There were quite a few planning applications on last night’s agenda, so we’ll just cover the two that we have already mentioned.<\/p>\n
The application for 24 social housing flats and 3 commercial units at Priory Chase, Rayleigh was refused by 15 votes to 12. Ron Oatham moved refusal bascially because of the bulk, scale and design of the building being usuitable for the location near the existing traditional styled housing . It would be on three storeys (and much bigger than the smaller 6-unit building that Coral already have permission for). Ron was very critical of the ‘industrial’ style that was proposed. Chris Black and John Mason (Hawkwell Residents Councillor) questions about the ‘amenity space’ that was being provided. This space consisted of some balconies and a strip 2-3m wide that stretched round part of the building. Councillors Lucy Cox (Conservative, Hawkwell) and Colin Seagers (Conservative, Great Wakering) were concerned about the parking arrangements. When questioned the officers admitted that the amount of amenity space provided was between 25 and 50 percent below standard. As a result this lack of amenity space was added as a second reason. When it came to a vote, it was refused 15-12.<\/p>\n
The application to convert the Rochford Conservative Club, Back Lane, Rochford into an Indian Restaurant was also discussed. Those councillors who are members of the club had to leave the meeting. But actually it seems that surprisingly few of the Conservative Councillors actually belong to it , because only a few left. In fact none of the three councillors who represent the town of Rochford (Mrs Gill Lucas-Gill, James Cottis and Keith Gordon) belong to the club, and they all spoke strongly AGAINST giving permission because of the effect it would have on neighbours in terms of possible odour and traffc hazards. They were backed up on this by Lucy Cox, but other councillors, notably Simon Smith (Conservative Rayleigh) spoke in favour of allowing it and eventually it was passed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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