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MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON WEDNSDAY, 25TH JANUARY 2017 AT
7.30PM IN WODSON PAVILION, COLD CHRISTMAS LANE, THUNDRIDGE

PRESENT: Cllr R Parkins (Chairman), Cllr S Bosson, Cllr B Hawes, Cllr J Spackman, Cllr M Spackman, Cllr B Taylor, Cllr C Brigden.

Clerk: Belinda Irons

PUBLIC: 4

17.01 Apologies for absence Cllr B Shearman 17.02 Declarations of Members Interests (pecuniary, non-pecuniary, personal)

  • Cllr Taylor:
  • High Cross Church: Beechwood Homes proposed development

Personal interest

17.03 Minutes of the meeting: 17th November 2016:
Minutes of the meeting were agreed as a true and correct record of the meeting and were duly signed

17.04 Public discussion: limited to 15 minute
Potholes between Hanbury Manor entrance and the roundabout River Rib bridge: leaves on bridge are a slip hazard.
17.05 Planning:
Planning applications:
3/17/0054/LBC Listed building application 3/17/0053/FUL
The Feathers Inn, Cambridge Road, Wadesmill Erection of external lighting, replacement of cellar doors, creation of patio area to rear, removal of and replacement of tarmac to front and landscaping works: no objection The Feathers Inn, Cambridge Road, Wadesmill
Planning application 3/17/0047/LBC Listed building application
Retrospective application for the alterations of existing doors on the 1st floor: no objection Hanbury Manor Hotel, Cambridge Road, Thundridge
3/17/0001/LBC Listed building application
Internal alterations to include the replacement of 12 pairs of double doors. Replacemet of double doors with fully glazed

‘signature’ door, with moulded surround

incorporating lighting. Blocking up of 2 x doorways. Replacement of suspended tiled ceilings with plasterboard ceilings. Addition

of glazed screen to ‘Old Vestry’ to create an

additional meeting room. Addition of raised altar area to Poles Hall. Upgrading of toilet facilities. General redecoration works.

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Changes to floor coverings. The addition of various bar areas, media screens and fixed

desks and seating. N no objection

The Feathers Inn, Cambridge Road, Thundridge
3/16/2833/LBC Listed building application
Alterations to 1st floor window at the rear to create a doorway fire escape. Addition of metal walkway fire escape platform across a single storey roof and metal stairway to the ground floor storage area. Section of existing parapet wall removed to allow for new fire

escape route. No objection

Planning decisions:

  • 3/16/1431/FUL
  • Home Farm, Wadesmill

  • Decision awaited
  • Demolition of single storey blockwork

addition. Change of use with alterations to East Barn to provide three residential dwellings.

Objection: highways/overdevelopment of site

Application for the variation of condition 1 (Time Limit for Commencement) and condition 25 (Restoration) of planning permission 3/1228-13 to extend the life of the sand and gravel extraction and restoration via landfill and to amend the restoration details at Westmill Landfill Site, Westmill Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0ES: response by 14th September
3/1228-13 3/16/2468/HH Permission granted
Little Duncans, North Drive, High Cross Raising roof to create 1st floor and replacement garage
3/16/2434/FUL Permission granted
Nine Acres, High Road, High Cross Change of use for additional 5 x mobile homes with parking spaces and access road HC Motors, High Road, High Cross Demolition & rebuild of existing fire damaged garage/ workshop
3/16/2194/FUL Decision awaited

3/16/1837/HH Permission granted
7 Youngsbury Lane, Wadesmill Proposed single storey side extension (amendment to previous approval 3/16/1837/HH)

Cowards Barn Cowards Lane Thundridge Hill Thundridge Erection of stable block

3/16/2395/HH Permission granted

48 Ermine Street Thundridge

3/16/2366/LBC

Alterations to outbuilding to create office to include alterations to fenestration and insertion of flue

Permission granted

Rennesley Farm Ermine Street Wadesmill Swap existing 11.5m monopole. Replace with 11.97m Alpha Streetworks monopole, equipment cabinets and associated development

3/16/2293/FUL Permission granted

  • 3/16/2266/LBC
  • The Feathers, Wadesmill

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  • Listed building permission granted
  • Windows to front and rear facades to be

changed to softwood casements, construction with double glazed sealed units, painted to finish to match existing.

  • The Feathers Inn, Wadesmill
  • 3/16/2513/LBC

  • Listed building permission granted
  • Internal alterations and refurbishment to

include: redecoration of wall coverings and fixtures. Removal and replacement of some flooring with all other flooring retained and made good. Retained wood flooring to to be sanded and re-waxed. All communal toilets and bedroom bathroom to be upgrades with new sanitary ware with all existing wall and floor tiles removed and replaced with new. Redecoration of all bedrooms. New light fittings throughout. New fire doors to first floor

  • 3/16/2245/LBC
  • 2 Cambridge Road, Wadesmill

Listed building permission granted 3/16/2587/HH Permission granted
Single storey rear extension 9 Anchor Lane Cottages, Anchor Lane, Wadesmill Two storey rear extension
3/16/2674/HH Permission granted
Oak House, 2 Poles Park, Thundridge Proposed single storey rear & double storey side extensions to existing garage outbuilding. New patio.

Other planning matters EHDC District Plan: awaiting results of public consultation SLAA: sites assessed as Group 2: Thundridge Parish Council has written to EHDC to support the Group 2 classification.

Canterbury Park: Enforcement: no further action has been taken. Street naming and numbering issues: The Clerk will write again to EHDC and the Post Office to press for action.

ACTION: CLERK

North Drive: the drains are being installed. The proposed sculpting to divert water is still being discussed.

Footway connection: the plans are awaited. Hedging: submitted plans have been approved for a mixed native hedge. Cllr Bosson will recommend that temporary fencing is installed to protect new planting.

The boundary between the play area and the rear of the properties in High Road may need a retaining wall due to the height of the land.

The utilities trench in High Road is collapsing and needs to be reinstated correctly by the developer.

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The chief designer, Michael George, is due to visit the site to discuss undertakings with households in North Drive.

Ware North: a meeting is still awaited as the Ware Town Councillor is not available during working hours.

Beechwood Homes, North Drive, High Cross: Update on meeting with EHDC & Beechwood Homes:

Thundridge Parish Council wrote to the Diocese of St Albans and the Bishop. The response from the Bishop was that the sale of the land would proceed.

An initial meeting was held with EHDC Cllr Andrews and officers. In summary, EHDC still does not have an adopted District Plan, and does not have a 5 year land supply. As a result, applications which are refused by EHDC are likely to be granted at appeal.

Beechwood Homes was supportive of some of the suggestions put forward by Cllrs Bosson, Hawes and Parkings, but firm agreement was not forthcoming. Beechwood Homes would appear to have purchased the land from the Diocese of St Albans and are determined to develop it for housing.

Beechwood Homes clearly stated that they have no responsibility for the gravel track to the church, and have no intention to be involved with it, despite it being pointed out that this will be the main entrance into the site for HGVs etc.

Councillors who attended these meetings made it clear that they were not offering support to Beechwood Homes for the development, and were also not working with Beechwood Homes to bring the development forward. Councillors stipulated that the meeting was to talk informally about issues pertaining to the site. Thundridge Parish Council will only make formal comment on the application once it is received from EHDC. Beechwood Homes are due to submit an application in the very near future.

17.06 Thundridge Parish Neighbourhood Plan
The Clerk was reminded to upload minutes of meetings to the web site.

ACTION: CLERK

Report by the Chairman of TPNP: Simon Rayner-Langmead Simon Rayner-Langmead presented the Parish Council with a detailed formal update and the draft housing survey. The update will be available on the web site.

Report by the Treasurer of TPNP: not available. Parish Area: confirmation of area to be included. Following extensive discussion at previous Parish Council and Neighbourhood Plan meetings, Parish Councillors agreed the Parish Area to be submitted will exclude the land allocated by EHDC for the Ware North and East proposed development.

PROPOSAL: That Thundridge Parish Council herewith ratify the Parish Area to be the whole area excluding that part of the Parish area designated by East

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Herts District Council for inclusion in Ware Town Council Neighbourhood Area to deliver the Ware North and East proposed development. PROPOSED: Cllr

Parkins, seconded Cllr J Spackman. AGREED AND RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY. The Clerk will produce the required documentation with the assistance of the planning consultants.

ACTION: CLERK

Constitution:

PROPOSAL: That Thundridge Parish Council herewith ratify and adopt the Thundridge Parish Neighbourhood Plan Constitution. PROPOSED: Cllr Parkins,

seconded Cllr Bosson. AGREED AND RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY. Locality: financial and technical support: £5,000 grant has been received from Locality.

Housing survey: update: The survey was received today prior to the Parish Council meeting. Councillors needed more time to fully understand the questions being posed. Councillors agreed to review the draft housing survey. There are some amendments to be made to the draft before it is submitted to Councillors for consideration. It was agreed that a meeting to formally review the document will be held on Sunday, 5th February, with formal ratification to take place at an Extraordinary Meeting which will take place on Monday, 6th February at 7pm in Wodson Pavilion.

PROPOSAL: That Thundridge Parish Council herewith ratify the housing survey produced by the Thundridge Parish Neighbourhood Plan Advisory

Committee. On hold: for ratification at the Extraordinary Meeting to be held on Monday 6th February at 7.00pm

Public Consultations: dates: 22nd & 25th February. Insurance: the Clerk has contacted Zurich Insurance which has advised the Neighbourhood Plan Advisory Committee is covered for its activities under the Parish Council insurance policy.

17.07 Councillor Portfolio reports:

Cllr Parkins

High Cross Church driveway: further discussion and investigation regarding ownership need to be undertaken.

Dog bins: location map: to be produced in February. Hanbury Manor drains: The landlady of the Sow & Pigs has arranged a meeting with Thames Water on Friday, 3rd February at 10am. Cllrs Brigden, Taylor, M & J Spackman will attend. The Clerk will contact the Environment Agency to request their attendance.

ACTION: CLERK

The Pyghtle, Thundridge: Footpath tree roots: ongoing

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Westmill Liaison Meeting: minutes of a recent meeting have been received. The Chairman reported that EHDC are pressing for the site to be closed and capped off as soon as possible. However, works are still being undertaken.

Parish Paths Partnership (P3): Cllr Brigden reported that members of the group are in close liaison and have succeeded in getting a number of cross-field paths reinstated with the help of the HCC Rights of Way Officer.

Cllr Bosson

New Homes Bonus: the Clerk will chase EHDC for further information.

ACTION: CLERK
Cllr Brigden

Potholes: a number of potholes have been repaired but the repair has not lasted and now need to be repaired again at additional cost to the tax payer. Cllr Brigden commented that it would be preferable to repair the potholes once, and do the work correctly.

Highways: Meeting with HCC Cllr Andrews re crossing: The meeting was arranged to consider the following road traffic issues along C187 between Thundridge Industrial Estate and Clarkson Memorial, Wadesmill.

1. Traffic speed 2. Road surfacing 3. Road signage 4. Double parking 5. Road crossing arrangements 6. The sink hole outside of Thundridge Village Stores

It was agreed that traffic was very heavy but reasonably polite and that at non busy periods traffic speed was excessive, often reaching 50 – 60 mph in a 30 mph area.

The road surfacing had become very poor, especially the anti-skid stretches, and that there were small potholes where cat's eyes had been removed.

The road signage had seriously deteriorated and was largely unreadable. The south side chicane right of way notice was missing leading to road user confusion. Other signs, such as the no entry signs at the north end of Ermine Street were now colourless and useless.

This stretch of road had not been well maintained and was now not user friendly to cyclists.

Double parking by the Industrial Estate was still a serious problem and parental double parking along both the C187 and Ermine Street at school pick up times was an important issue.

Road crossing arrangements were both unnecessary and potentially dangerous. Cllr Andrews made the following recommendations:

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1. He would discuss the use of fixed warning & information signs between the first 30 mph sign and the chicane. The same would apply to the Wadesmill stretch.
2. That he would check the working of the flashing school warning lights (as they were not working at that time).
3. The smiley electric warning signs (SIDs) would not work and he would not go along that route.
4. That he would discuss with Highways how this stretch of road could be cleaned up and road signage improved, replaced & repainted.
5. That he would speak to the police again about the double parking issue, emphasising that cars should be parked on the road not with 2 wheels on the pathways.
6. That he would (in fact did) speak to Highways with regard to the sink hole outside of the village stores being investigated.
7. That he expected action on the above issues in the early months of 2017.

The meeting was agreed by both councillors to have been both useful and Informative.

Thundridge Old Church: Motion to be put to Thundridge Parish Council that:

“In reviewing English Heritage sites within the Parish boundary, Thundridge

Parish Council strongly opposes any sale or development of Thundridge old

church and/or the church yard.”

To be proposed by the Chair, Cllr R Parkins Points in favour of the motion: The old church is an English Heritage site. It is the most well-known & visited historical site in the parish, visitors coming from far afield and also locally.

It is a recreational area, one of the very few in the parish, used by families as a picnic area and dog walkers.

It is one of the few accessible beauty spots in the parish with outstanding views of the local countryside.

It is an area of beautiful Yew trees and an excellent wildlife habitat. According to EHC Pre Submission District Plan 2016 document (chapter 10, Villages item 1V, sections d) & f)) any proposed development in the parish should not:

“Not represent the loss of a significant open space or gap important to the form and/or setting of the village.”

“Not unacceptably block important views or vistas and/or detract from the openness of the countryside.”

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Councillors discussed this issue, and fully supported the position, with a recommendation that the old church remains in the Neighbourhood Plan document as a heritage asset.

PROPOSAL: Following a review of English Heritage sites within the Parish boundary, Thundridge Parish Council strongly opposes any sale or development of the Grade II* listed English Heritage Building ID 356028, Remains of Old Church of St Mary and All Saints, Thundridge or the church

yard.” PROPOSED: Cllr Parkins, seconded Cllr Brigden. AGREED AND RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY.

Thundridge Parish Council will ensure that this decision is reflected within the Thundridge Neighbourhood Plan.

Cllr Hawes

High Cross Conservation Area appraisal: EHDC has stated that it will conclude the review of existing Conservation Areas before a Conservation Area for High Cross will be considered. Councillors supported Cllr Hawes view that High Cross should be a priority consideration as it currently has no protection and areas of high importance could be lost. The Clerk will contact Cllr Andrews to request a review.

ACTION: CLERK

Parish Council revised logo: Councillors agreed the revised logo was very good and agreed its use.

Cllr M Spackman

Allotments: tenancy and rent review: ongoing. Thundridge Business Park: parking issues: see Cllr Brigden’s meeting with Cllr Andrews above. The Police have been contacted again.

Cllr B Taylor

New notice boards and Bus Shelter: new notice boards have been installed near The Feathers, Wadesmill, opposite the Sow & Pigs, Thundridge, and at Cold Christmas. A new bus shelter has been installed at Wadesmill.

A complaint was made to the bus shelter installation team by a nearby resident. A written complaint has been received from a resident of Cold Christmas stating the notice board is in a dangerous position and needs to be moved off the verge opposite her property. Councillors have inspected the site, and believe that it is the best site for the notice board. It is not immediately outside a property. The Clerk will write to advise the householder of the Parish Council decision.

ACTION: CLERK

Cllr Spackman suggested that Thundridge Parish Council and Standon Parish Council jointly renovate the notice board at Standon Green End. ACTION: CLERK

17.08 Risk Assessment: the Risk Assessment has been circulated by email to all
Councillors for comment.

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PROPOSAL: That Thundridge Parish Council herewith adopt the Risk Assessment with immediate effect. PROPOSED: Cllr Bosson, seconded Cllr J

Spackman. AGREE AND RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY.
17.09 Standing Orders and Financial Regulations: review and adoption: Standing Orders and Financial Regulations have been circulated by email to all Councillors for comment.

PROPOSAL: That Thundridge Parish Council herewith adopt Standing Orders and Financial Regulations with immediate effect. PROPOSED: Cllr Hawes,

seconded Cllr M Spackman. AGREE AND RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY
17.10 Finance
Itemised Payments will be shown on a separate Appendix to the minutes Accounts to end of December 2016.

Summary of Accounts:

Brought forward: Plus income:
£63,868.27 £0.00
Less Payments: Month end total:
£1,344.00 £62,524.27

PROPOSAL: That Thundridge Parish Council herewith agree the payments presented by the clerk for payment, and instruct the signatory Councillors to sign the cheques presented. PROPOSED: Cllr Bosson, seconded Cllr M

Spackman. AGREED AND RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY.

PROPOSAL: That Thundridge Parish Council appoints a Wages Service

company approved by Cllr Hawes to calculate the Clerk’s salary and PAYE

contributions to ensure transparency and independence of operations.

PROPOSED: Cllr Hawes, seconded Cllr Brigden. AGREED AND RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY.

17.10 Budget & Precept: discussion regarding the forthcoming financial year and precept setting for 2017/18. Precept recommendation to be set at £30,000.

The Clerk produced a draft budget based on the previous year’s budget and

expenditure calculated to the year end for 2016/17. The precept for 2016/17 was considered to be exceptionally low at £10,450, with no allocation for Neighbourhood Plan expenditure, but significant expenditure which utilised the New Homes Bonus. To regularise the budget situation for 2016/17 to reflect expenditure on the Neighbourhood Plan, £5,000 was recommended to be transferred from reserves into the budget proper.

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    Published quarterly since 1976 December 2019 email: [email protected] Issue 174 One Hundred Years Young Martyn’s Lights – an be in the Crown and Falcon on Wednesday 8 January at 8pm to update. celebrate the turning off of the lights and Many of you who live or commute to share a New Year drink with anyone through Puckeridge High Street will, I who feels they can perhaps help us. am sure, be delighted to see the return of Martyn’s Lights from Sunday 1 December to Sunday 5 January. MayDay 2020 and the 75th For those of you who are new to the Anniversary of VE Day Village, the lights were bought MayDay 2020 will be held on Bank What connects a pensioner enjoying a following the sudden and premature Holiday Friday 8 May to fall on the 75th two-course lunch with friends, to a death of Martyn Dawkins who ran the Anniversary of VE Day. We would like Brownie earning a badge for first aid or Village Shop (now Something Lovely to give MayDay a ‘Vintage’ feel - any baking? Or a room full of yoga students Tea Room). It had always been his wish ideas please contact us. to a stage full of Sadleir performers that the Village do something to We intend to have all the usual taking a bow after a successful play? celebrate Christmas – in a very low key attractions but if any local organisations The answer of course is Standon Village but effective way, as befitted the man like Cadets, Scouts, Brownies wish to do Hall where all of these activities, have himself.
  • Thundridge Consultation Statement.Pdf

    Thundridge Consultation Statement.Pdf

    THUNDRIDGE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN Submission Version 2018 – 2033 Consultation Statement THUNDRIDGE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN CONSULTATION STATEMENT 1. Background 1.1 Thundridge Parish Council recognised the benefits of having a Neighbourhood Plan (NP) for the parish and committed to the process in May 2016. The parish council engaged the services of neighbourhood planning consultants Jacqueline Veater and Jed Griffiths to provide technical advice and assist in the management of the project. It was decided that a separate Thundridge Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group (TNPSG) would be formed, supported by and reporting to the parish council. 1.2 The parish council publicised an initial meeting throughout the parish to gather volunteers to form the TNPSG. Some of the group who attended were parish councillors, but the majority were residents of the parish keen to help guide the future of their community. Over the course of the preparation of the Plan, various members of the group joined and left, but the purpose and direction remained constant. 1.3 The initial meeting was held on 8th August 2016 at Standon Green End Farm, at which an Advisory Committee was set up to oversee the preparation of the Plan on behalf of the parish council. A constitution was agreed and a project plan formalised and topics and issues which the Neighbourhood Plan might need to cover were discussed. During that meeting the following sub groups were formed: • Housing • Environment • Facilities and Services • Infrastructure • Communications. Subsequently the Infrastructure sub group was merged with Facilities and Services. 2 Consultation Process 2.1 Community engagement and involvement was identified by the Advisory Committee as a key element in the preparation of the Plan.
  • MALT and FORGE This Cycle Ride Starts from the Attractive Town of Ware, Once a Major Centre for the Malting Industry

    MALT and FORGE This Cycle Ride Starts from the Attractive Town of Ware, Once a Major Centre for the Malting Industry

    12 CYCLING DISCOVERY MAP Starting point: Welwyn, Hertfordshire Distance: 25 miles/40 km (or with short cut 20 miles/32 km) Type of route: Day ride - moderate, circular; on roads MALT AND FORGE This cycle ride starts from the attractive town of Ware, once a major centre for the malting industry. From here the route heads east into a landscape of gently rolling countryside - home to rich farmland and pretty villages, such as Hunsdon and Stanstead Abbotts. Stop off at Much Hadham - the former country seat of the Bishops of London. Look out for the ancient art of pargetting (raised decorative plasterwork). Then it’s back to Ware, beside the River Lea Navigation, with its colourful narrow boats. Along this route you can go in search of the elusive Bittern amongst the reedbeds, explore an unusual shell-decorated grotto and visit a working blacksmith’s forge. Ware Key to Symbols & Abbreviations Essential information B Cycle Parking Starting point: Ware - Railway Station car park (Crane Mead Road). 3 Places of Interest Alternative Much Hadham - High Street. See ‘D Much Hadham’ for information. Join Z Refreshments starting point: the route by cycling south along the High Street (B1004) towards ; Children Welcome Widford. Start from ‘E Widford’. 4 Picnic Site P Shop Car parking: Ware - Railway Station car park, Crane Mead Road (charge made). w Toilets Much Hadham - High Street (free). y Tourist Information Nearest Ware. Join the route by going R from the front of the station E Caution/Take care railway station: building (along Station Road). Then at the T-j with Viaduct Road, L Left Turn turn R, then immediately L into Crane Mead Road.
  • Snp11-Water-And-Drainage-Report.Pdf

    Snp11-Water-And-Drainage-Report.Pdf

    CONTENTS PAGE Introduction Flood Damage Water Stressed Area Water Solutions 2 – 3 National Planning Policy Framework 3 East Herts District Council – Submission District Plan 4 - 5 Development Design 5 - 6 Environment Agency 6 Building Futures 6 Affinity Water 6 - 8 Puckeridge Tributaries 8 - 10 Sewage Treatment Works 10 Thames Water 10 - 11 1 INTRODUCTION Flood Damage in Puckeridge and Standon In February 2014 the villages of Standon and Puckeridge were flooded. Puckeridge from the Puckeridge Tributaries North, West and South, Standon from the River Rib, and houses in Hadham Road from the Papermill Stream. http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/floods-puckeridge- becomessomerset-mini-scale/story-22007588-detail/story.html From studies undertaken on behalf of the Environment Agency it has been concluded that the main flood risk to Puckeridge stems from blockages in the tributaries caused by large items dumped or washed into the channel, e.g. Christmas trees, railway sleepers. Blockages contributed to the flooding in February 2014. (See Puckeridge Tributaries below). The South Tributary can adequately convey water up to 1 in 75 years; however, if culvert structures along this reach become obstructed then the centre of Puckeridge will flood at a much lower return period event (as low as 1 in 5 year with 50-75% blockages). Water Supply East Hertfordshire lies within one of the most water-stressed areas of the East of England, which is itself one of the most water-stressed regions of the country. (See Affinity Water below). Water Solutions Development must minimise the use of mains water by incorporating water saving measures and equipment incorporating the recycling of grey water and utilising natural filtration measures where possible.
  • Thundridge Neighbourhood Plan 2018

    Thundridge Neighbourhood Plan 2018

    THUNDRIDGE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN Pre-submission Version 2018 – 2033 Contents Page Foreword 3 Preface 4 1. Introduction 5 The Purpose of the Neighbourhood Plan 5 Key Topics of the Neighbourhood Plan 5 Community Engagement 6 2. The Parish of Thundridge 7 Thundridge 7 Wadesmill 8 High Cross 8 The Rural Area 9 Basic Statistics (2011 Census Parish Profile) 10 Neighbourhood Plan Area 10 3. Process Summary 11 4. Vision and Objectives 15 Vision 15 Objectives 16 5. Neighbourhood Plan Policies 17 Heritage and Conservation 17 POLICY THE1 - Listed Heritage Assets 18 POLICY THE2 - Conservation Areas 18 POLICY THE3 - Non-Designated Heritage Assets 20 Important Views 20 POLICY THE4 - Important Views 21 Local and Green Spaces 27 POLICY THE5 - Local Green Spaces 28 Protected Recreational Open Space 34 POLICY THE6 - Protected Recreational Open Spaces 34 Enhancing Biodiversity 37 POLICY THE7 - Conserve and Enhance Biodiversity 38 Green Corridors 38 POLICY THE8 - Green Corridors and the River Rib 39 Climate Change and Sustainable Energy 39 POLICY THE9 - Climate Change 40 Contents THUNDRIDGE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN 1 POLICY THE10 - Sustainable Energy 40 Community Value and Facilities 40 POLICY THFS1 - Assets of Commuity Value 41 POLICY THFS2 - Improvements to Community and Recreation 42 Business and Infrastructure 42 POLICY THFS3 - Existing Businesses 42 POLICY THFS4 - New or Expansion of Business Space 43 POLICY THFS5 - Home Working 43 POLICY THFS6 - Infrastructure 44 Green Belt 44 POLICY THH1 - Green Belt 45 Village Policy and Housing Land Supply 45 POLICY THH2 - Distribution of Development 46 POLICY THH3 - Garden at Poplar Close, High Cross 47 POLICY THH4 - The Greenhouses Site, Off North Drive, High Cross 48 Housing Needs 49 POLICY THH5 - Housing Mix 49 Affordable Housing 50 POLICY THH6 - Rural Exception Sites 51 POLICY THH7 - Infill Developments 52 Density of Development 52 POLICY THH8 - Design Criteria 53 Parking Facilities 53 POLICY THH9 - Vehicle Parking in Residential Developments 54 POLICY THH10 - Static Caravans 54 6.
  • Thundridge Parish Council

    Thundridge Parish Council

    THUNDRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE THUNDRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 15TH JANUARY 2018 AT 7.30PM IN WODSON PAVILION, COLD CHRISTMAS LANE, THUNDRIDGE PRESENT: Cllr R Parkins (Chairman), Cllr C Brigden, Cllr B Hawes, Cllr B Shearman, Cllr J Spackman, Cllr B Taylor. Clerk: Belinda Irons EHDC & HCC Cllr David Andrews PUBLIC: 0 18.01 Apologies for absence Cllr M Spackman Cllr S Bosson 18.02 Declarations of Members Interests (pecuniary, non-pecuniary, personal) Cllr Hawes: Marshalls Farm: personal friend of the landowner: personal declaration 18.03 Minutes of the Previous Meeting: 13th November 2017. Cllr Brigden was added to the Councillor attendee list. The minutes were then agreed as a true and correct record of the meeting and were duly signed. 18.04 Urgent matters not listed anywhere else on the agenda (for inclusion on the next agenda for full discussion): none. 18.05 Public discussion: limited to 15 minute: Flood concerns in church driveway, North End. 18.05 Planning: Planning applications: 3/18/0041/HH Magnolia Cottage, High Road, High Cross Non-material minor amendment to application 3/17/2415/HH. Single storey part side extension to the rear. Alterations to roof. no objection. Decision awaited 3/1228-13 Application for the variation of condition 1 (Time Limit for Commencement) and condition 25 (Restoration) of planning permission 3/1228-13 to extend the life of the sand and gravel extraction and restoration via landfill and to amend the restoration details at Westmill Landfill Site, Westmill Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, 1 Chairman’s signature............................................................................ 5th February 2018 THUNDRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL SG12 0ES: response by 14th September 3/17/1189/FUL Black Grove Woods, North of Standon Green Decision awaited End Farm, Standon Green End Temporary change of use of land for 4 years from the date of the application.