INDEX

1978

January - December ¶!wvI I!!!JT!"flF

NUE flDD(19J

MW91lTS

Aimual Competition 274,583 Fencing, Deepdene Avenue 522 6i8 Working Party 618

A1LItS WASEE2 AUTHORIfl Capita]. progrsmne 293,425 Liaison 366 Direct biLling 645 BOROOUH STATUS Report 473,576 BUIIJ)ING RIflIJIATIONS RELAXATIONS 14, Hillside Road, Hockley 19 42, Western Road, Ray1eia 49 3, Main Road, Hawkwell 120 42, Broadlands Road 207 20, Barling Road. 207 Dabbarda Lodge, Haflbridge Road 239 The Chichester, Rawreth 240 61/67 North Street 355 95, The Drive 356 16, Parkiands 390 144, Hockley Road 391 Zone B, Betts Pan 463,699 4, Warren Close 463 33 White Hart Lane 463 U9 She eb'ury Road 464 42, The Chase 498 31, Richmond Drive 498 14, Harawood Avenu.e 699 4, New Road 699 4, Tonbridge Road 780 107, High Road 78C) BUS SERVICES Alternative sources of revenue 14,56 Extension ol' 8A 56 Shelters 214,305,435,535 Little Wheatleys 740

BYE LAWS Hairdressers and Bakers 64 Shops Act Section 51 152 Crouch Harbour Authority 416 CAR PAS Castle Road 10,16,639 Hulflridge 309,537 Websters Way 628

CAPAVAR SIlF. ACT 1960 Riverside Park, Creeksea 65 Gypsy Sites 105 Report on Licensing 188 The Dome Country Club 536 CflAR]ES Additional spaces at Raylei 296 Roohford. 1mm Cemetery 297,298

CIIAThBE Recreation & Amenities 721 Health & Highways 731 This Passes 756 Finance & Personnel 757

CLEMENTS HAT1T {IBJRTS CTh1]IRE Phase II 280,349,610,726 C0ITT}ThE AND BEE]RT OP Structure Plan 4,21,476 Conservation Panel 50,121,218,393,494,567,590,696 One—way System 57 Hackney Carriage 60,295 Appointments Panel — Asst. D.TI.S 87 Cycle of Meetings 98 Road Safety 162,423 Refuse Collection 184,326 Appointment of 228 Nasio and Doncing 3Q6 Home and Water Safety 308,733 Lottery Panel (See also tiLotteryll) 325 Svinnning Pool 366 Cccputing Centre 369 Working Parties, continuation 375 Perfornanoe Reflew progrne 387 Allotments Wocin€ rty 618 Lasoefles Gardens Working Party 592 Joint Works Coin.ittee 661,673,765 Ha'wicwell East Working Party 667,697,781 Appeals Panel 692 Safety Panel 765 Joint Staff 765,766,767 Review of Establisinent 771

J0flMflNIfl FACILITIES

Rocliford 420 Joint with E.CIC. 472 C0N0SI0NkRY SGIThMES

T.V. Licences 441 669,756,770

COK9CEEThTCEE bp1oyment and Economic Initiatives 662 A.D.C. 6 H. Soc. H. 63 Seminar on Planning 123,197 Institute of Housing 132 Environmental Health 150 Bating & Valuation 175 Social Services 263 Housing & Town Planning 477 National Road Safety Congress 478 Institute of Housing 602 The Arts in Essex 679 CQNBMtVATION Ffnrm.cial Planning 682

CQNTBACTS 660 3,138 701 37,605,691,718 727 38 681 39 729 67 730A 90 643 135,266 733 176 738 335 Progress 148,163,177,279,317,405,605,744 739 336 740 337 717 404 741 443 731 7J3 747 742 748 748

COIITBAVThTIONS

See Town. & Country Planning - Contravention.s

COtJNCILLOBS Attendance aflowanoes 5,103 Coimcillor Silva — censure 10,16 Counoillor Gilbert US Teach—In 458,56 Councillor Mrs. Clayton 665

COUNCIL flIECESEE

Use by National Front 273 New Year's Dance 276,361 COtINCU P(ISES (Continued)

Castle Hall roof 283 Wealth Office Staircase 332 letting policy 457 Mill Hall, cloakroom 457,728 Mill Hall, decoration 457,609 Jtabilee Gardens 647,758 Mill Hall Bar Staff 729 Canteen, :Rochford 762 DELEflATION OP PO2S rants for Listed Buildings 122 Vacancies on Working Parties 375 5.28 Ccnr.ztryside Act 1968 434 Siting of Faire 521 Homes Insulation Act 598 aaPsR2lnnakL IISflX7PIO1

Ytnance and Health and Housing 564,775 rj1..y.fl1fl

TIO1iS

Parliamentary constituencies 367,579,684 Parish Reviews 368,680

Virements 81,550 Supplementary 85,646 New Capital Schemes M9,675,723,736 rr' '1 ci i'rt'1JrlI1*

PAIRVUN PlAYING PThflID Li4ating oolinm 418 flRPIVAL OP SPORT Use of faoflities 41,82

FILLING Report 189,388,578

BDOD HYGIEIIE Bv.tcheru Stall, Rocthford 622 Report on 776

?OOTPAHS No. 13 Sutton 61,313,542 No. 18 Gt. Wakering 62,315,5.43 Nos. 10 & 12, Ray1e1a 161,634 33, Roohford. 161 1, 4 and. 25, Canewdon 310,541 2, Siaabrldge 311 11, llooKtey 312 23, Eookley 314 5, Rullbridge 434 Pootway, Hai&wtll Oormnon 523 1 Roohford, No. 9 and 50 Ray1eii 540,633 13, Pa1esh 635 '11TJTJ I111 rf

GRANT & LOAN BEQ1ThSTS

Prittlewefl tglThg Society 45 Caaewdon Connmity Centre 80 Festival of Sport 82,440 International Athlete 83 Ruflbridge Connunity Association 112,480,490 Burnham Lifeguards 171 New Eayleia Choral Society 172 Riding Club for Disabled. 173 Thfllbridge Parish Council — Allotments 328 Burns Unit 329,382 Crouch Harbour Authority 370 1978 sex Games 440 Table Tennis Championships 643 Eockley Public Hall 644 Annual List 754 Crossroads attendance Schne Thuat 755 REIAITh & SAFPPY AT WORK P1k]. AC$T 1874 Consultants 86,345,361,447,557,584 Safety panels 765 HI WAYS See also Waiting Restrictions and Speed Limits A130 Safety 55,739 0ne-Wsy, Ray1ei 57 Rayleii Welt' 68,159,200,301 Service Road/Hatfield Road 69,94 Weiat restrictions, Little W&cering 106 County maintenance prograzmae 158 Do'wnhall Road, Hockley Road, 30g,636,673,688,737 Aahingdon/l,ower Road. Sleepers Lane B1013 545 Be11iniam Lane 56s Verge cutting Amalgnation of rounds 565 Lascefles Gardens 569,592 Ashingdon Road/Dalys Road 740 HOUSING See "Inprovement Grants" "Unfit Houses" "Municipal Housing Generalt'

HOIJSING ASSOCIATIONS

Royal British legion 265,402 Greensward lane 706

HOUSE PURCHASE LOANS

Maximum advance 331 Reserve Fund 642 Interest rate 642 H.P. Assistsnoe & Housing Corporation 752 Guarantee Act 1978 flflT fRAPS 5, Kenflworth Gardens 26 1tSheareton", Staznbridge Road 29 6, high Head 30 7, Queen. Elizabeth Cbaae 32. 42, Sutton Court Drive 129 17, Roo]csy Rise 257 4, Kenilworth Gardens 258 27, Bull Lane 259 103, New Road 260 42, Leicester Avenue 397 9, Brooklyn Drive 398 55, Victoria Road 509 41, Crouch View Crescent 510 15, Ash.thgdon Road 5fl 55, Brooksford Avenue 512 30, Alexandra Road 597' 21, Pearsons Avenue 704 INFOm!(kTIOB IthEoIr

Distribution 304 LkND See also TTfases etc' P.SA. Housing 101,678 2.0.3. fluzaberow 108,284 Community Centre, llookley 108 castle Road Depot 168,247,372 Cagefield Road 268,361,460 Roohford Town Estate 268,361,460,683,698 P.0.3. Grove Road 272 Crouch Harbour Authority 370 The Grange, Ray1ei 373 Kirby's Yard 377,585 Sub—Station, Little \Q1e atleys 399 0.12 acres, Canewdon 401 Church EM, Pagleshwn 461 Terrier 462 Spur Road, Raylei&a 462 Ad.j. Mill Hall 462 Hii Street, Great kering 462 Rear of 25, West Street 677 Sacer Field C.L.A. 781 flCThNCE AND TJ'ASS ETC. See also ttj" Hanover Farm, Hullbridge 42,119,560 Deepd.ene Open Space 43,144 Ray1eii Recreation Centre 109 Ice Cream concession 143 Ra.y1ei Ma*et 178,183,204,449,489,590 Hockley Woods & E.C.O. 275,528 120, High Street, Gt. Wakering 333 Rar1ei&a Horticultural Society 417 Old Fire Station 445,488,555 Kenilwcsrth Gardens to Scout Thoop 617 lOCAL RADIO Proposal for 574 LYTT2Y

Prooeeds 46,95,146,161,278,327,409,424 442,445,469, 525,554, 584,&t5 651,652,653, Lost Ticket 181 Report 327 Arrangements 76,763 NINMLAL WOI&ING

Perfovmsnoe thiarantee Bonds 102

MUNICIPAL ROUSING INDIflJ)UAL See also "Nun. Housing, General" "Developnaent, 'bale of OSAIP. 4376 32 4644 33 Retired Warden 34 0.A.P. 4637 134 00.158 134 0/0 111 270 Mrs. B. Baker 413 00/224 515 sc/i 518 00/216 712

MUNICIPAL HOUSING, SALE OF See also '!Mun. Housing Individual, Develo:ctient, General & Contracts"

1978 Valuation of one 269 Scheme for 407 L0.D. Houses 678 Joint purohaaes 714

MUNICIPAL HOUSING, DEVEUJFMEINT Ste also"Mun. Housing General and Contracts" Sites 5 & 6, Rooh.ford Town Estate S Little Wheatleys .4, 516,604, 713 Hambro Hill 37,605,691,718 The Chestnuts, High Road 38 The Layers, Hockley Road 39,131 H.I.P.S. 104,474,487,663,669,708 G.L.C. Scheme, Little Wakering 133 Hambro Will modernisation 139, 2fl, 717 Cagefield Road 268,361 Roohford Town Estate — Ibase 1 268,361 Policy on small sites 268 Pearsons Farm 131 Lodge Close 412 Pert Byford's Yard 412 Dorrimead/Fairview 412 School & High Street sites, Wakering 705 Purchase from elderly owners/occupiers 709 Purchase of vacant properties 710

MUNICIPAL HOUSING GENESLL See also "Matte. Housing Individual" '!Mimc. Housing Developnent" "Sale Of" and "Contts" Finchfield Trust Bungalows 36 Rent collection & arrears 264,382 Waiting List Residential qualification 599 Pearsons Farm, Estate Warden 6oi Repair and Maintenance 711 Arrears 35,136,400,513,707 MUSIC & DANCING LICMISJiU

Park Country Club 151 The Anchor Hotel 307 Rocbewazy- Polk Pestival 317 "Croc'&', Rafleigh 745 Appointment of Consultant 34]. NOISE NUflANOE

55, Hairogate Road. 623 Purret Pam, Hockley 732,787 OPEN SPACES

Associated with Develorznent 520 flay'oimd Eqnipnent 565,722 Lifebelt, South Pambridge 734 OUTSIDE BODIES Traffici Ccmnnissioners 54 Annual List 237 Essex Voluntary Aid. Association 362 Eastern Council for Sport 363 Our Lady of Banacme, Managers 471 Fed. of md. Do-v. Associations 549 Subscriptions 753 PABJUE COUNCILS

Liaison ConmrLttee 107 Meeting with Hockley Parish Council 108

PARK STORTS CENThE Scpiaah Co'urt charges 44,614 Booking procedure 47,421 Cricket nets 96 Car pacing 142,200,529,613 Sole County Council use for one day 277 Monitoring of use 612 PRIVATE Sfl ORKS County progranie 157,200 Sweyne Avenue 347,361 St. Join's Road, Gt. Wakering 430 PUBLIC BELTH ACTS 260 Pltimberow Avenue 289 US Rectory Road 506 139 Ashingdon Road 507 39 Hookley Hall 531 RATINC GflIIL&L See also'ate Relief"

1978/79 97,116,119 Report by Director of Pinanoe 330 1979/80 675

See also 'tatin.g General"

Burrefla Parm, Rawreth 77 Scout Hall, Rochford 79 Church Manae, Wybtirna Avenue 174 Ruw'uS C0LLJCTI0N Christmas arrangements 71,164 Compactors at Castle Road 167 Work Study 184,346,670 At Bank Holidays 318,433,638

RXI0N.&L KEIAILE!E AUTHORITY

Strategic Plan 735 3011) &Afl21

See also "Oo3anittees" Agency 475,546,630,738 Poynters Lane/Wakering Road 539

ROCBORD BOWLING CLUB

Toilets 282

ROCHB'ORD REEEV0]1t Replacement of Trees 281 Lifesaving Eupiiznent 619 Floral Planting 620 SEWEB Cbrcb Road/Ashingdon Road 66 43 Hulibridge Road, Raylei&i 72,165,292 Bette Farm, adoption 154,532,626 33 & 36 Victoria Drive 155,290 Hullbridge Surface Water Separation Sche 156 Leslie Gardens 286 King Georges Close 287 Lascefles Gardens 288 Foul drainage NW. Rulibridge 357 New Road, Gt. Wakering 426 Manor Road, Hoclcley 427 Lotman Crescent 625

SI(2;ING aB' BOUNItA.RIEE3 Of District 629 SKATE BOARDfl Reports 145,526

SMOKING

In Public Places 624

SOCiIkL SflLVICThS ABC policy 374

SPPISB LIMITS

Hail Road 299

SIVBB1ING MO) BE(ThEkTIONAL FACILITIES

Survey of 272,382,419,527,725 Sports Hall, Gt. Wakering 524 Maintenance of 565 Easer Gsas 6fl Hockley Woods 616 Sub Aqua 724

STKFT INDOOR - INDIVIDUAL

C.E. 99,202 Review of Directors 100 A4J. 114 .A42 laD Director of Planning 185,215,453,482,491,676 846 261 Director of Administration and Assistant Director of Administration 351,378,450 A46 351,450 .447 351 .432 351 Deputy Warden, Harthdck flciuse 410 P4 452 P18 452 P36 452 STAFF INDOOR - INDIVIDUAL (Continued) P54 452 Pearsons Fan Estate Warden 601,656,673 flaiming Consultant 649 Public Entertainment Licensing 650 04 657 P12 658 P72 659 Cloakroom Attendant, Mill Hall 728

STAY? INDOOR - GESERAI Appointment & re-location expenses 88,343 Establishment of Director of Finance 89 Bar Staff 92,114 Swperanriuation refunds 110 Establis1mnt — Director of Añmini stration 114 Sports Centre charges for staff 147 Post ff62 339 ff60, u61 340 Christmas leave 342 Direotors on Outside Bodies 344 Review of Forwrd Planning 384 Building Control Section 454,483 Clements Hall Swimaizag Pool etc. 552 Directors Secretaries 559 Finance Act Section 60 — 72 Car allowances 660,673 General Review of 771 Review of Directors 777

STAFF ODtPIUOR — INDIVTDUAIJ

M3 692,768 692

STANDIIR OBfltS Recording of Votes 7 Breach of Financial Standing Order 4,4(e) 111 Breach of: incce 444 STRMW LIGHTING

Provision of by District Council 157 Soouting 544,632

STRHgD NU)IBMLINJ AND NA(tM

Hanrpstead Ge.rden.s 53 Hanbro Close 262 Uplands Part Court 300 GosfWkt C1ose, Willingale Avenue, Navestock 431 Close, Goldhanger Close. Becket Close 432 Britten Court, Pinohfleld 514 Hiic1iff Crescent & .Anwlds Way 631 StIEYAOE WATER Eestwood Brook 291,361,533 Rear of 76 Nelson Road 321,437 Rayleii Dcrwreiload/Glenwood Avenue 428,746 King Georges (ILose 534,571,62(7,673 Spring Gardens 637 Hulibridge Separation Scheme 748 TOWN MU) COBNTRY PL&RNIMG ACT

See also"Town & Country Planning Act, Contraventions"

Rose Cottage, Stambrid,ge Road Section 58 20 Structure Plan 21,476,573,607 Walks on Specialist Subjects 24,217 Plans f or Parish Councils 108 The Barn, TBullwood Han Section 58 191 Tappa Cottage, Pooles Lane Section 58 192 Publicity for Listed :Building eto.applioations 193 South Pambridge Works 210 I)evelopnent off Greensward Lane 221 W.P.P. 5 249,319,353,361 Drainage smbargo - Hulibridge 357 173 Little Wakering Road 359 Water recreation Subject Plan 371 Parish Room 481,581,587,686,693 Beamed Consent, The Grange 497,575 Beamed Consent, Rochford. Town Etate 698 Riats of Liit 701 North Shoebury Shopping Centre 782 Public Transport Plan 783

TOW & COIJWPRY PLkNNING ACT, CONTEAVTI0N8 7, Silohester Corner 194 Hoimfield, Trendera Aveime 195 Leawood, Hullbrid.ge Road 196 Bartons Penn, Lower Road 208,242 Caravan adj. "Woodville" Hulibridge Road 219 5 Kenilwortb Gardens 241 57 Lower Road, Hulibridge 243 7 Spa Road, Hockley 244 Quest Pkid, Rawreth Lane 245 "Trelawn° Broom Road 246 Byforda Yard 392 Ta. La Ta, Crown Road 465 Between 59 & 63 Queen Elizabeth Chase 500 Caravan r/o New Hall House 50]. Garages 31—35 Oxford Road 502

TWINNING Report 577,681 UNFIT HOUSES

"So Ho" aeen Anne's Grove 26,127 40, Alexandra Road 27 44, Thwer Road 27 19 Warwick Drive 126 26, Sutton Court Drive 128 2, Coom'bes Cottages 130 57, High Street, Gt. Wakering 252,396 19, Warwick Drive, Rocliford. 253 18 Trinity Road, Rayleigh 254 5, Murrells Lane, Hookley 255 264 Lower Road, Hulibridge 256 90, New Road, Gt. Wakering 395,505 Pour Winds, Wood Avenue 408,715 59, Stambridge Road 508,703 V jijJ.cra MiD PIsA}IT

Nainten.ance contract 84 Tyres 85,94 Two Dennis B'ullcmaster 70 11]. Gritting vehicle 334 Two tractors 335 3 ton Pick-up 336 2 Vans and. Trucks 337 Bedford truck 443 Refuse frei*ters 101404,107,110,759 Roller, Trailer and Contravator 760 WAKERING. SXOPS GEZITEE

Booking procedure 47 PloodJ.i&ite 95 WAITING R!tfftlC?TIONS See also'!Hiiways and Speed Limits" Silver Jubilee Public Rouse 58,503 Roclfford Market Square 59 Greensward Lane 160

WATEE SUPPLY

Plumb erow &unt 429

WATER AOT 1963 s.16 Report 294

WATERGOI]RSEE

Maintenance of ifitchee 153 Redgehope Avenue 153 ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL MINUTES

1978

July ROCHPOHD DISTRICI 00ICTh

Minutes of the Finance and Personnel Committee

At a meeting held on 18th Jgy4 1978. Present: Cotmcillors T. Pawell (Chairman), Mrs. D.M. Boothby, W.H. Budge, LU. Carter, D.R. Powler, A.J. Harvey, Mrs. E.H. Heath, R.H. Holman, A.J. Humby, D.A. Dies, LV. Maton, Mrs. J.M. Munson, J.E. Nokes, J.A. eaf, S.H. Silva, A.L. Tate and D.C. Wood.

Apologies: Councillors K.J. Bowen, fiJi. Boyd, LB. Poster aM D.R. Nears.

Visiting: Councillor Miss B,G.J. Lovett.

MflWTES

438. Resolved that the Minutes of the meeting of 6th June be approved as a correct record and sige.ed by the Chairman.

REPORT OF THE DIIThICTOR OP PI&ANOE

439. The Committee received the appended report.

REC(24?Th]NDBD That the action of the Director of Finance is paying the accounts detailed in paragraph 1 be confirmed.

GRAIiT - ROCHPORD DISTRICT SPORTS COuNCIL

440. The Director of Finance reported a reqjiest for a contribution toward the costs of entering and transporting athletes fr the district to the 1978 Essex Games0 It was noted tat the guarantee for the Festival of Sport would not be called upon.

RECXIMIKDE]) (1) That a contribution of £100 be made. (2) That the Recreation and Amenities Committee be asked to consider making a bid to host these Games in a later year. (701)

CONCESSIONARY T.V0 LICTCES

441. The Director of Mministration reported that the Borou&a of Tynesjde souat support for their canrpaigtt for free T.V. L4ences for all 0.A.P.'s, the cost to be met from taxation. HECC*MUNUFZD That the Council support the representations by writing to the two local Members of Parliament and by drawing the attention of local old age pensioners Associations to the campaign. (189)

LOTTERY PROCERDS (Minute 278/7ft) 442. RECC*ThIENDED That the Recreation and Amenities Coninittee give consideration to the following ideas, which are not in any order of preference, for the use of lottery proceeds:

- 419 4, 4 Finance and Personnel Committee

A minibus for 0,A.P.'s A play leadership scheme. Assistance to schools for swimming pool upkeep. Garden furniture for 0.A.P. sheltered accommodation. Turfing at The Layers, A contribution to The Arts — a concert. Special equipment for the handicapped at home. Additional financial support for conoessionary bus pass scheme. Kidney machines. Improving access for the handicapped to public buildings.

(Rote: See also Minute No, 445/78) (7132)

CONPRACT 741 — BDDPOIO) 1fl260 TRUCK 443. The Director of Administration reported the following tenders:

Price Trade-in Delivery

+ I. Arlington Motor Co. Ltd. £7,638.00 £ 50.00 16 weeks * 2, Coombs Motors Ltd. £7,860,00 £l00,00 14 weeks 3. 3. Toomey Motors Ltd. £8,060.00 £100.00 6 weeks

+ Not a fixed price tender * Not including Road Fund Licence at £360.00 The need for the vehicle to be in—service before October and the fact that the lowest tender, not being a fixed price, was likely to be increased beTh-re delivery were reported in writing in satisfaction of Standing Order 4.12.

REXJOMMEINDEL) (i) That the tender of 3, Poomey Motors Ltd. in the sum of £6,06000 be accepted subject to contract0

(2) That the trade—in ve]iicle end equipment be disposed of ieparately. (226), I PKRIODICAL ThOOME - HMTOV}IR

444, The Director of Finance reported that an internal audit of periodical income revealed that rent due for land at Hockley Road, Baylel.a had not been paid. since re—organization. When payment was requested the Housing Association paid £1,200 arrears, The Committee were concerned that there had been a serious breach of Financial Standing Orders but appreciated that this was but one account out of hundre of this type alone and that the mistake had been exposed. by the Director of Finance for scrutiny. No further action was thcui. necessary, (7444)

OLD FIJRE 4Içj, CAS'TIa ROADR&YLBI(HI,

445. The Director of Administration reported a request for a lease at a peppercorn rental to a new organization to be known as The Cedar Centre. The building needed works estimated to cost £79000 to be lpaned by the Council and. there was some oubt at this stage as to tether the new organization could repay such a sum even with the aid of grant.

II.' I

42$ I Ii Finance and Personnel Committee

A Member explained the proposed scheme in detail but the Committee needed more information,

RECO{E2tDED (i) That the Director of Finance submit a full financial appraisal to the next meeting. ,c'ia Ce Z) That the Recreation and Amenities Committee spg ,njrtbe requested toLaa £750 cf lottery proceeds for The Cedar Centre althoua no payment should be made until the appraisal N°7 in (1) above has been received, (6648)

STAFF VACANCIES

446. The Chief Executive reported on vacancies that, with the unanimous consent of the Management Team9 had been or were to be filled. (194)

HEALTH AND SAPETY AT WORK ETC. ACT 1914 - LOCAL AUTHORITIES AS 4PLOYERS (Minute 36lFi)/78)) 447. Members expressed disappointment that the Agenda report did not effectively meet their wishes. The Chief Executive then withdrew the item and undertook to present an amended report to the next meeting of the Committee. (7765)

EXCLUSION OP THE PUBLIC

440. Resolved, that, in accordance with Secticm 1(2) of the Thablic Bodies tAdmission to Meetings) Act 1960, the public be now excluded from the meeting for the reason that publicity would be prejudicial to the public interest, the business about to be discussed being the subject of confidential reports.

RAYLEIGH MARKET REVDN OP BENT (Minute 204/76)

449. The Director of Administration in a confidential report circulated to Members only said that it was quite clear that the Council were responsible for the repair of the premises. Independent surveyors had reported on the need for urgent major repairs to the cottages costing marry thousands of pounds and the Director of Technical Services reported that temporary shoring essential to present the collapse of the roof would cost £550 in the first 12 months and some £1,000 for three years.

REJCC24ME1UXI2) (1) That the Policy and Resources Committee authorize the Chief Executive to apply for Listed Building Consent to demolish Barringtons Cottages. (2) That the Director of Technical Services immediately put in hand the shoring work to support the roof. (3) That a supplementary estimate of £550 be approved for the work in (2) above. (4) That the Council accept the rental of £2,500 ps. for the three year licence period commencing 1st April 1976. (7176)

421 Finance and Personnel Committee

INDOOR STAfl' Directorate of AdministrationjMinute 378/78)

450. The Committee considered again its recommendations 1—) in Minute 351/ 78 which had been referred back by Comic ii and agreed to take no further action on recommendations 1 and 2. IEC0ThNITh1D That the establishment of the Directorate of Administration be varied by 4 (a) the deletion of Post A.46 Senior Legal Assistant. (b) the creation of Post £46 Principal Legal Assistant, Grade P0.1 (6 — io) the holder to be a Qualified solicitor, (c) Post £2 being re—graded P0.2 (2 — 6) (p.p.) Suspension of Stand Orders 451. Dunng discussion of the preceding item it was Resolved that Standing Order 1.8 be suspended to allow the transaction of the remaining business.

Directorate of Finance

452. The Director of Finance reported on restructuring proposals aimed at providing stability in the Rating Section and mnktng maim use of in—post qualified and erperienced staff.

REO(IMENDB2) That the establishment of the Directorate of Finance be varied by

(a) the deletion of Posts P.4 Chief Technical Assistant Grade P0.1 (3 — 7) P.18 (thief Income Assistant .AP.5/SC.1 P.36 Chief Inteniaj. Auditor P0.1 (3 — 7) (b) the creation of Posts P.4 Chief Intenzal Auditor and Technical Assistant P0.1 (5 — 9) P.18 Chief Income and Technical Assistant P0.1 (1 — 5) P.36 Senior Audit Assistant S0.1 P.54 Senior Rating Assistant AP.5/SO.l Directorate of Technical Services

Assistant Director of Te chnical Services C Planning) (Minute 215/781 453. The Chief &eou.tive reported that the Appointments Panel had offered the post at the top of Grade P0.2 (i — 5) to an applicant from Chervell Wiio had later declined because of hii house prices in this area. Another applicant had already said that for the same reason he would not accept the post on the grading offered but would seek a grade bi*er. ihen the Panel met again they were unwilling to re—advertise and asked that a report on alternatives should be presented to the parent committee. 422 Finance and Personnel Committee

These alternatives were:— (a) re—advertising on the present grading. (b) re—grading the post. (a) re—structuring the establishment to include a Director of Town Planning. (a) appointing an unqualified officer already in the employ of the Council0 The Management Team did not recommend (b) because of the "ripple" effect on the establishment struntuxe, did not thinJ the workload and a temporary difficulty in filling the post justified (c) and thouat there were unacceptable difficulties with (a). rt there- fore favoured course (a). Members, however, thout that woSc on the Structure Plan, Local Plans, Town Centre Plans, Conservation and Thiforpement justified the creation of a new Directorate of Town Planning headed by a Director to be a full Member of the Management Team0

BXJC@ENIXI1D (1) That at the present, the Council do not fill Post P.3, Assistant IkLreotor of Technioal Services (Planning)0 (2) That the Policy and Resources Conmiittae be requested to create a ne'q post of Director of Town Planning. (pa'.) Building Control Section (Minute 633/7%) 454. The Director of Technical Services re-submitted his report first circulated for the meeting of 6th June0 Resolved (1) that the report be referred to the Policy and Resources Coimnittee to give the Management Team the opportunity for re—consideration and further verbal report. (2) that the Director ci' Technical Services continue to exercise his delegated powers in filling vacancies in the Tou Planning Section0 (P.1.)

/f/?/72

423 REPORT OP TIlE DIRECTOR OP FINANCE TO TEE FINANCE AND PERSONNEl COWIITTEE ON 18TH JULY 1978

1. Accounts Paid.

Accounts amounting to €7,577,619.66 were paid during May and June 1978 The Committee's confirmation of parment is requested.

2. Capital and. Revenue Estimates 1978/79

a) Supplementary Estimates already approved

Revenue Capital Committee Approved Pull Year £ £ Finance and Personnel 8,090 400 — Recreation and Amenities 1,290

9,380 400

o) Rrpenditure Control To review the Capital Sxpen.diture to date compared with the planned erpenditt4re for the year.

CAPITAL PR0GRANME 1978/79

Committee Estimate Estimate to Actual tc Comparison of A.tua2 1978/79 30th June 30th June to Estimates to 1978 1978 30th JWie 1978 £ ______£

FINANCE & PEI?SONI4EL i) Depot 8,900 5,000 4,890 110 — 96 2) House Purchase 14,517 — Loans 210,000 52,500 37,983 72 3) Loans to Outside Bodies 7,500 226,400 57,500 42,873 14,627 IALTh AND HIGHWAYS

i) Car Parks 3,600 39000 2,619 381 — 87 — 2) Cemeteries 2,500 2,500 3,646 1,146 ÷ 146

6,100 5,500 6,265 765 ÷

HOUSING 1 RochIord Desied 336,500 99,000 66,226 32,774 — 67 2 Southend Desied 666,000 86,000 95,207 9,207 + 111 3 Private Developnent 65,000 53,500 45,368 8,132 95

4 Improvement and — Repairs 196,000 91,250 68,489 22,76]. 75 5 Land 6 Mu.nicipalisation 570,000 — — — 7 Housing Assn.Loans 350,000 48,000 66,000 18,000 + 137 8 Improvement Grants 55,000 13,800 3,996 9,804 — 30 2,238,500 391,550 345,286 46,264 —r- 49 I!! III PI 91 'Ifl'

Committee Estimate Estimate to Actual to Comparison of Actual 1978/79 30th June 30th June to Estimates to 1978 1976 30th June 1978 £ ______£ — £ HECREIATION & ANENITIES i) Recreation Grounds 400 328 and Open Spaces 2,500 72 2) Sports Halls and 9,956 — 86 Swimming Pool 421,000 70,000 60,044 423,500 70,400 60,116 10,284 — £2,894,500 524,950 i_454,540 —flc---j 70,410 — 3, Loans Pool Transactions a) General Interest rates have remained- fairly static in recent weeks0 £1 at of the recent Southend BC sto* issue will be taken by this Council, 10% (paid on allotnent) of this being received to date. The issue was for an 8 year period at 12%, very favourable terms on comparison with money market loans0 The recent advertising of our local Bonds in the national press has also produced a satisfactory response. b) Analysis of loans held in toana Pool as at 5th July 1978. Average Bate of Interest

Mortgages — P.LL.B. 6,977,582 42 51 8.75 — Others 341,350 2 •08 6.09 Bonds — Negotiable 1,500,000 9 •14 11.30 - Mortgage 4,350,000 26.51 10,98 — Local 1,141,750 6.96 10078 Stock 2,100,000 12080 12.71 Tenporary 16,410,682 100000 10.17 4. ______a) Claims To report the claims made, settled and outstanding0 There have been 6 claims made since the last report and 5 claims settled0 Risk Total o. Settled Out standing of Claims Claims Amount Claims

Motor Vehicle Bit Third Party 5 4 19,69 Others I 74 Fire NIL 1 11.50 b) Accidents to Council Vehicles Them have been no accidents to report involving Council vehicles,

if , 5. Rating and Valuation a) Rateable Value The rateable value of the District is now £9,328,558 an increase of £13,864 over that reported to the last meeting.

b) Court To report the number of sunnonses, etc0 for recovery of the General Rate and Anglian Water Authority charge. Number of 8ummonses Number of Distress Number of Distress Number of Applications Issued to Date Warrants Issued Warrants to Bailiff for Committal ______Outstanding 23 23 31 7 - o) Collection of General Rate and .Anglian Water Authority charge. 19118-fl l.911-11Q £ £ Collected to 50th Jme 2,569,231.74 2,428,504.67

a.) Rate Rebates granted to date

No, Rebates Amount Granted Average Rebate £ Owner Occupiers 2960 103,421.68 34094 Private Tenants 130 3,786.41 29,13

6. income 19t8/79

To report the income received to 31st May 1978 ov'er the main heads,

Type Total Income to Income 1st May 1978 Previously Reported 31st May 1978 to 31st May 1978 Income 1st April 1978 to 30th April 1978 £ £ C General 8580592 39,283,68 46, 522,24 Rates 1,977,460.20 883,900,85 1, 093 , 479° 35 House Purchase Loans 174,194.24 96,232,22 77,962,02 Housing Rents 230,91345 122,847.01 108?066,44 Goveramient Grants 876,628.00 445,786.00 430 ,84200 Invested Loans Repaid: - Principal — Interest Loans 6,617,400• 00 3,507,400O0 3,110,000.00

£9,962,401,81 £5,095,529.76 £4,866, 87205

7. House Purchase Loans

a) Loans Approved 1978/79 Total. Approved Previously Reported i478. to 6j178. 24.5.78, to 67j. l78. to a• 5 78, No • knount No0 Amount No. Amount £ £ £ Scheme 1 6 44,114 4 33,705 2 10,409 Improvements 9 16,114 3 5,240 6 10,874

Total 15 8 60,228 7 38,945 T12821,283 '1. 1 r' ¶!' 19' Ilitfi )!1'P"

Lending Allocation 1978/79 — Council £210,000 — Building Societies Support Lending Scheme €250,000 * The Council has been allocated £250,000 through the Building Societies Support Lending Scheme and detailed below is a si.mmary of the eases which have been referred: — No., of submissions since 1.4.78. a

No. of cases granted offers 13 — £138,750 No. of cases declined 6 No. of oases still to conclude 12 * Additional Allocation — Building SocietiesSpQi &theme Poflowing the large response to the soheme operated throu, the Britannia Building Society an application for a further allocation was made to and recently approved by the Department of the Enviromnent. An additional £250,000 is now to be made available to the Council via nomination to the Halifax Building Society. &cact details have not yet been provided but following discussions with the Building Society it is hoped That applications can be referred. to them without delay0 b) Arrears

The following statement of arrears as at 31st Nay 1978 is submitted:—

Monthly Sub Total Total Instalment Remarks £ £ 6 months but under 1 1 case 313.80 51.14 County Court 21.6.78. susperide Order 28 days. Promised payment ol' £100,, 5_months but under 6 HPL.2457 425,25 82,81 Warrant for Possession applied for BPL,2534 475.76 85.59 County Court suspended Possess- ion Order. Referred to B, of A. BPL,2643 626.18 1,527l7 116,68 Warrant for Possession to be applied for0 onths but under 4 1 case EPL.2561 444,18 l23l9 County Court Order paying £30 per month extra,

2 months but under 3 Jçases BPLJ4 65.12 28,99 Proceedings pending HPL.232l 141.94 70.05 HPL,2490 142.72 349.78 67.62 County Court Order, Paying additional each month 1 month but under 2 20 cases 1,340.22 Under lmonth 18 cases 564.15

46 cases €4,539.30 427 pur ri''

Total ntwiber of accounts 750 Arrears as at 31st March 1978 46 — £4,503.57 Arrears as at 31st May 1977 51 — £5,168.88 Notes re cases itemised on March 1978 list but now deleted

BPL.1147 — now owes under two months BPL.1363 — Account clear RPL.1177 — Redeemed RP'L.2281 — Now owes under two months ]IPL.2401 — Now owes under two months

S'pecial note on Uspoaseased Pro'pertx

BrL.2513 — Contract exchanged completion imminent Purchase Price £10,25O

S. Assisted Car Purchase Loan Scheme In a000rdarkoe with Minute 200/74 I have to report that no Car Purchase Loans have been approved since the last Comnittee meeting.

428 ROCUFOXED DISTRICT COUNCIL

Minutes of Performance Review Sub—Committee

At a Meeting held on the 20th July l978 Present: Councillors D,R. Powler (Chainnan), K.J, Bowen, W,H. Budge, Nrs LJLA. Campbell— Iley, J.ll, Carter, A.J, Harvey, F.A. Hunt, D.A. Ives, Mrs J.M. trison, J.E, Nokes, C. Stephenson and. A.L. Tate.

KLNIJrES

455c Resolved that the Mtrmtes of the Meeting held on the 29th June 1978 be approved as a correct record and sied by the Chairman.

CAPITAL PRO( A1t!F 1978179

456. The Sub—Committee received and noted the report of the Director of Finance.

LETTING AND 1JSD OP PUBLIC BUILDINGS

457. Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Administration on the letting and use of all public buildings within the oun' s ownership. Reference was nade to the availability of the Council Chambers at Rayleigh and Roohford for use by outside organizations and it was reported that it was policy that the Council Chamber, Rayleigh was reserved exclusively for use by Committees, Sub—Committees, etc. of the Council, and only in exceptional circumstances would there be any variance. So far as the Rbohford Council Chamber was concerned this again was normally reserved for use by Committees of this Council unless other accommodation in the Civic Centre was unavailable • This ensured that there was always suitable accommodation e.vailable should the Council or one of its Committees convene a special meeting at short , Referring to those bodies and organisations having the free use of accommodation at Rayleigh or Rochfcrd. it was pointed out that in addition to the Conservative Group netings free facilities would always be made available for any other member group meetings upon request.

In reply to a question regarding the staffing of the ladies cloakrootns at the Mill Hall it was reported that there were usually insufficient coats during the summer months to warrant the expense of engaging staff for this specific purpose. On the question of staffing levels it was suggested that the required. manning levels for outside organizations booking the Mill Hall must vary according to the numbers attending the particular function and it was suggested that a standard staffing level should be laid down and any crganisaticn requiring a standard of service over and above that which could be provided by this manning level should be required to pay for the additional staff which would. have to be engaged.

429 [9! !IhhlF i

Performance Review Sub-Committee

Reference was made to the item contained in the conditions of hire relating to the prohibition of discotheques and it was agreed that the condition would be amended in order to make it clear that the intention was that there should be no commercial discotheq.ues0

Referring generally to the decorative condition of the Mill Hall the Sub—Committee was advised that there have been no re-deoorations since the Hall had been constructed some 7 years ago, apart from regular repair and maintenance wo*, and. the SubCnnittee expressed its concern at the deoorative state of the building and furnishings OND (1) That the Direotpr of M)ainistration investigate and report to the Ptnance and Personnel Coiwmtttee upon the introduction of a scale of charges being introduced for the provision of staff oyer and above the standard manning levels to be agreed0

(2) That the Recreation and Amerj.ties Conmattee be informed of the Sub—Cmnittee' s concern at the poor decorative state of the Mill Hall and its ft.rnishings and that the officers report to that Committee upon the remedial works necessary and bearing in mind the fallacy of automatically accepting the lowest tender for the supply of furnishings for premises of this nature.

TEIAC—IN $1OB. NEW MEMBERS

4580 The Chief Executive reported that in consultation with the Chairman of the Sub—Committee arrangements had been made for a teach—in for new Members to be held on the following day E'riday 21st July 1978. The Chief Nxecutive would take the morning session and would be speaking about the Coimci 1 t )nagement Structure, Standing Orders, Terms of Reference, etc followed in the afternoon by an address from the Director of Ytnance upon Local 0-oveirment Pinance0

IK[ELEIIIII 2kT9ZftQ1 aeaJ 978

430

_t 1,. w }?OCBFOEW DISTRICT COUNCIL

Minutes of the Land—Sub Cowmittee.<

AtaMiet th&held on 24thJu1l978 Presentj Councillors LA. fflieaf TöhathaaflT R.ll.Adcock, C0JAppleyard. }LH2Boyd, Miss J.R.Browning, Mrs. E.M.Hart, A.J.Harvey, D.A.Ives, S.H.Silva and A.L.Tate.

ggies: Councillor Mrs. DJL.Boothby Coimcjllors WHThadge and J.E.Nokee.

?ttNTJTES

459< that the Minutes of the meeting held on. 22nd. December 1977 he approved as a correct record and sied by the Chainan.

BOUSING DEVEIIOPMEIN1T - BOCBPORD TOWN E$TA!I'E PIILSRI Ltië & Tha) 4602 The Director of Administration reported. upon these sites which the Council were themselves unable to develop and. which were an eyesore and. nuisance in the locality. It was considered that the sites should be disposed of In order to ensure that they were developed residentially. BECNMENDED That the Director of Administration be authorised to dispose of the four plots of land on the Rochford Town Estate Phase I by pub] Ic tender, provided that the sale price in respect of each sits is not less than the District Valuers valuation. (263)

OF LAN]) AT CHURCH Rbrn2AGIasHAx (Minute 649L7fl

461, The Director of Administraticn reported further upon this site which was in a remote position away from the public hiiway, had no vehicular access and, with no possibility of Town Planning Consent being granted for development, could only be regarded as agric.ultura]. land. The Director ath reconnended that the land be sold to the adjoining landowner in the belief that no other person was likely to be interested in acquiring it Members were concerned that althou the Council had paid £900 for the site, the eventual sale price was likely to be only £75 — £100, and because of this comparatively low value, considered that the site should not be sold.

H10C4MFINDW]) That the Director of Administration offer the land to the adjoining landowner on a long tenancy, at a ncinal rent, for him to incorporate within his existing agricultural holding, provided the Council retained ownership. (16356)

TERRIER OF LAN]) 462. Cons i dent ion was given to the Terrier of land It was noted that the sites described as "part of the carriageway of Tonbrid.ge Road, Hockleyt2. Close". "Harrogate ]ive" should be transferred. to the Parish of Ashingdon. Aso that the site described as "land — Regal Cinema. Rayleit" was now in use as the car park a&joiring Mifl Hall and was correctly described as 0.8 acres, Members we-re concerned that the Council should be holding vacant town

centre sites which were untidy and an eyesore, I

421 Land-Sub Committee

RNOC*]NENTIFU) (i) That the Officers investigate and report upon the possibility of using "land — Spur Road, Rayleii." for allotment purposes. (2) That the Officers investigate and report upon the possible uses of vacant land adjoining Mill Hall site, Rayleigh. (3) That the Housing Services Committee be reoonEended. to prepare as soon as possible a scheme for housing development on the High Street, Gt -Wakering and to undertake iumiediate clearance and tidying up of the site pending its re—development.

42 B.OCHPORD DISTRICT COUNCIL I

Minutes of the Development Services Committee

Atameefrn& held on 25thJujy 19j8O Present: Gouncili ore RD. Foster [Chairman), LH. Adcock, C0J. Appleyard, S.W. Barnard, Mrs, D.N. Boothby, K.3. Bowen, R.H. Boyd, Miss 3.11. Browning, W.H. Budge, €rs. L.LLCsinpbefl-I)aley, J6H. Carter, Mrs. F,E. Clayton, L.K. Cope. LA. Crick, 5.3.11. Fletcher, D.R. Fowler, Mrs0 H. Garlick, Mrs0 LM. Hartr A.30 Harvey, Mrs, E.M, Heath, A.J. Thnby, F.A. Hunt9 D.A, Ives0 Mrs0 J.M. Jones9 F.B.G. Jopson, Kiss B.G.J. Lovett, LV. Maton, D.R. Mears, Mrs. J.M. Munson, P0G, Philpot, J.A. Sheaf, SR. Salva, C,. Stephenson, LL0 Tate, B. Taylor and D00. Wood.

Apoloes: Counoillor t Fawell1

B1TELDING REGUlaTIONS RELAXATIONS Part of Zone DettsFaHockleyJ$iinte 92J76] BfllLio 3tteLJ9Jap Hart LaneL Rawkiizell0 463 The Director of Technical Services reported applications which he considered reasonable0

Resolved that i-n accordance with Section 6 of the Puflio Health Act

, the requirements of the Building Regulations indicated be relaxed, the arpIcations also being approved tinder the Building Regulations :—

BOIl. No0 B.R. to be relaxed

13337 Part of Zone B, Betts Farm Rstate, K08(l) Hockley., 13084 4 Warren Close, Rayleia0 L5 and L7 13336 33 White Hart Lane, Hawkwell, E.5 and 3.7 119 Shoethnrpad Great Wakes 464 The Director of Technicgl Services reported an application for the relaxation of Building Regulation K. 3(1) concerned with the of open space outside an existing bedroom being reduced to l.2m instead of the required. minimum of 30Gm. The application was thou&it to be not reasonable0

Resolved that the application be refused.. (B.R.13389) TOWN MID COUNTRY PLAENING A9fl C0NTBAVF2TION TA-LAB CROWN ROAJ, HOCKLRY.

465, The Direnor of Adnin.istration reported that a shed measuring 3 metres by 4.25 matres had been erected at the bottom of the garden and was being used for manui'actuning and storage purposes in connection with the clothing trade0 Two sewing machines were installed and garments / were finished in the she. The work was similar to that undertaken by many outworkers but the difference here was that a building was erected, for the purpose and it was feared that if action were not :;:i Developnent Services9iittee

taken, then an industrial use of the land. could become established.. It was therefore proposed to move against the use of the building so that the planning position was clear and unequivocal. REXflIMEThIDED That the Director of Administration be authorized to take all necessary action, including action in the Courts, to secure the remedying of breach of plaming control now reported. (15442)

SCHEDULE OP DEV}ILOW}1T APPLICATIONS AND R3CCflCNDATWNS

466. The Director of Technical Services submitted a list of applications decided under delegation and a schedule for consideration, the Chainan reporting that a further letter of objection had. been. received in respect of the proposal in pan. 7. Resolved that decisions Fbe made in accordance with the recommendations appearing in the schedule appended to these Minutes subject to the following: —

Para, 7 - ROC/540/78.

The application be approved subject to the following additional condition:— 6. Standard Condition 7 — all trees, shrubs and hedges to be protected by fencing. and the Director of Administration be authorized to take the neqessary action with a view to a Tree Preservation Order being made in respect of the trees on the rear boundary of the site.

Para, S — ROC/439/7. Consideration of the application be deferred for Members to undertake a site inspection at 7OO p.m0 immediately prior to the meeting of the Committee on 5th September 1978, which would commence at 7.45 p.m.

Para. 12 — ROC/242Jj, The application be refused for the following reason:— The introduction of additional dwellings fronting and with access onto Church Road would be unduly disruptive and damaging to the existing character and appearance of the street by reason of the additional activity and traffic movement 'the development wuld produce and the loss of trees and existing planting abutting the road thich would result. Para.j- ROC/24/38. The Director of Health and Honsing to investigate and take appropriate action in respect of an open cesspool on the site.

Para 18 — ROC/688/78

ilote: Councillor l.A. ieaf disclosed a pecuniary interest in this proposal and, being invited to remain in the meeting,took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.

,, Development Services Committee I

ROO/119/78 - LAYOUT MID CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AX!) FOOTPAThS MI]) ERECT 62 HOUSES, 4 FLATS AND GARAGESL ItnThVTEtJI! 1j) (IHOYSTThA])It, HOCKIJ.EY ROAD, RAflEIGH - CAflER& WAR]) (WICIFOIWJ Lfl). THinute 321/7j 467. The Director of Administration reported that consideration of this application had been deferred from the last meeting to enable Members to visit the site. The meeting was adjourned for the site inspection to take piace after wtaioh further consideration was given to the application and to the report and recommendation of the Director of Technical Services tich was re—circulated.

Resolved that consideration of the application be deferred for consultations with the Hiway Authority on the traffic hazards and access to this site. (JtOC/fl9/76) See &b6q I

I

435 I SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

25th July, 1978.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

1. ROC/480/78 RAYLEIGH

Outline application to erect 2 detached houses. Site of 62/64 Great Wheatley Road, Rayleigh. Trustees of E. Kingston, Dec'd, do The James Abbott Partnership, 22 South Street, Rochford. (Ref: BC/2841).

Frontage of P1t 25.75m (84'9") Depth of Plot: 63.86m (210') Floor Area: —

D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to —

1. Std. Cond. 1. — Reserved matters to be approved.

2, Std. Cond. 2. — Commence in 5 years or 2 years.

5. Std. Cond. 32. — Access and crossings laid out to attached sketch.

4. Std. Oond.27B. — Provision within curtilage of site for garage or garage space. 5. The e3cisting pair of semi—detached houses on the site ahalj be demolished prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted.

2. ROC/504/78 ASHINGDON

Erect 2 x 4 bedroom detached houses. Site adjacent 103 Golden Cross Road, Rochford. P. & S. Cottrell Limited, 83 Alexandra Road, Rophford.

Frontage bf Plot: iSm (59'3") Depth of Plot: 69.Sm (228') Floor Arag: 127.65 scj.m. (1374 sq.ft.) D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to:—

1 Std. Cond. — Coinmenoe in 5 years.

2. Std. Cond.12A. — Garage to be incidental to enjoyment of dwelling.

5, Std. Conch 14. — 1.8 metres (6 feet) high fencing to be erected. 4. Std. Cond. 30. — Access and crossings laid out to sJçetch attached.

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3. ROC/393/78 GT.WAKERING

Outline application to erect 4 detached houses 191 High Street, Great Wakering. Mrs.J.S.Ledicott, do Messrs. R.J.Lester & Son, 22/23 Duke Street, Chelmaford.

Frontage of Plot; Plots 1,2 & 3 — 10.6m (35'), Plot 4 — 9.14m (301) Depth of Plot: Plots 1 & 2 — 39m (128'), Plots S & 4 — 48.7m (160') Density: 9 d.p.a. D.T.S. Grant Permission subject ta:—

1. Std. Cond. 1. — Reservedmatters to be approved.

7. Std. Conch 2. — Commence in 5 years or 2 years. I

3. Std. 9pnch 4. — Hedgenolws to be retained.

4. Std. Conch 6. - A scheme of landscaping to be approved.

5. Std. Cond. 7. — All trees, shrubs and hedges to be protected by fencing.

6. Ste!t Conch 8. — Submit materials schedule.

7. Std. Conch 15. — Details of walls, fences or other means of enclosure.

8. Ste!. Conch27B. — Provision within curtilage of site for garage or garage space.

9. Prior to the commencement of the development a vehicular access and a hardstanding 5.Oan x 2.50m (16'5" x'8'2%") shall be constructed within the reduced curtilage of the existing dwelling, 191 1-11gb Street, together with the provision of a garage or garage space. Details of these items shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority prior to the commencement of the proposed dwellings.

10. The access and crossings to plots 1 & 2 and 3 and No. 191 shall be linked and constructed in accordance with the attached sketch PSL.156 with any gates recessed a minimum of 4.2Gm (14') from the carriageway edge.

11. A tatting space shall be provided within the curtilages of each of the proposed dwellings. I

NOTE: Conditions 10 and 11 and the requirement for a hsrdstanding to serve the existing dwelling No. 191 are at the direction of the highway authority.

4. ItOC/447/78 HOCKLEY

Single storey extension at rear to provide new kitchen and toilet facilities and access for community centre purposes. The Old Fire Station, Southend Road, Hockley. Mr. A.G. Collinson, do E.A. Hopkins, 24 Woodpond Avenue, [-lockley.

Frontage of Plot: — Depth of Plot: — Floor Area: 87 sq.m. (936 sq.ft.)

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O.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to:—

:i-. Std. Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years.

2. Noise from activities carried out on the premises shall not exceed as measured at any boundary of the site 5OdBA for more than 10% of any period of 60 minutes between 0600 hours arid 2359 hours of any day and 4OdBA for more than 10% of any period of 60 minutes between 2359 and 0600 hours of any day. 3. The facing bricks used in the construction of the proposed extension shall match those of the existing building.

NOTE: Permission for the use of the premises for community purposes was granted in February this year. (Application ref. P00/884/77). It is proposed to demolish the existing nissen hut immediately the existing building is mude habitable for the Old Peoples' Welfare Organiaatjon and the meals on wheels service.

5. P00/528/78 ______Erect overhead 11kv power line. Canewdon Road, Ashingdon. Eastern Electricity, "Millfield", Ashwells Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Erentwood.

D.T.8. — The proposed 11kv overhead line is approx. 86.8Cm (285') in length nd is in addition, and to be linked to, a new line on the south side of Lark Hill Road which the Council considered and agreed earlier this year. (Application ref. POC/976/77).

I recommend that no objection be raised to the proposal.

6. P00/595/78 HOCFIFORD

Add 2 additional spiral staircases for fire escape purposes from ft4ture mezzanine floor area. No. 6 Purdeys Waly, Purdeys Industrial Estate, Rochford. M.F.I. Furniture Centres Limited, c/o The Rose Construction Co. Limited, 2 Purdeys Way, Rochford.

D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to:— I

1. Std. Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years.

—3—

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7. ROC/540/78 ROCHFORD

Demolish existing dwelling and erect 2 detached houses with integral garages. Sate of 5 St. Andrews Road, Rochford. Ayres Williams & Bennett, c/o The James Abbott Partnership, 22 South Street, Rochford.

Frontage of Plot: 27m (88'lO") Depth of Plot: 62m (204') Floor Area: 164.21 sq.m. (1768 sq.ft.)

D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject th—

1. Std. Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years. 2. Std. Conch 8. — Submit materials schedule.

3, Std. CoixhJ,2A. — Garage to be incidental to enjoyment of dwelling. 4. The existing wall on the site frontage shall be retained and made good where necessary or replaced by a wall, fence or other means of enclosure the details of which shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority prior to the commencement of the

development. I

5. Std. Cond. 30. — Access and crossings laid out to sketch attached.

NOTE; The F(ochford Parish Council have no objection to the proposal.

The occupiers of 6 and 8 Oak Road have written to explain that they have no objection to the proposhls but request that a line of trees towards the rear of the site be preserved. Tie application shows these trees to be retained and they would in no way be threatened by the proposed houses.The trees are mainly hawthorn and would not normally be considered for preservation because of their location,

3. ROC/439/78

OutLi.ne application to erect 19 Flats for the elderly, (Category 1). Land to rear of 5 Greensward Lane, Hockley, at present part of 11 Selbourne Road, Hockley. Springboard' Housing Association Limited, c/c Kenneth C. Cheeseman, ARII3A., South House, 46/48 South

Street, Rochford. I

Frontage of Plots — Depth of Plot: — Site Area; 0.2Bha. (0.7 acres)

D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to;—

1. Std. Cond. 1. — Reserved matters to be approved.

2. Std. Cond. 2. — Commence ir 5 years or 2 years.

— p 3. The existing trees ana hedgero's on and adjacent to the beundariec of tfte site shall be retained and shall not b' removed or reduced in height withot.t the previous written consent of the local planning authority and the approval of the scheme of landscaping required by condition 4 Any trees or hedgerows being removed without such consent or dying, being severely damaged or becoming seriously daseas shall be replaced with trees and hedgerows of such size and species as may be agreed with the local plannthg authority.

4. Std. Cond. 6. — A scheme of landscaping to be approved.

5. Std. Cond. 7. — All trees, shrubs and hedges to be protected by fencing.

6. Std. Cond. 8. — Submit materials schedule.

7. The six car parking spaces indicated on the plans accompanying the application (drawing No.. 1136/2) shall be provided to the aatislactlcn of the local planning authority prior to the occupation of the propuse flats,

8. The access to the proposed vehicle parking and turning area shall be provided to the satisfaction of the local planning authortty prior to the occupation of the proposed flats.

9. The proposed davelopment shall be carri out for and on behalf of the Springboard Housing Association Ltd.

NOTE; The scheme proposes the erection of 19 Category I 0.F. flats linked to the scheme of 20 Category II flats nearing completion on the stc cf 5 Greensrard Lane the applicaton site currently ferns part of thc large garden to 11 Selbourne Road. Access is proposed via the Greensward Lane site and provision is made for additional parking facaUties and a vehicle turning area within the applicatton site.

There is good natural screening on the southern and western boundaries abutting existing curtilages in Plumberow Avenue and this is planned to be retained Some natural screening exists on sections of the northrrn boundary adjoining the properties in Selbourne Road ano acre supplementary planting is therefore proposed adjacent to this bourdary.

The development is essentially two storey except for a small section close to the curtilages in Selbourne Poad which reduces to single starcy and takes the form of five blocks linked by access corridors and stairways to produce a domestic scale to the buildings and a noz'e interesting block form. I

The occupiers of 23 properties adjoining the Bite have been notified of the application end representations received from the 'ccupier of:—

l9 21, 25, 27 and 29 Selbourne 2oad.

16, 20, 22, 36, 38 and 42 Plumbenow Avenue.

All except the occupier of 16 Plumberow Avenue specifically object the proposal, the main crjtlciams beng:—

440 :øi (2) /' h.o—storey devclupcLent as proposed would he ccompatib)e with — thu surro'nd n btT,SOIOVi3- -— - ., (ii) The land currnntiv provides a haven for wildliie arid is a welcome break in a b'titt—up area.

(iii) Loss of privcoy nd outlook.

(iv) Overcrowded backland development.

Other poLnts rased by ind:jvldusl residents include:-

(a) Concern rcgardlng adultional traffic energing citn Greensward Lane,

(h) Devaluatlcn oC surrounding properties.

(n) Ccncorr chat existing treec ann hedgerows around the site will be removed.

The occupier of 16 Flumherow Avenue does not object in principle to the dovelopment but is anxiotri to ensure that the proposalo do not ic1verse)y affect the privacy and amenities of her property and that adequate scroetnrg is provided or retained.

An objection has also been recetved from the Hockiey Fai!sh Council who consider the prupusa]. to be over—cIevelojnent and an tmwarrented intrusion into the pni..acy of' nearby residents in Selbourne Road.

I take the view that a 2-starey development of the bra pronosed would not be danagitg to he charec.er and apoearance of thc l-'celity. The proposed buildings are we:: divorced from the exxst...ng bungalows In both Selbourne Load aria Plunherow /'vnue and the development ;'ould have its own ctjaraot&r allied to the similar dove½prnent cn the Greensward Lane frontage. Furthermore, the particular buildinrs exwj8eer1 are of domestic scale and orientated to avoid direct overlooking and loss of privacy. The existing plantrng on the periphery or the site wll affectively conceal much of the de"elopment and assist in protecting the amenities of the adJacent Cwell..ngs. My recemitendmtor ncludeu conditions concerning the retention of this screening ita the provision of supplementary planting. The site is 561, .n a baefJend situation but the development does not .Ln my opinion denerve the cr-nt ovet'crodcd' there being extensive opon areas around the buildings for the bencft of the occupiers and to enable t3 sting treus End nedgerews 'cc ne retained. The tsting vegetation is on the periphery of the Eite and provided this is retap.ned I would say the effct on wildl.ifc oilS he mln?,mcl. Concerning the other' on3nlY r2ised, the volume of addItional traffic likoly to be generated by the scheus is small and the County highways Dcpartnent raise no t±jcctions to the proposal cu traffic grounds.

I doubt havtng regnrc to tin 1'orri and nature of the dove] opmenr proposed that the value cf o"opertes n tne vicinity would be affected. The concern eXprcSbPd by !cme res .vnts z ocrdz rig the loss of this preoinantiy open urea of len' ts .nder2,.ntkta]e cut. the land is within a resi1c'ntial adlocaticr ir t'e Counts Level n.-n: Plan a11d the aLternative to a scheme of elderly porsons acco,imcoetic.sn right ultmptely he a schene of conventional private hodsiij which coulti be ar mere di'-ruptiva. Tho nathrs irclucfd an cenditrous / and 8 crc the subject of' a d'et'tion

by ice nigbey 'tu1hci':t. I

441 I Ii.. I ______— ROC/640/78 ROACH GROUP

Repair the existing Village Hall. The Village Hall, Foulness Island. Mr. E.J. Bancroft, The Roach Groqp Parish Council, 11 Winton Avenue, Westcliff—on—Sea.

D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject toe—

1. Std. Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years.

LB/5/78 STAI4BRIDGE

Add porch. Rose Cottage, Stambridge Road, Stambridge. Mr. F.C. Lees, do Mr. H. Beckwith, 60 Earls Hall Avenue, Southend—on—Sea. I

D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to:—

All new work shall be painted white.

]1.FtOC/l77/76 ROACH GROUP

Detached Chalet Bungalow. (Details). Land between 412 and 418 Little Wakering Road, Darling Magna. Mn G.L. Overton, do Roger J. Burrough, RIBA., 46 Uplands Road, Hawkwell.

Frontage of Plot: lO.67m (35') Depth of Plot: 33.5m (110') Floor Area: 142 aq.m. (1528 sq.ft.)

D.T.S. — Grant Pernissaon, jc ROC/242/78 ASHINGDON

Erect 4 bungalows and 1 house. Land fronting Church Road, Ashingdon. M..C. (Builders Ashingdon) Limited, do The James Abbott Partnership, 22 South Street, Rochford, (Ref. BC/2749A).

Houe Type Min,Plot width Floor Area

15.24m (Soft.) 74.32 sq.m. ( 800 sq.ft.)

P lO.66m (3Sft.) 121. 5 sq.m. (1308 sq.±t.) S l5.SSm (521t.) 68.27 sq.m. ( 735 sq.ft.) ¾

442 H D.T.S. - Grant Permission subject torn—

1. Std. Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years0

2. The existing trees edged blue on drawing no. BC.2749—2 returned herewith shall be retained and shall not be removed or reduced in height without the previous written consent of the local planning authority. Any tree being removed without such consent, or dying, being severely datitaged or becoming seriously diseased shall be replaced with trees of such size and species as may be agreed with the local planning authority.

3. The proposed tree planting indicated on the submitted drawing no. BC.2749—2 shall be carried out on the site during the first available planting season following the commencement of the development to the local planning authority's satasfotion. Any tree dying within five years of planting shall be replaced by the applicants or their successors in title. 4. Std. Ccnd. 7. — All trees, shrubs and hedges to be protected by fencing. 5. Std. Conch 8. — Submit materials schedule.

6. Std. Cond.12A. — Garage to be incidental to enjoyment of dwelling.

7. The proposed l.8m (6') high hit and miss screen fencing on the boundary edged green on drawing no. BC.2749—2 returned herewith shall be erected prior to the ocnmencement of the erection of the proposed dwellings.

8. The proposed 2m (6'7") high creen fencing on the boundaries edged mauve on drawing no. BC.2749—2 returned herewith shall be erected prior to the commencement of the erection of the proposed dwellings.

9. Std. Cond. 35. A brick wall to be erected to front boundary.

10. The proposed house on plot numbered 51 shall not be commenced prior to the commencement of the dwellings proposed on the adjoining plots no. 44 — SC) inclusive the subject of planning permission ROC/l20/73 dated 20th July, 1977. I

11. The proposed dwelling on plot no. 26 shall not1 be commenced prior t the construction of the estate road from which the property obtains access, the estate road being the subject of planning permission R0C/lO/73 dated 20th July, 1977, 12. The proposed improveinents to the carriageway of Church Road shall be constructed prior to the commencement qf the erection of any of the proposed dwellings and tFe proposed improvements 1iall be constructed in such a nnner as to ensure that each dwelling before it is occupied shall be served by a properly consolidated and surfaced carriageway between the dwellings and existing highway. Further the footways and footpaths commensurate with the frontage of each dwelling shall be constructed and completed by the date of occupation of the &aelling. NOTE: Local residents have been notified of the application and represent- ations received from just two occupiers.

The Rev. Norman Cotgrove of The Rectory, Church Road considers the proposal would greatly improve the amenities of the road and has no ctiection\ —8—

.t. t 443 I The occupier of "Chekessia", Church Road still feels that Church Road should remain as existing serving only the existing properties in the road but if permission is granted adequate drainage for Church Road should be provided and the trees and bushes close to the junction of Church Eoad/ Ashingdon Road should be preserved with strict planning conditions. The Ashingdon Parish Council object to the application on the grounds that the proposed improvements to Church Road would result in the loss of trees close to the Church Road/Ashingdon Road junction which in the previous approved scheme were to be retained. They also state that the proposals involve the a'action of an additional dwelling to the number previously approved.

As regards trees the applicants have mdeavoured to align the road improve— ments and footpath to allow the trees referred to to be retdined. Five trees of various species were to be retained at this point in the original scheme and four are still to be retained in the current proposals. The siting of the trees was checked subsequent to the receipt of the Parish Council's views and the survey revealed that the trees were located a little further away from the existing road than originally shown, thus providing more space for the road improvements. The submitted plans have been revised accordingly. The tree which cannot be retained in the new scheme is a bay tree. Conditions relating to the retention and protection of these trees are included in my recommendation. I

On the question of4 road th'aInage all works relating to the highway will have to be carried out to the satisfaction of the District Highways Surveyor and this will include drainage.

Finally, with regard to the nuniber of dwellings proposed there is no increase in the total number of dwellings proposed on this site and the adjacent land,

I . ROC/623/77 RAYLEIGH

Erect a social centre for use of the fl,C. Parish of Rayleigh and construct a new access road from London Road, Rayleigh0 (Details) White Post Farm, London Road, Rayleigh. Rev. A.G.A. Dorricott, do Banbury Commercial Buildings Limited, Leofric Works, Ryton, Coventry (NB 3ED.

D.TS. — Grant Permission subject to:—

The roof sheeting shall be coloured tlthru_tone blue" to the satisfaction of the local planning authority.

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444 ! ' 14. ROC/254/78 HAWKWELL

Erect 1 bungalow and 1 chalet. Site adjacent 44 Lascelles Gardens, Hawkwell. Messrs. Ladbrook & Levinson, c/a Mr. R.V. Hudson, WEED, LIAAS, 303 London Road (let Floor), Hadleigh.

Frontage of Plot: 24.4m (So') Depth of Plot: 54.9m (180') Floor Area: Plot 1 — 103.50in2 (1114 sq.ft.) Plot 2 — 107.36m2 (1156 sq.ft.) Density 15 d.p.h. (6.2 d.p.a.)

D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to:—

1. Std. Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years.

2. Std. Conch 5. — A scheme of tree and/or shrub planting to be approved.

3. Std. Cond. 8. — Submit materials schedule.

4. Std. Cond. 14. — 1.8 metres (6 feet) high fencing to be erected.

NOTE; Septic tanks or cesspools are not considered to be acceptable on this site and there is no foul sewer available to enable this development to be served by a normal gravity sewerage system. However, a public sewer exists at the junction of Lascelles Gardens and Uarewood Avenue, and the applicant proposes to install a pumping station within the curtilage of the site and to discharge into the public sewer via a rising main passing through adjoining land which is not under the applicant's control. The owners of this adjoining site have indicated their willingness to negotiate with the applicant and it is recommended that this application be approved subject to a legal agreement being concluded to the satisfaction of the Director of Administration regarding the form of drainage proposed.

15.ROC/Sll/78 HAWKWELL

Erect 3 chalets with integral garages. 15 Lasceltes Gardens, Ashingdon. Ares, Williams & Sennett, c/o The James Abbott Partnership, 22 South Street, Eochford0 (30/3030).

Frontage of Plot: 27.435m (90'O") Depth of Plot: 48m (l57'O") Floor Area: Each dwelling — llO.80w2 (1192 sq.ft.)

Density: 12 d.p.a. I

D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject tot— I

1. Std. Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years.

2. Std. Conch. 5. — A scheme of tree and/or shrub planting to be approved.

3. Std. Cond. 8. — Submit materials schedule.

4. Std. Cond.l2A. — Garage to be incidental to enjoyment of dwelling.

5. Std. Cond. 14. — 1.8 metres (6 feet) high fencing to be erec ed,

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7. Std. Cond. 30. — 'Lecesses and crossings laid out to sketch attached.

NOTE. Outline planning permission was granted for three chalets on this site in September, 1976 under ROC/641/76 and a similar application also approved in October, 1976 under ROC/796/76.

16. ROC/33/78/l RAYLEIGH

Erect 7 houses and garages. (Details) Land fronting Teignmouth Drive, Rayleigh. B. Spector Developments Ltd., do Laurence E. Brown & Co. 185, London Road, Southend—on—S?a.

Frontage of P1st' lO.25m (33'9") (mm.) Depth of Plot: 23.6m (Y7'7") (mm.) Floor Area: House Type B 122 sq.m.(13l4 sq.ft.) 23.1 122 sq.m.(1314 sq.ft.) C 117.5 sq.m. (1268 sq.ft.) D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject toO—

1. Std. Cond. 8. — Subnt materials schedule. NOTE: Outline planning permission has been granted for this development subject to legal agreement being concluded to the satisfaction of the Director of Administration regarding drainage works. It is hoped that the necessary agreement will be finalised by the date of the CYbmmittee Meeting and this detail application for seven of the proposed dwellings is included on the schedule in anticipation of this happening. The applicants are anxious to make a start and the next Committee meeting is not until early September. If the agreement is not concluded by the dath of the meeting consideration of the application will have to be deferi'ed.

17.ROC/596/78 RAYLEIGH Erect 21 x 1 person flats, 19 2 person flats 1 x,5 person mamsonettes for residential sheltered housing for the elderly. Land adjacent to No. 2 Hilltop Close to the rear of Nos. 21 to 33 High Road, Rayleigh. The Royal British Legion Housing Association, c/o P4cAlister, Armstrong & Partners, 92 Seymour Place, London W1H 5DB.

D.T.S. — Refuse Permission for the following reasons:

1. The ecale of the building by reasons of its height, mass and fenestratio would be incompatible with the proportions of the domestic residential buildings around the site. The proposed building would visually dominate the area to the extent of being unacceptable.

2. The building would be sited too close to established private garde: for there not to be overlooking from second floor windows resulting in seriots loss of privacy to the oocupiers of dwellings near the site. 1 1]. —

448 NOTE: A scheme for the development of a Category II housing unit for the Royal British Legion was approved on the frontage to Castle Road but that land apparently is no longer available and an alternative site at the southern end of the builder's yard has been offered.

Local residents have been consulted and representations against the develop- ment have been received from the occupiers of:

1, 3 and 4 Hilltop Close; 31 and 3la High Road;

2 Thames Close; 111 Weir Gardens.

The objectors are concerned with

(i) The mccessive height and wass of the building being incompatible with the scale of the domestic dwellings around the site.

(ii) Overlooking of adjoining private gardens from windows on the proposed second floor. I

(iii) The use of Hilltop Close as access which:

(a) is, at 16 feet of inadequate width;

(b) would cause additional hazards at the junction of Weir Gardens and Hilltop Close; (c) create additional nuisance from noise.

(iv) Refuse point wrongly located;

(v) Laundry room wrongly located; (vi) Undesirable affect on house prices;

(vii) Water pressure inadequate.

I consider the objections to height, massing and overlooking to be justified and have reçcrimended accordingly. I discussed a reductron in the overall height of the building as shown on the original drawing with the Architects but the revised proposals include three storeys over most of the site.

I do not support the other objections in particular the use of Hilltop Close as the access and I ask the Committee to consider their attitude towards the remaining

The land is zoned for residential use. AlLernattve access to High Road cannot be contemplated because of the disruption it would cause to traffic flows on the classified road and a way out th Castle Road would be at a point where the closeness of junctions with High Street, the access to the Car Park and the Police Station and the narrowness 0fi the carriageway of Castle Road would create untenable highway hazards. What is decided now about access will serve for the rest of the yard behind the High Rpad frontage l2-

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I 16. ROC/688/78 RAYLEIGH

Add a two atorey extension to an existing office block. Brook Road Trading Estate, Rayleigh. Falmer Jeans Ltd., do Myton Limited, West Africa House, Ashbourne Road, Baling, London, W5 3QP.

Frontage of Plot: — Depth of Plot: — floor Area: 557.4m2 (6,000 sq.ft.)

D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to:—

1. Std. Cond. 3 — Commence in 5 years.

2. Not less than 91' car parkang spaces shall be provided to serve the premises. Should the 60 car parking spaces in the adjacent car park become no longer available for the benefit of the applicants employees alternative provision to give a total provision of 0 spaces within the site shall be made to the satisfaction of the local planning authority within a period of 3 months from the date on which the adjacent car park is no longer available.

3. No gooda, packaging, or materials Sall be stored or deposited on the open areas of the site and the car park and service yard areas.

.1. Std. Cond. 9. — Materials to niatch existing.

NOTE: The extension will match and be immediately at the rear of the existing 2—storey office block on the Rite.

9. ROC/662/76 HAWXWELL Erect detached chalet and garage (details). Appeal T/APP/5218/A/77/2779/G5 refers. 382 Rectory Road, Hawkwell. Mr. D.P.Gilligan, 382 Rectory Road, Hawkwell. Frontage of Ploi: 9.lm (30') Depth of Plot 49m (161') Floors Area: l32m2 (1420 sq.ft)

IJQTOS, — Refue Remission for the following reasons:

1. The proposed dormers on the front elevation are considered to be excessive in size in relationship to the existing roof and if allowed would dtract frtxn the 'elevation and character of the pmnpoaed dwelling ard would appear unduly obtrusive in the street scene, Furthermore if allo\ed the dormers would set an undesirable precedent for similar large dormers on the adjoining ribbon of bungalows all of which lie within the Extended Metropolitan Green Belt.

2, The fenestration to the proposed dormers is considered to be of unsatisfactory proportions and therefore creates a lack oi visual strength to the front elevation of the chalet bungalow.

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NOTE: This chalet bungalow was allowed on appeal with a single small dormer in the front elevataon. Negotiations with the applicant have failed to achieve a reduction in the size of the proposed dorners and the applicant has asked that the application be determined as submitted. It has been indicated to the applicant that if the windows in the dormer's were reduced in width from 1Mm (6') to 1,.2m (4') and the distance between the dormera increased from 0.4Gm (l'6") to O.9lm (3') the proposals would be favourably recommended. The applicant is most reluctant to agree to these minor revisions as he considers that it wilt reduce the floor area and space with the new bedroom to an unacceptable degree.

O ROC/475/78 GREAT WAKERING

3 Bedroom detached house and garage. Land adjacent to New Road & St. Nicholas's Church, Great Walcering.' Mr. A. Fisk, c/o 'Charorly", Brankaome Avenue, Stanford—le--hope, Essex.

Frontage of Plot: 16,7Gm (55') Depth of Plot: 3l.69m (104') Floor Area. l39.l2sq.m (1497 sqft,)

P..T.S. — Grant Permission subject to:—

1. Std. Cond. 3 — Commence in 5 years.

2. No materials shall be stored or buildings erected within te area of lard coloured blue on drawing No. 1237/1 returned' herewith. No changes in ground level Shall be made within this area without the previous written consent of the local planning authority. The position of the proposed soakaway shall be re—sited within the remainder of the site.

3. Bid. Cond. 5. — A scheme of tree and/or shrub planting to be approved.

4. Std. Cond, 8. - Submit materials schedule.

5. Std. Cond.12B. — Garage to be incidental to enjoyment of dwelling.

. Std. Cowl. 14. — 1.8 metres (6 feet) high fencing to be erected.

7. Std. Cond. 31. — Clear sight splays to be provided.

B. Std. Cowl. 35. — A brick wall to be erected to front boundary.

21.ROC/449/77 1-JAWKWELL

Add two stables to the existing stables. E-!awksmesd, Holyoak Lane1 Hawkwell. M/s V. Perkins, 32 The Westerings, Hockley.

Size of Fie1d 1-62ha, (4 acres)

DT.S. — Refuse Permission fcr the following reasons: I. The proposed siting of the two stables would adversely affect the amenities of the adjoining occupiers of Peer Tree Cottage by virtue of noise, smell and general disturbance associated with the proposed development. Furthermore, if allowed, the proposal would set an undesirable precedent for additional stables on this part of the site.

2. Insufficient information has been submitted in order to give the development due consideration in the interests of amenity.

NOTE: A previous application for a stable block for nine horses in the same position on the site, was refused permission on 27th April, 1977 (Application No. ROC/981/76). Negotiations with the applicant have failed to achieve an alternative siting for the stables within the site.

ROC/307/78 HULLBBIDGE I

Erect residential dwelling. Land opposite "Andara", Creekview Avenue, Nulibri dge. Mr. G. Bishop, 0/0 Mr. B. Lloyd, "Glendale", Aifreda Avenue, Hullbridge.

Frontage of Plot: 13.70m (45') Depth of Plot: 40m (131') Floor Area: l38.84rn2 (1493 sq.ft.) Density: 8 d.p.a. I

D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to:—

I. Std. Cond. 3. -. Commence in B years.

2. Std. Cond. 5. — A scheme of tree and/or shrub planting to be approved.

3. Std. Cond. 8. — Submit materials schedule.

. Stc1. Cond.12A. — Garage to be incidental to enjoyment of dwelling.

NOTE: The application drawings indicate the proposed property to be connected to the existing private pumping station in Creeview Avenue. TJ}e details shown are satisfactory but it is recorimended that planning permission is grented for this develppment subject to a legal agreement between the applicant and the Council being concluded to the satisfactibn of the Director of Administration. The Hullbridge Parish CoUncil wish to be satisfied that the private pumped foul drain is capable of éakin.g the extra effluent and that the pernission of the owner of the system — has been obtained. I am satisfied that this main is capable of taking — the foul sewage from this site, and the legal agreement referk'ed to above will ensure that the development takes place only if the proposed drainage can be provided.

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459 23. ROC/665/78 CANEWDON

Permission to site residential caravan to accommodate an agricultural student. White House Farm, Lark Hill Road, Canewdon. D. & A. Stacey, Scotts Hall, Canewdon, Rochford.

D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to—

1 The caravan shall cease to be occupied and be removed from the site not later than 30th April, 1979.

2. The caravan shall only be occupied by a person employed in agriculture, as defined in Sect.on 290(1) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1971, at White House Farm,' Lar4c Hill Road, Canewdon.

NOTE: The applicant wishes to provide temporary living accommodation on the site to enqble an agricultural student ft gain practical experience of working on a farm, this being a necessary requirement as part of the student's course of study.

The caravan is to be sited in a very inconspicuous position immediately behind a large barn.

24. ROC/448/76 HOCKLEY

Outline application to erect bungalow and garage. Setta Lane, Rear of 52/54 Main Road, Hockley. Mr. & Mrs. J.V. Frankin, do G.E3. Spencer Limited, 2 Market square Chambers, Rochford.

Frontage of Plot: 3.35m (11') widening to lOin (33') Depth of Plot. 24m (79') Floor Area: —

D.T.S. — flefuse Permission for the following reasons:

1 The t'oposal would by virtue of an increase in density and cramped appearance result in an overdevelopment of the site out of keeping with the generally open character and appearance of the neighbouring properties.

2, The site is of inadequate size to provide a satisfactory private garden area for the reasonable needs of the future occupiers of the dwelling.

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DELGLANING DECISIONS

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

APPECVALS

HoC/367/78 Site residential caravan while property is being erected (R00/438/77 refers) at 21 High E]as Road, Thallbrid.ge — flr. D.J. Hicks.

ROC/336/78 Add detached garage at 20 Woodlands Close, Hookley — Mr. P. Smith.

1wc/39o/7s Add lounge/diner and kitchen extension and carport at 2 hillside Aveime, Hawkwell — Mr. P. Richardson.

IC/364/78 Add lounge extension at 154 Warwick Rcd, Rayleigh — Mn Boyce.

P00/302/78 Add. rear extension at iS Warwick Road, Rayleigh - Mr. A. Coghlaw.

noo/343/78 Add extension to rear, rooms in roof and a. detached garage at 32 Aldermans Hill, Hookley — Mr. W.F. Down.

P00/339/78 Add rear extension at 10 Upper Lambrioks, Rayleigh - Mr0 & Mrs. Miles.

1Do/366/78 Add dining room ertension at 4 Pastview Dri'V-e, Rayleigh Mr. Mttlry.

P00/221/78 'ection of single storey grpund floor extension comprising garage, utility room and porch extenaipn a'17 6 The Priories, Hullbridge — Mr0 B. Sleap.

P00/28/78 Add lounge extensiøzi with bedroom and thoør—room over at 57 Mapledene Averme, Hullbridge - Kr. JY.R. Rigby.

P00/327/78 Add. lounge extension and garage at 32 Moneford Drive, Wcllbridge — Mr. D.P. Carrington.

11)0/368,178 Add carport at 23 Mapled.ene Avenue, Hullbridge — Mr. K. Morton.

P00/346/ta Add room in roof to fern bedroom at 10 OakzWa3.k, Hookley — Mr. Perrott,

11)0/409/78 Add extension to lounge at 3 Helena Olese, Hawkwell\ç. Mr. H. holland.

— 17 — 452 R0C/363/78 Add porch, new bay windows and extension to first floor lounge at lvovertside!, Trinity Wood Road, Hockley — Mr. P. Grimahaw. R0C/301/78 Add porch and fenoe 600mm Mgh at 12 Station Road, Hockley - Mr. A.S. Evans.

R0'0/434/78 Demolish existing garage and erect a double garage at 75 Rayleigh Avenue, Rayleigh — Mr. Seals.

Roa/43o/7s Add porch, W.0. and garage at 165 New Road, Great Wakenng - Mr. TWheatman. mx/n4/78 Rxtend an existing rear fence at 9 Village Green, Canewdon — ffr D.S, Blood3 Io/365/78 Remove existing conservatory and add a sun lounge at 495 Little Wakering Road, Little Wakering - Mr. and Mrs. Randefl

1c/423/78 Add a bathrooni to first floor at 9 Elizabeth Avenue, Rayleigh - Mr. V. Brotherston. P00/420/78 Add kitchen extension at 23 Baws Heath Road, Rayleigh - Mn B, Schooling.

I0/563/78 Add lounge and kitchen/diner extension at 12 ifilary Crescent, Rayleigh — Mr. P. Sheennsn.

EbO/542/78 Add lounge extension at 5 Abbey Road, Hulibridge - Mt'. R0 Ballr Add bedroom at "Ta-Lah—Ta", Crcn Road, Rookie1 — ROC/389/78 Mn and Mrs. Hull. P0o/s9V7e AM kitchen extension at 3 The Laxtons, Roohford — Mr. C,T0 Wooth4ar3.. Io/562/78 Add a fron-i parch at 101 New Road, Great Wakering - Mr. C, Nsybew Add conseratory at 319 High Street, Great Wakering — Mn P.M. Jefferies,

ROG/31 Add lounge and kit6tien extension at 240 Plunaberow Avenue, 3/7 Hockley - Mr. P.F. Norris. roo/54V7é Add kitchen extension at 120 Broad Walk, Hockley - Mr. 5.3. Gray.

BD0/575/78 AM detached garage at 263 Ashingdon Road, Roohford - Mr. J,D. Rob'bins,

iwc/6oiJ78 Erect a boundary fence to the property at 93 Lane, Rayleii. — Mr. S. Layzell.

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R0C/526/78 Add porch and garage at 90 Bull Lane, Rayleigh — Mr. Maybuty.

Add dining room extension at 22A Bull Lane, Rayleigh — Mr. Richardson.

P00/552/78 Add kitchen extension at 10 The Courts, Rayleigh — Mr. T. Johnson.

R1FUSALS

R00/400/78 Permission to store Pive Touring caravans when not in use at Devonshire Rouse Pam, 34 Barling Road, Great Wakering - Mr. L.G. Beloham. P00/403/76 Erect a double garage at "Ta-Lah-Ta't, CroT,ln Road, Hookley - Mr. and Mrs. Hull. Add extension to an existing factory at "Clovelly-", Chelmeford Road, Rawreth - Mr. E. Tibbs.

BUILDING RSJIILATIONS

In accordance with the policy of delegation, I have decided the following applications submitted wader the Building Regulations.

MPROVLLS

13255 Erection of detached house and garage adj.acent to Lamorna, Rebels Lane, Great Wskering - Mr. D,LG. Robinson.

13256 Detached chalet and garage at Plot 4 Leaiagton Road, Hockley — Mr. L. Carlo.

13258 External Wall renovation at "Jofrema", Nontifiore Avenue, Rayleigh - Mr. J.A. Adams.

13259 Convert Bath/kitchen into separate bathrtom and kitchen at 10 Vernon Avenue, Rayleigh — Mr. P. Brafley.

13260 Pront entrance porch at 101 New Road, Giat Wakering Mr. CR. Nayhew.

13261 Implement Shed at Sprinklers Nursery, Wakering Road, Great Wakering - Mr. I. Matthews.

13262 Diner extension at 34 Deepdene Avenue, Rayleigh — Mr0 and Mrs. Guerney.

13264 Lounge extension at 3 Helena Close, Hawkwell, Hockley Mr. H. Holland.

13265 New house at 70 Hilltop Avenue, Hulibridge — Mr. H. Walsoncroft.

13266 Proposed porch, W.C. and garage at 165 New Road, Wakering - Mr. Wheatman.

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13267 Re-siting bathroom and lounge extension at 236 Aehingdon Road, Roohford — Mr. Yfitch.

13268 Detached garage at 26 Cagefleld Road, Stambridge, RochI'ord - Mr. B. Reynolds.

13269 Proposed conversion of shop premises to restaurant at 1 South Street, Rochford — Renouf Restaurants Ltd.

13270 Ereotion of Squash Packets Court at Colonial House, High Read, Rayleigh - Mr. J. Walker.

13271 Kitchen extension at 8 Minster Close, Rayleigh — Mr. W.N.Day.

13273 Extension at rear of existing dwelling at 4 Stile Lane Rayleigh — Mr. P. Cardew.

13274 Cavity Wall lyisulation at 9 Helena Close, Hawkwell — Mr. Walker (Agrement No. 73/205).

13275 Cavity Wall Insulation at 101 High Road, Rayleigh - Mr. G. Brifle (Agrenent No. 75/307)

13282 Room in roof space at 14 Hilltop Close, Rayleigh — Mr. J.E. Clark.

13283 Single storey extension at rear to replace existing and alterations at 38 Brooklyn Drive, Rayleigh — Mr. D. Q. Hoskin,

13284 Proposed house and garage at Suttor Court Drive, Rooliford - Mr. LCD. Quinn.

13285 Erection of utility room and garage alteration at 180 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh — Mr. H. Greens 13286 Cavity Insulation at 47a Orchard Avenue, Hockley - Mr. NcCutheon (Agrement No. 75/274)

13287 Cavity Insulation at 13 Warwick Close, Rayleigh — Mr. P. Berry (Agrement No. 75/274)

13288 Erection of Steel Framed Building at Scotts Hall Fax, Canewdon - Mr. D. Stacey.

13290 Rooms in roof apace at 34 Kings Road, Rayleigh - Mr. GR. Baker.

13291 Extensions to approved garage at Plot 238, 22 Avon Close, Rectory Green Estate, Hawkwell - Mr. I.J. Marsh.

13292 Cavity Insulation at 14 Moons Close, Ashingdon - Mr. D. Hay-nea. (Rejeq3.6078 Section 64, P.H.A. 1936 — B.R. C.9(2) — Prevention of damp in cavity walls. Relaxed and Approved l4.6.L8,)

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-/ I-I - 455 13293 Double garage at "The Briars", Kingsway, Hullbridge - Mr. D. Tavio.

13294 Cavity Insulation at 28 Burrows Way, Rayleigh - Mr. A.A. Kelly (Agrement No. 75/307) 13295 Change of use to Youth Hostel at Ragstone Lodge, Stambridge Road, Great Stambridge - Mr. B.A. Gooding.

13296 Extension to rooms in roof and replacement bay windows at "Covertside", Trinity Wood Road, Hockley - Mr1 P. Grimahaw.

13297 Internal a1teratios at 55 ¶Joronation Close, Great Wakering - Mr. E.J. Cerson.

13298 Lounge extension at 1 Hillcrest Avenue, 1illbridge — Mr. T.E. Sanders.

13299 Cavity Insulation at 40 Goldsworthy Drive, Great Wakering - Mr. Bailey.

13300 New boiler house for central heating Essex Barn at Chiohester Hall Country Club, Old London Loop Road, Rawreth - Mr. F.R. Harris.

13301 Extension to garage at 51 Victoria Avenue, Rayleigh - Nr LS. Fisher.

13302 Extension to forn new Lounge, Bedroom, Lobby & Garage and Enlarge Kitchen and Bathroom at 30 Leslie Road, Rayleigh - Mr. G. Hemaings.

13303 Extension to Lounge and internal alterations at 20 Elm Grove, Hullbridge - Mr. P.W, Tasker.

13304 Rear extension at 90 Warwick Road, Rayleigh - Mrs. A. Fenton.

13305 Conversion of 2 propertied to ne dwelling house at 169 & 171 Little Wakering Road, Great Waering - Mr. E.G. Horue r.

13306 Extension to front and rear. Change of use of Garage tc Dining Room, new Cloakroom at 36 Upland Road, Hockley - Mr. Appleby.

13307 Garage at 57 London Road, Rayleigh - Mr. G. Reed.

13308 Porch at 112 New Road, Great Wakering - Mr. D.A.M. Ford.

13309 Extension to rooms in roof at 1 Mount Crescent, Hockley — Mr. and Mrs. Slarke.

13310 Addition of Dining Room and extension to Lounge t 17 Nelson Gardens, Rayleigh - Mr. H. White. -21- 456 ; ; 13311 Extension to garage at 25 Poplars Avenue, Hawkwell — Mr. R.J. Chambers.

13312 Alterations and extensions and add garage at 32 Aldermans Hill, Hockley - Mr. W.F. Down.

13313 Extension to lounge at rear at 32 Alexandra Road, Raylei&i — Mr. and Mrs. A. Carbery.

13314 Erect carport to replace existing at 28 Canewdon View Road, Ashingdon - Mr. Ismail.

13317 Extend existing dormer at 4 King Henry's Drive, Rocbford — Mr. R.E. Bawson.

13318 front porch and rear extension at 88 Seaview Drive, Great Wakering - Mr. B. Baverstock.

13319 2—storey extension and alterations and formation of WC. at 7 Gregory Close, Hawkwell — Mr. Keene.

13320 Double garage at "Deodar", Lower Road, Ashingdon — Mr. P. Spioer. 13321 Demolish existing lean—to and erect lounge extension at 5 Abbey Road, Hullbridge - Mr. R.C. Ball. 13522 Mdjtion of Ladies and Gents Toilets and internal alterations to allow access at The Spa Public House, junction Spa Road, Southend Road, Hockley — md Coope Ltd. 13325 Storage area at 45A Clifton Road, Aahingdon — Mr. LU. MacKintosh.

13324 Addition of porch and bedroom at 327 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh — Mr. C. Wng3at.

13332 Convert existing garage to diner area and. form porch infill at 44 WinderBere Avenue, Hullbridge - Mr. P.C. Butler.

13333 Rear extension and new Cloakroom and Lobby at 71 Station Crescent, Rayleigh — Mr. A. Crabb. 13334 Alterations and garage at 31 Lancaster Road, Rayleigh — Mr. Green.

13335 Erect garage to replace existing one at 75 Rayleigh Avenue, Rayleigh — Mr. Seala.

13338 General Alterations at Old Fire Station, Southend Road, Hockley — Rockley Parish Council. 13339 Erection of detached house at site adjacent to 112 Greensward Lane, Hockley — Mr. R.D. Peers.

13340 Proposed erection of detached house and garage at junction of High Street/Whitehall Road, Geat Wskering — Mt,. L. A. leiflaw. -22- 13541 Porch and conversion of Integral garage to dining room at 24 Hilltop Avenue, Hullbridge - Mr. D.P.Tindley.

13342 Extension to existing garage at 1 Chestnut Path, Canewdon — Kr. T. Beadell.

13343 Kitchen and toilet extension at Old Rire Station, Southend Road, Hookley - Hookley Parish Council.

13344 Construction of a. bathroom to first floor at 9 Elizabeth Avenue, Rayleigh - Mr. V. Brotherston.

13345 Addition of ground floor toilet and front porch at 6 The Drive, Hullbrid.ge - Mr. C.W. Shelley1

13346 Rebuild and extend existing kitchen and dining room with new Utility and Cloakroom at 39 Sourthend Road, Hockley- - Mr. B. Durham.

13347 Garage, Porch and Bedroom extension at 6 Oak Walk, Hockley — Mr. Allgrove. 13348 Kitchen extension at 27 Mondale Road, Rayleigh — Mr. R. Blanohard.

13549 Attached car port at 44 Windermere Avenue, Thillbridge — Mt. P.C. Butler.

13350 Living room extension and open front porch at ground floor flat, 20 Ashingdon Road, Roohfor — Mr. J. Scrivener.

13351 Garage at 28 Cedar Drive, Hulibridge - It. K.L. Single.

13352 Extension to kitchen at rear of premise& at 21 Victoria Drive, Great Walcering - Mr. A. Oharge.

13353 Structural alteration to upstairs dormer and rear extension at 21 Harrogate Road, Hockley - Mr. D. Hall.

13354 Rear and side extensions at 5 Ruffles (Those, Ray-leigh — Mr. S. Dunsford.

13355 2 No. detached. houses with semi—integral garages at site of 104 Grasniere Avenue, Hu.llbridge — Roohford Developments Ltd.

13356 Two storey rear extension at 213A Eastwood Road, Rayleigh - Mr. B.V. Rowe.

13357 Dining room extension at 67 Clarence Road, Rayleigh — Mr. R. Nash.

13358 Addition of utility room and bathroom ovr at Potash Nurseries, Main Road, Hawkwell — Mr. 3. Blythe.

13359 Demolition of garage and erection of garage at 81 'ci Avenue, Roohford — Mr. A. Collinson. —23— '458 13560 Garage at 52 York Road, Ashingdon - Mr. Noad.

13361 Proposed conservatory at 197 Conway Avenue, Great Wakering - Mr. and Mrs. 3. Aidridge.

13362 Re—build kitchen at 11 Rawkwell Chase, Hawkwell — Kr. R.D. Sirett.

13365 Conservatory to rear at 22 Orchard Avenue, Rockley — Mr. W Benan.

13364 Proposed shop, office and stores and alterations to wortshop at Cando Service Station, Anchor Lane, Canewdon. — Tomassi and Moore.

13365 Garage and store area at 16 Wyburns Avenue, Rayleigh - Mr. M.D. Sewell.

13366 Garage at 26 Moons Close, Aahingdon Road, Rochford — Mr. P. \Qhittingtiam.

13567 Thctension to lounge and kitchen at 9 Braxstead. Close, Roohford - Mr. B. Noyse.

13368 Rooms in. roof at 38 Purleigh Road, Rayleigh — Mr. S.Hookley.

13369 first floor extension at 104 Clarence Road, Rayleigh — Mr. J. Brooke-Walder.

13370 Single store3r detached building and W,C. at 10 Brays Lane, Rochrord — Mr. S. Curtis.

15371 Rooms in roofspaoe at 21 Nursery Close, Rayleigh — Mr. J.H. Langdon.

13372 Ground floor extension of lounge at rear of house at 6 Bedford Close, Rayleigh — Mr. C0R. Towler.

13375 Conversion of chalet to house at 813 Clifton Road, Ashirigdon .- Mr. R.I.A. Thompson.

13374 Cavity Insulation at 2 Harrison Gardens, llullbridge - Mr. Spioer (Agrement No. 75/274)

13375 Cavity Insulation at 26 Gold.swortby Drive, Great Wakering - Mr. Charge (Agrement No. 75/274)

13376 Cavity Insulation at 17 Victoria Drive, Great Wakering — Mr. Cattell (Agrernent No. 75/274)

13377 Cavity Insulation at 9 Old School Meadow, Great Wakering — Mr. Jones (Agreinent No. 75/274)

15578 Cavity Insulation at 47 Malverra Road, Hockley — Mr Raison (Agrement No. 75/274)

13379 Cavity Insulation at 57 Branksie Avenue, ffookley Kr. Fitch (Agreinent No. 75/274)

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13380 Erect pre—cast Garage at 42 Pearsons Avenue, Rayleigh — Mr. A4 Wallace4

13381 Cavity Insulation at 59 The Chase, Rayleigh - Mr. Farrow (Agrement No. 75/274)

13382 Cavity Insulation at 106 Conway Avenue, Great Wakering - Mr. Dunnigan (Agrement No. 15/274)

13383 Cavity insulation at 48 Orchard Avenue, Hockley — Mr. Headley (.A.grement No. 75/274) 13384 Cavity Insulation at 26 Aanbleside Gardens, Hulibridge — Mr. Woodbrldge (Agrement No. 75/274)

13385 Erection of' garage at 259 Main Road, Rawkwell — Mr. W. O'Rerlihy.

13386 Proposed new bathroom and. alterations at 5 Disraeli Road, Rayleigti - Mr. and Mrs. Drapers

13387 Alterations and addition at 47 Chestnut Close, Hockley — Mr. B. Harrathne.

13388 Extension to bungalow at 65 Crouch Avenue, Eullbridge — Mr. J. Nial.

13390 Extension to light industrial area and alterations and. extensions to offioe area at Unit 3. Star Lane Industrial Estate, Star lane, Great Wakerin.g - Star Lane Industrial Sites Ltd.

13393 Single storey extensions on east and west sides of ensting building at 'Oak1ey", Ironwell Lane, Hawkwell — Mr. GA0 Johnson.

13394 Erection of temporaty portable cabin at Southend-on—Sea Municipal Airport, Southend on Sea - I.C.S.S. Ltd.

13395 Rear extension at 158 Grove Road, Bay1ei — Mr. Ohinnery. 13396 Re-furbishing woiks to existing warehouse comprising structural, drainage, plumbing and heati* installations at Falmer Jeans Ltd0, Brook Road, Rayleigh — Palmer Jeana Limited,

13397 Single storey extension at 10 Brookaide, Hawkwell, Rockley — Mr. and Mrs. LA, Holder

13398 Erection of Banbury Wessex Garage at 49 Uplands Road, Hawkwell - Mr. H.P. Hart0

13399 1 x 4 bedroom detached house and garage at Sandhill Road, Eastwood, Rayleigh — Mr. C.B. Hare. 13400 Room in roof at 47 Seaview Drive, Great Wakering Mr. R.S. Fraser,

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13409 Proposed alterations and extensions at The Cottage, Church Road, Rawreth - Mr. N. Woody.

15410 1 x 4 bedroom €atached house at Sandhifl Road, Eaatwood, Rayleigh - Mr. DI. King. 13411 Proposed new W.C. and lobby and bathroom at 17 The Chase, Rayleigh - Mr. and Mrs. Bell.

13412 Grotmd floor extension and alterations at 60 The :Bramleys, Ashingdon, Roohford - Mr. D. Lucas.

13413 Single storey rear extension at 59 Windsor Way, Rayleigh - Mr. B. Ellis.

15414 Single storey extension at 76 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh — Mr. D.S. Thompson. 13415 New internal W.0. at 41 Stanley Road, Ashingdon — Mr. R. Smith.

13416 Car port at 34 Lower Lambricks, Rayleigh - Mr.I.T.Morgan.

13417 Car port at 36 Lower Lambricks, Rayleigh — Mr.A.Osbotnie. 13418 Rear extension at 9 Brankaome Avenue, Hockley - Mr. E. Walpole. 13419 Pz"e—cast garage at 24 Upwey, Rayleigh — Mr. G.Andreozzi.

13420 Erection of garage at 263 Ashingdon Road, Rochford - Mr. J.D. Robbans.

13421 Addition of kitchen at 50 Victoria Avenue, Rayleigh — Mr. Peck.

15422 2 semi—detached 4 bedroom houses at site of "0ak1eigh, Sandhull Road, Eastwood, Rayleigh — Carter & Croft Contracts.

13423 Proposed conservatory at 319 Righ Street, Great Wakering — Mr. P.M. Jeffries.

13424 Proposed additions at "The Nook", Goldsmith Drive, Rayleigh — Mr. A, Whelan.

13425 Proposed toilets at Unit 1, Pleethall Road, Rochford — Piroaptie Ltd. 15426 Proposed detached house at site adjoining 5 Righ Road, Fockley - Mr. A.G. Ainge.

13427 Erection of prefabricated, timber outbuilding at Weir Pond Farm, 1 Church Road, Barling - Mr. W.T. Price. 13428 Demolition of car port and erection of garage Southview Road, Hookley - Mr. Watson.

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13429 Extension to include W.C 'bedroom, porch and utility room at 72 Abbey Road, Hulibridge — Mr. Wilishire. 13430 Kitchen/Lounge extension at 16 Aesandune Close, &o}fford - Mr. and Mrs. A. Scraoe.

13431 Rebuilding a covered way at 8 Gregory Close, Hawkwell - Mr. J.V. Rook.

13432 Proposed two storey extension at "Hale End", Ethel Road, Rayleigh - Mr. T.t Brooks. 13433 Proposed porch at 28 Eat*ood Road, Rayleigh - Mrs. V. Harrison.

13435 Precast' concrete garage at 7A Somerset Avenue, Rochford — Mr. JJ. Corboy.

13436 Erection of garage at 38 Plumberow Avenue Hockley - Mrs. J.S. Holmes.

13437 Erection of two detached ohalets at 104 Burnham Road, Hulibridge — Mr. C. Bignell. 13438 Addition of porch at 65 Canewdon View Road, Pochford — Mr. Neville.

13439 Garage and porch at 90 Bull Lane, Ray1ei — Mr. Maybury. 13440 Extension to dining room, addition of 2 bedrooms in roofspace at 15 Alexandria Drive, Ray1eii — Mr. M, Spittle.

13441 Replace existing garage with new garage and utility room at 16 Wyburns Avenue, Rayleigh - Mr. J, Rayner.

13442 Lounge and kitchen/diner extension at 12 Hilaty Crescent, Rayleigh — Mr. P. Sheerinan.

13263 A Extensions and alterations at "Tye Hoppett", Larkhill Road, Canewdon - Mr. K, Harris.

13289 A New bathroom extension to house and new garage on plot of existing garage at 70 Oxford Road, Rochford - Mr. R. May.

13315 A Erect porch and extend garage at 53A Victqr Gardens, Hawkwell - Mr. R, Parker.

13331 A Additional bedroom to first floor at iS Southend Road, Rccbford — Mr. M.S. Darvill.

13392 A Adàition of porch and. extension to garage at 16 Alexandra Road, Rochford -. Kr. Snelson.

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RRJEXJT'IONS

13257 Extension to Lounge/Katchen/Diner at 428 Ashangdon Road, Ashingdon — Mr. T. Blogga. (Section 64, P.H.A. 1936 — BR. D.3 — Structural Stability)0

13263 Extensions and alterations at "Tye Hoppett", Larkhill Road, Canewdon — Mr, K. Rants (Section 64, P.H.A. 1936 — BR. LiD, Schedule 3 — Insufficient information and D.8 structural stability)0 13272 Detached house and garage at site at Perry Road/Righ Elms Road, Thxilbndge — Messrs. Stonenew Ltd. (Section 64, P.R.A. 1936 — BR. A. 10, Schedule 3 — Insufficient info nation). 1327 Two stor'ey extnsion at rear of existing dwelling house at 14 Coventry Close, RUJ.lbridge (Section 64, P.LA,1936 — BR.A,10, Schedule 3 — Insufficient information and P.S — Structural stability.)

13277 Conversion to 2 self—contained flats at 3 Mete 'Pond Road, Rochford -. Mr, D,J. Bartlett (Section 64, PQR.A. 1936 BR. £10, Schedule 3 — Insufficient information).

13278 Loft extension at 41 Upway, Rayleigh — Mr. N. Tolley — (Section 64, P.R.A. 1936 — BR,A.I0, Schedule 3 — Insufficient information and P.S — Structural stability,) 13279 Rear dormer ertensiqn at 355 Eastwood Rqad, Rayleigh — Mr. McXay;ction 64, PR,A. 1936 — BR.Ll0, Schedule 3 — Insufficient information) 13280 Rear extension at 10 Upper Lambricks, Raylei — Mr and Mrs. Miles. (Section 64, P.H,AO 1936 — BR0 £10, Schedule 3 — Insufficient information and D.8 — structural stability. 13281 Demolition of bungalow and erection of 3 houses and garages at 40 Clifton Road, Rochford — Wilscn & Coker, (Section 64, POR.A. 1936 — BR. £10, Schedule 3 — Insufficient information and B, 8 and P.3 - Structural stability). 13289 New bathroom extension to house and new garage on plot of existing garage at 70 Oxford Road, Rochford -. Mr. R. Nay. (Section 64, P,R.A. 1936 — BR, D,8 — Structural stability). 13315 Erect porch end extend garage at 53A Victor Gardens, Rawkwell — Mr. R0 Parker., (Section 64, POH.A. 1936 — BR.A.lO, Schedule 3 — Insufficient information and B. 5 — Structural stability). 13316 2 no. detaches houses' at site of 248 Main Road, Eawkwell — Mr. A,G. and Mrs. .1, Ainge. (Section 64, P..H.A. 1936 — BR.A.1O, Schedule 3 — Insufficient information)0

13325 Additional garage at 38 Uplands Road, Hockley — Mr. P. Cookburn. (Section 64, P.II.A. 1936 — BR0 A.lO, Schec 3— Insufficient information).

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ii 1r 15326 ExtensIon to existing utility room at 2 Anne Boleyn Drive, Rochford — Mr. A. Mercer. (Section 64, P.E.A. 1936, BR. A,lO, Schedule 3 — Insufficient information).

13327 Pront extension at 36 Bramfield Close, Raj'leigh — Mr. T. Iod. (Section 64, P.H.A. 1936, BR. A.1O, Schedule 3 — Insufficient information and D.8 — Structural stability).

13328 Proposed single storey rear ad.diton at 12 High Nead, Rayleigh — Mr. P. Goodard. (Section 64, P.E.A.1936, BR. A. 10, Schedule 3 — Insufficient information).

13329 Proposed single storey rear addition and internal alteratiort to rear of garage at 16 Albert Close, Rayleigh — Mr. D.P. Mathews. (Section 64, P.H.A. 1936, BR. A.lO, Schedule 3 — Insufficient infonnati.on).

13330 Replace rendered etudwork of north and. east facing walls with rendered blockwork at "Deodar" Lower Road, As�nngdon — ME. P. Spicer. (Section 64, P.H.A. 1936, BR. A.10, Schedule 3 — Insufficient information and P.8 — Structural stability, 13331 Additional bedroom to first floor at 18 Southend Road, RochfonI — Mr. M.S. Darvill. (Section 64, P.H.A. 1936, BR. A.lO, Schedule 3 — Insufficient information and 1,8 — Structural stchility.

13336 Erect single storey glass type out—house at 33 White hart Lene, Hockley — Mr. A.G. Bimmer. (Section 64, 2.11.1. 1936, BR. E05 - External Walls and t7 - Limit of Unprotected Areas).

13337 17 units part of Zone B' Betts Parm, Hockley (Plots 104 — 117, 135 — 137) — Donald Moody Ltd. (Section 64, PJLA. 1936, LB — Height of habitable rooms),

13389 Bedroom extension at 119 Shoebury Road, Great Wakering -. Mr. S. Wateathouse. (Section 64, POLl. 1936, BR, K.3(1) — Preservation of zones of open apace)0

13391 Emotion of factories/warehouses at Moe. 1 — 11 inclusive, Maio1ia way, Purdeys Industrial Estate ,. Rochford — Rocheball Ltd. (Section 64, P.11.1. 1936, BR, 1.10, Schedule - Insufficient information axfl B 8 — Struotural stability). 13392 Addition of porch and extension to garage at 16 Alexandra Road, Rochford - Mr. Snelson. (Section 64, P.H©A. 1936, BR, A,10, Schedule 3 — Insufficient infomtion and D.8 — Structural Stability). 13401 Two storey rear extension at 31 Richmond Drive, Rayleigh — Mr. B.M. Edgington. (Section 64, P.11.1. 1936, K. — Open space outside of habitable rooms.

- 1 464 13402 Installation of Sewer and Pump Chaaber No, 2 at Eastwood Rise, Rayleigh — Savage & Cordrey. (Section 64, P.LA. 1936, BR. £10, Schedule 3 — Insufficient information).

13403 Single storey rear addition at 5 Conthill Avenue, Hockley — Mrs. 1. Poole. (Section 64, P.LA. 1936, BR. A.10, Schedule 3 — Insufficient information).

13404 Proposed houses and garages, flots 1 — 5, 8 & 9, Land fronting Teigninouth Drive, Rayleigh — B. Spector Developments Ltd.. (Section 64, P.H.A. 1936, BR. £10, Schedule 3 — Inufficient infonnation and B.8 — Structural stability)

13405 Proposed garage at "Talahta", Crown Road, Hockley — Mr. and Mrs. Hull. (Section 64, PIH.A. 1936, BR. £10, Schedule 3 — Insuffioient information and B. 8 — Structural stability).

13406 Single storey rear addition at 2A Victor Gardens, Hawkwell Mr. N.J. Ittpps. (Section 64, P.H.A. 1936, ER, £10, Schedule 3 — Insufficient information and D. B - Structural stability).

13407 Single storey rear adftition at 41 Cornwall Gardens, Roohiord — Mr. R.N. Hurst. (Section 64, P.HQAO 1936, BR0 A.10, Schedule 3 — Insufficient information).

13408 Single storey extension to rear of property at 21 Station Crescent, Rayleigh — Mr. P. Bryant. (Section 64, P.H.A. 1936, BR. A.10, Schedule 3 — Insufficient information).

13434 Mbctend. existing house to provide Study ant Utility Rooms and bedroom and garage at Rectory Cottage, Stambridge Road, Rochford — Mr. M, Bethell0 (Section 64, POH.AO 1936, BR0 £10, Schedule 3 — Insufficient Information).

13443 Demolish existing conservatcry and erect new extensicn to living room and, kitchen at St9 Christopher, Mount Bovers Lane, Hawkwell — Mr. D.E. Binding. (Section 64, P.H.A. 1936, BR. A.1D, Schedule 3 — InsufficentJij,formation and B. 8 - Structural stability,)

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Minutes of the Po42y and Resources Committee.

At a Meeting held on 27th July 1978. Present: Councillors A.J,Raney, (Chairnan) SW.Barnard, Mrs. P.E.Clayton, L.K.Cope, B.A.Crick, T.Fawell, S.B.H.Fletcher, R.D Poster, D.R.Fowler, Mrs. LGarlick, Mrs. E.M,Heatb, ELLHolman, A.J.Huniby, D.A.Ives, P.LG.Jopson, Miss B.G.J.Lovett, D,R.Mears, P.G0Phu].pot, J.A.Sheaf, A.L.Tate and D.C.Wood. 4polpg: Cotincillors C.D.Bright and Mrs.J.M.Jonee

Visit: Counoillors E.HJAoock, K.J.Bowen, Mrs.L.M.A.Campbell— Daley, J.H.Carter and J.E.Nokes.

NINUTtS

468. Resolved that the Minutes of the Meeting held on 20th June 1978 be approved as a correct record and siaed by the C5bairnan.

NINTYJ3BS OP CC2ffMITTEES

469. The Gonnittee received the Minutes of the following Committees:— Committee ___Date ______Minute 1(os.

A.Development Services 4th July 1978 389 — 393 B.Housin,g Services 6th July 1978 394 — 414 C.Recreation and Amenities 11th July 1978 415 — 421 D.Health and llig±n&sys 13th July 1978 422 — 437 Lottery Proceeds (tnte 424/78) RWOMME1NDE (i) That the recommendation contained in MInute 424(l) he not adopted. (2) That the suggestion to use lottery proceeds to site a 'eenhouse at 15 South Street, Rochford be added to the list of other suggestions in reoonuuendation 3. (7132)

LPirtan.ce and Personae! 18th July 1978 438 - 454 Staff — Directorate of Technical Services s istt irtoro Te.ciinical âd(P1anning(Miznrbe 45 3/7ft) Building Control sction (Minute 45411ft) That further consideration be given to these matters following the exclusion of the public.

P.Development Services 25th July 1978 463 — 467 ROC/119/78 - Iayout and construction of roads anfootpatj. and erect 82 houses, four flats and garages, tli.niewtI& 1 Thima 467Zz)

Resolved that the decision contained in this Minute be approved subject to the addition of the following words:—

"and that the applicant be invited to submit a fresh application showing the revised road layout for determination". (EOCi/1i9/78)

468 r'rtrfl'I!1 'j7!?! r' ources Connitt ee ?IINUTES OP SCOI1NITTEES 470. Resolved that the Minutes of the meetings of the Sub—Committees incIcated be adopted:—

Sub—Committee Ite Minute Nos.

Perfoxmance Review 29th June, 1978 383 — 388 Performance Review 20th July. 1978 455 — 458 Land Sub 24th July4 1978 459 — 462

RPR1SENTkTIVE5 ON SCflDOL MNAGINC. BODIES - OUR LAD.X OP RABSO •LC. PRThAJU SdiIMthutfl778)

471. RECONMEINI{RD That MrsA.Keinp of HuLllbridge Road, Eayleigi be appointed the Council's representative on this School Managing Body in substitution for Mre.C.Poster. (6169),

POLICY ON JOINT PThDVT[SION OP COMMUNITY FACILLLLSS

472. The Chief Executive reported that as a result of consideration of future policy on the joint provision of community facilities, it was possible that the County Edncat.ion Department mi&it be persuaded to undertake joint provision of Community facilities of a similar type as at Park School/Park Sports Centres A tentative approach was male by the County Council in early 1974 but despite several attempts by the District Cauncil to contenc a meeting with County officers nothing came of that particular initiative. The National Sports Council had intimated that they would be detting a large part of their future time and finance to this type of project. RECOMPIENDED That the Chief Executive undertake exploratory talks with the Cowity Council relating to the provision of ccmnswai-ty facilitIes at King Edmund School and Roc.beway Youth Centre. (915)

BOROUGH S'TJA2US 473. The Chief Executive reported upon the outcome of preliminary informal investigations into the possibility of the Council aouiring Borough Status. I

PECONNENDED That the Chief Executive investigate this matter further and report to the Committee in due course. (248)

HOUSING INVESTIIENT P)1AMNE

474. The Committee considered the report of the Management Team1s Working Party and the resultant bousin strater statement.

BECONNENDED That the attached housing strater statement be approved1 fasi)

ROAD SA2Y AGENCY PROM COUNTY COUNCIL 475. Arising from the resignation of the Riaad Safety Officer, the Director of Administration reported upon the difficulties of operating the Agency arrangement owing to the excessively detailed controls imposed by the County Council. Members were concerned that the reality of the present unsatisfactory situation should be recogeised and the Agency handed back to the County Council, provided satisfactory arrangements were made for the interim period. - 487 Policy and Resources Committee That urgent discussions be undertaken with the County Council rerding this Council' s dissatisfaction with the pemU on of the Road Safety Agency and a report be suitted to the Health and Highways Committee in September. (227) STIWCTURE FLAIl 1)HKING PAICI (Minute 21/73)

476. The Chairnan of the Committee reported upon the work w far undertaken by the Working Party and the proaimie of future aotlvities. Members expressed their appreciation at the extent of investigations and sti4ies being undertaken. (4718)

NATIONLL BDtISING All]) TOWN ina@ CONFERENCE - :BRIam'ON

477. RECOMMThI)ED that the Chairmen of Rousing Services Committee and. Development Services Connittee be authorised. to attend this Conference together with the Directors of Health and Rousing and. Adminibtration'. (2w) NATIONAL fCLD SMMYCONGIThSS 19]8

478. RECONbThThITUED that the Council adhere to previous policy and do not appoint delegates to attend this Conference. (214NA)

EDCCLUSION OP THE PUBLIC

479. Resolved that, in accordance with Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, the public be now excluded from the meeting for the reason that publicity would be prejudicial to the public interest, the business about to be discussed being the subject of confidential reports. U&B A19SOCIATION - CO1MuNITJMinute1j2) 480. The Committee considered the private and confidential report of the Director of Finance, circulated to Nenthers onlyc

____ That Councillora D.A.Ives, A.J.Harvey and JHCarter and the appropriate Officers be authorised to meet three representatives of the Thfllbridge Parish Council and three rpresentatives of the Thxllbridge Comnw'riity Association to discuss this matter. (1502) PARISHROONSfl4nut e 7587J 481, The Committee considered the private and confidential report of the Management Teaai, circulated to &mbers only, upon the negotiations for acquisition of this property, and upon its structural state. (I.) That the District Valuer be instructed to proceed !to negotiate on the basis that the Parish Rooms have a nil value and that there is no reason why any compensation should be payable except Surveyors and Solicitors fees upon the transfer of ownership to this authority. (2) That the Chief Executive be autborised to onice immediate application for listed building consent to demolish this property. (8980)

STAflT -DIRE(fl'ORATE OP TECEMICAL 8RUV ICES

Assistant Director of Technical Services (nanning(Mij.453/7Qj

482. RF1COMMBJNDED (1) That at present Council do not fill Poet T.3, Assistant Director of Technical. Services (Planning). I Ann 1 'I I p

Policy and Resources Committee

(2) That a new post of Director of Town Planning be created.

(3) That the salary of that post shall be fulcrum plus one step titus giving a scale of £8,358 — £8,598 — £8,838 — £9,078 per annum, plus the supplement of £312 per annum.

(4) That the post—holder receive a lump-sum oar alilowance of £426 per annin subject to review at a later date based on experience.

(5) That an Interviewing Panel be appointed especially to deal with this particular Director appointment, consisting of the Chairman and. Vice-Chairman of the Council, the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Policy and Resources Ccmmittee, the Chairmen of the five remaining ätanding Committees and the Chairman of the Performance Review Sub— Contaittee. (i') Thiliding Control Section (Miau±e 454/78) 483. The Chief Executive reported and the Committee noted that in view of the decision to create a new Directorate of Town Planning, the nagement Team considered that any restructuring of the Thailding Control Section shcu.ld be deferred until the new Director had. an opportunity to look at this question. (sr)

SUSPENSION OP S'TANDING OHIJERS

484. At 9.59 p.m., during consideration of the foregoing tter, it was, Resolved that $andang Order 1.8 be suspended to permit transactIon of the less

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HOUSING IIThTSENT PROGRAM

RT LI WOBIWIG PARFI TO MANA(TENB4T TEAM POLICY AND RES0DTRC COMECETTEE 25TH dilLY, l9j

Background Following submission of their report dated 21st April 1978, the Working Party have met on several occasions to consider the subsequent coannents and observations of the Management Team0 The outcome of these several meetings is set out below. Housing Waig List method of foreoang A fresh correlation of the Housing Waiting List compared with the anticipated Council house completions have been prepared, which indicates that if the present house buflding programme 2S maintained there will be a larger number of applicants in the "greatest need" ab June 1982 than at present. Applicants attracting 11 housing points or more are considered to be in "greatest need', but alternative correlations have been produced showing the effects of defining "greatest need" at varying points levels, i.e., 15 points, 20 points, 25 points, 30 pointb and 40 points. These alternative correlations 1ntlicate that if the present building prôgrane only is maintained and not auiented then Council can only hope to house down to the 30 point level by mid—1982.

Stock/Household method of forecasting

This method of forecasting requires that the number of households in the District shall be established at a given date, in this case mid— 1981, making allowances for vacancies and second homes. This total is then compared with the estimate of dwelling stock available at that date0 The deficit in dwelling stock is the number of additional completions required in the time period. In making the calculations, assumpticn.s have tc be made about the numbers of private and public sector completions in the time period, but the principal difficulty ties in arriving at he estimate of the number of households in mid—1981.

The results of the calculations show -chat by the end of March 1981 there will be a short—fall of 159 dwellings in the District. If it is assumed that there will be no private sector completions in that time period beyond those already allowed for in the calculation, then the Council will have to build new units at a rate of 207 per annum to clear the short—fall. Architectural Section -Estimate of new build capac5 The Working Party consider that a prograine of 100 new units of acconmodation per annum can be maintained by the architectural section, after taking into account all other work done in the section, i.ea Section 105 repairs and improvements and non—housing projects. The Working Party also draws attention to the fact that the feasibility studies requested by Management Team on the land at the rear of Council Offices, Eochford and the Locks Hill site, Rochford cannot be earned out before June l979 owing to the staffing situatlona in architectural section. • till 9" I!'!!w]'!r I!'

Pinancial jjrjjctjon The Working Party recognise the need for financial realism in planning the speniling proposals and has noted the likely underspend in the past and present yearts allocations. The Department of the Environment advice that sa allocation in excess of 125% of the 1978/79 allocation canno.t be exptcted has been noted. Land acquisition The Working Party thaw attention to an important consequence of restrictiaig the bid to 125% of the current year' a allocation. In the fim'nnaJ. year 1978/79 only £100,000 is allocated for land urthase, and units oanrioi be built on this land. until 1981/82. In the inMncial year 1979/60, £200,000 will be available for land purobMe, but units cannot be built on this land until 1962/83.

In the financial year 1980/81 only £100,000 will be available for land purchase and units cannot be built until 1982/83. In the financial year 1981/82, £200,000 will be available for land purchase, but units cannot be built until l983/84. ii the fin2ncial years thereafter, £250,000 will be available annually for land purchase. The sites recdmmended for purchase in reooendation 3 have therefore been.ai. ranked. in order of priority, thie to the restricted finance However, the sum of £500,000 is available in the current year' a allocation due to the aoquisition of the PSA houses having been transferred to the 1977/78 financial year. This sum could be used to purchase all of the sites recommended. in the current financial year, but this has not been allowed for since the land could not be developed until 1963/84 because of financial restrictions. The Woit±ng Pnrty consider that land should not be held. for such a long period, and. therefore only £100,000 has been allocated for 1978/79 as shown above, Conclusions The Working Party remain firmly of the opinion that if genuine progress is to be made towards the Oouncil's policy objective of providing acceptable housing to those with a need in this District, then the prcg.camme of new Council house building should aim at ccmmletion of at least 185 unite per annum, The veracity of this target is emphasized by 'the altentative forecasts produced by the stock/household method. Reconnnendatipns for action necessary to achieve this target have already been made by the Working Perty and these still represent the preferred policy of the Working Party.

Tn PP !Ip'!III III II!! v'' pin U ¶' pr I pi 'r'' I! !U'''

However, the Working Party acknowledge that the financial and staffing implicatlon3 of their recommended target are considered by Managemen-t Team to be unacceptable inthe present political climate. The attached Housing Strate Statement and associated. statistical returns have, therefore, been prepared on the basis of a programme of 100 units per annum of new Council house building and the financial bids aduetcd accordingly on the basi s of 125% of the current' ysarts al1ocaton. It should be noted that the revised target accoras with the principles of the Draft Structure Plan. It has been ascwned that all other areas of the Council's overall housing policy,, e.g., sale of Council houses, lending to Rousing Associations and lending for house purchase, etc. will aontinue in operation as before and the statement anc. returns reflect this assumption. }Tevertheless, in making the revised recommendations, the Working Party strongly call attention to the two following factors:— 1. The adoption of the revised target of 100 units per annum of new Council house buildings will only peimtit the Council to house down to the 30 point level by atd.—1932, and as a consequence only 23% of the Housing Waiting Mat will have been reboused by that date.

2. That if the prograzze of 100 imits per anr'um is to be maintained, land acquisitIon will still be necessary in the immediate or near future to provide for schemes to commence in late 1981 and early 1982, although it is accepted that this is not on such a scale as to compare wIth that prevIously recoimxeztded. The recommendations for lax-A inrehase have been framed accordingly, and bearing in. mind, the financial constraints outlined earlier.

Beccgwnendati one

1. That the Rousing Strater Statement and the completed foims attached to this report farm the submission to the Departhent of the Thvirorment for the year 1979/80. 2. That the effects upon the rehousing of applicants of the of the lower target of 100 units per annum be • adoption drawn to Council's attention. 3. That no&etiations be opened for the acquisition of so many of the following sites in the priority order shon as can be purchased within the annual finance available to provide land for the Housing Progranmie beyond 1981:—

477 0 Priority Ranking Site i) Land at Lodge Close, Rayleigh Remainder of Byfords Yard, Rayleigh Saucer Field, Ashingdon

4) Land between 8 & 20 East Street, Rochford

2) Land. at Dorrimede/Fairries4, Rayleigh — east of Pearons Fan,

3) Land to the north of Pearsons Fara, Rayleigh.

4. That land. assembly be completed at the Grange Estate, Rayleigh, as soon as possible, by the use of Compulsory Purchase pcrors if necetsary and an early decsion b nade as to the nrorort:on of this site which a to be used for municipal housing.

5. That if it d.esi red to progress the feasibility studies of land at the rear of Council Offices, Rochford and the Locks Hill site, Roohford before June 1979, oonaLderation be given to the appointment of Consultant Architects, (Attention is dnuain to the fact that the purchase of 22 East Street, Rochford may acquire hii priority for access to the land at the rear of the Colmc!il Offices, 4ependant upon the outcome of the feasibility study.)

473 JCB/VB 3rd. July, 1978. HOUSING STRATEGY STATF2VRNT POR ROCEFOBD DIS'I'RTCTCCflZCIL

1. Background. During the year since the 1977 submission, the strategy of the Council has been subject to continuous reviews Many of the factors upon which the onginal submission was based have remained cons tent, but the opportunity has been taken to re—assess the Council's capacity to build new houses to ensure that a realistic programme is submitted and thereafter mni ntajned,,

2. The Private Sector The private sector provides the majority of housing within the district and further building on existing allocated lend and land to 'be released in the Draft Structure Plan is expected to be mainly in the private sector. 3. Council House Waiting List Boohlord District Waiting List is as follows:—

Ordinary List (including Homeless, Demolition Order and Closing Order cases) 719 O.A.P. Waiting List 227 946 Owner Occupiers (for nomination to Rousing Association only) 159

The Council's policy is to deal primarily with the hardcore of real housing need 'which is assessed at the present time as follows:—

Ordinary List (inciuding Homeless, Demolition Order and Closing Order cases) 255 O.A.P. Waiting List 227 482

4. Puture Council House Building Prograre

The Councilts earlier policy decision to aim at a fu.ture house building programme of 185 units per annum has been re—assessed. A revised target of 100 units per annum has been oat based on the size of programme that the present staff can be reasonably expected to deal with and also taking into account the limitations of likely future allocations. The revised target represents a realistic assessment of staff capabilities bearing in mind other non—housing commitments and such work as Section 105 repairs and improvements. Council accept that this revised lover target implies that persons in "real need" on the Housing Waiting List will not ba re—housed within the two year period originally forecast. A larger programma could be achieved by the employment of additional arc1atetura:L. staff but this Is considered. to be an unrealistic attitude af the 474 . present time, However, the Council will continue to monitor the situation carefully so that the programme can be adjusted in the li*t of further experience. 5. Sale of Council Houses Council intend to vigorously pursue their policy of selling houses to existing tenants, subject to certain exceptions.

6. Housing Associations Council intend to continue their policy of giving full support to Housing Associations wishing to provide accommodation in th: District. The present waiting list of applicants for this typc of accommodation is 159 and can be expected to grow by 37 applicants per annum tcji a total of 270 by Augist 1981. There is therefore a continued need for sustained aotiity in this area by both the Council and the Housing Corporation. 7. Iinprvvementsto cistirjg Dwe]4Q, There are no Council properties requiring extensive modernization to include all five amenities • Works of renewal and. updating of electrical wiring and replacement of window frames will contInue. New programmes will be introduced to provide improved loft insulation, better central heating for OOA,P. wilts, and lifts in 0.A.P. grouped flatlet blocks.

Only a very small number of private sector dwellings are likely to be elIgible for improvement grants.

8. Lending for House Purchase and Imurovements

The Council wash to continue to be sympathetn to the local demand for loans for young married couples to tnchase their first hcnies. Council have so far only been able to give limited help to these applicants throu4t the Bufl&ing Society Stpport Lending Scheme, and Council remain of the opinion that a further category of loans to first time home buyers should be included to meet this need.

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JOB/fl gr -r -i--— c%r,n 28th July, 1978.

I hereby summon you to attend a Meeting of the Rocthford District Council to be held in the Council Chamber, Rayleigh, Essex on Tuesday, 1st August 1978 at 7.30 pem. when it is proposed to transact the following business:— Prayers 1. To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on 27th June, 1978.

2. To receive apologies. 3. Chaiimans announcements (if any). 4. To receive and consider the Minutes of the following Committees and to pass such reSolutions upon them as may be necessary:—

Committee Ite Minute Moe. Develoent Services 4th July 1978 309 — 393 Housing Services 6th July 1978 394 - 4.14 Recreation and Amenities 11th July 1978 415 — 421 Health and Highways 13th July 1978 422 - 437 Firmoe and Personnel 18th July 1978 438 — 454 Develppnzent Services 25th July 1978 Policy and Resources 27th July 1978

5. To consider questions una.er Stendizig Order No.7 (if any) of which appropriate notice has been given to the Chainan of the Council.

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