council:-

(i) at its northern end the junction of the new haul road with Mucking Hall Road to be to the west rather than the east of the farm cottage

(ii) the route of the haul road then to run further to the north-west of Church Road and a bund to be constructed between the two roads planted with evergreens and mature trees

(iii) that at its southern end shrubs be provided between the haul road and the residential area of Bakers Grave so as to minimise noise disturbance and that County be pressed to provide an adequate footpath along Star Lane

(iv) the road junctions to be designed with bottlenecks and eighteen inch high kerbs so as to ensure that lorries cannot deviate from the route, ditches to be cut at least twenty-five metres along the highway on either side of the junction and double-width crossing l points to be provided in the haul road at least fifty feet from the junctions fj G 0 1 JSx~nin~ Services

w route controls to be provided for the surrounding area designating the lorry route together with notices on all appropriate routes specifying weight and width restrictions and warning of lorries crossing

(vi) proper crossing points to be provided at the junction of the haul road with public footpaths

(vii) more detailed plans to be provided in due course specifying the precise route of the haul road in place of the rough drawing now submitted

(viii) gates to be provided for all highway crossing points to prevent out- of-hours access to the haul road, and the permitted hours of use of the road to be coincidental with the hours of operation of the site

(ix) the road to be subject to a speed limit of 15 miles per hour for reasons of road safety and to minimise dust and for an automatic wheel-washing facility to be provided at the site which must be used

(x) no vehicles. skips or waste are to be left on the haul road at any time

(xi) all steps are to be taken to protect the environment and habitat of the existing wildlife

(xii) all companies using the haul road with the approval of the site operator to deposit a bond with Corys, the amount to be agreed. In the event of any lorries deviating from a designated route either from or to the site to be refused entry to the site and fined the sum of f50.00 for the first instance and flOO.OO for any subsequent offence, such sum to be passed to either Rochford District Council or Barling Parish Council to be used for addltional landscaping or tree planting in the vicinity of the site.

As regards the final point the Committee were advised by the Solicitor that such requirement could not reasonably be imposed as a planning condition but could be a matter for agreement between the Mineral Planning Authority and the site operator although practical difficulties could be foreseen in enforcing such an arrangement.

Resolved that the County Council be advised of the foregoing comments. (120) (DD) 97. OUALITY ASPECTS OF DmPHFNT CONTROL Winute 336(A)/921

Arising out of the restructuring of the Planning Division when reference had been made to the Audit Commission's report 'Building in Quality' which related to the development control process the Committee were pleased to note the report of the Director of Development which outlined the various recommendations and demonstrated the high degree of compliance therewith by this Authority. In response to a Member who referred to the aspect of enforcement the Director of Development advised that a study of activity which also involved the Solicitor was to be carried out by the Head of Corporate Research and that a report thereon would be made in d course. -

l Pl*nni.nna Services Resolved that the report be noted and:-

(f) That a sample survey of the development control customers be undertaken during 1993.

(ii.) That arrangemants be ma& during the Spring/Summer of 1993 to visit sites and developments of planning interest.

(iii) That a further report be made in due course on enforcement matters (158) (DD,H~R)

98. SCHEDULEOF DEVF.IJZIPHF.NTAPPLICATIONS AND RECOl4MRND4TIO~ The Director of Development submitted a Schedule for consideration and a list of Planning Applications and Building Regulation Applications decided under delegation. l R’asolvad that decisions be made in accordance with the recommendations in the appended Schedule subject to:-

Para. D1 - CU/O653/92/ROC: Ulfa Court. Eastwood Road. Ravlei&

Condition 4 to continue:-

'and these eighteen car parking spaces shall be used solely for parking serving the eight existing and ten proposed flats (as annotated on the submitted plan) at the ratio of one space per flat.'

Condition 5 to continue:-

'including enabling vehicles to enter and leave the site in forward gear, The area shall ba so marked with line hatching on the ground to tha satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupation of the flats hereby permitted.'

Para. D2 - F/0637/92/ROC: Great Wakering Football 6. Social Club, Little l Wskerine Hall Lana. Little Wakering The Committee accepted the recommendation for approval subject to a Legal Agreement governing the days and hours of usa of the existing floodlights to the car park and controlling their orientation and shielding.

Condition 2 to read:-

The lights hereby permitted shall not be used on more than two occasions per week and shall not exceed the following hours:-

Tuesday to Fridays 7.00 p.m. to 9.45 p.m., Saturdays 3.45 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. with no use on Sundays or Mondays,

Para. D3 - F/0678/92AOC: Broomhills. Stambridge Road. Rochford

Para. a4 - LB/O677/92/RoC- Broomhills. Stsmbridpe Road. Rochford

NOTE: Councillors C. Askew, T.A. Powell and Mrs. L. Walker declared a l non-pecuniary interest in these applications by virtue of acquaintance I vith the applicant but remained in the Meating and participated in the discussion and voting thereon. J'lanniw Services

Authority delegated to the Director of Development to approve including the National Rivers Authority requirements regarding sea defences to be conditioned together with appropriate noise attenuation requirements.

In accepting the recommendation for refusal the Committee noted advice from the Director of Development that there was now a second unauthorised caravan on site and it was

Resolved that the Solicitor be authorised to take all necessary action including the issue and service of Notices and action in the Courts to secure the remedying of the breach of planning control now reported. (SOL) para. 7 - CU/O600/92/ROC: Boosevs Nurserv. Southend Road. Rochford 0 iI?!2Ei: Councillor Mrs. V.G. Keenan declared a non-pecuniary interest by virtue of being a regular user of the site and neighbouring residence but remained in the Meeting and participated in the discussion and voting thereon.

Application refused for the following reasons:-

1. The Rochford District Local Plan shows the site to be within the Metropolitan Green Belt and the proposal is considered to be contrary to Policy GBl of the Local Plan and to Policy S9 of the Essex Structure Plan. Within the Green Belt, as defined in these Policies, planning permission will not be given except in vary special circumstances for the construction of new buildings or for the change of use or extension of existing buildings (other than reasonable extensions as defined in Policies GB2 and GB6) or for purposes other than agriculture, mfneral extraction or forestry, small scale facilities for outdoor participatory sports and recreation, institutions in large grounds, cemeteries or similar uses which are open in character. Any development which is permitted shall be of a scale, design and siting that the appearance of the countryside is not impaired. In November 1990 amendments to these Policies were agreed by the local Planning Authority as part of the First Review of the Local Plan. As a consequence Policy GB6 has been renumbered as Policy GB7.

The proposal for development of the site does not fall into any of the above categories and it is the opinion of the Local Planning Authority that no evidence has been presented sufficient to justify over-riding the strong presumptions against such changes of use in the Green Belt not in accordance with Policy GBlO of the Local Plan First Review and Essex Structure Plan First Alteration Policy SH3. The intensification of the very limited sales permitted on this site is considered to be contrary to these Policies and would lead to an intrusive and unacceptable use making it difficult for the Local Planning Authority to resist other such proposals in the Green Belt. t-v\ a Planning Services 2. The site is in a sensitive position close to various road junctions and its intensification could lead to additional traffic movements including vehicles wishing to turn right onto the site to the detriment of the free flow of traffic and highway safety generally on the busy B 1013 contrary to Policy GBlO of the Rochford District Local Plan First Review.

3 The site is within the Public Safety Zone for the Runway 24 approach at Southend Airport and as the proposal would be likely to increase significantly the number of people working/congregating in this area it would increase the number of persons at risk from aircraft accidents contrary to Public Safety Zone policy.

4. The use of the site for retail sales would lead to the loss of amenity to the occupiers of the adjacent residence by reason of noise and disturbance arising from the intensification of the use of the site and in particular from the compound situated immediately l adjacent to this property as well as from the increased use of the car park generated by additional customers attracted to this intensified usa.

Add informativa:-

The applicant is advised that reason number 3 above is based wholly on safeguarding considerations and the Local Planning Authority's copy of the Airport Safeguarding Map can be inspected at the Council's Office (Development Directorate).

The Committee also saw it as appropriate for enforcement action to be taken in respect of the reported contravention6 of the existing planning permission and associated Legal Agreement and it was

Resolved that the Solicitor be authorised to take all necessary action including the issue and service of Notices and action in the Courts to secure the remedying of the breaches of planning control now reported. l (SOL) Para. 8 - F/0684/92/ROC: Adiacent 19 Weir Pond Road. Rochford

Amend Condition 14 by substituting 1800 for 1900 in Clause (a) and deleting 'during this period' from the final sentence.

m: During discussion of paragraph 7 on the Schedule of Development Applications and Recommendations it was

Besolved that Standing Order 1.8 be suspended to enable the remaining business to be transacted.

99. m h COUNTRYPLANNING GENERALDEVELOPMENT (AMQJDMENT)(NO.6~ ORDER 1992: PIANNIN G CONTROLSOVEX TELRCOMMUNICATIONSAPPARATUS

The Director of Development reported on new planning controls over all developments by telecownunications code systems operators within a Conservation Area (except emergency works) and certain specified developments on any other land, the effect of which was to enable the 1 l Local Planning Authority to determine whether prior approval was required to the siting and appearance of the development. Because a determination had to be made within twenty-eight days it was Planning Services

Resolved that authority be delegated to the Director of Development to determine applications submitted under Part 24 of Schedule 2 of the Town & Country Planning General Development Order 1988. (158) (DD)

100. BREACH OF PUNNING CONTROLAT FISHERS FARM. BULLIANE. RAYLEIGH

The Director of Development reported on the unauthorised change of use since May 1990 of this agricultural site for purposes of a skip hire business, storage of twenty skips and the parking of associated commercial vehicles. Members noted the location of the site and that it fell within the Metropolitan Green Belt, a Special Landscape Area and the Roach Valley Conservation Zone. They considered that the unauthorised change of use was contrary to Policies RC3 and RC4 of the Local Plan, caused demonstrable harm by detracting from the rural character of the area and loss of visual amenity by virtue of the intrusive appearance of the development. It was accordingly

Resolved that the Solicitor be authorised to take all necessary action including the issue and service of Notices in the Courts to secure the remedying of the breach of planning control now reported. (19189) (SOL)

101. PARISH REPIWXNTATION AT SITE VISITS

The Chairman reported that at the last Liaison Meeting with the Parish Councils it had been suggested that an additional representative be invited to attend site visits of this Committee.

Resolved that an additional representative from the appropriate Parish Council be invited to attend site visits of this Committee. (CE)

102. ACCESS FOR THE DISABLED

The Chairman congratulated Mr. B. Jones, Building Control Manager and his son on producing a poster to highlight the need to provide access for the disabled as part of a local campaign. -

SCBED"LB OF PLANNINQ APPLICATIONS To BE CONSIDERED BY

PLANNING SERVICES COMHITTEE 18TB FEBRUARY 1993

All planning applications are considered against the background of current Tow" and Country Planning legislation, rules, orders and circulars, and any development, structure and local plans issued or made thereunder. In addltlon, account is taken of any guidance notes, advIce and relevant policies Issued by statutory authoritzs.

Each planning applicatux included in thva Schedule and any attached list of applications whxh have been determLned under powers delegated to the Director of Development is filed with all papers including representations received and consultation replies a* a single case file.

All building regulation applications are considered against the background of the relevant bullding regulations and approved documents, the Bullding Act, 1984, together with all relevant Brituh standards.

The above documents can be made available for r"spectLo" as Commrttee background papers at the offxe of the Dxector of Development, Acacia HoUse, East Street, Rochford. PLANNING SERVICES COMMITTEE 1BTE FEBRUARY 1993

DEFBRRED ITEMS

Il.1 cu/0653/92/Roc TRF CHANGE USE OF OFFICES TO CREATE 10 FLATS ULFA COURT EASTWOOD ROAD RAYLEIGH

0.2 F/0637/92/ROC TRF ERECT FOUR 16M HIGH GALVANISED STEEL COLUMNS EACH WITH 4 X 2200 WATT FLOODLIGHTS GREAT WAKERING FOOTBALL & SOCIAL CLUB LITTLE WAKERING

D.3 F/O678/92/RCC NACB DEMOLISH OUTBUILDINGS AT REAR ERECT 2 STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND ALTERATIONS TO CHANGE THE l "SE TO A NURSING HOME FOR 44 RESIDENTS BROGMHILLS STAMBRIDGE ROAD ROCHFORB

D.4 LB/0677/92/ROC NACB DEMOLISH OUTBUILDINGS AT REAR, ERECT REAR TWO STOREY EXTENSION, COMPLETE INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING HOUSE AND EXISTING COACH HOUSE, CHANGE OF "SE INTO REGISTERED NURSING HOME. BROOMHILLS STAMBRIDGE ROAD ROCHFORD

SCHEDULE ITEMS

5. CC/OO36/93/ROC HJL ERECT TIMBER SOUND BARRIER 2M HIGH AND 16OH LONG OPP l-6 & 30 BEDLOES AVENUE RAYLEIGH l 6. cu/ooo4/93/Roc Mw RE.TENT;ON OF RESIDENTIAL CARAVAN/MOBILE HOME WITH ASSOCIATED STRUCTURES FOR GYPSY FAMILY USE. THE OLD BARN CREEKSEA ROAD CANEWDON

7. CU/O600/92/ROC NACB CHANGE USE OF NURSERY TO GARDEN CENTRE WITH VARIATION OF CONDITIONS ON ROC/661fB2 TO ALLOW RETAIL SALES OTHER THAN GARDEN & HORTICULTURAL PRODUCE BOOSEY NURSERY SOUTHEND ROAD RCCHFORD

8. F/O,684/92/ROC NACB DEMOLISH EXISTING AND ERECT TWO STOREY BLOCK COMPRISING OF 6 X 2-BED FLATS AND 4 X l-BED FLATS AND LAYOUT PARKING ADJ 19 WEIR WND ROAD ROCHFORD 9. OL/0475/92/RQC Jw OUTLINE APPLICATION TO ERECT 26 FLATS (14 X 1 BED, 12 X 2 BED) COMPRISING TWO X 2 STOREY BLOCKS (ONE BLOCK FRONTING SPA ROAD AND THE OTHER TO THE REAR OF SITE) AND PARKING LAYOUT FOR 39 CARS AND AHENITY SPACE ADJ HOCKLEY STATION F. FRONTING SPA ROAD SPA ROAD HMKLEY

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D.l CU/0653/92/ROC RAYLEIGH

ULFA COURT EASTWOOD ROAD RAYLEIGH

CHANGE USE OF OFFICES TO CREATE 10 FLATS

Applxant: LASSERTON PROPERTIES

ZO"l"CJ: Pr,mary Shopping Area. l DEFERRED REPORT: This application hae previously been deferred to enable further negotiations with the applicant with regard to the car parking and servicing arrangements, the provie1on of a clothes washingjdrylng facility for each of the proposed flats and further coneultatlon with residents and business occupiers.

Followrng dIscussIons with the COUNTY SURVEYOR a revised car park layout has been submitted which provldes for 20 car parking spaces withrn the site. These would be allotted: 8 spaces - 1 per second floor flat (as exlstlng); 10 spaces - 1 per proposed first floor flat; 2 spaces - casual parking and vlsitors, etc.

To ensure that the 18 spaces designated for the flats are not used lndlscrunlnately by shoppers, etc. each space is to be barrier controlled by lockable posts; ae has been successfully achieved elsewhere I" Raylelgh Town centre.

The layout of the car park has been 80 designed to ensure that service vehrclee can satrsfactorlly turn, load and unload withln the site. Furthermore, prov1slo" has been made for the storage of refuse bins in a collective manner r" one corner of the site.

With regard to the provlelo" of a clothes washing/drying facility the applrcant has agreed to provide each flat with a tumble dryer facility, thus removrng the need for outside washing lines.

Members may be aware that at present a part of the exleting first floor of Ulfa Court 1s occupied. The applicant has confirmed L" writing that they have let accommodation at 31A/33A, Eastwood Road under a shorthold tenancy agreement on a week to week basis expiring at the end of March.

In response to reconeultatlon FAYLEIQE CIVIC SOCIETY have stated that they fully support the convers~o" of the first floor to flats but raise some reservations about the parking arrangements, particularly service arrangement*.

PAGE 1 Members should note that the above comments do not relate to the revised car park layout which was recommended by the County Surveyor. A copy of this pla e has been forwarded to Rayleigh Civic Society and any subsequent comments raised will be verbally reported to Committee.

Reconsultation has to date generated three letters from RESIDENTS of the second floor flats. Concerns are raised by these residents to poselble car parking problems resulting from the creation of a further ten flats wlthln IJlfa CO"rt.

The original report as updated has been reprinted below for aeslstance :­

RECOMMENDATION: Delegate to the Director of Development to approve subject to the satx3factory conclusion of neighbour consultatrone and the Lmposltron of appropriate conditlons.

APPROVE:

01 COMMENCE IN 5 YEARS The development hereby perratted shall be begun before the expiratlo" of five yeare from the date of this permieeion. 0 02 PARKING AND TURNING SPACE PRO" Prior to the commencement of the development, space shall be provided w1thL" the site to accommodate parking and turning of all vehicles regularly visiting the site, clear of the hlghway and properly laid out and hardsurfaced 1" a manner previously agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, after co"sultat1on with the County HIghway Authority, such space to be maintained thereafter free of any impediment to its designated use.

03 NON STANDARD CONDITION This permission is for ten residential flats which, if implemented, shall be carried out L" its entirety and not in part unless previouely agreed 1" writing by the Local Planning Authority.

04 NON STANDARD CONDITION The car parking spaces numbered 1 to 20 on the hereby approved Plan No. RH7525:92B shall be marked on the flnrehed surface of the parking area to the aatrsfaction of the Local Planning Authorxty prior to the occupatw" of th e flats hereby permitted and thereafter shall be used solely for the parklng of vehicles and for no other purpose. Furthermore, use of spaces numbered 1 to 18 on the approved plan shall be barrier controlled, e.g. lockable posts, in accordance with a scheme to be submitted to and agreed 1" wrltlng by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development.

05 NON STANDARD CONDITION The area hatched on the hereby approved Plan No. RH7525:928 shall be reserved for the loading and unloading of vehxles, eervlng the ground floor buslnese pX?llllS~S, and thereafter this area shall be used solely for thrs rntended purpose.

PAGE 2 06 NON STANDARD CONDITION The area demarcated for the storage of refuse bins on the hereby approved Plan NO. RH7525:92B shall be provided cormnensurate with the occupat1o" of the flats hereby approved. This intended use shall be clearly marked on the site in a manner to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development.

07 NON STANDARD CONDITION Detail8 of foul and surface water dralnage for the site shall be submitted t" and approved by the Local Planning Autority before any work on the site commences. The dralnage worka shall be constructed I" accordance with the approved plans.

08 NON STANDRRD CONDITION Prior to occ"patio", sound insulation works shall be carried out in respect of the dwellings to be provided by conversion, in accordance with a scheme previously aubmltted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

09 NON STANDARD CONDITION The flats hereby approved shall each be provided with a tumble dryer facilrty. None of the flats shall have outside washing lines on the open rear balcony.

REPORT:

This proposal is to change the use of the first floor of Ulfa court from offices to ten residential flats. Since the development of this three-storey block under Planning reference RAY/285/63 - which gave consent for shops on ground floor, storage on first floor and flats on the second floor - the first floor has been subdlvrded into offIces under var~~ue consents. A recent occupier Of part of the first floor wae the Essex County Co""cil careers Office.

It is clear from many of these change of use applications that the issue of car parkrng has been raieed and that consents have been granted, eve" though prOVieU3" has been below adopted etandards, on the basx+ that It is a tow" centre location where greater flexibility can be allowed.

It would seem that the second floor flats have at least eight spaces allotted to them (one per flat) at the current time and the applicant suggests that up to 16 spaces can be provided to the rear for the use of the ten flats - such a provision would be acceptable in terms of the Counc~l'e adopted standards which seek at least 150% provision. Records are not clear on the rights of the ground floor units to have parking spaces to the rear of the alte although a letter L" support of Application ROC/673/81 (Change of use store to offxe) suggested that 19 Eaetwood Road had control under Its lease agreement for one car *pace at the rear. The applicant8 agent has mdlcated in a letter submitted with the applrcation that the ground floor shops have no flP.SXS allocated on their leases and it therefore teems reasonable to accept that parking standards are met.

Members should also note that Policy SAT 16 of the Local Plan encourages the use of upper floors of tow" centre buildings for residential purposes " in order to maLntain vitality and xnterest in town centres after business hours and to ensure the full use of bulldlngs". Clearly this application should be supported on the basis of this polxy. I

PAGE 3 TBE COUNTY SURVEYOR faces no objectron tO the proposal subject to a condition being attached on parklng provision. ANaLIAN WATER recommend Condrtion 5. The RAYLEIOB CIVIC SOCIISTY comment that the proposed 10 flats, together Wrth the exlstlng eight, would require 27 car parkIng spaces if standard met in full, query whether further fire escape should be provided and would not Wleh to see waehlng line6 on balconies. The CBIEP ENVIRONMENTAL BEALTE OFFICER raises no objectron subject to Condltlon 6.

Two letters have to date been forthcoming from RESIDENTS of the second floor flats. Of these two letters one objects and the other makes comments on the iaeue of parking facllltiee and whether provision for the proposed flats can be accommodated.

D.2 F/0637/92/ROC PARISH OF GREAT WAKERING

GREAT WAKERING FOOTBALL & SOCIAL CLUB LITTLE WAKERING HALL LANE LITTLE WAKERINGl

ERECT FOUR 16M HIGH GALVANISED STEEL COLUMNS EACH WITH 4 X 2200 WATT FLOODLIGHTS

Applicant: GREAT WAKERING FOOTBALL & SOCIAL CLUB zonmg: Allotment.

DEFERRED REPORT:

GREAT WARERTNG PARISH COUNCIL raise no obJection but make the following comment :­

The Parish Council support a restrictlo" on the use of the floodl~ghte to twice a week but would recommend that any such condition should include a further restrlctlon that one of these two occasions must be a Saturday. This they conalder would mean that the lights could only used one evening Monday to Friday and would help to elrmxnate posalble problems with noise, etc. to local residents. l

This item wae deferred at the last Committee tO enable a Member site visxt to take place.

It 1s consldered, as was previously reported to Ccmunlttee (the earlier report has been updated and 1s reprinted below for aaeistance), that gzven the recent approvals for floodlxghta elsewhere in the Dlstrlct for sports grounds and the applicants wllllngnesa to have a condltlon imposed on any forthcoming consent to control and limit the use of the lights, that this proposal should be supported.

Investlgatlons =ntO the lawfulneee of the four existing floodlIghta surrounding the football club car park have revealed that these have not received planning consent. The applicant suggests that these have been operatlonal since approximately October 1990. uses the car park area and, purposes Tuesdays to Pridaye

PAGE 4 latter time the lights are switched off except one situated at the southern end of the car park (facing away from resldentlal properties to the south and 0 east) which is used to illuminate the car park until the clubhouse closes at night. Rather than seeking to regularlee these floodllghte by means of a eeparata application it seems prudent to control these lights under the auspices of this current application by way of a Legal Agreement controlling houra and days of use, namely :-

-The existing floodlights shall only be used Tuesday to Friday lncluslve between the hours of 6.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. The exlstlng floodlIght at the southern end of the car park may be used at other tmee whilst the clubhouse is open but must be switched off when the clubhouse LB closed."

Also controlling thalr orientation and shielding to ensure the optimum arrangement is maintained to mlnimisa impact on local reeldents.

UpdatIng the orlg1nal report with reqmct to nelghbour coneultatlone Hembers should note that a total of 33 LOCAL HOUSEEOLDS have obJected to the appllcatio" (inclusive of those noted on two separate.PETITIONS and letters a sent directly to Councilloes.

The previous report and updated recommendation is re-prInted below :-

APPROVE:

01 COWNCE IN 5 YEARS The development hereby permrtted shall be begun before the expiration of five years from the date of this permlasion.

02 NON STANDARD CONDITION The lights hereby permItted shall not be used on more than two ~ccaslone per week and shall not exceed the following hours :- Mondays to FrIdaya 7.00 p.m. to 9.45 p.m., Saturdays 3.45 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. with no use on Sundays.

03 NON STANDARD CONDITION Prior to the first use of the lights hereby permItted, they shall be shrelded - 1" accordance with detaIla agreed in writing wrth the Local Planning Authority - and thereafter retained I" that condition. ,e 04 NON STANDARD CONDITION The existing hardsurfaced car park shown on the hereby approved plan shall be used solely for parking purposes when the new floodlIghts are in operatlo".

REPORT:

Members may well recall the other recent approvals for floodl?.ghtx,g at sports grounds; these being Stambridge NemorLal Ground (ROC/1118/88), Rochford Hundred Rugby Football Club, Magnolra Road (F/0578/91/ROC) and HullbrIdge Sports and Social Club, Lower Road (F/0519/92/ROC).

Of the aforementioned srtes the most comparable to the current appllcatlo" cite is that at Hullbridge. It is similar in the sense that whilst on the edge of the Green Belt it 1s also close to residential propertree and, given the exposed nature of the site, floodlighting would more likely be notxeable from some considerable distance. Consent was granted for that scheme sublect to,limita on periods and txneB of operation and appropriate lights to prevent unnecessary glare.

PAGE 5 It is considered that a similar recommendation can be made on this application given the fact that whxlat the site 18 close to residential properties the l nearest are strll some 60m away. The site is very exposed and the light COlumna are likely to be noticeable from Borne considerable distance. Nevertheless, Counc11 polwy does permit the lnatallation of facilities for outdoor participatory sport and, although it 18 always difficult to predrct the effect of floodlights on adjacent dwellings, it 18 considered that direct glare would be very mxnimal. The applicants have indicated their willingness to have a condition imposed on any forthcoming consent to control and llmlt the use of the lights to strrctly stipulated hours and days of operation, although their preference is for three times a week rather than two, and for the lrghts to be ehlelded 1" accordance with this Authority's requirements.

A wide conaultatlon exercise has taken place, Including the display of eight SITE NOTICES spread throughout the area. To date responses have been received from eight local RESIDENCES, seven of which are located in Ruehley Close and one I" Brougham Close. One letter of oblection includes a PETITION with signatures from 12 different properties Ln Ruehley Close.

Many of the points raised refer to various problems with the current activities on the site (including noise nuisance which apparently occurs off- site when persons leave the ground). With regard to the proposed floodlights the principal concerns raised are related to the likely glare created and Increased noise nuisance caused by evenrng games.

THE COUNTY SURVEYOR considers the proposal to be 'de minimus'.

THE CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL BEALTE OFFICER ra1se8 no adverse comments.

0.3 F/0678/92/ROC PARISH OF STAMBRIDGE

BROOMHILLS STANBRIDGE ROAD ROCHFORD

DEMOLISH OUTBUILDINGS AT REAR, ERECT 2 STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND ALTERATIONS TO CHANGE THE "SE TO A NURSING HOME FOR 44 PJZSIDENTS

Applwant: ASHINGDON HALL RESIDENTIAL & NURSING HOME

Zoning: M.G.B.; Roach Valley ConservatLo" Zone; Coastal Protection Zone; Special Landscape Area.

D.4 LB/O677/92/ROC PARISH OF STANBRIDGE

BROOMHILLS STAMPRIDGE ROAD ROCHFORD

DEMOLISH OUTBUILDINGS AT REAR, ERECT REAR TWO STOREY EXTENSION, COMPLETE INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING HOUSE AND EXISTING COACH HOUSE, CHANGE OF "SE INTO REGISTERED NURSING HONE

Applxant: ASHINGDON HALL RESIDENTIAL & NURSING HOME bbUl77 PAGE 6 zoning: M.G.B.; Roach "alley Co"eervatio" zone; coast.31 Protection zone; Special Landscape Area.

DEFERRED REPORT:

The above two items were deferred at the last meeting to enable further negotiations with the applicant following co"slderatLon of consultation reaponeea. The previoue report %a printed below.

Since the drafting of this original report and as reported verbally at the last meet 1ng, the NATIONAL RIVERS AUTHORITY (N.R.A.) haa objected. It states that ae the site ie in a" area for whxch the exleting flood defences are below the appropriate standard, people and property would be sublect to a rrek of flooding and could lead to loss of life and damage to property. The N.R.A. urgently request that unless the developer 1s prepared to undertake neceseary flood protectlo" works, the application should be refused. Nonethelees, negotiations are continuing and the results of a forthcoming meeting with the N.R.A. and applicant on thrs eubject will be verbally reported to the meeting. Whllat not wFehi"g to prejudrce these negotLatro"s, It should be borne I" mind that although the most recent large wale development by Canewdon Coneultants xncluded xnprovements to the sea defences, two earlier schemes approved and more on a part with the scale and nature of thrs scheme did not Include such improvements. Moreover, one of theee permlssione for office accommodation remuns valid and could be implemented.

ObjectIons have also been received from the ROCHFORD HUNDRED HISTORICAL SOCIETY (R.H.H.S.) and the EOCKLEY, BAWKWELL AND ROCBPORD LABOUR PARTY (H.H.R.L.P..

The former refers to the historical arg"lfLcance of one of the outbulld+ngs which the R.H.H.S. points out, was ueed by Capt. James Harriott, founder of the Thames River Police. This wash house was mentioned in his autobiography and was quoted I" the booklet "History of Rochford". The Society therefore wishes to eee this buildug retained although It should be borne in mind that (1) after examining the Society's ob]ectlone the County Planner's Specialist has confumed that thra building is only of local unportance and does not object to Its removal and (IF) the prev~oue perm~salons, one of which is strll "live" have all granted consent for removal of the outbulLdu,gs.

The H.H.R.L.P. oblects on the foLLowFng grounds :-

(1) breach of Green Belt restrictions;

(il) exte"elo"s are exceeslve;

(lil) no reference to sea wall strengthening;

(1~) totally ansuItabLe for housing of elderly and fraxl people as wlthln a" area of significant flood risk;

(") adlacent to floor mills where nolee "u~sance could be a problem.

I

1 Members of the ROCBPORD HUNDRED AMENITIES SOCIETY (R.H.A.S.) are much concerned that the property has bee" empty for as long and feel that the plans have been well prepared. Although understanding the view of the Parish CO”“Cll, the R.H.A.S. refers to the employment opportu"=tles the home should bring . Whilst wishing to be assured that there is no danger of flooding the Socxty generally supports the application, particularly I" view of the ptev~~us permewions on thra site.

The SOUTHEND HEALTH AUTHORITY etate that the proposal has been dIscussed wrth the applicants and confxms that in principle it meets with the Authority's guldellnee.

The CHIEF ENVIRONMENTRG J%AL.!CE OFFICER report8 that this application slta ie 1" very close proxlmlty to Stambrldge I4111 which 1~ a large x,dustrial complex operating 24 hours a day, seven daye a week. Noise from process activities at the Ml11 could have an mpact on the proposed development, particularly a* +t 1s one which would be considered noise sensitive.

If Members are mindful to approve the applxation he recommends that various condltlons should be attached to any consent granted.

The COUNTY COUNCIL raises no strategFc objection to the proposal and leaves 0 the determlnatlon to the dlacretion of the Rochford District Council. In such determlnatlon the Authority should have regard to the County Planner's Specialist advice regarding the listed building (see orLgina1 report).

No responses/objections have been received from the five remaining national, conservation bodies.

The previous report and recommendation 1s w-printed below :-

STAldBRIWE PARISH COUNCIL opposss the proposal on the grounda that It is 1" breach of Green Belt restrictions and would create a precedent. concern was alSO expressed at the possible increase in the number of elderly and retired persons realdIng I" the Parxsh and the need for "a pro,ect giving incentive to young blood" to locate here.

RECOMMENDED: L&legate to the Director of Development to determine on the completion of co"sultat1ons and receipt of revised plans concernulg the outstanding 1ssuee referred to in the report. l REPORT :

As both this and the following Item concern the same development it 1s suggested they are considered together.

Members will recall that several perm~se~ons for extensions and alterat1one have been granted on this site during the last few years, e.g. ROC/94/86 ­ extenaione and a1terati4na to form hotel, ROC/881/88 - extensions and alterations to form offices, with a major proposal involving new offices, workshope, access roads, etc. being exceptionally permitted for Canewdon Consultants Group Ltd I" March 1991 - RCC/143/90 refers.

Thla current proposal although margInally longer than prevrous permitted extensions is a substantially less intensive scheme than the latest permission and being a" institutional use set in its own grounds does not contravene establIshed Green Belt policy. The addition has been sympathetically designed in relation to the exx+tl"g building, which has been vacant for

PAGE 8 years and subject to vandalLsm, and is felt to be an acceptable use for a fine listed bullding in need of maintenance.

There has been some concern expressed however 1" respect of the possible noise ""lsance to reaidente from the adjoining ml11 complex which operates co"t~""oualy.

The CHIEF ENVIRONMSNTAL BEALTE OFFICER has reservations therefore but these may be overcome by sound 1nsulatLon measuree which he re currently conaiderlng 1" consultation with the agent.

The COUNTY PLANNSR'S SPECIALIST ON CONSERVATION MATTERS states that the design 1s a dlstlnct improvement on previous propoeals and, whilst thie involves the 1OSS of some outbuildinga, this has been agreed on those previous schemes ae being the most practrcal way forward to ensuring a new and viable use which wrll safeguard the future of the lIsted building. Furthermore, these bulldings are of no hiatorx or architectural importance. Overall he has no objectlo" to the proposal subject to various cond~tione and minor alteratLo"e to the design (which the agent has agreed to).

Comments are awalted from the several, national, conservation bodlee that are consulted on such proposals although the ANCIENT HONUHSNTS SOCIETY has obJected on the grounds that the extensions are excessive and threaten to engulf the exlstlng property.

Although the COUNTY SURVEYOR has recommended the application be refused on the basla of an Lnadequate access not wIthi" the applicants control, thrs opinlo" would be reviewed if the applicant were to arrange for improvements to be carried out - s~l1z.r to those required for the previous permission. The agent hae subsequently contacted the land owner concerned and agreed for these improvements to be implemented. These will be incorporated in the revised plane the agent has agreed to submit.

Only one letter has been recerved from NSIORSOURS, the ml11 ownera have vxwed with concern the proposal and, in their option, it is InapproprIate to have this "Se close to the long established ml11 which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

PAGE 3 SCBEDULi$ OF DEVELOPMEWI APPLICATIONS.WITH DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS, FOR DETERMINATION AT TAIS COMMITTEE

5. CC/OQ36/93/ROC RAYLEIGH

OPP 1-6 & 30 BEDLOES AVENUE RAYLEIGH

ERECT TIHBER SOUND BARRIER 2M HIGH AND 160M LONG

Applkcant: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL PLANNING DEPARTMENT zoning:' M.G.B.1 Landscape Improvement Area.

RECOMMENDED Delegate to the Dxector of Development to raise no objections subject to appropriate landscaping condltlons and the explry of the neighbour consultation period.

APPROVE:

01 NON STANDARD CONDITION l Prior to the commencement of the development, a scheme of landscaping shall be agreed and carrred out on site during the next planting season. Any trees, shrubs or hedges which die, are removed or become ser~ouely damaged or drseaaed wIthin five years of planting shall be replaced by the applicants or their successors in title.

REPORT:

This proposal 1s in connection with alleged noise increase as a result of the recent A130 road improvements.

Although there 1s concern about the heLght of the fencing, rt ~8 considered that =*y visual xwrusion would be minimised by landecaplng and, give" the residents' concern, it is coneLdered acceptable; smilar proposals have bee* successfully implemented at the Raylelgh War underpass. NO adverse comments have been received from LOCAL RESIDENTS to date. l

6. CU/0004/93/ROC PARISH OF CANEWDON

THE OLD BARN CREEKSEA ROAD CANEWDON

RETENTION OF RESIDENTIAL CARAVAN/MOBILE HOME WITH ASSOCIATED STRUCTURES FOR GYPSY FAMILY USE.

Applxant: GUY STEVENS

zoning: M.G.B.

PAGE 10 REPORT:

CANeWWN PARISE COUNCIL would look more favourably at a permanent structure being erected at this site.

REFUSE:

01 GREEN BELT - DWELLINGS The Rochford District Local Plan show the site to be within the Hetropolltan Green Belt and the proposal is considered to be contrary to Policy GE1 of the Local Plan and to Polxy S9 of the Eesex Structure Plan. Within the Green Belt, a8 defined I" these policxe, planning perm~sion wzll not be given, except 1" very epec~al cxcumetancee, for the construction of new buildings or for the change of use or extension of existing buildings (other than reasonable extensions as defined in Policies 682 and GB6), OK for purposes, other than agriculture, mineral extraction or foreetry, small scale facilltiee for oUtdoor participatory sports and recreation, institutions I" large grounds, cemeteries or similar uses which are open in character. A"Y development which is permitted shall be of a scale, design and siting that the appearance of the countrysIde 1s not Impaired. In November 1990 amendments to these policies were agreed by the Local Planning Authorxty as part of the Frrst Review of the Local Plan. As a consequence Policy GB6 has been renumbered as Polxy 687.

The proposed development of thle site by means of a change of uee from agriculture to residential use by a gypsy caravan does not fall into any Of the above categories. Whllet mindful of current advice to Local Planning Authorltiea on the exceptional status that may be accorded to gypsy site prO"lZ3l.O" w&thin the Green Belt, It is considered that the proposed "ee I" thLe partaular location ~111 have an adverse impact upon the open and rural character of the countryside to the extent that its appearance would be severely impaired. TO allow the development to proceed would therefore cause demonstrable harm to an interest of acknowledged importance contrary to established and local policies designed to protect the integrity of the Metropolitan Green Belt.

02 The proposed "se of thle site for the permanent stationing of a residential gypsy caravan could not fall to have a signifxant adverse effect on the amenity of nearby dwellings by virtue of a fundamental conflict of 1Lfestyles and actlvltxee that would wnediately result.

REPORT:

Thle site 11.e~ wIthin the Metropolitan Green Belt to the couth of the settlement of Canewdon approximately 200 yards south of Saltings Poultry Farm. untl.1 recently this sl'ce was an agricultural field upon which stands a detached redundant grain store built at about the turn of the century. A recent previous owner of the site took up unauthorised occupation of the s1t.2 in a touring caravan and conetructed without planning permission a number of linked sheds abutting the west side boundary. The site is expased to extensive public views from Creeksea Ferry Road and has been the sublect of a previous appeal in 1987 for use of the site for reeldential purpoees. That appeal was dIsmissed. The current occupant LB c1a1ming gypsy status and OCCUpifX the site r" a residential caravan. ThLe applicatvan is intended to seek authorisatlo" for that occupation.

PAGE 11 The site lies a significant distance from the settlement of Canewdon, although is 1" greater proximity to the scattering of dwellings that exist in this l area.Such proximity is consIdered to be undesirable with regard to this sLte due to the differing lifestyles of gypsiee end house dwellers and the conflict of interests that would engender. The site has mlnlmal screenifig such that the Ullpact of the development on the appearance of the countryside 1s "Ot alleviated and, 1" that regard, would detract from the level Of amenity en]oyed by existing dwellers I" the vlclnlty and persons passing by the site.

Whilst the e1te itself ie capable of provldlng an acceptable living e""uxmment Lnternally, in terms of its anticipated adverse Lmpact on the surroundzng area, it will not.

The site does not lie in proximity to an area frequented by gypslea either recently or hrstorlcally. I" co"cl"sio", lt is considered that even 1" the light of all current advice on self-help gypsy sites directed at DietKiCt Co""cils, thus aLte Fe nevertheless quite Lnappropriate for the use proposed for the s1gnlficant reasons detailed in thus report.

Members' attention 1s drawn to the fact that the unauthorised str"Ct"res the site and previous unauthorised occ"patio" were the subject of Onea" enforcement Lnvestigatlon prxor to this applxant apparently purchasing the site and taking up residence hlmself. Members may wish to give conslderatlo" to the authorisation of enforcement actlo* to Becure cessation of the unauthorised residential occupation of the site, removal of the caravan/mobile home and of the associated unauthorised structures referred to 1" this report.

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL PLANNING - their reply to our co"s"ltatlo"s will be reported verbally at the meeting.

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING STANDARDS - no objection to placement Of caravan provided a"Y servxe connections to the caravan do not act as conduxts for landfill gas. Provided the structures are freely ventilated then no hazard from landfill gas ls likely.

NATIONAL RIVERS AUTHORITY - no objectxx provided surface water from roofe discharged to soakaways and proposed cesspool should be of a sealed watertight constructlo" approved by the Local Planning Authority.

CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL REALTB OFFICER - has no objectvans.

ROCBFORD IWNDRED AMENITIES SOCIETY - do not wleh to make a comment.

Six letters received from two NSIGBBOURS. Representations received state that this proposed development 1s not considered to be appropriate for this 81te and 1s rn appropr~.ate for such a location wlthrn the Metropolitan Green Belt. c0*cer* is also expressed that an approval of this proposal would set a precedent which would be dlfflcult to resist for similar sites 3." the "Xl"lty.

PAGE 12 CU/O600/92/ROC PARISH OF ROCHFORD

BOOSEY NURSERY SOUTHEND ROAD ROCHFORD

CHANGE USE OF NDRSERY 'IQ GARDEN CENT%3 WITH VARIATION OF CONDITIONS ON ROC/661/62 TO ALLOW RETAIL SALES OTHER THAN GARDEN & HORTICULTURAL PRODUCE

Applicant: MR D STRONG zonrng: M.G.B.; Roach Valley Conservation Zone.

REPORT:

PJXOMMEMDATION: Delegate to the Director of Development to determine (a) on the c0mp1etuxl of amendments to the exiatlng Legal Agreement including (L) co"troll~"g the colour/size of signs; (ii) re-siting of the exietl.ng compound; (iii) improving screening and (iv) controlling other displays/storage of inanimate objects in and outside of the exreting/propoeed polytunnels and display areaf and (b) after Lnforming the CLV1.l tiviat LO" Authority (under Paragraph 4, Annex 1 of Circular 2/92) that the Local Planning Authority is minded to grant permissron.

Members will recall recently granting plannulg permissron for four "polytunnele", i.e. translucent plastic str"CtUreB forming horticultural shelters, to replace the large, semi-derelict greenhouse on the site (F/O289 - 0292/92/Rot refer). At that time reference was made to the earlier parmission (ROC/661/82 - for greenhouses, sales office/store) with accompanying Legal Agreement and the =ppZW3*t "se of the site as a garden centre. As the Agreement reetrrcted, amongst other things, the types of goods which could be displayed and sold, this application has been made to obtain the required approval and clarify the Authority's "lewe on such a use.

Although close to Rochford Town Centre the site 1s within the Green Belt where a strict interpretatron of policy would mitrgate against purely retail ueeo. It could be argued that a garden centre was lust such a use. There is clear evidence that the site IS being used for the sale of goods not produced on the site and there is little evidence of any "home grow"" produce. Nonetheless, the replacement of the large glaeahouse by the polytunnels will facrlitate the growing of crops on the property and there has been a tendency over the last decade, in particular, to permit garden centres on such sites. In view of these factore and the general trend in the growth of such establishments, It I,S difficult to see where else these uses could operate successfully, thus, on balance, the above recommendation has bee" made.

HOWeVer, Officers are coneciaus of (1) the need to retain careful control over the use of the site, the type of goods sold; (xi) the strong objections to the present operations on site a8 expressed by NBIGEBOURS from the adlacent dwelling. These ob]ectLone refer to the unauthorised compound situated on the boundary with this nelghbouring property, the intrusive "day-glo" type signs on the car park/forecourt area as well as the "se of the cite for reta11 sales. A fork lift truck operates from the compound cauerng duaress to the adjoining' residence and the structure itself is considered by the neighbours to be visually intrusive. The retalling/exhiblting of produce at the roadside/car park wae also felt to be unacceptable. In addition, the area orLguxally rdentified in the Legal Agreement for the dIeplay of plants being used to dieplay concrete products/garden shede/buildLnge

PAGE 13 l!Wlt~rL~lB. I" view of these forthright and strong objections, a meeting was held between the most se”~or Officers of this Council - including the Chief Executive and the neighbour, to discuss these and other points. A later meeting wae held with the applicant to examine such issues with a view to negotiating a reaeonable use of the site - controlled by a Legal Agreement/condit~ons.

Members should therefore be in no doubt that if the matters referred to on (a) of the above recommendation cannot be rectlfled by the applicant, the proposal Will be brought back to the Planning SC+lIViCe8 com!nittee for further conslderatlo" with a view to taking appropriate enforcement action.

The CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (C.A.A.) has also objected. As the site is wlthln the Public Safety Zone (P.S.Z.) for Runway 24 Approach at Southend AIrport and the proposal is likely to signifxantly increase the number Of people workl"g/congregatLng in the area, it Will contravene P.S.Z. policy. However, the C.A.A. did state that as the applicatron did not originally show an increaee 1" the number of parking spaces nor did lt state the workforce employed or number of v1sltors to the site, it might be able to reverse Its l or1g1n.31 decleion. After receiving rnfornatlon stating that the number of persons employed would range from four to six, depending on the season, and no s1gnLfKant ~ncreaee in the number of cars vlsltlng the site was envisaged, the C.A.A. felt unable to withdraw its objection. In light of the recent perm=ss~ons on this site, which do pennIt slgnlfxant areas to be used for the dleplay/retall of goods and to which no objection was raised by the C.A.A., It may appear contradictory to wFthhold permleeion now for a controlled garden centre use although the current application clarlfles the Intentions more and thus generates the resistance from the C.A.A.. If Members are consequently minded to grant permissIon, the C.A.A. must be 80 informed (under the terms referred to I" the recommendation) to enable the matter to be considered for "calling in" i.e. reference to the Secretary of State for his determx.atlon.

No objectrone have been received from the COUNTY TRADING STANOAR OFFICER, CO”NTY SURYEYOR, ROCRFORD -RED AMENITY SOCIETY or the CBIEP ENVIRONMERTAL SEALTE OFFICER.

If, however, Members are not happy with the proposal and the recommendation to delegate, there rema~na the question of contravent~ons of the origIna l perm~esu3n/Legal Agreement referred to above. These include the "umber and BLZ~ of advert/alg"s beLng displayed; the unauthorleed "se of the demolished greenhouse/compound area; the unauthor+sed dleplay of Inanimate products on the area orIginally limited to dlaplay of grow" plants, etc. and the Commrttee are asked to conalder authorisation of the appropriate enforcement action to the Solxitor.

PAGE 14 8. F/0684/92/ROC PARISH OF ROCHFORD

ADJ 19 WEIR POND ROAD RGCHFORD

DEMOLISH EXISTING AND ERECT TWO STOREY BLOCK COMPRISING OF 6 X 2­ BED FLATS AND 4 X l-BED FLATS AND LAYOUT PAPKING

Applicant: MR A D & HR B T NASH zoning: Residential.

Frontage: 23m. Depth: 43m (ma)

01 COMHENCE IN 5 YEARS The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of five years from the date of thvd permission.

02 MATERIALS PROVISION OF SAMPLES Samples of all materials to be used in the external constructlo" of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development and the use of these agreed materials shall be strictly adhered to.

03 PARKING AND TURNING SPACE PROV Prxx to the commencement of the development, space shall be provided within the site to accommodate parking and turnLng of all vehicles regularly vleLting the site, clear of the highway and properly laid out and hardsurfaced in a manner previously agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, such space to be maLntained thereafter free of any impediment to Ite designated use.

04 NON STANDARD CONDITION The existing access at the western end of the szte should be suitably and permanently closed and the kerb reInstated prior to the first use of the development hereby permitted.

05 NON STANDARD CONDITION There shall be no obstruction to vLslblllty above the height of 0.6m along the entire site frontage.

06 NON STANDARD CONDITION The de'calls required in connection with Condltlon 2 shall include clay pantiles to the roof and flemish bond to all external walls.

07 NON STANDARD CONDITION All wlndowe shall be softwood, double hung allding sashes, painted an approved colour and set back in 1OOmm reveals.

08 NON STANDARD CONDITION Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permrtted, large scale detalled plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority showing the gable parapets, verges, eaves corbels, lintels, cllls, entrance doore, door cases and balustrading and the development shall be built I" accordance with such details.

PAGE 15 09 NON STANDARD CONDITION Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, a scheme Of landscaping, including details of all external paving, shall be submitted t.0 l and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The planting shall be carried out during the first available season following commencement of development. Any trees or shrubs which die, are removed or become seriously damaged or dleeased within five years of planting shall be replaced by the applicant Or their successors in title to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

10 l.BH HIGH BRICK SCREEN WALL A l.Bm high brxk screen wall uelng materials to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority shall be erected along the line marked A to B as shown on the plan returned herewith, commensurate with the occupation of the proposed bu~ldinge.

11 NON STANDARD CONDITION Prior to the connnencement of the development hereby permItted, space shall be provided for car parklng to serve 19, Weir Pond Road 1" accordance with details submItted to and approved in wrltlng by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter thre area shall be retained and used solely for the parkFng of vehicles and no other purpose. 0 12 DETAILS OF SCREENING Details of the screening walls and fencing or other means of screening, together wLth thex posltlonlng, shall be submitted to and approved in wrltrng by the Local Planning Authority before the development is commenced and shall be erected prior to the occupation of the dwelling units.

13 NON STANDARD CONDITION Notwithstanding the submItted western elevation on drawing No. 1110-7, the fxrst floor bedroom window indicated as 'X' on the drawing shall be omltted and the development built as described in the revised floor plan, drawing NO. lllO-3A.

14 NON STANDARD CONDITION All demolition and construction work on the site shall not exceed the following times :-

(a) outside the hours of 0700 to 1900 each day Monday to Friday and 0700 to 1400 on Saturdays l (b) on Sundays or Bank HolLdays

unless otherwise agreed XI writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Furthermore, during this period there shall be no burning of waste materials on the site.

15 ARCRAEOLOGICAL RECORD The developer shall afford access at all reasonable times to an archaeologist nominated by Essex County Council and shell allow hrm to observe the excavations and make records of any items of interest. As much advance warning as possible but not less than 48 hours shall be given to the Essex County Council Archaeology Section (S. Gibson - telephone 0245 437638 - of the commencement of works. Not less than 48 hours notice given to tna Local Planning Authority of the commencement of works.

PAGE 16 REPORT:

ROCRFORD PARISE COUNCIL - no objections.

The site le that of a" existing jolnery works on the north side of Wei,r pond Road, )uat outelde the Rochford ConaervatFon Area.

Members may recall a planning applxation to redevelop the cite under reference ROC/075/88 for a scheme of 12 sheltered housing units. The recommendatxon was supportive of the concept of the change of, "se because the prunary land use zoning 1" Weir Pond Road and the Local Plan is residential and the exrstlng non-conformlng use does cause problems with large vehicles manoeuvring and on/off loading from the hIghway. The woodworking business has grown considerably and would be better sIted on an industrial estate.

HOWIZ?VfX, whllet encouraging the principle the applxatron was refused due to speclfrc lunltations of the redevelopment scheme at that tune, namely, reasons Of overdevelopment, Inappropriate three storey development, conflict with policy regardrng the number of bed spaces, xnadequate private amenity Sp%X and adverse effect on the street scene and the amenities of neLghbours.

This current proposal ie for a two storey block of ten flats, comprrslng BLX 2-bed and 4 l-bed flats. A car park area ls proposed at the rear of the site providing 13 spaces and two addltvanal epaces are proposed at the front of the site with accees from the new access road to be formed from Weir Pond Road. AmenFty area to meet the policy requirements of the Council is proposed. Thva Includes a" area at the front which, although not particularly suitable as a prrvate amenity apace, does provide a pleasant area between the flats and Weir Pond Road.

The COUNTY SURVEYOR recommends Conditions 3, 4 and 5 but, in addition, recommends the omission of the two parking spaces at the front of the site. HOWeVer, I" order to provide casual visitor parkIng and to avoid impinging any further xnto the rear amenity area, these two spaces are to be retaned, but have been reslted so as to gain access from the new access road instead of from Werr Pond Road, as originally proposed.

The SPECIALIST ADVISER OF ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL recommends Condlt~ons 6, 7, 8 and 3 and, I" addltlon, suggests the formation of an entrance door in the front elevatlo". The agent has, however, declined to form a" entrance door, but has desrgned a bay window feature to the ground floor front elevation.

No adverse ccmments have been received in response to other consultations and one letter has been received 1" response to NEIQHBOUR notification and display of PRESS and SITE NOTICES, stating no objections subject to adequate parking being provided within the 8Lte.

In "lew of the alsting non-conforming industrial use of the site which is allocated for Reaidentlal "se and its proximity to the Conservat~o" Area and Rochford Town Centre, the proposed development is considered reasonable.

The CEIEF ENVIRONMENTAL BEALTB OFFICER has no objection subject to Condition No. 14.

PAGE 17 9. QL/O475/92/ROC PARISH OF HOCKLEY

AD., HOCKLEY STATION & FRONTING SPA ROAD SPA ROAD HOCKLEY

OUTLINE APPLICATION M ERECT 26 FLATS (14 X 1 BED, 12 X 2 BED) COMPRISING 5 X 2 STOREY BLOCKS (2 BLOCKS FRONTING SPA ROAD L BALANCE TO SIDE & REAR OF SITE) & PARKING LAYOUT FOR 39 CARS & AMENITY SPACE.

Applicant: BRITISH RAIL PROPERTY BOARD

ZonFng: Residential.

Frontage: 73m (239ft). Depth: 71m (233ft). Density: 86d.ha(35da)

01 RESERVED MATTERS TO BE APPROVED

02 TIME LIMITS (OUTLINE)

03 NON STANDARD CONDITION The detaxls referred to at Condltlon 1 shall ensure that the development LB a." the form of two storey blocks and there shall be no subeequent conversion of the roof voids to form a thxd atorey.

04 NON STANDARE CONDITION The proposed development shall be set clear of a 4.5m x 90m clear vieibillty splay at the junction of the proposed access road with Spa Road.

05 NON STANDARD CONDITION There shall be no dwect accese whatsoever from the alte onto Spa Road.

06 NON STANDARD CONDITION The proposed development shall not commence until such tune as the proposed new access road has been completed and open to traffic.

07 NON STANDARD CONDITION Space shall be provided withln the site to accommodate the parkrng and tur"l"g 0 of all vehicles regularly visltlng the site, clear of the highway and propsrly laid out and paved as may be agreed with the Local Planning Authority after consultation with the County Highway Authority and such epace shall be maintained thereafter free of any unpedlment to its designated use. Furthermore, all parking spaces shall be defined to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

08 NON STANDARD CONDITION Pedestrian visibility splays of 2.lm x 2.lm required at the ]unctlon of the accese with the back of footway.

PAGE 18 09 NON STANDARD CONDITION The carrIageway of the proposed estate road(s) shall be constructed prior to the commencement of the erection of any residential development proposed to have access from such road(s) and the proposed road(e) and turning spaces, where applicable, shall be constructed in such a manner aa to ensure that each dwelling before it 1s occupied shall be served by a properly consolidated and surfaced carrIageway between the dwelings and the existing hIghway. Further, the footways and footpaths commensurate with the frontage of each dwelling be constructed and completed within twelve months from the date of the dwelling.

10 NON STAND- CONDITION At each junction of internal estate roads at which the Local Planning Authority shall dxect, the sad roads shall be 80 formed as to include within their boundarIes a splay on each side giving from each road within the lmlts of such splays a clear and continuous view of traffic on the other road forming the lunctron. Dxmenslons to be decided at detailed layout stage.

11 HEDGEROWS-ADDITIONAL PLANTING

12 TREE AND SHRUB PROTECTION

13 NON STANDARD CONDITION The sitxng and means of access shall be as shown on the revxaed plan drawL"g No. 9208/05 dated 29th December, 1992.

14 1.W HIGH BRICK SCREEN WALL

15 TREE PROTECTION - CONSTRUCTION

16 NON STAND- CONDITION The frontage of the site at the toe of the bank facing Spa Road between the points X and Y shall be defined in a manner to be agreed I" writing with the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development and shall ensure that a mlnlmum width of 2m to the footway is provided and constructed to the satisfaction of the District Highways Surveyor in consultation with the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupatxm of the dwelling unlta hereby permitted and thereafter be malntalned in that condition.

REPORT:

AOCKLEY PARISH COUNCIL object on the followxng grounds :­

traffic generation and the capacity of the exlating infrastructure to absorb the flow and highway and pedeetrlan safety;

precemeal development but acknowledge the Improved block form of the scheme;

retention of hedgerows and trees;

external materlale to be 1" keeping with exrsting development in the area;

they remaln concerned to ensure that the site ~111 not be overdeveloped.

PAGE 19 The application was considered at the Planning Servxee Committee meeting of 26th November 1992 (Item 15) when authority was delegated to approve subject to the receipt of revised plans re-designing the scheme with one block of eight flats and three blocks of srx flats with those blocks fronting Spa Road re-srted a further 2m back into the alte and a srmllar adjustment to the siting of the rear car park. The revlaed plane to incorporate the outcome of negotlatlons on improvements to the footway.

The scheme hae been revised in accordance with the Commlttee*s wishes, in fact crea'clng five separate blocks rather than the four previously indicated and a reconsultation exercise carried out. NO objections have been received from these formal consultees save for the comments of the Hockley Parish Cou"c1l summarised above.

The COUNTY SURVEYOR states that they have no further observations to make subject to previous views expressed.

The COUNTY PLANNER(SPECIALIST ADVICE) acknowledges that the app11cant has responded to the previous crltrcism so that the hedge might now survive on the bank 1" front of the flats.

The CEIEP ENVIRO NMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER has no adverse comments.

The BOUSING HANAQER states no comments.

The ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE raise no ob]ections.

Whilst sympathetic to the views expressed by the Parish Council, some of which repeat polnts previously considered, most of the matters referred to are outslde the applicants control. They have also made every effort to meet the demands placed on them by the Planning Authority and have revlead and improved the scheme twxe to meet objections. There are now no substantive planning or policy reasone for resisting this outline scheme 1" its present form.

PAGE 20 DELRQATRD PLAWWING DECISIONS - 18TR FEBRUARY 1993

I have decided the following applications in accordance with the policy of delegation:

CU/Ob90/92/RCC APPROVE CBAEGE USE OF LAND FROM HIGHWAY To PRIVATE GARDEN LAND FRONTING 7 CASTLE ROAD RAYLEIQH HURNEASS LTD

CU/O691/92/RCC APPROVE CHANGE USE FROM HIGHWAY LAND TO AMENITY AREA IN RELATION TO COMMERCIAL PREMISES LAND FRONTING 5 CASTLE ROAD RAYLEIGH LAND INVESTMENTS (RAYLEIGH) LTD

F/0003/93/ROC APPROVE SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION & FQRl4 GRANNY ANEEXE 53 GOLDEN CROSS ROAD ASAINGDON MR HANNEY

F/OOO8/93/ROC APPROVE VEAICDLAR CROSSOVER 53 LONDON ROAD RAYLEIGH MRS S HIGHSTEAD

F/0335/92/ROC APPROVE ERECT 6 DETACHED BUNGALOWS AED 19 DETACHED HOUSES WITH GARAGES OPP DOULTON WAY RECTORY AVENUE RCCEFORD CROWSTOWE PROPERTIES

F/0350/92/RCC APPROVE DEMOLISH EXISTING BUNGALOW AED EPECT NEW BUNGALOW WINDFIELD CBURCH ROAD EOCELEY ABALL

F/0661/92/ROC APPROVE SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION INCORPORATING GARAQE AND KITCHEN AND ADD FRONT PORCR 8 GRANGE GARDENS RAYLEIGH XATHRYN CCOMBES

F/0668/92/Rm APPROVE EXTENSION To EXISTING SIDE DORMERS 18 BEADOW ROAD HULLBRIDGE V FALCC

PAQE I -

F/0669/92/Rot APPROVB PORCH TO FRONT 28-30 SUDELEY QARDENS HOCXLEY MR P A WILSON

F/D671/92/RCC APPROVE DETACHED GARAGE To REAR 10 WILLINGALE AVENUE RAYLEIGH GARY COLE

F/0673/92/ROC APPROVE ERECT A PORTABLE BUILDING TO USE AS CHANGINU ROOMS AND A STORAGE HUT FOR GROUNDSMAN EQUIPMBNT HOCELEY CCMMUNITY CENTRE WESTMINSTER DRIVE HOCKLEY HOCELEY COMMUNITY CENTRE

FJQ674/92/RCC APPROVS FIRST FLOOR FRONT EXTENSION AND ALTERATIONS INCLUDING ROOF OVER GARAGE (REVISED APPLICATION) l 11 DRAKES WAY RAYLEIGE NR P CHAPLIN

F/0679/92/RC!C APPROVE PORCH TO FRONT 4 BRAMFIELD ROAD WEST RAYLEIGH MR&FIRS L WWINDLE

F/0682/92/ROC APPROVE SINGLE STOREY SIDE S REAR EXTENSIONS 84 RECTORY ROAD RCCHFORD MR & MRS SNOOKS

F/0683/92/RCC APPROVE SINGLE STOREY REAR SUN LOUNGE EXTENSION WITH BALCONY OVER EXTERNAL SPIRAL STAIRCASE BALLARD.5 GORE GOLF CLUB APTON HALL ROAD CANEWDON D & J J CATON

F/D606/92/ROC APPROVE FIRST FLOOR FRONT EXTENSION & EXTENSION TC EXISTING RCDF 17 COPELANDS ROCHFORD J BRCCK

F/D688/92/ROC APPROVE SINGLE STCREY SIDE EXTENSION 5 UPLANDS ROAD BAWXWFsLL MR D HILLS

PAGE 2 F/0692/92/ROC APPROVE SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION 14 OAK WALK HOCKLEY MR & MRS C W BROMLEY

Fj0694/92/ROC APPROVE RE-BUILD DETACHED GARAGE 30 HOLT FARM WAY ROCHFORD UR N MANNING

F/Q696/92/ROC APPROVE VEHICULAR CROSSOVER 43 STAMBRIDGE ROAD ROCHFORD MRW RBBEEHAG

F/Q697/92/ROC APPROVE EXTEND HIPPED ROOF TO GABLE END AND ADD FRONT & REAR DORMERS 41 HAMBRO AVENUE RAYLEIGH HRJGARWOOD

PAGE 3 DEWWA’L’ED BUILDTNQ REQWTION DECISIONS

pPPRovALS a 18TH FEBRUARY1993 1 , PM" II0 I AOrlRESS I DESCRlPTIOW

BR 921540 193 Warwick Road Rayleigh Side Extension

BR 921550 100 Daws Heath Road Loft conversion storage Rayleigh RoOm

BR 921571 Hockley Hall Church Road Underpinning Hockley

BR 92/56S 17 Copelands Ashingdon Fir& Floor Front Extension

BR 921572, Lower Wyburna Farm Two storey Extension to Daw8 Heath Road Rayleigh Farmhouse

BR 921577 5 Uplands Road Hockley Single Storey Side Extension

BR 92/4SlA 19 Ashworths Ashingdon Convert Garage To Study And Build New Garage

BR 92/521A 58 Aldermans Hill Hockley Side Extension, Rcaf On Existing Garage And Bay Windows

BR 921561 31~1 Greensward Lane Bockley Erect Enclosure Over Existing swimming PO01

BR 921564 37 Broadlands Road Loft Conversion and Roof Hockley Extension

BR 93129 15 Downhall Park Way Alteration to Form Ground Rayleigh Floor W C within Existing Understair Cupboard

BR 93130 227 Eastwood Road Single Storey Rear Rayleigh Extension

BR 921566 Little Beeches Beeches Road Alterationa and Rear Single Battlesbridge Storey Extension to Existing kIouae

BR 93114 Wayside Lodge Magnolia Road Erect Garage Rochford

BR 93132 123 Lower Road Hullbridge Underpinning of Porch

BR 921550 17 Highmead Rayleigh Flat Timber Roofed Hasonery Walled Extension to Provide New Garage and Cl Extension to Lou a l BR 92/57S 123 Eastwood Road Rayleiqh Alteration and Addition to Convert Bungalow to Chalet

BR 93/2 43 Hilltop Avenue Ground Floor Extension Hullbridge

BR 93128 112 Aahingdon Road Demolish Existing Store and Rochford Build Extension to Form Qarage/Utility Roan

BN 93110 25 Xilnwood Avenue Hockley Cavity Wall Ineulation

BN 93/11 10 Willingale Avenue Rayleigh Cavity Wall Ineulation

BN 93115 9 Gregory Close Hockley Underpinning

BN 93116 1 White How% Chase Extension to form Kitchen Rayleigh and Study a BN 93121 10 Brooklyn Drive Rayleigh Raome in Roof

BN 93122 5 Eastview Drive Rayleigh Bathroom Extension

BN 93123 42 Westbury Rochford Single Storey Rear Extension

BN 93127 Fis

BN 93134 37 The Mallards High Street Shower Installation Great Wakering

BN 93/3S 63 Alexandra Road Convert office back to Rayleigh Garage/Breakfast Room and Utility Room

BN 93/46 1 Napier Road Rayleigh Erect Chimney to Side of Property

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DELEGATED BUILDING REWLATION DECISIONS

REJECTXONS 18TH FEBRUARY 1993 l I I PLAN NO I ADDRESS I DESCRIPTION

BR 921539 22 Halt Farm Way Underpinning of Oarage Rochford

BR 92/573 Abbey Memorials Rawreth Extension to existing Ind. Est. Rawreth Lane industrial unit RayleFgh

BR 921574 36 Orchard Avenue Hockley Single storey side extension

BR 921576 Albon Engineering Loading canopy to be erected Rochehall Way Rochford to rear of building 0 ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

Minutes of the Pollcv and Resources Committee

At a Special Meeting held on 23rd February 1993 Present Councillors T Fawell (Chairman). P A Beckers. C I Black. R H Boyd. B A. Crick, D F Flack, Mrs H L A Glynn, H J Handford. Mrs J HlZlSO”, G C A Jones. Mrs S J. Lemon, Miss B G J Lovett. C R Morgan, R A Pearson. Mrs M W Stevenson, K E Vingoe, Mrs L Walker, P F A Webster and D A Uelr

Apoloeres, Counclllors Mrs E M Hart and D R Helson

VisItin& Councillou R S Allen. C. Askew. M C. Brown, Mrs. V.E. Clark. G Fox, Mrs. H. Hunnable. Mrs A R liutchings, S N Jarvis. Mrs V G Keenan. T A Powell, S A Skinner. A Stephens and S R Tellls

SETIING THE LEVEL OF THE COUNCIL TAX 1993/94

Pursuant CO Minute 603/92 Members had before them the Budget Book for 1993/94 and the report of the Management Team The Director of Finance said that in essence the Council's budget had bee" set at the Special Heeting in December but the formal procedure had to await the setting of rhe County and Parish precepts which process had now been completed The recommendations were set out in the prescribed format and Members noted that the third recommendation should be amended so as to show

- the amount of f23,683.51&3 in sub-paragraph (a) - the amount of f 5,817,618 in sub-paragraph (c) - the amount of f74 34 in sub-paragraph (e)

and that the Committee Budget Summary as set out I" Appendix 2 of the report showed the poslrion prior to the Special Meeting I" December; the revised estimates for 1992/93 and 1993/94 being show" on page 1 of the Budget Book. I

In response to a question from a Member the Director of Finance said the Council could if it so wish,ed offer a discount to residents if they paid in full before the first instalment date but that such a scheme, the cost of which would be a charge on the general fund, had greatest appeal for those authorities with the poorest collection record That was not the case at Rochford. indeed because of the Council's excellent collection record the effect of over-performance on the collection fund could be passed on to all Council Tax payers which would produce a reduction of C15.54 on a Band D equivalent property for the coming financxal year Reference was also made to a statement by Government that if Councils contalned their expenditure satisfactorily the charge on a Band D property should be no more than f30 higher than the former Community Charge. It was clarified that this was Intended to be calculated on two occupants on which basis Members noted that Rochford satisfied the criterion Another Hember saw it as anomalous that whereas under Community Charge a single person paid half the amount of a married couple there would now be a discount of 25% to the former

The Committee congratulated the Officers concerned for their efforts in making It possible to ,achieve a budget wlthln the target set and below the cappJ.ng Level. 'Lherebd improvlng the Counc~l's ability to set a budget , below SSA 1" 1994/95 w RECOMMENDED. (1) That the following, ac1 wbmltted L" the Budget Book. bc approved:-

(a) the revl-;ed l-e"e""e estimates for the year 1992/93 and the revenue estimates for 1993/94

(b) the revised capital programme for the year 1992/93 and the capital programme for 1993/94

(c) the manpower estimates for the year 1993/94.

I (2) That It be noted that, at Its special' meeting d" 15 December 1992, the Council calculated the following amounts for the year 1993/94 I" accordance with regulations made under Sectlo" 33(5) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992:-

(a) 27.322.26, berng the amount calculated by the Council. I" accordance with regu1at1on 3 of the Local Authorltles (Calculation of Cou"cll Tax Base) Regulations 1992, as 1t.s council tax base for the year.

(b) Part of the Council's Area Parishes: Ashingdo" 1.066.05 Barluxg Magna 610.24 Canewdon 618.32 Foulness Island 75.34 Great Wakerlng 1.744.41 Hawkwell 3,951.90 Hockley 3.506.65 Hullbridge 2,381.56 Paglesham 90.78 Rochford 2.378.74 Stambridge 191.48 Sutton 54.91

being the amounts calculated by the dw"c11, in accordance with regulatron 6 of the Regulations. as the amounts of Its council tax base for dwellings I" those parts of Its area to which one or nmre special Items relate.

(3) That the following amounts be "w calculated by the Council for the year 1993/94 in accordance with Sections 32 to 36 of the LOCd Government and Finance Act 1992:-

(a) f23.683,518 beelng the aggregate of the amounts which the Council estunates for the Items set out I" Sectlo" 32(2)(a)-(e) of the Act

(b) f17,865,900 being the aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for the items set out I" sectlo" 32(3)(a)-(c) of the Act

(c) f5.817.618 be the amount by whrch the aggregate at 3(a) abqve exceeds the aggregate at 3(b) above, calculated by the Council, I" accordance with Sectlo" 32(4) of the A t. as 1ts budget requirement for thezyear x J\ Cd) f3,786,497 being the aggregate of the hums which the council eStlmates ~111 be payable for the year into Its general fund I." respect of redlqtrlbuted non-domestIc rates, revenue support grant and addltlonal grant xuxeased by the amount of the sums which the Council estimates ~1111 be transferred L" the year from 1ts collectron fund to It5 general fund 1" accordance with Sectlo" 97(3) of the Local Government Finance Act 1988

(e) f74.36 bewig the amount at 3(c) above less the amount at 3(d) above, all dlvlded by the amount at 2 above, calculated by the COU"Cl1, 1" accordance with section 33(l) of the Act, as the basic amount of Its council tax for the year

(I-1 f240.918 being the segregate amount of all specral items referred to I" section 34(l) of the Act

(g) f65.52 being the amount at 3(e) above less the result given by dlvidlng the amount at 3(f) above by the amount at 2(a) above, calculated by the Council. ,n accordance wrth section 34(2) of the Act, as the basrc amount of Its council tax for the year for dwellings in those parts of Its area to whxh no special Item relates

(h) Part of the Cotincil's Area f Ashingdon 77.94 Barling Magna 85.18 Canewdon 80.88 Foulness Island 94.72 Great Wakering 82.72 Hawkwell 79.44 Hockley 78.44 HullbrIdge 76.96 Paglesham 82.04 Rochford 82.98 Stsmbrldge 78.58 Sutton al.55

being the amounts give" by addlng to the amount at 3(g) above the amounts of the special Item or Items relating to dwellings in those parts of the Council's area mentioned above divided I" each case by the amount at 2(b) above, calculated by the Council, in accordance with section 34(3) of the Act, as the basx amounts of Its council tax for the year for dwellings I" those parts of its area to which one or more special Items relate

(1) -

being the amounts given by multlplylng the amounLs aL 3(g) and 301) above by the number which. in the proportion set Out I" Section 5(L) of the Act, 1s applicable to dwelling-. listed L" a particular va1uat1on band dlvlded by the number whLch in that proportion 1$ applicable to dwelllng7 llsted I" valuation band D, calculated by the Council. In accordance with =ectlon 36(l) of the Act, as the amounts to be taken Into account for the year in respect of categories of dwellings listed 1n different valuatron bands.

(4) That it. be noted that for the year 1993/94 the major preceptlng authority has stated the following amounts III precepts Issued to the Council ln accordance wrth section 40 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, for each of the categories of dwellings shorn below:-

Preceptlng Authority - Essex County Council

Valuation Bands

A 287.88

B 335.86

C 383.84

D 431.82

E 527.76

F 623.74

G 719.70

H 863.64

(5) That, having calculated the aggregate in each case of the amountsat 3(1) and 4 above. the Council. in accordance wth Sectron 30(Z) l of the Local Government F~~ancc Act 1992, hereby sets the following amounts as the amounts of counc11 tax for the year 1993/94 for each of the categories of dwellings shown below:- l ROCHFORDDISTRICT COUNCIL

Minute3 of the Council At an Extraordir,arv Meeting held on 23rd Februarv 1993. Present: Councillors C.R. Morgan (Chairman), R.S. Allen, C. Askew, P.A. Beckers, C.I. Black, R.H. Boyd, M.C. Brown, Mrs. V.E. Clark, B.A. Crick, T. Fawell, D.F. Flack, G. Fox, Mrs. H.L.A. Glynn, M.J. Handford. Mrs. J. Helson, Mrs. M. Hunnable, Mrs. A.R. Hutchings, S.N. Jarvis, G.C.A. Jones, Mrs, V.G. Keenan, Mrs. S.J. Lemon, Miss B.G.J. Lovett, R.A. Pearson, T.A. Powell, S.A. Skinner, A. Stephens, Mrs. M.W. Stevenson, S.R. Tellis, R.E. Vingoe, Mrs. L. Walker, P.F.A. Webster and D.A. Weir.

A~010aies: Councillors Mrs. J. Fawell, Mrs. E.M. Hart, D.R. H&son and J M. Roden.

104. MINUTES a Council had before it for adoption under Minute 103 the recommendations of the immediately preceding Special Meeting of the Policy & Resources committee, the preamble to which was read out by the Chairman of the Committee who then made the following statement:

"Chairman, Colleagues, Ladies and Gentleman,

In presenting a budget to you here tonight I am delighted to say it already has the approval of the majority of Council Members and is significantly below the capping level set for this Authority by the Government.

This current year has been a time for critical re-examination of all of our policies and a number of difficult decisions needed to be made not least by Members. When I recall the setting of the 1992/93 budget at this same time last year, the atmosphere of the Council was gloomy, coupled with a feeling that the budget had in actual fact been decided elsewhere. Indeed, the budget that was set last year included a further requirement that nearly f300,OOO worth of savings had to be identified during the course of the year.

Merely to accept the situation, or do nothing and hope for better times, is not the Rochford way. We decided to address the problems in a positive manner. In this way, we believed it would be possible to manage any service changes in an orderly manner.

What has been achieved in the past year? We maintained our high profile campaign to receive a far fairer SSA settlement. There was no acknowledgement from the Government of the reasonableness of our case and it was, therefore, extremely pleasing to receive the highest percentage increase in SSA of all Essex Districts. Despite that achievement do not think we can afford to relax our stance on the need for a better SSA. It is still the lowest per head of population in Essex and one of the lowest in the -country. --We must not lose any of the ground that has perhaps only temporarily been gained.

We have been extremely successful in reducing our day-to-day expenditure. This has been achieved as you know by re-negotiating all of the Council's contracts, taking out of the budget all non-essential items of expenditure l and reducing our staffing by 10% over the next two years. These were not easy decisions that the Members had to make Finally we have fJber202 Fxtraordinarv Council identified a number of small landholdings which are surplus to requirements and the Council will be disposing of these at an opportune time.

Turning now to the budget for 1993/94 the Capital Programme for general fund activities is once again small - indeed very small - and will be concentrated on high priority works. The Council's representations as regards the provision of housing have been most successful. The Government limit for the whole of the Council's Capital Expenditure has been increased by 13% to f1.212 million. This is because our Council allocates the bulk of the Capital Programme to Local Authority Sponsored Housing Association Grant Schemes. This means that the Council transfers its authority to spend to housing associations. By doing this, much- needed houses for rent are built in the District at no cost to the District Council and I am pleased that the Government has actively recognised this very good relationship that we have with the housing association movement.

The Revenue Budget for next year is set at f5.577 million and this is 3 3% less than this year, only 3.9% above our SSA and 4.3% beneath the capping level. These are very impressive and encouraging figures. They equate to a charge to our residents of f81.06 for a Band D property. It will be possible to reduce this figure by f15.54 as a result of the information given earlier by the Director of Finance on the better than expected collection of the former Community Charge.

Although the Council is reducing expenditure, it must not be assumed that nothing new is actually taking place, because the Council is actively encouraging residents to take the initiative on community action through the efforts of the Community Liaison Officer. The Council hopes to enable a number of projects to take place by forging ever closer links with our colleagues in Parish Councils and I believe we can achieve a great deal in this enabling role and will continue to promote the image of Rochford as the Green Belt District not only of Essex but of the country.

Including the Essex County Council precept of f431.82 per Band D property, (I'm pleased they didn't change that to&y) the charge to Rochford residents excluding Parish expenses will be f497.34. As mentioned at Policy & Resources if you take the similar Community Charge for last year of a two-person household amounting to f486.00 you will see that the majority of households in the District will suffer an increase of only 2.3%. Those households in the lower bands will indeed be better off.

Chairman, this is a sensible, prudent aad caring budget and I believe that the Council Tax for Rochford will be one of the lowest in the County. Our problems are not entirely behind us but we can go forward knowing that the majority of the difficult decisions have already been made and hopefully are a thing of the past".

In considering the budget as presented some Members saw the concept of Council Tax as being no fairer or less anomalous than either the former Community Charge system or the previous rating system. They saw it as lamentable that so much public money had been expended on the transition to each new process without any discernible benefit. Indeed there had been a loss of efficiency because the costs of collection had risen. l -

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Other Members considered that the problem lay with those who had steadfastly refused to pay and were not enamoured of the alternative of local income tax as propounded by critics of the existing system since that would merely increase the burden on that section of society which already contributed.

Members also reiterated their concern that the SSA system was incapable of producing rationally-based assessments of spending need even between neighbouring authorities. They expressed the view that by persisting in the application of a discredited formula the Government was preventing efficient Councils such as Rochford from delivering quality services to its residents, and eroding local accountability which was seen as running counter to democracy. pesolved that Minute 103 be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. (31758)(DF)