Churchyard Tidy and Juniper Trees
- The Chairman has met with the vicar and agreed 
works
to be carried out in the Churchyard. Mr Cooke and his team of
volunteers who undertook general tidying work in the churchyard were
thanked for their hard work. The works to the area adjacent to Church
Lane will be carried out on 6th September. It was noted that the grass
cutter has adjusted his cutting times to ensure the churchyard is cut a
few days before the Church Fete which will be held on 3rd September.
West Suffolk College –The Principal had written to the Clerk having completed her investigation into the Parish Council’s complaints. She has taken swift action to address the concerns raised and asked the Parish Council to pass on her apologies to parishioners for the way they were subjected to rowdy behaviour from the college’s students.
Planning Comments
Appln. No.: 05/01392/LBC - Alteration to
staircase, removal of brick tiles hearth surrounds and addition of two
dormer windows to rear of property - End Cottage, 132 Nunnery Street,
Castle Hedingham and 05/01570/LBC -
Repaint exterior walls of building in a ‘Cornish
Cream’ colour as opposed to white - Saddlers, 26 St James
Street, Castle Hedingham - – No objections
Appln No. 05/01447/FUL –
Erection of first floor rear extension - Orchard Cottage, Sudbury Road,
Castle Hedingham – No objections. This is a thoughtful and
sympathetic renovation to restore an ancient building and adapt it to
modern living standards.
Appln No. 05/01454/FUL –
Conversion of existing builders yard and workshops into 2 no. houses
and 1 no bungalow - Land to the rear of Blue Boar House, 24 St James
Street, Castle Hedingham - This application is not materially different
to the previous application made for this property. The Parish Council
object to this current application for the following reasons-
Density – The Council has concerns regarding the density of
the development and its impact on surface drainage to adjacent
properties – these concerns have also been voiced by
parishioners.
Style – The Council is concerned that the style of the
properties is inconsistent with the existing architectural style. This
style has already been rejected by the District Council when
considering an application at Ibstocks in Castle Lane, Castle Hedingham.
Archaeological Site – The Council is concerned that the
development is potentially on an archaeological site of considerably
significance over what are the old town ramparts and Hanging Ditch
which have been loosely filled in. This could make the construction of
the buildings problematic. The Parish Council ask that an
archaeological investigation is completed before any development is
undertaken.
Precedent - The Parish Council is concerned that a precedent could be
created by allowing a development of this nature, serviced by a shared
driveway, in the village’s very valuable conservation area.
Nature of the Site – The site is referred to as
‘Brown Field’ in the application the Parish Council
are not aware that this is or ever has been designated as a Brown Field
site.
Appln. : 05/01514/OUT - Proposed new
dwelling - Land rear of 118 – 132 Nunnery Street, Castle
Hedingham – the Parish Council object to this application as
follows: Access: The access to the property is not suitable. The
entrance is extremely narrow and situated in an extremely hazardous
part of Nunnery Street where there is a significant amount of on street
parking. The Parish Council is concerned about access and egress to the
property as visibility splays are severely restricted by parked cars
and this cannot be controlled by the applicant. The Parish Council have
already had to consider particular traffic issues at this point. It was
also agreed that the Clerk write to Essex County Council Highways to
ask them to look at and pass comment on the access to this development.
Appln.: 05/01012/FUL - Conversion of
stables to holiday accommodation Revised Plans - Fourwinds, Kirby Hall
Road, Castle Hedingham – This revised application is not
materially different to the original application and the Parish Council
would object to it on the following grounds:
Visual Impact - The development would have a detrimental impact in an
area of special landscape and value. The property is visible right
across the Colne Valley. This development would have a negative impact
on the environment.
Sewage – There is no reference made in the proposal to sewage
removal. The property is unlikely to be served by main sewers and the
impact on this system with the intensification the site is significant.
Design of Buildings – The proposed materials are out of
keeping with the area.
Village Envelope- The development is outside of the village envelope.
Intensification of the Site - The proposal is an over intensification
of the site.
Access – The proposal would significantly increase the number
of vehicles using this lane in an area where the Parish Council has
already had to consider particular traffic issues.
Queen Street Traffic - It was agreed that as the scheme has been in place for six month Essex County Council should be asked to carry out a review.
Meeting Dates: 21st September,
12th October and 23rd November 7.45 p.m. Old Court House, Castle
Hedingham
Old Court House, Castle Hedingham.
N.B. For further information about this press release please contact the Clerk (Mrs. Helena Carter 01787-461149) after 4.30pm or Parish Council Chairman (Mrs. Sonia Allfrey 01787-461108).