At last night’s Planning Meeting (Whittlesey Town Council).
The new chairman and vice chairman were chosen.
Cllr Alex Miscandlon now becomes chairman and Cllr Alan Bristow becomes vice chairman.
Cllr Alan Bristow Cllr Alex Miscandlon
8 members of the public in attendance –
Mr Brent Walker (Postland Developments) gave an update on their ‘Coates Minuet Village’ between Coates and Eastrea.
some changes in the large house on the front were being proposed.
Photo’s WTC – RWT Photography.
During the public forum Mr Langley of Eastrea gave concerns around Planning Application F/YR/0357/O – Mr Langley has been running his agricultural business for many years and was concerned about the proposed building next door to him.
The other planning application that caused most debate (mostly from myself) was that of the proposed erection 9 flats and 2 retails units around ‘Grosvenor House’ (present Council Building) (F/YR19/0286/F) Some very valid concerns about :
Delivery Access
Parking Concerns
Lighting Concerns
Access Requirements
Public safety
Ref appeal APP/EPR/550 East Midlands Waste @ Saxon Pit.
A letter was read out from Cllr Chris Boden, highlighting some updates from the Environment Agency.
I spoke at some length and detail on not just the current concerns but historical events.
A letter has been received from the Environment Agency to MP Steve Barclay detailing some of the latest developments surrounding the Saxon Pit.
At present the EA have withdrawn the enforcement notice, the decision has been made so that they can work with the operator to resolve issues without the need for an appeal hearing at this stage.
Declaration of interest: I am Roy Gerstner Councillor for St Marys Ward South of Whittlesey Town Council. I sit on the planning committee of the Council.
Whittlesey Town Council act as consultee’s only on planning applications.
Fenland District Council – Planning Committee are the decision makers on most applications.
Cambridgeshire County Council make planning decisions on some applications.
