Rochford District Council Minutes

INDEX

1982

January - December MINUTE INDEX 1982

ALLOTMENTS

Competition 1982 305, 570

ANGLIAN WATER AUTHORITY

Liaison Meeting 179, 556

AUDIT

Audit of Accounts 1980/81 230, 231, 351 cash in Transit/Cash Collection 649 Final Audit 1981/82 649 Audit and the Policy Maker 746 BOROUGH STATUS 649

BUILDING CONTROL

Building Regulations 1976 — Revised fee structure 519

BULLW000 HALL, HOCKLEY 654

BUSES

Ferry Road/Pooles Lane, Flulibridge - Improved facilities 37, 325 Hilltop Farm Estate 324, 518 Service 65 - Ashingdon—South Fambridge link 324, 518 Services 4C and BA 'Cross District' 324, 518 Bus Timetables 523 CAR PARKING

Websters Way Car Park - Sponsored Dog Jog 55 Castle Road Car Park — Band Practice 57, 448 Castle Road - Sale/lease of land 345, 368, 534, 640 Staffing Structure 437 Christmas Amnesty 440 Rayleigh Market - Antiques Fair 441 Websters Way Car Park — Band Practice 448 Ashingdon Road Car Parking 41, 138, 202, 624, 714 Christmas Amnesty 651 Supermarket Trolleys 430, 685 The Approach Car Park 734 Weekly Season Tickets — The Approach Car Park 735 Charges 743 Transferable Tickets 743

CARAVAN SITES ACT 1960

Brandy Hole Yacht Station, Pooles Lane, Hulibridge 98 Unauthorised Caravan on land adjoining 'The Olive Branch' Magnolia Road, Hawkwell 585 Site Licence 2 - Crouch Caravan Park 590 Site Licence Condition - Distance between caravans 591 266 Plumberow Avenue, Hockley 669

CHARGES

Bowls 25, 152, 242 Rayleigh Civic Suite 58 Housing Rents 69 Guest Rooms — OAP units 91 Rochford Fair — charges 116 Hackney Carriage Licensing fees 12? Clements Hall Phase III. Scale of charges 243 The Freight House Community Centre 701 Annual Review — 1983/84 743

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 651, 661

CIVIC PRIDE 264, 295, 309, 32?, 343 352, 371, 388, 396, 413

CLEMENTS HALL SPORTS CENTRE

Phase III — Progress 30 Phase IV 62, 74, 437, 705 Proposed Swimming Gala — 2/10/82 114 Snooker Exhibition and Demonstration Evening 191 Official Opening 230 Phase III — Charges 243 Phase IV — Main surface water drainage works 418 Bar Arrangements 509 Quarterly Report 604,700 Liquor Licensing 705 COMMITTEES AND REPORTS OF Roach Valley Conservation Zone — Group of Representatives 38, 128, 203, 425, 612 Joint Staff and Safety Panel 52, 140, 636 Joint Works and Safety Panel 53, 145, 342, 661, 636, 729 Cycle of Meetings 1982/83 70, 239 Keep Britain Tidy group — see card of that title Hackney Carriage Panel 127, 522, 662, 708 Highways Agency Panel 145 Rochford Computer Panel 742 District Plan Working Party 717 Appointments Panel 549, 739 Chairman's Panel 62, 230, 351, 549, 649, 739 Audit Panel 62, 230, 351 , 649 Community Centres Panel 62, 351, 549, 739 Annual Appointments 254 — 260 Action Panel for the Disabled 354, 551 Planning Services Committee — 24th June 1982 — Inquest 457, 469 Appeals Panel 538, 643 Housing Benefit Appeal Panel 536, 548 Nssex Games Steering Committee 415, 449, 739

COMMUNITY CENTRES

Revised Strategy for 549

Rayleigh Grange Charges 25, 351 Liquor Licence 62, 549, 705 Provision of Club facilities 351 Administration/Management of 549 Community Association 549 Management Committee 741

Rochford Community Centre — The Freight House Development of 62 Deemed Consent 62 Progress 351 Management of 549 Supplementary Capital Estimate 549 Withdrawal of Rochford Parish Council 557, 739, 758 Scale of Charges 701 Liquor Licence 705 Management Committee 741

Great Wakering Development of 62, 351, 549, 739

COMPULSORY IMPROVEMENT see Unfit Houses

CONCESSIONARY SCHEMES

Revised Conditions 731 CONFERENCES

County Social Services/District Councils 13, 174 ADC Planning Committee - out of town meetings 39 An Alternative to a Work Study Bonus Scheme — Seminar 66 Hazardous Waste Disposal 1 04 National Housing and Town Planning 146 Environmental Health Congress 1982 17? CIFFA, Harrogate 1982 357 ADC Annual Meeting and Conference 1982 358, 443 Institute of Housing 1982 391 Town & Country Planning Association — Weekend School for Councillors 520 Rating & Valuation Association 639 Contracting Out 653, 745 London & South East Regional Planning 721

CONSERVATION GRANTS

Priests House, Ashingdon Road, Rochford 168, 215, 232 2 Weir Pond Road, Rochford 168 Gore House, Ballards Gore, Stambridge 168 53 West Street, Rochford 168 Women's Institute Hall, Rochford 168 309 Ferry Road, Hullbridge 168 4 Church Road, Barling t4agna 378 21 West Street, Rochford 378 2 Chase Cottages, East End, Paglesham 378 67—69 West Street, Rochford 378 3—15 South Street, Rochford 378, 382 Grants Scheme 521 26 South Street, Rochford 476 Halesville Cottage, Ballards Gore,Canewdon 476 21 West Street, Rochford 476 Glebe Farm, Barling 476

CONTRACTS

Aged Persons Grouped Flatlets, High Street, Great Wakering — lift 498 Mill Lane Pump Station reconstruction 498 Fooles Lane, Section 16 Soil Sewer 498 Public Conveniences, Southend Road, Hockley 593 Refuse Sacks 684 Keswick Avenue Foul Sewer 684 The Esplanade Foul Sewer Replacement 684

CONTRAV ENT IONS

See Town & Country Planning - Contraventions COUNCIL PREMISES

SEE ALSO+ Community Centres Clements Hall Park Sports Centre Wakering Sports Centre Mill Hall

Staff Car Park 52 Energy Conservation 62 Rochford Old People's Day Centre 233 Purchase of 1? South Street, Rochford 246, 362, 442 1"Barringtons' Council Offices, Rayleigh 24? 19 London Hill, Rayleigh 248 Refurbishing Exterior Elevation of Council Offices at 3—15 South Street, Rochford 378, 382, 433 Dutch Cottage, Crown Hill, Rayleigh 438, 465, 550 Public Conveniences, Southend Road, Hockley 492, 542, 593 Grant Aid — 17 South Street, Rochford 641 Office Extension, Council Offices 649 Goods left in Council Buildings 673 Depot — Cleansing Standards 729

COUNCI LLORS

Councillor E V Maton 1 Visits to Low Cost Homes 12 Royal Garden Parties 158 Members' Room - Press 230, 355 Correspondence 452 Support Services 649 —--I-

DEEMED PLANNING CONSENTS

Rawreth Playing Field 4, 22, 64, 78 Rochford Community Centre — The Freight House 62 36 Pulpits Close, Hockley 280, 474, 483 Computer Centre Accommodation - Portakabin for Audit 362, 373, 383 17 South Street, Rochford 362, 472, 553 Park Sports Centre — Alterations 417, 460, 504 Mill Hall — Office Extension 310 BMX Track — Grove Road Open Space 411, 472, 504 Temporary Pavillion, Gt. Wakering Playing Field 472, 504 Public Conveniences, Southend Road, Hockley 492, 542, 575 Clements Hall Phase IV — Re-alignment of Tennis Courts 739

DELEGATION SCHEME

Scrap Metal Dealers — Exemption Orders CDLS/DHH) 176 Increase in rate of Intermediate and Repairs Grants (Dliii) 282 Recovery of Rates — Authorised Officers 339 Matters which will not admit of delay (CE) 361 Historic Building Grants (DTP) 521 Building Preservation Notices (DLS ) 650 Public Entertainment Licensing (DLS) 673 Public Entertainment Licensing — Authorised Officers 673 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 673 Unified Housing Benefits 760

DIRECT LABOUR ORGANISATION

Setting up 455 ECCLESIASTICAL PARISHES

Ashingdon & South Fambridge - Proposed Union 740

ELECTIONS

May 1982 - Results 258

E24PLOYMENT, INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL 238, 290, 304, 322, 340 DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES 353, 372, 390, 502, 730

Matchbox, Rochford 544 Seminar 730, 748

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Administrative Alterations . 363

ESTIMATES

Expenditure Targets 1982/83 62 Capital Programme 1982/83 62, 68 Energy Conservation 62 Rechargeable Works 62 Capital Programme 1981/82 — Other Services Block 67 Mill Hall — Alterations 310, 338 Housing Investment Programme 530 Site Investigation — School Site, Great Wakering 727 Fencing - Nobles Green Culvert 727 Computer Panel 742 Crouch Harbour Authority 744

ESTIMATES - VIREMENTS

From To Amount Pembroke House Grested Court £7,000 300, 337 Central Heating Central Heating

Castle Hall Mill Hall £12,000 310, 338 Refurbishing Alterations

Conservation Admin.Bldgs. £5,160 382 Grants Repairs

House Purchase Aged Persons £50,000 732 Loans Alarm Schemes FOOD HYGIENE

Contravention - Vehicle Reg. WHK 768W 15 Training Course 394 301 Ferry Road, E-Iullbriclge 679

FOOTPATHS

Council Policy 126 Purdeys Industrial Estate 317 Diversion of 4 (Hawkwell) & 32 (Bochford) 318 Diversion of 41 Doggetts, Rochford 319, 613 St. Peter's Road, Hockley 621 Unadopted Footpaths 710 Diversion of Footpaths 4 and 7 (Rayleigh) 711 Management and Protection of Public Bights of Way 723 GRANT & LOAN REQUESTS

Hulibridge Community Association 147 Chelmsford Cathedral 214 Priests House, Ashingdon Road, Rochford 168, 215, 232 Pitsea Land—fill Site, Scientific Investigations 397 St. Nicholas Church, Great Walcering - Tower Appeal 532 Kennet District Council 533 Rayleigh Grange Community Association 549 Hullbridge Sports & Social Club 555 Crouch Harbour Authority 744 HACKNEY CARRIAGES

See also Sewers

Rawkwell Brook 101 Kingsmans Farm Ditch Flood Alleviation Scheme 180 Factory Site rio 8 St Johns Road, Ct. Wakering 181 Nobles Green Culvert 676, 727 TOWN & COUNTRY PUNNING

See also Conservation Grants Roach Valley Conservation Zone T & CPA Contraventions Trees

Historic Towns in Essex — Consultation Draft 40 510 Ashingdon Road, Rochford 107 Erection of CB Aerials within curtilate of Residential Dwellings 129, 144 Essex Design Guide Household Survey 130 Development Control Statistics 131, 426, 616 Planning Gain 132 Regal Cinema Site, Bellingham Lane 148 Developments at Wickford 165, 618, 720 Planning Inquiries - The Award of Costs 166 Essex Structure Plan 193, 326 Consideration of Draft T P f 9 1983/84 195, 229 Public Transport Plan 1983/84 204 Enforcement & Planning Appeals 206 ROC/463/80 — Land adjacent to Lillyville Walk, Rayleigh 209 South Fambridge Works 225, 564, 572 Building Preservation — Ropers Farm, Barling Magna 267 Planning Fees 270 Land adj. Buena Vista, Riverview Gardens, Hullbridge 271 308 Greensward Lane, Hockley 224(13c), 274 Employment Generation - Interim Policy 321 Conservation Grants 322 Development Control Policy Ifl Green Belt 332 Forward Plan Programme 333A, 480 Paragraph 19 Consultations with the County Council 375 Hockley Downs Stables, Lower Road, Hockley 376 Rochford Branch Library — 26 West Street 473 'Little Brays' Brays Lane, Canewdon 475 34 Etern Road, Rayleigh 476 Local Plans, The Need for Change 479 BPN — Gore Farmhouse, Stambridge 524 BPN — Pickerells, Rawreth 524 BPN — Buckland House, East End, Pagleshain 524 Rochford Branch Library — 26 West Street 541 'The Cabi&, Lyndhurst Road, Ashingdon 545 BPN — Breade House, Apton Fall Road, Stambridge 572 Rayleigh Conservation Zone — Telegraph Pole at top end of High Street 622 BPN — Bay Tree Cottage, 50 Main Road, Hockley 629 BFN — Mayfair, High Street, Canewdon 629 BPN — 50 Hockley Road, Rayleigh 629 BPN — Millers Farmhouse, The Common, Great Wakering 629 BPN — Winfell, High Street, Canewdon 629 BPN — Roach Farmhouse, Barling Magna 629 ROC/730/81 — Goads Meadow, Church Road, Hockley 689 Land r/o Council Offices, Rochford 253, 691, 747, 758 Computerisation of Systems 716 Essex Coast Protection Subject Plan 718 Wickford District Plan 719 TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT - CONTRAVENTIONS

5k Castle Road, Rayleigh — Castle Alarm Services 16 Perrys/Devenish, Hambro Hill, Rayleigh 48, 437, 454, 467 250 Greensward Lane, Hoclcley 84 22 Elm Grove, Hullbridge 164 Land between Ferndale Road & Blounts Wood, Rayleigh 223 Rye Thermoplastics, Swaines Industrial Est. Rocrrd 183, 268 Cedar Mews, Hockley 268 Rose Garden, Aldermans Hill, Hockley 268 Franelle, Church Road, Rawreth 269, 461 308 Greensward Lane, 1-Tockley 274, 374 Bramblehurst Farm, [-lydewood Lane, Canewdon 374 Fly Posting 525 2A Woodside Chase, Hawkwell 688 Spur Aquatics, London Road, Rayleigh 688 Blue House Farm, Chelmsford Road, Rawreth 688

TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS

Waiting Restrictions, Southend Road, Hockley 42 Love Lane (part), Rayleigh — Proposed "One Way" 199 Lancaster Road (part), Rayleigh - Stopping Up 209 Temporary Closure of Bellingham Lane (part) Rayleigh - May Day Fair 226 Waiting Restrictions — Great Wakering 314 Battlesbridge By—Pass 431, 465 Proposed Extension and Variation of Waiting Restrictions, Hockley & Hawkwell 713 Waiting Restrictions - Meadow Way and Spa Close, Hockley 722

TWINNING 649 UNIFIED HOUSING BENEFITS

New Procedure 341 Financial and Staffing Implications 341, 536 Appeal Panel 548 Delegation 760

UNFIT HOUSES

234 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh 8 37 West Street, Rochford 9 5A Spa+Road,Hockley 95 Townfleld Bungalow, Southend Road, Great Wakering 95 4 Olive Cottages, Mucking Hall Road, Barling 95 Chase Cottage, East End, Paglesham 171 'Four Winds' Wood Avenue, Hockley 281, 583 285 Rectory Road, Hawkwell 490, 584 Pickerells Farmhouse, Highlands Road, Battlesbridge 582, 668 WAKERING SPORTS CENTRE

Caravan Rally 118

WALLASEA FERRY 35, 323 ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL MINUTES

1982

March ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

Minutes of the Policy & Resources Coinittee

At a Special Meeting held on 2nd March, 1982. Present:— Councillors A.J. Harvey (Chairman) ,E.F1 Mcock, M.NTAnderson S.W. Barnard, tEl. Boyd, L.K. Cope, B.A. Crick, T. Fawell, R.D. Foster, J.A. Gibson, R.J1. Holman, F.B.G. Jopson, Miss B.G.J. Lovett, Mrs. J.M. Munson, R.A. pearson, J.A. Sheaf, C. Stephenson, A.L. Tate, B. Taylor, T.J. Warner and D.C. Wood.

4polojies: Councillors C.B. Alger and Mrs. M. Garlick.

Visitin&: Councillors W.H. Budge, Mrs. L.M.A. Campbell— Daley, Mrs. 2.Cooke, E.E. Daley, Mrs. P.E. }tawke, Mrs. E.M. Heath, J.E. Nokes, G.J. Skinner, R.T. Stephens, J.P. Taylor, R.A. Taylor and E.S. Whitworth.

MAKING THE RATE 1982/83 (Minute 82/82)

139. Consideration was given to the report of the Otrector of Finance as contained in the Revenue Estimates Book 1982/83.

RECOMMENDED That the General Rate, including the requirements of the Parish Councils, be fixed for the year ending 31st March, 1983 for all purposes chargeable according to law, such General Rate to be charged on each pound of rateable value in the Valuation List or proposal to amend such list and levied on such hereditaments within the district of Rochford at the rate in the £ for the respective areas, all as specified in the appended schedule. (708) (DF)

JOINT STAFF AND SAFETY PANEL

140. RECOMMENDED That the appended report of the meeting held on 18th i1Eruary be adopted. a . GENERAL RATE LEVIES - 1982/83

Parish or District County Parish TOTAL Mixed + Mixed ÷ Mixed + Domestic + District Purposes Purposes Purposes GENERAL Properties Properties Properties Properties RATE (Class Ml) (Class M2) (Class M3) (Class D) p p p p p p p p 123.30 Ashingdon 14.13 125.90 1.77 141.80 132.60 137.20 139.50 Canewdon 14.13 125.90 1.97 142.00 132.80 137.40 139.70 123.50 Gt. Wakering 14.13 125.90 3.77 143.80 134.60 139.20 141.50 125.30 Hawkwell 14.13 125.90 1.97 142.00 132.60 137.40 139.70 123.50 Hockley 14.13 125.90 3.57 143.60 134.40 139.00 141.30 125.10 Rullbridge 14.13 125.90 1.77 141.80 132.60 137.20 139.50 123.30 Rayleigh * 14.33 125.90 — 140.43 131.23 135.83 138.13 121.93 123.80 Roach Group 14.13 125.90 2.27 142.30 133.10 137.70 140.00 Rochford 14.13 125.90 1.27 141.30 132.10 136.70 139.00 122.80 123.60 Stambridge 14.13 125.90 2.07 142.10 132.90 137.50 139.80 Sutton 14.13 125.90 2.97 143.00 133.80 138.40 140.70 124.50

* O.4p is levied in Rayleigh as a special + Section 48, General Rate Act 1967 as amended by Section 33, Local expense to cover expenditure on concurrent Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 provides for the reduction functions, i.e., Allotments) in General Rate Poundages levied on domestic and mixed hereditaments Cemeteries, Footway Lighting, Public by the following amounts:— Recreation Grounds and Bus Class D — Domestic hereditaments Halls, — Shelters (Minute 567/75). Grant the standard amount l8.5p Class Ni — A mixed hereditament in respect of which the rateable value attributable to the parts used for domestic purposes is greater than one half Grant — half the standard amount 9.2p Class 142 — A mixed hereditament in respect of which the rateable value attributable to the parts used for domestic purposes is greater than one quarter but not greater than one half Grant — one quarter of the standard amount 4.6p — Class 143 In the case of other mixed hereditaments Grant — one eighth of the standard amount

C'4 C AGENDA ITE0'I 4

ROCHFORJ) DISTRICT COUNCIL

POLICY & RESOURCES COMMITTEE— 2ND MARCH 1982.

M4tutes of the Joint Staff and Safety Panel

At a meeting held on 19th February, 1982. Present:

Council Side — Councillors A.J. Harvey (Chairman) and Mrs. M. Garlick.

Staff Side — Messrs. D.S.W. Collins, O.M. Scoging and J. Whittam.

EMERGENCY SERVICE — DUTY OFFICERS'ROTA

66. The Chief Executive explained that the Council operated an after hours emergency service from 5.00 p.m. — 7.30 a.m. Monday to Friday, with 24 hour cover at weekends using one of seven officers on a weekly rota basis. The public who telephoned the emergency number were given the Duty Officerts home number to telephone by an answering machine. The Duty Officer processed the calls and directed the appropriate Work Group or Contractor to take the necessary action.

It was becoming increasingly difficult to attract staff to take on this duty and maintain the present call—out rota since the Officers involved must, during their week of duty, remain at home for the whole of the week outside normal working hours, including the weekend. For this, the Duty Off icer received a supplement of £19.50 for that week plus a contribution towards telephone rental and call charges. The annual cost of this Duty Officer arrangement was estimated to be in excess of £1,500 p.a.

The Chief Executive reported on preliminary discussions with local alarm/security companies with a view to them assuming responsibility for the emergency call—out service, from which it would appear that the arrangements could be put out to contract at comparable cost.

The Staff Side expressed their appreciation to the Chief Executive for the initiative he had taken to resolve the difficulties. They welcomed the proposal, especially since the present situation had been aggravated by staff sickness in recent months, with fewer officers available and, more frequent duty. It was further complicated by the fact that certain Duty Officers were also Standby Officers who were required to attend in the event of an emergency.

RECOMMENDED (1) That subject to the Chief Executive completing his investigations as to the best possible service, the Council enter into contract with an alarm/security company to carry out the Councilts emergency call—out service using the existing emergency telephone number.

(2) That the Contracts of Employment of Emergency Duty Officers be amended accordingly. (194) (CE) ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

S COLIN P. SIVELL FOIS DMA Dip O&M COUNCIL OFFiCES Barrister-at-Law SOUTH STREET DIrector of Legal Services ROCHFORD Tel Southend-on-Sea 546386 ESSEX My Ret 884 1BW Your Ret, When calling or telephoning Ptoase ask br 26th February, 19P2

Dear Councillor,

Members of the Council are summoned to an extraordinary meeting as detailed below.

Yours sincerely,

Services.

DATE: 2ND MARCH, 1982

TIME: On the rising of the Special Policy & Resources Committee meeting convened for 7.30 p.m.

PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBER, RAYLEIGH

AGE NDA

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

2. POLICY & RESOURCES COMMITTEE — 2ND MARCH

To receive the Minutes of the meeting, held earlier, the agenda for which covered

a) Making the Rate for 1982/83. b) Meeting of the Joint Staff and Safety Panel — Emergency Service — Duty Officers Rota.

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Minutes of •the Council

At an Extraordinary Meeting held on 2nd March, 1982. Present: Councillors R.H. Ilolman (Chairman), E.H. Adcock, M.N. Anderson, S.W. Barnard, R.H. Boyd, W.H. Budge, Mrs. L.M.A. Campbell—Daley, Mrs. P. Cooke, L.K. Cope, B.A. Crick, E.E. Daley, T. Fawell, R.D. Foster, J.A. Gibson, A.J. Harvey, Mrs. P.E. Hawke, Mrs. E.M. Heath, F.B.G. Jopson, Miss B.G.J. Lovett, Mrs. J.M. Munson, J.E. Nokes, R.A. Pearson, J.A. Sheaf, G.J. Skinner, R.T. Stephens, C. Stephenson, A.L. Tate, B. Taylor, J.P. Taylor, R.A. Taylor, T.J. Warner, E.S. Whitworth and D.C. Wood.

Apologies: Councillors C.B. Alger, Mrs. H. Garlick and a Mrs. J.M. Jones.

MINUThS OP COMMITTEE S

141. Committee Date Minute Nos

Policy & Resources 2nd March 139 — 140

Making the Rate 1982/83 (Minute 139)

The Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee said he was delighted to be able to report that, for the seventh year in succession, the District Rate increase had been held at less than 10%. At 5.9% the rise was less than half the current rate of inflation and this despite a significant drop in Block Grant and without harmful cuts to services.

There were questions but Members thought the budget realistic and prudent. Chairmen of Standing Committees were congratulated on their efforts in meeting targets and officers thanked for their hard work.

Resolved that the Minutes be received and the recommendations contained therein adopted.

iia tha 171L

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Minutes of the Policy and Resources Committee

At a Meeting held on 9th March, 1982. Present: Councillors A.J. Harvey (Chairman), E.H. Adeock, C.13. Alger, MN. Anderson, S.W. Barnard, R.H. Boyd, B.A. Crick, R.D. Foster, Mrs. N. Garlick, J.A. Gibson, R.H. Uo].man, F.E.C. Jopson, Miss B.G.J. Lovett, Mrs. J.M. Munson, R.A. Pearson, J.A. Sheaf, C. Stephenson, A.L. Tate, B. Taylor, T.J. Warner and fl.C. Wood.

Apologies: Councillor L.K. Cope.

Visiting: Councillor D. Tielson.

MINUTES

142. Resolved that the Minutes of the Meetings of the 2nd and 16th February and the 2nd March be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

MONITORING OF PERFORMANCE

(a) Policy & Resources Committee — Meetings 4 29th September and 16th December

(b) Council — Meetings of 6th October & 22nd December

143. The Committee were satisfied that all necessary action had been taken. (21210)

MINUTES OF COMMITTEES

144. The Committee received the following Minutes

RECOMMENDED That the amendment indicated below be adopted.

Committee Date Minute Nos.

Planning Services 16th February 83 — 87 Health & Housing 18th February 88 — 104 Planning Services 22nd February 105 — 107 Leisure Services 23rd February 108 — 121 Development Services 25th February 122 — 138

C.B. Radio Aerials (Minute 129/82)

The Recommendation be numbered (1)

Add: (2) That the Code of Practice shall not apply to Listed Buildings or buildings in Conservation Areas and that in these cases specific permission be required for all aerials other than standard T.V. installations.

(3) That authority be delegated to the Director of Town Planning to determine all applications for aerials.

000261 Policy and Resources Coimnittee wa (4) That publicity be given to the Code of Practice, possibly in a future Rochford News. (158) (DTP & DLS)

PANEL REPORTS

145. RECOMMENDED That the appended reports be adopted

Panel Date

Highways Agency 11th February Joint Works 3rd March

NATIONAL HOUSING AND TOWN PLANNING CONFERENCE 1982

146. The Director of Health and Housing reported that this Conference would be held at Brighton from 9th — 11th November. wa RECOMMENDED That the Chairmen of the Health and Housing Committee and Development Services Committee or their nominees be authorised to attend the National Housing and Town Planning Conference 1982 with the Directors of Health and HousLng and Town Planning. (218) (Dill & DTP)

HULLBRIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

147. The Chief Executive reported a request from the Association for permission to raise a loan from their brewers to finance an extension to the existing bar. Officers were satisfied that the repayments could be supported satisfactorily.

RECOMMENDED That the loan arra gements be approved. (1502) (CE)

REGAL CINEMA SITE, BELLINGHAN LANE

148. The Director of Town Planning reported on negotiations to a secure a "set—back" of the development to allow some view of w Mill Hall and the Mill itself. However, in achieving this, the access for car parking was nade more difficult and the developers requested access to :he rear of their site through the Mill Hall car park. There 'iould be 32 private parking spaces of which 24 would be made available for public parking at weekends to compensate for the loss of 2 parking spaces in the Council car park which loss would be caused by the entrance arrangements. Subject to all legal, technical and planning processes, the proposal was felt generally acceptable but the developers asked for an indication from the Council that it would be prepared to make the access available on a "No Charge" basis.

RECOMMENDED That the Director of Town Planning be authorised to negotiate access along the above lines but that the District Valuer's opinion be first sought in relation

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the value of the access over the Council's land. (ROC/76/8l) (DTP & DLS)

RAYLEIGH HIGH STREET (Minute 736/81)

149. In a full report) the Director of Technical Services reminded the Committee of earlier Council recommendations for dealing with the "tail—back" from the free parking area, provision for the disabled and taxi—ranks. Alternatives had been discussed with the Police and the County Council as Highway Authority. The latter did not believe that the Traffic Signs Regulations allowed for yellow bx markings at the Crown Hill/High Street junction and both considered that white paint markings would be ineifective and unenforceable.

A suggested experiment for the removal of the free parking area to Websters Way found no favour with the Committee which also thought that two bays in ti e High Street free parking area should be designated for tie disabled.

RECOMMENDED (1) That the existing temporary taxi—rank be appointed for six taxis

(2) That the layby outside Berry's Arcade be designated as a taxi—rank for four taxis outside normal shopping hours

(3) That, in the High Street free parking area, two bays be designated for the exclusive use of the disabled. (7024 & 897) (DTP& DLS)

"ALTERNATIVES TO DOMESTIC RATES" — CONSULTATION DOCUMENT

150. The Director of Finance submitttid a report sutnmartsing a Green Paper, exploring the alternatives to Rates, commenting on the issues raised and making recommendations. The report went into the pros and cons of a reformed domestic rating system, a local sales tax, local income tax and a poll tax. it was obvious that there was no one solution that met all criteria. The view was expressed that, inefficient as was the present system, it was the most efficient known.

RECOMMENDED That the following ob8ervations he submitted to the Government in response to t'e Green Paper;—

1. The Council strongly suppots the retention of independent local government which should have a wide measure of autonomy over its budgets anT priorities) whilst recognising the Government's strategic role in relation to the management of the national economy.

2. Local authorities should be accountable to their own electorates for their decisions rather than to central Government.

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3. The domestic rating system should continue to act as the major source of local taxation, but the basis of valuation should be changed from rental to capital, given that there is insufficient evidence to suppot t a revaluatioii using market rentals. Regular revaJuations should become statutory rather than at the discretion of the Eecretary of State for the Environment.

4. The tax base should be broadened by abolishing the de— rating of agricultural land and buildings.

5. The propcrtion of local authority current expenditure which is financed through national taxation should be reduced significantly by being used only for resource equalisatiort as between relatively rich and poor authorities. In this way the former needs element of the Rate Support Grant could be eliminated.

6. In order to make up for thn reduction in Government grant, local euthoritis should be allowed to levy a poii tax in their areas on all earning non—householders. This tax should be administered on a self—assessment basis with heavy penalties for non—compliance in order to discourage evasion.

7. Local authorities should be given wider powers to make charges for services to lessen the burden on the general body of ratepayers. (760) (1W)

CAR PARK ATTENDANT — POST CP2 (Minute 56/82)

151. The Director of Technical Services reported on the postholder's progress towards full health.

RECOMMENDED That the period of the postholder's sick leave on the appropriate pay levels (full pay for the €irst six a months and half pay thereafter) be extended until his return to work or the next Meeting of the Finance and Personnel Committee on the 8th ALptil, 1982 when the matter be further reviewed. (PF) (OTS & OF)

SPORTS FACILITIES — REVIEW OF CHARGES (Minute 61/82)

152. In order that a decision could be reached before the imminent start of the bowls season , it was

RECOMMENDED That the Members appointed to meet the Bowls Clubs be delegated authority to vary charges as seen appropriate after their discussions. (708) (CE & DTS)

EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC

153. Resolved that, in accordance with Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, the public be now

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excluded from the meeting for the reason that publicity would be prejudicial to the public interest, the busirtess about to be discussed being the subject of a confidential report.

CLU.NSING SUPERINTENDENT — POST T27 (Minute 145 /82)

154. Further to Minute 61 of the Joint Works and Safety Panel, the Chief Executive reported on the particular and exceptional circumstances. On the clear understanding that no precedent would be created, it was

RECOMMENDED That post T27 Cleansing Superintendent be re- designated and re—graded to Cleansing and Refuse Superintendent on salary grade SOl with effect from 1st April, 1982. (PF) (Cit)

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000265 ROCUPORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

POLICY_& RESOURCES COMMITTEE — 9TH MARCH, 1982

REPORT OF TRE HIGHWAYS AGENCIES PANEL

At a Meeting held on 11th February, 1982. Present:— Councillors A.J. Harvey (Chairman), L.IC. Cope, R.D. Foster, R.}I. Holman and D.C. Wood.

1. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN

Resolved that Councillor A.J. Harvey be elected Chairman of the Panel.

2. HIGHWAYS AGENCY (Minute 73/82)

The Chairman opened the debate saying that circumstances changed constantly and that it was proper that a Panel should undertake a further detailed study of a subject which had such importance and wide—ranging implications for the well—being of the whole of the District.

The Chief Executive reminded the Panel that the subject had occupied the minds of Members and Of ficers over a very long period and that, in recent years, there had been reports to the Policy and Resources Committee on the 8th October, 1980, 10th November, 1981 and again on the 4th February, 1982. Except on the last occasion when the present Panel had been appointed, the Council had always decided to press for a full Highways Agency. The Chief Executive went through the options shown diagramatically in appendix A.

The Director of Finance said that the budget provision (fully reimburseable) on the present limited agency was £400,000 but that this was likely to rise to the order of £1 million if there was a full Highways Agency. This larger figure should allow for economies in scale giving more flexibility in the allocation of resources. Despite this, great care would be needed to resist the temptation to top—up the County allocation and to ensure that administrative costs were restricted to the 10% allowance. The Director submitted a summary, appendix B, of replies from the thirteen other Councils in Essex. The administrative allowance was seen to be adequate in all but three cases. However it had to be noted that the administration allowance was 10% of approved costs. If, for reasons of Government policy or any other cause, the County Council cut expenditure then there would need to be tough decisions and possible redundancies among Highways Agency staff.

The Director of Technical Services confirmed that the Council would be seeking an Agency for Minor Capital Works only.

The Director of Legal Services was satisfied that, if Council house sales and other conveyancing work reduced and if no new projects were added, the legal work arising from a Highways Agency could be accommodated. However, it was not possible to give an unequivocal undertaking that there would never come a time when more staff might be needed.

Having further considered the previous reports and the advice of the Officers the unanimous decision was that, provided there was careful and continuous attention to contain administrative costs within the allowance given by the County Council, the District would benefit by being responsible for its own programmes and priorities and by taking control of 000268 matters within its own boundaries. The prospect was interesting and challenging and the Panel believed that there would be the choice between giving the same service at lower cost or a better service for the same cost as at present.

RECOMMENDED that a full Highways Agency be sought with all vigour possible (43) (MT)

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Policy and Resources Committee — 9th March, 1982

Minutes of the Joint Works and Safety Panel

At a Meetinheld on 3rd March, 1982. Present:

Representing the Council Side:— Councillors 4.3. Harvey (Chairman) and J.A. Gibson.

esenting the Works Side:— Messrs. 3. Campbell, 3. Dowie, J. Godfrey, N. Mackie and . Venus.

Also in Attendance:— Messrs. T. Christie and T. Wright of N.UP.E.

pogies: Councillors Mrs. N. Garlick.

MINUTES

58. The Panel approved the Minutes of the Meeting held on 7th January, 1982.

As regards Minute 49 — Safety Reversing Equipment on Council Vehicles, the Works Side noted that the Director of Technical Services had ordered the equipment and that delivery was awaited.

On Minute 50 — Depot Telephones, the Works Side were advised that it was not possible to provide an additional telephone for the exclusive use of the carpenters workshop but that officers would investigate the provision of a telephone on a shared basis.

REVIEW OF BONUS ARRANGEMENTS

59. The Chief Executive reported receipt of N.U.P.E.'s claim in this respect.

Resolved that consideration of the claim be deferred for discussion between the Works Side/Area Officer of N.U.P.E. and the Chief Executive and that a report thereon be made to the Finance and Personnel Committee on 8th April.

NOREDIJNDANCY AGREEMENT

60. The Works Side sought a no redundancy Agreement from the Council so that employees could be assured that they had secure jobs with a certain future.

Resolved that the Finance and Personnel Committee be asked to give a decision in this respect. a Joint Works and Safety Panel w

CLEANSING SUPERINTENDENT

61. The Chief Executive read a letter from the refuse operatives expressing their regret at the impending resignation of the holder of this post to join another local authority and advised the Corutmittee that he would investigate the situation.

DEPOT CLEANSING STANDARDS

62. The Works Side reported that the standard of contract cleaning at the Depot still left a lot to be desired although there had been a marked improvement that evening. They hoped the standard would be n3aintained.

The Director of Technical Services agreed to monitor the situation.

HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORX — DEPOT YARD

63. At the request of the Works Side the Director of Technical Services agreed to remove to storage the kerbstones left on the footpath in the Depot yard.

INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS

64. The Chief Executive reported that at a number of Committee Meetings during the winter months Members had commended the Works Staff on their efforts during the recent inclement weather and thanked the Works Side on their behalf.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

65. The Panel agreed that the next Meeting should be held at 7.30 p.m. on 28th April at the Rochford Depot. a I w

a w 000269 ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

. COLIN p. SIVELL FCIS DMA Dip 08CM COUNCIL OFFICES Barrister-at-Law SOUTH STREET Director of Legal Services ROCHFORD Tel Southend-on-Sea 546366 ESSEX My Ref 654 18W Your Ref. Whefi calling or telephoning Please ask for t2th March, 1932.

Dear Councillor,

Members of the Council are sunimorted to a iueetirtg as detailed below.

Yours sincerely,

DirertThegai Services.

DATE: 16TH MARCH, 1982

TIME: 7.30 pi.

PLACE: COUf4CIL CHAMBER, RAYLEIGH

E N D A

PRAYERS

1. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 9TH FEBRUARY and the EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF 2N1) MARCH, 1982

2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

3 • CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS (tf any)

000270 4. To receive Committee minutes as listed and to pass such resolutions as may be necessary. Sw Committee Date Minute Nos. Policy & Resources (Special Meeting) 16th February 82

Planning Services 16th February 83 — 87

Health & Housing Services 18th February 88 — 104

°lanning Services (Adjourned Meeting) 22nd February lOS — 107

Leisure Services 23rd February 108 — 121

Development Services 25th February 122 — 138

Policy & Resources S (Special Meeting) 2nd March 139 — 140 W Policy & Resources 9th March 141 —

5. To consider questions under Standing Order 7.2 (If any) of which appropriate notice has been given.

6. ROYAL GARDEN PARTIES

The Chief Executive reports that Royal Garden Parties will this year be held on Wednesday, 14th July and Tuesday 20th July and ThurBday 22nd July, and the Council is invited to nominate six persons, Members and/or officers serving the Council, with the exception of the Chief Executive.

In previous years the Council has appointed the Chairman of the Council and in addition one other Member and officer (neither of whom has previously attended a Garden Party, together with their partners).

The last date for submission of names Is 16th April, and the Council is therefore requested to nominate Its representatives. It has been the practice for the Council to draw lots to decide which Member will accompany the Chairman -

7. To consider the following Motion, given pursuant to Standing Order 5, standing in the name of Councillor B.A. Crick:—

"THAT THIS COUNCIL, BEING CONCERNED AT TI-JR NUMBER OF OCCASIONS ON WHICH CERTAIN MEMI3ERS, P4 THEIR CAPACITY AS ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCILLORS, HAVE UNDERTAKEN CONTACT AND OR DISCUSSIONS WITH DEVELOPERS, BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS MV) PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES WITHOUT THE PRIOR 4OWLEflGE OF THE COUNCIL OR ITS STANDING COMMITTEES, RESOLVES THAT SUCH ACTIVITIES SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT IN THE FUTURE WITH THE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE AND CONSENT OF TIlE COUNCIL AT A FULL COUNCIL MEETING." UO9Z7 ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

Minutes of the Council

At a Meeting held on 16th March 1982. present: Councillors R.H. olman (Chairman), &4EI, C.B. Uger, M.N. Anderson, S.W. Barnard, k.H. Boyd, W.H. Budge, Mrs. L.M.A. Campbell—Daley, Mrs. P. Cooke, L.TC. Cope, 13.4.. Crick, E.E. Daley, R.D. Foster, Mn. M. Garlick, 4..T. harvey, Mrs. P.E. Hawke, Mrs. E.M. Heath, hR. I-lelson, Mrs. JM Jones, Miss B.G.J. Lovett, Mrs. J.M. Munson, J.E. Nokes, R.A. Pearson, J.A. Sheaf, G.J. Skj.nner, R.T. Stephens, C. Stephenson, A.L. Tate, B. Taylor, R.A. Taylor, T.J. Warner and D.C. flood.

A_poloies: Councillors N.R. l3lyther, T. F'awell, l.A. Gibon, F.E.C. Jopson, J.P. Taylor and 13.5. Whitworth.

MINUTES

155. Resolved that the Minutes of the meeting of 9th February and the Extraordinary Meeting of 2nd March, 1982 be approved 45 a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

CHAIRMAN' S ANNOUNCEMENTS

156. The Chairman stated that unfortunately it had been necessary for Councillor N.R. Elyther to have a second spell in Hospital and he had conveyed to him the Council's best wihes for a speedy recovery.

The Chairman expressed his thanks to all who took part jn the Car Rally held on 14th March, the proceeds of which were to be donated to his Appeal Fund for the Disabled.

MINUTES OF COMMITTEES

157. Resolved (1) that the Minutes of Committees be received and the recommendations contained therein adopted subject to the amendments shown.

(2) that the Common Seal of the Council be affixed to any documents necessary to give effect to dents tons taken or approved by the Council in these Minutes.

Committee Date Minute Nos.

Policy & Resources (Special Meeting) 16th February 82 Planning Services 16th February 83 — 87 Health & Housing Services 18th February 88 — 104

Local Authority Interest Rates (Minute 94/82)

Note: Councillors B.A. Crick, C. Stephenson and R.A. T6ylor disclosed a pecuniary interest as holders of a Council mortgage and being invited to remain in the meeting took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.

000272 Council I Resolved that the recommendation to this Minute be amended as follows:—

"RECOMMENDED That the Council ileclares its local average rate of interest for house purchase loans advances and sums left outstanding on the sale of Council houses for the period commencing 1st April 1982 to he 13½?.." (612) (DV & DLS)

Planning Services (Adjourned Meeting) 22nd February 105 — 107 Leisure Services 23rd February 108 — 121

Caravan Rally — Great Wakering—— Sports Centre (Minute 118/82)

Resolved that the references to the Caravan Club of Great Britain in the preamble and recommendation of this Minute he a amended to read "the Caravan Club". (10287) (DTS) w Vandalism to Pavilions (Minute 121/82)

Resolved that the word "football" in the second line of the recommendation be deleted. (252) (OTS)

Development Services 25th February 122 — 138*

Hockleyjtoad, Rayleih (Minute 134/82)

Resolved (1) that the words "between the" in the third line of the preamble to this Minute be deleted and the words "adjacent tot' be substituted.

(2) that the second recommendation be deleted and the following be substituted:—

"(2) That the Chairman of the Council and Chairman of the Development Services Committee, together with one a representative 7mm each of the remaining Rayleigh Wards he appointed to participate in the discussions." (45) (OTS)

Policy & Resources (Special Meeting) 2nd March 139 — 140 Policy & Resources 9th March 142 — 154

*Minute 129 was amended by Minute 144/82 of the Policy and Resources Committee of 9th March.

ROYAL GARDEN PARTIES

158. The Chief Executive reported that Royal Garden Parties would be held on 14th, 20th and 22nd July, 1982.

A draw from the names of Counctllors who had not previously attended resulted in the nomination of Councillor thA. Crick th Counctllor Mrs. J.M. Munson as reserve. (854) (CE)

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NOTICE OF MOTION

1.59. The Council debated the following Motion, given pursuant to Standing Order 5, standing in the name of Councillor 'hA. Crick: —

"That this Council, being concerned at the number of occasions on which certain Members, in their capacity as Rochford District Councillors, have undertaken contact arid or discussions with developers, business organisations and professional practices without the prior knowledge of th' Council or its Standing Committees, resolves that such activities should only be carrie4 oit in the future with the prior knowledge and consent of the Councjl at a full Council Meeting."

Voting on this Motion was recorded as follows in accordance with a requisition made under Standing Order 14.

For-- the Motion (8) Councillors C.B. Alger, R.H. Boyd, B.A. Crick, D.R. Helson, J.B. Nokes, G.J. Skinner, 5. Stephenson and and R.A. Taytor.

Against the Motion (23) Councillors LI-I. Adcock, M.N. Anderson, W.tI. Budge, Mrs. L.M.k. Campbell—Daley, Mrs. °. Cqoke, L.K. Cope, 'hE. Daley, R,D. Poster, Mrs. M. Garlick, A.J. Harvey, Mrs. P.E. Hawke, Mrs. E.M. Heath, RH. '-Tolman, Mrs. J.M. Jones, Miss B.G.J. Lovett, Mrs. J.M. Munson, R.A. Pearson, J.A. Sheaf, R.T. Stephens, A.L. Tate, B. Taylor, T.J. Warner and D.C. Wood.

Abstaining (1) Councill.or S.W. Barnard.

The motion was declared LOST.

EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC

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

PURDEYS CAR—BREAKING SITE — RELOCATION OF' CAR BREAKERS AT LASCELLFJS GARDENS AND HAINAULT AVENUE, HAWKWELL (Minute 371/78)

Note: Councillor L.A. Taylor disclosed a non—pecnniary interest by way of relationship with the owners of the site and left the meeting taking no part in the discussion or voting.

009274 Council a 161. The Director of Legal Services reported that as instructed S negotiations had been taking place for several years with Kirby Brothers, the owners of the car—breakers' site at Lascelles Gardens and land at 1-Jainault Avenue, llawkwell with a view to relocating the car—breaking act tvities on land the Coun-i1 had acquired for car—breaking purposes last year at Purd ys Industrial Estate. He detailed the terms on which agreement had been reached recently with the ownerst advisers.

Resolved (1) That the terms reported by the Director of Legal Services be accepted and an acre of land owned by the Council and zoned for car—breaking purposes at Purdeys Industrial Estate, RochE ord be conveyed to the Kirby Brothers for a nominal sum.

(2) That these arrangements be supported by a legal agreement to the sati9faction of the Director of Legal Services. a w (3) That the arrangements be concluded as soon as possible subject to the District \aluer agreeing the terms. (RoC/97l/q) (DLS)

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00C27S ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

Minutes of the Planning Services Committee

At a Meeting held on 23rd March 1982. Present: Councillors F.E.C. Jopson (Chairman), E.H. Adcock, C.B. Alger, M.N. Anderson, S.W. Barnard, R.H. Boyd, W.H. Budge, Mrs. L.M.A. Campbell—Daley, Mrs. P. Cooke, L.K. Cope, B.A. Crick, E.E. Daley, T. Fawell, R.D. Foster, Mrs. M. Garlick, A.J. Harvey, Mrs. P.E. Hawke, D.R. Helson, R.H. Holman, Mrs. J.M. Jones, Miss B.G.J. Lovett, Mrs. J.M. Munson, J.E. Nokes, R.A. Pearson, J.A. Sheaf, C. Stephenson, A.L. Tate, B. Taylor, R.A. Taylor, T.J. Warner, D.C. Wood and G.J. Skinner.

Apologies: Councillors N.R. Blyther, J.A. Gibson, Mrs. E.M. Heath and J.P. Taylor.

MINUTES

162. Resolved that the Minutes of the meetings of 6th and 22nd i1ruary be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

MONITORING OF PERFORMANCE — MEETINGS OF 31W NOVEMBER 1981 AND 5TH JANUARY 1982

163. The Committee were satisfied that all necessary action had been taken. (21210)

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT - CONTRAVENTION

22 ,_Elm_Grove, Hullbridge 164. The Director of Legal Services reported the erection of a length of fencing between 1.2 metres and 1.5 metres high. As it flanked the highway, planning permission was required but would not be granted in this case because of the crude construction and the extremely unsightly appearance when viewed from the neighbouring house.

Resolved that the Director of Legal Services be authorised to take all necessary action, including the issuing and service of Notices and action in the Courts, to secure the remedying of the breach of planning control now reported. (1093) (OLS) DEVELOPMENT AT WICI&ORD (Minute 717/81) 165. The Director of Town Planning reported that the Developers had withdrawn their kppeal concerning the Shot Farm site because they wanted a Joint Inquiry into their schemes at Shot Farm and Shotgate and the Shotgate Community Association proposal covering parts of both the sites and additional land.

The Developers plans for Shotgate were of concern to Rochford only because the landscape belt at the eastern boundary was narrow in parts and broken at one point. Continents covering Planning Services

these issues were set out on the Agenda.

In a supplementary report, the Director explained the Community Association proposals which, although acceptable at first sight, could cause traffic problems and, because they left part of the "Shotgate" site undeveloped, could lead to even more development later. The Committee judged the application premature, contrary to Metropolitan Green Belt policies, likely to result in pressure for further development and not providing for landscaping of the eastern boundary with Rochford.

Resolved that Basildon District Council be informed of the views of this Authority as set out on the Agenda and Supplementary Report. (TP25E) (DTP)

PLANNING INQUIRIES — THE AWARD OP COSTS

166. The Director of Legal Services reminded Members of the power of the Secretary of State to award costs in an inquiry case if the behaviour of either party had been unreasonable and had caused the other party unnecessary expense. A recent Circular indicated a hardening attitude and the award of coats was expected to become somewhat more usual. A full report would be made to the Development Services Committee. (158) (DLS)

SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

167. The Director of Town Planning submitted a Schedule for consideration and a list of applications decided under delegation.

Resolved that decisions be made in accordance with the appended Schedule subject to:—

Para. 6 — ROC/41/8l

The Applicant requested that consideration be deferred.

Para. 8 — ROC[764/81

The Director of Town Planning reported on a letter from financial consultants to the Applicants.

Para. 17 — ROC/12O/82

A Member having reported seeing a number of gas cylinders in the yard, consideration was deferred for a further report.

Para. 18 — ROC/SOO/8l

REFUSE PERMISSION FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS

1. this is a prime site in the centre of the village of East Flawkwell where the proposed use would be OUrr'j Planning Services w inappropriate since it would introduce an activity which by its nature is inconsistent with the proper future development of the village centre in that it is neither shopping, residential nor other community use.

2. The access road would of necessity be poorly located opposite the access/egress to the Golden Cross shopping parade.

3. The design and character of this form of development would be unlikely to harmonise suitably with existing residential development adjacent to the site and in the surrounding area.

4. The development would attract service vehicle movements inconsistent with the other shopping, community and village centre activities in the area.

Pare. 22 — ROC/lll/82

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7. The proposed development would, if approved, create a precedent for additional land not included in the application.

Pare. 26 — ROC/7/80

The County Council be informed that the proposal involving three accesses to Main Road is unacceptable to this Authority and the Chairman of the Committee and Councillor T. Fawell be authorised to attend the meeting of the County Council Development Control Sub—Committee to press the point with the utmost vigour.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES (HISTORIC BUILDINGS) ACT 1962

168. The Director of Town Planning submitted two Schedules for consideration.

Resolved that decisions be made in accordance with the appended Schedules subject to

(vi) The Priest's House, Ashtngdon Road, Rochford

P 1. That, in addition to the 50% grant now approved, the Policy and Resources Committee be recommended to make a further grant of 25%.

2. That the finance and Personnel Committee be recommended to offer a loan to cover the balance. (8388) (DLS)

Qna& ______00 73 SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT APPLI CATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 23rd March 1982

PLANNING SERVICES COMMITTEE

1. ROC/46/82 ROCHFORD Re—tile existing rear main roofs. Cock Inn Public House, Hall Road, Rochford. St. Georges Taverns, do 553 High Road, Ilford.

D.T.P. — GRANT PERMISSION SUBJECT TO:—

Std. Cond. 9. — Materials to match existing.

2. ROC/64/82 RAYLEIGH

Erect a detached four bedroom house and garage. Nelson Road, Rayleigh. O.P.D. Ltd., do Architectural Services, Oriel House, 53 Elm Road, Leigh—on—Sea.

Frontage of Plot: 12.49m. (4Ift.) Depth of Plot: 54.86m. (1801t.) Floor Area: l9Osq.m. (2O4Ssq.ft.) Density: 6d.p.a.

D.T.P. — GRANT PERMISSION SUBJECT TO:—

1. Std. Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years. a 2. Std. Cond. 5. — A scheme of tree and/or shrub planting to be approved. Std. Cond. 15. Details of walls, fences or other means of enclosure.

NOTE: The frontage land to Nelson Road has now been purchased by the applicants but the previous owners Laurence Homes have retained a 12.3Mm. (4Oft) wide plot at the southern end. This application is for the first plot. An application for the remaining plots has subsequently been submitted. Three residents in the immediate vicinity of the site have been notified of the application and no repesentations have been received.

3 ROC/81/82 GREAT WAKERING Extend permission to site residential caravan (ROC/l97/77 refers). Newhouse Farm, Poynters Lane, North Shoebury. Mr. B.E. Wilkinson, Newhouse Farm, Poynters Lane, North Shoebury.

Continueth.... — I — 000279 Site Area: 8.1 acres

D.T.P. — GRANT PERMISSION SUBJECT TO:—

1. The caravan shall cease to be occupied and removed from the site not later than 1st March 1983 unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

2. The caravan shall only be occupied by the applicant Mr. B.E.Wilkinson and his immediate family.

3. The caravan shall be sited in the position indicated on the plan accorn— panythg the application.

NOTE; Outline planning permission was granted for a dwelling on this site in November 1980 (ROC/850/8O) and it is understood that the detail plans are to be submitted for approval in the near future with a view to constructing the dwelling during the term of this temporary permission.

4. ROC/36/82 HOCKLEY

Demolition of existing and erection of a detached live bedroom house with integral garage. 5 Fountain Lane, Hockley. Mr T.F. Guinness, do Mr. JR. Williams, Estate House, 377 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Leigh—on—Sea.

Frontage of Plot' 21m. (GSft.) Depth of Plot: COrn. (197ft.) Floor Area: 309sq.m. (3,326sq.ft.)

D.T.P. — GRANT PERMISSION SUBJECT TO:—

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

2. Std. Conch 4. — Hedgerows to be retained.

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

4. The windows to the first floor bathrooms shall be obscure glazed.

NOTE: The proposal involves demolishing an existing house and double garage and erecting a new larger property. The adjoining residents have been notified of the application and no representations have been received.

5. ROC/866/8l RAYLEIGH

Erect a detached three bedroom house with integral garage. Land rIo 22/24 Driveway, Rayleigh. Mr. B.T. Moore, do Mr. A.J. Chalk, 58 Southbourne Grove, Hockley.

— 2 — continued....

000280 Frontage of Plot: 4.5m. (l4ft.lOins) increasing to 29m. (95ft.) Depth of Plot: l4.5m. (47ft.6jns.) Floor Area: lllsq.m. (l,l9bsq.ft,)

D.T.P. — REFUSE PERMISSION FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:—

1. The proposed site is considered to be unsuitable for residential development having access from a supermarket service road adjoining a small industrial estate. Furthermore, if allowed, the proposal would result in an undesirable form of backland development.

2, In the opinion of the local planning authority this site should be utilised to provide for vehicle parking and servicing associated with the existing industrial premises or any future extension thereto.

3. The proposed development of this site with a house would result in overlooking and loss of privacy to the adjoining occupiers of Eritton S Court and to the proposed occupiers of a bungalow planned to the east w of the site. 4, No provision has been made for vehicles to enter and leave the site in forward gear. This would result in vehicles having to carry out turning movements on the existing service road to the detriment of highway safety. I

5. The proposed access lacks adequate visibility splays within the urtilage of the site.

NOTE: The proposed site lies at the rear of 26 and 28 Eastwood Road and adjoins the existing group of factory premises. Access to the site is gained from the service road, (referred to as The Driveway), which serves the existing factories, two residential units and the International supermarket.

The proposed house is required by Mr. B.T. Moore (factory owner) who at present resides in a first floor flat above garages on the industrial estate. His main reason for requiring the house is that he is suffering from noise nuisance and from continuous humming from generators.

Whilst the site is zoned for residential purposes on the Development Plan I consider that it would be inappropriate to erect a new residential dwelling in this location. I An application to develop this sit with a factor3i unit was refused planning permission on 1st July 1981, application 'No.ROC/297/81, as the factory was located in close proximity to Britton Court. However, whilst that application was unacceptable, in my view this site should be used in association with the existing factories to provide for adequate parking and servicing facilities on what is at present a somewhat restricted estate, or to allow for greater flexibility when considering possible future extensions to the existing factory premises.

The Director of Health and Housing is concerned about the possibility of noise nuisance affecting this site and has recommended that if planning permission is granted the property be conditioned to require the fitting of acoustic double glazing to the front elevation.

— 3 — continued..,. 000281 Representations have been received from Mr. W. Harvey of 26a Eastwood Road who considers that:—

a) Although he has no objection to a residential property on the site if this is far enough away, the property is undesirable and would spoil the privacy of several neighbours;

b) A bungalow would be more appropriate.

He also asks:—

a) Will the development mak the factory car park too small bearing in mind it serves at least two factories?

b) If permission is granted can the Council make it a condition that all windows now and in the future facing Eastwood Road be fixed windows with obscure glass?

6. ROC/41/82 RAYLEIGH

Outline application to erect one detached house and garage. Land rIo 125 Bull Lane and fronting Bracken Dell, Rayleigh. Caraby Homes Ltd., do Mr. J.H. Williams, Estate House, 377 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Leigh—on—Sea.

Width: 22.8m. (lEft.) Depth; 22.Sm. (75ft.)

D.T.P. — REFUSE PERMISSION JOB THE FOLLOWING REASONS:—

1. The erection of a house in the position proposed could not fail to unduly intrude into and dominate the rear aspect of the existing dwellings in Bull Lane. Furthermore, overlooking of the adjacent curtilages would occur to an extent that neighbouring occupiers privacy would be adversely affected.

2. The sub—division of the curtilage of No.125 Bull lane in the itanner proposed would be detrimental to the character and pattern of the existing residential development in Bull Lane. In the opinion of the loca. planning authority any proposal seeking to gain a further dwelling on the curtilage of No.125 Bull Lane should comprise a redevelop— merit with two properties fronting Bull Lane for which planning permission has been granted under reference ROCI48S/SO.

NOTE: Residents in the vicinity have been notified of the application and representations expressing objections to the proposal have been received from the occupiers of;—

3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 Bracken Dell

123, 127 Bull Lane

Bergedorf Louise Road

— 4 — eontirzaeth.., 00 12S2 The main objection by the residents in Bracken Dell is the inadequacy of the Close to absorb additional traffic both private and trade vehicles. Those residents closest to the site also express concern about loss of privacy and their existing setting.

The residents in Bull Lane and Louise Road object on the grounds of over- shadowing and loss of privacy.

Planning permission was granted in July 1980 to redevelop the complete cu,rtilage of No.125 by the erection of two detached chalets fronting Bull Lane, application reference ROC/485/80. This application originally included a third dwelling fronting Bracken Dell but this was deleted from the appli— cation prior to decision.

7. GD/ROe/I/Si GREAT WAKEBTNG

Use of land for residential development in accordance with LIMO Circular 49/63. Land at Seaview Drive) Great Wakering. Property Services Agency, Eastern Region, Block D, Brooklands Avenue, Cambridge. CB2 2DZ.

D.T.P. — I RECOMMEND NO OBJECTION IN PRINCIPLE

NOTE: This application is being processed in accordance with the procedure set out in Circular 49/63 wherein Government Departments can seek an indication as to the kind of development likely to be granted planning permission on land currently under their control.

The application was considered by the Committee on 5th January 1982 and it was agreed that residential development would be appropriate.

The land is however within the Green Belt and residential development would represent a departure from the provisions of the County Development Plan. As a result public notice of the application has been published in the local press and comments invited from any interested persons. Arising from this one letter of representation has been received from the I-Lullbridge Parish Cxmcil who object to the land being used for residential purposes because it is within the Green Belt. They explain that whilst the land is outside the Parish some protection of the Green Belt must be made wherever the location may be.

Notwithstanding this objection I still consider that the use of the land for residential purposes is appropriate and I would recommend that the Property Services Agency be informed accordingly.

8. ROC/764/81 RAYLEIGH

Erection of new office building on part basement, ground and three upper floors with ground floor level car parking. Site of Regal Cinema, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh. Casmu Contracts Ltd., c/o Rolfe Judd Group Practice, 366 Kennington Road, London. SEll 4DB.

— 5 — continueth.... tllfl2 83 D.T.P. — REFUSE PERMISSION FOR TI-fE FOLLOWING REASONS:—

1. The erection of a building containing purely office floorspace would be contrary to the provisions of the approved County Development Plan wherein the site is situated within an area allocated primarily for shopping ijse

The local p anning authority considers that retail continuity at ground floor level should be provided along the Bellingham Lane frontage.

2. The scale and bulk of the proposed building is considered excessive and totally cut of sympathy with the existing buildings in the immediate vicinity and would unduly dominate and detract from the character, setting and appearance of this important location within the Rayleigh Conservation Area.

NOTE: Preliminary consideration was given to this application by the Committee on let December 1.181 and Members considered that the design was unattractive, too bulky and that shopping floorspace should be included. Arising from these comments revised plans have now been received which provide a set back at The junction of Bellingham Lane with the access to Mill Hall and a better relationship to the adjoining buildings in Bellingham Lane. To achieve the set back access into the site is shown off the adjacent public car park and this idea is being considered by the Policy and Resources Committee on 9th March.

The revised scheme does not include any shopping floorspace and the bulk of' the building ad1 oining the Mill Hall complex is too great.

I till_çnglyj'eel that permission should be refused particularly because the lack of a Ehopping element, but if the Committee wish to take into account the fact that the applicants are an important local employer and have indicated that they will re—locate outside the District the Committee may consider granting permission but with a reduced limit on the perio I by which the development should be commenced in an effort to ensure this is not a speculatory application.

9, ROC/141/82 GREAT WAKERING

Erect a toilet block. Exhibition Inn, High Street, Great Wakerthg. Watheys London Ltd., Albion Brewery, Whitecliapel Road, London E.l. I

D.T.P. — GRANT PERMISSION SUBJECT TO:—

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

2. Std. Cond. 9. — Materials to match existnig.

NOTE The proposed extension is to provide more converient toilet facilities to those existing which are located outside the bar area and thus necessitate crossing the rear garden to gain entry. the proposed extension will not be visible from the adjacent highways.

—6— 000284 w 10. ROC/900/81 RAYLEIGH

Erect a three bedroom detached house and garage. Between t4os.41 and 43 Brooklyn Drive, Rayleigh. Mr. 3. Foster, c/c Mr. F.G. Norman, 92 The Avenue, Hadleigh, Benfleet.

Frontage of Plot: 28m. (9lft.) approximately, at back of footpath Depth of Plot: 20.4m. (C7ft.) approximately Floor Area: 76.38sq.m. (B2lsq.ft.) Density: 13 d.p.a.

D.T.P. — GRANT PERMISSION SUBJECT TO:—

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

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

3. The l.8m. (eft.) high screen fence shown on the submitted drawings, as indicated coloured green on the application plan returned herewith, shall be constructed in vertical close—boarded timber on oak or concrete posts unless otherwise agreed in writing with the local planning authority. The fencing shall also be erected commensurate with the fizet occupation of the dwelling.

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

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

6. Std. Cond. 24. — A hardstanding to be provided within the curtilage.

7. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning General Development Order 1977 to 1981, the dwelling hereby approved shall not be enlarged beyond the forwardmost part of the two walls which front onto Brooklyn Drive, i.e. the front elevation and north wall.

NOTED The site is situated at the western end of Brooklyn Drive and is part of land formerly owned by the Essex County Council. A group of Police Housing has been built in the form of a cul—de—sac and two private hotses have also been built adjoining Downhall School.

The application site is situated on the corner of the cul—de—sac with a flank frontage to Brooklyn Drive. The rear of the proposed house will look onto the west gable wall of No.41 Brooklyn Drive, which is a chalet with a blank gable wall. The overall form and design will harmonize with the existing adjoining development. Outline planning permission for a detached house and garage on this site was granted on 4th March 1981 under ROC/l097/8O, but the present application is a detailed application not connected with the outline permission.

—7— 009285 11. P00/47/82 FTULLBRIDGE

Erect a detached three bedroom bungalow and garage. Land adj.37 Crouch Avenue, Flullbridge. Mr. K.W. Jones, c/c Mr. J.H. Williams, Estate House, 377 Rayle'gh Road, Eastood.

Frontage of Plot: 12.4m. (40ft.7ins.) Depth of Plot: 36.8rn. (l2Oft.) Floor Area: 8l.7'sq.m. (880sq.ft.) Density: 9 d.p.a.

D.T.P. — GRANT PERMISSION SUBJECT TO;—

1. S-td, Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years.

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

3. 1.Sm. (6ft.) high wooden screen fencing shall be erected along the southern boundary of the site between points A and B, along the line coloured green on the application plan No.1038.3, returned herewith, commensurate with the occupation of the dwelling.

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

NOTE: Outline planning permission was granted for a detached dwelling on this site on 5th November 1980, under FtOC/759/80, subject to conditions, one of which required the building to be S bungalow or low profile chalet.

This application is a fully detailed application for a detached bungalow. There are no planning objections to this bungalow, which is compatible with the adjoining development.

12. R0C/70/82 GPEAT WAKERING

Demolish existing dwellings and erect two semi- detached 3 bedroom houses with integral garages. 70/72 Alexandra Road, Great Wakering. Mr. A.E.T. Wilkins, do Mr. R.V. Hudson, MIED., LIAAS., 303 London Road, (1st Floor), Fladleigh.

Frontage of Plot: 13m. (4lft.) Depth of Plot: 49.5m. (162ft.) Floor Area: 89sq.m. (960sq.ft.) per dwelling

D.T.P. — GRANT PERMISSION SUBJECT TO:—

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

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

3. 3td. Cond.l2A. — Garage to be incidental to enjoyment of dwelling.

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

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

— a — continued..... 003;O86 NOTE; The proposed site has a below average frontage, i.e. 13m. (4lft.) — the normal requirement for a pair of semi—detached dwellings is, as Members are aware, 15.24m. (5Oft.). However, there are several examples of properties built on smaller than normal frontages in the vicinity. One such pair of dwellings is immediately adjacent (Nos.74 and 74a) where the frontage is only approximately 12.lGn. (4Oft.).

13. ROC/39/82 HULLBBIDGE

Demolish existing shop and stores and rebuild. The Dome Caravan Country Club, Lower Road, Hockley. Mr. J. Cleveland, do Mr. P. Ellwood, 521 Galleywood Road, Chelmeford.

D.T.P. — G RMISSION SUBJECT TO:—

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

2. Std, Cond. 9. — Materials to match existing.

3 The development hereby permitted shall be used for purposes in connection with the retailing of goods requisite for the use of the Dome Country Club and Ce"avan Park Limited only and for no other use without the prior consent of the local planning authority.

NOTE: The proposed shop is situated at the rear of the three—storeyed clubhouse at the entrance to the Caravan Park. At present a flat roofed beer store and shop exists at the rear of the clubhouse, measuring about 7.6m. (24ft. lOins.) by llm. (36ft.). It is proposed to demolish and replace the existing old and sub—standard shop and beer store with a new flat—roofed building of' similar height, but of slightly larger area, 8,32m. (27ft.4ins.) by 15m. (49ft.ains.). The slightly larger building wil not be obtrusive in the Extended Green Belt and will not detract from the appearance of the existing clubhouse.

14,ROC/l04/82 HAWKWELL Demolish existing bungalow and erect 2 semi—detached chalets. 36—38 Parklands, Rochford. PB Property Co. (Romford) Ltd., do Mr. W.J. Gilmore, tUBA., SQa Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill.

Frontage of Plot: lS.lOm. (4Gft.6ins.) Depth of Plot: 34m. (lllft.6ins.) Floor Area: llO.Ssq.m. (1,i9Oso.ft.)

DT.P. — GRANT PERMISSION STJBJICT TO:—

Std. Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years. 2. Std. Cond. 5. — A scheme of tree and/or shrub planting to be approved.

— 9 — continued..... 011 028 7 3. Std. Goad. 9. — Materials to match existing.

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

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

6. Std. Cond. SE. — A brick wall to be erected to front boundary.

NOTE: A former apçiication to develop this site with one pair of semi—letached chalets was refused planning permission on 5th January 1982, applicatirn No. ROC/787/8l.

This application was refused for three reasons which are summarised as follows —

1. Excessive in depth.

2. Adverse impact from the height and siting of the proposed garage to the occupiers of 40 Park] ands.

3. The dormers appear unbalanced and visually weak.

A revised application has now been submitted which substantially overcomes the reasons for refusal and which satisfactorily relates with the existing development in the area.

The following observations have been received from the adjoining occupiers:—

Mr. L.H. Moore— 34 Parkiands — no objections.

Mr. H. Taylor — 40 Parklands — no objections.

Mr. & Mrs. J. Valentine — 32 Parkiands — state that "the proposed chalets should be of the ;ame design as the rest of the road, i.e. properties with separate garages."

Whilst the propofed development is not identical to the existing chalets in this road, (hiving semi—integral garages), they are however compatible in terms of height, depth, mass and materials with the existing development and would not in my opinion detract from the appearance of the estate.

ROC/894/8l HAWKWELL

Construct car park and add a replacement garage. Victory Public House, 485 Ashingdon Road, Ashingdon. Chef & Brewer, do Mr. D. Rainbow, St. George's Taverns, 553 High Road, Ilford.

D.T.P. — REFUSE PERMISSION FOR THE FOLLOWING REASOTh—

— 10 — continued.....

00 238 The proposal, if' permitted, could not fall to cause an unacceptable degree of noise and general disturbance, especially in the late evening, to the occupiers of dwellings whose curtilages directly abut the application site, by reason of the passage Of car drivers and passengers between the site and public house, and by the ingress and egress and manoeuvring of vehicles between the application site and Ashingdnn Road.

NOTE: The Victry Public House is situated at the north—west junction of Albert Road ani Ashingdon Road, having a frontage to Ashingdon Road of about l8.3m. (6Oft.) and a flank frontage ta Albert Road of about 55.Em. (ls2ft.). The public house has a rear garden area which abuts the west bomdary of No.2 Albert Road. At the front of the building is a car park having two vehicular accesses, one to Albert Road and one to Ashingdon Road. About 18 cars can be accommodated in the car parW.

A 3..7m. (l2ft.) wide driveway at present exists along the northern boundary of the site, leading to a double garage at the rear of the public house. Abutting this northern boundar'y fenced aft by l.8m. (Sft.) high wooden fencing, are two residential properties erected in recent years, 1405.489 and 489a Ashingc!on Road, whose cdrtilages extend only about 36.6m. (122ft. The remaining land at the rear of these two properties, measuring about l8.Sm. (6lft.) wide by 18.2m. (6Oft.) deep, is at present waste land and is owned by S . Georges Taverns, the owners of the public house.

The present application seeks permissibr1 to use this area of waste land as a car park for customers of the public house, access being gained via the existing driveway alongside the boundary of No.489 Ashingdon Road. The exLsting double garage would bd demolished and replace by a repositironed single garage. The proposed car park wduld provide space for a further l7cars.

The proposed car park abuts the rear gaiden Of No.2 Albert Road, Nos.489, 489a and 491 Ashingdon Road. All these occupiers together with that of No.4?3 Ashingdon oad, object to the proposal on the grounds of unacceptable noise, and disturbance from customers and cars using the car park, especially late at night. Some of the objections relate to possible floodlighting of the car park but the application does not include this.

Whilst the provision of etra car parking within the curtilages of public houses clearly are desirable in order to reduce the inconvenience caused by on—street parcing in residentla]i roads, nevertheless the advantages gained by such additional car parking must be balanced against any detriment caused to the occupiers of dwellings abutting the car parks.

In this case, ample car parkinvis available in'th existing front forecourt and there is no doubt that considerable disturbance to the amenities of those adjoining dwellings if the comings arid goings of up to 17 'additional cars were to be permitted in such close proximity to the dwellings. In the case of No.489 Ashingdon Road the proximity to the flank wall of the house would be 1.2m. (4ft.).

Even the provision of a high brick wall around the car park would not, in my opinion, reduce the noise and disturbance that would be caused and I cannot therefore recommend approvar to this application.

-11- 000289 16. ROC/20/82 RAYLEIGH

Erect a single storey rear extension. 105 London Road, Rayleigh. Swallow Newsagent , do Aafron Walker & Partners, 137 Southbourne c'ove, Westcliff—on—Sea.

D.T.P. — GRANT PHRMISSION SUBJECT TO;—

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

2. Std. Cond. 9. — Materials to match existing.

3. The spac€ hereby approved for a garage as indicated on the submitted plan No.C54—12—42 shall be used for the garaging of vehicles belonging to the staff af the shop or occupants of the first floor flat only and for no otner purposes without the prior conient in writing of the local planning authority.

4. The area shown hatched green on the application plan No.054—12—42 returned herewith shall be used for the parking of vehicles belonging to the stair of the shop or occupants of the first floor flat only and shall nt be used for storage purposes or any other use without the prior ccnsent in writing of the local planning authority.

NOTE: The property is situated within a block of 8 purpose—built shops with residential accommodation over, built about 1953. A service road exists along the front of these shops for customer parking, and between the service road and London Road a wide grasE verge exists. At the rear of the shops open yards lead onto an access road which extends between Danbury Road and Grange Gardens. This access road provides access to the open yards and on many occasions is blocked by cars. However, this road is net of sufficient width to permit large delivery vehicles to unload at the rear of the shops and most unloading is undertaken at the front in the main service road. Occasionally, even this service road has been observed to be blocked and it is therefore important that adequate off—street parking/garaging facilities are provided within the curtilage of each shop to prevent on—street parking with possible obstruction to the free flow of traffic.

Most of the eight properties have either parking space or a garage, or both, available in the yards at the rear of the shops. The application site, No.105, has an open yard, free of structures except a small single storey extension built in 1958.

There are no planning objections to increasing the size of this extension and providing a garage, but it is important for the reasons given above that the garage and parking space is reserved for those purposes only and condition Nos. 3 and 4 are therefore included.

The development will not affect the amenities of any nearby dwellings. Although the premises are currently used as a newsagent and confectioner, the agent has inLicated that there is a possibility that a sub—post office may be created within the shop if this extension is approved.

— 12 — OUo3O 17. ROC/120/82 RAYLEIGH

Add single storey rear extension to form store. 343 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh. Popular Hire Ltd., do Mr. T.J. Fennell, 40 Macmurdo Road, Eastwood, Leigh—on—Sea.

D.T.P. — GRANT PERMISSION SUBJECT

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

2. Std. Cond. 9. — Materials to match existing.

3, The proposev storage use shall be ancillary to the existing shop.

NOTE: The proposed extension is to the existing shop premises occupied by Popular Hire Ltd., and is to provide additional covered storage space. The applicant has confirmed that this extension is not intended as a means to intensify the existing use but that the building will provide cover w for existing tools and plant already stored on the site.

18. ROC/800/8l HAWKWELL Outline application to erect automatic telephone exchange. Junction of Ashingdon Road and Rectory Road, Rochford. British Telecommunications, St. Peters House, St. Pe1:ers Street, Colchester.

Frontage: Ashindon Road 54.20m. (177ft.lOins.) Rectory Road 24.SOm. ( Slft.Sins.)

Depth: 33.85n. (lllft.)

D.TIP. — GRANT PEiMISSION SUBJECT TO:— 1, Std. Cond. 1. — Reservedmatters to be approved.

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

3. This permission conveys no agreement to the design or plan form of the proposed development.

All access to the site shall be gained via Rectory Road and shall be sited as remote from the junction with Ashingdon Road as is possible.

5. The proposed access shall be a minimum of 5.5m. (1Sf t.) wide and provided with 7.5m. (24ft.7ins.) radius kerbs.

6. The access shall remain a minimum of 5.5m. (l8ft.) wide for the first lOm. (32ft.lOins.) within the site.

y. Parking facilities to the local planning authority's requirements shall be provided within the site.

— 13 — continued...0.. 990291 8. Turning, loading and off—loading facilities shall be provided within the site clear of the parking area.

NOTE: This application was deferred for discussions with the applicant with a view to further consideration being given to the siting of the proposed telephone exchange on the Oxford Road site.

I have now received a reply from British Telecommunications dated 5th March 1982 which is fully reported:—

"1. I understand that your Council's Planning Committee has deferred making a decision on the above application and has asked that you approach British Telecommunications to see if we would consider again the site at the rear of Oxford Parade. I have to tell you that the short answer is no.

2. As you know, B,T. have looked at a succession of possible sites over the years in consultation with your Council. Even after we had acquired the Golden Cross site with the benefit of planning approval we considered further sites, again in consultation with your Council. This culminated in our application ROC/482/8O to develop a site near Oxford Parade, this application was refused. Time is now of the essence in our plans to replace Rochford Telephone Exchange and I see little point in taking up the quest for the site at Oxford Parade again."

Two letters of objection have also been received from occupiers in Oxford Road to the suggested resiting.

19. ROC/15i/82 RAYLEIGH

Erect eleven detached houses and garages. Land between 55 & 79 Nelson Rad, Rayleigh. Oakleigh Park Enterprises, c/o Architectural Services, Oriel House, 53 ELm Road, Leigh—on—Sea. Frontage of Plot: 12.49m. (4lft.) Depth of Plot: 41m. (lSBft.) — 55.5m. (l82ft.) Floor Area: — Density: 6 d.p.a.

DIT.P. — GRANT PERMISSION SIJBJECTO:—

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

2. Std. Cond. 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. 15. — Details of walls, fences or other means of enclosure.

NOTE: This application is in respect of il more plots on the land fronting Nelson Road.

— 14 — continued..... oeeflt These are four basic house designs but further variation is to be achieved by materials, different building lines, handing and alternative garaging arrangements. The developer has specifically asked that in the event of a prospective purchaser preferring one of the submitted designs on a different plot or a minor nendment to siting or materials that this could be agreed by me under my d'legated powers of decision rather than to submit fresh applications. Ii Members agree I am happy to do this provided it does not materially alter the form and character of the development.

20. ROC/759/8l RAYLEIGH Erect 36 houses on former refuse tip. Castle Road, Rayleigh. Suelco Construction Ltd., do David Bishop & Asso- ciates, 25 Park Road, Richmond, Surrey. ThlO 6NS.

D.TIP. — GRANT PERMISSION SUBJECT TO:—

1. Std. Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years. 2. The proposed road junction with Castle Road shall be provided with a 4.Sm. (l4ft.9ins) x 6Om. (196ft.9ins.) clear to ground level visitility sight splay on both sides and lO.5m. (34ft.5i.ns.) radius kerbs returned to an estate road carriageway width of 5.Sm. (lBft.).

3 The proposed estate road shall be constructed a minimum of 5.5m. (l8ft.) in width for the first lOm. (32ft.) as measured from the tangent points of the new junction and then reduced to 4.8m. (l5ft.9ins.) over the following lOm. (32ft.).

Two l.8m. (6ft..) footways shall be provided adjacent to the new estate road and such footways shall be extended to the beginning of the reduced carriageway. The footways for the remainder of the site shall be not less than l.Sm. (l4ft.llins.) in width.

The turning head at the end of the estate road shall be Size 3 as defined in the Essex County Council Document, A Design Guide for Resi- dential Areas and Highway Standards.

6. Al]. garag- driveways shall be constructed at right angles to the proposed estate roid.

7. The gradient to the proposed estate road should not exceed 7%.

8. The accesses and crossings to the dwellings fronting Daws Heath Road shall be laid out in accordance with the attached sketches and any gates erected shall be sited a minimum of 4.25m. (l4ft.) from the channel of the main road.

9. 2.lm. (6ft.llins.) x 2.lm. (6ft.llins.) visibility splays relative to the back of footways shall be provided on both sides of all vehicular acce9ses.

— 15 — continued...... t)O93 10. Std. Cond. 28. — Bellsouth junction onto county road to be formed prior to works or deliveries.

11. Std. Cond. 26. — Carriageway of proposed estate road to be completed prior to co'imencement of any residential development and footpaths before dwellings c cupied.

12. Prior to commencement of the development a scheme for the disposal of surface ater from the site shall be submitted to and approved and shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the local planning authority.

13, Prior to th occupation of any dwelling hereby approved the upper levels of t}e site shall be so treated that these shall be provided not less than 600mm. (2ft.) depth good quality imported soil as the final layer and details of the intended treatment including details of the finished site levels relative to surrounding levels of adjacent curtilages shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority prior to the commencement of the development.

14. The pond and its margins shall be totally enclosed by fencing prior to the occupation of any of the proposed dwellings and details of the means of enclosure shall be submitted to and approved by the loca'. planning authority prior to the commencement of the development.

15. Screen fencing of a height and type which shall previously have been agreed in writing by the local planning authority shall be provided along the southern and western boundaries of the site bordering existing residential curtilages end in the positions indicated in brown on the plan returned herewith prior to the occupation of the proposed dwellings.

16. The siting of the two dwellings marked 'A' shall be as outlined in red on the plan returned herewith.

17. The siting )f the dwelling and its garden boundary marked 'B' shall be as outlined in red on the plan returned herewith.

18 The aspect and elevation of the property marked 'C' on the plan returned herewith shall have regard to the siting of the property relative to existing curtilages and the disposition of its private garden area and specific details of the elevation of this property shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority prior to its commencement.

NOTE: This application is a detailed submission following the grant of outline permis5ion for the development of the land in October 1980 (ROC/496/80).

When first submitted the application proposed the erection of 39 houses both semi—detached and detached and included filling in and building over the existing pond.

— 16 — continued..... Following discussions however the scheme has been amended and now proposes a total of 36 dwellings together with the retention of the pond. The pond is expected to be utilised to "tank" surface water because of the capacity of surface water sewers in the area. I am currently investigating the possibility of the pond area being managed by the Essex Naturalists Trust and my recommendation includes a condition calling for the pond to be totally enclosed by fencing with perhaps a seat provided outside the enclosure for residents and the public to simply view the pond area.

My recommendation has been produced in advance of the receipt of replies to certain consultations on the revised plan. I anticipate receiving the replies prior to the meeting and will report any changes in my recommendation should they be necessary verbally at the meeting.

Local residents have been notified of the application and the receipt t1 an amended plan.

To date representations have been received from the occupiers of:—

26, 36 Hilltop Close 70, 74, 76 Castle Road 3, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 39 Roach Avenue 23, 25, 31, 33 Chelmer Avenue

Their comments may be summarised as follows:—

1. Over—development of the site. 2. Loss of privacy — provision of fencing/wall on site boundaries? 3. Creation of a traffic hazard. 4. Increase in traffic noise. 5. Destruction of wildlife. 6. Concern about the future of the badgers currently resident on the land. 7. Loss of outlook. 6. Devaluation of property. 9. Site unsuitable for residential use. 10. Existing natural screening will be lost. 11. Concern about satisfactory surface water drainage arrangements being a provided. Two or three residents appear not to be against the principle of the land being developed provided due account is taken of certain aspects particularly privacy b3 the provision of screen walls/fences on the site boundaries. My recommendation does include a condition covering this point and some of the other issues raised, notably the production of a scheme for the disposal of surface water.

Representations have also been received from the Essex County Council Fire Brigade and Group Engineer Refuse Disposal.

Both are concerned about the proximity of houses to the Fire Station and the Civic Amenity Site and the fact that the occupiers of the pmpertaes could be affected by the various activities carried out within these sites. Since these comments were made the scheme has been amended so that for the most part houses are now sited further away.

— 17 — continued..,.. 009295 The Essex Naturalists Trust are very much concerned about the effect on wildlife particularly the future of the badgers. Notwithstanding discussiofls on the latter there does not seem to be a practical solution. It is very doubtful that the badgers could be transferred elsewhere and so their future is threatened. The only effeciive solution to safeguard the badgers would be to exclude their setts and Lit area of foraging land from the development site but clearly the developer is not attracted to the idea. I understand that the Trust bLlcome the revision to retain the pond and would welcome the opportunity of entering into arrangements for them to manage it.

21. ROC/843/8l ROCHFOIR1J

Erect coach garage with office and storage accom— modtion, also ancillaries for vehicle servicing. Plot 18, Aviation Way, Rochford. Stephensons Coaches, do Mr. J. Cotton, 185 London Road, Southend—on—Sea.

Frontage of Plot: 27.5m. (9Oft.Sins.) Depth of Plot: 58m. (l9Oft.4ins.) average Floor Area l82sq.m. (1,960sq.ft.)

D.T.P. — GRANT PERMISSION SUBJECT TO:—

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

2. The proposed coach garage shall be erected in the position shown outlinecz in blue on drawing No.107/1/A returned herewith.

3 The claddin of the proposed coach garage shall be coloured asbestos sheeting or natural asbestos treated with an applied colour coat finish and the detLils of such materials or colouring shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority prior to commencement of the development.

4 The land shown cross hatched green on drawing No.107/1/A returned herewith shall be laid out and permanently retained as a landscaped area.

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

6. No storage of vehicles or equipment shall take place on the open areas of the site unless otherwise agreed in writing with the local planning authority.

7. No retail sales of vehicles shall take place from the site.

8. The areas shown for parking and turning on drawing No.107/1/A shall be hardsurfaced in accordance with a scheme which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority prior to commencement of development. Such scheme as agreed shall be carried out prior to the commencement of the use hereby permitted.

9. The proposed turning bay shall be constructed prior to the commencement of the use hereby permitted.

— 18 — continuecL,.., 000 NOTE: This proposal relates to land north of Aviation Way on Southend Airport W and is zoned for industrial purposes on the County Development Plan.

The site is required to be used as a coach garage for Stephensons Coaches and includes a workshop, parts store, staff room and offices.

Members may reca 1 that this company has been parking its coaches on various unauthorised sites throughout -the District; if planning permission is granted and implemented this would solve a planning problem and alleviate the need for enforcement ation.

No objections hav' been received from the County Surveyor, Civil AViation Authority, Southend Borough Council, .Anglian Water Authority and the Director of Health and Housing.

22. ROC/lll/82 GREAT WAKERINC

Change of use from restricted light industrial use to light industrial use. Aletandra Road, Great Wakering. Watkins Sporne & Co.Ltd., do Duncan Clark and Beckett, 7 West Stockwell Street, Coichester.

D.T.P. — REFIIFE PERMISSION FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:—

1, The proposal would give rise to an undesirable intensification and I expansion of industrial activities within the site to the detriment of the character and amenities of the residential properties both adjoining the site and on the approach to the site in Alexandra Road.

2. Due to the close proximity of residential properties and all accss being via Alexandra Road the local planning authority considers that the use of the site for any industrial purpose needs to be strictly controlled and that this can only be achieved satisfactorily where the precise nature of any use, including its traffic and parking implications, is previously known.

3' There is inadequate space within the curtilage of the site for car parking and the loading and unloading of vehicles to serve the proposed development.

The existing buildings within the site because of their design and appearance are not considered suitable for permanent retention or more intensive use.

Alexandra Road because of its restricted width and residential nature _1' is considered to be unsuitable for the increased traffic which would be generated by vehicles entering and leaving the site if this application was allowed.

6. More suitable alternative sites are available for general light industrial development within the local area to meet local needs.

— 19 — continued...... 099 2 F? NOTE: The site has an industrial notation within the Approved Review DeveloP— ment Plan 1976 and has been used for light industrial use but subject to specific restrictions Imposed by planning conditions since 6th September 1957 (EEC/ROC/224/57 refers). The site is located at the southern end of Alexandra Road which has residential development on both sides for its entire length.

Planning permission was given on 10th September 1964 (ROC/T/174/64 refers) for light industrial use within the specified buildings at the above site, subject to a condition stating that "the buildings to which this permission relates shall be used only for the marnifacture and assembly of cabinets, boxes and general woodwork". The reason for this condition was as follows; "while industrial use is not opposed on the site the trade is restricted to ensure that the amenities of the houses in Alexandra Road are not injured".

A subsequent outline application (T/ROC/283/64 refers) to erect a new industrial building in the south—western corner of he site was granted on the 9th February 1965 but was also subject to the above conditicn and reason.

The current applicant has applied to have the above condition lifted and to extend the light industrial use class to all the buildings within the site. It is the applicant's in ention to let all the buildings to individual businesses.

For Members information 'light industrial use' is defined in the Town and Coustry Plannng (Use Classes) Order 1972 as follows:—

"A process win h may be carr2ed on or machinery installed in any residential area without detriment to the amenity of that area by reason of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, soot, ash, dust or grit."

Residents living in Alexandra Road have been consulted and objections received from the following:—

Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Halley — 22 Alexandra Road Mr. & Mrs. 13.G. ('ompton — 38 Alexandra Road Mr. W.J. Bryan — 48 Alexandra Road Mr. F.G. Freeman — 66 Alexandra Road Mr. G.S. Alexande:' — 68 Alexandra Road Glynis & Peter Chandler — 71 Alexandra Road Mr. J. Goodwin — 73 Alexandra Road Mr. J.M. Scrivener — 75 Alexandra Road Mr. R.A. Fordham — 77 Alexandra Road Mr. & Mrs. Gladwin — 79 Alexandra Road Ms. B. Clegg — BOa Alexandra Road Mr. L. Parris — BOb Alexandra Road Mr. N.T. Heard — 81 Alexandra Road Mr. R.F. Richards — 82 Alexandra Road Mr. & Mrs. Mason — 83 Alexandra Road Mr. A.5. Baker -. 84 Alexandra Road Mr. & Mrs. D.E. Hill — 85 Alexandra Road Mr. G.D. Jackson -- 86 Alexandra Road Great Wakering Parish Council

Ot298 — 20 — continued.. a In summary, the objections received are as follows:—

1. The proposal would create increased noise, pollution and fire hazard.

2. Increased traffic in narrow, congested Alexandra Road and access road (High Street), detrimental to highway and pedestrian safety with no satisfactory Lurning facility in Alexandra Road and would cause noise, nuisance and damage the road surface.

3. The proposal if allowed would devalue property so residents would apply for a rate rebate.

4. Alternative1 more suitable locations available locally.

Any further observations from Great Wakering Parish Council will be reported verbally at the meeting.

Whilst I acknowedge the merits of providing units for small industrial businesses this site is not considered suitable for this form of development not controlled by planning conditions due to its location at the southern tip of a 3ong and very narrow residential road.

23. ROC/879/8l HULLBRIDGE

Erect sixteen detached houses with semi—integral garages. Site adj.l38 Lower Road, (I Coventry Cottages), Hullbridge. A. & H. Billiard, do Laurence E. Brown & Co., 185 London Road, Southend—on--Sea.

Frontage of Plot; All 16 measure 9.l4m. (3Oft.) minimum up to ll.am. (38ft.Sins.) maximum Depth of Plot: Plots 1 to 4 35.5m. (ll6ft.6ins..), Plots 5 to 16 36m. (neft.) average Floor Area: 94.2sq.m. (i,Ol2sq.ft..)

D.T.P. — GRANT PERMISSION SUBJECT TO:—

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

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

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

4.- The forwardmost part of the front wall of each dwelling shall be set back a minimum distance of' l2m. (39ft.4ins.) from the New Street Order Line, the line of which is indicated in green on the application plan returned herewith, drawing No.105.1.13.

5. A brick wall 600mm. (2ft.) in height shall be erected to the front boundarie, of the dwellings it' the position indicated in brown on the application plan No.105.1.13 returned herewith. The details of construction and bricks used shall be agreed in writing with the local planning authority before the development is commenced and the brick wall shall be erected before the respective dwelling is first occupied.

000299 — 21 — continued..... 6. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town & Country General Development Orders 1977 to 1981 no walls or structures shall be erected in front of any wall of each dwelling which fronts onto Lower Road or the access road to the Hullbridge Sports and Social Centre, without the prior consent in writing of the local planning authority or as permitted by any condtions on this planning permission.

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

8. Std. Cond. 17. — Provision for vehicles leaving site in forward gear.

9. Std. Cond. 21. — No obstruction to visibility above height l.07m.

10. Any gates erected shall be recessed a minimum of 4.Sm. (l4ft.9inE.) from the channel of the future main road in relation to the New Etreet Order Line, except as may be otherwise controlled by the provisicns of condition No.9.

NOTE: This site until recently formed part of Hanover Farm and in December l99 the Ministri of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food submitted an application under Circular 4 1/63 for an indication as to the type of development which would be permitt'd on land they wisned to dispose of.

The land fronting Lower Road, Hulibridge, is allocated for residential purposes in the approved Review County Development Plan and this fact was communicated to the Ministry. As a result Ministry Land was auctioned off in lots to individual purchasers. The applicants proposed purchasing lots 6 and 7 from Messrs. Ayres, Williams and Bennett, who are at present the legal owners of the land.

This application was submitted in December 1981 but the location address given was incorrect and the type of development Øroposed was not considered suitable for that site and the agent was asked to sulmit revised drawings showing differ Lng house types.

Revised drawings, which also indicate the correct location, have been received and are acceptable from a planning point of view. I

Several comments have been received regarding this application:—

The Hullbridge Parish Council wished to knoi how the proposed density of the development compares with adjoining development. They have been informed that the development of 16 houses is punctuated between Plots 4 and 5 by an access road to the new Hullbridge Sports and Social Club. Plots 1 to 4 will have a density of 10.4 dwellings per acre compared to the density of Nos. 1 and 2 Coventry Cottages (138 Lower Road), which is 8.5 dwellings per acre.

The density of plots 5 to 16 will be 11 dwellings per acre compared to the density of 190 Lower Road, of 5.5 dwellings per acre. The density of the existing ceve-lopment on the north side of Lower Road is 13.5 dwellings per acre.

The occupiers of 190 Lower Road, 1 and 2 Coventry Cottages and all occupiers on the south side of Lower Road and Burnham Road between 153 and 185 have been consulted.

000300 — 22 — continued..... To date, one reply has been received, from the occupier of 181 Lower Road, who is concerned about the existing sewerage system being overloaded and says that at present blockages constantly occur. The letter also queries the apparent absence of a footpath along the fronts of the plots in Lower Road. The third point raised suggested that the number of dwellings be reduced. As isv as this third point is concerned! the matter of ders1ty has been covered and the reason for reducing the density would be on grounds of sewerage pipe overload. Therefore, the above points 1 and 2 are covdred in the following comments from the Director of Technical Services.

The Director of Technical Services has no particular observations to make unon the proposed development as far as drainage is concerned. More detailed discussions with that directorate have revealed that a foul sewer exists in Burnham Road, extending as far as the junction with Lower Road. Another foul sewer exists at the junction of Hilltop Avenue and Coventry Hill and taking into account the gradient of the land across the application s:ite, falling from Plot 16 to Plot 21, there should be no difficulty in obtiining adequate foul drainage connections ad any existing problems are not associated with overloading and the directorate is satisfied that such problems can be solved. It is not recommended that any embargo be imposed regarding drainage in the vicinity of this site.

The County Surveyor has made several recommendations. Lower Road is a classified road and the application site is affected by a New Street Order Line which red iced the depth of every plot by several metres. Condition No.4 is imposed to ensure that a wall or fence is erected in front of each dwelling to permit adequate sight visibility splays and also to indicate a demarcation line between the curtilage of each dwelling and the higlway. The County Surveyor is empowered to include any land within the New Street Order Line into the highway and immediately any development is commenced on the application site the developer will be required by the County Surveyor to clear all land in front of the New Street Order Line from trees, obstruc- tions etc. The access road to the Sports and Social Club has been constructed.

Thus there will e cleared vacant land between the carriageway and the front walls of t te dwellings which can be used by the public at large as a footpath until such time as the Essex County Council decide to hardsurface it or improve the highway.

The Director of Health and Housing states that any noise emanating from the Hullbridge Sports and Social Club under construction is unlikely to be a problem and therefore no special measures regarding the insulation of tie houses from external noise seems necessary. Landscaping The site has already been cleared of what little existed in the way of trees, hedges etc., 'ut a condition has been iwposed requiring suitable landscaping of the site to enhance the appearance and avoid a row of dwellings devoid of trees or shrubs etc.

The agent for the applicant has confirmed in writing that existing trees on the eastern boundary of the site will be retained and any necessary landscaping required by this authority carried out.

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00a301 24. ROC/66/82 RAYLEIGH

Outline application to erect two detached houses and garages. Adj.6 Daws Heath Road, Rayleigh. Mr. W. Hubbard, do 0.13. Spencer Ltd., 2 Market Square Chambers, Rochford.

Frontage of Plot; 18.28m. (6Oft.) Depth of Plot: 43.9m. (144ft.) Floor Area; —

D.T.P. — GRANT PERMISSION SUBJECT TO:—

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

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

3. Each dwelling shall have a minimum site frontage of 9.14m. (30ft4. Furthermore, the dwelling adjacent to No.4 Dews Heath Road shall be sited a minimum distance of 8.lSni. (26ft.9ins.) from the south—west flank wall of No.4 in Dawa Heath Road.

4. Std. Cond. 4. — Hedgerows to be retained.

5. Std. Cond. 10. — Details of screening.

6. Std. Corid. 22. — Gateway for vehicular access to be recessed. y Std. Cond.27A. — Provision within curtilage of site for garage or garage space.

NOTE: The site is located at the northern end of Dawn Heath Road close to the junction with Eastwocd Road.

There have been two separate previous applioations for a single house and garage on each half of this site. The first CR00141181 refers) was refused permission on 251ci March 1981 and related to the southern half of the site and the other (RCC1231/8l refers) granted on 20th May 1981 related to the northern half of the site. The whole site of No.4 Daws Heath Road has now been acquired by Mr. W. Hubbard of No.6 Daws Heath Road.

The- current application in my opinion overcomes the previous refusal reasons.

25. CC/ROC/l/82 RAYLEIGH

Change of use of one double relocatable classroom to furniture store. County Junior & Infants School, Grove Road, Rayleigh. Essex County Council, do County Planner, County Hall, Chelmaford.

— 24 — continued.....

OOOau D.T.P. — I RECOMMEND NO OBJECTION BE RAISED PROVIDED THE USE AS SCHOOL FURNITURE STORE IS TERMINATED WITHIN 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THIS RECOMMENDATION

NOTE: The proposal seeks to change and regularise the use of a double relocatable classroom authorised under CC/ROC/7/76 to store school furniture following the loss of previous prenises at Rocheway Youth Centre.

25. CCIROCI7/8O UAWKWELL

Outline application to erect 12 two-storey detached dwellings and gal ages. Open Land known as "The Cot", Main Road, Hawkwell. The County Planner, Essex County Council, County Hall, Chelmsford.

Frontage of Plot: 9.l4m. (SOft.) Depth of Plot: 3353m. (ilOft.)& 36.58m, (l2Oft.) Floor Area: — Density: 12 d.p.a.

NOTE: This application was originally considered by this Committee on 3rd March 1981 (Item 20) when it was resolved that the County Council be informed that this Council objects to the proposal and that determination should be deferred for further consultation with a view to access being obtained through Bosworth Close. That decision was conveyed to the County Council.

The County Council subsequently submitted a revised layout which was considered by thin Committee on 3rd November 1981 (Item 19). The County Council pointed out at this time that it was not possible to obtain access from Bosworth Close without the acquisition of at least one privately owned house. The revised scheme showed a rearrangement of the disposition of the proposed houses such that the private drive access was sited some 13.71m. (4Sft.) to the west of the original position. Four other points of access were shown to Main Road, serving three pairs of linked houses and one detached house. The County Surveyor was satisfied with this revised scheme.

Members determined to maintain their objection to the vehicular access to Main Road and requested a site visit to enable County Members to discws the matter with Listrict Members.

The revised application was considered by the Essex County Council Development Control Sub—Committee on 18th December 1981. The Chairman of Planning Services Committee and Councillor T. Fawel]. explained the District Council's reservations to County Members who resolved to defer the matter pending an examination of alternative means of developing the site regarding access thereto.

An amended scheme was received from the County Planning Officer on 25th February 1982 together with the following comments:—

— 25 — continued.....

009303 "Alternative schemes have now been discussed with the County Surveyor with the result that a single access road from Main Road, either via the existing school access or from another position on the frontage, is not possible to achieve because of sight line requirements which either necessitate the demolition of the existing school building or the acquisition of large ports of the front gardens of 197 and 199 Main Road and the acquisition and demolition of 195 Main Road.

In view of this, the current "private drive access" scheme has been given further consideration and, as a result of discussions with the County Surveyor, a revised scheme prepared which reduces the number of access points from 5 to 3.

I, therefore, enclose 4 copies of the revised plan LPDC/ROC.1/A/FtEV.A/1, which supersedes the current plan, LPDC/ROC/l/A/REV.A and I shopld be grateful if you would amend your records accordingly and let me have the formal views of your Council in order that I can report this matter to my Members on 26th March.

Should your Members wish to object to this amended proposal, I confirm that they will be invited along to the above meeting to present their case."

I have re—consulted those adjoining residents who were consulted and/or commented on the original proposals. Apart from specific points relating to individual properties, concern has again been expressed about the position of the access s-cad off Main Road and the proximity of the shared access road and proposed new dwellings and garages to existing properties.

In vie-v of this Committee's previous concern over access to the site being off Main Road, Members may wish to bear this matter in mind in franiing their observations to County on these revised proposils.

— 26 — oo]oi LOCAL ADThORITIE]S (unuoRIc BUILI)mGs) ACT,, 1962

Applications for Financial Assistance

(i) 2Weir Pond Road, Rocb±'ord - LYre. H. Horton (Listed Building Grade ii) Repair rear dormer and fit new casement window; Repair sliding sash windows; Rebed verge tiling to main roof.

Total cost £550.00. plus V.LT. Recommended Grant £275.OQ. + V.LT.

(ii) Gore House, Ballards Gore, Stambridge - Mr. B. Ashby (Listed Building Grade ii)

(a) Renew five double hung sliding sash windows to West (front) elevation.

Total cost £1,888. plus V.A.T. Recommended Grant £944.00. + 1T.A.T.

(b) On north gable of C 18 bay, remove existing defective boarding and hack off render to include stack. Expose brickwork to stack or render. Renew any defective studs and plates, felt and recover whole gable in featheredge.

Total cost £2,174. plus V.A.T. Recommended Grant £1,087. + V.A.T.

including £300. provisional sum for new frame timbers.

(LB. The usual allowance of £2,000. will be exceeded by £31. if all the provisional sum is required to be expended).

(iii) 53 West Street, Roohford — Welcrane Ltd. (Listed Building Grade n)

Repairs to chimneys, weatherboarding, valley gutter and dormer roof.

Total cost £2,800. plus V.A,T. Recommended Grant £1,400. + V.A.T.

(N.B. Confirmation of Chairmants action in approving this application required please).

— 27 — 000305 (iv) Woments Institute Hall, Rochford (Unlisted building ranking for grant in Rochford Conservation Area Scheme.)

Damp proofing cellar below stage.

Total cost £470. plus V.A.T. Recommended Grant £235. + V.LT.

(LB. Confirmation of Cthairnants action in approving this application required please).

(v) 309 Perry Road, Hullbridge - It. A.P.Barnes (Listed Building Grade ii)

Damp proofing internal end external walls and making good. defective timbers.

Total cost £400. Recommended Grant £200,

(vi) The Priestts Rouse, .Asbingdon Road, Rochford — Rev. Father G. Godfrey. (Listed Building Grade ii)

In February, 1981, an offer of financial assistance towards roof arid window repairs was made in the sum of £1,040. plus LAST. To date £778. has been expended. When that offer was made I was discussing with agents the stability of the east wall and investigations as to the condition of that wall which appears out of both vertical and horizontal alignment have continued.

There is no doubt that defects have been apparent for many years since some underpinning was carried out about 10 years ago and. an external buttress added prior to that time. There is clearly an outward movement which has reduced the bearing available to the first floor joists !whioh have already been strapped and tied. The only remedy is a rebuild of the wall on adequate foundations. This work has been oosted against a sohedule prepared by the Architects acting for Father Godfrey and the lowest tender is £8,870. 70. plus appropriate V.LT. to which must be added £1,000. for professional fees. In addition to seeking grant, Father Godfrey asks for the balance to the total commitment to be available as a loan.

In view of the extent of work in this case I recommend. a grant of 5C96 of the cost including professional fees and that subject to the approval of the Finance and Personnel Committee, the remainder of cost be financed by loan.

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OOG2e6 DEEIKMTM) PAANNING DECISIONS

I have decided, the following planning applications in accordance with the policy of delegation and subject to conditions:—

ROC/855/81 Erect an extension to side and rear and add a carport at 5 Waxwell Road, Hulibridge - Mr. P.Flexman. Roc/895/81 Erect a single storey side extension and add a front porch at 165 Shoebiiry Road, Great Wakering - Mr. B. Martin.

ROC/897/8l Erect a rear extension at 21 Dalys Road, Rochford - Mr. R. Grant.

1100/902/81 Add a rear extension at 12 Mount Avenue, Hockley - Mr. & Mrs. 3). Banfield.

1100/906/81 ilrect a rear extension with a bedxoozn over at 54 Kingswood Crescent, Rayleigh — Mr. & Mrs. B. Bainbridge. 1100/1/82 Erect a conservatory to side elevation at 3 Roche Avenue, Roohford — Mr. G.F.D. Williams.

1100/8/82 Erect a two storey side extension at 14 Leasway, Rayleigh — Mr. G.P. Woodmason.

1100/9/82 Erect a rear two storey extension and a single storey side extension at 38 Sheridan Close, Rayleigh — Mr. C. Ma±well.

1100/11/82 Add a lounge extension at 48 Uplands Road, Hockley — Mr. P. Mackiln.

ROC/18/82 Erect a rear extension at 20 Bramfield Road East, Rayleigh - Mr. liv. Smith.

1100/24/82 Erect a double storey rear extension and. add. bay window to lounge and extension to garage at 12 Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh - Mr. A. Benwell.

1100/863/81 Conversion of bungalow to chalet at 34 Miblesicle Gardens, Hullbridge - Mr. P. Hyde. ,A/RO0/30/8l Erect an internal ly flltmfnated single sided box advertisement sign at 1 The Approach, Rayleigh - 0. & S. Industrial Contractors Ltd. A/R00/2/82 Erect an internally illuminated fascia sia at l2a Station Road, Rayleigh — ff11 Insurance Brokers Ltd.

1100/904/81 Erect lounge extension and conservatory to rear and add three bedrooms and bathroom to first floor at 12 Hawkwell Paat Drive, Hawkwell - Mr. Vickers.

-29- 00030? R00/899/81 Add. bedroom and bathroom in roofepace at SunI]&Side, Wellington Road, Hockley Mr. & Mrs. Cla*. w P00/16/82 AdA]. lounge and dorner ertensions at 2 Malyons Lane, Huzllbrid.ge - Mr. C. Keilty. 100/22/82 Add kitchen ertenzion and cloakroom to ground floor at 14 Elm Drive, Rayleigh — Mr. Poster.

ROC/874/81 Erect garage and stable with outbuildings at (Jarwood Cottage, Church Road, Rawieth Shot, Wickf or]. - Mr. D. Oldham.

A/R00/35/81 Erect an internally illuminated fascia and projectir box adverjisement sign at 11 Spa Road, Hock]-ey — Sp Eqtates.

.A,/RO0/l/82 Erect an illuminated lettered advertisement panel at .Anne Boleyn Public House, 93 Southend Road, Rochforl Bass Oharrington Grcrup. —

1130/45/82 Add an extension to lounge to front elevation at 3 Woodpond Avenue, Hockley - Mr. AJ. Churchill. R00/32/82 Add extensions to bedrooms at l8a Hamilton Gardens, Hockley -. Mr. L. Pox.

Th)C/44/82 Add three bedrooms and bathroom in roof space at 39 Central Avenue, Rochford Mr. J.D. Shelley.

B0C/88l/8l Erect a two storey rear extension at 5 Alexandra Ro Rayleigh — Mr. 3. Clinkscales.

ROC/34/82 Add a bedroom to ground floor at "Dorners", Lower Road, Hockley - Mr. R.M. Pox.

R00/8/82 Add bay window extension to diring room at Chestnut Lodge, Comnwn Road, Great Wakering — Mr. B. White. - ROC/48/82 Erect single storey rear extension at 83 Polly Lar Hockley — Mr. R. Duff. noC/59/82 Add a rear extension at 27 White Hart Lane, Hawkwel Mr. MR. Nose.

R }C/27/82 Erect a detached garage and front wall at 34 Twyfor Fpnue, Great Wakering - Mr. ILl. Bodley. Add sun—lounge to first floor at 157 Warwick Road, Rayleigh - Mr. J.E. Mountain. noa/37/82 Erect a single storey rear ertension at 18 Maine Crescent, Rayleigh - Mr. A. Kemp.

ROC/49/82 Add entrance porch and bathroom ertensicu at 5 Albert Road, Rocbford - Mr. D.A coging.

ROC/55/82 Extend pernission to site resid-mtial caravan at mflexanderett, Lower Road, Rockley - Mr. 'I! .A. Chit tenden.

-30- itoa/886/8i Erect a garage at Plume Villa, Cl*trch Road, Rawreth - Mr. M. O'sullivan. Erect a two storey rear extension, add donner exten- ROC/30/82 sion, convert garage to study and add a detached garage at 355 Esatwood Road, Rayleigh - Mr. DuDkley.

ROC/695/81 Constrict garage and vehicular access at 9 TeiBnoUth Drive, Rayleigh - Mr. R.A.W. Taylor.

R0C/882/81 Erect a conservatory and. garage and vehicle crossing at 557 Ashingdon Road, Roohford — Mrs. C. Lagden.

RO0/4O/82 Add first floor extension at 311, Ashingdon Road., Rocbford —Mr. LE. Van de Vyc-er. I

ROC/42/82 Add. kitchen extension at 16, Rawkwell Chase, Rawkwell - Mr. N. Hawes.

Add. rear side extension at 8 Sunny Road Rookley - Mr. P. Healey.

1)C/52/B2 Add extension to garage at 58, Great Wheatleys Road, Rayleigh - Mr. Vaughan.

ROC/68/82 Erect an additional garage at 6, Belvedere Avenue, Hoolcley - Hr & Mrs. Pigg.

1100/71/82 Add extension to garage at 65, Victoria Road, Rayleigh — Mr. A.G. Shaper.

1100/73/82 Add an extension to lounge at 41, Crouch View Crescent, Hockley — Mr. S. Shelly.

1100/905/81 Jirect a free stand-Rig urn, high aerial for itizen baud radio at 1, Ironwell Lane, Hawkwell — Mr. L.a. Quantrill. R00/75/8 2 Erect garage, rear extension and rooms in roof space at 38 Dawlish Crescent, Rayleigh — Mr. LB. Payse.

1100/83/82 Erct a rear extension at 48 Wyburas kvenae, Rayleigh Mr. K. Bishop.

ROa/862/81 Erect a two storey side erbena ott at "Pairfields", Lower Road, Hullbridge — Mr. V.M. Cook.

1100/43/82 Add a two storey rear extension at 47 Clifton Road, Ashingdon - Mr. P.R. O'Brien.

1100/74/82 Alterations to provide ground finer toilet facilities for a physically handicapped person at 20 Alexandra Road, Ashingdon - Mr. P. Mills.

— 31 — 090399 RIIThIJSL

1100/841/81 Erect a two bedroom bungalow at 266 Plumberow Avenue, Rockley — Mr. & Mrs. B. Baker. Reasons: 1) Extended Green Belt (residential) 2) Unsatisfactory appearaoe.

1100/785/81 Outline 3pplication to erect 1 x 2 bedroom bungalow adj. Pleasant View, Stambridge Road, Great Stambridge — Mr. 11.3. Wilismore. Reasons: i) Extended Green Belt (residential) 2) Insufficient width, out of character. 5) Contrary to highway aafety.

1100/305/81 Outline application to erect residential farmhousc on land north of Pleminings Fan Road, Eastwood - D.G., D.J., & J. Francis. Reasons: 1) Extended Green Belt (residential) and Roach Valley Conservation Zone. 2) Insufficient agricultural justifioatt

A/ROC/36/81 Erect an internally illuminated single sided metal box advertisement siga at The Ohichester, Old London Road, Rawreth - Ranon Ltd. Reasonsi i) Unduly strident feature, detrimental to the existing buildings and Erbende Green Belt.

— 52 — ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

Minutes of the Health and Housing Services Committee

At a Meeting held on 25th March 1982. Present: Councillors L.K. Cope (Chairman), E.1-1. Adcock, M.N. Anderson, N.R. Blyther, R.t1. Boyd, Mrs. L.M.A. Campbell—Daley, Mrs. P. Cooke, B.A. Crick, Mrs. P.E. Hawke, D.R. Helson, P.R. Rolman, Mrs. J.M. Jones, Miss B.G.J. Lovett, A.L. Tate and D.C. Wood.

Apologies: Councillor C.E. Alger.

Visiting: Councillor T. Fawell.

MINUTES

169. Resolved that the Minutes of the Meeting of 18th February, 1982 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

MONITORING OF PERFORMANCE - MEETINGS OF 22ND OCTOBER AN]) 14TH JANUARY

170. The Committee were satisfied that all necessary action had been taken. (21210)

HOUSING ACT 1957 — SECTION 9 (1B) CHASE COTTAGE, EAST END, PAGLESHAM

171. The Director of Health and Housing reported that the owners' attention had been drawn to a number of defects at the above premises but that to date the following works had not been carried out:—

1. Overhaul floor to kitchen, renewing defective timbers as necessary.

2. Ascertain cause of and effect remedy to dampness to wall in kitchen. 3. Overhaul and make fully usable window to first—floor landing. 4. Overhaul and make fully usable window to bathroom. 5. Overhaul and make fully usable window to rear bedroom (right). Resolved that the Director of Health and Housing be authorised to serve notice under Section 9(1B) of the Housing Act 1957 upon the owner of Chase Cottage, East End, Pagiesham, requiring the execution of the above—mentioned works within 28 days and, failing compliance with this notice, the Director of Health and Housing be authorised

Et)33i1 Health and Housi Services

to carry out the works in default and recover the expenses so incurred. (17410) (01111)

RENT COLLECTION AND ARREARS

172. The Committee noted the report from the Director of Health and Housing that current arrears stood at £13,639.43. (615)

HOUSE PURCHASE LOANS —ARREARS (Minute 93/82)

173. The Director of Finance submitted a report on the House Purchase Loans arrears as at 28th February, 1982. Some Members were concerned at the increasingly high level of arrears in the PSA cases and the Director was asked to report to the next meeting of the Committee on the possibility of extending the period over which the mortgage repayments had to be made. (612) (OF)

COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES/DISTRICT COUNCILS DAY CON RENCE ON HOUSING MATTERS

174. The Committee received a delegates report on the above Conference. Members' attention was drawn to a paper on "Projects in the Braintree District" describing one system of providing 24 hour cover in sheltered accommodation. Another was the "Piper" talk—back system currently being studied in the Directorate and installed by Southend Borough.

RECOIITh4ENDED That the Director of Health and Housing report to a future Committee the cost of providing a system of 24 hour emergency cover for all sheltered schemes in the District. (216) (DIII!)

HOME SAFETY — GLAZING IN DLLINCS

175. The Director of Health and Housing reported that the Essex Home Safety Liaison Committee was concerned over accidents in the home involving glass.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) considered that for high risk areas legislation was necessary to require the use of toughened or laminated glass in place of the ordinary annealed glass.

RECOMMENDED That the Council supports the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents seeking new legislation in respect of the wider use of safety glass in dwellings and so informs the Associatthn of District Councils and the local Members of Parliament. (935) (DElI)

SCRAP METAL DEALERS ACT 1964 — M.J. SMItH, 40 FERNDALE ROAD, RAYLEIGH

0fl312 w Health and Housing Services 176. The Committee were advised by the Director of Health and Housing that a 3 year CertIficate of Registration had been issued to the above person who as an itinerant scrap metal dealer could be exempted from keeping certain records.

Resolved (1) that the Director of Legal Services be authorised to make an Order under the provisions of Section 3 of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964, to exempt Mr. M.J. Smith of 40, Ferndale Road, Rayleigh from the provisions of Section 2 of the Act, such an Order to run concurrently with the Certificate of Registration) and

(2) that authority be delegated to the Dirctor of Legal Services to make an Exemption Order in respect of any sinilar application on the advice of the Director of Health and Housing. (22010) (DHfI & DLS)

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONGRESS 1982

177. The Director of Health and Housing reported that the above Conference would be held at Scarborough from 20th — 23rd September, 1982.

Resolved that the Chairman of Health and Housing Services Commft€ie be authorised to attend this Conference with the Director of Health and Housing or their nominees. (216) ('DHH)

KEEP BRITAIN TIDY SCHEME

178. The Committee noted a report from the Local Steering Committee and were delighted with the response to the scheme.

It was intended to formally launch the scheme on 10th May, 1982. Arrangements were in hand for advance publicity and local school children would be involved in a promotional event on Saturday the 8th May. (213)

ANGLIAN WATER AUTHORITY - LOCAL AUTHORITY LIAISON MEETING

179. The Chief Executive reported that the Anglian Water Authority was holding a local liaison Meeting for the Essex Sewage area at Braxted Park, Witham on 13th May 1982 at 10.30 a.m. and that the Council had been invited to send representatives.

RECOMMENDED That the Chairmen of Health and Housing Services and Development Services and the Director of Technical Services or their nominees be authorised to attend this meeting. (4657) (CE) Health and Housiia Services

RINCSMANS FARM DITCH FLOOD ALLEVIATION SCREME (Minute 603/81)

180. The Director of Technical Services reported that there had been discussions with the AngJ.ian Water Authority about the possibility of a joint contract for this and the Council's Pooles Lane Foul Water Sewer Scheme but the AWA did not see the need and wished to keep the contracts separate.

In order to avoid delay and overcome legal difficulties it was suggested that the Council promote the Kingsman Farm Ditch scheme under the Land Drainage Act 1976, Section 98 and appoint the AWA to act as its agent. This arrangement would not affect the financial apportionment of the cost of the scheme between the contributing Authorities.

the works when completed could be scheduled as main river maintainable by the Anglian Water Authority.

RECOMMENDED That the Council promote the scheme under its powerscontained in Section 98 of the Land Drainage Act, 1976 and appoint the Anglian Water Authority (Essex River Division) to act as its agent. (715 & 4657) (DTS)

PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 1936 — SECTION 39 WESTERN BUILDING — FACTORY SITE REAR OF 8 ST • JOHNS ROAD GREAT WAKERING

181. The Director of Health and Housing reported that the rear elevation to the above premises was not provided with rainwater goods and consequently whenever it rained the adjoining properties were affected. Both the owners' and the tenants' attention had been drawn to the matter but to date the necessary works had not been carried out.

RECOMMENDED (1) That the Director of Health and Housing be authorised to serve notice under Section 39 of the Public Health Act 1936 on the owner and tenant of the Western Building, factory site, rear of 8, St. Johns Road, Great Wakering requiring the provision of a satisfactory means of collection and disposal of surface water.

(2) that the Director of Health and Housing he authorised to carry out the work in default and the Director of Finance be authorised to recover any expenses incurred. (14141) (DHH)

HOCKLEY IRON FOUNDRY

182. A Member mentioned complaints from residents regarding atmospheric pollution caused by the foundry chimney. The

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Director of Health and Housing reported that following planning permission being granted on !Gth November, 1980 work was now under way for the rep lscement of cupulas and the installation of wet arresters. It was estimated that the works would be completed in 12 weeks during which time a close watch would be kept on the situation to ensure that the minimum inconvenience was caused to residents. (5463) (OH)

CONTROL OF POLLUTiON ACT 1974 - NOISE NUISANCE RYE THERMOPLASTICS, SWAINES INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ROCHFORI)

183. The Committee received a report from the DIrector of Health and Housing of noise nuisance from the above premises caused by the operation of waste plastic processing machinery and a fork—lift truck. The noise was interfering with the neighbouring residents' enjoyment of their property. Notice had been served on the occupier of the premises under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 Section 58, requiring the abatement of the nuisance within 6 weeks and prohibiting its recur reuce.

Resolved that if the occupier of the premises fails to comply with the terms of the Notice, the Director of Legal Services be authorised to instigate legal proceedings under Section 58 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974. (20466) (DIrn & DLS)

EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC

184. Resolved that, in accordance with Section 1(2) of the Public B6dies (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 a be discussed being the subject of confidential reports.

HOUSING ACT 1974— HOUSE RENOVATION GRANT

185. The Director of Health and Housing reported in confidence on a request for Improvement Grant in respect of work which had been carried out in advance of the Grant application being made and where Intermediate Grant had been approved for subsequent work. The Committee noted that under the legislation the Council were not at liberty to make a retrospective Grant in such circumstances. ROCUFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

Minutes of the Leisure Services Committee

At a Meeting held on the 30th March 1982. Present: Councillors J.A. Sheaf (ciiáiiiá), E.H. Adcock, •S.W. Barnard, L.K. Cope) B.A. Crick, E.E. Daley, Mrs. N. Garlick, A.J. Harvey, Mrs. E.M. Heath, F.B.G. Jopson, Mrs. .J.M. Munson, J.E. Wakes, R.A. Pearson, G.J. Skinner, R.T. Stephens, C. Stephenson, B. Taylor and T.J. Warner.

pplogies: Councillors RAt. Holman and D.C. Wood.

Visiting: Councillor Mrs. L.M.A. Campbell—Daley.

MINUTES

186. Resolved that the Minutes of the meeting held on 23rd February, 1982 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

MONITORING OF PERFORMANCE — MEETINGS OF 20TH OCTOBER AND 19Th JANUARY

187. The Committee were satisfied that all necessary action had been taken. Minute 577 was carried forward. (21.210)

MAGNOLIA ROAD OPEN SPACE

188. The Director of Technical Services reported on the misuse of this informal open space by horseriders and motor cyclists, the poor site drainage and the possibility of involving a local club in carrying out ground improvements, maintenance and the provision of organised activities. It was suggested that the availability of the site might be advertised on this basis. a Members thought that, bearing in mind the size of the site, it might be suitable for a junior football pitch and that such a use might have local appeal. However, before inviting offers the Committee called for a further report on the cost of the drainage requirements, the arrangements which might be made to prevent continued misuse of the area once improvements had been effected and whether insurance cover could be obtained against damage to the playing surface in this respect.

RECOMMENDED That a report be made accordingly. (260) (DTS)

FAIRVIEW PLAYING FIELD PAVILION - USE BY FAIRVIEW PLAYGROUP

189. The Director of Technical Services reported that this playgroup had requested permission to build its own storage by the roofing of an enclosure off the kitchen at the pavilion and alterations to kithhen furniture to convert existing shelves into cupboards. The method of construction would be examined and approved by the Council.

RECOMMENDED That the Fairview Playgroup be given permission 093316 Leisure Services Committee

to carry out the works requested at their own expense , and accepting that when complete they will become part of the existing pavilion and in the Council's ownership. (6477) (MS & DTP)

SPORTS GIFT TOKENS

190. The Director of Technical Services reported that it was proposed to make available gift tokens. Tickets of various values would be available which could then be exchanged for normal use of sports facilities.

RECOMMENDED That a gift token system be incorporated into the charge structure of the Sports Centres and an appropriate card or cards, be designed for accompanying use. (21984) (DTS)

SNOOKER EXHIBITION AND DEMONSTRATION EVENING

191. The Director of Technical Services reported that a provisional booking had been made for Steve Davis, World Snooker Champion, to play Tony Meo at Clements Hall Sports Centre on 12th November, 1982. Although sponsorships were being sought for the event the initial costs were in the region of £3,300.

There had already been over ZOO enquiries for tickets and Members considered a charge of £7 inclusive of V.A.T. to be very reasonable.

RECOMMENDED That a charge of £7 (inclusive of V.A.T.) per seat be 115e for the Snooker Exhibition scheduled for Friday, 12th November, 1982 between Steve Davis and Tony Meo. (6771) (DTS)

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