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MINUTES of the MEETING of the GREAT YELDHAM PARISH COUNCIL
held in the Reading Room, Great Yeldham on Thursday 6th December 2007.
Present were:- Mrs. P. Slimming (Chairman), Ms. M. Baker (Vice Chairman),
Mr. B. Sargeant,
Mr. R. Francis,
Mr. I. Spencer,
Mr. D. Dyson,
Mr. C. Cumaranatunge,
Mr. J. Beckett,
Mr. R. May.
In attendance :- Mr. Nigel McCrea, District Councillor.
Mr. R. Liming. Clerk to the Parish Council.
Apologies for absence:- Mr. B. Finch. County Councillor.
1119. Declarations of interest.
Mrs. P. Slimming, Ms. M. Baker, Mr. C . Cumaranatunge, R. D. Dyson, Mr. Beckett, Mr. B. Sargeant.:- Application from
Reading Room Committee for funding.
Mr. R. Liming. Mr. Cumaranatunge:- Agenda item 7. Appeal Decision Ref: App/2151/2045244.
1120. Minutes.
The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 1st November 2007 were confirmed as a correct record.
1121. Correspondence.
Members were made aware of information letters received by the Parish
Council. The letters were referred for filing when appropriate.
1122. Planning applications referred to the Parish Council for comment.
Application No 07/02398/FU
Erection of rear extension to form granny annex at Crossing Cottage. Great Yeldham. Members referred to previous applications for this site
which had been refused.
Members felt that this application would be over development of the site
and requested that the application be refused. Clerk to write to B.D.C.
Application No 07/702402/FUL
Erection of side and rear extensions. Potters Hall Cottages. Great Yeldham.
No objections from members.
Application No 07/02465/OUT.
Erection of two storey building and garage with vehicular access on land adjacent Old Oaks, Leather Lane. Great Yeldham.
Members were concerned at the over development of the site and requested that Braintree District Council Planning Department
bring this application to the attention of the Essex County Highways expressing the grave concern of the Great Yeldham Parish Council
over off street parking with the related problems now affecting this area of Leather Lane. Until this problem has been addressed by the
authorities no further development should be considered.
1123. Appeal Decision on REF No App/21410/2045244.
A letter received from Mr & Mrs J. Laver was circulated to all members.
The letter requested the help of the Parish Council in convincing Braintree District Councils Planning department and their Chief Executive that there is a a huge
difference between working from home, and running a business (plying for trade), from a residential property.
In a letter from the Chief Executive addressed to Mr & Mrs Laver, it was made clear that Braintree Planners consider them to be the same thing and that in
future there is a possibility that planning permission will not be required.
Mrs Laver suggested that if this situation is allowed to develop, residential estates will quickly compare to industrial estates creating an adverse effect on
small high street traders. Property values would be eroded and the quality of life destroyed for many people.
It was then resolved by all members that a letter should be sent to the Chief Executive requesting clarification on the Braintree District Councils interpretation on,
working from home, and running a business from home (plying for trade)
Has the Braintree District Council considered the long term implications of this appeal being granted and if so will they appeal to the High Court against it?
2124. Back dated increase of pay for Clerk.
Members accepted the recommendations of the National Association of Local
Councils for a national salary award for clerks 2007-2998. applicable from April
2007.
2125. Precept for year 2008/2009.
It was resolved by members to approve the Parish Council Precept for the year
2008/2009 for the sum of £35,450.00.
2126. Funding Application.
A request for funding to meet a budget shortfall in the Reading Room was considered by members.
It was resolved that the sum of £500.00 be donated from the emergency fund.
2127. Quotations received.
A quotation to construct a concrete ramp 18 feet long by 6 feet wide as an entrance way into the Play Area for the sum off £325.00, from Mr. K.Metson was considered
by members.
A quotation to supply and install a hand rail to the same pathway for the sum of £156.18, from Mr. K Metson was also considered.
A quotation was also received from Mr Metson to supply turfing for the surface of the play area for the sum of £325.00 was also considered.
There would be an extra charge to install the turf.
It was resolved by members that the quotations be accepted for the total sum of £1158.16
Accounts for payment.
Accounts for payment were approved by members.
The meeting closed at 2115hrs.
Next meeting will be on Thursday 7th February 2008.
No meeting in January.
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