INDEX
1995
January - December Access for Disabled
Improvements to Council Owned Facilities 18
Allotments Allotment Competition 1995 318,501
Apnointments Q Outside Bodies
Rochford Youth Service Local CommIttee 248,490,503
Association of District Councils ADC Annual Meeting and Conference - June 1995 - Notices of Motion - Youth Initiatives, Live Animals for Slaughter, Release of Captial Housing Receipts 100,136 Single Local Authority Association 208,338,479 Annual Meeting and Conference 1995 486
Assets Etheldore/Wood Avenue, Hockley 93a Leasing of Council's Green Belt 93a Brooklyn Drive/Downhall Road, Rayleigh 93a 3la Warwlck Drive, Rochford 93a Little Wheatleys Public Open Space 93a Land Ad]. St John Fisher Playing Fields 93a Purdeys Industrial Estate 93a Southern End of Church Road, Rawreth 93a Marylands Avenue Public Open Space 93a Land Adj 18 Orchard Avenue, Rayleigh 93a Budset Budget 1995/96 77,78 Budget for Highways & Transportation in Essex 95/96 122 Special ProJecta 1994/95 - Budget 1996/97. Balances 336 Human Resources - Planning Ahead (Budget Savings) 357 Budget 1996/97 663,699
Business Link Business Link Update 97,136,340,587
Passenger Rail Franchlslng 21.35 Caravans Mobrle Homes wrthin the Distract 20,145 Transfer of Caravan Site Lrcence 26, Hockley Mobile Homes 45 Caravan Site Licences - LPG Cylrnders 277 Spacrng of Caravans - Progress Report 296 Mobrle Homes Workrng Party 385,534,633 Caravan Sate Lrcence 24 - Breach of Condrtrons 388
Car Parkrnq Car Parkrng Facrlltres, Crvic Suite, Raylergh 110 Car Parking - Frerght House 187,540 Proposed Sunday Market, Back Lane Car Park, Rochford 271 Working Party on Decrimrnalised Parking Enforcement Outsrde London 616 Complaint of Excessive Parkrng and Unauthorised Busrness Use at Nerghbouring Residential Property 683
Chalrmans Announcements Attendances Over the Christmas Perrod 35 Engagements for January and February 1995 135 Engagements for March and April 1995 227 Engagements for the Beginnrng of Municrpal Year 353 Engagements for June and July 1995 455 Engagements for August and September 1995 500 Engagements for October and November 1995 604 Engagements for November 1995 698
Charitres The Charrtres Act 1992 438
Citrzens' Advrce Bureaux Presentation on Forward Plans 581
Clean and Safe Environment I Bus Shelters & Street Tree Maintenance 541(l) Footpath/Alleyway Lighting 541 (ii) Parrsh Street Lrghting 541 (rri) Sponsored Schemes 541 (iv)
Commrttee Structure Cycle of Meetrngs 1995/96 9,247 Committee and Sub Commrttee Meetings 343
Communrtv Charqe Write Offs 203,335,477,582 Communitv Suonort Community Support Prolect 435 Safer Communities Initiative 436 Police and Community Consultative Group 605
Consultations from Neishbourinq Authorities No.CPT/686/94 - Sainsbury Food Store, Thundersley 28 No.CPT/696/94 - 26 Arterral Road, Thundersley 29 Rationalrsatron of Terminal Building at London Southend Airport 30,235 Southend on Sea Borough Local Plan - First Alteration and Land at Fossetts Farm, Sutton Road - Consultation on Deposit Drafts 422 ECC - Lawful Development Certificate - Recyling Centres at Castle Road, Rayleigh and Common Road, Gt Wakering 510 No. SOS/95/0781 Land Adlacent 161 Green Lane, Eastwood 515 Southend on Sea Borough Council - Outline Applrcation SOS/95/0928 711 Southend on Sea Borough Local Plan Second Alteration Land at Fossetts Farm Pre Deposit Consultation Draft 712
Consultations Thurrock B.C. - Financial Assistance Towards Retail Impact Study 84 ECC - Essex Waste Plan - Draft Strategy 85 ECC - Recyling Topic Report 85 ECC - Star Lane Brickworks, Great Wakering, IDO/ROC/9/92A 194 ECC - Devenish Site, Hambro Hill, Rayleigh 236,255 DOE Consultation - Probationary Tenancies and Anti- Social Behaviour on Council Estates 287 Social Services - Proposed Closure of Whittingham House Old Peoples Home, Southend 207 ECC - Essex Minerals Local Plan First Review - Consultation on the Deposit Draft 302 DTI Competitrveness White Paper - Forging Ahead - The Role of the Business Link Network 445
Contracts Contracts Progress Reports 53,103,153,288,382,530 Approval of Contractors Selected to Tender for Cyclical Repairs and External Decoratron 1995/96 and for Window Replacement 1995/96 59 Schedule of Rates - Contract No. 1826 and 1827 108 No. 1831 - Replacement Windows at North Street, Rochford 109 Approval of Contractors Selected to Tender for Maintenace of Heating, Hot Water and Air Handling Equipment 1995/97 156 No.1834 - Supply of Wheeled Refuse Containers 157 No 1809 - Cyclical Reparrs Rochford Garden Way 158 No.1810 - Cyclical Reparrs Rochford Area 2 158 No.1811 - Cyclrcal Reparrs Rochford Area 3 158 Contract Progress on No. 1814 188 Approval of Contractors Selected to Tender for Extension and Improvements to Pavilion, Great Wakering Playing Field 189 No 1828 - Window Replacement 1995/96 218 Standrng Approved List of Contractors 219 Approval of Contractors for Cavity Wall Insulation 292 Approval of Contractors for Boiler Replacement and Central Heating Works 292 No 1835 - Maintenance of Heating, Hot Water and Air Handling Equipment at Various Locations 293 No.1809A - External Paintrng, Rochford Garden Way 346 No.1837 - Refurbishment Works and Extension to Pavrlion Great Wakering Playing Field, Great Wakering 411 No.1849 - Boiler Replacement and Central Heating Works - Various Properties 452 No 1850 - Cavrty Wall Insulation - Various Properties 452 No.1788 - Refurbishment and Extension to the Pavilion Great Wakering Playing Field 495
Corporate w Review of Corporate Plan - Transportation 368 Review of Corporate Plan - Health & Housing 370 Review of Corporate Plan - Leisure 406 Review of Corporate Plan - Development 425 Review of Corporate Plan - Policy & Resources 444
Councillors Members Allowances 94 Councillor R S Allen 133 Royal Garden Parties 137 Nomination to Rochford & District Chamber of Trade and Commerce 215 Councillor B A Crick :124,250 Tributes to Retiring Members 228 Members' Day of Visits - September 1995 464 Resignation of Councillor C Askew 502 Members Item of Business - Wider Car Park Bays 543 Vice Chairman of Development Services 567 Proposed Essex Meet the Buyers Event at Brentwood In May 1996 595
Council z Annual Meetinq Election of Chairman of the Council 1995/96 239 Appointment of Vice Chariman of the Council 1995/96 240 Appointment of Chairman for Policy & Resources 1995/96 241 Appointment of Chairmans Chaplain 242 Results of District & Parish Elections - 7th May 1995 243 Record of Councillor Attendances 244 Appointment of Standing Committees 245 Appointment of Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of Committees and Panels of Committees 246,334i, Dates of Meetings 247 Appointment of Representatives to Outside Bodies 248,334ii, Appointment of Member with Special Responsibrlity for The Disabled with Regard to Plannrng Applications 249 Appointment of Members to Meet with Rochford Sports Council 249 Appointment of Mobile Homes Working Party 249 Former Councillor B A Crrck 250 Appointment of Committee places due to C. Askew Resrgnatron 502 Council TaX Setting the Council Tax Base 1995/96 19 Council Tax/Benefits System 23 Setting the Level of Council Tax 1995/96 138,139
Crouch Harbour Authorltv Financial ContrIbutiona 96 Deleqatlons Authorisation of Clvilian Fine Enforcement Officers 98 Food Safety (Fishery Products) Regulations 1992 278 Meat Products (Hygiene) Regulations 1994 278
Deemed Plannins Consent Fencing Of Chlldrens Play Spaces - Conway Avenue, Gt. Wakering 317 Fencing of Chlldrens Play Spaces - Warwick Drive, Rochord 317 Reslting Portakabin, South Street, Rochford 488 Installation of Lift, The Iavers, Hockley Road, Raylelgh 525
Development (General) Desrgn Brief - Raylelgh Avenue/Eastwood Rise 300,640 DOE Urban Design Campaign - Proposals for a Retail Food Store Site In Rochford 419 Vision Statement - Great Wakering 420 Town Centre Enhancements 421 Dlstrlct Plan Open Space Development Programme: Land and Pond at Doggetts, Rochford 93,494 The Use of Security Shutters 394,568 Sponsored Environmental Schemes 541,671 Review of Standard Planning Conditions 569 Explanation of Changes of Use as Defined by Planning Legislatron 570 Friends of the Earth Wildlife Brll 572 Fly Posting 641 Town Centre Management 676
Development Control Statlstrcs Quarter Ending September 1994 115 Quarter Ending December 1994 254 Quarter Endlng March 1995 465 Quarter Ending June 1995 599
Drstrict/Parish Lralson Car Parking Problems 102 Byelaws Prohibiting Drinking in the Streets 102 Easements Proposed Easement for 33 King Henry's Drive, Rochford 424
Electoral Electoral Registration Procedures 206 Periodic Electoral Review 440
Emolovment
Rochford Employment Premium - Progress Report 669
Environmental Health Variation of Licences - Pet Animals Act 1951 43 Zoo Licensing Act 1981 44 Research Report from The Departments of the Environment and Health 61 Electromagnetic Radiation 82 Food Safety - Home Authority Prrnciple 143 Arr Quality Monitoring 144 Approval of Fish and Meat Products Premises 270 Neighbour Noise Controls Consultatron 281 A More Responsive Noise Service 182,379,457,635 Energy Saving Materials Bill 1995 380 Liquor Licensing 437 Street Trading Panel 475 Minor Works Assistance Grants 532 Renovation Grants 594 Environment Act 1995 - Air Quality Management 622 Nuclear Site Licence - Bradwell Power Station 623,699 Sewage Treatment Works - Frnal Effluent Monrtoring 624
I Financial Matters
Debt Collection Service 8 Draft Estimates 1995/96 - Security of the Community 16i, Specral Project Funds 16ri, Hockley Community Centre 25,450,681 Aggregate Credit Llmrt and Treasury Management 202 Request for Frnancial Assistance from Sheffield Crty Councrl 381,527 Srgnrng of Cheques 476 Vrrement Request 662 Chrrstmas Lrghts in Rayleigh - AdditIonal Frnance 668 Councrl Mortgages 615
Footpaths Creation of Public Footpath by Norman Garon Lersure Park, Sutton 214 Footpath Access - Tergnmouth Drive to Durham Way, Rayleigh 613 Grants --and Loans Grant Aid to Outsrde Bodres for 1995/96 6,35 Hullbrrdge Senior Citizens Welfare Council 93b Essex Racial Equality Council 93b National Gypsy Councrl 93b Resrdual Organisations 93b Southend District Mental Health Association 146 Southend Centre for the Homeless 146 British Red Cross ActIon in Essex Appeal 146 Raylelgh Sports & Recreational Club 174 Sports Aid Foundation 174 Rayleigh Methodist Church 174 Ashrngdon Youth Club 174 Hockley & Hawkwell Methodrst Church 174 Rayleigh Talkrng Newspaper 174 Rochford Pre School Playgroups Association 174 The Warehouse Centre 174 Rochford Civil Ard 205 Discovery Club for Disabled and Special Needs Children 409 Mayday Mobile 434,667
Gypsies Crimrnal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 165 Health Electromagnetic Radiation 82 New Health Authorities 520 Charges for Health & Safety Factual Statements 521 Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995 522 Health & Safety Commission Guidance to Local Authorities 620 The National Environmental Health Action Plan 621 Continuing Health Needs - NHS Consultation Document 613
Honorary Alderman Former Councillor Bernard Crick 373 Presentations to Mr. Crick 374
House Renovation Grants The Flat, Trenders Avenue, Rayleigh 24
Hiahwavs Street Trading Legislation 46 Rayleigh Weir Improvement Scheme 47,280,332,353,361 Social Crossings and New Footways 123 Grange Village - Traffic Management Implications 124,544 Speed Reductions Measures - Rochford District 95/96 125 West Street, Rochford 126,362 Various Streets, Rayleigh - Proposed Variation to Existing Waiting Restrictions 127,371 Proposed Waiting Restrictinos at Sutton Road/Warwick Drive, Rochford and Main Road BlO13/Poplars Avenue, Hawkwell 128 Proposed Temporary Street Closure for Ashingdon Carnival 129 Proposed Temporary Street Closure in Abbey Road, Hullbridge for VE Day Anniversary Street Party 129 Rawreth Lane, Proposed Extension of Existing 40 mph Speed Limit 130 Alternative Options for the Al29 Diversion 131,262 Re-Building of River Bridge, Battlesbridge 132,136 Road Safety Plan - Rochford District 263 Highway Maintenance Programme 1995/96 265 Locally Determined Budget 266,363,538,611 Camera Enforcement 267 Travelwise 268 Passenger Transport Plan 1996/97 IPTP18) Consultation Draft 269 Waiting Restriction - Old Ship Lane, Rochford 270 Public Utility Companies - Notice of Motion 355,369 Traffic Calming and Accident Prevention Measures - Great Wakering 363,457 Clean and Safe Environment Budget - 1995/96 364 Ways Through Essex Strategy and Plan 365 Rochford District Cycle Plan 366 Campaign for Better Bus Services 269,367,457 Essex Transcard Scheme (Multi Purpose Transport Ticket) 370,457 Brook Road on Slip to Al27 - Proposed Prohibition of Driving 539 Wider Car Parking Bays 543 New Taxi Bus Service 545 Traffic Management in Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh 612,699 Members Item of Business - Traffic Problems at Eastwood Road/Daws Heath Road, Rayleigh 617
Housinq Mayfield Avenue, Hullbridge 49 Incentives To Do It Yourself Shared Ownership Purchasers 50 Housing Rents 1995/96 51 Revised Third Edition of the Homelessness Code of Guidance for Local Authorities 52 Housing Partnership Fund 1995/96 55 Cash Incentive Scheme 1995/96 - Supplementary Credit Application 56 Presentation by Social Services Department 57 Right to Buy Aged Persons Bungalow 60 Good Neighbour Award Scheme 149 Dispersed Alarm System - "Care Line" 150 Internal Decoration to Aged Persons Units 151 Private Rented Sector - Deposits 152 Sheltered Housing Working Party 155,285 Mayor Policy ObIective - The Conversion of the Older Sheltered Schemes - Resource Allocation 284 Meeting with the Acting Regional Director of Social Services 286 House Renovation Grant - Waiver of Demand for Repayment 294 Tenant of Flatted Accommodation 295 Rehousing for Tenants of the Ling Trust 383 Housing Investment Programme Strategy (HIPS) Statement 1996/97 384 Alleged Breach of Tenancy Conditions 390 Government White Paper "Our Future Homes" 483,503,535,606 Appointment of Hostel Manager - Grested Court and Hatfield House, Rochford 484 Institute of Housing Conference - Nomination of a Councillor to Attend 485 Single Homeless Accommodation Pro]ect in Essex (SHAPE) 523 Empty Property Strategy 524 Programme for the Updating of Sheltered Housing - The Lavers, Hockley Road, Raylergh 525 Authority to Issue Notice of Seeking Possession 526 House Renovation Grants - Priority Rating Scheme 627 Springboard Care and Repair Agency 628 Annual Programme of Pre Painting, Repairs and Decorations of Council Dwellings 1996/97 629 Chartered Institute of Housing - East Anglian Branch Conference- Authorised Attendance at 1996 630 Essex Community Care Charter 631 Bed & Breakfast Hotels 632 Housing Application - Mr D. 637 Housing Benefits - The January Changes 661,699 -
Identitv Cards Home Office Green Paper 439 Land Adjacent 36 Pulpits Close, Hockley 303 Land Adjoining Sweyne Park, Rayleigh 574 Local Land Charges - Response Times 584 Community Meeting Hall: St Marks Field, Rochford 585 Stambridge Memorial Ground 592 Junction of Mercer Avenue and Twyford Avenue, Wakering 642 Adjoining 21 London Hill, Rayleigh 645
Leases & Lrcences Hockley Community Centre 25 Rayleigh Sports & Social Club - Rent Review 89 Hullbridge Old Peoples Day Centre 105 Proposed Deed of Grant of Easement - Jubliee Road 528
Leisure Leisure Strategy 66,176,321,407 Skateboard Facilities 67 Youth Facilities - Little Wheatleys, Raylelgh 68 An Alternative Location for a Public Golf Course 69 Charges for Football Pitches 70 Review of Use of Football Pitches 71 National Lottery Consultation Process 73,559 Swimming Lessons 74,172,229,312,332,353 Roller City 75,186,229,328,410,649 Sports Development 77,173,408,553,651 Swimming Pool for Rayleigh 77,175,216,229,313,443,457,670,699 Rayleigh Town Fair 177 Banner in Rayleigh High Street 170 VE & VJ Day Celebrations 179,213 PeaceKeeper Rose 180,282 Children's Play Equipment - Foulness Island 185,229 Provision of Athletics Track 314 Kicklns Wall, Ashinsdon Memorial Plavins_ - Field 315 Canewdon Sports Pavilion 316,353,489 Fencing of Childrens Play Spaces 317 Youth Arts Policy 319,557,648 Rochford Sports Council 322,552 Action Under Standrng Order 18 - Leisure 323 Local Youth Services 325,353 Rochford Area Youth Service - 1995/96 327,412,457,551 Proposed 9 Hole Golf Course at Clements Hall 459 Great Stambridge Village Proposed Play Space 492 Special Events on Playing Fields 554,654 School Summer Holidays - Children's Play 555,652 Essex Games 556 Adult Educatron Initiatives 558 National Lottery Presentation 649 Play Spaces - Summer Problems 650,699 Ernie Adcock Trophy 653,696 Sweyne Choral Society 655,699 Rayleigh Grange Youth Club 677 Essex Playing Fields Association 697
- Lrbrarv Essex Partnership - Library Services 320 Presentation by the County Librarran 405
Lrtter Review of Litter Provisrons 147 w Government Review Gurdelines for Central/Local Government Relations 12 The Future Local Government of Essex 13 Staffing Issues 38 Jornt Conference on Srngle Table Baryainrng 101 Meeting with Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of the Environment 106,136 Local Government Reorganlstion 207,339 Srngle Local Authority Assocratron 208,479,503 Deregulating Local Government 209 Draft Revrsed Policy and Procedure Guidance 344 New Review of Local Government 447,480 Draft Recommendations 505,547,591,606 Local Government Revrew - Rayleigh Parish 701
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/- Members Allowakes Allowances for 1996/97 431,457
Members Item of Business Traffic Problems at Eastwood Road/Daws Heath Road, Raylelgh 617 Naminq & Streets New Close off Stambridge Road - "Wheatfrelds" 15 Off Downhall Park Way, Rayleigh - "Ely Way" 167 Off Hatfield Road, Rayleigh - "Falcon Closel' 167 Off Little Wheatleys Estate - "Denham Vale and Polstead Close" 423 Off Hatfield Road, Rayleigh - "Kestrel Grove, Krngfisher Crescent and Heron Gardens" 487 Part of Rochford Hospital Site - "Heritage Way, Sovereign Close and Regency Close" 689 Northern Phase of B1013 Access to Southend - "Cherry Orchard Way" 714
, National &JIJ Domestic Ratlnq Discretionary Rate Relief 204,432,478,666 Hardship 335,347,433,496,682
National Lotterv Consultation Process 73
National Rovers Authorltv Wallasea Island Tidal Defences - Environmental Assessment 168 Essex Shoreline Management Plan, First Stage Report 571 Newsuauer Rochford District Council Newspaper 680,699
Notlces of Motion Public Utility Companies 355,369 Landscape and Views of Rochford 700 Panel Minutes Personnel Sub Committee 5a,5c,20Ie,333b,580 NNDR 5b Leisure Liaison Working Party 65 Asset Management Review Board 93a, Performance Review Panel 93b,201d,333a,43Ob Sheltered Housing Working Party 155 Emergency Panel 201a,333c,474b Rochford Hospital Panel of Members 201b Unemployment & Economic Initiatives Panel 201c Hackney Carriage Panel 430a Review Group on District/Parish Relations 474a Street Trading Panel 475 Recycling Panel 5IV Mobile Homes Working Party 534,606
Parish Matters District/Parish Liaison Meeting . - Car Parking Problems 341(a) - Bye Laws Prohibiting Drinking in the Streets 341(b)
Petitions Improvement Schemes West Street, Rochford 14
Plannlns Awneal Decisions April - December 1994 116
Plannina Anplicatron Performance Twelve Months Ending 31st March 1995 514
Policy Objectives Pursuit of Economic Initiatives and any AdditIonal Funding Opportunities for Rochford 337(i) Maintain Revenue Collection Record following the Introduction of Council Tax 337(ii) Policy Initiatives 345
Provertv
Essex County Council Property Renew 593
Public Entertainment Licences Revised Fee Structure 276 Council's General Regulations for Public Entertainment Licensing 533 Prosecution - Mr R Burroughs 636 Public ODen Soaces
Lower Wyburns, Rayleigh 217 Little Wheatley Chase, Rayleigh 217 Grove Road Public Open Space 217 Sweyne Park 217 Rochford Recreation Ground 217 Hollytree Gardens 217 Land at Mlllview Meadows, Rochford 217 Kendal Park Public Open Space, Hullbridge 307 Little Wheatleys, RayleIgh 442 Magnolia Road Public Open Space 573 Quarterlv Performance ReDOrts Health & Houslng Services 54,154,289,531 Leisure Services 72,184,324,560 Development Services 87,166,306,575 Policy & Resources 104,212,342,589 Recvcling Progress on Recycling Initiatives 283 Concrete Crushing Facllitres 85,418 Home Compostlng Trial 625
Resional Develowment Oraanisation (RDO) Discussrona on the Formation of an RDO 482
Roach Vallev Conservation Zone Future of the Group of Representatives 86,136
Rochford District Local Plan First Review Deposit Draft 162,229 Design Brief - Rayleigh Avenue/Eastwood Rise Housing Site 300 Design Brief - Etheldore Avenue/Wood Avenue, Hockley 417,449
Rochford HOsDital Rochford Hospital Site 111 Minutes of Public Meeting 196 HIP's Rid Strategy Statement 1996/91 290
Rochford m Centre Meeting with Owners/Occupiers of Commercial Premises 14
Recvclinq Council's Recycling Initiatives 48 Consultation from ECC - Essex Waste Plan - Draft Strategy 85 Consultation from ECC - Recycling Topic Report 85 School Governing Bodies Glebe County Junior School 210
Sizewell C Consortium to Oppose Sizewell C 211,229,305,353
Social Services Community Support Initiative 148
Southend Hospital Car Parking Charges 491,503
Staff Miss E. McIlwaine 190 Departmental Restructuring - Changes in Delegation 446 Personnel Sub Commlttee - Annual Appraisals 451 Mr. D S W Collins - Chief Assistant (Legal) - Retirement 456 Organisational Overview - Corporate and Departmental Targets 481,503 Appointment of Chief Executive 497 Mr M. Buck 626 Appointment of a Domestic Voilence Liaison Officer 664 Deputy Section 151 Officer 665 Mr P Hughes 678,702
Standinq Orders Revision of Standing Orders 583
Street Tradinq Street Trading Legislation 46,279,386,386
Street Trees Street Tree Planting Initiatrve 614
Subscriutions Subscriptions 1995/96 95,136
Supulies Essex County Supplies 99
Sunday Tradinq Sunday Trading Act 1994 - Prosecution 389 Advertisements on Vehicles 609(i) Hackney Carriage Fares 609 (ii)
Teach Ins & Seminars Development Control Teach In for Parish Councils 303 Local Government Review and New Directlons - A Stronger Community Focus Seminar 586,606 National Housing and Town Planning Council Conference 713
Terms of Reference Plannlny Services Committee 252 Transportation Committee 260 Health & Houslny Services Committee 273 Development Services Committee 298 Lelsure Services Commlttee 309
Town & Country Plannlnq Design, Heritage and Conservation Award Scheme 164 Proposed Second Explosive Waste/Incinerator (Static), Sorting/Crushing Faclllty- MOD, Foulness Island 400 Devenish Site, Hambro H111, Raylelgh 236,462,509,690 Makro, Rawreth Ind. Est, Rawreth Lane, Raylelgh 511 Planning Policy Guidance Note 6 (revised), Town Centres and Retall Development 512 Proposed Demilitarisation, Ammunition Storage and Processing Facility with Associated Works and Bulldings Ministry of Defence Establishment, Foulness Island 601 Lighting of Station Approach, Hockley 691 Change of Use from Class Al Shop to Class A3 (Food & Drznk) 128 High Street, Rayleiyh 693
TOwn Centre Enhancements Hockley, Hawkwell and Great Wakerlny 421
Town & Count?z-v Plannlnq Costraventlons Land Opposite 2 Goldsmlth Drive, Rayleigh 193 Chex, Lower Road, Hockley 222 Lark Hill Stables, Lark Hill Avenue, Canewdon 233 176 London Road, Rayleigh 234 Land West of Willow Drive/Eastcheap, Downhall Park Way, Raylexgh 238 Land East of New Row, East End, Paglesham 257 Willow Pond Farm (Hockley Downs Stables), Lower Road, Hockley 396 Cracknells Farm, Long Lane, Hullbridye 397 Flemmings Farm, Flemmings Farm Road, Rochford 398 Havengore Close, Great Wakerlny 687 Transportation Multi-Purpose Transport Ticket (Transmo) 4,370 Membership of Transportation Committee 10 Essex Transport Forum 1995 17,35,121 South East Essex Transportation Strategy (SEETS) 372 Campaign for Better BUS Servrces 367,563,606 Traffic Management - Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh 612,699 Transportation Strategy - The Way Forward 615,699,706 Proposed Essex County Council Social Services District Transport Co-Ordination Pro3ect 672 B1013 Access to Southend (Northern Section) Traffic Orders: Informal Consultation 674 Urqent Works Notices The Spa Rooms, Hockley 644 Vandalism Members Item of Business submitted by the Labour Group 588
Vision Statements Rochford Town Centre 83 Hockley Town Centre 163 Hullbridge 301 Great Wakerlng 420 Wallasea Island Tidal Defences - Environmental Assessment 168
Weekly w Referrals Market Square, West Street, Rochford 258 Land Opposite Junction Station Road/Spa Road, Hockley 258 51 West Street, Rochford 394
WrIteOffs Community Charge, Council Tax and NNDR 7,203 Youth Initiatives - Major Policy Objectives 11,35 Youth Initiatives - Youth Services 181 Youth Initlatlves - Children's Play 182 Youth Inltlatives Seminar 183
ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL MINUTES
1995
May ROCHFORD DISTRICT COIJNCII, l fiinutes of the Annual Heetiw of the Council At a Neetiw held on 16th Hav 1995 Present. Councillors Mrs H L.A. Glynn (Chairman), R A. Amner, C. Askew, D.E Barnes, P.A. Beckers, C.I Black, H C Brown, Mrs. .J.A Christie, Mrs. V E. Clark, S Cumberland, T Fawell. D F. Flack, G. Fox, E L. Francis, Mrs. J K Giles, H J. Handford, N Harris, Mrs E.M Hart, Mrs. J. Helson, A Hosking, V C. Hewlett, Mrs H. Hunnable, Mrs A R Hutchings, V.H. Leach, G.E. Lee, Mrs. S.J. Lenon, C.R. Morgan, Mrs. P.H.V Pearsa, R.A. Pearson, T A Powell, P J. Stanton, A.L. Stevart, Mrs W M Stevenson, D.J. Sutton, S.R. Tellis, R E. Vingoe, Mrs L Walker, P F A Webster, D A. Weir and Mrs H.A. Weir.
239. ELECTION OF THE CHAIRMANOF m COUNCIL FOR 1995/96
The following nominations were received for the office of Chairman of the COUlICil'
(i) Councillor Mrs H L.A Glynn was proposed by Councillor P.A Backers and seconded by Councillor T.A. Powell a (ii) Councillor Mrs L Walker was proposed by Councillor P.F.A. Webster and seconded by Councillor T Fawell.
On a show of hands it was
Resolved that Councillor Hrs H.L A. Glynn be elected Chairman of the Council for the ensuing year.
Councillor Mrs. Glynn then made the statutory Declaration of Acceptance of Office as Chairman
240. APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHAIRHAN OF THE COUNCIL FOR 1995/96
The following nominations were received for the office of Vice-Chairman of the Council
(i) Councillor M.J. Handford was proposed by Councillor T A. Powell and seconded by Councillor Mrs J. Helson. a (ii) Councillor Mrs. L. Walker was proposed by Councillor P.F A. Webster and seconded by Councillor T. Fawell
On a show of hands it was
Resolved that Councillor H.J. Handford be elected Vice-Chairman of the Council for the ensuing year
Councillor Handford then made the statutory Declaration of Acceptance of Office as Vice-Chairman
241. AWOINlMENT OF CHAIRMANOF THE POLICY 6 RESOURCESCOHHITTEB FUR 1995/96
Resolved that Councillor Mrs. J. Helson be appointed Chairman of the Policy & Resources Committee for the ensuing year.
2l+2 APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRHAN'S CHAPIAIN
a The Chairman said she had invited the Reverend Fred Kenny, the Rector of Gt Stambridge, Ashingdon and South F&abridge to serve as her Chaplain during 1995/96
u(ro505 243. RESULTS OF DISTRICT AND PARISH COUNCIL EZKTIONS HELD ON 4TH HAY 1992
The results of the District and Parish Council Elections were received.
244 RECORDOF ATiXNDANCES
Council received the record of attendances at Council, Committee and Panel Meetings during the year 1994/95.
245 APPOINTHEHT OF STANDING COHNITTEES
In accordance with the requirements of the legislation governing pro-rata representation the Chief Executive as Proper Officer had received details of the membership of the Groupe as appended for ease of reference.
Following consideration of the nominations received from the political Groups represented on the Council and having agreed the Committees to which differing entitlements would apply it was
Resolved that the undermentioned Committees be constituted as follows:
(a) DEVELOPMENTSERVICES (20)
chairman Cllr P A Beckers Cllr V.H Leach Vice-Chairman Cllr C Askew Cllr G E. Lee Gllr C I Black Cllr R A Pearson Cllr S Cumbarland Cllr T.A Powell Cllr T Fawell Cllr P.J Stanton Cllr D.F Flack Cllr A.L Stevart Cllr G Fox Cllr S.R Tellis Cllr Mrs. J H Giles Cllr R E. Vingoe Cllr H J Handford Cllr D.A Weir Cllr Mrs. E.M. Hart Cllr Mrs. M.A Weir
(b) HEALTH AND HOUSING SERVICES (20)
Chairman Cllr Mrs. S J. Lemon Cllr Mrs J.M. Giles Vice-Chairman Cllr Mrs P.M V. Pease Cllr M J. Handford Cllr R A. Amner Cllr Hrs E H Hart Cllr D E. Barnes Cllr Mrs J Helson Cllr P A. Beckers Cllr Mrs. M. Hunnable Cllr C I Black Cllr Mrs A R. Hutchings Cllr Mrs J.A. Christie Cllr R A Pearson Cllr Mrs V.E Clark Cllr T.A. Powell Cllr D F. Flack Cllr Mrs W.H. Stevenson Cllr E L. Francis Cllr D J. Sutton
(c) LEISURE SERVICES (20)
Chairman Cllr H.C. Brown Cllr V.C. Hewlett Vice-Chairman Cllr Mrs H Hunnable Cllr Hrs A.R Hutchings Cllr R A Anmer Cllr Mrs S 3 Lemon Cllr C Askew Cllr C R Morgan Cllr Mrs J A, Christie Cllr Mrs P NV. Parse Cllr Mrs V.E Clark Cllr T A. Powell Cllr G Fox Cllr P J Stanton Cllr E L Francis Cllr D J. Sutton Cllr N. Harris Cllr Mrs. L Walker 1~~506 Cllr A Hosking Cllr P.F.A. Webster An al QUA il
0 Cd)n" PLIiG SERVICES (All Members)
chairman Cllr. Mrs J M Giles ViC.2-ChF&E!atl Cllr A.L Stevart
(e) POLICY AND RESOURCES(20)
Chairman Cllr Mrs. J. Helson Cllr N. Harris ViCe-Ch0.i~tlll Cllr T.A Powell Cllr A Hosking Cllr C. Askew Cllr G.E Lee Cllr D.E. Barnes Cllr Mrs. S .I. Lemon Cllr P.A. Beckers Cllr G.R. Morgan Cllr H.C. Brown Cllr Hrs. W H. Stevenson Cllr S. Cumbarland Cllr R.E Vingoe Cllr T. Fawell Cllr Ms. L. Walker Cl11 D.F. Flack Cllr P.F.A Webster Cllr Mrs. J.H Giles Cllr w>,mA. Weir
WSPORTATION (20) 0 (0 chairman Cllr D.E. Barnes Cllr Mrs H.L.A. Glynn Vice-Chairman Cllr V.C. Hewlett Cllr C R. Morgan Cllr R A. Amner Cllr R A. Pearson Cllr C. Askew Cllr T.A Powell Cllr P.A. Beckers Cllr P.J. Stanton Cllr C I. Black Cllr S.R Tellis Cllr S. Cumberland Cllr R E. Vingoe Cllr T Fawell Cllr Mrs. L Walker Cllr D.F. Flack Cllr D.A. Weir Cllr Mrs. J.H Giles Cllr Mrs M A. Weir
21r6 APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMENAND VICE-CHAIRHEN OF COHHITTEES AND PANEL3 OF COKMITTEES
At thLs stage in the proceedings, Special Meetings of all Standing Committees were held for the sole purpose of appointing their Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen shown recorded for convenience in the previous Minute. l Annual Council then agreed the appointment of dependent Panels and authorised the Policy h Resources Committee to make such adjustments to the overall allocation of seats as may be necessary to ensure that in aggregate the allocation reflected the political composition of the Council.
Resolved (1) that the Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of Committees be as set out in the preceding Minute.
(2) that the dependent Panels be appointed as follows:
(a) DEPENDENTON THE DEVELOPMENTSERVICES COMMITTEE
Ii) District Plan Working Parts (11)
Cllr C Askew Cllr A Hosking Cllr P.A Beckers Cllr T A Powell Cllr S. Cumberland Cllr Mrs L Walker Cllr T. Fawell Cllr D A. Weir l Cllr D.F. Flack Cllr Hrs. H A. Weir Cllr Hrs. J.M. Giles ObO507
-. Annual Council iii, Waste Disuosal Working Party (91
Cllr R A. Amner Cllr Hrs. I4 Hunnable Cllr C Askew cur Krs. S.J. Lamon Cllr P.A Beckers Cllr R.A. Pearson Cllr S. Cumberland Cllr D.J. Sutton Cllr G. Fox lb) DEPENDENTON THE HEALTH & HOUSING SERVICES COMMITTEE
(i) Homelessness Gpueals Panel (61
Cllr Hrs J.A Christie Cllr Mrs. M. Hunnable Cllr Mrs V.E Clark Cllr Mrs. S.J. Lemon Cllr A. Hosking Cllr Mrs. P.H.V. Pearse
Iii, Music & Dancing Panel (51
Cllr Mrs. J A.Christie cur Mrs. s J. Lemon Cllr Mrs. V.E Clark Cllr A.L. Stevart Cllr V.C. Hewlett
fiii) Recvcliw Panel (9)
Cllr R.A Amner Cllr Mrs S J. Lemon Cllr P.A. Beckers Cllr R.A. Pearson Cllr S. Cumberland Cllr A.L. Stewart Cllr '2. Fox Cllr D J Sutton Cllr Mrs. M. Hunnable
Ic) DEPENDENTON THE LEISURE SERVICES COMMITTEE
ii) Freight House Manaaement Committee (5)
Cllr R.A. Amner Cllr t4rs.H L.A. Glynn Cllr M C. Brown Cllr P J Stanton Cllr Mrs. J.A Christie
iii, Leisure Liaison Working Partv (71
Cllr H.C. Brown Cllr Mrs. K. Hunnable Cllr Mrs V E. Clark Cllr C.R. Morgan Cllr E.L. Francis Cllr Mrs W.M. Stevenson Cllr M.J. Handford
,(d) DEPENDENTON THE POLICY & RESOURCESCOHMI'ITEE
(i) APD~.S Panel (3)
Cllr C.1 Black Cllr D.F. Flack Cllr Mrs. 3. He&on Annual Council
iii) Emereencv Panel (71
Cllr R.A Amner Cllr Mrs. H L A. Glynn Cllr P A Bakers Cllr N Harris Cllr G. Fox Cllr D J Sutton Cllr Mrs J M Giles
liii) Joint Review Grout on District/Parish Relations (61
Cllr D.E Barnes Cllr T A. Powell Cllr C.1 Black Cllr Mrs. WM. Stevenson Cllr Mrs J Helson Cllr Mrs. L Walker
liv) hocal Review Board (71
Cllr Mrs. J H. Giles Cllr Mrs. P H.V Pearse Cllr Mrs J Helson Cllr Mrs. W K. Stevenson Cllr Mrs S J Lemon Cllr P F.A. Webster Cllr C R. Morgan
Iv) National Non-Domestic Ratepavers Consultation Panel (61
Cllr C.1 Black Cllr Mrs J H Giles Cllr Mrs J A Christie Cllr Mrs H L A. Glynn Cllr T. Fawell Cllr N Harris
lvi) Performance Review Panel (111
Cllr C Askew Cllr Mrs. S.J Lemon Cllr D.E. Barnes Cllr C.R Morgan Cllr T. Fawell Cllr T A Powell Cllr D.F Flack Cllr P.F.A Webster Cllr Mrs J H Giles Cllr Mrs M.A Weir Cllr Mrs J Helson
(vii) Personnel Sub-Committee (121
Cllr D.E. Barnes Cllr Mrs J. He&on 0 Cllr C.I. Black Cllr Mrs S.J Lemon Cllr D.F Flack Cllr C.R Morgan Cllr Mrs H L A Glynn Cllr T.A Powell Cllr N. Harris Cllr P.F A Webster Cllr Mrs E.M Hart Cllr D.A. Weir
Iviii) Rochford Hospital Panel of Members (10)
Cllr R.A. Amner Cllr Mrs M Hunnable Cllr Mrs J A Christie Cllr V.H Leach Cllr Mrs V E Clark Cllr T.A Powell Cllr Mrs. J.M Giles Cllr P J Stanton Cllr Mrs H.L A. Glynn Cllr D.A Weir
(ix) Unemplovment h Economic Initiatives Panel (7)
Cllr S Cwberland Cllr C R Morgan Cllr Mrs. J. Helson Cllr R A Pearson 0 Cllr V C Hewlett Cllr D J Sutton Cllr Mrs. M Hunnable Annual Council
le) DEPENDENTON THE TRANSPORTATIONCOMEZITTEE
.(i) Hacknev Carriaae Panel (81
Cllr P A Becker6 Cllr V C Hewlett Cllr C.1 Black Cllr V.H. Leach Cllr T Fawell Cllr Mrs. W H. Stevenson Cllr Mrs. 3 M. Giles Cllr D J. Sutton
247. DATES OF b!T.ETINGS
Members had before them the timetable of Meetings for 1995/96 as previously amended and it was
Resolved that the timetable be noted.
248. APPOINTMENT OF P.EPRESENTATIVESTo OlJTSIDE BODIES AND ORGANISATIONS
Members had before them the details of the Council's membership of outside bodies for 1994/95 and the nominations thereto for 1995/96 and it was
Resolved (1) that representatives be appointed as detailed in the Schedule appended to these Muwtes.
(2) that unless otherwise indicated the person so appointed be authorised to arrange for the attendance when necessary of a substitute Member at meetings of outside bodies and organisations
(3) that the residual vacancies be referred to the Policy & Resources Committee for consideration (6189)(CE)
249. onrm APPOINTMENTS
Ii) Apwintment of Member with Special Resuonslbilitv for the Disabled with Regard to Planning AoDlications
Resolved that the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Planning Services Committee be so appointed.
(ii) Aupointment of Members to Heet with the Rochford Swrts Council
Resolved that Councillors M C Brown, Mrs V E Clark, N Harris, Mrs M Hunnable and C R Morgan be so appointed
liii) Auuointment of Mobile Homes Working Party
Pesolved that the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Health h Housing Services Committee and the Ward Members be so appointed.
250. FORMERCODNCILLOR B.A. CRICq
A proposition by Councillor Mrs J.A. Helson that the Council should confer on former Councillor B A. Crick the title of Honorary Alderman in recognition of his long and dedicated service as a District Councillor, both with this Council and the predecessor rural authority was unanimously supported and it was
Resolved that arrangements be made to call an Extraordinary Meeting of the Council for that purpose to be followed by a reception far Members and guests at the Mill Hall, Rayleigh (231) (CE) ObO510 POCHFORDDISTRICT COUNCIL
!4WBEXSHIP OF GROUPS
The divisions of Members of the Council into Political Groups and the appointment of the Leaders and Deputy Leaders as advised by Notice to the Chief Executive pursuant to Regulation 8 of the Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990 is as follow.
Liberal Democrat Grow (22)
Cllr C. Askew Cllr Mrs. J Helson Cllr D E Barnes Cllr A. Hosking Cllr P A Reeker- Cllr V.C. Hewlett Cllr C.I. Black Cllr Mrs M Hunnable Cllr M.C. Brown Cllr V H. Leach Cllr S. Cumberland Cllr Mrs S J. Lemon Cllr E L. Francis Cllr Mrs P M V. Paarse Cllr Mrs. J M. Giles Cllr T.A Powell Cllr Mrs. H.L A Glynn Cllr P .I Stanton Cllr M J. Handford Cllr A L Stevart Cllr N Harris Cllr S R Tellis
Leader Cllr T A. Powell
Deputy Leader: Cllr Mrs J. Helson
Labour Group (8)
Cllr Hrs. J A. Christie Cllr Mrs W M Stevenson Cllr D F Flack Cllr D.J. Sutton Cllr G. Fox Cllr D.A. Weir Cllr C R Morgan Cllr Mrs. H A Weir
Leader: Cllr D.F Flack
Deputy Leader. Cllr C.R Horgan
Conservative Grow (7)
Cllr R A Amner Cllr R A Pearson Cllr Mrs V.E Clark Cllr Mrs L Walker Cllr T Fawell Cllr P F A Webster Cllr Mrs E.M. Hart
Leader. Cllr P.F.A Webster
Deputy Leader. Cllr T Fawell
Hocklev Residents Association (2)
Cllr Mrs A R. Hutchings Cllr R E Vingoe
Leader: Cllr R E Vingoe
Deputy Leader Cllr Mrs A R Hutchings &DDendix 2 l ROCHFQRDDISTRICT COUNCIL
@??OINTHENT OF REPRESWTATIVES TO OUTSIDE BODIES AND ORGANISATIONS
ORGANISATION REPRESENTATIVES1995/96
Association of District Councils (P6.N Councillor Mrs. J. Helson (Essex Branch)
Bradwell Local Community wa Councillor D.F Flack Liaison Council
British Rail Liaison CT) Councillor T. Fawell 1 vacancy
Business-Link Management Board (PW Councillor Mrs. J. Helson Castle Point Post Office & CDS) Councillor Mrs. P.H.V. Pease Telecom Advisory Committee
Citizens Advice Bureau(Rochford) (PW Councillor R.A. Amner Councillor C Askew Councillor Mrs J A.Christle
Citizens Advice Bureau(Rayleigh) Councillor N. Harris Councillor Hrs P M.V Pearse 1 vacancy
Council for the Protection of Rural Essex CDS) Councillor P.J Stanton Crossroads Care Attendant Scheme WW Councillor D.E Barnes Councillor Mrs L Walker
Crouch Harbour Authority 0s) Councillor Mrs H.L.A. Glynn Crouch Valley Scout Council u-9 Councillor Mrs L Walker Eastern, Essex & Herts Regional w-w Councillor D E. Barnes Employers Org. for Local Authorities
Eastern Sports Council (LS) Councillor Mrs. V.E. Clark
Essex County Council Liaison Committee (P&R) Councillor Mrs. J. Helson
Essex County Council Tourism Liaison committee W) Councillor E.L. Francis
Essex Heritage Trust (PW Councillor P.J. Stanton
Hockley Community Centre Association Councillor Mrs. E.H Hart Executive Committee U) Councillor P.F.A. Webster ORGANISATION REPRESENTATIVES1995/96 l Hockley h Hawkwall Old People's
Welfare Council W=W Councillor Mrs. A.R. Hutchings
Hullbridge Community Association 0-Q Councillor Mrs. L. Walker
Hullbridge Community Association 0s) Councillor C.R. Horgan Executive committee Councillor Mrs L Walker
Hullbridge Senior Citizens Welfare
Council NW Councillor D.F. Flack
Hullhridgn Sports h Sorinl Club W) Councillor C.R. Korgan Councillor Mrs w H.Stevenson
Litter Consultative Panel (HW Councillor R.S Allen Councillor Mrs J A. Christie Councillor H.J. Handford Councillor Mrs. A.R. Hutchings Councillor Mrs. S.J. Lemon
National Housing h T.Planning Council
Eastern Regional Executive Committee CDS) Councillor R.A. Pearson
Oil Refineries Sub-Committee CDS) Councillor D.F Flack Councillor H.J Handford Councillor R.A. Pearson
Rawreth‘Village Hall Management Corn (PW Councillor P.A. Beckers
Rayleigh Age Concern WW Councillor Mrs J.M GLles
Rayleigh Grange Cornunity Association W) Councillor P A Beckers Councillor V.C. Howl&t
Rayleigh Mount vocal Committee (U) Councillor S. Cuuberland Councillor S.R Tellis
Rayleigh/Rochford Divisional Police
Liaison Committee (PW Councillor D.E. Barnes
Roach Valley Conservation Zone CDS) Councillor Mrs E.M Hart Group of Representatives Councillor A Hosking Councillor P.J Stanton Councillor D.A Weir
Rochford District Arts Council W) Councillor R.A. Amner Councillor S.R. Tellis
Rochford Health For All Action Team WW Councillor Mrs. J. Helson
Rochford Hundred Association of Parish Councils (PW Councillor C.1 Black
Rochford & District Chamber (PW Councillor V H Leach of Trade h Commerce .
ORGANISATION REPRESENTATIVES1995/96
Rochford Old Peoples Welfare Cou"crllor Hrs J.A Chrfstie committee 1 vacancy
Rochford Road Safety Study Group Councillor C Askev Councillor Hrs L. Walker
Rochford SporLs Club Councillor R A. Amner
Rochford Sports Council Counc~llor tl C Brown
Rochford Youth Srrvlce Local Management Committee Councillor Hrs H. Hunnable Councillor R A. Pearson 1 vacancy
Rural Community Council of Essex Councillor P J Stanton l Sanctuary Housing Associaclon Counclllor R A. Pearson Sliver Jubilee Centre Management Counclllor Hrs. L. Walker Committee Mr D Huskisso"
South East Essex Technology Centre Councillor Mrs E H. Hart
South East Essex Traffic Study Counc~llor C Askew Councillor D E Barnes Counc~llor P A Becker6 Councillor D F Flack Counclllor R A Pearson
Southend Airport Consultative Cou"clllor P J stanton Committee Counr~llor D A Weir
Southend Dlstricc Community Health Councillor Mrs V E Clark Council Councillor 0 F Flack Cou"clllor Mrs P n v Pearse
0 Southend & Dlstrlct Alcohol 6 Drug Advisory Committee Counc~llor Mrs E M Hart
Southend DivIsional Pollee Liaison Counc~llor H J Handford Committee
Southend & District Assoc1atlon Councrllor P A Becker5 - for Mental Health Counc~llor R E Vingoe
Southend Health Authority/ Councillor Mrs J H Glles Dlstr~ct Jolnr Consultative Committee Counc~llor Mrs P H V Pearse
Warehouse Protect Management (P&R) Counc~llor Mrs J H Glles Committee Councillor C R liorgan SCHOOL GOVERNING BODIES (P 6: R)
BY the provisions of the Education (No 2) Act 1986, all Governing Bodies of County Schools were reconstituted on 1st September 1988 and all appojntwv.:-s are for a 4 year term. Rawreth Church of England and Our Lady of R ,n:~rn +oman Catholic Schools Governing Bodies were ceconstltuted on 31st August lYtl9 and the revised constitution provides for only one appointment to be made on Ihe nomination of minor local authorities
Period Served Qpointment and Term of ---Office
Downhall Primary School 3yrs Councillor Mrs S J Lemon
Edward Francis Junior & Infants School lYr Councillor nrs P H v Pearse
Glebe Junior & Infants School Councillor D E. Barnes
Grove Junior h Infants School 3yrs COU*ClllOr Mrs J Helson
Rayleigh Junior 6 Infants School lYr Kr P Goody
Wyburns Junior & Infants School 4YTTS CouncLllpr Mrs J H G1Les
Our Lady of Ransom RC Primary School 2yrs Counc1llor Hrs w H stevenson
OUTBODREEP/COU-3 VWSl ROCHFORDDISTRICT COUNCIL
Minutes of the Planning Services Committee
AC a MeetLne. held on 18th May 1995. Present. CouncLllors Mrs. J.H. Giles (Chairman), R A. Amner. C Askew, D E Barnes, P A Beckers. M.C Brown, Mrs J A Christie, Mrs V E Clark, S Cumberland, T Fawell, G Fox, E.L Francis, Mrs H.L A Glynn, M J Handford, Mrs E M Hart, Mrs J Helson, A Hosking. V.C. Hewlett, Mrs A.R Hutchings, V.H Leach, G E Lee. Mrs S J Lemon, C R Morgan, Mrs P M.V Pearse, R A. Pearson, T.A Powell, P.J Stanton, A L Stevart, Mrs W H. Stevenson, D J Sutton, R E Vingoe, Mrs L Walker, P F A. Webster, D.A. Weir and Mrs M A. Weir
ADO~OE~~S Councillors D F Flack, N. Harris and S R Tellis
251 n1NLJTEs
Resolved that subject to the inclusion of Councillor Mrs W M Stevenson's name as having attended, the Minutes of the Meeting of 27th April 1995 be approved as a correc: record and signed by the Chairman a 257. TERnS OF REFERENCE
Members noted thesterms of reference for this Committee
253 lTE24BERS'INTEXESTS
Non-pecuniary interests relating to the Schedule of Development Applxations and Recommendations were declared as follows -
Pars 1 Councillor Mrs W M. Stevenson by virtue of acquaintance with the applicant
Para. 2 Councillors C R Morgan, Mrs W M Stevenson and Mrs L. Walker by virtue of being Hullbridge Parish Councillors
Para 5 Councillor Mrs P M V. Pearse
Para. 8 Councillor Mrs H L A Glynn
254 DE7JELOPHENTCONTROL STATISTICS (Minute 115/95)
The Committee noted the report of the Director of Development on the official countrywide statistics for the quarter ending December 1994 and congratulated the Offxers on the consistency of timescale within which Planning Applications were determined by this Authority.
255 DEVENISH SITE AND ADJOINING IAND. -RO HILL. RAYLEIGH (Minute '236/g&)
The Committee noted the joint progress report of the Director of Development and Solicltlor on the activities being carried out at the above site where authority for compliance might rest with the County Council and that a further comprehensive report would be made in due course with appropriate recommendations for regulation and control as necessary (12518) (DD,SOL) Planning Services
256. SCHEDULEOF DEVELOPKENTAPPLICATIONS AND RRCONXENDATIONS
The Director of Development submitted a Schedule for consideration and a list of Planning Applications and Building Regulation Applications decided under delegation
Resolved That decisions be made in accordance with the recommendations in the appended Schedule subject to -
Para. 1 CU/O161/95/ROC Rear of 91 High Street. RayleiFh
In accepting the recommendation for approval, Members asked that Officers monitor the site to guard against the excessive display of signs etc
Para. 4 - CU/O190/95iROC. 66 Lascelles Gadens. Rochford
m. Councillor C. Askew declared a pecuniary interest in this item and left the Meeting while the matter was discussed
Application refused for the following rear.0~1
The proposed use would be inappropriate and out of character with the residential area, resulting in increased noue, disturbance, and general activity, detrimental to the amenities enjoyed by the residents of the area
&~a. 5 - F/0143/95/ROC tevland Farm. Lower Road, Hockley
Consideration of this application was deferred for further negotiations with the applicant and Ward Members to establish a more suitable location on the site for the proposed buildings
Para 6 - F/0177/95/ROC Shangri-La, Lower Road, Hockley
NOTE Councillor T Fawell declared an indirect pecuniary interest in this Item but the matter not giving rise to debate remained in the Meeting Para 7 - GD/0176/9S/ROC Signal Cottaae. Court End. Foulness Island l Add to Condition 2 the following -
Furthermore, the existing cupboard between the fireplace and a longitudinal wall to the lounge should be retained Notwithstanding the submitted plans, the existing external kitchen door (IlOW to the proposed bathroom) shall be retained, sealed and filled behind, not removed Also the fireplace to bedroom 2 shall be retalned and details of any replacements of the more contemporary fireplaces to the balance of the roclm shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for consideration in writing prior to commencement of works.
Add Condition 3 - non-standard Condition 103 - Archaeological Record
Para 8 - RM/0149/95/ROC; 107 Recta-v Road. Rochford
In accepting the recommendation the Committee asked that a letter be sent to the County Surveyor to ascertain a sutable position for the bus stop . N""'"" services
seek assistance in overcoming the problems of on-street parking of HGVs in Rectory Road prior to the opening of Eriths Yard at 7 00 a m each morning
Resolved that the County Surveyor be approached accordingly (DD)
257 BREACHOF PUNNING CONTROLAT IAND FAST OF HE71ROAD. EAST EXD. PAGLESHAN
The Director of Development reported on the unauthorised construction of a roadway at the above site without the benefit of planning permission Members noted the site layout which fell within the Metropolitan Green Belt and a Landscape Improvement Area and considered the unauthorised construction to be contrary to Policies GBl and RC7 of the Local Plan and Policy S9 of the Essex Structure Plan, thereby causing loss of amenity to adjacent residents by virtue of noise from vehicles using this roadway and loss of privacy and security and it was
Resolved that the Solicitor be authorised to take all necessary action including the usue and service of notices and action in the Courts to 0 secure the remedying of the breach of planning control now reported. (SOL)
258. WEEKLYLIST RE-
Pursuant to Standing Order 26 2, the Chairman admitted as urgent the following two items each of which have been referred by a Member from Weekly List 266
(i) CU/O158/95/ROC Market Souare. West Street, Rochford
NOTE. Councillor Mrs J A Christie declared a pecuniary interest by virtue of a relative proposIng to rent a stall at the Rochford Antique Market and left the Meeting whilst the matter was drscussed
Resolved That the application be determined by the Director of Development in accordance with the recommendation subject to.-
0 Delete Condition 1 Insert Condition C93 for a temporary permission for two years
Amend Condition 7 to read -
All stalls associated with the holding of the Saturday market hereby permitted shall, for the duration of their use, be laid out in accordance with details to be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of the use This layout shall include the perimeter stalls opening outwards towards the pavement and premises surrounding the square
(ii) OL/0162/95/ROC Land oooosite Junction Station Road/So* Road. Hockley
NOTE. Councillor C Askew declared a non-pecuniary interest by virtue of having rented a yard on this site but remained in the Keeting and participated in the discussion and voting thereon a - Planniw services
Resolved That the application be determined by the Director of Development in accordance with the recommendation subject to the addition of two conditions and two informatives as follow-
17 A continuous low wall surmounted by railings or appropriate alternative means of enclosure shall be erected along the entire south eastern and north eastern boundaries of the site prior to the first occupation of the Nursing Home between points (a) to (e), (e) to (f), (f) to (g) and (g) to (h) as shown on the submitted drawing numbers 1837 05A and 1837 04A returned herewith, in accor&nce with details to be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority prior to cOmmenceme*t
These details shall include the overall height of the plinth wall and railings, the brick and pattern of railings to be used in any landscaping alongside the wall The maximum height of the enclosure to the site between points (e) to (f) and (f) to (g) shall not exceed one metre.
18. Notwithstanding the means of enclosure to the site referred to at Condition 17, the footway adjacent to the north eastern and south eastern boundary of the site shall be a minimum of two metres in width for its entire length and retained thereafter in that condition There shall be no encroachment whatsoever by any agreed boundary treatment as required by Condition 17 within the footway, which shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the District Highways Manager in consultation with the Local Planning Authority prior to the first occupation of the Nursing HOme
Add informatives -
1 The applicant's attention is drawn to the need pursuant to Condition 1 to provide quality landscaping about the site due to its prominence in Hockley Town Centre
2 The applicant 1s requested to use his best endeavours to ensure construction vehicles are routed so as to avoid Greensward Lane during school opening and closing times and Spa Road during the morning and afternoon rush hour peaks
- SCHEDULE OF PLANNIN G APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY
PLANNING SEKVKFS COMMITTEE 18TH MAY 1995
All planning applications are consideredagainst the background of current Town and Counhy Planning legislation, rules, orders and cnculam, and any development,stmcture and local plans wued or made thereunder In adcimon, account 1staken of any gutdancenotes, adwe and relevant pohcies tssuedby statutory authormes
Each plannmg apphcation included in this Scheduleand any attached list of apphcatlons whxh have been determmed under powers delegated to the Duector of Development 1s fiM with all papers mcludmg representationsrevved and con.wltat~onrephes as a smgle case file
All buddIng regulation apphcattons are cormdered agamst the background of the relevant buildmg regulattons and approved documents, the Building Act, 1984, together with all relevant Bntlsh Standards
The above documents can be made avadable for n~pect~onas Comnuttee background papers at the off% of the Dlrector of Development,Acacia House, East Street, Rochford. PLANNING SERVICES COMMI’ITE E 18TH MAY 1995
SCHEDULE ITEMS
1 CU/0161/95/ROC JOHN WHI’ITAM USE LAND AND RESITE AND RETAIN TIMBER BUILDING FOR STORAGE DISPLAY AND SALE OF PLANTS AND ASSOCIATED PARKING R/O 91 HIGH STREET RAYLEIGH
2 CU10186/95/ROC STEVEN GOUGH CHANGE USE OF GROUND FLOOR FROM CLASS Al SHOP To OFFICES FOR PARISH COUNCIL USE & ALTERATIONS ‘ID SHOPFRONT 98 FERRY ROAD HULLBRIDGE
3 cu/o187/95/Roc LYNNE GOWERS RETAIN USE AND WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH CONVERSION OF 0 EXISTING FARM BUILDING To RESIDENTIAL (DETACHED ANNEX FOR AGED RELATIVES) FLEMMINGS FARM FLEMMINGS FARM ROAD ROCHFORD
4 CU/O190/95/ROC LYNNE GOWERS CHANGE USE OF RESIDENTIAL UNIT To FULL TIME DAY CARENURSERYFORC-8YEAROLDS 66 LASCELLES GARDENS ROCHFORD
5 F10143/95/ROC STEVEN GOUGH ERECT THREE DETACHED PIG REARING BUILDINGS THREE FREE STANDING ANCILLARY FEED STORAGE HOPPERS AND ASSOCLATED WORKS LEYLAND FARM LOWER ROAD HGCKLEY
F/0177/95/ROC LYNNE GGWERS RETENTION OF BUILDING FOR CONTLNUED USE AS CATTERY SHANGRI-LA LOWER ROAD HCKKLEY
7 GD/0176/95/ROC JOHN WHITTAM INTERNAL ALTERATIONS INCLUDING BLOCKING UP EXTERNAL DOOR ‘IO PROVIDE BATHROOM AND RELOCATE KITCHEN SIGNAL COlTAGE COURTSEND FOULNESS
8 RM/o149/95/Roc STEVEN GOUGH ERECT 13 HOUSES COMPRISING 5 NO 3-BED LINKED- DETACHED HOUSES 4 NO 3-BED DETACHED HOUSES AND 4 NO 2 AND 3-BED SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES 107 RECTORY ROAD ROCHFORD
0 PAGE1 PLANNING SJZRVICES COMMlTTEE l 18TH MAY 1995
SCHEDULE OF DEWLOPMENT APPLICATlONS,WITH DIRECTOR’S RECOMMENDATIONS, FOR DEIERMIN ATION AT THIS COMhWMEE
1 CU/O161/95/ROCRAYLEIGH
R/O 91 HIGH STREET RAYLEIGH
USE LAND AND RESITE AND RETAIN TIMBER BUILDING FOR STORAGO DISPLAY AND SALE OF PLANTS AND ASSOCIATED PARKlNG
Apphcant SANSOMS LTD au? Pnmary ShoppmgfConservtion Area l Plannmg Aunhcatmn De&& 1 1 The apphcants are seelung a temporary two year pernussion pcndmg the lmplementat~onof an extant previous approvals for an arcade of 6 lock-up shops on the Sxe. The satefronts onto the pnvate alley way behmd prcxmsesfronting Eastwood Road wluch corm&s the II& Street with Websters Way. It 1s proposed to relocate a single storey tunber buddmg measurmg 3 5m and 6 8m wlthm the Site so that It backs onto the Raylelgb Lanes bmldmg muned~atelyto the north The bulldmg and balanceof the site 1sto be used for the purpose of display and sale of plants and related sundry Items and two car parkmg spaces are proposed within an enclosed compound currently bounded by cham-lmk fencmg and gates and some wooden boarded fencmg Vehicular access1s via WebstersWay
Relevant Hlsrorv
1 2 Plannmg permlsslon was granted on 6th July 1990 (ROC/155/90) to erect a smgle storey shoppmg arcade with car parkmg A second apphcatlon (F/O784/9o/ROC) was subsequentlysubrmtted for 6 lock-up shops with mezzanmefnxt flwr storage producmg a lugher profile and more pleasmg appearance than previous and was granted on 14th December 1990 A further pemussion 0 (F/0299/91/ROC) was given to facdltate mmor revlslons to the foregomg on 19th June 1991. Consultations and Remesentahons
1 3 The CO&Y PLANNER (SPECIALIST CONSERVATION ADVISER) acknowledges that the proposal concerns a small pxce of land, no immediately behmd the listed bmldmg (no 91, High Street), wluch can only be seenfrom the alleyway and raises no ObJectIonto the proposal
1 4 The RAYLEIGH CIVIC SOCIETY make supporttve comments,encouraged that an appropriate use 1s bemg made of the land The views of the COUNTY SURVEYOR ~111be reported verbally to the Meetmg
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15 Three NEIGHBOURING commercial occupiers have submitted wrltten representations One 0bJect.son grounds of the utdKai%n appearanceof the buddmg mapproprmte to the character of the Conservation Area, mco&xstent with current enhancementschemes and plannmg hlstory of land m vlcnnty (e g fish van departure followmg refusal adjacent Spread Eagle PH ) Also associated traffic problems The second has no ObJECtIOnto the use but 1s concerned about potential parking, congestIon and traffic problems to the rear of their premises The third has no ObJeCtIOnto the proposed use provided no other sales especiallygreepgrocery goods takes place, nor any parkmg, traffic or accessproblems arlse (from WebstersWay) Summary of Plannmp.Conalderatlons
16 In VLew of the notation of the land for retad purposes the plannmg history of the Site, and the v~cwsexpressed by the County Planner and RayleIgh CMC Society thusdevelopment proposal 1s comxderedto be unacceptablenotwnhstandmg some of the views expressedby local commercial occupiers, the applicants are prepared to accept a lemporary 2 year pemuaslon per&g nnplementatlon of the shops schemewhen ezononuc cotitloos are more favourable It IS thought to be an opportumty to Improve m a low key way this locatIon to the rear of shops and other wmrnercnl prenuses
Recommendation
17 The DIrector of Development be instructed to determme the apphcatlon on the expny of the consultation per&, subject to condmons Including the followmg -
01 NON STANDARD CONDITION Tlus permlsslon shall be for a lumted penod exptrmg on 18th May 1997 when the use of the land authorised by this perrmsslonshall cease,the associatedbutldmg and ancillary works removed and the land remstatedto the satlsfactlon of the Local PlannmgAuthority on or before that date unless a renewal of the consent has been sought and obtamed
02 NON STANDARD CONDITION Notwlthstandmg the subrmtted plans detatis of screenmg to the penmeter of the site shall be subnutted for the approval in wntmg of the Local Planmug Author@ and unplemented within three months of the date of this declslon notice
03 NON STANDARD CONDITION The exlstmg buildmg wlthm the site shall be re-located to the posItion shown on the subnutted plan wzhm three months of the date of this decision nouce Furthermore, the roof shall be colour coated m accordancewltb detads to be subrmttedfor the approval m wrltmg of the Local Plannmg Authortty wlthm tbe same tune frame Also the &splay and parkmg areaa shall be surfaced m accordancewith detads to be subnutted and agreed m writing with the Local Planmng Author@ l and nnplementedv&m 3 months of the date of this de&on notice The parkmg spacesprovided shall be retamed wlthout impedtment to their Intended use
04 NON STANDARD CONDITION All velucular accessto the site shall be obtamedvia the WebstersWay service road
PAGE 2 l 2 CU/O186195fROCPARISH OF HULLBRIDGE 98 FERRY ROAD HULLBRIDGE
CHANGE USE OF GROUND FLOOR FROM CLASS Al SHOP To OFFICES FOR PARISH COUNCIL USE & ALTERATIONS ‘IO SHOPFRONT
Apphcant HULLBRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL
Zonmg Extstmg Restdenttal
Plantuna Auohcatton Detatls
2 1 The apphcatton sne comprises one of a pair of senudetached retail untts wtth restdenttal acwmmodatton above, frontmg Ferry Road wnhm the restdenttsl area of Hullbridge
2 2 This appltcatton proposes the changeof use of the ground floor of the butldmg to a Partsh Counctl Office to be open wnhm the hours of 8 3Oamto 5 OopmMonday to Friday
Relevant Planrung Htstory
2 3 Members may recall that phunung pernusston for the change of use of the ground floor of thts butldmg to a Restaurant was refused on 7th December 1994, @lannmg reference CU/0550/94/ROC)
Consultations and Renresentations
2 4 The COUNTY SURVEYOR recommendsthat the accessand psrkmg provtston for the first floor flat be kept clear at all ttmes
2 5 The NATIONAL RIVERS AUTHORITY ratse no objections
Summarvof Planrune Constderattons
2 6 Pohcy SAT 4 of the Rochford Dtstnct Local Plan (Ftrst Revtew) presumes m favour of the change of use of retatl prenuses m residential areas to restdential use The existing retad use 1s not unrestrtcted m terms of openmg hours. However, the use of thts butldmg by the Hullbndge Partsh Council as an oftice wtll be relatively low key and unhkely to adversely effect residenttal amenny. In additton the applicants do not intend to use the prenuses for the holding of Pansh l Counctl meetings and have mdtcated theu acceptanceof planmng pernussron being granted on a personal basts Recommendatton
2 7 The Dnector of Development be mstructed to determute thts apphcatton on the exptry of all pertods of consultatton, subject to the following condtttons -
01 COMMENCE IN 5 YEARS
02 NON STANDARD CONDITION This penmsston shah be personal to the Hullbrtdge Pansh Council and shall under no ctrcumstancesenure for the benefit of the land
PAGE 3 03 NON STANDARD CONDITION Before the use hereby permttted 1sfirst commencedproviston shall be madewtthm the stte for the 0 access, parkmg and turmng of all vehtcles vtsitmg the site (mcludmg those associatedwith the first floor residenttat accommodatton)III accordancewtth detads which shall previously have been submuted to and approved m wrmng by the Local Plannmg Authonty Thereafter, such access, parkmg and tummg provtsion shall be retamed m the approved form and used for no other pose 04 NON STANDARD CONDITION The use hereby permttted shah not operate outstde the hours of 8 30am to 5 tXpm Monday to Saturday, wnh no working at all on Sundays and Public Holidays unless otherwtse agreed m wrmng by the Local Plsnnmg Authorny
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l l 3 CU/0187/95/ROC PARISH OF ROCHFORD
FLEMMINGS FARM FLEMMINGS FARM ROAD ROCHFORD
RETAIN USE AND WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH CONVERSION OF EXISTING FARM BUILDING ‘IO RESIDENTIAL (DETACHED ANNEX FOR AGED RELATIVES)
Appltcant MR AND MRS A CLARKE
amng Metropohtan Green Belt
3 1 The appltcatton sateis at the very end of FlemmmgsFarm Road, adJacentto the Publtc F&path no 30 An existmg buddmg wrthm the group of buddmgs together wrth the mam farmhouse has been converted into a separateumt of restdential accommcdat~onwithout the benefit of planning pemslon and this spphcatton seeks to regulanse the unauthorised use The agent advises aged parents of the apphwnts have occupted the convertedbmldmg forwell over a year, they imttally lived m the Farmhousewtth the apphcantsbut found this arrangementinpracttcable due to narrow l wmdmg stans
3 2 ROCJIFORD PARISH COUNCIL objects to the proposal for reasons that it does not accord wtth the development plan, would affect a right of way and ts w&m the Roach Valley Nature Conservatton Zone
3 3 The CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER has no obJecttonsm prmctple The
3 4 BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY 1sconcerned that an ancientbridle nght may extst over the lure of the extstmg footpath, whtch may be affectedby the proposed development
3 5 In response to SITE AND PRESS NOTICES and N’EIGHBOUR NOTIFICATION five rephes have been recetved, mainly expressing concern regardmg the obstruction to the pubhc footpath, but also addmonal development m the green belt Mtss J MacComrell coordmater of the ROACH VALLEY NATURE CONSERVATION GROUP objects on snmlar grounds (The footpath issue 1sa seperatematter whtch IS bemg dealt wtth by the County Surveyor).
0 * Summary of Planmna Considerations
3 6 The main planmng Issues relating to thts apphcatlon are whether there are spectal ctrcumstances whtch would allow the development to remam III view of the location wuhm the green belt, the Roach Valley Nature Conservatton Zone and a SpecndIan&ape Area
3 7 In support of the apphcatton the agent acting on behalf of the apphcants state that the conversion mvolved an extstmg buddmg wnbm the farmyard and to provide accommodation for elderly parents who suffer 111health who requue substantial support from the apphcants A letter of supper is subrmtted from the parents GeneralPractittoner whtch concludes tt 1sadvisable for them to be wtth thetr daughter and have accommodattonaccording to theta needs In order to retam the amexe, the apphcants would be prepared to accept cot&tons requtrmg that any permrsston granted be of a temporary and personal nature and that the annexe will not be sold off independently from the mam dwelling A Legal Agreement would also be constdered by the applicants
PAGE 5 3 8 Pohcy GB5 of the Rochford Dlstnct Local Plan Fnst Revtew statesthat plannmg pernusslon may be granted for the changeof use of substantmland attractrve redundant buddmgs w~thm the green 0 belt subJect to certam crlterla bemg satisfied Proposals for conversion to dwelhngs wdl be pernutted only exceptlonally, havmg regard to the terms of the pohc~ GBl and GB3 Furthermore, recently revlsed gmdance contamed m Plannmg Policy Gmdance Note no 2 r&erateS the advlce m PPG7 aud sets out the need for Local Plannmg Authormes to Include m their Development PIan @CM for the re-use of buddmgs m green belts and for the need for Local Plannmg Authormes to exammeapphcatlons for restdential use with particular care The personal c~rwmstances which have lead to the conversmn of the exlstmg buddmg to a separateumt of accommodationare not considered to be sufficient Justlficaflon for the relaxation of strmgent green belt pohcles and the development IS clearly contrary to the adopted pohc~ contamed wIthin the Rochford Dlstrtct Local Plan First Review
Recommendation
3 9 The DIrector of Development recommends that this apphcatlon should be refused for the following reason
01 NON STANDARD REFUSAL The Rochford District Local Plan Fast Review shows the site to be witbm the Metropolitan Green Belt and the proposal 1sconsrdered to be contrary to Policies GBI and GB5 of the Local Plan and l to Pohcy $9 of the Essex Structure Plan Within the Green Belt as defined in these poltc~es, planmng pernusslon wdl not be gven, except m very speed circumstances,for the cotlStruchon of new bmldmgs or for the changeof use or extension of exlstmg bmldmgs (other than reasonable extenslom to existing dwellmgs as defined m Pohcles GB2 and GB7).
It 1s the opunon of the Local Plannmg Authority that, in this case, no excepttonal cn-cumstances exist suffkrent to Just@ ovemdmg the strong presumption agamstdevelopment in the Green Belt Furthermore, the proposal is contrary to Policy RC7 of the Rochford Dlsmct Local Plan Fmst Review m that it mcludesma.or restoration of a farm buddmg including complete urbamsation of Its elevations losmg its orlgmal appearance m au area of the countryside which provides slgruficant recreation for town dwellers
It 1sthe opuuon of the Local Plannmg Authonty that, to atlow the developmentto remam, would result m detriment to the amenma of the rural area and ser1ou.sharm to the suns and ObJectlvesof Green Belt Pohcy It may also result in addmonal pressure to pemut solar uses in other locations withm the Green Belt, the cumulatwe effect of wkch would senously affect the amemtlesof the rural areas . :
PAGE 6 ,’------,,...___-----__---- ;;:II’I’ :,/’,/::3’ ’,;: ‘:,/:’::; ri 4 0 CU10190/95lRCC PARISH OF HAWKWELL 66 LASCELLES GARDENS ROCHFORD
CHANGE USE OF RESIDENTIAL UNIT To FULL TIME DAY CARE NURSERY FOR W3 YEAR OLDS
Apphcant SALLY PUGH
Zonmg Residential Planmna Apohcatlon Detads
41 The apphcatmn We IS on th? north east comer of the junction of Lascelles Gardens and Rectory Avenue
42 The proposal 1sto change the use of the exlstmg bulldmg to a full-time day care nursery for 0 to 8 year olds
Relevant Plamung &story
. 43 The existmg smgle storey buddmg at the site has a floor area of some 100 square metres and was purpose bmlt as a Doctor’s surgery m the early 1980’s The entire area at the rear of the buddmg was hard surfaced and used for car parkmg by visitors to the Site and the surgery was operated without an appomtment system by one Doctor The site subsequently became surplus to requirements on completion of a replacementsurgery opposite
44 Planmng permission was refused on 14th. November 19% under reference F/0701/9O/ROC for the demolmon of the exlstmg buildmg and construction of a two storey, 10 no bedroomed rest home
45 Planning permission was granted on 11th December 1991 under reference CU/O704/91iROC for the change of use to residentnd and such use was taken up, although the buddmg 1s currently vacant
46 Under reference CU/O364/94/ROC, planmng penmssion was refused on 1st September 1994 for the change of use from resldentlal to a 25 place day care nursery for chddren aged between 6 weeks and 5 years
0 47 The reasons for refusal related to the proposed use bemg mapproprnue and out of character, resultmg m Increasednoise. dtstnrbanceand general act~ty, detnmental to the amemt1e.senjoyed by restdentsand inadequateon-site parkmg provision
Consultations and Representations
48 HAWKWELL PARISH COUNCIL ObJeCtSto the proposal on the grounds of msuKicient on-site parkmg provlslon winch would result m short term parkmg takmg place on the highway, to the detrunent of hlghway safety and nmsanceto nelghbourmgproperties The
49 CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL HE&l% OFFICER has no ObJectionsin pnnciple 4 10 The COUNTY SURVEYOR leavesconslderatlon of the highway imphcatlons to the discretion of the Councd In responseto
PAGE 7 . 4 11 SITE AND PRESS NOTICES and NEIGHBOUR NOTLFICATTON 8 letters and 2 penttons carrying a total of 58 signatureshave been recetved, all ObJectmgto the proposal on the grounds of mapproprtate development, mcreasednoise, disturbance and general activity and parkmg and 0 traffic problems One letter of support has also been received
Summary of PlannmrrConstderattons
4 12 Although the Council 1s sympathettcto the need for nursery provtston in the Dtstnct. such uses have to be carefully constdered m relatton to then impact on the amernttes of the ad~ouung restdenttal area and the overall traffic generanon and parkmg provtston requued. Members wdl recall the problems whtch arose at 179, London Road, Rayletgh, where a chddren’s nursery was operatmg in a semt-detachedhouse servedby a shared drtveway
4 13 The location of such uses IS, therefore, a prnne phanmngconstderatton and sites tn very close proxtmtty to restdenttalproperties need to he carefidly considered
4 14 The apphcatton satets relattvely small but the buddmg IS detached,and m a corner location at the Junction of Iascelles Gardensand Rectory Avenue
4 15 The prevtous appltcatton for a nursery use was for a total of 25 children and no sigmficant alterations were proposed to the parkmg area at the rear of the site 0 4 16 In support of the current applicatton the spphcant proposesto restrict the total number of children to 20, 9 of whtch wtll be under 2 years of age and therefore not so involved m outside activtties and full occuuancvwdl occur usuahv between @XHland I700 hours The aoolicant statesthat the premtseshave been regtsteredby So&al Servmesand approved by Southend Ftre Department.
4 17 The apphcatton proposesa rearrangement of open area of the site It will provide a parkmg area and accessthereto, a play area on the remamderof the area at the rear, to erect fencing between the play and parking areasand to provide landscapedstrips adjacentto the resrdenttalproperties in Las&es Gardens and Rectory Avenue These proposals will have the effect of placmg the outdoor play area towards the Rectory Avenue frontage and, therefore, not dnectly abuttmg and as remote as possible from the rear sntmg out areas of the gardens of adlacent dwellmgs The separatmgfence will also preclude the play area spdlmg over onto the parkmg area and provtde a fence and car parkmg buffer to the adjacentproperty m Iaacelles Gardens
4 18 The appltcatton mcludes 6 on-site car parkmg spaces, 1 per full-tune member of staff (or equtvalent) plus 2 for vtsttors or parents cars This level of provision seemsacceptable given the location of the sate,on street parkmg avadabdtty and the car pat-lung standard whtch reqnnes 1 spaceper full-tune employee(or equtvalent)wnhm certam caseswhen necessaryadequate parkmg and waumg spacefor vlsttors or parents cars 0 4 19 Although there has been considerableob]ectlon from neighbours, the proposed reduced number of chddren and the addmortalmeasures set out above wtll go some way to lessenmgany unpact on the surroundmg residential area and, subject to condmons as set out below, the proposed use may be constdertxi acceptablem this location
Recommendatton
4 20 The Dtrector of Developmentrecommends that tius application should be approved subject to the followmg condmons.
01 TEMPORARY PERMISSION-LAND Thts pernnsston shall be for a lrnuted permd exptrmg on 31st May 1996 when the use authorrsed by thts consent shall ceaseunless a renewal of the consent has been sought and obtained from the Loyal Plannmg Authority
PAGE 8 02 PARKING AREA-PROVIDE & RETAIN l 03 NON STANDARD CONDITION The nursery use hereby perrmtted shall not operate outsIde the hours of 0700 and 1900, Monday to Friday, 0800 and 1300 on Saturdaysand not at all on Sundaysand Bank Hohdays
04 NON STANDARD CONDITION The premises shall be used as a Day Nursery and for no other purpose, includmg any other purpose wulun Class Dl of the Scheduleto the Town and Country Planmng (Use Classes)Order 1987 or m any provlslon equvalent to that Class m any statutory mstrument revokmg and re- enactmg that order
OSNON STANDARD CONDITION The use hereby permitted shall be for a maximum number of 20 chddren, at least 9 of whxh shall be under 2 years of age and only 2 shall be aged over 5 years. Those chddren over 5 years shall only be accommodatedbetween the hours of 0800 to C900 and 15.15 to 1900 snd not at any other time
06 NON STANDARD CONDITION Prior to the commencementof the developmenthereby permitted, details of the proposed plantmg m the areas marked A to B and B to C on the approved plan dare stamped 11th April 1995 shall be subnutted to and approved by the Local Plannmg Authority Such approved plantmg shall be carrxd out and completed pnor to the first use of the bmldmg hereby permitted
07 NON STANDARD CONDITION The proposed fences mdlcated D to E and F to G to H to I on the approved plan date stamped 11th April 1995 shall be 1 8 metre htgh close boarded am-lerected prior to the first use of the buddmg hereby permItted and thereafter retained m those pasltlons
68 NON STANDARD CONDITION The ouulde play area shall be restrIcted to that area nxhcated cross hatched on the approved plan dated 11th Aprd 1995 and at no tune shall the parkmg acd manoeuvrmg area be used for any actlvltles other than 1t.smtended purpose
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: ,’ 5 F/0143/95/RGC!PARISH OF HULLBRIDGE 0 LEYLAND FARM LOWER ROAD HOCKLEY ERECT THREE DETACHED PIG REARING BUILDINGS THREE FREE STANDING ANCILLARY FEED STORAGE HOPPERS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
Apphcant T M PATCHING ESQ
Zonmg MGB/Landscape ImprovementArea/Coastal Protectton Belt
Total Floor Area 1036m sq
Planmnr Auphcatton Detads
5 1 The apphcatton satecomprises part of OS 5C!& frontmg Lower Road Hock& north east of tts Junction wnh Church Road and east of Hullbndge village
5 2 The site t.sset wtth m a charactensttcally open la&cape w~thm the Crouch valley and contams an assortment of small butldmgs, structures and enclosures assoctated wtth the applmant‘s agricultural acttvtties on the site
5 3 Thts apphcatton proposes the erection of three hvestock buddmgs for the housmg of pigs, located parallel to the eastern boundary of the site.
Relevant Plannmg Htstoty
5 4 Planmng permtsston was refused on l/10/91, for the erection of a stable block on land overlappmg the northern ttp of this site
5 5 On 16th December 1993, an apphcatton seektug a determmatton m respect of detads of sttmg, destgn and external appearanceof a ‘general purpose barn’ was subnutted under the General Development Order, however, this was subsequentlywtthdrawn, (ref-DPD/O629/93/ROC).
5 6 An apphcatton for a Lawful Development Cetttficate m respect of a ‘general purpose barn’ was refused on 10111194,(ref- LDC/O514/94/RDC)
5 7 Members may recall that plannmg penmsston for a ‘General Purpose Barn’ was granted by the Secretary of State for the Envtronment on l/12/94 followmg an appeal agamst nondetermmatton, (ref.F10257/94/ROC) The footmgs for this butldmg have recently been constructed Consultattom and Renresentahons
5 8 Four letters of representation have been received from LOCAL RESIDENTS ob~ectmgm the mam on the followmg grounds
concern regardmg future restdenttaldevelopment - mcreascddangers from slow movmg vehicles - concern regardmg storage & dtsposal of effluent - livestock bmldmgs consideredto be too close to dwellings - potenttal for nmsance - proposed buddmgs are too large form the sate - eaah bund already constructed on-sate
5 9 HULLBRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL - concerns expressed regardmg stze and smng of buddmgs, potential for smell nmsance,proxumty of hvestock bmldmgs to dwellmgs, two accesses on to Lower Road
PAGE 10 5 10 COUNTY PLANNER (SPECIALIST CONSERVATION ADVISOR) - IKI obpztlons to the proposal, recommendsIandxapmg wtth nattve species l
5 11 NATIONAL RIVERS AUTHORITY - recommendsthe tmposttton of a condttion relating to the storage of chemtcals, fuels etc and offers techmcal advtce on the storage of sdage and slurry, together wtth surface water dramage
5 12 ANGLIAN WATER - no comments
5 13 CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL HMLTH OFFICER - constders there to be potential for odour nmsance. whrlst thts may be reduced by proper standards of management,this may be further reduced by relocatmg the livestock buildmgs further away from extstmg dwellings Condtttons are recommendedregarding the storage and dtsposal of foul waste and the burning of waste on the sate
Summary of Planruns Considerations
5 14 When determtmng the non-determinatton appeal relatmg to the ‘general purpose barn’, the Department of the Envtronment Inspector accepted the operation of an mtenstve farmmg enterprise on tlus site In addmon, the mspeetor also acceptedthat the barn was necessaryfor the agncultural use of the sateand was not vtsually mappropriate m tlua snuation 0
S 15 Gtven the fundamental commentsprevtously made by the Department of the Envnonment, the principle of further agnculhual bmldmgs requmedm conJuncttonwtth the agncuhural enterprtse already on-sate,IS estabhshed
5 16 Consequently,the prutctple plannmg comtderattons relatmg to this apphcation concern detads of siting, design, external appearanceand the envtronmentalhealth Issuesconcermng hvestock
5 17 The elevations of the proposed buildmgs are not untypical bemg blockwork wtth dark starned ‘yorkshue boarding’ under a corrugated asbestossheet roof to a maxmutmheight of 5 4m
5 18 The proposed bmldmgs are grouped close to the approvedsttmg of the ‘general purpose barn’ and would b-eread m the context of netghbourmgbuddmgs outstde the sue
5 19 It would appmr that the potential for nuisance to existmg dwellmgs reduces the further away the buddmgs are located However, the further to the north and/or west the hvestock bmldmgs are located, the greater arguably the vlsti unpact ~111be UI an area of Green Belt destgnatedas a Landscape Improvement Area and Coastal Protection Belt Thts aspect 1s currently bemg dmxssed wnh the applmant’s planning agent and the outcome of these discussions ~111be 0 reported verbally to the Planmng ServicesComnuttee meetmg
5 20 The Dtrector of Developmentto be mstmcted to determutethe application sublect to sahsfactory outcome of current dtscusstonsand the condtttons to mclude -
01 COMMENCE IN 5 YEARS
02 NON STANDARD CONDITION Under no cmxnnstancesshall the buddmgs hereby pernutted be used, other than solely for the purposes of agrtculture as defmed by Section 336(l) of the Town and Country Planmng Act 1990 (amended)
03 NON STANDARD CONDITION The use of the buddmgs hereby permttted shall at no tmre operate mdependentlyof the remamder of the Leyland Fameholding mdtcatedon the approved plan UbU536PAGE 11 04 MATERIALS FOR EXTERNAL USE 0 05 LANDSCAPING SCHEME - DETAILS 05 GROUND/FLOOR LEVELS
07 NON STANDARD CONDITION There shall be no burmng of manure, beddmgor other waste materials on thts sate
08 NON STANDARD CONDITION No works of constructton reqnred for the nnplementationof any part of the developmenthereby permtttcd shall commencennttl detarls of a sattsfactory means of stormg and/or dtsposmg of ltvestock effluent have been submnted to and approved m wrttlng by the Local Plannmg Authortty Under no circumstancesshall any of the buddmgs hereby pertmtted be used for the accomrnodattonof lwestoek except as m accordancewtth an approved scheme of detarls for the storage and/or dtsposal of lwestock effluent
09 NON STANDARD CONDITION Before they are first used, any factlther for the storageof oils, fuels or chemtcalsshall be stted on impervious bases surrounded by impervious bund walls The volume of the bunded compound shall be at least eqnvalent to the capacttyof the tank or contamer plus 10% If there is mnlttple tankage, the compound shall be at least qutvalent to the capacity of the largest tank or contamer, l or the capactty of the utterconnectedtanks or contamers plus 10% All fillmg pomts, vents, gauges and srght glassesshall be located wtthm the bund The dramage system of the bund shall be sealed wtth no dtscharge to any watercourse, land or underground strata Assoctated ptpe work shall be located aboveground level snd protected from accrdentaldamage All fillmg pomts and overflow pope outlets shall discharge downwards mto the bund Thereafter such facthoes shall be retamed in the approved form
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,(“; 6 F/Ol77/95/ROC PARISH OF HULLBRIDGE
SHANGRI-LA LOWBR ROAD HOCKLEY
RETENTION OF BUILDING FOR CONTINUED USE AS CA’ITERY
Apphcant MR & MRS S WAKELING
Zomng Metropohtan Green Belt Plamunn Aoohcatton Detatls
6 1 The apphcatton site IS on the north side of Lower Road, cast of the lunctton wtth Rosihan Drove
6 2 The apphcatton seeksretrospective plamung permission for the erectton of strucrures and the use of part of the sue as a cattery.
Relevant Planning Htstoty
6 3 It became apparent m 1986 that there were vartous breachesof plm control takmg place at the sue and, m order to regularise these matters, plannmg permtsston was granted for a smgle storey rear extenaton roof alterattonsand use of land as restdenttal garden and the erection of a wall, subject to condmons and a legal agreement which reqmred, mter-aha, cettam structures, buddmgs and a swmunmg pool to be removed, a wall to be reduced m he&t, a vehtcular access to be closed and a conservatory at the rear to be removed In addmon the Condihoris and legal agreement requu’ed that no structures, etc be erected on the land the subject of the apphcatton and that tt be used only as a restdenttalgarden These requtrementswere satisfiedat the ume
6.4 In 1992, It was brought to the Counctl’s attention that several strucrures had been erected on the land wtthout the benefit of plannmg permtsston, but that the use of the structures for housmg cats was very low-key and at the time it was not expedient to pursue the matter
6 5 Recently, however, the number of structureShas mcreasedand a lmence has been granted for the boardmg of 33 cats, the majority of whtch are rescued by the R S PC A and sent to the sue pendmg re-hommg Consultattons and Reoresentattons
6 6 HULLBRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL has no objections subject to a maxmmm number of cats l bemg boarded at any one ttme Concern was also expressedregardmg vehmular egress from the site and the need to provtde turnmg arrangementswnhm the site
6 7 The CHIEF ENYIRONMENTAL HEAUI’H OFFICER has no oblecttons m prmciple subject to no bummg of waste and no boardmg of dogs
6 8 The comments of the COUNTY SURVEYOR ratses no objectton m prmctple but IS gtvmg further constderattonto measuresregarding traffic safety and the provision of a turning area any further comments/condittonswdl be reported verbally to the meetmg
6 9 In response to SITE AND PRESS NOTICES no rephes have been recetved Summary of Plannma Considerattons
6 10 The determming tssuesrelatmg to thts apphcation are whether the commercial use is conalder& acceptablem thts green belt locatton and the mtphcattons for traffic generatton
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6 11 The use has obviously been operatmg for some ttme and, even though the use has mtensified recently, there has not appearedto be any stgmficant outward appearanceof thts Furthermore, a cattery use IS one whtch has prevtously been constdered acceptable wnhm the l green belt, subject to restrtcttonsof numbers and satisfactory parkmg proviston
Recommendation
6 12 The Dnector of Developmentrecommends that this apphcatton should be approved subject to the followmg condmom
01 NON STANDARD CONDITION The pemussion hereby granted shall relate to the use as a cattery for the boardmg of cats The total number of cats boarded at the site shall not exceed 33 at any one ttme and the total number of structures at the site used m connectton wnh the housmg of cats shall not exceed those mdtcatedon the approvedplan drawmg no 6112/95/R unless otherwtse agreed, m writmg by the Local Planrung Authorny 02 NON STANDARD CONDITION Within 3 months of the date of the penmssion hereby granted, detads of the proposed method of storage and dtsposal of hqmd and sohd atumal/vegetable wastes and associated cormunmated waters shall be submttted to the Local Planmng Authonty and such detatls shall be rmplemented wtthm 6 months of the date of the pemussion hereby granted l 03 NON STANDARD CONDITION Wnhm 3 months of the date of the permisstonhereby granted, provision shall be made within the curtdage of the stte for the parking and turmng of all vehtcles regularly visttmg the stte. Such detads shall prevtously have been agreed, m wrttmg, by the Local Plamung Author@ Such parkmg and tummg spaceshall be retamedand used solely for ns Intended purposes and shall be kept clear of any unpedunentto such use
04 BURNING OF WASTE hiATERL4L.S
m
PAGE 14 - 0 7 GD10176/95fRQCPARISH OF FOULNFSS SIGNAL COTTAGE COURTSEND FOULNESS
INTERNAL ALTERATIONS INCLUDING BLOCKING UP EXTERNAL DOOR ‘ICI PROVIDE BATHROOM AND RELOCATE KITCHEN
Apphcant LAND AGENT MOD
Zomng Rural Area beyond the Metro&tan Green Belt
Planmng Aonhcatron Detads
7 1 This proposal seeks Internal and consequentexternal alterations to improve the property to bnng It mto habttable condmon
7 2 The property 1s a smgle storey Grade II Listed Bmldmg and 1s located m the small hamlet of Courtsend on the northeastern extremeof FoulnessIsland
Consultatronsand Renresentattons
73 The COUNTY PLANNER (SPECIALIST CONSERVATION ADVISER) raises no Oblectlon and recommendsthat consent1s granted
7 4 The ANCIENT MONUMENTS SOCIETY have no adverse observations to make on the proposed works
7 5 The COUNTY SURVEYOR leavesthe matter to the dtscretion of the Local Plamung Authonty
76 The ROCHFORD HUNDRED AMENITIES SOCIETY state that they wdl support any comments from the PARISH COUNCIL who have not responded at the time thts report was drafted
Summarvof Plamung Constderattons
7 7 The proposed alteratrom to the Ltsted Buddmg are wholly m keepmg wtth the appearanceand character of the dwelhng and wdl ensure that thts attracttve boarded buddmg with slate roof 1s retamed and continues to make a useful contnbution to the landscape
Recommendanon
7 8 The Dtrector of Development be mstmcted to advtse, on expny of the consultation penod, the Mmmstry of Defence that the Dlstnct Couucll rat.%+ no objection to the proposal sublect to conditions mcludmg the followmg -
01 COMMENCE IN 5 YEARS
02 NON STANDARD CONDITION The matertals used in construcuon shall match those of the extstmg buddmg and samples of all matertals to be used shall be subrmtted to and approved m wrttmg by the Local Plamung Authorny prtor to commencementand the use of these agreed materials shall be strtctly adhered to
PAGE 15
8 RM10149/951ROCPARISH OP HAWKWELL
107 RECTORY ROAD ROCHFORD
ERECT 13 HOUSES COMPRISING 5 NO 3-BED LINKED-DETACHED HOUSES 4 NO 3- BED DETACHED HOUSES AND 4 NO 2 AND 3-BED SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES
Apphcant MRS E E TIPPING
zomng~ Resldentlal
Frontage 57m Site Area 124 acres(0 54ha ) Dcnslty 10 48dpa (26dp ha )
Plannm~ ADphwtlOn Details
8 1 The apphcatron Site comprises a large detacheddwellmg with outbuddmgs m a mature garden contammg a number of preservedtrees and measuring 1 24 acres The site 1sbounded to the east. west and south by Eclths budders merchants,ulth a frontage of 57m to Rectory Road
8 2 Ttns apphcatlon proposes the erectIon of 13 dwellmgs mfonually grouped around an estate road 0 a-s on to Rectory Road arid IS submIttedas a reserved matters apphcatlon under the exlstmg outhne pernusslon
8 3 In 1986 outbne planmr@pernusslon was granted for resldentlal development on part of thussite together with land to the rear of Banyard Way, (ROC/351/86)
8 4 Two detaki applications for resldentlal developmentwere refused m 1989 on the grounds of - cramped layout, unacceptableimpact due to proxmuty of dwellings to commercial use, poor enclosure and effect on preservedtrees
8 5 Outlme planmng pemusslon was granted for the restdentmldevelopment of tlus Site m 1989, (ref ROC/917/89) Subject to a legal agreementrequning the eventual future redevelopment of the adjacent bmlders merchants This creatmg a cornprehensIverestdentml redevelopment of the overall sne lmked to the stoppmg-upof the Rectory Road accessand constructIon of an accessof the exlstmg spur off Banyard Way
8 6 The above outlme plamnng permlsslon was renewed on 15th November 1993, hence the Site has an extant pemnsslon for the prmclple of resIdentId development sub@ to the provlslons of the 0 previous legal agreement
8 7 An application for approval of reservedmatters was subnutted on 9th September 1994, however ths apphcatlon was subsequentlywIthdrawn to allow dIscussIonswltb the apphcant’s plannmg agent to contmue and revlslons to the schemeto be made
Consultations and ReoresentatIons
8 8 Letters of repcesentakon have been recewed from 3 LOCAL RESIDENTS ObJectmgon the followmg grounds
- further resldenual development/numbersof dwellmgs exceSSlve addltlonal nmsanceto res1dent.sof Rectory Road - removal of trees - future development of adJacentland loss of the exlstmg bmldmg on-site future vekncular accessonto Banyard Way
PAGE 16 P WI544 8 9 ROCKFORD HUNDRED AMENlTIEs SOCIETY would prefer to see the exlstmg dwellmg on the site retamcd and consider that no further housmg 1s reqmred m thus area, also question whether the adJaMIt mdustnal use ~111remain If thLFsite 1sdeveloped for resldentnd purposes
8 10 The COUNTY SURVEYOR rases no ObJectionsand recommendsa number of mmor changes to the layout
8 11 The COUNTY PLANNER (SPECIALIST ARCFUEOLOGIC!AL ADVICE) recommends a watchmg brief
8 12 COUNTY PLANNER (ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES BRANCH) recommend the use of quahty materials parucularly on the plots near to Rectory Road
8.13 NATIONAL RIVERS AUTHORITY raise no obJectIonsand offer techmcal advice
8 14 ANGLIAN WATER - no comments
8 15 RAILTRACK - no obJe&on m prmclple
Summarv of Plannmg Considerations
8 16 The previous plannmg penmss~onsreferred to above established the principle of raldentlal development on the; site. Furthermore, the previous legal agreementrequnes that at such tune as the commercial use of Erltbs builders yard ceases,this land shall be developed for resldentlal purposes takmg a smgle vehicular accessfrom Banyard Way Consequentlythe layout of thy site takes vehicular accessoff Rectory Road but m the long term IS reqmred to make provlsion for through access onto nelghbounng land both sides and to take account of the proxumty of cmmnerclal uses to proposed dwelhngs These rcquuements together with the large number of preserved trees on the Sne impose s~gmticantconstram~~ on the developmentof the site These constramts were recogmsed m the con&uonal outhne approval on the .sltewhich did not specify any particular number of umts or density
8 17 The layout proposed by dus apphcatlon follows negotlatlons with Oflicers, the number of dwedlmgs has reduced s~gmficantly from the 19 origmally proposed m the 1994 withdrawn reserved matter apphcatlon In addltlon, the dlsposttlon of car parkmg spaceshas nrq~roved, together with private amemty spaceprovlsion and the proxumty of dwelhngs to preserved trees. 8 18 However, a condltlonal reqmrement of the previous outlme permission was that the layout shall have satisfactory regard to the commercial uses on the builders yard It IS consIdered that the proposal development may be lmproveci m tlus respect The development 1s also required to mcorporate the County Surveyors recommendationsand further improvements are sought m relation to the preserved trees Dlscusz~onsare currently takmg place with the apphcantsplamung agents to resolve these outstandmgmatters
8.19 That subject to the receipt of revised drawmgs resolvmg the outstandmgmatters listed above, the Dnector of Development be mstructed to determine this reserved matter application (The con&Ions on the orlgmal outhne pemmsslonwill remam to be comphed with therefore the only adchtlonai condmons ~111relate to the d&ads of the revlsed plans)
PAGE 17 xat :ion Plan RESIDEWE% DEvELoRrIENp SITE eI.,,,,."r,-.
107 RECIY)RYROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX. ,Q M 3 All l DELEGATED PLANNING DECISIONS - 18th Mav 1995 I have decided the followmg applications m accordancewtth the poltcy of delegation
ADlOlC4/95/ROC APPROVE DISPLAY TWO NON-ILLUMINATED ADVERTISEMENTS (FRONT ELEVATION) ERNEST DOE & SONS LTD WEIR POND ROAD ROCHFORD ERNEST DOE & SONS LTD
AD/0127/95lROC APPROVE EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED PROJECTING HANGING SIGN 29 HIGH STREET RAYLEIGH BYFORDS FAMILY BUTCHERS
CU/O122/95iROC APPROVE CONVERSION OF FIRST & SECOND FLOOR TO 3 BED-SIT UNITS HORNERS CORNER EAST STREET ROCHFORD ADRIAN CHAPMAN
0 CU/O125/95/ROC APPROVE CHANGE USE OF DENTAL SURGERY TO TWO SELF CONTAlNED FLATS IA WEST STREET ROCHFORD MR A MCGRATH
F/M)77/95/ROC APPROVE ERECT CONSERVATORY To SIDE TWO GROUND FLCOR BAY WINDOWS WITH CANOPY OVER TO FRONT AND PITCHED ROOF lD EXISTING GROUND FLOOR REAR PROJECTION RAMBLERS LODGE HILLSIDE ROAD RAYLxEIGH MR AND MRS BP.IDGE
F/OO81/95lROCAPPROVE PART TWO STOREY/FIRST FLOOR FRONT EXTENSION WITH PITCHED ROOF OVER 49 MAIN ROAD HOCKLEY T STEVENS ESQ
F/CQ83/95/ROCAPPROVE ERECTION OF 2 NO 4-BED DETACHED HOUSES WITH SEMI-INTEGRAL GARAGES (I, 290 EASTWOOD ROAD RAYLEIGH SPECIALIST BUILDING SERVICES FlCQ84/95/ROCAPPROVE ERECTION OF FACTORY WlTH STORAGE AREAS AND ANCILLARY OPFlCJZS AND ASSOCIATED EXTERNAL CAR PARKING/SERVICE YARD AND DRAINAGE WORKS LAND WEST OF MILLHEAD WAY PURDEYS WAY ROCHFORD EMPRESS GARLAND LTD
Fi0085/95/ROC APPROVE ERECT TWO DETACHED BUNGALOWS (REVISION TO PLOTS 7 & 8 PEWED UNDER PLANNING REFERENCE F/0279/94/ROC) 13 DEEPDENE AVENUE RAYLEIGH MR C EAST
PAGE 1 F/CO86/95iROCAPPROVE ERECT TWO SlGREY BLOCK OF 6 STARTER FLATS WITH PARKING LAYOUT & AMENITY AREA AT REAR EVANGELICAL CHURCH ROCHEWAYROCHFORD FENNELL AND ROBERTSLTD F/oO87/95/ROC APPROVK ERECT TWO STORE-f REAR EXTENSION (RAISING RIDGE HEIGHT) WITH FRONT & REAR DORMER WINDOWS 50 RECTORY ROAD RGCHFORD N BROWNLEE
FICQ88/95/ROC APPROVE SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION 40 LOWER ROAD HULLBRIDGE MR AND MRS P WITHERS
F/@l90/95/ROC APPROVE SITE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR USE DURING AIRCRAFT RESTORATJON ADJ EASTERN PERIMETER SOUTHEND AJRPGRTROCHFORD DAVID GRIFFITHS
F/0093/95/ROC REFUSE ERECT SEVEN NO 2 BED HOUSES, NINETEEN NO 3 BED HOUSES AND FOUR NO 4 BED HOUSES WITH ASSOCIATED GARAGES AND ROAD LAYOUT ENGINEERING WORKS ST THOMAS’ROAD SOUTH FAMBRlDGE FAlRCLOUGH HOMES LTD
01 OVERDEVELOPMENT OF SITE
FlCC94/95/ROCAPPROVE ERECT REAR DORMER RAYMONDS FARM CREEKSEA ROAD CANEWDON MR J BROWN
F/OO96/95/ROCAPPROVE TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND SINGLE STOREY SIDE & REAREXTENSIONS WITH PROVISION OF CANOPY TO FRONT 15 GOOSE COTTAGES CHELMSFORD ROAD RAmTH MR & MRS FAGG
F/0099/95lROC APPROVE WIDENING OF EXISTING VEHICULAR CROSSOVER 153 EASTWOOD ROAD RAYLEIGH MR AND MRS BAINES F/0100/95/ROC APPROVE FORMATION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS 171 HIGH STREET GREAT WAKERING MR & MRS WATSON
F/0101/95/ROC APPROVE SINGLE S’IGREY REAR EXTENSION AND ADD PITCHED ROOF OVER EXISTING GARAGE 194 RECTORY ROAD HAWKWELL MR D ROWLEY
PAGE 2 F/0105/95/ROC APPROVE RETAIN 2 2 METRE FENCE 0 LAND CORNER OF POYNTERS LANE/ WAKERING ROAD GREAT WAKERING J STEWARD
F/01 14/95/ROC REFUSE ERECT DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE WITH PYRAMID SHAPED ROOF INCORPORATING CLOCK FEATURE ‘IO FRONT OF DWELLING THE BEECHES WESTERN ROAD RAYLEIGH J BLANCE ESQ
01 INTRUSIVE AND UNSYMPATHETIC FEATURE IN THE STREETSCENE
F/0115/95/ROC APPROVE SUBSTANTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SEMI DETACHED BUNGALOW AND ERECT NEW BUNGALOW INCORPORATING FORMER FLAT ROOF REAR EXTENSION 60 ALEXANDRA ROAD GREAT WAKERING MR & MRS P MALPINE
F/O117195lROC REFUSE ERECT REAR CONSERVATORY 0 THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE CHURCH ROAD HOCKLEY MR M BOYCE 01 EXCESSIVE DEVELOPMENT IN THE METROPOLITAN GREEN BELT
F/O118/95/ROC APPROVE ERECT SINGLE SMREY REAR EXTENSION To VET SURGERY To PROVIDE OPERATING THEATRE 19 EAST STREET ROCHFORD MR I JOBSON
F/0129/95/ROC APPROVE DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE To FRONT (EXISTING GARAGE To SIDE ‘IO BE DEMOLISHED) THE BRAMBLES CLEMENTS HALL LANE HAWXVITELL MR S NOAD F/0133/95iROC APPROVE ERECT DETACHED PAINT STORAGE BUILDING a I P E (PLOT G) AVIATION WAY ROCHFORD IPE
oL/ol1o/95/Roc REFUSE DETACHED BUNGALOW LINKED VIA GARAGING To EXISTING DWELLING (NO 27) ADJ 27 UPLANDS PARK ROAD RAYLEIGH EXECUTORS OF W WILLIS Cl0 AGENT 01 CRAMPED FORM OF DEVELOPMENT, OUT OF KEEPING 02 OVERLOOKING AND OVERSHADOWING
03 OBTRUSIVE FEATURE IN THE STREET SCENE
PAGE 3 (silo543 RM/0132/95lROC APPROVE ERECT 2 BED DETACHED BUNGALOW & ALTS & EXTENSIONS To EXISTING a SHOPS/FLATS ADDING NEW ROOF, FRONT & REAR DORMERS, SINGLE & TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSIONS WlTH LAYOUT CAR PARKING & LANDSCAPING (DETAILS) 519-521 ASHINGDON ROAD ROCHFORD GREYSTAGE CONTRACTS LTD
PAGE 4 DELEGATED BUILDING REGULATION DECISIONS
APPROVALS 18th May 1995
PLAN 1 ADDRESS I DESCRIPTION
BR 95162 30, The Westermgs New Four Bedroom Dwelling Hockley BR 95132 563A. AshmgdonRoad Smgle Storey Front Extensron Rochford BR 95111 13, Daws Heath Road Two Storey Stde Extensron Raylcigh BR 94/618A Ipeco Europe, Aviation Way New Two Storey TechnicalOffice SouthendAirport Block (Site Westof FLightspares) BR 95/50 The Werr Alterations and Extensionsto 0 Arterial Road Existing Licensed Premises Rayleigh
BR 95113 55, High Street New Shopfront and Internal Rayleigh ShopFitting BR 95194 Land Off The Westerings Erectronof 3No.4 Bedroom gu;;y Close) DetachedProperties and Associated Garages(Plots 22, 23 & 24) BR 95186 11, QueensAnnes Grove Erectton of Bungalow and Garage Hullbndge BR 95191 4, Waxwell Road Extensions/Alterations Hullbndge BR 95/52A 14, lancasterRoad Extensionto Srdeand Dormer Rayleigh a BR 95193 27A-29A, EastwoodRoad Minor Internal Alterattons to Form Rayleigh Interview Room BR 94/538A 6 1, Warwick Drove ‘lwo Storey Front Extension Rochford BR 94l528A SprmklersNursery Erect StorageBarn and Lean-to Poynterslane Great Wakenng BR 95165 5191521,Ashmgdon Road New Roof Over Exrstmg Dormers Ashmgdon BR 95189 Rtvervtew,Lark Hdl Road ReplacementDwellmg Canewdon BR 95/80 The Beeches,Western Road Erectton of UtthtylKitchen Rayletgh Extenstonand Conversionof Garageto GamesRoom BR 95/127 6, Brtckfield Cottages Flat Roof Extension on the Rear PoolesLane Elevatron Hullbridge l BR 95192 12, HampsteadGardens Two Storey SrdeExtetmon Hockiey BR 951103 EasternElectricity Modification to Au Conditlornng 190, London Road Erection of New Chtller Bay, Rayletgh Demohtton of Existing Top Coohng Tower BR 95/115 Cottts House Internal Partitions Locks Hill Rochford BR 95/110 46 & 48, London Hill Alterations to Form Single House Raylergh with Annex Facility for Relatrve BR 9.5187 16, RetreatRoad Rear Extensron Hockley 0 DELEGATED BUILDING REGULATION DECISIONS
RJ3JEC’l’IONS 0 18th May 1995 PLAN 1 ADDRESS I DE!XXPTION
BR 9516-l 290, EastwoodRoad ErectIon of Two DetachedHouses Raylelgh with Semi-IntegralGarages BR 95182 2, wymans cottages Extensionof Existmg Cottage Mount BoversLane Hawkwell BR 95188 The Heron Centre Alterations and Extension to Form Aviahon Way New Recephonand Bowls Rii Rochford BR 95179 White Dove Press ProposedWorkshop Extension - Aviation Way Smgie Storey 0 Rochford BR 95183 24, Wmbrook Road Form Dormer Extensionto Rayleigh AccomodateNew Bathroom BR 95190 Adj.69/% Red Lion lkvo No. One Bedroom Flats High Street Great wakemlg
BR 95118 19B, Hockley Izlse Garageand Hall Extension and New Hockley Roof . ’
ROCHFORDDISTRICT COUNCIL
a p.lnutes of the Transportation Committee
At a Meeting held on 25th Mav 1995 Present. Councillors D E. Barnes (Chairman) C Askew, P.A Beckers, C. I. Black, S Cumberland, T. Fawell, Mrs. J.M Giles, Hrs H.L A. Glynn, M J. Handford, Mrs J Helson, .V.C Hewlett, C R Morgan, R A Pearson, T.A Powell, P.J. Stanton, S.R. Tellis, R E Vingoe, Mrs L Walker, D.A. Weir and Mrs. H.A. Weir
Visiting: Councillors Krs. V E Clark, Mrs. E H. Hart and P.F.A Webster
259 NINUTES
Resolved that the Iiinutes of the Meeting of ??rd February 1995 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
260 TERHSOFREFERENCE
The Committee noted the terms of reference for this Committee.
* 61 WEItS' INTERESTS
(i) Councillor C Askew declared a non pecuniary interest in the Locally r Determined Budget by virtue of being a resident of Canewdon Road, Ashingdon.
(ii) Councillor D E. Barnes declared a. non-pecuniary interest in the Passenger Transport Plan 1996/97 by virtue of his wife's employment with British Rail, Eastern Region.
262. A130 BY-PASS STAGE TWO - Al29 OPTIONS: KKBTING WITH WICKFORDREXDWTS IHinute 131/95)
The Committee noted the report of the Director of Development on A meeting which took place recently with the Wickford Residents on the Al29 options The County Surveyor updated Members on the current position concerning the funding of the proposed A130 route and advised Members that following a meeting with the Minister, Mr. Steven Norris, a further report on the way forward would be put to a special meeting of the l County's Highways and Transportation Committee for a decision followed by a detailed consultation with the District Council
RECOUKENDEDThat the report be noted and further discussions involving the Chauman and Vice Chairman of the Committee be arranged with the Wickford Residents Association once a decision of the County Council's Highways and Transportation Committee on this proposal was known (933) (GS)
263 ROAD SAFETYPLAN - ROCHFORDDISTRICT
The County Surveyor introduced Miss Lesley Porter as the Road Safety Officer for the Rochford District She explained to Members how the Road Safety Plan would be implemented in the areas of education, training, publicity and encouragement. The Committee welcomed the report especially in connection with pre-school education but also stressed the importance of parents being aware of road safety. Some Members expressed concern over the- lack of horserider training in the Plan and the need for more cycling tests.for children
l RECONMENDEDThat the Local Road Safety Plan for the Rochford endorsed (933) (CS) --
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rlJxaxwortation Committee
264. NONITORING OF PERFORNANCE- NBRTING OF 8l'H DECE?XBRR1995
The committee were satisfied that all necessary action had been taken.
2.65 HIGHWAYNAINTENANCE PROGRAMME1995/96 (Minute 122/95).
The Committee noted the report of the County Surveyor on the allocation of funds for the maintenance of highways in the Rochford District 1995/96, together with details of the approved Special Maintenance Programme. The County Surveyor informed Members that a report would be made to the next Meeting of this Cormnittee on the proposed highway works for West Street, Rochford
RBCONHENDRD(1) That the Maintenance Programme for 1995/96 be noted.
(2) That a report be made to the next Meeting of this Committee on the proposed highway works for West Street, Rochford. (933)(CS)
266 LOCALLY DETBRHINBD BUDGET (Minute 122/95) l
The Committee considered the appended report of the County Surveyor on the allocation of funds for the locally determined budget for Rochford District for 1995/96 and the priorities and programme for schemes to be implemented during the year ending 31st March 1996 The Committee noted that a sum of f10,OOO had been allocated for speed reduction measures in Great Wakering High Street which would be the subject of a report to the next Meeting of this Committee The County Surveyor also informed Members that Canewdon Road and Brays Lane, Ashingdon would be the subject of land acquisitions and therefore no mOre than flO,OOO should be allocated for these schemes In this financial year A further report proposing schemes which could be implemented with the residual f30.000 left unallocated would be submitted to the next Meeting The Comittee also noted that progress reports on all schemes would be reported to this Committee periodically.
RECOHMBNDED(1) That the list of schemes as appended be authorised for implementation during 1995/96 financed from the locally determined budget l
(2) That reports be made to the next Meeting of this committee on the allocation of flO,OOO for speed reduction measures in Great Wakering High Street and suggested schemes which could be implemented with the f30,OOO unallocated sum (933)(CS)
267 CAliwA ENFORCEMENT
The Committee considered the report of the County Surveyor on the application of speed camera'enforcement within the Rochford District He explained to Members how the County's policy would work and proposed that a seminar be held for Rochford District Councillors on the procedure and enforcement of speed cameras.
Members noted the ten sites recormrended for cameras and that these would be prioritised and a report made to the next Meeting. Transuortation Committee
0 RECOKWNDRD(1) That the policy for the introduction of speed camera enforcement be noted.
(2) That arrangements be made to hold a seminar on camera enforcement later in the year (933) (CS)
268 TRAVELWISE
The Director of Development reported that Travelwise was the name given to a transport awareness programme designed to change attitudes on travel behaviour and minimise dependence on the use of the private motor car and that Hertfordshire County Council had invited Essex County Council to join the scheme
The County Council had accepted the invitation and had launched a transport wareness programme based on the Travelwise approach and wished to enlist the support of District Councils The Committee noted that the District already participated in the Transmo Scheme and that a cycle route plan was being prepared. The opportunities for the District to participate directly would be limited but Members saw scope in advertising a and promoting a programme and would support this initiative.
RECOMlfENDEDThat the Council supports the promotLon of the Travelwise initiative in the District at every opportunity in partnership with the county Council (933) (DD)
269 PASSRNGERTRANSPORT PIAN 1996/97 (FTP18) - CONSULTATIONDRAFT
The Director of Development reported that this Council WBS being consulted by Essex County Council on the above document which accompanied the Annual Transport Policies and Programmes submission to the Department of Transport and set out the planned expenditure and proposals for public transport by the County Council in the coming year
A Member expressed concern that bus companies were not providing a good standard of service and with the agreement of the Committee, suggested a campaign for better bus services and to enlist the support of other local districts Some Members also expressed concern about changes Essex County Council had made in the eligibility rules for school bus passes.
RECOPMemED (1) That the following comments form this Authority's response to the consultation on the draft PTP18
(i) The concern regarding the current and anticipated effects of rail privatisation are shared and the early establishment of a consulcation group for the Great Eastern line as a focus for these concerns. as requested by OPFLAF, is welcomed.
(ii) The temporary withdrawal of proposals to limit through ticketing on the railways is also welcomed and the Council would appreciate the County COUnCll'S support in trying to ensure that they are never resurrected since anything less than the current arrangements would be unacceptable.
(iii) Whilst: the potential resource implications are appreciated, the County Council is requested to adopt a policy to monitor and consider rectifying any socially unacceptable railway service shortfalls which may result from privatisation in the future 0 Transportation Cormnittee
(iv) The Council welcomes the County Council's expenditure on ensuring that there are vehicles available to facilitate travel by those with mobility diffxulties and on supporting the electric bus experiment in the interests of the environment
(2) That Officers report back to Committee on how a campaign for better bus services could be promoted. (TP66) (DD)
270 WAITING RKTRICTION - OLD SHIP IANE. ROCHF0P.D
The Director of Development reported on a request for parking restrictions to be introduced at Old Ship Lane, Rochford which had been brought to his attention by the Parish Cormcil, following consultation regarding the car park improvements Hembers noted that due to the restricted nature of the road and the high proportion of pedestrians who used it as a thoroughfare without footways it would be necessary to provide maximum visibility both for motorists and pedestrians and considered it reasonable for restrictions to be imposed similar to those in North, South and East Streets
RECOMMENDEDThat the Area Highway Manages be requested to proceed with informal consultations (933) (DD)
271 PROPOSEDSUNDAY MARKRT. BACK IANE CAR PARK. ROCHFORDMinute 394/93)
The Committee considered the appended report of the Director of Finance regarding an application by a local resident to use Back Lane Car Park, Rochford for a Sunday Market:
RECOKKEXDEDThat the application to hold a Sunday General Market on Back Lane Car Park, Rochford be refused (4321)(DF) l ROCHFORD DISTRICT CQUNCIL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - 25TN MAY 1995
REPORT QF ‘JXF COUNTY SURVEYOR
LOCALLY Dl%TERMIh%D BUDGET
1. Purwse of Rerxxt
To appraxe Members of the allocatlon of funds for the Locally
Determlned Budget for the Rochford Dlstrlct for 1995/96, and to
establish the prlorltles and programme for schemes to be implemented
during the year endlng 31 March 1996.
2 AllocatIon of Funds
A total allocation of E112.862 has been allocated to Rochford Dlstrlct
for expenditure on locally determined schemes for l995/96.
Of this figure E13.506 1s caprtal, and must he spent on new street
llghtlng, new footways or new pedestrian crossings, whilst of the
remainder E46,747 has been ring fenced for speed reduction measures
3. Prlorltles and Proqramme
At their meeting on 23 February 1995, members agreed that theu
prlorltles were as follows:
Pedestrla” Crossings- Sutton Road, Rochford E8,624 0 Eastwood Road, Raylelgh E10.350
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New Footways: Canewdon Road, Ashlngdon f71 000
Brays Lane, Ashlngdon El52 000
Little Wakermg Road,
Barlmg Magna f85 250
Barllng Road, Great Wakermg f98.800
Lower Road, Hullbrldge E83,500
Southend Road, Great Wakerlng f66.700
High Road, Hockley f7.788
Star Lane, Great Wakerlng f29 200
Sped Reduction Measures Eastwood Road, Raylelgh f57.500 0
Stambrldge Road, Great
Stambrldge E6 900
Church Road, Rawreth E17.250
Love Lane, Raylelgh f23.000
The order of costs of each of these schemes 1s as shown above.
In light of the budget allocated It 1s recommended that conslderatlon be given to approving the following programme of schemes:- 0 Pedestrian Crossuws: Sutton Road, Rochford f8,624
Swed Reduction Measures. Eastwood Road,Raylelgh
(Phase 1) El8.400
Stambrldge Road,Gt Stambrldge E6,900
Church Road, Rawreth E17,250
Love Lane, Raylelgh
(Phase 11 El1 500
It 1s also recommended that a sum of f 10,000 be allocated for speed
reduction measures UI Great Wakerlng High Street - the details of which O~O’I53 Page 3 a to be the sub]ect of a further report to the CommltLee. New Footways:
The County Council acknowledge the request from the Rochford Dlstrlct
Counc11 for addItIona fundlng toward the cost of provldlng a new
footway In Canewdon Road, Ashlngdon, but report that at the present
time no Eunds, other than those already allocated In the Locally
DetermIned Budget, can be made available for new footway construction
at the present time.
In the circumstances, therefore, It 1s recommended that the Area 0 Highway Manager be asked to uvxstxgate the posslblllty of constructing the footways In Canewdon Road and Brays Lane, Ashrngdon In sections as
a phased rolling programme, and that a start be made from finance
avaIlable from the remalnxng E40,188 avallable In the Rochford Locally
Determined Budget during the current flnanclal year
In addltlon It 1s also recommended that authority be given for
neqotlatuxs for the necessary land acqulsitlon procedures to commence
RECOMMENDED: 0 That the 11st of schemes as recommended be authorised for implementation durug 1995/96, being financed from the Locally
Determined Budget.(933)(CS) AGENDAITEM 15 l ROCHFURDDISTRICT COUNCIL
TRANSPORTATIONCOKKITTEE - 25TH MAY 1995
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
PROPOSEDSUNDAY m. BACK LANE CAR PARK - ROCHFORD04Lnute 394/93)
In Harch 1995 the Director received a letter from a local resident seeking permission to use the Back Lane car park, Rochford to hold a general market on Sunday each week The applicant claims to have extensive knowledge and experience of market management although this has not been verified at: present References have been requested but at the time of drafting this report none have been supplied
Members will recall an earlier proposal (September 1993) to stage a quality crafts and antiques market on this site which did not come to fruition because of lack of interest on the part of stallholders. At the Policy and Resources Committee held on 14th June 1994 it was decided that a slight extension of three months be given to enable Members to ascertain whether a Market Hanager could be identified to operate such an enterprise; but at the end of this period nobody was forthcoming and no further action was taken. The temporary pilot period and the temporary planning permission have now elapsed and fresh applications would have to be made. As this would, again, be a departure from the Development Plan it will be necessary for the application to be referred to the Secretary of State for the Envzxnunent Although this would obviously delay the application process it is not envisaged that there will be a problem as he did not intervene on the previous application.
However, there was a degree of opposition from local tradespeople and car park users when the previous application was considered and these issues may raise their head again
Consideration must also be given to the effect any new market will have on the shopping pattern of the Town and to the Tuesday Market. This is a Charter Market and the operator has a remedy in law to seek compensation from the operator of another market which opens within a 6 2/3 miles 0 radius and which has a detrimental effect on the Charter Market Without doubt the proposed Sunday Market, being of a general nature rather than antiques and crafts, would be in direct competition with the Charter Market and may have a detrimental effect. It could also influence shopping patterns for the Town itself as the Tuesday Market is well patronised Very careful consideration, therefore, needs to be given to this application to ensure that any decision does not materially impact on the viability of the Town of Rochford as a shopping centre.
Views have been sought from the Rochford Chaplin and District Chamber of Trade who have responded verbally (to confirm in writing later) that they are totally opposed to a General Market on a Sunday.
The prospective market operator has indicated that he expects up to 150 stallholders to constitute the market and Members should be fully aware of the impact that stallholders vehicles will make on the Town let alone patrons.
- The Director is also aware that a planning application has recently been made to hold a similar type of market in The Square, Rochford which he believes to be 8. more appropriate venue for this type of operation l
REmED That the application to hold a Sunday General Harket in Back Lane car park, Rochford be refused (4321) (DF)
I” SPORTATE3N CO-BY 1%
and DISTRICT l COMMERCE _ -...s; i Hon. Chahman Hon. Secretary E.G. Jobson Mrs P Carr 63 hhingdon Road ROCHFORD 10 May 1995 T Essex ss4 lm
Department of Fm Ire-’ ~~1: 01702 545983 Rochford Dmtrict ~Ohac~l council Offxe8 _. South Street k.... Rochford ESS5X
For the attention of Mr S Clarkson I- . . . 0 Dear Mr Clarkson PROPOSEDSUNDAY MARKET BACK UNF. CAR PARK, ROCHFOBD
With reference to your telephone conversation with Mrs Carr on 2 May I am writmg to confnm that this Chamber is most emphatically against the idea of a Sunday market for the following reasons:
1 A Sunday market could have serious rmpact on the Tuesday market: established over many years it 1s marked by a good rapport between shopkeepers and traders, and has proved beneficial to both.
It 1s very well supported, particularly by older age groups, who could well not wish to partxipate zn a Sunday market.
2 Car Parking: Where 1s it anticipated that traders and the general public ~111 park their vehxcles” Are we to see a town centre 0 choked with vehicles for ~eveo. days a week? 3 The nature of the market: Reference is made to a ‘General Harket’. Your planning officmls admit that they have no control over what is sold. Are we on the verge of agreeing to nothmg more than a glorified ‘boot fair” - which it could well become rf established market traders do not find the idea attractxve.
This applwatmn must be rejected, and we ask for the support of all Councillors to thxs end.
Yours sincerely
,I, : (CLL / , /E G JOBSON L Hon Chairman
l Dictated by Mr Jobson and signed on his behalf ROCHFORDDISTRICT COUNCIL
Minutes of the Health & Housinp Services Committee
At a Meeting held on 30th Hay 1995. Present: Councillors Mrs S J Lemon (Chairman), D E Barnes, P A Beckers, Mrs V.E Clark, E L Francis, Mrs J H Giles, Mrs E H Hart, Mrs. M. Hunnable, Mrs A R. Hutchings, Mrs P.M.V Pearse. R A Pearson, T.A Powell, Mrs W.K. Stevenson and D J Sutton,
Auolonies, Cauncillors Mrs .I A Christie and M J Handford.
Visiting; Councillors S R Tellis and P F.A Webster.
272. HINUTES
Resolved that the Minutes of the Meeting of 7th March 1995 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman
273. TERHS OF REFERENCE l The Committee noted their terms of reference 274 MEMBERS' INTERESTS I Councillor R A Pearson declared a non-pecuniary interest in Public Entertainment Licences Revised Fee Structure by virtue of being a holder of a public entertainment licence
Councillor Mrs W.H. Stevenson declared a non-pecuniary interest in Street Trading Legislation by virtue of being President of the Rayleigh Chamber of Trade.
275 MONITORING OF PERFORNANCE- KFXTINGS OF 4TH OCTOBER1994 AND 31ST JANUARY 1995
The Committee were satisfxd that all necessary action had been taken Minutes 213/93 (CEHO) and 461/94 (CEHO,SOL) were carried forward. l 276PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENTLICENCES - REVISED FEE STRUCTURE The Chief Environmental Health Officer reportsd that in addition to full public entertainment licences for permanent or regular venues, with a fee reduction of 50% for licences for premises holding a small number of events on specified dates, there was some demand in the District for a further category of licence which would permlt up to 28 events in any year Members noted that this would accord with the recommended practice by the co-ordinating group of technical officers which represented all Essex Licensing Authorities and accepted that a new Occasional Licence (28 day) category should be Introduced with a 25% fee reduction The existing policy on reduction and waiver of fees for charitable or educational events would remain unaltered
RECOMNENDDThat approval be given to the introduction of 8. new category of occasional public entertainment licence with a fee reduction of 25% in addition to full and specified date public entertainment licences (4338)(CEHO,DF)
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277 CARAVANSITE LICENCES (Minute 332/94)
Further to this Committee's earlier decision to amend caravan site licence conditions in respect of enclosure of exposed liquified petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, the Chief Environmental Health Offwer reported on a request from the operator of Crouch Caravan Park for the compliance period for this new condition to be extended until 31st December 1996 and that the Fire Authority had no objections to this longer compliance period on all sites
Members were mindful that the operator of Crouch Caravan Park had an appeal outstanding against earlier amendment of the site licence conditions and that the requirement in respect of the LPG cylinders was the only issue that remaned to be resolved in order to achieve its withdrawal It was accordingly
Resolved that the period for compliance with the amended Site Licence Condition in respect of LPG cylinders be extended until 31st December 1996 (1481)(CEHO)
278 APPROVALOF FISH AND HEAT PRODUCTSPRMISES
The Chief Environmental Health Officer reported that the Food Safety (Fishery Products) Regulations 1992 and the Meat Products (Hygiene) Regulations 1994 implemented EC directives on fishery and meat products, laying down health conditions for their production, marketing and wholesaling which had to be approved or registered as appropriate by the District Council Members noted that an application from Makro Self- Service Limited, Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh to store and sell frozen fish products to retailers, caterers and other traders etc had been approved under the Food Safety (Fxhery Products) Regulations and the Chief Executive had exercised his authority under Standing Order 18 to enable the approval to be issued The Committee accepted that it would be appropriate to extend the scheme of delegations to enable this new requirement to be exercued without delay
RECOtQCEXDEDThat the Scheme of Delegations be extended as follows -
Under the Food Safety (Fishery Products) Reeulations 1992 l
Post m
EHl Chief Environmental Health Officer EH2 & EH6 (Pursuant to S 0 42) Chief Assistant (Health)
Approval of establishments and registration of wholesale and auction markets. Regs 9 & 13
Under the Meat Products (Hvaene) Regulations 1994
EHl Chief Environmental Health Officer EH2 & EH6 (Pursuant to S 0 42) Chief Assistant (Health)
Approval of premises and ambient stores, i-e-wrapping centres and cold stores Regs 4 & 5 (4500)(CE,CEHO) Health 6 Housing Services l 279STREET TRADING LEGISLATION (Minute 46/95) The Committee considered the appended report of the Solicitor on the need to pass a resolution as the next stage towards designation of certain streets in the District as consent streets
REGo1sHEXDED(1) That this Council adopts the provlsions of Schedule 4 of the Local Government (Muscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 in respect of designating the following as consent streets including all forecourts, roads, footways or other areas adjacent thereto for a distance of 15 metres
Rayleigh - High Street, High Road, (Castle Road to High Street), Hockley Road (High Street to Upway), Eastwood Road (High Street to Queens Road), King Georges Close, Crown Hill (High Street to Station Road), Station Road (Crown Hill to London Road), London Road (Station Road to Downhall Road), Bellingham Lane, Church Street, London Hill, Websters Way, Bull Lane (Websters Way to Stile Lane), Stile Lane, Castle Road, Daws Heath Road (Eastwood Road to Castle Road), Finchfield, Castle Close
Rochford - South Street, North Street, West Street, East Street, Back Lane, Quys Lane, Old Ship lane, Market Square, Weir Pond Road, Ashingdon Road (West Street to Dalys Road), Union Lane
Hockley - Spa Road, Main Road (Southend Road to Buckingham Road), Southend Road (Main Road to HLll Lane), Bramerton Road, Woodlands Road, Broad Parade, Greensward Lane (Spa Road to Leamington Road).
Hullbridge - Ferry Road, Pooles Lane, Lower Road, (Hullbridge Road to Long Lane), Kingsway.
Great Wakerlng High Street 0 (2) That this designation of the streets referred to in (3.) above as consent streets shall take effect on 2nd August 1995 (1531) (SOL)
280 RAYLEIGHUEIR INPROVEHENTSCHENE (Hinute 47/951
The Chief Environmental Health Officer reported that the Council's noise consultants had evaluated three options to reduce road traffic noise at properties near to Rayleigh Weir by introducing speed restrictions, barriers or porous asphalt, on which the Department of Transport had been requested to comment including whether funding was likely to be available The Chairman of the Transportation Committee asked that this matter be pursued also with the County Surveyor through the Partnership Approach. Members remained of the view that some form of noise reduction needed to be pursued and favoured speed restrictIons as being the easiest to achieve. The Committee accordingly adopted a further recommendation to that effect which was moved from the chair.
RFYXlMl4FXDED(1) That a further report be made when the response from the Department of Transport is received Health h Housinv Services
(2) That this Council seek the active support of the County l Council Highways Authority (who are the DOT agents for the Weir Underpass Scheme Maintenance) and if possible the active support of the Police to press the Department of Transport to impose a 40mph limit on the Al27 from the Al30 junction to the boundary with Southend (16728) (CEHO)
281 NEIGHBOURNOISE CONTROLSCONSULTATION
The Committee consldered the appended report of the chief Environmental Health Officer which dealt with a consultation from the Department of the Environment about snonger controls over neighbour noise Concern was expressed about exposing staff to situations of confrontation particularly in the case of fixed penalty fines for night time noise nuisance but having received additional information from the Chief Environmental Health Officer in that regard the Committee withdrew that reservation from the recommendation
RECO+lMENDEDThat the recommendations of the Neighbour Noise Working Party be supported on the basis set out in the report and that the Department of the Environment be advised accordingly (6259) (CEHO) 0
282 PEACEKEEPERROSE (Hinute 180/95)
The Chief Executive reported that Leisure Services Committee in March considered an invitation from the United Nations Association to participate in marking the 50th Anniversary of U N. Peacekeeping by planting ceremonies of a new Peacekeeper Rose on United Nations Day, 24th October Members felt that this would be a fitting culmination to the planned V.E and V J Day Celebrations this year and that the most appropriate location would be near the Second World War graves in Rayleigh cemetery
RECOMMENDEDThat the suggested planting ceremony be endorsed by this Committee (6130)(ACE)
283 RECKLING
The Committee noted the report of the Assistant Chief Executive detailing progress on recycling initiatives (1346) (ACE) l 284 HkTOR POLICY OEJECTIVE - tiE CONVERSIONOF THE OLDER SHELTEXD SCHEMES- RESOURCEAmCATION
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Housing Manager which detailed the progress made to-date in upgrading the older sheltered housing schemes
RECOE(MENDEDThat Members confirm their continuiqg support to the sheltered housing improvement scheme (5868) (CM)
285 SHELTEREDHOUSING WORKINGPARTY (Minute 155/951
The Committee were reminded that the Sheltered Housing Working Party was set up in November 1994 to review access to sheltered housing and related issues It reported to thu Committee in March 1995 and Its findings were supported by the Council The Cgmmittee considered the appended report of Health & Housing services
l the Chief Housing Manager on the selection of tenants for sheltered housing schemes and special service charges for sheltered housing Tl=Y noted that the second page of the first report should be amended to show that those on the Scale 8 to 12 would not be eligible for social housing
P RECOfWFXDED(1) That in selecting new tenants for sheltered housing -
(i) The Leeds Scale of Dependency be applied to applicants and transferring tenants
(ii) That checks also be made into the mental health of the applicant where problems are observed
(2) That the Terms of Reference of the Homelessness Appeals Panel be extended to include the determining of appeals from applicants for sheltered housing
(3) That the outcome of the review be noted end that the present system of making separate charges for special services in .o sheltered schemes be maintained (5868) (CHM,CE)
286 MEETING WITH THE ACTING REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL. SERVICES lMinute 324/94)
The Chief Housing Manager remInded Members that Mr Robin Rennie was due to meet with them again to update them on the fulfilment of the proposed Service Improvements and the Committee saw it as benefxial to pursue that through the Partnership Approach Furthermore the Social Services Department were expected to publish their proposed Citizens Charter Standards of Performance later in the year and the Council would need to be consulted In view also of the major structural changes that Social Services must undertake due to the unitary status awarded to Southend Borough Council the Committee asked that a Special Meeting should be arranged for that purpose
RECONMENDED(1) That thu Council pursue service improvements relating to Social Services through the Partnership Approach
l (2) That an invitation be extended to the Acting Regional Director of Social Servxes and colleagues to attend a Special Meeting of this Committee to discuss proposals for the Citizens Charter Performance Standards and related issues (17944) (CHM)
287 ACTION UNDER STANDING ORDER 18
The Committee noted the report of the Chief Housing Manager on the responses made on two consultation papers namely -
DOE Consultation Paper on Probationary Tenancies and, Anti-Social Behaviour on Council Estates
Consultation from Social Services on the proposed closure of Whittingham House Old Peoples Home, Southend,
and that the Chief Executive had exercised his authority under Standing Order 18 to enable responses to be returned within the required deadline The Chairman advised Members that notification had since been received 0 that the closure of Whittingham House would proceed Health & Housing Services
288 CONTRACTSPROGRESS REPORT (Minute 53/95‘1
The Committee noted the report of the Director of Development/Property Services Manager detailing progress on a number of contracts.
289 QUARTERLY PERFORMANCEREPORTS (JANUARY TO APRIL 1995) (Hinut@ 154/951
The Committee noted the Quarterly Performance Reports for this Service Committee and received an explanation on property services estimates for Building Maintenance and congratulated the Chief Housing Manager on the control of rent arrears and voids. (1600)
290 ROCHFORDHOSPITAL SITE (Hinute 11/95)
The Management Team reported that the scheme for the re-use of the northern part of the Rochford Hospital site was progressing and that at a recent meeting the Managing Dlrector of Springboard Housing Association, Reverend Ken Start, had explained the Association's strategy for involving the Housing Corporation in providing additional funding for the project The Committee accepted that the Council should support that bid and also explore other initiatives and it was agreed that the appended statement should be included m the HIP's Bid Strategy Statement
RRCOMXKNDEDThat every opportunity be pursued to procure funding for the Rochford Hospital site and that the appended statement be included in the HIP's Strategy Statement for 1996/97 (5282) (CHM,DF)
291. EKUJSION OF THE PUBLIC
Resolved that under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of Exempt Information as defined in paragraphs 9, 5. 3 and 12 respectively of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Act
292 APPROVALOF CONTRACTORSSELECTED FOR TENDER FOR Ii) CAVITY WALL INSUIATION iii) BOILRR REF'IACEHENTAND CENTRAL HEATING WORKS
The Director of Development reported in confidence on the the need to approve in advance the contractors invited to bid for the cavity wall insulation programme and boiler replacement and central heating works, all of whom had been selected from the Standing Approved List.
RECOMMENDEDThat approval be given to the List of Contractors to be invited to bid for the Cavity Wall Insulation Programme and the Boiler Replacement and Central Heating Works (CON 1850 & CON 1849) (DD,PSM)
NOTE The Chief Executive exercised his authority under Standing Order 18 to enable bids to be invited wlthout delay
293 CONTRACT NO. 1835 - MAINTENANCEOF HEATING. HOT WATERAND AIR HANDLING EOUIPMENT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
The Solicitor reported XI confidence that four tenders had been received for the above works
S(
- Health & Housine Services
0 REUXUWNDEDThat the lowest tender submitted by Thameside Facilities Maintenance in the sum of f41,624 30 be accepted subject to contract. (CON 1835) (SOL)
NOTE The Chief Executive exercised his authority under Standing Order 18 to permit immediate acceptance of the lowest tender
294 HOUSE RENOVATION GRANT - WAIVER OF DEMANDFOR REPAYHENT
The Chief Environmental Health Officer reported in confidence on an application to waive repayment of a House Renovation Grant and having considered the special circumstances involved it was
Resolved that the Council does not demand repayment of the grant on the sale of this property providing that the Chief Environmental Health Offuxr is satisfied that the property being purchased meets the criteria specified in the report (28742) (WHO)
95 TENANT OF FTATIXD ACCOMNODATION ,e The Chief Housing Manager reported in confidence on the circumstances which had resulted in damage to the tenant's own home and to adjoining properties Members were concerned about the future welfare of this tenant and were advIsed that the Council would have the legal duty to house the tenant in the event that all other attempts to resolve the problem should fail It was therefore
RFXOMMF.NDED(1) That the Chief Houslng Manager be authorxed to seek the eviction of Tenant No. 19202
(2) That Essex Social Services Department be strongly urged to take guardianship of this tenant and to provide supervised housing (CW
296 SPACING OF CARAVANS- PROGRESSREPORT (Iiinute 466/941
The Chairman admitted the following item on the grounds of urgency l pursuant to StandIng Order 26 2 The Solicitor and Chief Environmental Health Officer reported in confidence that a Court Hearing held on 27th April in respect of a breach of the operator's Caravan Site Licence was due to be resumed on 31st May and having considered a written undertaking to resolve the problem by the end of October 1995 it was
+ Resolved that if the Court do further adjourn the Hearing of this case and the breach of Licence Condition is satisfactorily resolved, the application for revocation of the Licence be not pursued (1466) (SOL,CEHO) 0 AGENDAITEM 10 ROCHMRD DISTRICT COUNCIL
HEALTH & HOUSING SERVICES COHMITTEE - 30TH MAY 1995
REPORT OF THE SOLICITOR
STREET TRADING IXGISIATION (Winute 46/95)
In accordance with the earlwr decision of this Committee, a Notice of the Council's intention to adopt the provisions of Schedule 4 to the Local Government (Hiscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 m respect of designating a number of streets within the District as consent streets for the purposes of sLreet trading has been published in a local newspaper
Only one objection to the proposed designation has been received A local resident has obJected to the proposed designation of Kingsway in Hullbridge, on the basis that this street is a private road which is already adversely affected by non-residents using it for parking The :. obJector would like to see thrs street designated as a "prohibited road". There is however, no history of any problems arising in Kingsway from the activities of street traders and it is not therefore considered to be appropriate to revise the recommended designation in respect of this street
The police and the Highway Authority have raised no objections to the proposed designation of streets
The next stage towards designation of the specified streets as consent streets involves the passing of a resolution To comply with the requirements of the Act, that resolution should be smilar to the draft resolution which was published in the Notice of Intention and must spe'cify the date on which the designation will take effect The date on which the designation becomes effectrve must be at least one month after the resolution has been passed and not earlier than 28 days before Notice that such a resolution has been passed, has been published in a local newspaper. 0 A report on the procedures to be adopted to determine applications for consent to trade m the designated streets will be made to the next Committee Meeting
RECOEIEIENDED(1) That this Council adopts the provisions of Schedule 4 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provxions) Act 1982 in respect of designating the followmg as consent streets including all forecourts, roads, footways or other areas adjacent thereto for a distance of 15 metres
Rayleigh - High Street, High Road, (Castle Road to High Street), Hockley Road (High Street to Upway), Eastwood Road (High Street to Queens Road), King Georg& Close, Crown Hill (High Street to Station Road), Station Road (Crown Hill to London Road), London Road (Station Road to Downhall Road), Bellingham Lane, Church Street, London Hill, Websters Way, Bull Lane (Websters Way to Stile Lane), Stile Lane, Castle Road, Dnws Heath Road (Eastwood Road to Castle Road), 0 FinchfIeld, Castle Close Rochford - South Street, North Street, West Street, East Street, Back Lane, Quys Lane, Old Ship Lane, Market Square, Weir Pond Road, Ashingdon Road (West Street to Dalys Road), Union Lane
Hockley - Spa Road. Main Road (Southend Road to Buckingham Road), Southend Road (Man Road to Hill Lane), Bramerton Road, Woodlands Road, Broad Parade, Greensward Lane (Spa Road to Learnington Road).
Hullbridge - Ferry Road, Pooles Lane, Lower Road, (Hullbridge Road to Long Lane), Kingsway
Great Wakering - High Street
(2) That this designation of the streets referred to in (i) above as consent streets shall take effect on 2nd August 1995 (1531) (SOL)
MY30E/A-H 3/T AGENDAITEK 12 l ROCHFORDDISTRICT COUNCIL HEALTH & HOUSING SERVICES CONMITTEE - 30TH NAY 1995
REPORT OF THE CHIEF ENVIRONNENTALHEALTH OFFICER
NEIGHBOUR NOISE CONTROLS- CONSULTATION
1 Introduction
11 The Government established a Working Party last year to review present controls over neighbour noise Their conclusions have recently been published and the Council has been invited to comment by 30th June 1995
12 The main issues are outlined below and the Working Party's * recommendations are appended
Manavement of Local Authoritv Noise Services
Local Authorities have a duty to "take such steps as are reasonably practicable" to investigate noise complaints. The Working Party concluded that the lead responsibility for noise nuisance control should remain with Lacal Authorities, but that there are wide variations in the level of service provided by different authorities. Approximately 45% of Councils say they now provide a 24 hour service
22 The Working Party concluded that the provision of services Commensurate with local noise problems should be encouraged, that rate: publicity should be given to noise services and that Local uthorlty noise services could be improved The Council is already considering options for developing a more responsive noise service and a noise mediation servxe.
30 Liaison with the Police
The Police do not have statutory duties or powers to tackle environmental noise problems, but they are often the first point of l 31 contact for someone suffering nuisance Liaison arrangements vary between areas and the Working Party recognised that in some cases local arrangements could be more effective There will be further discussions with Essex Police as part of the consideration of a more responsive noise service
40 Confiscation Powers
41 There are powers for a Local Authority to take action to ensure a statutory noise nuisance is abated if a formal abatement notice has been breached Some Councils have used these provisions successfully to remove noise making equipment such as amplifiers temporarily in instances where abatement notices have not been complied with. There is, however, some uncertainty about the use of this type of action and the Working Party agreed with the views expressed by many practising officers that an explicit power would be valuable This could specify the length of time equipment could be held and could provide for a charge for its return Where proceedings were initiated the equipment might, for example, be held until the l Magistrates have decided the case 4.2 Some Local Authorities have successfully sought orders under the Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973 to permanently deprive a person committed of breaching a noise abatement notice of noise making equipment The Working Party believes this practice should be more widely used
5 0 Introduction of a new noise offence
5 1 Excessive noise at night is acknowledged as the most disturbing and proposals have been made for the creation of a new criminal offence of night time nuisance. If the noise was judged to be a statutory nuisance, this would become an immediate offence rather than requiring the service and subsequent breach of an abatement notice as at present.
5 2 The proposed offence would relate to noise from private dwellings during specified night time hours, suggested as llpm to 7am It would be based on an assessment by an Environmental Health Officer of whether the particular noise gave reasonable cause for serious disturbance, evidence of which would include whether the noise exceeded a specified level of 35db(A) and also exceeded the background noise level by at least lOdb(A) The powers would be adoptable by Local Authorities and could apply to all or part of their area
Large parts of this District are very rural and night time noise levels can be well below 35db(A) It is possible that some types of intrusive noise, for example, low frequency bass notes from amplified music, might cause disturbance in these areas yet not exceed 35db(A) For this reason it would be better to rely on the existing test of nuisance in any new legislation and to leave reference to specified noise levels or criteria in the accompanying guidancewhIch is also being proposed
5 3 To enhance the effectiveness of the proposed new powers the Working Party have proposed that for night time noise nuisance there could be immediate temporary confiscation of equipment and discharge of the liability to conviction for such an offence by the person responsible for the noue, or the owner or occupier of the premises, by payment of a fixed penalty of up to f40 The option of prosecuting in the Magistrates' Court would remain for appropriate cases l
The confiscation of noise making equipment is highly confrontatiorlal and rewires P011ce assistance The Chief Environmental Health Officer does not consider the collection of an on-the-spot penalty *S practical or desirable It would be better for offences to be prosecuted in the normal way when Magistrates can impose a fine of UP to f1000 on conviction, having regard to all the circumstances of the case
6 0 Resources
6 1 The Department of the Environment acknowledge that it is difficult to estimate the potential resource implications for local authorities at this stage of the consultation process Initial estimates for England and Wales are fl million - f3 million. 70 l 7.1 The Working Party report and recommendations are further evidence of increasing public concern about noise The Council has already recognised and will be considering in a future report how to provide a more responsive noise service and the feasibility of establishing a noise mediation service In the meantime it is
RECOKHEXDEDThat the recommendations of the Neighbour Noise Working Party be supported on the basis set out above, with the exception of the proposal for the imposition of fixed penalty fines and that the DOE be advised accordingly. (6259)(GEHO)
Background Pawn "Review of the effectiveness of neighbour noise controls", consultation from Department of the Environment March 1995
l Appendix ~IGHBOUR NOISE WORKINGPARTY
RRVIWOF THE EFFECL'IVFNRSSOF NEIGHBOURNOISE CONIXOLS
REY RRCMHRNDATIONS
HANAGEHENTOF u)CAL AUTHORITY NOISE SERVICES
Rl Good practice guidance should be made available to Local Authorities on the management of noise seances
R2 Local Authorities should be encouraged to provide information to residents about their Authority's noise complaints service and to increase public awareness of neighbour noise issues Government should consider supporting publicity initiatives to increase awareness of what constitutes unacceptable noise
R3 Consideration should be given to issuing general guidance on the sorts of noise problems which might constitute a statutory nuisance
Local Authorities should be encouraged to provide services which respond .e to complaints outside working hours wherever such services are required
R5 Local Authorities should be encouraged to establish streamlined local arrangements for obtaining warrants to enter domestic premises to temporarily confiscate noise-making equipment or silence intruder alarms.
LIAISON BETWEENLOCAL AUTHORITIES ANII THE POLICE
R6 Code of good practice should be issued Jointly by the professional representative bodies to police forces and Local Authorities to encourage effective local arrangements for dealing with noise complaints
THE USE OF T EMPORARYAND PERMANENTCONFICSCATION POWERS
R7 A specific power of temporary confiscation of noise-making equipment (to provide a stronger legal base for existing practice) should be introduced, with the power for Local Authorities to levy an administration charge for its return
Local Authorities should be encouraged to seek, where appropriate, deprivation orders for the permanent confiscation of noise-making equipment following prosecunon
THE INTRODWXION OF A NJW NOISE OFFEZCE
R9 Consideration should be given to the creation of a criminal offence, separate to the statutory nuisance regime, to apply to night-time neighbour noise disturbance AGENDA ITM 16 (1) l -FoRD DISTRICT COUNCIL & HOUSING SERVIS 30TfI MAYI3995
REPORT aF THE ULEF HOUSING MANAGER
SELECTION OF TENANTS FOR SHELTERED HOUSING SC-
The ob]ect of this report 1s to outline to Members the xwestlgatxxw which have been undertaken regarding three of the flndlngs of the Sheltered Housing Working Party which concerned the selection of tenants as set out below and to make more detalled recommendations for their xnplementatlon.
The three flndlngs are:
(l)(d) The Council should ensure that every person offered a tenancy wlthln a sheltered housing scheme should want to, and be able to, use the basic facllltles avaIlable wlthln the scheme.
(l)(f) It 1s the Social Services Authorlty which has the responslblllty to provide welfare services and It 1s the Health Authority which has the responslblllty to provide health services These are to be provided arespectlve of the tenure of the client.
(1) (g) Full and long term care packages are not appropriate for new tenants of sheltered housing.
As a pre-requlslte to lmplementlng those three alms It 1s necessary to be able to ensure.
(a) that the property 1s sultable for the applicant and,
(b) that the applicant 1s sulted to ths property
The best method of achlevlng this 1s to apply a scale of dependency and the SHWP expressed a preference for the Leeds Scale of Dependency. This 1s a 12 point dependency score coverlng mobility self-care and domestic actlvltles. 1 poxIt 1s scored for each actlvlty with a posxtlve response The higher the score the higher l the level of dependency Thus a score of 0 equates to 'fully Independent' Scores may be combined to produce ranges glvlng dependencies of
low l-3 medium 4 - 7 and high 8 - 12
060577 sj; The factors Involved are as follows.
1. Hospitalisation I" the last 12 months. 2 Walking aid. 3. Cannot bathe wlthout dlffxulty/help. 4. Cannot get I" and out of bed wlthout dlfflculty/help 5. Cannot get up and down stars/steps wlthout dlfflculty/help 6 Cannot get around the house/flat wlthout dlfflculty/help 7. Cannot get o"t of doors wlthout dlfflculty/help. 8 Cannot use public transport wlthout dlfflculty/help. 9. Unable to do all shopplng wlthout help. 10. Unable to do housework wlthout help 11. Unable to do all preparing and cwkrng of meals without help. 12. Unable to do all washing of clothes wlthout help.
To apply such a scale It 1s necessary to ask each applicant all 12 questIons
Those glvlng a posltlve reactlon to 3 or less would be suited to most sheltered housing. Those on the border line 4 - 7 would be offered sheltered houslng only after further lnvestlgatlons to ensure they would be capable of llvlng I" the scheme, e",oyl"g the actlvltles and would not require too many welfare services. Those on the scale 3 - 12 would not be ellglble for sheltered housing and would 0 probably be more sulted to Social Services housing or a standard flat/bungalow with a full care package
The SHWP were anxious that before this selectlo" process was implemented the Chief Housing Manager should ensure.
1 That no applxant for houslng fell between the selectlo" pollcles of the Council and Social Services
2 That the policy would be carefully implemented to ensure harmony between the Council and Social Services.
3 That applicants wth mental health problems that manifested I" screaming fits or other dlfflcult behavIoura problems were also slfted at the pre-allocatlon stage
In order to meet these requirements the Chief Housrng Manager had dlscusslons with
(=I the Scheme Managers (formerly the 'Wardens')
(b) LIZ Blebuyck, Planning officer for the elderly at Social Services County Hall.
(c) Michael Wilson - Group Services Manager (Elderly) Social Services Raylelgh.
(d) Robl" Rennle, Acting RegIonal Director, Social Services. The response was extremely encouraging. Sheltered Scheme Managers welcomed the very positive nature of the flndlngs. They are wllllng to ensure continuing care for those tenants who become frail after moving to the schemes. They were also 0 concerned that those with certaln mental illnesses should also be carefully selected I" order to mlnimlse future management problems.
Liz Biebuyck is researching selection policies and regards the Council's proposals &s a model for all Councils IX? Essex. She was entirely supportive and explained that It was the role of Social Services to ensure the care packages were applied wherever needed.
The local officers, Michael Wilson and Robln Rennie were equally supportive. It was agreed that should the dependency scale be implemented, existing channels for liaison should be enhanced, perhaps at 3rd tier officer level Dxagreements would be resolved quite easily but the llalson between the Chief Hnuslng Manage-1. and Reslonal Director would, ah always, be the fallsafe.
With regard to the houslng of those wth mental illness, It was agreed that some sufferers can be very dlsruptlve III sheltered schemes. To screen these out and divert people to more suitable houslng would improve the lives of the rest of the tenants 1" the scheme.
0 Cancluslons.
The Leeds Scale, If applied to all elderly applicants who ash to be consxdered for sheltered houslng, would meet the requxements of the SHWP
It wll also be necessary for the visiting officer to assess the mental health of the applicant. Where problems are suspected, further checks would need to be made wrth both Soaal Services and the Health Authority
In all matters relating to parsonal services, It IS never wise to impose hard and fast rules. The system needs to be open, easily understood and subject to checks and balances Those applicants who request sheltered housing should have the right to appeal aganst a refusal, to the Chief Officer and ultimately to the Council
=0!05ENDE!& (1) That in selectrng new tenants for sheltered houslng, tenants.(1) the Leeds Scale of Dependency be applied to applicants and transferring (11) that checks also be made Into the mental health of the applrcant where l problems are observed (2) That the terms of reference of the Homelessness Appeals Panel be extended to include determining appeals from applicants for sheltered housing. (5868) (CHM) AGENDA ITEM 16 (11) l ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL IX SERVI- 30TH &Q' 1995
REPORT OF THE CHIEF HOUSING MANAGER
Sp EC I&SERVICE CHARGES FOR SHEL!K$RED HOUSING Mu&!te 155/95)
One of the flnduxgs of the Sheltered Houang Working Party was
'The method of charging for special services wlthln the sheltered schemes should be revlewd and an appraisal undertaken of ways to defray the costs *
v: At present the Councrl owns 2,085 dwellings and also manages Dutch Cottage and the 12 bungalows at Flnchfleld.
Of these dwelllngs 499 are classlfled as sheltered and pay special charges In addltlon to the rent and water rates. These charges are used to meet the full l cost of provldlng Scheme Managers (formerly Wardens), alarm systems, all cleanmg , gardenlnq, communal furniture, heating and llqhtlng and the back up servxes In the management of sheltered schemes. The full list of costs 1s * publlshed =n the annual budget which 1s appended
Typrcal costs for a 1 bedroom flat are f Rent 36 78 Water Rates 4 08 Scheme Charge 17.25 Heating 5 47 Llghtlng 1.75
TOTAL 65 33
Defravlna the Costs, The total cost of the houslng service has to be met by the tenants and Government Subsidy The Houslng Revenue Account 1s 'ring fenced' which means It cannot be cross subsldlsed from the General Fund, 1.e , out of Council Tax. In addltlon the Housing Revenue Account cannot be run at a defxrt 0 To defray the costs of the sheltered scheme services would therefore mean a rise in rents for all tenants The effect of this would be either a rent increase of f5.62 per week, or If the elderly met theu own fuel and energy costs the increase would be f4.06 psr week. At current average rents of f41.70 per week the uxrease represents 13 5% and 9.75% respectively.
Comments of the Chief Houslna Manager Nationally there are examples of Councrls whrch charge all costs equally to tenants and those (lncludlng Rochford) whxch levy a separate service charge There 1s no evidence of Councils wlshlng to change XI either dlrectlon
There 1s also no lndlcatlon that changes would cause unnecessary hardshlp or that present practxes do so. In all, lust over 70% of tenants receive HousIng Benefits This figure rxes slightly to 75% of those llvlng In sheltered acconunodatlon. Ignorw,g fuel costs the saving per sheltered tenant would be f13 19 per week and there would also be a marglnal saving on Houslng Benefit costs.
The fauxess of the exlstlng system stems from the tact the tenants pay for what they get The sheltered schemes provide far more than lust bricks and mortar This should be contrasted with ordinary flats and bungalows for the elderly where tenants neither pay for nor receive any additlonal services. "WS9 $;‘( - It 1s. however, the effect on tenants with famllles that causes most concern subsldxs have been reduced rent l"cfea.seS have dramatxally outstripped 1nElat1on This year the increase was 11% and the lnflatlon element just 3%. The Chief Housing Manager has had requests from a number of employed applicants that they be consldered only for Council housIng, as opposed to Housing Assoc~t~on homes The reason given 1s that rents are affordable, (typically f40 as against E75) and consequently the Yenants can then continue to work or take jobs at more reallstlc wages. mmenf-sco Although there are varying practices wlthln Local Authorltles the Council complies with D.o E. gudance in that rents and charges are set "solely according to the type, condltlon, class or descrlptlo" of the dwelling and according to the servxces, facllltles or rights provided to the tenant *
In addltlon. because of the complexltles of the Housing Subsidy system, great care 1s required before any M,OT change 1s undertaken to the determlnatlon of rents to ensure that there 16 no loss of subsidy and therefore a consequentul increase I" rents 0
BECOMMENDW. That outcome of the review be noted and that the the present system of maklng separate charges for special *erv1ce* I" sheltered schemes be malntalned (5868) (CHM)
l & MGT SPECIAL
XJPERVISION & MGT SPECIAL WARDENED SERVICES
Manes 442OlOloM1 196.242 204.000 209,300 230,200 Car Allowances 44 201 ffi 000 5.100 4.700 4.500 4.200 Wardens Emoluments 44 201 IS 104 66.270 69.200 69.200 73,400 Travel & Subsistence 44 201 35 110 65 200 100 100 Reharge - Central Admm 44201 38004 34.082 30.500 - Recharge - Audtt Se~ces 44 201 38 600 3.318 3.700 4.m 4,200 lnsura”ce 44 201 40 104 2.173 3.530 3,000 3.200 Recharge - Mamt of Gmunds (Hsg) 4420138 100 15,700 16,200 1GJCU 16.800 Heall& 44x\x13w loo.736 110.ooo 1 lO.ooo 120.000 El0XKIty 44 XX\ II ooo 44.558 48.000 48,000 49,400 Ckamng Materials 44*w 16oca 910 l.ooo WCQ L@+ Cleaning Contracl 44 lx\ 20 coo 28,999 28.300 28.300 29,100 Communal Servuxs Hsg Dept. 44 XXA 17 150 12.413 13,000 13.Owl 13.400 Communal Scrv~ces Property Scrwces 44201546cQ 16,lOG 18,500 l&%0 18,SMI Telephones 44xXx 15cKHl 9.435 lS,!ICQ 10,000 IO.300 Morutor Clemng Contnc~ 1.480 - Recharge from S&M General 44 201 38 \\\ 34.200 35,600
Total E\pendurc 537 587 588.300 569.300 609,400
Transferred 10 H R A 44 20 I x9 300 (537.051) (%X,300) (569.309) (609.400 Dirpcrsed Al<~rms (536) 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
’ I“0 a,,, O,,‘V *,\c <,,,I” ROCHPoRD HOSPITAL SITE
The future of the Rochford Hoepital site has been a major concern for the l Council for a number of years since the Health Authority announced its plans to centralise services at Southend Hospital and declared the northern 14.5 acres surplus to requirements.
Ae a" authority that upholds the enabling principle our involvement in this process was that of the Planning Authority.
With the decline L" the economy the Health Authority recexvad little interest 1" the site despite an extensive natronal advertising campalg". This posrtlon was recently serFouely affected by the decreio" of Englrsh Heritage to list many of the bulldinga on the site.
The prospect facing the Authority was that the site would remain empty for many years with a quick deterioration in the buildmgs. The Hospital and its staff have been the major factor in the local economy and a derelxt vacant site would be ruinous.
The Hospital site is the major physrcal asset wIthIn Rochford tow", which haa a population of 6970. 0
Over the years thl8 Council has worked in partnerehip with Springboard Housing AssociatLon. Thle started when Springboard were able to develop a former refuse tip for housing for rent when a number of other Associations had refused. Ironically, thrs site was the spo~l tip created when the hospital was first developed. The Council has passed across all remaining sites suitable for social housing which have either been developed or are L" the process of development.
It was therefore a natural choice to request Springboard to see if a way could be found of utillslng the site, provldrng social faclllties to thereby lessen the impact on the local economy of the Hospital closure.
Current Poaltlon & the Future
Springboard have bought the northern part of the site which is surplus to the Health Authority's requirement and ~1111 wall part of It to a developer who 0 ~111 burld general needs housing for sale. It LB proposed at this stage that there will be approximately 70 mainly 3 bedroom propertlas.
Springboard will convert part of the main ward block (one of the listed buildings on site) into a 60 bed "urslng home. This alone will create approxuoately 40 - 50 )oba. Another part of the block ~111 be conveirted into a scheme for the frail elderly with the prov~s~o" of 35 bed spaces and agaFn employment 0ppartun~tFas.
Part of the site will be cleared and social housing for rent ~111 be constructed provldmg 36 mainly 213 bedroom unite.
A facility ~111 also be included for a special needs ""It providing 22 beds for residents who need, for example, dementia care. There ~~11 be a further 19 units of housing for rent provided by the conversion of another of the lleted bulldlngs on the site, known as the Johnson Block. It is apparent from the list above that thia ia a ma,or scheme by Springboard. The propoeale are CutatandFng in that they ccmblne the ob]ectLvea of thie Authority on the planning on the site, dealing with the constraints of the listed buildings, assisting in protecting the local environment and economy and providing essential wide ranging housing needs.
The Cc&i1 fully supports Springboard regarding the objectives relating to the site but as can be seen from the above the scale of the develqxnent requires funding beyond the means of a small Dletrict Council.
Funding for the scheme can be either taken as a whole, for the success of one aspect will affect the prcvrsuzn of the other facilities, or directed towards the housing elements.
The Council'e ability to assist the scheme 1s restricted by the size and ccnunitments on the Capital Programme. AS previously mentioned all of our sites have now been paeeed acrces to Springboard with the result that we have an extremely llmlted ability tc generate new capFta1 receipts.
The Council hae however already approved an additional payment towards the scheme which is not included within the above. A bid for a further f500,OOOO 1e submitted to enable this vitally important scheme to get under way.
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