MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE HELD ON
26 FEBRUARY 2007


Cllr K Barnes
* Cllr R Taylor
* Cllr P Demonti
* Cllr K Warnell
* Cllr P Gray
Cllr Miss C Woodman
* Cllr L Pinnell (Chairman)
* Cllr J Wyllie
* Cllr Mrs N Symonds
(Vice-Chairman)
Cllr K Armstrong (ex-officio)

* Denotes present



Prior to the meeting the Chairman, on behalf of all members, expressed his deepest sympathy to Cllr Barnes following the death of his son.

580. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies were received from Cllr Barnes and Cllr Miss Woodman.

581. DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Cllr Demonti Personal Planning Application 3/07/0211/FP/LH

582. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 5 FEBRUARY 2007

RESOLVED: that the Minutes be received as a correct record of the proceedings and be signed by the Chairman

583. PLANNING NOTIFICATIONS

i) No objections were raised on the following applications:

3/06/2434/FP/LH Front Porch 26 Thorley Park Road Applicant: Mr M Skeggs

3/07/0154/FP/SCD Conversion of roof space with side dormer etc. Glendon, Cricketfield Lane Applicant: Mr and Mrs R Harrison

3/07/0163/FP/MP Side and rear extensions October House, Dunmow Road Applicant: Mr S Teesdale

3/07/0173/FP/MP Loft conversion with rear and front dormers and 2nd storey rear extension 44 Maze Green Road Applicant: Mr John Shepherd

3/07/0193/LB/LH Stripping and re-roofing of the memorial hall with clay pantiles, including all new lead flashings, valley gutter lining and new aluminium moulded No 46 guttering (to match existing) Memorial Hall, Bishop's Stortford College Applicant: C/o Agent

3/07/0195/FP/NB Canopy structure to provide shelter to existing 1st floor access above flat roof - retrospective application 88 South Street Applicant: Gourmet Oriental Restaurant

3/07/0210/FP/NB Remove roof + chimney and form new roof with studio apartment within, + internal alterations 119-121 South Street Applicant: Mrs Hayden

3/07/0213/FP/AY Extension to dugouts. Extension to turnstile. Additional spectator seating Bishop's Stortford Football Club, Woodside, Dunmow Road Applicant: Bishop's Stortford FC

3/07/0223/LC/LH Demolition of garage and attached wall to provide clear land to build house given permission under application no.

3/06/1681/FP. The garage is less than 115 cubic metres but is attached to the adjoining house (2 Alpha Place) Land adjacent to 2b Alpha Place Applicant: Mrs Hayden

3/07/0227/FP/SE Single storey rear extension to dining room 33 Clover Avenue Applicant: Vince Clark

3/07/0232/FP/SE Single storey rear extension 16 Lindsey Road Applicant: Mr Abbott

3/07/0265/FP/SE Conservatory 12 Highfield Avenue Applicant: Mr and Mrs R Dewen

3/07/0273/FP/SE Single storey timber and glass orangery Grange Court, Rye Street Applicant: Mr and Mrs Fletcher

3/07/0274/LB/SE Construction of timber framed orangery with glazed lantern style roof Grange Court, Rye Street Applicant: Mr and Mrs Fletcher

ii) Objections were made on the following applications:-

3/07/0056/AD/NB 1no illuminated banner suspended from the building at the Southern end of the site. 3no illuminated signs - sign 1 1024mm x 3752mm on east elevation, Sign 2 1350mm x 4210mm on east elevation, sign 3 950mm x 6875mm on west elevation. Sign 4 1554mm x 5625mm on east elevation Sainsburys, 16 Jackson Square Applicant: Mr M Ireland, Sainsburys Reason The proposal would be contrary to the Town Council Planning Policy BS001. The provision of illuminated signage was deemed to be detrimental to the street scene and would detract from the overall ambiance of the Town. In addition, members considered that the proposal would create excessive light pollution to the residential property situated above the store.

3/07/0143/AD/NB Internally illuminated shop signs and projecting sign Bathstore, Jackson Square Applicant: Bathstore Reason The proposal would be contrary to the Town Council Planning Policy BS001. The provision of illuminated signage was deemed to be detrimental to the street scene and would detract from the overall ambiance of the Town. In addition, members considered that the proposal would create excessive light pollution to the residential properties situated above the store.

3/07/0161/FP/MP Two storey side extension and single rear extension 15 Twyford Gardens Applicant: Mr and Mrs White Reason: Whilst members raised no objection to the proposed extensions, members objected to the loss of the garage which, they considered, would exacerbate the current parking problem in the area.

3/07/0171/FP/MP Single storey rear extension and two storey side extension - amended scheme 42 Hayley Bell Gardens Applicant: Mr Leon Eanquah Reason: The proposal would be contrary to the Town Council Policy BS002. The garage should be used for the housing of private vehicles and not as additional living accommodation or for any commercial activity. This would ensure the continued provision of off street parking facilities in the interests of highway safety to safeguard the amenities of adjoining occupiers and would be in accordance with Policy BE7(ii) and appendix iv of the East Herts Local Plan.

3/07/0208/FP/LH First floor side extension and conversion of garage to habitable room. 23 Broadleaf Avenue Applicant: Mr and Mrs Rotherford Reason: i The proposal would be contrary to the Town Council Policy BS002. The garage should be used for the housing of private vehicles and not as additional living accommodation or for any commercial activity. This would ensure the continued provision of off street parking facilities in the interests of highway safety to safeguard the amenities of adjoining occupiers and would be in accordance with Policy BE7(ii) and appendix iv of the East Herts Local Plan. ii The bulk of the proposed extension would have an overbearing appearance and would be detrimental to the street scene due to the cramped appearance.

3/07/0211/FP/LH Erect 1 two bed detached dwelling with associated car parking Land rear of 132 London Road Applicant: R Thurley and C Green Reason: i) The lack of adequate car parking provision would seriously compromise the current parking arrangements ii) The development would erode the garden amenity of No. 132 London Road iii) The proposed road surfacing material would be totally inappropriate for the area iv) Detrimental to the area v) Totally inappropriate form of backland development 3/07/0258/FP/NB Change of use from job centre (A2) to wine warehouse (A1) Sceptre House, 43A South Street Applicant: Keydome Ltd Reason: The inadequate parking provision and access to the site would render the premises unsuitable for a change of use from A2 to A1 3/07/0296/FP/MP Second storey side and rear extension 163 Rye Street Applicant: Mr and Mrs Whiffin Reason: The proposal was considered to be of poor design and not in keeping with the street scene.

584. PLANNING DECISIONS

RESOLVED: that the attached list of planning decisions issued by East Herts Council be noted.

585. APPEALS

(i) To note the following dates for Public Inquiries:

3/06/1342/RP Redevelopment to form mixed use scheme incorporating retail units (A1 and A3) 105 residential units and associated parking and landscape.

Submitted as reserved matters to outline permission ref: 3/02/0962/OP
Jackson Square Phase 2 Land adjacent to Riverside
Appellant: David Ward
Date and Time: 22 March 2007 at 10am.
Venue: The Waytemore Room, EHC Council Offices, The Causeway

3/06/2089/FP Construction of a part 1,3 and 4 storey development for retail
(Classes A1,A2 and A3) plus 18 flats
3a South Street, The Dells
Appellant: Pearlcrown Ltd
Date and Time: 27 March 2007 at 10am
Venue: The Waytemore Room, EHC Council Offices, The Causeway

(ii) To note the following appeal to be determined by Public Inquiry procedure:
3/06/2087/FP Demolition of clubhouse and ancillary buildings. Erection of 38no
flats (11 affordable); construction of new access off Kingfisher Way;
layout of parking areas; construction of pergola feature and landscaped
parking; layout of footpath/cycleway and all ancillary works
Bishop's Stortford Bowling Club, 23 Hockerill Street

Appellant: Constable Homes PLC

(iii) To note the following appeal decisions issued by the Planning Inspectorate:

3/06/0253/FP Demolition of existing properties and the erection of 16 two bedroom
Flats with ancillary parking
156a-158 London Road
Appellant: Chantry Developments (UK) Ltd
Appeal Dismissed

3/06/0552/FP Demolition of 133A and 135 Hadham Road and the erection of 19 two bed flats in one block, with associated access and parking

Appellant: Michael Shanly Homes
Appeal Dismissed

3/06/0792/FP Two one bed flats at first floor to replace 1 one bed flat, approved
Under 3/05/0423/FP but not yet built
48 and 50 Hockerill Street
Appellant: Eurolet Ltd
Appeal Allowed

3/06/0801/FP Demolition of 180,182,184 and 186 Stansted Road and erection of 19 dwellings in five terraces
180,182,184 and 186 Stansted Road
Appellant: Michael Shanly Homes
Appeal Dismissed

586. STREET NAMING AND NUMBERING
None to date.

587. PROPOSED TOWN COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING ESTATE AGENT BOARDS ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS (Cllr Warnell)

Members had been circulated with a copy of the attached draft policy prepared by Cllr Warnell regarding the proposal to request, at development stage, that a covenant be included to prohibit the erection of estate agent boards at multi property developments in order to safeguard the visual impact on the street scene.

RECOMMENDED: that the attached policy be recommended for acceptance as BS007.

588. PROPOSED TOWN COUNCIL POLICY ON SECURITY SHUTTERS (Cllr Warnell)

RESOLVED: that this matter be deferred to the next meeting of the Committee.

589. DEVELOPMENT ON AMENITY LAND

RESOLVED: that this matter be referred to the Town Plan Working Party.

590. EAST HERTS LOCAL PLAN SECOND REVIEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING SPD

Members had been previously circulated with a copy of the attached discussion document from East Herts Council.

RESOLVED: that the document be noted and members complete their own personal responses to East Herts Council.

591. EAST OF ENGLAND PLAN

To note that the Clerk was in the process of compiling the Town Council's response to the East of England Plan, and this would be forwarded to all members for their comments within the next few days.

592. UP-DATED REPORTS

i Market Stalls - Demarcation of Pitches (First raised 4 September 2006)

Members had been circulated with the attached response from Martin Shrosbree, East Herts Council. Whilst members noted that stall holders were permitted to use the disabled bay on market days prior to the disabled bay, nevertheless members considered that it was totally inappropriate for a trader's van to be parked in the bay, taking up much needed parking space designated for the disabled. Members requested that a further letter be forwarded to Mr Shrosbree outlining the above comments.

The Chairman advised members that the Town Centre Manager was currently in discussion with East Herts Council regarding the market and requested members to pass their comments to the Town Centre Manager in order for her raise the matters with East Herts Council.

ii Grange Paddocks - Sunday League Footballers (first raised 5 February 2007))

Members noted the attached response from Sara Mellor, East Herts Council

iii. Closure of BS Police Station on 20 January 2007 (first raised 22 January 2007)

Members noted that the Police Station had been closed until 3pm on 20 January 2007 due to staff sickness. Members considered that it was totally unacceptable that a police station in a town the size of Bishop's Stortford closed as a result of the sickness of a member of staff. Members requested that a letter be forwarded to the Chief Constable advising him that members considered the situation to be totally unacceptable.

iv. Antique Shop, High Street (raised again 5 February 2007)

To note that East Herts Council Enforcement was aware and monitoring the situation with regard to the poor state of repair of the listed building.

v. Street Lamp outside Sisley, Junction of North Street (first raised 5 February 2007)

Response awaited from Hertfordshire Highways

593. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA

Town Council Planning Policy regarding Security Shutters (Cllr Warnell)
Loss of Amenities within Bishop's Stortford (Cllr Pinnell)

594. URGENT BUSINESS

New Traffic Lights - Anchor Street (Cllr Pinnell)
Cllr Pinnell considered that the new traffic signals at Anchor Street were unsafe and needed to be in phase with the lights controlling the pedestrian crossing.

Flooding - Twyford Gardens (Cllr Warnell)

Cllr Warnell reported that he had received complaints from residents of Twyford Gardens regarding flooding on the road each time it rained. The drains were heavily silted and despite many residents reporting the problem to Hertfordshire Highways, no action had been taken to clear the drains.

Traffic Lights, London Road/Thorley Hill (Cllr Warnell)

Cllr Warnell reported that the traffic lights were out of phase at the above location, causing very long tailbacks on London Road.

Traffic Lights Haymeads Lane/Dunmow Road (Cllr Taylor)

Cllr Taylor reported that the traffic lights were out of phase at the above location, causing long traffic jams.

Potholes - Great Hadham Road (Cllr Gray)

Cllr Gray reported that there were very large potholes on the Great Hadham Road. The Chairman advised Cllr Gray to report the matter to Hertfordshire Highways, either via the website or by telephone.

Coopers of Stortford - Banner Signage (Cllr Gray)

Cllr Gray reported that, despite refusal of planning permission, the banner sign outside Coopers of Stortford was still in situ.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 9pm.

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON 19 FEBRUARY 2007



* Cllr K Armstrong (Town Mayor)
Cllr Mrs J Richardson
* Cllr K Barnes
Cllr Mrs N Symonds
* Cllr A Burlton
* Cllr R Taylor
* Cllr P Demonti
Cllr K Warnell
* Cllr R Gilbert
Cllr Mrs C White
Cllr P Gray
Cllr G White
* Cllr Mrs D Hollebon (Deputy Town Mayor)
* Cllr M Wood
* Cllr D Peek
Cllr Miss C Woodman
* Cllr L Pinnell
* Cllr J Wyllie

* denotes present


553. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies were received from Cllr Gray, Cllr Mrs Richardson,

Cllr Mrs Symonds, Cllr Warnell, Cllr Mrs White, Cllr White and

Cllr Miss Woodman. 554. DECLARATION OF INTEREST None.

555. MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 15 JANUARY 2007 RESOLVED: that the Minutes of the Town Council meeting held on 15 January 2007 be received as a correct record of the proceedings and be signed by the Town Mayor.

556. COMMUNICATIONS None.

557. QUESTIONS ASKED PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER 24 None.

558. BUSINESS EXPRESSLY REQUIRED BY STATUTE None.

559. COMMITTEE REPORTS

i) Planning and Environment Committee 22 January 2007 RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting be received.

ii) Allotment Management Committee 29 January 2007 Min 507 - Review of Existing Charges Cllr Demonti informed members that he had recently attended the Allotment and Gardens Association AGM, at which reference had been made to the proposed increase in charges. The proposals were fully supported. At the meeting, members had expressed their gratitude to the Town Council for the way the Council had managed the allotments over the preceding year, with thanks also being extended to the Council's workforce. RESOLVED: i) that the current charge of £2.00 per rod be increased to £2.70 per rod, with effect from 1 April 2007 ii) that the minutes of the meeting be received. iii) Planning and Environment Committee 5 February 2007 RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting be received. iv) Finance and General Purposes Committee 12 February 2007 RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting be received.

560. WORKING PARTIES Misuse of Drugs and Substances Working Party 25 January 2007 RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting be received. Town Guide Working Party 30 January 2007 RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting be received. Green Energy Working Party 12 February 2007 RESOLVED: that the Minutes be received

561. YOUTH COUNCIL Minutes of the meeting held on 1 February 2007 RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting be received. 562. GRANT APPLICATIONS

i) Bishop's Stortford Air Cadets An application had been received from the above organisation seeking a grant of £2,000 towards the total estimated cost of £24,000, to purchase a replacement mini bus RESOLVED: that a grant of £2,000 be approved

ii) St John Ambulance An application had been received from the above organisation seeking a grant of £4,000 towards the total cost of £20,000 to purchase a community based ambulance. RESOLVED: that a grant of £2,000 be approved

iii) Inspirational Art An application had been received from the above organisation seeking a grant of £500 towards the cost of venue hire to stage an Arts project aimed at young people in East Herts. Members expressed their concern regarding the lack of financial information provided and that no approaches had been made to other funding bodies was being considered. RESOLVED: that the application be deferred for further information NOTE:

Item i) and ii) above Members asked that, in confirming to the organisations, the outcome of their grant applications, that their attention be drawn to the availability of funding from the East Herts Community Voice.

563. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA i) Invitation to the new Police Inspector - Mr Andy Piper. ii) Review of Standing Orders iii) East Herts Cultural Strategy

564. EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC RESOLVED: that in view of the confidential nature of the items to be transacted, the press and public be excluded from the meeting

565. MINUTES OF THE PLAYGROUND WORKING PARTY HELD ON 29 JANUARY 2007 RESOLVED: that the Minutes be received

566. MINUTES OF THE SILVER LEYS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 29 JANUARY 2007 Min 516 - Health Provision Facilities RESOLVED: i) That recommendations i), ii) and iii) be not approved ii) That no monies be expended by the Trust in concluding a satisfactory outcome as to the legal position of the Trust until such time as the Trust has sufficient funding to meet the anticipated expenditure Min 518 - Rent Reviews RESOLVED: that the Recommended revised rents be approved

567. PERSONNEL Min 477 - Town Council Meeting held on 15 January 2007 To note that a letter had been forwarded from the Town Mayor to the Town Clerk confirming his new retirement date as 24 March 2010 There being no further business, the meeting closed at 2022 hrs

MINUTES OF MEETING OF FINANCE AND GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE HELD ON MONDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2007



* Cllr A Burlton
Cllr G White (Chairman)
* Cllr R Gilbert
* Cllr M Wood
* Cllr Mrs D Hollebon
* Cllr Miss C Woodman (V/Chair)
* Cllr L Pinnell
* Cllr J Wyllie
* Cllr K Warnell
Cllr K Armstrong (ex-officio)

* denotes present

In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman Cllr Miss Woodman chaired the meeting.

545. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr White.

546. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None.

547. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 6 NOVEMBER 2006

RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting held on 6 November 2006 be approved as a correct record of the proceedings and be signed by the Chairman.

548. MATTERS ARISING

Min 348. Page 131. Cllr Mrs Hollebon sought an update regarding the audit information under the SORP requirements concerning pension disclosure.

549. ACCOUNT AND BUDGET STATEMENT TO 30 JANUARY 2007

(i) Accounts

RESOLVED: that the accounts, as set out in the attached schedule, in the sum of £105,029.76 be duly authorised for payment.

(ii) Budget Statement

Cllr Warnell sought information regarding the re-charging of the fuel costs to the offices which share the Town Council heating system. The Assistant Clerk agreed to email members with the required information.

RESOLVED: that the attached statement be received.

550. REPORTS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC (Cllr White)

RESOLVED: In view of the absence of Cllr White, that this matter be deferred.

551. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA

None.

552. URGENT/ANY OTHER BUSINESS

New Council Vehicle

Cllr Pinnell commented that the new Council vehicle, which displayed the Town Crest and wording 'Bishop's Stortford Town Council' looked very impressive.

MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE HELD ON
5 FEBRUARY 2007

* Cllr K Barnes
* Cllr R Taylor
* Cllr P Demonti
Cllr K Warnell
Cllr P Gray Cllr
Miss C Woodman
* Cllr L Pinnell (Chairman)
Cllr J Wyllie
* Cllr Mrs N Symonds (Vice-Chairman)
* Cllr K Armstrong (ex-officio)

* Denotes present


525. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies were received from Cllr Warnell, Cllr Miss Woodman and Cllr Wyllie.

526. DECLARATION OF INTEREST

None

527. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 22 JANUARY 2007

RESOLVED: that the Minutes be received as a correct record of the proceedings and be signed by the Chairman

528. PLANNING NOTIFICATIONS

i) No objections were raised on the following applications:

3/06/2371/FP/SCD A new pedestrian and cycle bridge crossing the River Stort and associated landscaping Goods Yard Development Site, River Stort Applicant: East Herts Council

3/06/2427/FP/NB Proposed rear decking (over existing patio and garden) 13 Sandle Road Applicant: Lorinda Pietersen

3/06/2482/FP/SE Conversion of integral garage to room 2 Primrose Close Applicant: Paul Bridle

3/06/2523/FP/MP Two/single storey rear extension and rear raised terrace 18 Chantry Close Applicant: Mr and Mrs Howard

3/07/0029/FP/MP Single storey garden shed 46 Pynchbek Applicant: Mr E P Fleet

3/07/0034/FP/MP Single storey rear extension 19 The Stewarts Applicant: Nigel Smith

3/07/0050/FP/MP Provision of louvres and AHU's at first floor level British Telecom, Telephone Exchange, Station Road Applicant: British Telecommunications PLC

3/07/0056/AD/NB 1no non illuminated banner suspended from the building at the southern edge of the site. 3 no illuminated signs - sign 1 1024mm x 3752mm on east elevation. Sign 2 1350mm x 4210mm on east elevation. Sign 3 950mm x 6875mm on west elevation Sainsbury's PLC, 16 Jackson Square Applicant: Mr Mark Ireland, Sainsbury's

3/07/0064/FP/NB Creation of parking space within garden area, reconstruction of brick retaining wall topped by railing Basbow Cottage, 41 Basbow Lane Applicant: Mr and Mrs Thomas

3/07/0090/FP/MP Single storey rear extension 18 Apsley Close Applicant: Mr and Mrs Aviet

3/07/0095/FP/LH Single storey side extension, small rear extension and detached garage to rear 39 Kingsbridge Road Applicant: S O'Connor

3/07/0125/FP/MP Change a window into an external door - French doors Flat 5, Hadham Court, Hadham Road Applicant: Miss Kerry Holdgate

3/07/0128/FP/MP Single storey rear extension 55 Plaw Hatch Close Applicant: Ms H McSweeny

3/07/0133/FP/LH Two storey side and front extension 2 Thorn Grove Applicant: Mr P Stockham

3/07/0136/FP/NB Retrospective planning permission for change of use to car sales area 5 South Road Applicant: GRK Properties Ltd

3/07/0142/FP/MP Pitched roof to replace flat roof Carisbrooke, Pleasant Road Applicant: Mr P White

3/07/0147/FP/MHT Change of use from mixed use as car repair and service workshop including MOT bay and car sales to mixed use for class B8/B1/B2 and ancillary showroom Unit 1, Birchanger Industrial Estate Applicant: REM Properties Ltd

ii) Objections were made on the following applications:-

3/07/0094/FP/LH Loft conversion with 2no pitch roof dormers to front and 2no pitch roof dormers to rear 43 Primrose Close Applicant: Mr S Blackery Reason:

i Out of keeping with the street scene.

ii Over development of the site

iii The proposed development was considered to be of poor design.

3/07/0119/FP/SCD Two storey front and rear extension and single storey side extension 4 Heath Row Applicant: Mr and Mrs Rodrigues Reason:

i. Over development of the site

ii Loss of light and over bearing to residents of No 6 Heath Row

3/07/0134/FP/MP Garage conversion and single storey front extension 47 Tailors Applicant: Peter Hyne Reason:

i Out of keeping with the street scene

ii The proposed front extension would alter the building line

iii The proposal would be contrary to the Town Council's Policy BS002. The garage should be used for the housing of private vehicles and not as additional living accommodation or for any commercial activity. This would ensure the continued provision of off street parking facilities in the interests of highway safety to safeguard the amenities of adjoining occupiers. The proposal was also contrary to East Herts Local Plan Policy ENV14

529. PLANNING DECISIONS

RESOLVED: that the attached list of planning decisions issued by East Herts Council be noted.

530. APPEALS

None.

531. STREET NAMING AND NUMBERING

None.

532. BUILDING DESIGN

RESOLVED: that this matter be referred to the Town Plan Working Parking.

533. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOWN

RESOLVED: that this matter be referred to the Town Plan Working Parking.

534. THE HERTFORDSHIRE (NORTHGATE END AND THE CAUSEWAY) (RESTRICTION OF WAITING) ORDER 2007

A letter had been received from Hertfordshire Highways detailing the proposal to introduce double yellow lines along Northgate End and The Causeway (at the junction of Northgate End). Members raised no objection to the proposal but were mindful of the need for a loading and unloading provision for the car showroom at 4-9 Rye Street.

535. STATUTORY CONSULTATION - THORN GROVE CYCLE LINK

Members had been circulated with a proposal from Hertfordshire Highways to extend the cycle link which currently ran east to west through the Herts and Essex Hospital development site into Thorn Grove. Members welcomed the proposal although did express some concern that the pathway would be unsegregated between pedestrians and cyclists, which they felt could represent a danger to pedestrians. Members also hoped that the pathway would be well maintained and not be allowed to become overgrown.

RESOLVED: that the above comments be forwarded to Hertfordshire Highways.

536. UP-DATED REPORTS
i Proliferation of abandoned supermarket trolleys (first raised 22 January 2007).

To note that East Herts Council was to implement a scheme in early
February 07 whereby supermarkets would receive a £50 fine if abandoned trolleys were not collected within 48 hours of being reported. East Herts Council would then remove the trolley and charge a £3 per day storage fee.

ii Market Stalls - Demarcation of Pitches (First raised 4 September 2006)
The Chairman confirmed that he had met with the Market Beadle, Steve Knights, who had confirmed that he had written to all market traders with regard to extending their pitches. Mr Knights acknowledged that there had been some problems with a few traders, but he had agreed to keep an eye on the situation. Members agreed to monitor the situation.

iii Closure of BS Police Station on 20 January 2007 (First raised 22 Jan 2007)
Letter sent to Insp Piper 24 January 2007

iv. A Boards (first raised 11 December 2006
Members had been circulated with a copy of the attached letter from Cllr Pile, Portfolio holder for Highway Matters, HCC. Members noted the contents of the letter and the details of the proposed pilot scheme which was due to be introduced in Hertford Town Centre. Individual members would also report dangerous A Boards to Hertfordshire Highways.

537. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA

Proposed Town Council Planning Policy regarding estate agent boards on new developments (Cllr Warnell)
Town Council Planning Policy regarding Security Shutters (Cllr Warnell)
Planned development on amenity land (Cllr Miss Woodman)
East of England Plan

538. URGENT BUSINESS

Antique Shop, High Street.
Cllr Pinnell sought an update from East Herts Council regarding the poor condition of the above mentioned listed building.

Street Lamp in North Street above Sisley.
Cllr Demonti reported that the street lamp above the dress shop Sisley had been out for the last six months. Apparently, it was of an old style and was awaiting a replacement part. Members requested that immediate action be taken to replace the lamp.

Grange Paddocks - Sunday League footballers
Cllr Armstrong reported that the litter problem left by the football teams using Grange Paddocks on Sundays was horrendous, and although there was a litter picker provided by East Herts Council on a Monday morning, Cllr Armstrong felt that a letter should be sent to East Herts Council requesting that action be taken to prevent the teams leaving so much mess in the first place. He felt that extra litter bins should be provided in the vicinity and that action be taken against the organisers if the situation did not improve.

Dog Bin - Beldams Lane
Cllr Pinnell requested that a dog bin be provided in Beldams Lane between the post box and the junction with the Wraglings.