CHELMER VILLAGE COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENT, VILLAGE GREEN AND PLANNNG COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 27th June 2023 AT 7.00 PM AT SPRINGFIELD PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT: Cllrs: S.Byrne-Lagrue (Chairman), A. Chong, S. King, R. Stringer 
IN ATTENDANCE: Clerk to the Council and RFO & Deputy Clerk
10         APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE – There were none.
11         CO-OPTION OF NON-COMMITTEE MEMBERS – None were required.
12         DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ITEMS ON THE AGENDA &  DISPENSATIONS –     There were none.	

13 	MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENT, VILLAGE GREEN & PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING – Held on 22nd May 2023 
RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting be approved and signed as a correct record.
14         PUBLIC QUESTION TIME-  There were none in attendance.
15        Hedge Reduction –Chelmer village green
Members considered the reduction of the top of the centre hedge line of the trees (adjacent to adult gym/path). 
RESOLVED: Members agreed the matter be discussed again at the September meeting. 
16        Bus Shelter Replacement – Beeleigh link 
Members agreed the bus shelter be monitored for next six months and a replacement be considered at budget time. 
      	     RESOLVED: Members agreed they will review again in six months
           time. 

17         PLANNING APPLICATIONS
     Members considered the following planning applications received from 
     the Chelmsford City Council:

17.1       Reference: 23/00787/FUL 
            Address: Harvey’s 14 Chelmer Village Retail Park Chelmer Village Way      
      Chelmer Village.

      Description of works: Full planning application for external alterations
      to the elevations to facilitate the subdivision of Unit E.

          RESOLVED: That the parish council has no objections to this application.

17.2       Reference: 23/00186/FUL
       Address: 38 Hopkins Mead Chelmer Village Chelmsford Essex

       Description of works: Retrospective application for Loft Conversion with 
       dormer to rear and Velux windows to the front.
       
RESOLVED: That the parish council has no objections to this application.
18		FOR INFORMATION 

18.1		CHELMER VILLAGE

A Report has been made to Essex Police regarding the anti-social behaviour.
We reported to the to make the resident aware. They will take problem    solving approach to deal with our concerns, working with partners local authority and, if required, specialist police units.

RESOLVED: That the information was noted.
18.2 		Dog bin –CHELMER VILLAGE GREEN

A request has been received for a new dog bin to be installed on Chelmer    village green. Members are considered a new dog bin. There would be a cost of £280+VAT for installation and additional. £100 charge for empty the bin per Anum. 
RESOLVED: Member suggest that a dog bin is not required at the location and the resident should informed.

18.3     	Litter bin – IN COLCHESTER ROAD 
A resident had contacted Essex County councillor J. Spence to request a litter bin in Colchester Road. There are already two new litter bins installed now. So, no action was required.

    RESOLVED: That the information was noted.
18.4     	Litter bin 
Litter bin requested by resident near to the memorial bench CVG has been investigated previously. There is one litter bin close by. Officers will continue to monitor, but it is not felt necessary to have a bin at this location.
RESOLVED: Members agreed no actioned required, and the  matter be reviewed after six months

Meeting closed at: 7.15 p.m.
Cllr S. Byrne-Lagrue
Chairman    Signed ………………………………………………………………	Date ……………………………