Present:

Cllr David Cameron (in the   Chair)

Councillors

Julia Griffin

Trevor Horsnell

In attendance

Louise Fuller (Clerk)

Cty Cllr John Aldridge (to min.   no. 36)

One member of the public (to   min. no. 35)

32/2015-16

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies for absence were   received from Cllrs Peter Latham and Carl Sargent.

33/2015-16

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Members APPROVED the minutes of   the meeting of the Council held on 8 July 2015 as a correct record.

34/2015-16

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST and REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATIONS

None.

35/2015-16

QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

A member of the public asked   about the closure of the play area at Edney Common. Quotes would be obtained for works to the   equipment and an item would be placed on the agenda of the next meeting to explore   the possibility of re-opening the area in the light of that information.

The member of the public left   the meeting.

36/2015-16

REPORTS

Chelmsford City   Council

City Cllr Chambers had sent her   apologies for the meeting as there was currently nothing significant to   report from the city council. Cllr   Horsnell mentioned his query about the planning situation at Oak Lodge.

Essex County   Council

Cty Cllr Aldridge was asked   about the road by the church which had not been included in the recent   re-surfacing. He reported on the bus   consultation currently in progress and the “Greater Essex” bid for devolved powers. Cllr Horsnell asked about grass cutting on   highway verges and why some roads are apparently being missed.

Cty Cllr Aldridge then left the   meeting.

Play Park, Edney   Common

No report as the play area was   closed.

Village Hall

Although Cllr Sargent was not   at the council meeting, Cllr Cameron had been at the village hall meeting and   reported that all was well.

Public Rights of   Way

Noted that Cllr Sargent was   unable to take on the role of PRoW officer.   It was agreed to advertise the post in the parish magazine and meanwhile   any problems could be reported to the council or councillors.

37/2015-16

REPORT OF THE CLERK

The Council   NOTED   the Clerk’s report.

1          Councillor   vacancies

            There had been no applications for   these and they would continue to be advertised on the noticeboards and in the   parish magazine.

2          Weed   spraying

            It was AGREED to accept the   quote from D W Maintenance to spray the weeds on the forecourt of the garages   in Sparrows Close and request the work to be carried out.

38/2015-16

FINANCE

38.1

38.2

Accounts for payment

The accounts for on-line   payment between meetings, total £1,692.71, were NOTED, and those for   payment now, DD and online-banking to a total of £5,853.00, were APPROVED.

The account balances as at 31   August were NOTED.

39/2015-16

HIGHWAY MATTERS REPORTED BY COUNCILLORS

1          Speeding Traffic

            No report.

2 & 3    Road surface at church corner and verge   cutting

            Already discussed   under min. no. 36.

40/2015-16

COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE, and DISTRIBUTION BAG

EALC documents were noted.

The request from Essex Air   Ambulance for a grant was considered and it was AGREED to donate £25.

41/2015-16

DOCUMENTS ON DEPOSIT

None.

42/2015-16

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

42.1

Parish Council Decisions

The following comments made by   the parish council between meetings were NOTED.

App. no.

15/02216/DEVEX

Location

Land north east of Glengarry, Edney Common

Proposal

To name a new property Aprils Place

Comment

No objection   (but the clerk subsequently drew CCC’s attention to the possibility of   confusion with the recently named nearby property April Cottage, and the   owner has been informed accordingly).

App. no.

15/00858/FUL

Location

Larkrise   Cottage, Cock Lane

Proposal

Extension to   residential garden area

Comment

The council   objects to the application as the land is green belt and should be retained   as such. The site has been the subject   of many planning applications and the council is further concerned that   should an extension to the garden be agreed, this will lead to future   applications for more development on the site.

42.2

The following planning applications were considered:

App. no.

15/00857/FUL

Location

Larkrise   Cottage, Cock Lane

Proposal

Construction   of single storey infill extension to existing dwelling

Comment

No objection

42.3

Other planning applications received since the agenda was prepared

None.

42.4

Decisions by Chelmsford City Council

The following planning   decisions by Chelmsford City Council were NOTED.

GRANTED

App. no.

15/00929/FUL

Location

Hawkins Smiths   Farmhouse, Wyses Road

Proposal

Part   retrospective application for a replacement dwelling as previously approved   for extensions and alterations. (14/01911/FUL)

App. no.

15/01097/FUL

Location

Montagues   Farm, Loves Green

Proposal

Proposed rebuild/replace stables and associated buildings

REFUSED

App. no.

15/00905/FUL

Location

Land north   east of The Old Vicarage, Wyses Road

Proposal

Demolition of   two existing structures and the construction of a stable block with solar   panels on the roof and associated hardstanding

APPLICATION WITHDRAWN

App. no.

15/00710/COUPA

Location

Church Farm,   Highwood Road, Edney Common

Proposal

Determination   as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority will be   required for the change of use of an agricultural building to residential   (C3) use

App. no.

15/00559/FUL

Location

Old Barns   Cottage, Chelmsford Road

Proposal

Raising of the roof, two storey side extension, two storey   front extension and new front porch. Partial demolition of existing rear   extension and construction of new single storey rear extension. External   alterations including new second floor side windows and revised external   cladding.

42.5

PLANNING CORRESPONDENCE

The council noted that CCC   would be considering the Strategic Land Availability Assessment on 2   September 2015.

43/2015-16

OTHER URGENT BUSINESS – for information only

None.

44/2015-16

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

7.30 p.m. Wednesday 11 November   2015.

45/2015-16

EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC

It was RESOLVED to exclude the press and public from the   following item under the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 as it   contained confidential information relating to property matters.

46/2015-16

ALLOTMENT SITE, RADLEY GREEN

It was noted that the current   tenant of the Radley Green allotment site was happy to continue to rent the   site and this might lead to a five-year commitment if applications to   environmental schemes were successful.   However if the council had any plans for the site, he would be pleased   to discuss them. The council AGREED   to continue with the status quo.

The meeting   closed approx. 8.30pm.