MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING HELD BY BISHOP'S CASTLE TOWN COUNCIL IN THE TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY 19th APRIL 2005 AT 7.30 PM

PRESENT Councillor J.M. Carroll, Mayor, in the Chair.
Councillors: M. Davidson - Stanley, R.A. Evans, S.A. Farr, J. A. Magill, W. J. Morris, Dr. G. N. St J Penney and R.D. Wright.
In attendance: Mrs J. Ince, Town Clerk.

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. Morris, Cllr. Hird, Cllr. Pinches.

2. DECLARATION OF INTEREST:
a) Declaration of personal interest: none

b) Declaration of prejudicial interest: none
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3. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WISHING TO SPEAK
Notice must be given prior to the commencement of the meeting. (Maximum of three minutes per person).
Cllr. Wright proposed that Mr Marston be allowed to speak at item 3b. Seconded by Cllr. Farr and approved.

4. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT
a) 1/05/16874/F Erection of an extension to a dwelling and alterations to a conversion of adjoining barn/garage to provide additional living accommodation.
Tudor Cottage, 36 Union Street, Bishop's Castle. Mrs R. S. Kennedy.
Cllr. Dr. Penney advised that the Civic Society were objecting to this application on the grounds that there would not be any where to park a car on the property. Cllr. Magill asked if the garage was used to park a car. Cllr. Dr. Penney replied "no, but it could be in the future".
Cllr. Davidson - Stanley proposed no objection but believed there should be off street parking provided on the property. Seconded by Cllr. Wright and approved.

b) 1/05/16911/F Planning permission (Full) & 1/05/16912/CA Conservation Area Consent. Erection of a building and demolition of a building. (delegated matter) .
3A Bull Street, Bishop's Castle. Mr J Charters.
A letters of objection was read from David and Jay Wilkinson. .
Two letters of objection have been received from Mr Marston. He summarised the letters by saying his main objections were:-
1. The extension to the rear would double the width of the property and be just 1.2m from two of his windows.
2. He had been told the extension was for a two up two down property and that he would be shown the plans before submission. This was not the case.
3. The front of the present house added to the quirkiness of Bull St. He felt the new design would destroy the overall appearance of Bull St.
Cllr. Wright proposed an objection on the following grounds:-
1. The front elevation would have an adverse effect on the appearance of Bull St. (Cllr. Wright explained that although the individual houses were not particularly appealing the overall effect was very attractive)
2. The increase in height and the size of the extension to the rear would have a detrimental effect on adjacent properties with loss of light.
Cllr. Wright said that he would like the Conservation Officer to thoroughly investigate the house and site before a decision is made.
The proposal was seconded by Cllr. Davidson - Stanley and approved. Cllr. Dr. Penney abstained.

c) 1/05/16909/TC Tree works (conservation area). Felling of 5 no. Fir trees. (delegated matter)
New burial ground at Bishop's Castle Churchyard. C. Pritchard.
Cllr. Dr. Penney proposed no objection. Seconded by Cllr. Farr and approved.

The Mayor closed the meeting at 7.50 pm.

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