May 1974

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May 1974

INDEX 1974 January - December
A.
Acquisition of Housing Sites
843
Acquisition of land, at Downhall and Tryndehayes Estate 109k
Agency Arrangments
119, i6i, i7
Highway Funct ions
Allotment a
Rawreth Shot site
413, 913, 916, 1005, 1096
Amberley, Lark Hill Road, Canewd.on
1043
Angi ian Water Anthori
Sewage Prosmme
734
I
Sewerage Schemes
(visit by representatives)
Appropriation of
57 South
Street, Rochford
Annorial Bearings
105, 199
Motto Competition
341, 502, 649
917
881,
955
Audit
Report of flstrict Auditor for year ended 31st March 74
B.
Bailiffs Fees
1017
614
wk4
Sigeing
of Cbeqcies
750
Boatmens & Pleasure Boat Licenoes
Public
Health Acts Amendment Act 1907 — Section 17,
Breast
Unit for
Screezth2g by Thepgrapy
Lady NcAdden' a Appeal
315
British I&ilwaye
67, 92,
Pinaricial
District
Bill
implications of
Budgets
1975/76
Building Regulations (i)
BR.7682
431, )7, 739
the
262, 316, 469
fludget 325
1001, 1164
Relaxations
Proposed extension to 25 Victoria Avenue, Rayleigh. 526
(2) BL7643
Conversion of Bungalow into Mansard Roofed Rouse at
Par-Nea, Meadow Road, Hulibridge, 527
(3)
Erection of garage and _____ with 2 bedrooms over at
BR.7689
(4) B.R.741
11 Beech Avenue, Rayleigh
528
of covered way with bedroom above at
side of 18 Parkiands, Rocliford
260
Erect ion
(5) BR. 7822
Erection of carport and gexage with bedroom over at
(6) BR.7865
Proposed. erection of Office for Meter Cabs at
Roohford Eailway Station 802
(7)
BR.8159
Proposed old peoples centre at reaD of
Civic Centre, flochford 1037
(8)
BR. 8227
Proposed extension of bedroom at
1038
29 Western Road, Rayleigh
(9)
BR.8245
Erection of garage and car
25 Eastoheap, Ray1eii 675
11 Beech Avenue,
port with
2 bedrocina over at
1143
Rajlei&i
Bus Fares
Concessionary
for OAFs & Disabled Persons
205, 835
Fares Applications — Notice of Proceedings No.1139 Applications
No.FB2O and. 1273/9F/B93 -
604, 770
ye-tsws
I
Grove Road Open Space
C.
295
Caital Pronme
22
1974—1978
Finance & Personnel Sub—Committee, 12
1974/75 — Locally deternined schemes,
Progress,
95
596, 578
Development Services' Committee, Capital Programme
1032
Housing
1047
Services
Committee, Capital Programme
Recreation & Amenities Committee, Capital Programme
1061
Ruvironmental Health & Control Ccanittee, Capital Programme 1099
Finance & Personnel Committee, Capital Programme
Draft 2 of the Capital programme
1114
1164
Car ltrking
Charges 68, 1139
Cct]mu.tation of spaces
Rayleigh
Panel
164, 799
336, 369
524
Hockley Woods
420
Hullbridge Car Park - Use during Winter Evenings 162, 680
The Approaoh, Rayleigh 679
Rayleigh Market (Jar Park - Request for additional payment
Caravan Sites
and
Control of Development Act 1960
Locks Hill Rocbford
223
300
69
Main Road, Hawkwell, 304
Looks Hill Rocbford, Resale of Electricity
458
Unauthorised siting of Caravan on land east of
Trinity Wood. Road, Hockley
736
Cenetery at Ray1eia
Fees & Charges 63,91
Grants of Exclusive Right of
D9,
Burial
742
Ministers' fees for Buriais 923
Proposed Cemetery Site — Tnnd off Rawreth tarts Rayleigh
931
Crants of Crave Space flo 2071, no6
Cet ez2at Rochford
Rochford. lawn Cemetery, Grave I)igging
Cesspool Thxptying
145
57, 592
Christmas Illuminations at Rayleigh 1022
Chu ohs a
Tower Clock at Holy Trinity Church, Rayleigh
924
Parish Rooms, Rayleigh 974
C irculare
Develoent of the Enviromnent Circular No.18/74
Homelessness
Improvement
268,
358(c)(i), 545,
881,
Grants & Circular 46/71
-
1070
882
Civic Centre
hew Site
77,
443
Civic Regalia 820, 1175
(Jcnmmity Health
Southend Community Health Council 59, 143, 427
Cnnunity Services Co—ordinating Committee — Naming of 580, 416, 204
Transport
Services for the Elderly and disabled 824
Centres for People in Need
910
Composite Public Health Committee
60
3
!' !II D1UT1
pu1sory Purchase
Orders
Rayleii Grange Estate 47, 201, 271, 372, 491
Condolealces
The late !tr.C.E.Osbotrne J.P and Doctor Sita Lumsden 837
Conferences & Courses
Annual
Road. Safety Congress, Eastbourae 642
policy making in Local Government
99
24th/25th June, 1974
Approaches to
Essex Sports Councils, 132
(The) Clmrtered.
Association
Institute
of Public Finance & Accountancy 832
of District Councils
Rating & Valuation
Assooiation
497
497
Royal Town Planning Institute 497
County
Council Services, 546
District Council Technical Association, 102
Environmental Health Congress 214
Eastern
.Sports
Council 133
Institute of 1liouaing Managers - Annual Conference
and exhibition
213
Institute of
Pmicipa1
gineers 216
Institute of Local Government Studies 101, 211, 831
National Rousing & Town
Planning 635
iSflMSai InS
iL
___
Studies
thte
507
Social Servises County Conference
156
66o
Toim and Country Planning Weekend School 197k
National Playing flelds Association
'723
BiB
County Sports Conference of Essex Local Authorities
Conference of Essex Sports Councils
819
Home Safety Conference Chelmsford
820
County Social Services Conference 20th May 1975
833
Institute of Local Government Studies - Seminar for Councillore 959
Association of Publis Health Inspectors Weekend Seminar
ii6o
Royal Society of Health Congress Eastbourne
Confidentiality of Information
996
Conservation in the District
Essex Towns and Viflagee
'flochford
1161
100
4
''ii'ii !"rr ii'rror !uiJ!rri'!
Conswner Advice
109
Contracts
1090, 1101
Contract Progress 543, 697, 720,
OcEnpietion of Contract 530 (BROC) — Rectory
Playspace, Oar Park & Land Drainage 407
Road
Contract 611 0 Purchase of Motor Roller, 415, 777
Contrac't 613 — Purchase of 22cwt
OF Truck,
406
Contract for Seeds & Fertilizer 501
Contract 612 — Purchase
of Refuse Vehicle, 517
Contract 6o8 - Purchase of Bedford, l8owt Wor&ctbus, 6n
Contract 616 —
Purc1te of Bedford Tipping Track, 612,
Contract 609 — Conversion of officers to Members Centre at
rear of 24 South Street, R.ocbford, 645
Contract 605
and 495
- Redevelopment
of Malting Villas Estate
ñt,35t)1I,52.
Contract 619 — Partitioning
Offices, Rochford 771
of typists
Centre
at Council
Contract 618 — Repairs to roof at Council Offices
Raylei&i 778
Contract 622 — Council Offices Rayleii — Demolition &
reconstruction
of brick wall
at rear
936
C ontravent ions
(1) lfnauthorised use of land for repair & lTvtintenance of
vehicles at Northlands Para, Rith. Road, Hockley 259, 453
(2) Unauthorised workshop for vehicle repairs at Warren Boarding
Kennels, Durham Road, Hawkwell,
529
(3) Use of land adjoining Doric Lodge, Lincoln Road, Hawkwell,
461, 529, 588
(4) Alleged Contravention —
15/17
(5) 8
Main
Use
Road Hockley
East Street Rochford
(6) Mac's
(7) 297
of Premises at rear of
311, 462, 530
f,
a65
Garage Eastwood Road, Eay1eii 658
Little Wakering Road
676
(8) The Priors, Wood.side Chase, Eawkwell 676
(9)
76 Main Road, Hawkwell 676
(10) Prittleview, The Drive, Rayleigh ao6
(11)
92 Main Road, Rockley e06
(12)
South Pambrid,ge
Works, Ashingdon 968
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(13) Planning Contravention Eastwood Rise, Eastwood.
(14)
'
!'T'I "TI 'I' ''11 Iii ! •I''I' F! 11 IiItit1h''T' I1I''''!7' '1
Land.adjoining The Firs,
985.
The Ramblers, stwood Rise, stwood 986
Council and. Committee Meetings
Admission of Members of the Public to Meetings 20
Appointment of Vice—Chairman of the Council 1974/75
234
Appointment of Chairman of Policy and Resources 1974/75
Appointment of Chairman' s Chaplain
235
236
Record of attendances by Mexabers 1973/74 237
Apptdntment of Standing Cmittees 238
Appointment of Chairmen & Vice—Chairmen of Cccittees 1974/75
AppoinSent of Members to serve on Policy and. Resources
Appointment of Chairmen & Vice Chairmen of Conmittees
239
240
I
(243 to 253 inclusive)
Appointment of Performance Review & Land Sub-Committee MO
Cycle of Meetings 107
Procedure at Meetings
108
Constitution of Ccmnittees 219
Dinner - Appointment of Dinner Sub Ccnittee 289, 418
Ie1gation of Powers to Committee ?O8______
1I
0 LWLI
- __________ Piznoe& Personnel
At)U41t!__IA. 4
S
.1.
Sub Oittee 232
7ot Thti'c
525
Grange and Rawreth Development Panel
Land Sub—Committee visit to Members Centre
Constitution
115, 75, 189
of Development Services Committee-Notice of
Councillor E.,A.Crick
230
Motion
108
Procedure at Council Meetings
19
Provision of Refreshments
Performance
Review and Land Sub
L1.95
of
Chairman
of
Appointment
960
Renew of Council Services
Terms of Reference & delegation of powers to Standing Committees &
2k1
Sub-Committees
Timetable of Meetings
Standing Orders Sub—Committee
198
Special Meeting of the Development Services Committee 672
712
Future Programme of the Sub-Committee
829
Rayleigh Council Chamber Members seating
993
Terms of Reference of the Development Services Committee
Council'Seal
1159
Committee Structure and Incidence of Meetings
1011, 1165
Council
I
Equipment
Vehicles and Plant—Painting'
k72
H
-.
6
Council Officer & Deyots -Rochfod&Ray1ei
Use of
offices by
Council
District
23
Office opening hours from l/4J74
Office accommodation, Rochford.
Office Cleaning, flocbford
37
615
184
Acccmriodation at Rochford for Chairman 711
Castle Road Depot 825, 956
Council
Site Visits
547
577,
Counoillors
Resignation of Councillor R.M.Warren, 195
Chairman' a thanks to Members 125, 168
Chairman's allowance 1974/75, 508
Absenoc from Meetings
6
Ap-oointinent of Chaincans & Vice-Chairman of Comittees
—
See Council & Committee Meetings
Chairman's .Anthority, 534
Proposed Members Centre 75, 189', 442
Members Allowances
173, 506, 632,
Vice Cbainrnts Allowance 1974/75
830, 840,
997
634
Welcome to Chairman 227
Councillor N.A.Gi'ove
716
Councillcr A.R. Nutimer
907
I
Couneillor Miss E.M.Leggatt 929
Institute of Local Government Studies - Sernirar
for Councillors — 959
Resigsation of ¼ouncrllor Oflwood as C±nan of Policy & Resources lOU
I
Resigsatrons
of Counoillors Bigga, Offwood. & Shields 1172
County Development Plan let Review 876!
Crouch Earbour Bill 202, 1163
D
Data Processing R9carements 7, 32, 98,! 181, 834
DelegatIon of Powers — Sunnier °eceas 654
!
Deelcnzent_Contr,l
Considecutlor
IL
of applications & Delegation to officers
!'
IL
ii H
70
W
Bitch Piping — Public Health Act
Section 262 & 263
1936
End View, The Esplanade, HiCLibridge
E
331
Elections and Electoral Anangements
Election of' District Gounciflor - B.ookley West Warô., 496
Initial Review of District Electoral Arrangements 505,
998, 1174
&nerncy Restrict ion.
Fuel & Lighting 30
Enforcement Not ices
Saunders Patti, Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh 464
I! flMs
__________
Ji
tion Service- J
'aN (IFI
_______
______
131
_____________
Sal 1Sgu.ancww*&' Standing
!flflIt
I'
Pooles
Iene,Hullbridge 575, 58
Lower Road, Rullbndge
1108
pç4 Cc1aint
1.
Food Complaint RA/FC/5i — Stone
2.
Food Complaint RA/V/l3
3.
Food
4.
Food Complaint
5.
Food Cctplaint
RAftC/21
6.
Food Ccciplaint
BA/P0/22 -
in Baked Beans, 594
- Nouldy Pork Pie 743
Complaint RA/PJ/l9 - Wasp
1102
cut manne.lade
thick
RA/FC/20 -
in jar of
Nouldy Made ira Cake 1103
- Wasp
ewbed.ded in
scone -
Beetle in loaf' of bread
1104
1105
Poqtpathe and ridleiey
Creation of Public
liullbridg*, 367
Diversion of
Footpath, Keewiok Avenue to Pooles
Public Footpath 46 - Rayleigh Highways
Diversion
of Public Footpath
Diversion
of Public
13
Parish
—
Soil Sewer -
of
Lane,
Act
1959, 258
Ashin.gdon, 455, 659,
Purdeys Way, Bochford.
970.
591
Foreii. Currency Borrowing 473
Future of South—East Essex 673,
G
849
Grange & lhwreth Developnent Panel 975
Grants to0nisatLoris
Citizens Advice Bureau,
8
11
''! " I 1 !1'i'!T1I1I i1 li 'VN
The Essex Naturalists Trust, 504
Old
Peoples Welfare Coiittee for Rocbford Thiral District
flayground &iuipment - Foulness
185
Island 406
Requests for Grants 605 RoclifOrd
New
Sports Club - Tennis Section 756
Esylei Choral Society 757
Catholic
Royal
Marriage Advisory Council - Southend-on-Sea
937
British Legion 946
Rawreth Parochial Church OOuPOI1 1119
Rochford CkB 1120
National Conservation Corps
1121
Essex Archaeological & Historical Congress 1129
H
Hackney Carriages
Licensing & Control of Hackney Carriages 426, 732, 921, 922
Halsbury's Statutes of England
470
Hiaways 1033
Temporary Closure of Beeches Road/Watery Lane
979
Historic Buildings
Local Authorities (Historic Buildings) Act 1962 —
Grants for the repair of buildings of Special Architectural or
Historic Interest
380, 551
11,15 & 17 High Street, Great Wakering 686,
702
Barling House, Harling Magna 694
Applioation
for grant, 10 Weir Pond Road, Bcchford
Hc.eLos.s Payments
25
Locks
Hill Caravan Site, 689
70 Lower Road, Halibridge, 690
Hope Cottage, Beke Hall Chase, Hayleigts
19 Folly Lane, Hockley 1052
34
Hambro
Hill, Rayleigh 1053
Hxne Safety 61,62,
House Purchase Loans
Loans appro'sred
386
305,
428
1052
1054
'ii", 'ii
Arrears
I
"m !' 'II! 111'9 ffli!ffrfl
387
Operation 389, 157
No.2412
390
No.2457
625
Local
Government Act
1974 603
Scheme for Mortgage advances 14
Supervision
of
Scheme
Local Authority
II
444
639
Advances
Suspension of Scheme 2
353
Housing
Adaptation of house for handicapped tenant
Management Policy
152
Council House, 3 Highniead, Rayleii 393,
Council
Houses, Replacement
Essex Housing Consortium Methods of Rent,
Housing
554
of
Metal
556
Window frames
558
Architectural Discussion Parl, 391
Collection
43
for Teachers & Social Workers
154
Home Loss Payment, 17 Folly lane, Hockley,
269
Home Loss Payment ttAejIt Wjr4eraere Avenue
Hullbridge 549
61/67 North Street,
6 site Rochford Town Estate
Housing
Programme
Hambro Hill, Eayleii
Anchor
lane, Canewdon
Eochford
538
540
54].
Housing Need. 544
Modernisation of Council Thqe11in.
Hambro
Hill,
20/54 (Evens)
Eayleii 394, 510
Naming of Old Persons Scheme, Spa Road, Hockley.
Warden & Depaty Warden, Spa Court, Hockley 609
Housing
for Poachers & Social Workers
Assistance
Housing
154
to Hou.sing Associations 688, 893
Survey 1974
74].
Housing Needs of the Physically Handicapped 783
555
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II
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Housing Policy Matters:—
owner/Occupiers, 784, 894
Applicants without residential q,ualif lost ions 785
H.M.Porces
786
Review of Cases 767
Former
Tenants 788
Retired. Workers in Tied Accommodation 769
Applicants to other Authroties
790
Acquisition of Housing Sites 792, 843, 897, 1007, 1069
Vehicular Crossing and Hardetandings Nos .1—12 Goose Cottages,
Ohelmsford Lane, Pawreth 816
Redevelopment of Anchor Lane - Coundil Bw'ellings, Canewdon
(Bear Gardens) and future imi1ar schemes 892
Acquisition of Industrial properties for Housing Purposes 895
Acquisition of Housing - Broughen Close,
Great Wakering 896, 1008, 1021, 1067, 1077
Proposed. development of land. at Hocicley Road, Ray1eii 898
Housing Repairs and Maintenance 899
Housing Revenue Loccunt, Supervision & Management
I
939
Housing Rents - Policy 1048, 1149
Rent Arrears, Rebates etc. 1060, 1061
Roclfford Garden Way Estate
1062
Gizi1diay Housing, Lodge Close, I.y1eii 1063
Housing Site - Layers, Rockley Road, Bayleia 1068
Hcanelessness
1070
Sale of Private Houses to the Council 1071
Re—roofing of 26/28 01ivers Crescent, Great Wakering 1073
Administration of Council Housing 1153
Housing Waiting List
Incliiñlrig Special consideration of applicants, H.M. Forces,
Owner/Occupiers etc. 396, 397, 398, 399, 400, 561, 562, 563,
565, 274, 275,
564,
276, 277
Selection of Housing Applicants 698, 699, 894, 989, 1020
Housing Points Scheme 1072
Huflbridge Foreshore Joint Management Committee 576
Kypernarkets
627, 261, 343, 460, 358(g), 969
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11
p
'I '"l rir
Improvement
r' iripnrr '11Th i yiiuri
Grants- Discretionary & Standard
8 Ravenawood. Chase, Rochford, 267
Garter & Saunders Pam, Rawreth lane, Rayiei&a 550
Pinancial Assistance towards cost of improvements
conversions, 151
&
Catherine Villa, larks Hill Road, Canewdon 691
17 Great Wheatleys Road, Rayleigh $6 (tt
24 Rochefort Drive, Rocbford 693
Improvement Grants and. Circular 46/71 882
10 Gladstone Road, Hockley 883
296 Lit tle Wakering Road, r1ing sa 884
82 Orchard Avenue, Hockley 885
The Old. World's Rad, Paglesham 886
Kendale, The Drive, Rayleigh 887
23 Alejendra Road, Great Wakeri.ng 888
1 Mill Coattages, tt1esbridge 889
43 Rayleigh Avenue, Eastwood 890
2 Central Avenue, Hockley 891
10 Weir Pond Road, 1055
2
I
Pooles Lane, Hullbridge 1056
26 Uawkwell Park Drive, Hawkwefl 1057
Interest Rate, Review 388
K
Kings Hill, Rochford, Land Granting Weir Pond Road, Rochford 440
L
Land.
Hambro Avenue, Rayleigh 439
Land fronting Weir Pond Road, Roobford, Kings Hill, Rochford 440
Land in Holyosk lane, Hawkwell 292
Land Seaview Drive, Great Wakering 542, 1066
Land North & South of London Road, Rayleigh 489
Land at rear of 65 aeens Road, Rayleigh 548
Land Acquisitions - Tithe Rent charges 76
Purchase of lend. by the GB) outside london for
Ivelopment 163
Land in Regents Close, Rayleigh 696
Housing
-
12
!' '"!" 1'! l'V
Land
11111 ii'ir I !PMI !' ru !P1II 1 1 iF
at the junction of South Fambridge Bead and Arundel
Road ,Hookley 1006
Land
at the junction of Brooklyn Drive/Downhall Road, Ruyleia 1064
Listed Buildings
11-17 Hii Street, Great Wakering 978
Local Government
Essex Local Government Finance Booklet 1974/75
749
Conduct in Local Govememtn 813
N
Maplin
Develoaent Authority 24,33
Surface Corridors
I
i
66
Meals on heels 755, 1118
with Directors, Per±'orinnce Review and
Land Sub—Coittee 1011
Meeting
Members Centre
Visit to proposed members centre
75
Membership & Representation on other organisations
Association of District Councils 15, 103, 210, 347
Council for the protection of Rural England 345, 457
Pmiat Uransport Association Ltd., 500
Guild of Help & Citizens Advice Bureau, 17
Local Government
Personnel & Management Services Group 637
Memberships & Subscriptions 206
National Playing Fields Association
346
National Society i'or Clean Air 429
National liousing & Town Planning Council 636
Council for the Protection of Rural England 345
Representation on Outside Bodies 208,
Victoria History of the County of Essex
499
207
Hulibridge Community Association 821
Association of Neigtbouithood Councils
822
Area Museums Service for South Eastern England. 823, 991
The Eastern Road Accident Prevention Federation
Brad+well Nuclear Power Station - Looal
Liaison Committee
990
836
13
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UI U
Area Health Authority & District Councils Joint Consultative Committee
992
Essex
The Roach Area Fairways and Consent ion 0cmnittee 1089
Mill Hall and Castle Hall
Regular Social functions
417
Noise Nuisance 419
Management Procedures 52
Rayleia. Old Time 1'nce Club 282
Staff - R Sims Head Th.rman 322, 350, 360
Nil]. Hall ,' Castle Hall & Recreation Centre
Staffing Arrangements
763
Damage to Castle Hall
1093
728
I
Mineral Working in Essex
368
Music and Dancing Licencin.g
Creekaea Ferry Hotel, Wallassa Island 597, 925
N
Namin€ of Streets
Development adjacent to 162 Pliunberow Avenue, Hocicley
332
Development on North side of Seaview Drive, Great Wakering 1036
National Health Service Reornisation -
Appointment
587
of Alternative District Community Physician
North Themes Gas - Display
905
Notice Boards
Market Sq-uare, Roohford
333'
Notice Boards in the District 409, 995, 1087
Notice of Notion — Rent
0
Rebates U76
Open Spaces
Grove Road, Open Space 294, 295, 412
Hockley Woods Open Space
287, 288, 1063
Public Open Space - land at Caversham Park Avenue, Rayleii 410
Pulpits Farm Childrene Playspace, bailey 411, 579,
286
Public Open Space at The Promenade, Hulibridge —
Exchange
P
of lands
293
Nevern Road Open Space, Rayleii 1086
Pail Oo11ectics 303, 1110
14
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c"
!P II rm
''r" ,fl! l!'F'I
ParkinRestrictions
Mount
Avenue and
Drive, Th.yleii 868
Castle
Parish Ccnmcile
Successor Parish Councils 633
Concurrent ftnctions 814
Pedestrian Crossin
Proposed pedestrian Crossing at Ashingdon Road, Roc1tford
678
Pertinent Business 446, 709
Planning Appeals,
1100/104/73
—
II
Storage Building,
Watts lane, Rochford 167
Erection of new firs-b floor at 27 Wellington Road, Rayleigh
(RAY/155/73)
256
Residential Development, Goose Cottages,
Battlesbradge (RAY/295/73) 451
Extension
and
CheLnsford. Road,
of orchard and erection of 2 pairs
of semi-detached houses
1 detached house with garages (RAY/389/72) 452
Appointment of Consultant to help with PlaInJing Appeals
225
Planning Applications 370, 459
Outline Application No.RAY/291/7l Residential Development on land
fronting Castle Road between 78 Castle Road & the Council Depot 257
Delegation of Decisions to Officers 665
Application RAY/228/73 - Development of land south of Louis Drive,
Hatfield Road & Little Wheatleys Chase, Ray1eii. 666, 808, 850, 1132
Applications W)C/207/74 & )0/300/74 - Residential deve1onent of land
at Seaview Dri-ve, Great Wakering - 'Messrs. Cripps & EJnore 668
Consultation Procedures for Planning -Applications 871
Application P00/843/73 — Erection of 1 dwelling on part of
"Wintont' Pooles Lane, Thillbridge 873
Application 100/365/74 Applications
33
Burnhsm Road, Thallbridge 875
RAY/324/70, 372/74, 666/74, 808/74 and 850/74,
976, 983,
Application
Planning
I
100/477/74 — Redevelopment
984.
of site of Regal Cinema 1041
policies & Guidelines for the County of Esex 45 334
Planning Procedures
Consultations with Parish Councils 663 848
Plans
Inspection of Plans
263
15
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ti '!"F
Production of local
future prograixurie of
plans &
studies
Play leadership Schemes
Grant Application by
forward planning work 662,
847
137, 139, 221, 912, 1082
Great
Wakering Parish Council
405
Plttberow School, Rockley 283
Playing Fields
1084
Clements Hall — Additional Land 285
Childrens Playepace Exchange of T.ande -
Causton
Way, Rayleigh 574
riing Magna Playing Plaid 571
Fairview Playing Fields Pavilion - claim for remedial
works in the roof 583
Hawkw1l Playing Field Extension 572
Maintenance of Village Playing Pield.s 573, 938
Cckek
Rawreth Playing Field - JØss Square 284, 422
Fairview Playing Field -
Access frum Hockley Road 815, 844
Ashlngdon Playing Field — Proposed sale of access to
Muggleton Building Contractors Ltd. 726, 841, 915, 1023
B.awreth Playing Field Car Park 911
Manning during ornised sport
Private
1085
Street Works 972
Property offered to the Council for sale
Purchase of
Private dwellings 153, 273, 395,
Purchase
of
8 Warwick
Purchase
of
4 Warwick Drive,
Purchase of
Purchase
II
of
II
513,
566
Drive, Bochford 511
Rocbford 512
24 flats Essex Close, Rayleigh
352,
361, 653
826, 839
228 Ashingdcn Road, Rcchford
14 Bullwood Road, Hockley 826, 839
214 Hockley Road, Rayleigh 826, 839, 1009
Private property
"
12
Station Road,
— Scheme 4
Hockley
1007
1010
Publications
District
Council Review 18
Pumping Station and. Rising Main, Grove Court,
Grove Road, Rayleigh 757
Pumping Station, Neveni Road, Rayleigh 738
0!
ri 'P!1pp !
I
H
Rates
Discount
for Prcaipt
Payment 96
Direct I'biting 97
172
Differential Rating
Making of the Rate 174
Ray1eii Ratepayers
- Applications
Rebates
Reforn
Association
348, 110
from Council
Tenants
384
616
Special
Ratin.g 171
Irrecoverable Rates 1973/74
751
Rate Arrears Book 1973/74 752
Rating
Section
Calculation &
—
Rating Surcharge
Rating
of
on unused
Payment of
coinnercial
unoccupied property
Special
Rate
Relief
753
buildings 1116
1117
Rates Relief for Charitable & Other o'ganisations 606, 754
Rawreth Lane, Bay1eii - Condition
Raylei !rket
- Review
of
Rent
Ray1ei one way traffic system
of Hitway 721
1004
803,
867, 973,
1Q25
Recreation Centre
Management Cqmmittee
Refuse
53,
281
Collection
Plastic
Sacks 147, 217, 623, 644, 926
Refuse Skeps -
Castle Road Depot 432
Sale of Wastepaper 433, 593, 927
Tenders for skeps -
Castle
Road. Depot 144
Trade Refuse collection 218
Salvage collection 146, 708
Controlled
tipping
of refuse -
ROC/289/67/l — 674, 863
Old Brickfields, Great Wakering -
Refuse collection on Bank Holidays 7413, 958
Litter Bins Registration
The Essex
Desii
928
of Births,
Deaths & Marriages
Registration Scheme 1974
21
17
'lIP! I! rrn ii
Iy
Service & March Past Parish
Clwroh
-. Sunday 10th November 1974 856
Raylei&i.
Remembrance
Rents
Freezing of Rent Increases
382
Rents, Housing Finance Act 1972, Rent Rebate and
Rent Allowance applications 559, 383, 700, 901
Housing
Methods of Rent Collection 43,
1152
Arrears 560, 385, 902, 1151
Increases for Public Sector dwellings 1059
Council Rousing — Rent Policy 1149
Rent Stricture 1150
Representation on Outside Bodies - See Membership
& Representation on other organisat ions
Residential Development at Stambridge for Rochford District
Council 864, 900, 1065
Road.
Safety
Future Arrangements '335,
71, 165
Panel 523, 1035
Rockford
Reservoir
RoohXord Angling Club 414, 570, 719, 908
Rodent & Pest Control Services 306
Royal Garden Parties 290, 342
S
Salaries & Wages
Cost of living increases 479,
Schedule
607, 761, 941, 1126
of charges 1091, 1107
Schools
Govermnent (Voluntary Schools & Ediiaaticir1 Charities)
Order 1973, 344
Local
Fitzwflnarc
School, B yleigh
claseroane (CCmJC/l6/74)
Ray1eia.
- 8 demountable
682
Park School 724
School Managing Bodies — Appointnnt of Representatives 1018, 1162
Gtove Road. County Primary and. Junior Schools Crossing
'atrol 1144
Security
of Cash
112
SenioxG.ttjejiaTh.r
and Cnmnnnity Centre
Appropriation of "Arileigh" Wandenere Avenue, Hullbridge
45
,i r'
II tr lI' I!r[ I II IIfl Ir'r
u'r't
ri 'r I!! ' i r 'i iIr'hu'n!
Demolition of "Ardlei&a" Wondetmere Avenue, Thfllbrid.ge 503
Senior Citizens Iy Centre 136, 706
Sewage Disposal Facilities & Schemes
Ashingdon County Primary School 589
Sewage Charges 104
South Thmbridge Sewerage Sthem 434, 733
Anglian Water Authority Sewerage Programme 734
Agency Arrangements -- Sewerage Functions 735
Shopping Centre
Great Wakening High Street Shopping Centre
Site for use by Boy Scouts/Girl Guides
44, 270
722
Soil Sewers & Surface Water Sewers
Hockley Trading Estate -
:ErLdon
Way, Hockley 590
Purdeys Way, Rochford
South Essex Structure Plan 1140
South Essex Interim Development Control Policy 1141
South East Essex Federation of Townswcens Guilds Social Studies Afternoon 855
Speed Idntt, (Review) on London Road (A129) Esyleigh 1034
Sport in the District
Erection of Sports Hall — Rayleigh Park School 581, 1092
Festival of Sport 1974
135
Joint Roohford/Ray1eii Sports Committee 134
Sports & Recreation Facilities — Miscellaneous
Rayleigh S-ports Council 471
crges 51
I
Eastern Sports Council 718, 817, 1029
The Sports Council (Eastern Region) Service to
Sport Awards 1974 -
909
Staff pointments
Principal Assistant (Administration) 36, 81
Principal Assistant (Rousing)
Principal Assistant (Health)
86
87
Assistant Director (Town Planning) 124
19
P
Assistant Director
Assistant
186,
(Administration)
Director (Finance) 186,
126, 128, 191, 224, 318, 478
192, 477
Principal Assistant (Housing) 5
We1ce to Director of Health & Housing 27
Conditions of Thiployment - Hausing Acoontnodation 155,
182
Appointment of Temporary Staff 762
Appointment of Assistant Director (Architecture) 766
Appointment of joiner 942
Prdvision of' Housing AcccJnoc3ation for
staff
grai1ed above AP5 1076, 1123
Appointment of Plamaing Consultant U13
Assistant Director (Engineering) 1128
Vacancy for Principal Health Inspector 1167
Review of the perfotmuce of the Chief Executive 1168
Staff
(Aam.thistrat
Miss B.M.Webb
3.
ion ipt)
621
Bambrook 485
C.P.Sivell
Post Entry Training 774
—
C. Taylor — 858
D.Collina —
858
Miss
A.Wilsotn. — 858
Mrs.
A.Tolhtirst —
858
Mrs. E. Dakewell 858
M. Murphy 858
3. Steele 858
Director— Salary I?eview 964
Staff (Chief Executives Dept)
S.Peen
323
Staff (Finance
Dept)
A. Connew 858
Mrs. MJtrskell
P.Colbear
M.
858
Worship 858
858
-
20
''r' ! !II !! II
III fliP! !1f7''!
Mrs. I.Powles 858
0.E[ill 858
Staff (Health & Housing Dept)
D.A. &nyth 430
J.
Hillier 858
0. Riley 858
.0ard 858
S.Neville
858
L.Owen 858
Mrs. M.Wileon 858
Mrs. E.Dodson 858
Mrs. V.Cook
858
Mrs. Humphreys 858
Director
-
Salary Review 964
Staff (Technical
Services
Ipt)
R.Paatinson 624,775
D.Butcher 624, 775, 858
0.Byford. 487, 620, 780, 948, 1136
R.Webb
779
M.Misbahuddin 858
W.R.HOUi 858
K.Tress
858
P.S.Oolenmn 949
W.A.Oox 965
R.Garland 965
B.R.Ocok 965
Mrs. M.Iw1ins 965
Mrs. J.Wallace 965
G.Beck 965
B.E,Broadbent 965
T.Key 965
K.Richardson %5
W.S, Chanrpney 965
21
Iii•
iii P!!J1 I ¶FI '! r irr,'iii 9
Staff flatters
Assisted Car Purchase schemes 200, 1124
Appointment of Proper Officer for Infectious diseases
and. Jdical Mviser 298
Appointment of Interviewing Panel 319
Appointment of Joint Staff & Joint Works Ooiittee 320, 321
Oar Allowances 93, 180, 950
(The) Ohartered. Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy,
Education & Training 474
Desimted Officers, 299
Establishment — Rebates Section, 641
Establishment - Finance Department 84, 475
Report of the Director of Finance 324, 601, 466, 748
Ainistration Department - Draft Establishment 8
Health & Housing Department - Draft Establishment 38, 125
Oar Allowance - Director of Health & Housing 180
Proposed. use of 19 London Hill, Eay1eii by Directorate of
Health & Housing 190, 707
Health & Housing Department -
Programme
Planning 595
The Local Government Superaimuat ion Scheme 480
Manual Eknployees 183
The Proper Officer 29
Pupil Public Health Inspectors 610
Uechnioal Services Dept. — Planning Appeals 225
Pa'ment of Overtime - Finance Department 354
Powers of Hotry 300
Staff Appraisal 445, 796
Establishment - Esting Section 640
Revision of Senior Officer Salary Grades 114
Work Study Section 476
Vehicle !,intenarioe - Staffing & Incentive Bonus Scheme 9
Technical Services Department — Establishment 82, 85
Technical Services Directorate Staff telephones 181
Technical Services Department - Clefts of Works 618
22
I!'
u1U 9%-I!'kIIII -
Technical Services Department — Building Control Section 619
Travelling Allowance — Use of Moped 6(
Unfilled vacancies 317, 484
Building Control Section 651
Staff Appraisal 710
Staff Telephanes — Assistant Director Administration 758
Payment of allowances for addationaJ. travelling
759
Parments for excess travefling time 760
IPPA E ination Suoces1 765
New bitranta, Probationary Service 767
Staff Advertising 769
Staff Review - Special Meeting 772, 858
Planning Section - Department of AdmInistration 851
I
Staff Pelephones — Caretaker, Rayleigh Office 943
Obristnss Lea
944
Lodging Allowance 951
Animal Review of Directors 961
Tehcnical Services Dept -
plans section 1122
15tnti
1.
Aocounnodation
for Local
Aset. Housing — Post :H16
Installation of private telephone U25
Manual Workers National Pay Award 1127
LoMon Outer Fringe Allowance 1130
Staff Transfer Order 1133
Damage to clothing, Mr. Weller 1134
Progression beyond routine work bar - Clerical
Stationery and Printing -
Supplementary
I
1135
Estimate 945
Standing Orders & Financial Regulations 106/ 827
Street Collections
Charitable collections (Transitional Provisions) Order 1974
120
Street Collections 1974 203
The ithiltiple Sclerosis Society
Street Lighting 971, 1002
'744
23
!F
Sundry Debtors —
List
perannuation
768
Mr.
H.Jepson
-
foner
of write—offs
OPEL
1115
602
J.LJohnston 776
R.Webb
776
Supplies
Essex Local Authorities Supplies Consortium
10
Sweyne School Sw±mxxdng Pool, Ray1oii 408
Sw1mtnftig facilities
T
in Rehylei'
717
Telephone Kiosk
at Broad Parade Open Space, Hockley 962
Terrier of land 441, 957
Siting
of
Kiosk
Thundareley
Sunday
}hicet 373, 463, 520
Tie and Broach for Officers and Members
999
¶Uraff Ic OcmnissiorIer8 & Deputies 498
Traffic
Cojnmittee(Joint) of Essex Local Authorities
Tree Preservation
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
U
1/74 — 39
2/74 —
3/74
209
Orders
Ald.ermans Hill, Hockley
532, 1147
45 Greensward lane, Rockley 533
76
Hockley Road, Ray1ei 1146
Unfit Houses — Housing Act 1957
"Greystones" The Esplanade,
Hulibridge 552, 687
5 Pooles lAne, Thiilbridge 378
3 Highmead, Bay1ei 379
41 Victoria Avenue, Great Wakering
377
438 Ashingdon Road, Rocbford 553
8 Pooles
Lane, Hullbridge 880
194 & 196 High Street, Great Wakeriug 1049
Unfit Houses — Public Health Act 1936, Section 92 & 93
198 Rectory Road, Hawkwell 301, 695
259 Rectory Road, Halwkwell 302
First Floor 107, Eastwood Road, arlei 1050
White
Heather London Road, Rawreth 1051
2
III I
I
Untidy Sites 601
(±)
(ii)
Vacant land. between 120 and. 128 Warwick Road, 1.y1eii 681
Vacant lath between 24& 28
(iii) Vacant
V
land. between 35 &
Vehicle Accidents
Verge Cutting
W
Warwick Road,
4]. Warwick
Ray1eii
866
Road, a66
940
661,
706
Waiting Restrictions
Proposed
ertens ion and. variation of waiting
restrictions
at great
Wakering
677
Watercourses
101 ]?olly lane, Rockley 436
Gulverting
of Watercourse, Kingeway, Hullbrid€e 454
25
ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL MINUTES 1974 May
I
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ROCBFOPD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Minutes and pprt
of
the Policy and Resources
Committee
At a Meeting held pJth May, '974L Present:
Councillors
R.W.C.
Offwood (Chairman), R. Blackburn, C.D. Bright, D.R.Fcwler, L.H. Fadge,
C.B. Gowlett, LA. Grove, A.J. Harvey, D.A. Ives, Miss E.M. Leggatt,
LV. Maton, LMcCamley, B. MoKinnell, C.R. Morgan, G.C. Oldbuzjr, iLL.
Tate and J.R. Warner.
Councillors J.H. Carter, Mrs. P.J]]. Clayton, L.K. Cope,
LA. Crick, Mrs. E.M. Frank, A.J. Humby, A.R. Mutimer, I.W. Shields
and P.J. Stanton.
MflWTES
337.
Resolved
taken
that the minutes of the meeting held on 26th March, 1974, be
sigsed by the Chairman.
as read, confirmed and
NCN-MEP'[BERB ATTENDING.
338.
The
Chairman reported
that Councillors J.H. Carter, Mrs. F.E. Clayton,
L.K. Cope, B.A. Crick, Mrs. E.L Prank, A.J. Humby, A.R.Mutimer,
I.W. Shields and P.J. Stanton were attending.
REPORTS OF CCMMITTKE]S.
was given to the Minutes and Reports of the various
copies of which had already been circulated to members.
339. Consideration
Committees,
RECOtilThThND
(I) that the Minutes and Reports of the Meetings of the
Servioes Committee held on 4th April, 1974, (Minutes
243—244), 9th April, 1974 (Minutes 254—263) and 3Cth April, 1974
(Minutes 327—336) be received and adopted.
Development
(2) that the Minutes and Reports of the Meetings Df the
Housing Services Committee held. on 4t14 April, 1974 (Minutes 249 — 250)
and 11th April, 1974 (Minutes 264—277) be received and adopted, subject
to
the deletion of vby invitation' from Minute
Purchase of
Private Rouses in
265, and as
follows:—
the District (Minute 273).
The Chief Executive reported that the property 8, Warwick Drive,
was an isolated property between two parcels of land already
in Council
ownership.
FECONMENDED
received
i (a)
that the recommendation contained in
Minute
273 be
and adopted.
(b) that, as an exception to policy, and subj,ect to a
satisfactory structural survey, to the receipt of all necessary consents,
and to contract, the Council purchase at net more than the District
Valuer's valuation, the property 8 Warwick Drive, Rcchfcrd, the Director
of Administration being authcrised to take all necessary action to
conclude the purchase (841).
(3) that the Minutes and Reports of the Meetings of the
Recreation and Amenities Committee held on 4th April, 1974 (Minu±es
251—252) and 16th April, 1974 (Minutes 278—295) be received and
adopted subject to:—
243
r"i !T'1
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Policy and Resources Committee
(a) deletion of 'by invitation' from Minute 280, and
C.D. Bright asked that
(b) the inclusion of
his dissent against the recommendation be recorded9
immediately following Minute 292.
(4) that the Minutes and Reports of the meetings of the
Environmental Health and Control Committee held on 4th April
1974 (Minutes 245—246) and 18th April, 1974 (Minutes 296—3115
be received and adopted subject to the deletion of thy
invitatic& from Minute 297.
the Minutes and Report of the meetings of the
Finance and Personnel Committee held on 4th April, 1974 (Minute
247-248) and 23rd April, 1974 (Minutes 312—326) be received
and adopted subject to the deletion of thy invitation' from
Minute 313 and with the exception of Minute 322 which was
dealt with at a later stage in the meeting.
(5)
that
APPODITMflNT OP PERFOTh4AMCE REVIEW & LARD SCB-COD'IMIflEE
340. Resolved that Councillors C.D. Bright, D.H. Powler, LA. Grove, C.B.
Gowlett, D,A. Ives and. J.R. Warner be appointed members of the
Performance Review and Land Sub-Committee in addition to the Chairman
and Vice Chairman of the Policy said Resources Committee and. the Chairman
and Vice Cha1-niin of the Ctaincil, who are ex—officio members.
AEMORIAL BE
GS-H0fl0CQONnuteiOja)
341. The Chief Executive reported upon the entries received for the Motto
Competition, eight of the forty-nine entries having been excluded by
Garter King of Aims because they bad either been used before or were
so close to existing mottoes that they could not claim to be unique.
Resolved that
Councillors L0H. Fudge, CB. Cowlett and Miss E.M.
be appointed members of a Panel to consider the mottoes
submitted and make recommendations as to the winner of the Competition
Leggatt
(833).
(Councinor R0 Blackburn declared his interest in this proposal and
took no part in the discussion, neither voted thereon)0
I
Committee noted that in accordance with the decision of the
Recreation and .Amenities Committee, a draw had been held to select
another member of the Council to accompany the Chairman of the Council
342. The
at one of the Royal Garden Parties.
The first name drawn by the Chief Executive, in the presence of the
Chairman of the Council and Mr. Peen, was that of Councillor Hiss E.M.
Leggatt. In view of the fact that Miss Leggett had indicated her
desire not to be included in the Draw, a further name was drawn and
this was Councillor LA. Grove.
Councillor Grove had indicated his
acceptance
of the invitation (854).
TELPOPD mPERMLpicJ See Minute 261/7j)
343. The
Chief Executive reported as follows:—
244
t
PcI icnd Resources Committee
"At the meeting of the Development Services Committee held. on Thesday
9th April, the members expressed interest in an invitation extended
by
the Telford Development Corporation to visit the Hypermarket which
is situated in Telford. In view of the fact that a number of members
of the former Rayleigh Urban District Council had visited a similar
development at Caerphilly, the Development Services Committee felt
that this invitation could be of a particular interest to members of
the
As
Rochford Area.
instructed at the meeting, the Director of Administration has made
enquiries of the General Manager of the Telford Development Corporation
and it would seem that they would not be embarrased if the party were
to number the same size as that made up by Rayleigh on the visit to
Caerphilly. It is suggested that the visit be not a Monday as the
Hyperinarket is closed on that day. In view of the distances involved,
members might conceinbly have to spend two days on such a visit."
(1) that arrangements be made for a delegation of members
to visit the Hypermarkst at Telford, the size of the delegation,
nomination of individual members and the date f or a one day visit to
be decided by Council at its next meeting.
RECOHEI4DEII)
duty
(2) that the visit be declared not an approved
for the purposes of Section 177 of the Local Government Act 1972.
LOCAL G0VRR1MHNT (VOL!ThTPARY SCHOOLS AND EDUCATIONAL CRAnnIES)
Ninut5_
344. The Chief Executive reported as follows:—
"This Order provides that representative managers and governers of
voluntary schools shall hold office until their successors are
appointed and the Council is asked to confirm that their existing
representatives on the under—mentioned bodies should continue in
office until formal constitution of the new managing bodies takes
place:—
Rawreth Church of &igland
Primary School
Councillor C.D. Gowlett,
Mr. F.W. Bcdey, 4 Burrells Cottages,
Church Road, Rawreth, Wiclcford.
Our
Mr. T. Guru,
206, London Road, Rayleigt."
Lady of Ransom Roman
Catholic Primary School
RECOMIEN]1ND
that the present representatives on the above
managing bodies continue in office until the formal constitution of
the new managing bodies takes place.
COUNCIL FOR TEN PROTECTION OF RURAL ENGlAND - REPRESENTATION
345. The Chief Executive reported that the Council had been invited to
appoint a representative to serve on the local committee of the Council.
The Committee meets four or five afternoons each year at Ohelmaford
and the next meeting will be held at 5.00 p.m. on 20th Nay, 1974.
FECONNENDED
that the Development Services Committee be authcrised.
to appoint a representative to serve on this Committee (564).
w
Policy and Resources Committee
NATIONAL PLAflEG FIELDS ASSOCIATION
346. The Committee noted that an invitation had been received for the Council
to take membership of the National Flaying Fields Association.
Subscriptions were based on populations and for this Authority would
amount to £10 per annum.
1177
that
RECOIINENDED
the Council take membership of the
Association
(252).
ASSOCIATION OP DISTIECT COUNCILS - ESSEX BRANCH
347. The Committee noted the report of the Chief Executive upon the recent
meeting of representatives of Essex Authorities to consider the setting
up of an Essex Branch of the Association of District Councils. It had
agreed to set up an Essex Branch of the Association, and the
Council was now invited, to appoint the representatives.
been
(i) that the Chairman of the Policy and Resources
Conittee, Councillor Offwood, or his substitute, together With the
RECOMMENDED
Chief Executive, be appointed as the Councils representatives on the
Essex Branch of the Association of District Councils.
(2) that an initial
the Branch.
contribution of £10 be made to
I
(3) that, for the purposes of Section 177 of the Local
Government Act 1972, attendance at meetings of the Essex Branch of the
Association of District Councils be declared to be an approved duty in
respect of the Councillor representative named
Recommendation (i)
above (1531)G
in
RAYLEIGH RATEPA'ThIR'S ASSOCIATION
348.
The Chief Executive reported as follows:1tfi
invitation has bean
attend a
meeting of
for
received
an Officer of the Council to
the above Association to explain the calculation
of General Rates for 1974/75. This invitation raises the point as
to whether or not Officers of the Council should attend outside meetings
to explain Council policy.
Members have in the past been opposed to Officers attending meetings of
local orgenisations to explain Council policy, holding the view that
this is a matter for members rather than Officers said in view of this
the Council is now asked to decide its future policy in this connection."
that officers
of the Council be authorised, at their
discretion, to attend meetings of local organisations etc., provided
that the Chairman of the appropriate Committee indicates his approval
and if appropriate, his intention of accompanying the officer on
occasions where explanations of council policy are involved.
EECONNErNDHD
EXCLUSION OP PEE PUBLIC
349.
Resolved
that,
in accordance with Section 1 of the Public Bodies
(XI'ion to Meetings) Act
remainder of the
1960, the public be excluded from the
the reason that the matters about to be
subject of confidential reports.
Meeting for
discussed are the
24$
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7 iiri lJ ! 1r1h11! 'tr1 'r V! r't 'liI 1I' I 'fl'"I ''r
Rolicy and Resources Committee
PRIVATE AND C0NflDENTPIAL
STAFF -.
350. Further
NRC II. SINS,
HEAD BAEMAN1RAThEIGHNILLHALIJMinute 3
consideration
Personnel
was given to Minute 322 of the Finance
and
Committee.
REC0MI(FZU)HD that adoption of Minute 322 be deferred until the next
meet ing of the Council to permit submission of a detailed report
upon the circumstances of this case.
DEVEL_QNENT0flALTING ULLÄS ESIAJ_R0CBF0RD - CO}ACTNo.6O-
9LITI0N2EQZJ2I
54
MA1lPING ULlÄS ROAD.
351. The Chief Executive reported as follows:—
"The Scheme for the redevelopment of Nalting Villas Estate, Rochford
requires the demolition of Nos. 10, 12, 54 and 56 Halting Villas Road
to permit the construction of the northern access road. In anticipation
of letting the contract for this work, the former Rural
Council re—housed the tenants of these four houses on 11th March, 1974,
the houses having stood vacant since that time.
District
Members will, however', be aware that the contractors subsequently
withdrew and. tint althou&a fresh tenders for the redevelopment work
it
have been invited
will still be a matter of months before a start
can be made on the site. In the circumstances it was decided by the
former Rural Council to invite separate tenders for the demolition of
the four dwellings, this work being deleted from the tender documents
the main redevelopment scheme, on the grounds that the
relating
vacant properties would be an attractive 'target for vandals and
to
squatters.
The Tenders for demolition were due for return, on 22nd April 1974, and
the three received were opened in the presence of the Chairman of
the Housing Services Committee, and were in the following sums;—
£
TO PAY THE] COUNCIL
55.00
90.00 TO BE PAID BY TEE COUNCIL
TO BE PAID BY THE] COUNCIL"
313.28
that, subject
RECON!1EENDHD
to contract, the lowest tender submitted
by J.A. Bales (Westcliff Demolition) of Wostcliff—on—Sea, Essex,
offering payment to the Council of £55 for the demolition of 10, 12,
54 and 56 Halting Villas Road, Roohford under Contract No.605 be
accepted, the Director of Technical Services being authorised to
secure early execution of the works (4489).
PURCHASE
OP 24 FT ESSEX CLOSEa4ThB]IGH
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Chief
Executive reported as follows:—
"The Council have been approached by the builders at the above site,
whether the Council would be interested in purchasing 24
two—bedroom flats in course of construction.
enq,uiring
The properties are situated in a cul-de—sac, which is an extension
of Essex Close, where the Council already have a considerable estate.
The flats are being constructed in three blocks of 2 storeys and two
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blocks
of 3 storeys and each comprise a living room, two bedrooms,
combined bathroom and toilet, and a fully fitted kitchen, the whole
being heated by gas fired central heating. Garage accommodation is
being built
adjacent to the site.
it has
In
initial contacts with the Builders,
been stressed that the
would only be interested in purchasing the entire development
Builder is prepared to accept this, provided a suitable price
can be agreed.
Council
and the
The Director of Health and Housing is of the opinion that this purchase
would be advantageous to the Council, as an addition to the already
planned building programme, and is anxious that the purchase be concluded.
Circular 70/74 recently received front the Department of the Environment,
amplifies the advice given by the Chancellor of the ]tchequer in his
recent Budget speech, concerning purchase of private properties by local
authorities, and in particular, permits Local Authorities to purchase
such dwellings at the District Valuers valuation, in accordance with
the deemed loan consent provisions of Giroular 2/70, i.e. without the
need. to submit the plans and estimates necessary to obtain housing coat
yardstick approval.
In Circular 70/74 the Secretaries of State stress the importance which
they attach to reversing the downward trend in Local Authority housing
provision in. recent years. It is considered that the purchase of these
flats would be of considerable value to the Council, particularly in
helping to meet the forthcoming responsibility for re-housing of the
homeless (See Minute 268/74)."
The Director of Finance submitted a financial appraisal of
on estimated costs as follows:—
the scheme
Supervision and Management
24 units @ €32
770
Repairs Contributions
24 units @ €33
790
Debt Charges
units © £9,500 — £228,000
9Ø 60
21,755
year annuity
22 1
INCOME
Rent
24 units © £9 per fortnight
5,615
DEIBICIT
NET BY
Rising cost subsidy 00%
Rate fund contribution 20%
The Committee noted that a
14,160
3,540
£70
£17,700"
supplementary estimate of €3,540 would be
required
if this scheme was approved. Attention was also drawn to
the requirements of the planning permission for this development
relating to tree—planting and landscaping.
EECOMMEINTDED
that, subject to a satisfactory structural survey by
the employment, if necessary, of private Consultants, to the
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construction being to the satisfaction of the Director of Technical
Services, to receipt of all necessary consents and to contract, the
Council purchase at not more than the District Va1uern valuation,
the 24 two—bedroom flats currently und.er construction by Anderson
& Boxer Ltd., at Essex Close, Rayleigh, the Director of Administration
being authorised to take all necessary action to conclude the purchase,
as quickly as possible, in accordance with the tens of Circulars
2/70
and 70/74.
SUSPENSION OF HOUSE WRCHASE LOMS CEF{NE 2 -
lOjQThTINQ
Director of Finance reported upon the circumstances which had led
him to request the Chairman of the Housing Services Committee to
consider suspending the l0C Joint Income Scheme 2, the Chairman having
subsequently agreed to the suspension with effect from 26th April, 1974.
353. The
EEC0IflNDHD
(1) that the action of the Chairman
Services Committee be confirmed.
of
the Housing
(2) tint the operation of Scheme 2 be reviewed at
the next meeting of the Housing Services Committee.
(3)
that the Performance Review and Land Sub-Comnittee
consider the tens of references of standing Committees so far as
they relate to the operation of the House Purchase Loans Scheme.
PARE0F0VEUTIME -
FINANCE DEPARTNEET
354. The Director of Finance reported upon the circumstances which
necessitated the
graded
working of overtime by officers of his Departnsnt
above AP4.
that an honorarium, equivalent to an amount calculated
on the bases laid down in Section 4lc of the N.J.C. for Local
Authorities Administrative, Professional, Technical and. Clerical
Service be paid to all officers of the Finance Department graded A.P.4,
A.P.5 and 5.0.1. during the period 1st April, 1974 to 30th June, 1974,
RECONMRNDED
in respect of overtime approved by the Director of Finance.
FTh1EUING
OP TRE PERFORMANCE REVIEW MU) LAN]) SUB-CONtCTTEE
355. The Chairman drew attention to the fact that a number of members would
be on conference or training in June, which would. affect the first
meeting of the Performance Review and land Sub-Committee.
pgyed that the first meeting of the Sub-Committee be held on Monday
10th June, in lieu of
the meeting scheduled for 6th June.
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10th May, 1974.
I hereby summon you to attend a fleeting of the Rocliford District
Council to be held in the Council Chamber, Rayleigh, Essex on Tuesday,
14th May, 1974 at 7.30 pm. when it is proposed to transact the following
business:—
Prayers
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To approve as a correct record the Minutes of Meetings of the Council
bold on 2nd April and 4th April, a974,
the insertion of the
words "Councillors C.!). Bright (Chairman) and A.L. Tate (Vice—Chairman)'
in Minute 238 (i).
2.
To receive apologies.
3.
Chairmants announcements
4.
To receive and consider the Minutes and Reports of the following
Committees and Sub—Committees and to pass such resolutions upon them
as may be necessary:—
after
(if any).
Committee or
Sub—Committee
Bate
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Finance & Personnel Sub
April
Minute
Mos.
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1974
222 to 225
Development Services
4th AprIl 1974
9th Apr11 1974
•1
30th April -L
243 to 244
254 to 263
327 to 336
RousSug Services
4th April 1974
11th April 1974
249 to 250
4th April 1974
16th April 1974
251
278
4th April 1974
18th April 1974
245
4th April 1974
23rd April 1974
247 to 248
312 to 326
2nd
(For information only -
approved by Council same
day)
Recreation & Amenities
Ravironmental
Health &
Control
Finance and Personnel
Policy & Resources
5.
4th April 1974
1974
7th May
To consider questions under Standing
appropriate
notice has been
given to
264
296
253
337
to 277
to 252
to
295
to 246
to 311
to
355
if any) of which
Council.
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ROCBPORD
Minutes of a Meetin& of the Council
At a meeting held on 14th May 1974 Present: Councillors L.H, Thtdge
(Chairman), LU, Adoock, S.W Barnard, E.R. Biggs, R. Blackburn,
Cd).
Bright, Miss J.R. Browning, JR. Carter, Mrs. F.E, Clayton,
LK. Cope, B,A. Crick, 5.3.11. Fletcher, D.R. Fowler, Mrs. E.M, Frank,
Cd). Gowlett, LA. Grove, A.J. Harvey, £3. iluinby, D.A. Ives,
ML. Kennaugh, Miss E.M. Leggatt, Mrs. M.T. Madden, LV. Maton,
11. McCainley, D. McKinnell, CR. Morgan, LII, I4utimer, R.I). Need.ham,
R.W.C. Offwood, G.C. Oldbury, LW. Shields, P.J. Stanton,
C, Stephenson, A.L. Tate, W.3, Tracey, J.R. Warner and G. Young.
NThThL'ES
356. Resolved that, after the insertion of the words "Councillors
Cd). Bright (Chairman) and A.L. Tate (Vice_Chalnnan)tI in Minute 238(i),
the Minutes of the Meetings of theCounoil held on 2nd April and 4th
April 1974 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSE
357.
Apologies
for absence were submitted on behalf of Counoillors
H.P. Cowen and D.C. Wood.
NINUTES OF CO'TI2TEES
358. Resolved (i) that the Minutes of the following Committees be received
end the recommendations contained therein adopted subject to
amendments shown.
(2) that the Common Sal of the Council be affixed to any
documents necessary to give effect to decisions taken by or approved
by the Council in these Minutes.
A) Finance & Personnel
2nd April 1974 —
Minutes
222 — 225
B) Development Services
4th April 1974 —
9th April 1974 —
(i)
Minutes 243 — 244
Minutes 254 — 263
Apologies
for Abserce
That the name of Counciflor Mrs. E.M. Frank
be added to those Members apologising for
absence.
30th April 1974 —
(i)
Minutes
327 — 336
Schedule of Development Applications
and Recommendations (Minute 329)
Councillor Miss E.M. Leggatt asked that her
dissent against the successful recommendation
in paragraph 14 be recorded.
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a) Housing Services
Minutes 249 — 250
11th April1974 — Minutes 264 — 277
4th April 1974 —
(i)
Department of Environment Circular 18/74 —
Romelessness (Minute 268)
That the recommend.ation in Minute 268(1) be
not adopted in the light of fresh information
received0
B) Recreation & Amenities
4th April 1974 — Minutes 251 — 252
B) Environmental Health & Control
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Finance & Personnel
23rd April 1974 — Minutes 312 — 326
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C) Policy & Resources
April 1974 — Minute 253
7th May 1974 — Minutes 337 — 355
4th
(i)
Telford
l3ypermarket (Minute 343)
The Chief Executive reported and ten members
showed interest in visiting the area on
Friday 31st May 1974
Resolved that a supplementary estimate in
the sum of 2500O0 be approved to meet
expenses to be incurred0
(ii)
Staff — Mr0 it Sims, Head Barman, Rayleigh Mill
Hall (Minutes 322 and 350)
That the report be considered after the
public has been excluded from the Meeting0
'(iii)
a
Purchase
of' 24 flats, Essex Close, Rayleigh
(Minute 352)
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That the recommendation be considered after
the public has been excluded from the
Meeting0
EXCLUSION OF THE] PUBLIC
359. Resolved, that in accordance with Seciicn 1 of the Public Bodies (Admission
to Meetings) Act, 1960, the public be excluded from the remainder of the
Meeting for the reason that the matters about to be discussed are the
subject of confidential reports0
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(Minui35O)
360.
The Director of Administration submitted a report on the sick pay,
payment whilst under notice and payment in lieu of holidays not
taken to which this employee would be entitled. (6643)
PURCHASE OF 24 FLATS, ESSEX CLOSL
361.
(Minute 352)
were concerned that there should be a further report to
the Counoil on the purchase price before contracts were exchanged.
Members
Resolved that the
recommendation contained in Minute 352 be
adopted subject to the deletion of the words "take all neoesary
action to conclude the purchase" and substitute the words "to
commence negotiations".
NOTE: Voting upon the amending motion was recorded as follows,
in accordance with a reqtnsition made under Standing Order No. 14.
FOR the resolution; Councillors E.H. Adcock, S.W. :Barnard,
E.R. Eiggs, C.D. Bright, Miss J.R. Browning, J.H. Carter,
Mrs. F.E. Clayton, LA. Crick, S.BI,H. Fletcher, Mrs. E.M. Frank,
L.H. Thadge,
Miss
N.A. Grove, A.J. Haney, AJ. Eumby, LL. Kennaugh,
E.M. Leggatt, E.V. Maton, i.E. Matimer, I.W. Shields,
P.3. Stanton, A.L. Tate. (21)
AGAINST the res&Lutiox; Councillors R. Blackburn, L.K. Cope,
P.R. Fowler, BtAQ Ives, Mrs. LT. Madden, R, MoCamley, D. McKinnell,
C.R. Morgan, R,D. Needham, R.W.C. Offwood, G.C. Oldbury,
C. Stephenson, W.J. Traoey, J.R. Warner and G. Young. (is)
Councillor C.L Gcwlett left the meeting prior to the voting.
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Report of the Development Services Committee
At an informal Meeting held on 20th Mayj94_prsuant to Minute 334/74.
Present: Coimcillors C,D. Bright (dhainnan), E.H. Adcock, H. Blackburn,
Miss 3.R. Browning, J.H. Carter, Mrs. P.E. Clayton, L.K. Cope, LP. Cowen,
B.A. Cnck, S.B.H. Fletcher, D,R. Fowler, Mrs. E,M. Frank, L.H. Fudge,
C.B.Oowlett, LA. Grove, A.J. Harvey, A.J. Humby, D.A Ives, LL, Kennaugh,
Miss E,M Leggatt, LV. Naton, C.R. Morgan, A.R. Matimer, EL]), Needham,
R.W.C. Offwood, G.C. Oldbury,I,W. Shields, C. Stephenson, A.L. Tate,
W.J. Tracey, J.R, Warner, B.C. Wood and G. Young.
In
Attendance by Invitation: Mr. J.E. Stafford, Principal Officer (Pplicy)
and Mr. IC. Deny, Assistant County Planner (District Liaison) of the Essex
County Council.
APOIGIES FOR ABSENCE were received' from Councillors S.W. Barnard and
P,J, Stanton.
ttCompen&iu of Planning Policies and
Guidelines for the County of Essex".
AIM OF DOCUMENT
This
was a collection of all the old Essex County Council Planning Policies
when they were the Thcai Planning Authority and was offered with the
suggestion that the District Council might think it worthy of adoption to
fill the policy vacuum created by kcal Government Re—organisaticn.
STRUCTIJBE PLAN
of the uncertainty over Naplin
finished within three years.
Because
it was unlikely
that this would be
LOCAL PLANS
These were now the responsibility of the District Council.
STRATEGIC PLAN
It was intended that this would be produced by 1981 up to which time the
current Development Plan would remain effective.
INTERIM COASTAL PROTECTION POJJICIES
The
County Council Officers confirmed that
the
River Roach up to Rochford
was now, again, included in the protected area as was the area of Maplin.
CONSERVATION ,&REIAS
(a) General — Concern was expressed by several Councillors as to whether,
in some circumstances, the creation of a conservation area was not self—
defeating because owners, unable to develop as they wished, allowed
properties to deteriorate. County Council Officers referred to the provision
for service of Building Preservation Notices requiring the execution of work
in the event of the non—compliance with which the appropriate authority
could compulsorily acquire and carry out the wot themselves.
(b)
North Street, Rochford —
Members
The Director of Technical Services informed.
of current discussions with owners and
submitted
west side.
said plans were likely to be
in the next few days covering the dilapidated properties on the
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also referred
He
in
to
.
longstanding proposals to provide rear access to shops
West Street via Roche
Close.
West Street — All agreed on the desirability of the closure to all traffic
and Councillors again expressed disappointment at the refusal of the County
Council, as Highway Authority, to ban buses as a first stage.
(c)
(d) Market Square, Rochford — As a preliminary to the closure of West Street
traffic it was suggested that the Square itself be closed to all except
delivery vehicles.
I1ETROP0LITAM GBEE& BELT
A Member urged a re—think oh the retention within the Belt of areas of
scrubland.
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MAFLIN
The opinion was expressed that there should be two Stru.ctutePlans, one with
?kplin and one without, but tins was not thought practicable If Maplin
was proceeded with there would be 300,000 people to accommodate and a lange
number of incidental jobs. The whole pattern and quantity of development
would be different if there was no airport.
GENERAL
A Member said there was a need to think on a larger scale and not to be
satisfied with piecemeal infalling. The Planning Authonties should be
considering large developments with associated social and other services
provided concurrently.
CONCLUSION
The Chairman thanked the County Council Officers for attending what he
felt was a useful meebing saying that this seemed to be the right way to
deal with such a document0
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Minutes of
the Development Services Comnuttee
At a Meetip held on 21st Nay, l9Jj Present: Councillors C.D. Bright,
(Chairman), E.H. Adcock, S.W. Barnard, E.R. Biggs, II. Blackburn, Miss
J.R. Browning, J.H. Carter, Mrs. F.E. Clayton, L.K. Cope, M.P. Cowen,
B.A. Crick, S.B.II. Fletcher, D.R. Fowler, Mrs. E.M. Frank, L.R. Fudge,
CB. Gowlett, LA. Grove, A.J. Harvey, A.J. Ruaby, D.A. Ives, M.L.
Kennaugh, Miss E.M. Leggatt, Mrs. M.T. Madden, LV. Maton, 1). McKirinell,
C.R. Morgan, A.R. Nutimer, R4D. Needham, R.WC. Offwood, G.C. Old-bury,
I.W. Shields, P.J. Stanton, C. Stephenson, A.L. Tate, W.J. Tracey and
G. Young.
IN1YBEiS
362.
Resolved that the Minutes of the Meetings held on 4th and 30th April,
1974, be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
APOLOGIES FOR .ABSMcCE
363. Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors R, McCauley
and D.C. Wood.
SCBE]JULE OF DD1TELOPMENT APPLICATIONS MU) RECONMENDATIONS
364. The Director of Technical Services reported that objections had been
received from local residents in respect of the proposal referred to
in Paragraph 56 — ROC/33/74 and that where discrepancies appeared
between metric and imperial measurements relating to proposals in the
Schedule the metric measurement was correct. He also submitted a list
of applications decided under the Delegation Policy.
Resolved that decisions be made in accordance with the recommendations
appearing in the Schedule appended to these Minutes, with the under—
mentioned exceptions:—
Para 5 - ROPL]ThL?L
That the application be approved subject to the following additional
condition; —
3. No business use whatsoever shall take place from the garage
without the prior approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority.
Pa-ca 15 —
A/ROC/5/74
That the application be refused for the following reason:—
ttErection of the proposed advertisement sign would be an undesirable
intrusion into the visual enjoyment of the street scene".
Pa-ta 22 — ROC/l7O/74
That permission be granted subject to the following condition:—
"This permission shall expire on 30th June, 1975 when the use to
which it relates shall be discontinued".
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That
AJROCL3fl4
the application be refused for the following reason:—
Erection of the proposed advertisement sign would be sri undesirable
intrusion into the visual enjoyment of the street scene0
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That action be taken under the Town & Country Planning (Control of
Advertisements) Regulations 1969 in respect of the unauthorised advertisements referred to in this application0
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the Director of Administration report to the next Meeting upon
enforcement proceedings in respect of this site0
That
That consideration of the application be deferred for a report upon
the applicants' proposals for dust end grit interceptors, to safeguard
the amenities of the surrounding area0
Note
Councillors B0A0 Crick end D0A0 Ives asked that their dissent against
the decisions in respect of Paragraphs 46 and 56 respectively, be
recorded
ESSEX
365,
I!ICODICIL ACT 1952
SECTION 41
The Director of Technical Services reported that the requirements
made under Section 47 of the Essex County Council Act 1952 in respect
of Application ROC/268/73 had been complied with at 22nd April, l974
Resolved that the requirements of the Notice be considered as fully
coniplied with0
Note: Councillor SOBORO Fletcher disclosed his interest in the foregoing
matter and took no part in the discussion and voting thereon0
SUSPENSION OP STMIDING ORDERS
366k Resolved that Standing Order No0 lS be suspended to enable the
remaining business to be transacted0
CREATION OP PUBLIC FOOUflTH FROM KE]SWICK AVENUE
TOQQLS IIRIDGL
367 The Director of Administration reported as follows:—
"The Secretary of State for the Environment recently confirmed without
modification, the Rural District Council of Rochford (Keswick Avenue
to Pooles Lane, Hullbridge) Public Path Creation Order 1972, made
under Section 28 of the Riglniays Act l959 The path created by the
Order became available for public use as from 31st March, l974
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The Rural Council anticipated that the path would be heavily used,
being a direct connection between a large housing estate and the
Council's playing field, and surfaced it with rolled hoggin suitably
blinded with ash and provided a childrens' safety barrier at the
northern end of the path. The path follows the western boundary
of watercourses throughout almost all cf its length, the fields which
border the western edge of the footpath being open meadows. The
principal landowner concerned has recently submitted his claim for
compensation under Section 31 of the Highways Act, 1959 which includes
£941.00 for the erection of a fence along the field side of the
footpath, principally to prevent trespass from the footpath onto
the ield and £775.00, the capitalised cost of maintenance of the
fence. These items were included in the landowner's claim, because
I have so far resisted his request that the Council themselves
provide the fence0 I have taken this action on the grounds that the
Council have no obligation, either statutory or moral, to provide
a fence and also because I do not wish to see the footpath fenced
off from the rest of the field, which would have the effect of
creating a narrow alleyway along the edge of the field. It is my
now that the question of trespass from the footpath onto the landowner's open field is surely a matter for him to take such action
as he feels necessary.
The Council are members of the Commons, Open Spaces and Footpaths
Preservation Society and, since I was still being pressed on behalf
of the Council to provide this fencing, I sought their advice. This
has recently been received to the effect that, as a general practice,
fencing is not normally included in the cost of compensation, although
it is conceivable that there may be cases where this would be justified,
e.g. where a new path passed through an orchard0 Since, however, the
fields in question are open meadows, the Secretary of the Society
felt that there were no obvious grounds for the necessity of fencing0
He concluded that the Council should resist the landowner's claim,
before the Lends Tribunal if necessary, and argiae that the proper
enjoyment of his adjoining land is not diminished by the provision
of
a path without fencing0
Members will be aware of the many public footpaths which pass through
open fields without being separated from them by fences and, since
I ant of the view that it cannot clearly be shown that the cost of
such fencing could be properly included in the owners claim for
compensation, I oannot recommend the Council to provide it0"
Resolved that the claim for compensation submitted under Section 31
of the Highways Act 1959 in relation to the creation of a public
footppth from Keswiok Avenue to Pooles Lane, Hullbridge on behalf
of Mr. R.C. Beckwith be resisted on the grounds that the Council
have ho obligation either to provide a fence or to meet its ccst (474)
NINFIIfAL WOEXING. IN ESSEX
368. The Director of Technical Services reported as follows:—
"The Øcunty Planner has recently sent copies of a report submitted
to the County Planning Committee asking for any comments this Council
may wish to make.
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The report concerns sand and gravel extraction in Essex and leads to
a recommendation for the adoption of the following policy dealing with
applications for sand and gravel extractiona:
"That in addition to the general minerals policy set out in the Written
Statement (Part IV, Paragraph 35), the following matters be taken into
consideration:—
(a) Regard will be had to the demand/supply situation in relation to
sand and gravel
(b) Account will be taken of foreseeable effects of the working and.
associated activities on the landscape, trees, wild life and
features of scientific, historic or archaeological interest0
(c) The Council will also consider the proposed after'use of the site0
Where no beneficial after use is proposed or can be obtained, it
is unlikely that permission would be forthcoming0 Where the
use is a suitable one, evidence will be required.
proposed
to show that it can be satisfactorily implemented0 Where filling
materials are necessary to obtain a beneficial after use permission
will not be granted unless the Council are satisfied as to the
availability and suitability of the filling material0
after
(d) There will be a general preferexd3e for releasing land for the
contiguous extension of existing quarries until either the
deposits are exhausted or an overriding objection arises to such
extension on agricultural, landscape or other grounds including
the state of restoration of the existing pit0
(e) Regard will be had to the phasing of extraction and restoration
operations to ensure that the minimum area of land remains
unrestored while extraction proceeds0t'
A limited number of copies of the County Planners report are available,
but briefly it may be summarised as follows:—
Part 1 of the report sets out the County Council's existing policies as
contained in the County Development Plan, Piret Review, Written Statement
and as supplemented by the interim policy1 adopted by the Committee in
19670
Part 2 contains a summaxy of the Northern London Gravel Working Party
Report submitted to Standihg Conference in April0 The Conference
commended the general approach of the report to the local planning
authorities
concerned0 Estimates of demands and supply are set out
over the study area as a whole0 There are sufficient supplies to meet
foreseeable demands over the next few years and th3re is no case at
this stage for recommending allocation of additional areas in the
development plan, or for any change in the local planning authorities'
policy for maintaining a reasonable flow of planning permissions for
gravel extraction0 Prom manual pit surveys in Essex, it appears that
reserves in Essex with planning permission at this stage do not warrant
any major change in the Written Statement General Policy0
Part 3 comments briefly on factors such as avoidance of sterilising
deposits, effects of workings on agriculture and the landscape and
other aspects of traffic generation, local amenity, certain technical
matters and restoration0
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Part 4 considers existing policy and the 1967 additions in the light
of the current situation and suggests that the Written Statement
General Policy with some special additions would form a satisfactory
policy for the future.
Part 5 sets out certain suggested additions to the General Minerals
Policy contained in the Written Statement which would apply to sand
end gravel extrabtion.
The County have asked for any comments by 30th May, 1974 if possible
and the Committee are reminded that all planning applications for
mineral workings are County matters. (654)
Resolved that the Essex County Council be informed that this Council
accept the principles of the report on mineral working in Essex,
and that special attention be drawn to Paragraph (b) relating to
the effects of such workings on landscape and environmental ftures.
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369.
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Resolved that Councillors C.D0 Bright, Jon. Carter, B.A0 Crick,
L.K. Cope, N.A0 Grove, A.J0 ilarvey, D0A0 Ives and C0 Stephenson
be appointed to serve on a panel to consider car parking facilities
in the whole District to which the immediate question of the condition
of the Car Park in Websters Way, Rayleigh, stand. referred0
PIAENING APPLICATIONS
370. The Chairman reported that two members had raised the question of
the ratio of planning applications for the Rayleigh area as opposed
to the Rockford area appearing in the Committee's Schedule0 The
Chairman indicated that he had given the members information on
their questions but one member suggested that he was still not
satisfied and would raie the matter again0
EXCLUSION OP THE PUBLIC
371.
Resolved that in accordance with Section 1 of the Public Bodies
Uãinission to Meetings) Act 1960 the public be excluded from the
Meeting for the reason that the matters about to be discussed are
the subject of confidential! reports of officers.
QGE C .P0 00 - APPLICATIONS
RYJ22fl, BAY/1OL7L& ABLM.IJIJ3
COMPEEUflTSTVE DNVELOPNENT AT LITTlE
372. The Director of Administration referred to the need for early
consideration of the proposals for development at Little 'Wheatleys
Parm, the land in question being included in The Grange Compulsory
Purchase Order. Appeals had been lodged against refusals of
Applications RAY/22S/73 end AD/R&Y/l/73 and a Local Inquiry was
to be held into the Appeals on 3rd September, l974 No decision
had yet been made upon Application RA.Y/l0/74 which comprised a
revised layout of the land and which had been referred to the
Essex County Council for determination. It was felt desirable
to hold a special meeting to give detailed consideration to the
implications of these proposals before formal decision was made
Application RAY/lO/74.
on
lr! I'r
Bevelppment Services Committee
Resolved that a special meeting of the Committee be arranged as soon
as possible to give detailed consideration to this development, prior
to formal recommendation on Application RAI/l0/74 being submitted to
the Committee at a later meeting.
SUNDAY MARKET — A0l27
373.
It was reported that a Market was likely to be opened on Sunday 26th
Nay, on land between Eastwood. Road and the A.127 (north side) adjacent
to the Southend—on—Sea District Boundary, with parking for 1,000 cars.
In view of the detrimental effects which would arise from the operation
of such a
officers investigate the
was Resolved (1)
Notice
under
the
Towrt & Country Planning
a
"Stop"
possibility of serving
Act 1971 in respect of the proposed development.
market, it
that the
if
(2) that
the investigation proves
it is legally possible and desirable to serve such a Notice the
Director of Administration be empowered to do so, and the Common Seal
of the Council be affixed to the Notice or direction. (2333).
that
S
S
261
SOREmUIE OP DEVELOPMEINT .kPPLICATIONS AEDRECOMMENDATIOBS
21st
JIEWELOPMEUT SERVICES COWITTEE
1.
May, 1974.
RoO/266/74 - Convert
garaj into bedroom and add
garage at Nelford Place! .St. Peters R4, flock
—
Mr. Wilkes.
Grant Permission subject to:—
D.TIS. —
1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun not
later than the expiration of five years beginning with
the date of this permission,
2, The materials used in external construction shall
match those of the existing building.
2.
rLoc/249/34
—
Add an enclosed staircase, "Crouch End't, lCirjgsman
an Road, Ruflbridge -
Mrs13 Curtis.
D.T.50 — Grant Permission subject to:—
later then the expiration of five years beginning with
the date of this permission.
used in external construction shafl
2. The materials
3.
11.00/232/74 — Extend stu4at ground floor and dressgoomfl
first
D.T.S.
floor at 62A, Woodlands Road.
Hockleyr_44pg,
Grant Permission eubject to:—
—
1.
The development hereby permitted shall be begun not
2.
The materials used in external construction shall
3°
the date of this permission. I
The north wall tfthe study and study extension shall
be finished in a suitable white or other light coloured
treatment
to be agreed in writing with the Local
a
Planning Authority,
NO —
A letter of objection has been received from the
neighbours Mr. W.S. Price complaining of a
consequent loss of light to iieir flank windows.
The applicant has indicated that be will clad the
entire north wall of the existing study and
extension with white shiplap if required,
4,
R00/231/L&— Add first floor of four bedrooms and bathroom at
370, Little Wakering Road0 Barflng Magji.a—Mr. R.M.
D.T.S. —
-
I
Morris
Grant Permission subject to:-
1. The
development hereby permitted shall be begun not
the dete of this permission
I t' '
2,
5v.
1 •tJ! 'I! ' I1rI
A schedule of materials to be used on external finishes
shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning
Authority prior to the commencement of the development4
ROC/l76/74 - Add ggjth bedroom over at 18, HS4Q Mookley-.
Mr,A, Tilson
D.T,S, — Grant Permission subject to:—
The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later
than the expiration of five years beginning with the date
of this permission.
1.
The thaterials used in external constriction
those of the existing building.
2,
6.
shall match
:Roo/166/7j— lrect detached house and grag at 18. Pountain Lane,
Hockley — Mr. A,G. Ainge (Frontage of Plot 17 metres f5jfeet
ejtpfeeti3PloorArea 148 s • metres 1 0
Depth of Plots
.
—
DIPTIS.
l The development hereby permitted shall be begun not
7,
R00Jj49/74 -Outline applioatiozato erect three detached bungai.o
$i acent "Poxhunt era ' Han Road3awbr4Ljfrfl •
of Plot 32
t37 metres
ront
fl25 feet
D.TS.
—
Refuse
Bria
metpflQ
feetL
Plo
aver
Permission for the foliothg reasons:—
The site is outside the areas allocated for residential
1.
development in the County Development Plan, and,
'furthenore is
intended to form part of the Metropolitan
Belt. The Written Statement accompanying the
County Development Plan izidicates that in order to achieve
the purposes of the Metropolitan Green Belt, it is essential
Green
to retain
•
and protect the existing rural character of the
area so allocated and that new buildings and. uses will only
be permItted.
outside existing' settlements in the most
exoeptional oiroumstanoes and when essential for agricultural
or allied purposes.
Dwellings in this situation would give rise to additional
slowing turning andmanoeuvering, movement of vehicles
entering and leaving the site and vehicles being left
standing within the carriageways. Such would interfere with
the free flow of traffic to the detriment of highway safety.
2.
(The highway a4hority has directed that reason 2 be imposed).
8.
-
Outline application to demolish existing shop and constri
ROQ/l26/74
three storey block of offices ,junc±ion Southend Road and Woodlands Ro
-K.A Gunnett Limited
D.T.S, — Grant Permission
-
•l
(a)
subject toe—
Aproval of the details of
the siting, desi&s and
external appearance of the building(s) and the means
of acoess,thereto and the landscaping of the site
263
erehtafter called "the reserved matters") saall be
obtained from the local planning authority1.
W
(b) Application for approval
of'
the reserved matters
be made to the local planning authority
within three years beginning with the date of
shall
this
outline permission.
The development hereby permitted shall be begun on or
before whichever is the later of the following dates :-
2.
(a) the expiration of five years beginning with the
date
of this outline permission..
(b) the expiration of two years from the final approval
of the reserved matters9 or in the case of approval
on different dates, the final approval of the last
such matter to be approved0
3..
0
Provision shall be made within the site prior to the
occupation of the building, for the parking of cars to
the standard of not less than one parking space per
400 sq. feet of gross floor space to the satisfaction
of the Local Planning Authority.
4.
There shall be no obstruction to visibility within the
areas of the sight splays hatched blue on the° plan
returned herewith.
5
9.
This
permission conveys no approval to the plan form of
the building.
RO0/llO/74 — Outline application for residential development
at
land at Victor Gardensflaw1cwefl-Hrs.. Edith H Woodcock.
(frontage of Plot 250 feeh of PlotO feet )
P.S. — Refuse
1,
permission for the following reasons:—
The site is outs2de the areas allocated for residential
development in the County Development Plan and,
the Metropolitan
furthermore, is intended to form
Green BelL. The Written Statement accompanying the
County Development Plan indicates that in order to
part of
achieve the purpose of the Metropolitan Green Belt, it
is essential to retain and protct the existing rural
character of the area so allocated and that new buildings
and uses will only be permitted outside existing
settlements in the most exceptional circumstances and.
when essential for agricultural or allied purposes0
2.
10.
Victor Gardens is an unmade road which in its present
form and construction is unsuitable to serve as an
access to the proposed development0
ROC/109/74 —Outline plication for residential devpppment
land. between Victor Gardens and Olements Gardens, Hawkweli
-onNra,
Edith H.. Woodcock. (ontagpf Plot ap roxinatelp
jQ'feet, Depth of Plot aiproxi4y_ 0 feet 1TbiiMA!nTER)
(D.P.S. — Refuse
1.
Permission fop the following reasons:—
development in the County Development Plan and,
furthermore, is intended. to form part of the Metropolitan
• Green Belt0 The Written Statement accompanying the
264
,
ri1
achieve
the purpose of the Metropolitan Green Belt,
it is essential to retain and protect the existing
rural character of the area so allocated and that
new buildings and uses will only be permitted
outside existing settlements in the most exceptional
circumstances and when essential for agricultural or
allied purposes.
Olements Gardens and Victor Gardens are
2.
which
in their present font and
suitable to serve as an
unmade roads
construction are un-
access to the proposed
development.
11.
ROG/l06/J4 — Outline application for residential development
on land in Clements Gardens) Hawbrell
E,M, Woodcocja
(chtage of Plot 240 feetpth of Plot 110 .feet)0JQQpTY x&u"iuia).
Refuse
))&T%S. —
Permission for the following reasons:—
1.
in the County Development Plan, and9
furthermore9 is intended to form part of the Metropolitan
Green Belt0 The Written Statement accompanying the
achieve the purposes of the Metropolitan Green Belt, it
is essential to retain and protect the existing rural
character of the area so allocated and that new buildings
and uses will only be permitted outside existing
settlements in the most exceptional circumstances and
when essential for agricultural or allied purposes.
development
Clements Gardens is an unmade road which in its present
form and construction is unsuitable to serve as an access
to the proposed development0
2.
12,
ROC/74/74 - Extend existing premises and use ggund flor for
shopping and first floor for off1c 16-16 West eetohford.
- Wentworth
Developments Limite4
D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to:—
1•
The
2.
The materials used in external
3.
building
4.
construction
shall match
of the existing buildJ.n.
The area between the rear wall of the building and the,
northern boundary of the site shall be surfaced to the
satisfaction of the local planning authority and made
available for the parking of staff oars before the
those
is
occupied.
I
This
permission does not convey approval to any
alteration of the existing shop fronts.
NOTE —
This proposal has been advertised as materially
affecting the designated conservation area for
Rochford, No representations have been received.
tr
r'
a.
13,
application to demolish existing bimgow
and erect a detached two story dwelling at 41 Potintain Lane,
ROQ/62/74 — Outline
Rocklesr
- Mrs
I. Mettam (Pron of Plot 55 metrffiJi8O
feet), Depth of Plot 34 metres (115 feetfJ
D.T.S. —
1.
(a) Approval of the details of the siting desia and
external appearance of the building( s5 the means
of access thereto and the landscaping of the site
(hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall
be obtained from the local planning authority.
(b) Application for approval of the reserved matters
shall be made to the local planning authority
within three years beginning with the date of this
outline permission,
2,
The development hereby permitted shall be begun on
before
or
whichever is the later of the following dates:-
(a) the expiration of five years beginning
date of this outline permission.
with the
(b) the expiration of two years from the final, approval
of the reserved matters, or in the case of approval
such matter
3.
14.
to be approved0
The gateways for vehicular access shall be linked and
recessed in accordsnce with the dimensions indicated on
the sketch attached6
p/j3/74 - Add a
Road, Hockley —
garage with bedroom over at lU Main
Clarke,
Mr,j.
D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to:—
1.
later than the expiration of five years beginning
with the date of this permission.
2.
NUJTh
An objection to this
extension has been lodged by
neighbour at No. 113 Main Road. He claims loss
the
of light to the eastern side of his property and a
loss of'view across the applicants front and rear
gardens.
The proposal means that the flank wall of the
extension would be sited approximately 7 feet from
the eastern flank wall of No. 113 Main Road, which
is
at a slightly higher
level,
Ht
266
UF
a
-II!,
w
15.
advertisingsj4Barrei2'6"x
—
A/R00/5L74 Erect illuminated
2t011), .t.o repAaq, ,exi.s.tg at "\'thi.te RrPub1ic_House, 89iHig
Street,reat Wakering
B.P.S.
16.
- Watney JJann f& 11.0.) Limited,
Grant Permission0
—
:aoo/7l2/73 — Erection of detached chalet at Folly Lane (rear of 112,
Main Road), Hockley (details) —Mr. It. :Brewjn. (Prontas of Plot 11.12
metres (36 feet),
sq.
Depth of Plot 24.0 metes (80 feet), Floor Area 96
metres (1030 sq. fee)j
DCT.S.
Grant
—
Permission subject to;-
1. A schedule of materials to be used on external finishes
shall be submitted tc and approved by the Local Planning
Authority prior to the commencement of the development.
2. The gateway for vehicular access shall be recessed in
accordance with the dimensions indicated on the sketch
attached.
-
17.
R00/402/73 - Erect
Woodlands Road9 Hockley
average
Lee, Frontageof Plot 18 metres
lQSjt Floor Area
(60 feet)9 Depth of Plot 425 metres
84 sq. metres 2°
D.T.S. —
Grant
5C1.
feetFI
Permis.on subject tos-'
Screen
fencing 6 feet high shall be erected along the
eastern boundary of the site for not less than the length
of the building before occupation of the bungalow commences.
18.
FJ0/2/74-?rcvide an access road2 car park9 diny rack9 dinghy launchg
slip and -pontoon landing facilities including the mooringge"Trentf
in connection with the Wskerin Yacht Club, But tons Boat Yar4,
Great Wakening — Great Wakering Yacht Club.
Mifl2!4t
B.T.S.
19.
Grant Permissjon.
ROC/88/74 Use part of ground floor cia tpggises as Public House
at
D.T.5t—
Refuse Permissio; i'or the following easonst—
1.
The site La outside aay area allocated for ccanerciaJ..
purposes in tile County Development Plan and lies within
the proposed extension to the Metropolitan Green Belt
and in a settlement where new buildings and uses will be
4permitted only where essential for agricultural purposes.
The proposal is contrary to this policy.
2r
The activity as'boeiated. with the use of part of this
as a public house would result in undue disturbance
to occupiers of dwellings in the area and the area proposed
for car parking would present an unacceptable visible
intrusion in the
scene.
dwelling,
•
rural
3.
The proposal would result in unnecessary highway hazards
occasipned by turning traffic into and out of the te and
by the ifitesification of the use f narrow roads without
footpaths0
S
NOTE —
This
proposal was advertised as of local interest,
Representations of objection have been received from
the Roach Group Parish Council and seven local
residents who say that the use would be an unnecessary
intrusion in the rural area to the detriment of
amenities of occupiers of dwellings locally. There
would be highway hazards on the local roads tch are
narrow and without footpaths and there is no demand
from the area of Barling Na€na for Thrther licensed
premises.
20.
ROC/2l0/74 — Add garage and store and lay out
car park
at"The
Punohbowl" Public House, Church End, Paglesham— Watney Nann
Liondon and Home Counties) Limited, (24'6 x
D,T.S.
—
Grant
Perraission subject to:-
1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later
than the expiration o five years beginning with the
date of this permission.
2.
The doors of the garage and store shall be constructed
of timber to the satisfaction of the local planning
authority.
3, The
roof of the garage and store shall be coloured grey.
4. All external wall of the garage and store shall be covered
with weather boarding similar to the cladding of the
Public House adjoining and painted white on completion6
5.
shall le constricted and laid out in
with the details which accompanied the applicant
company's let ber dated the 8th Januethy 1974 within three
calendar months of the connnencement of the development.
The car
park
accordance
NOTE
—
The
PunQhbowl is a building listed as of a±chitectural
or historic interest. Listed building consent has
been sought for the development and reconend that
this planning permission shall operate as 115 fed
building consent in respeot of these works.
21.
R0C/239/74 — Convert
existing toil teto form integral :partof
Memorial Hall at High Street, Great Wakerinsjrs0 1). Msho,
Isecretary).
ThT.S. — Grant Permission subject to:—
1.
later than the expiration of five years bejinning with
the date
this permission.
2. The materials used in external constriction shall match
22.
ltOC/l70/74 -
premiflMrs. D.J.Sr Brazier.
p_]4ren atj9,
Use
Woodpond Avenue, Hockley
D.T.S,
—
—
Refuse Pe'rmisk.on for the following reason:—
268
P1'
The Local Planning Authority believe that an unacceptable
were
degree of noise and general disturbance would
the development to be permitted to the detriment of
adjoining dwellings.
result
NOTE
?3.
—
The occupiers of seven dwellings close to this
site have been toidrOf the application0 Pour have
replied all making objections on grounds of noise
and disturbanoe. All point out that play groups axe
operating within a reasonable distance of the site.
:Roc/139/74 — Demolish exj dweflg_n4erect two semi—detached
chaletp and garages on the site
Hawkwell - 0.3. Wiggjns & SonsJjrontage ofPlotjetrastO fek
I
Depth
of P1st 30
sq1 feet]j
D.T.S.
— Grant Permissiob subject toe—
2 A schedule of materials to be used on ertetnal finishes
shall be submitted to and. approved by the Thoal Planning
Authority prior to the convaencement of the development0
3.
The gateway for vehicular access shall be recessed in
acoordance
attached4
24.
with
the dimensions indicated on the sketch
R00/77/74 — Outline a.pplioatioxrto
garage, adiaoent to 165
erect one
A2
4—bedroomed house and
Lrontge of Plot 15 metresjsQ
feet),)
metresjlL
D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject tog
1.
(a) Approval, of the details of the design and external
appearance
of the building
the means of access
thereto and the landscaping of the site (hereinafter
called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from
the lccal planning authority0
(b) Application for approval of the reserved matters shall
be made to the local planning authority within three
years beginning with the date of this outline permission.
20
before whichever is the later of the following dates:-
(a) the expiration of five yearn beginning with the date
of this outline perilission.
(b) the expization of two years from the final approval
on different dates2 the final, approval of the last
suoh matter to be approved.
3.
The garage shall be sited not less than 6 ni6trea behind
the highway
herewith.
control
line shown blue on the plan
returned
!' '"
4.
5.
25
1100/296/74 —
metre x 2.5 metre hardstanding shall be provided
convenient to the front door of the completed dwelling
to the satisfaction of the local planning authority
A 5
The building shall be so constructed as to provide
sound attenuation of not less than 20 d B(A) against
the external noise to which it will be exposedQ
Extend lounge (3.4
m__metre (l2
r_3) and
garage (2.5 metres x 1.1 metre (8'0"3!9!)TIof26Rpn
Road9 Raw1cwellr1
D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to;c_
with the date of this periaisslon.
2•
269
The materials used in external construe tiers shall
match those of the existing building0
R0C/243jQutline app
of detached bimlowaudaragon land
cQLL5Q_c;
at Tbç Promenade9 Hullb2445- Mr9 A0
3)eilow0
D.T.S. -
Refuse
Permission for the following reasons—
Part of the site is shown allocated for public open space
in the first review of the County Development
Plan0 Such allocation was made subsequent1 to the grant
of planning permission in January 1951 (1100/253/50) and
approval of the current proposal would' pvent proper
implementation of the planes proposals0
purposes
27
RQW14.D.TOS,
Increase
ptch
Lo ckhart
Grant Permission subject toThe development hereby permitted shalL be begun not later
of this permission0
26.
4/Qq/9/74 Erect internally
xl' lO"Lfl 210 Main Road9 11awkwefl-Thresher&Oomnnyj40
D.TIS.
29.
Grant Permission,
ROOL111/IL— Outline
in
respect of smalTholding on land within curbilage of Concord
Lodge ThQe Asngdoflter4JOOU1iTYMATt1IE1R)0
D.T.S.
Refuse Permission for the following reasonsg
1. The site is outside the areas allocated for residential
development in the County Development Plan9 and
furthenitore9 is intended to form part of the Metropolitan
Green Belt. The Written S+atement accompanying the
County Development Plan indioates that in order to
achieve the purposes of the Metropolitan Green Delt, it
i's essential to retain and. protect the existing rural
character of the area so allocated and that new
buildings and uses will only be permitted outside
existing settlements in the most exceptional
- •I
essential for agricultural or
allied puxyose The Local Planning Au.thor'ity is not
satisfied that the private aga.cultural interest
circumstances and when
over rides
these policy objections,
2. The proposal would give rise to additional traffic
hazards by reason of vehicles slowing down and
turning into and out of a aubastandard junction with
Ashingdon Road where visibility is restricted thereby
causing further danger and obstruction to other road
users.
30,
R0C/596/73 — Add a utility room0 kitchen and three bedrooms at
"St. Theresa", Pudsey Hall Lane, Canewdon Mr, SC Thomas0
(10 metres x 6 metres (3'O" x 2020"Lh
--
D.T.S,
Grant Permission subject tog—
—
1. The development herby pemitted shall be beg-m not
.
the date of this permission,
2. Prior to the commenoemen-t of development the desi and
grouing of-the windows on the south elevation shall be
•altered to the satisfaction of the local plazming
authority.
3l
Prpvide bathroom and add covered jy
Road, Rochford -j4Stewart0
R0C/2l7/74 -
D.T.S. —
a4ç_çp4
1. ¶Phe development hereby permitted shall be begun not later
than the expiration of five years be ginning with the
date of this permissIon.
2 •
NOPE
The materials used in external construction shall match
—
This building
or
listed
listed as of special architectural
building consent
and
I recommend this be
granted subject to a condition requiring that a
schedule of all materials to be used in external
finishes shall be submitted to and approved by the
0
32.
is
historic interest0 ApplIcation has been made for
local planning
commenced,
1100/167/74 — Al
Angus Grant Limited0
]).T.S.
authority before the development is
lonstoshop front at 4 South Str_gçfp'ç1
— Refuse Permission for the following reasons:c'
1. The proposed fascia panel, by reason of the colours and
reflective material proposed would be unduly prominent,
and would detract from the attractive street scene in
this part of the Conservation Area6
2, The removal of the existing fascia would involve the loss
of an attractive piece of detailing which forms part of
the architectural interest of this building,
3. The proposed shopfront, will9 by its detailed desigu
-
detract from the character of the existing building0
p
—
u !!'I!
This proposal
has been advertised as materially
affecting a designated conservation area; no
representations have been received5
NOTE —
33
ROQL74 and appiication
Lor Listed
Building Consents—
Internal alterations_add covered wjy toreajWest
Street, Rochford—
D.T.SO
—
Mr. E0A. Thomas0
Refuse Permission
for
the following reason:—
general design and external finishes of the proposed
extension do not relate to the existing building and is
out of keeping with the materials and character of the
adjoining buildings in this part of the Conservation Area0
The
NOTE
34.
—
I repommend refusal of listed building consent for
the sane reasons0 The proposal has been advertised
as materially affecting a designated conservation
area; no representations have been received0
QQLl25/74 -Park residential caravan at Mount Bovers Paxm
Bovers Lane, Hawkwell- Nra Fernandez0 (CGYMATJY
DOTOSO —
Refuse
Permission for the following reason:-
Th site is outside °the areas allocated for residential
development in the County Development Plan, and, further-
more, is intended to fern part of the Metropolitan Grem
Eel0 The Written Statement accompanying the County
Development Plan indicates that in order to achieve the
purposes of the Metropolitan Green Belt, it is essential
to
retain and
protect the existing rural character of
the area so allocated and that new buildings and uses
will only be permitted outside existing settlements in
the most exceptional circumatances and when
agriculturqLL 'or allied purposes0
NOTE —
The
essential for
applicant has submitted details of his
personal circumstances saying be requires
temiorary accommodation for about two years0 I
feel Ms
problem must be solved other than
siting a caravan in proposed Metropolitan Green
elt 'there an unacceptable precedent would be
created0
355
4/QQ/3/74 Replace
Barrel sign
exietingfled
Barrel 8i with new Red
at the "Red Lion" Public Bouse9 _71_fliatre
-Great Waicering - Watney Mannjk &.C .flimited0
DOT.SO —
36
Grant Permission0
726"x2Lfl
-
Erect
Purdeys Industrial Estate, Rochford
ROQ/].95/74
Limite&0WQ" x 19'0"J
C'
D.T.SC —
This permission shall expire on 30th June 1975 and.
by that date .the building shall have been removed
and, the site reinstated to the satisfaction of the
Local Planning Authority0
a
S
y up ri
37.
ROC/354/74
-
Demolish existing dwelling and erect detached house
Mr, NacLeod. (Rrontg
at "Meadowside"1 West Avenue, HuJ.J.bridge -
of Plot 9.1 metres (30 feet) Depth of Plot 22 metres (72 feej
Floor Area 125 sqmetres 0-340 sq. feet)J
D.T.SIP
—
Grant Permission subject to;—
later than. the expiration of five years beginning with
1.
The dwelling existing on site shall be demolished to
the satisfaction of the local planning authority prior
to the occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted.
2.
38.
RoC/l3Jf4 — Erect Pan
Tabor Farms Limited.
Office at Sutton Ball Farms Rochf..
D.T.S. — Grant permission subject to:—
1.
than the expiration of five years bginning with
2.
A schedule of materials to be used on external finishes
shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning
Authority prior to the commencement of the development.
later
The proposed building shall be used for office purposes
iii connection with Tabor Farms only and for no other use
3.
including any other use in Class II of the Schedule to
the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order, l972
—
Application has been made for listed building consent
since Sutton Hall is listed as of special architectural
or historic interest. The proposed building is well
away from Sutton Hall and is included within the
existing complex of farm buildings and would not detract
from the environment of Sutton Hall. I recommend listed
building oonsent be granted.
39.
ROC/l2l/74
—
Sutton Road,
D.T.S.
Erect sun-room/playroom extension at Sutton Hall Pam1
Rochford —
Mr. C.J. Tabor.
— Refuse permission for the following reason:—
The proposed extension is considered to be alien to the
character of this historic building by reason of its flat
roofed form, ambiguous overall shape and detailed treatment.
NOTE
—
Listed building consent is also sought for this
extension since Sutton Hall is a building of special
architectumlor historic interest. I recommend
refusal of listed building consent in the same terms
recoinended
40.
R0U/l22/74 — Outline
above.
application for 1 dwelling on land next to
of_Plot
'Whitbreds't, High Road, Hookley — Mr.Schuiniôhen,
22 metres (200 feet), Depth of Plot 60 metres r73
TOoum xa.
D.T.S. — Refuse
(
ri W)
permission for the following reasomu—
a
I
'ir •'! IlPUP
1.
development in the County Development Plan, and9
furthermore, is intended to fern part of the :Metropolitan
Green Belt. The Written Statement accompanying the
achieve the purposes of the Metropolitan Green Belt,
it is
retain and protect the existing rU-DaJ
character of the area so allocated and
new buildings
and uses will only be pendtted outside existing settlements in the most exceptional circumstances and when
essential for agricultural or allied purposes0
essential to
RQpJfl5Ll2 - Erect onegricj4 al
Thorpe Road, Hawkwell - Mr0 GOl'.
f65 feet'), Depth of Plot
metres
that
If permitted the proposed development would constitute
a traffic hazard by reason of vehicles slowing do'wn,
turning into and out of the site and. being left on the
carriageway to the detriment of highway safety on this
well used Glass II road.
2.
41.
!p' !!1
worker9sdwefl4g44ails) -
2O
(1750 sq. feetl.j
DOTOS. —
Grant Peraission subject toA schedule of materials to be used on external finishes
be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning
Authority prior to the commencement of the development0
shall
—
42
I
1100/259/74 — Ehl kitchen wlih bedroom over atiSiinpys
Rutland, Fa.jreth, Reyigh Kr,
D.T.S,
43.
Outline planning permission conditional upon
agricultural worker occupancy was granted on
appeal 17th January9 1974
—
Grant permission subject tcs—
five years begThning with
the date of this permission0
1.
The
2,
The
Qq/lll2/73
later than the expiration of
materials used in external construction shall
—
Outlinep4cation
Bawal.-PindiNursey Main Road1 11akjjr0 Lj
(site
area 5,22 acreiTT
DOTS. — Grant permission subject toe—
1.
of the details of the si.bing9 design and
appearance of the building the means of
access thereto and the landscaping of the site
(hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall
be obtained from the local planning authority0
(a) Approval
external
shall be made
the local planning authority
within three years beginning with the date of
b
this outline parmisaion0
274
IF
2.
!fl 9
The development hereby permitted shall be begun on
or before whichever is the later of the following
dates:-.
(a) the expiration of five yeats beginning with the
date of this outline permission0
the expiration of two years from the final
approval of the reserved matters, or in the case
of approval on different dates, the final approval
of the last such matter to be approved.
(b)
3.
occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person
solely or mainly employed, or last employed, in the
locality in agriculture as defined in Section 290(1) of the
Town end Country Planning Act, 1971, or in forestry
(including any dependents of such person residing with
him) or a widow or widower of such a person.
The
MOTE —
At
1100/261/71 the applicant lost his appeal against
refusal of permission for a second dwelling related
to this nursery, At that time the Inspector found no
clear support in letters from the Ministry of
Agriculture that a second. resident worker was justified
in the management of the holding and thus no case
existed to depart from proposed metropolitan, green
belt policy.
Prom a recent appraisal the Ministry's Surveyor now
supports the applicant's claim that two persons should
be resident on the holding to menage the prograimne of
expansion of the o'wner and to be readily available at
times to attend to the heating and ventilating
systems of the glasshouses,
all
44.
pQc/l85/74 - Outline app]4ption for residential development in
Pluniberow Avenue, Rockley — Mr. B.C. Cooper (400 feet north from
Avem). flhOag of Plot 150 feet,�njh of Plot 200 feet).
Beolmey
{qqIJNTY MATTHR).
D.TI,S. — Refuse permission for the foflowing reasons:—
1.
furthermore, is intended to form part of the Metropolitan
Green Belt. The Written Statement accompanying the
County Development Plan indicates that in order to achieve
the purposes of the Metropolitan Green Belt, it is essential
to retain and protect the existing rural characterd the
area so allocated and that new buildings and uses will only
be permitted outside existing settlements in the most
exceptional circumstances and when essential for agricultural
or
aW
allied purposes.
2.
This portion of Plumberow Avenue is in very poor condition
and is quite unsuitable to serve as access to further
residential development.
3.
The site has insufficient frontage for the provision of
necessary sit lines for the formation of any estate road.
aw
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ROC/335/74 - Add
kitchen/diner at3OSilverthorneCloee
Hawkwell - Mr P0D0
DOTOSO —
0"
xQ)o
Grant Permission subject to2—
lu The development hereby permitted shall be begun not
with the date of this permission0
2 The materials
used in external construction shall
46
R00/47L4 Add gae with bedroom over at 3O, Newton Hall
Gardens,
DOTOSO
—
Ashingdon — Mr0 Shires0 (86" x
Grant Permission subject toe—
10
The development hereby permitted shall be begun no
later than. the expiratfrn of five years beginning
with
2.
470
the date of this
permission0
those of the existing building0
match
R00/352/74 — Extend kitchen and resite garage at 15 Cornbill
Avenue, Hockley — Mr0 Saunders0 (ll'O" 2c_90Pb)
Grant Permission subject to-
DOT.SO
1 The development hereby permitted shall be begun not
with the date of this permiseion0
construction shall
2 The materials used in external
30
48
flank window facing No0 U
shall be omit ted0
The
Erect internaflj
.AJROO/7/74
Garae1Wesreet9 Rochford
illuminated eli at Warrens
Oompany L1xited[4!46"k
D.T.SO
—
Oornhill Avenue
Greenshielci Trading Sta'a
Grant Permission subject ton
to the display of the propoeed sign, all
existing Green Shield advertising matter on the
forecourt of this garage shall be removed0
Prior
49.
QQg74-use
ri4g school9
stables and la!id in connection with hQpj
"IngJSs" Pagi esham-Mrs 0V0G0Judg
existing
DPT.SS — Grunt Permission subject ton
The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later
of
this permission0
276
ROC/215/74_— Add to new building under_constructi9n at 15 Rookle
Rise, Hookleyy adding lotgge and adding_bedroom and bathroom-.
Gushing and Partners.
50,
D,T.S. — Grant Permission subject to:—
1.
2.
The materials used in external construction shall match
3.
Screen
4.
The wjnaow to the' bathroom shown in the extension shall
be re—designed to provide that the cill shall be no
lower than l,8 metres above the level of the first floor,
ROC/90/74 -
51,
shop at 9
later than the expiration of Live years beginning with
fencing 2 metres high shall be erected along the
line coloured green on the application drawing returned
herewith prior to the occupation of the dwelling, as
proposed to be extended.
27' 0Jfr
D.T.S. — Grant permission
The
La.
kitchen and extend bugQs
Road, Hockley- Bysouth Dev4pents Tiimitç4J 1410 x
Remove existing outalde
Main
and
subject to:—
development hereby permitted shall be begun not later than
the expiration of five yeats beginning with the date of this
permissiorn
A/R0C/8/74 —Erect 3 advertisins jgns—one internally illuminated box
sign, one u ended display board, one wall mounted at 11 EiØi.
52.
Rayle4gh - Robert Rowden (Southend) Lim.ited.
D,T.S. — Refuse permission for the following reason;
The Local Planning Authority considers that two of the
proposed
signs are detrimental to the visual amenity of the building
and to its iportance within the street scene; the word
'!Rowdens" occuring between the first flOor windows disrupts the
otherwise well resolved front elevation and the sign on the
southern flank wall would also be visually disruptive0
NOTE —
of these signs are already being displayed on the
front and flank walls of the premises.. If the
Two
recommendation is accepted, the Committee may wish
consider
to
authorising the necessary action pursuant to
Regulation B of the 'Pown and Country Planning (control
of Advertisements) Regulations 1969 to be taken in
the event of the signs not being removed within, say
28 days, This would avoid the need for a Thrther
?eport to Committee and would be subjeot to the
Director 'of Administration being satisfied with the
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evidefice
•53
ROC/236/7l/74 — Erect 10 detached housesjdetails)1 Chapel Lane and
North Stree Great Wakering -
John RollandlrBrotbfLinited.
(rontages of Plots 11.8 metres (38iD, Depth of Plots 39jetres
(130 feet),_oor reasj5BmetreJi70O sq feet)3
flT.S. — Grant permission subject to:.
277
r
1.
A°scheme of tree planting shall be submitted to and
approved by the local planning authority prior to
the commencement of development. Such planting shall
be carried out during the first available season
following the coenoement of development0 Any tree
or shrub dying within five years of planting shall
be replaced by the applicant or their successors in
title to the satisfaction of the local planning
authority0
2. A schedule oT materials to be used on external
Local Planning Authority prior to the conencement
of the development.
NOTE
—
Planning permission
case
54.
was granted on appeal
on 30th May9 1972.
on this
rt
!PP198/74 OiS24neap1icationforerectioncf o_ebt
bungalow ndg 9_q14
La. !1w!U
Mr9 B, LesterJ]ontage of Plot l52rnetresjgpp.rotely
of Plo tflie
Ofe Depth
D.T.S.
—
Grant
tree (soximaa6G fej2
Penniseicn
subject tog—
l (a) Approval of the siting9 desi and erbernal
of the building9 the means of
access thereto and the landscaping of the site
(hereinafter called "the reserved matters')
appearance
(b)
2.
shall be obtained from the local planning
authority0
Application for approval ci' the reserved matters
outline pentssion0
before whichever is the later of the following dates—
(a) the expiration of five ear
beginning with
the
date of this outline pa'mission0
on different dates9 the final approval of the last
such matter to be approved0
3.
A scheme of tree planting shall
be
submitted to and
approved by the local planning authority prior to the
commencement of development. Such planting shall be
carried out during the fIrst available season
following
the coimnenoement of development. Any tree
or shrub dying within five yeats of planting shall be
replaced by the applioant or their ucoessors in title
to the satisfaction of the local planning authority.
4.
Details of
the
screening walls and/or fencing or other
means of screening9 together with their positioning
be submitted for approval by the local planning
authority before the development is ooimnenced and
shall
shall be
erected
prior to the occupation of the
dwelling units.
1)
! '!'
5.
All windows
6.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and
.
!'U ppp
on the rear elevation of the proposed
dwelling shaflbe above eye level and any door
elevation shall not have direct access to a room
other than a kitchen or utility room.
in that
Planning General Development Orders 1973 and
Country
1974 no
the roofspace of the
without
the
consent
in writing of
proposed
the local planning authority.
rooms shall be constructed in
dwelling
55.
ROC/1l33/73 — Outline aplication to use land for residential purposes
(23.70 acres approximately) Ashingdon RoadAs1xingdon (next The
Homes Tdmited7öOlJEfl MATTER),
Paddocks) — Link
D.T.S. —
Refuse permission
1.
for the following reasons:—
furthermore9 is intended to form part of the Metro'politan Green Belt. The Written Statement accompanying
the County Development Plan indicates that in order to
achieve the purposes of the Metropolitan Green Belt,
it
rural character of the area so allocated and that new
buildings and uses will only be permitted outside
is essential to retain and protect the existing
existing settlements in the most exceptional
circuinstanoes and when essential for agricultural
allied purposes.
2,
or
Any estate road junction would be positioned on the
inside of a bend and opposite existing road junctions.
The proposal would give rise to additional traffic
Claus III road by reason of
tinning into and out of the
hazards on this well used
vehicles slowing do'wn and
site,
56,
land and xi tirig buildinps extended for the maintenance
parking of coaches adjoining 67 High Road, Hookley -
R0C/33/14 — Use
and
Kirb
Coaches, (c0U1TY MATTER).
D.T.S. —
Refuse
1,
permission for the following reasons:-
The site is outside the areas allocated for conuercial
and industrial development in the Ooun.ty Development
Plan and furthermore is intended to form part of the
Metropolitan
accompanying
Green Belt, The Written Statement
the County Development Plan indicates that
in order to achieve the purposes of the Metropolitan
Green Belt it is essential to ietain and protect the
existing rural character of the areas so allocated and
that new buildings and uses will only be permitted
outside existing settlements in the most exceptional
circumstances and wirn essential for agricultural or
allied purposes.
2,
It is considered that the site is unsuitable for the
proposed development as it would be likely to cause
nuisance and annoyance to nearby residents,
NOTE —
—
27J
Decision on this application was deferred on April
9th to allow members the oppcrtunity of inspecting
the site and the premises presently occupied by the
applicants0 This inspection has been arranged for
13th May.
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57.
BAY/437/73 - Outline
Road, Hay1eih
I),T.S. — Grant
1.
a jcationtodelisexisting £nduaJ.
two stoy,induptrjal buildjg, Sirdar
- H Hernann
Limited.
buildings and erect
permission subject to;!'
(a) Approval of
the details
of the siting, desia and.
external appearance of the building and the means
of access thereto and the landscaping of the site
(hereinafter called tithe reserved matters") shall
be obtained from the local planning authority.
outline Dermission.
6
2.
before whichever is the later of the following dates :-
(a)
the expiration of five years beginning with the
date of this outline permission0
of the reserved matters, or in the case of approval
such thtter to be approved.
3.
shall be first used by H. Herrmann Limited
the carrying on of their undertaking as manufacturers
The building
for
of cabinents for radio and television,
feet of the
4,
Not more than 36,750
5.
No industrial !processes shall be carried on in the
building between the hours of 70p.m0 and 7.a,m0 on any
day.
6.
The areas indicated on drawings 9322/73, 9297/72/2: and
9291/72/A for car parking shall be laid out, surfaced
and made available for .that purpose concurrently with
the occupation of the building0
70
floor space of the
eq6
hs.9i be used for the carrying on of processes
for or incidental to the purposes specified in Section
66(l)(a) of the Town and. County Planning Act, 1971.
building
Apart
from the parking of not more than five motor
cars there shall be no storage of goods or materials
on the opezi area between the proposed building and.
Sirdar Roa&
NOTE —
This
proposal involves demolition of four existing
structures and their replacement by a 2 storey block
giving a net increase in floorspace of a'bout 29, 000aq0
feet, The new building will be generally 150'O" x
l82O" x approximately' 40'O". Some improvements to
access and vehicle turning will be achieved. No
increase in work force is envisaged.
Ir
58,
RAY/74/74 —
Erect
a detached house with integral garage, The
Chase, Rayleigh (next Rayleigh Lodge7 south e4j— Mr, NH. Curjj
(Frontage of Plot 13 metres (42 feet) Depth of P1st 30 metres
(100 feet),
D.T.S. —
Floor Area 136sq.metres (1460 sq0 feet).
Grant permission subject to:—
1.
2.
A schedule of materials to be used on external
with the date of this permission.
Local
Planning Authority prior to the commencement
of the development.
3.
The floor space shown for garaging shall be used
for no other purpose incidental to1tbe enjoyment
of the dwelling without the prior approval9 in
writing, of the local planning authority,
4.
Prior tc the commencement of development details
of a scheme for the protection of the reserved
trees on site during building operations shall be
submitted to and approved by the local planning
authority,
5.
Prior to the commencement of development details of
the treatment proposed for the accesses and forecourt of the dwelling shafl be submitted to end
approved by the local planning authority,
NOTE — Trees on this site are preserved by TPO 5/57,
The applicant will be advised of the need for
consent to replace a hawthorn by a lime and to
fell a hawthorn next to the horse chestnut,
Please see over for list of delegated planning
decisions,
a
w
28J
a
DELEGATED PLANNING DECISIONS
with
59.
(a)
applications
I have decided the following planning
the policy of delegatiom-
in accordance
CONDITIONAL APPROVALS
ROO/213/74
—
ROC/208/74
—
Extend existing dormer at 18, Banyard Way,
Uawkwell, Essex — Mr. B, Dawson,
ROC/219/74
—
Erect
detached garage
Essex
—
Essex —
BJiY/549/73
—
ROC/1l9/74
—
ftkY/37/74
Rooms in roof at 145, Lower Road, Ru.llbridge,
Add
—
15, Abbey Road,
Hullbridge,
at 6,
Cecil
Way, Rayleigh,
rear extension at 41, hillcrest Avenue, Hocicley,
—
Mr. TL. Howe,
Lounge extension and
6,
1100/226/74
at
Mr. A.R. Thorogood.
Extend kitchen and lounge
Essex — Mr A,P. Booth.
Essex
—
Mr. B, Darby.
Kings
garage to existing property at
Mr. S.L. Barter,
Earn1, Rayleigh, Essex —
Extend porch and garage at front, kitchen and dining
room at rear of 52, Abbey Road, Hulibridge, Essex —
1100/220/74
1100/209/74
110014/74
—
—
-,
Mr, J. Murphy.
Convert oar—port and garage into double garage at
32, Woodlands Road, Hockley, Essex — Mrs. S Kay.
Extend lounge at 37, Anibleuide Gardens, Hullbridge,
Essex — Mr. 0.E. Olley.
Add rear extension to form new dining area at 45,
.Ambleside Gardens, Hulibridge, Essex — Mrs. P.A.
Will jams
1100/187/74
R00/l66/74
ROC/l83/74
-
Add garage and utility room with integral W.00 at
11, Woodlands Avenue, Rayleigh - Mr. Dean.
—
Add
a
— Mr0
—
conservatory at 75, tfpway, Rayleigh, Essex
11.0.11. White.
Demolish existing car—port and erect garage and
utility room at 16, South View Close, Rayleigh,
Essex — Mr. N. Fuller.
1100/112/74
—
1100/141/74
—
Add
kitchen, dining
room, bedroom and shower
at 'Wits End", Lower Road, Hookley,
Essex - Mr. R.W. Gatward,
extension
Add 3 bedrooms and cloakroom in
Road, Ha'ikcrell,
1100/135/74
—
roof at 96A Main
Essex — Mr, R.T, WebbE
Add two bedxooms and shower
Avenue, Hullbridge, Essex -
room at
40, Crouch
Mr. A. Denham.
—
Rooms in roof at 29, Oxford Road, Rochford, Essex
— Mr. F.G. Hale.
1100/228/74
—
Add detached garage at 25, Albert Close, Ashingdon,
Essex — Mr0 D0 Atkinson0
1100/240/74
—
Rooms in roof at 81, Somerset Avenue, Roohford,
1100/242/74
Essex —
1100/211/74
—
Mrs. N. Maynard.
Add kitchen/diner to rear of 31,
Rochford, Essex — Mr. P. Warner.
Lingfield
Drive,
282
"
1100/147/74
—
Extend dining room at 127, Ferry Road, Hulibridge,
Essex — Mr4 II, Wortley
R0C/l98/74
—
Erect double garage at
1100/140/74
Woodlands,
Mount Bovers
w
Lane,
ffawkwell, Essex Mr4 3) Read,
Add two bedrooms and shower room in roof at 65,
—
Keawick Avenue, Hulibridge, Essex — Mr4 P. Aspinal,
vehicular acoess at 3, Pooles Lane,
Hulibridge, Essex Mr. B. Evans1
R00/79/74
—
Const'uct
1100/159/74
—
Add oar—port and room in roof at 26, Parkiands,
Hawkwell, Hockley, Essex - Mr. C. Withey
R00/16l/74
—
First floor alterations to bedroom at "RoughwoodY',
Olemenjs Hall Lane, Hawkwell, Hockley, Essex —
Mr4
HOC/i'? 2/74
—
ROC/164/74
—
1100/221/74
—
at 143, Southend. Road, Roohford, Essex
B. Newbiry-Smith.
Add sunlounge at 56, Abbey Road, Hulibridge, Essex —
Mr0 LG, Congram.
Erect half detached double garage at 15, Southbourne
Grove, Hockley, Essex — Mr1 G4W. Wilks,
Add oar—port
- Mr,
Ereot half detached double garage
Grove, Hockley, Essex — Mr. Hyam7
1100/222/74
RO0/261/74
R0C/153/74
—
-
—
at
S
17, Southbourne
Add kitch*n said playroom extension at 46, Lingfield
Drive, Rochford, Essex Mt. A.D, NashD
Add rear
E?sex
extension
at 39,
Windexnere Avenue, Hullbridge,
Mi', P,G1. Winterbourne1
Add reception room and-cloakroom to rear of 297, High
Street9 Great Wakering, Essex — B1B, Wilkinson.
ROC/20 3/74
noC/i9/74
—
1100/151/74
—
ROC/l56/74
]), Iqons.
—
Erect detached garage at 4, Murrefls Lane, Hockley,
Essex — Jfr. W, McGirr1
Add room
roof at 41, Hill Lane, Hawkwel], Essex
- Mr. D Galbraith,,.
Constot three bedrooms and a LU. in roof space at
313, Rectory Road, Hawkwell, Essex
14±. heed.
kitchen at rear and add porch and LU1 to the
of 2, Woodside Road9 Hockley, Essex — Mr. U;
Ertend
ROC/205/74
fron-1
Wiggett,
RO0/llll/7 3
—
Demo-lish part of oar—porjz and erect garage at 33,
Newton Hall Gardens, A'sh.thgdon, Essex — Mr, A.
Richardson0
ROC/246/74
RO0/247/74
Md garage
Mr.
—
RO0/260/74
at
Add, garage
16, Exmouth Drive, Rayleigh,
Mr. H0 Farzow,
Add &ar-pcrt
1100/256/74
1100/267/74
at
14, Enputh Drive9 Rayleigh, Essex —
B, Jenkins.
Essex
—
-.
Cambridge
Beard4
Mr. E, Wi1son
Add kitchen/diner extension to rear of 37, Albany
Road, Rayleigh, Essex — Mr.
R00/278/74
oo
flQ')
Gardens, Rawkwell,
* Add bedroom in roof space at 6, Everest, Rayleigh,
Essex
—
p.t 17,
Mr. R.W.,
Essex —
Add entrance porch a; 7,
—
Mr
P. Wood0
A. Wilson,
Bun
-
Lane,
Rayleigh,
Essex
a
w
p'r I
1100/290/74
-
Add rear erbension to form kitchen/diner at 25,
Victoria Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex — Mr. P.R. Bowey.
—
Erect
1100/258/74
—
Erect
1100/282/74
—
Erect
1100/284/74
1100/254/74
1100/229/74
detached double garage "Woodlands", Mount
Bovers Lane, Hawkwell, Essex — Mr. B. Read.
detached garage at Canton Nurseries,
Lower Road, Hockley, Essex — Mr. L3A. Pox.
detached garage at 59,
Hullbndge, Essex - Mr.
ROC/302/74 —
—
' •r'ii r j'r
Mapledene
Avenue,
MA. Rqrner.
Erect
detached garage at 59, Soutbourne Grove,
Ilockley, Essex - Mr. N.Y. Davies.
Internal alterations
and
extend
dormers at 47,
NJ0 Hunt.
Add hardetanding and create vehicular entrance into
Class III road at 162, Ashingdon Road, Rocbford
Newton Hall Gardens, Ashingdon - Mr,
—
- Mr. G,W.A. Hewitt,
R00/212/74
—
Add extension at rear of house for use as dining
room and living room at 101 Greensward Lane,
Hockley - Mr. A. Hughs.
1100/174/74
(b)
—
Add bedroom and garage at 80,
Huflbnidge — Mr. J. Thomas.
Grasmere Avenue,
REPUSas
Extend
garage at 125, Shoebuxy Road, Great
Wakering, Essex - Mr. 0.W. Eye.
1100/163/74
R00/l79/74
—
Erect
joint porch at 108 and 110 New Road,
Great
Wakening, Essex
—
Mr.
I. Matthews
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ROCBPORD DISTRICT COWUIL
Minutes and Rjrt of he
Ata Meeting
Housing Services Committee
hold on 23rd M1j914L Present: Councillors
J.R. Warner (Chairman), Lii. Adoock, H. Blackburn, Miss J.R.
Browning, Mrs. LE. Clayton, IS. Cope, L.H. Fudge, N.A. Grove,
Mrs. M.T. Madden, D. Mcflnxiell, A,R, Mutimer, R,D. Needhain,
°.W.CP Offwood, G.C. Oldbuxy, I.W. Shields, C. Stephenson,
W.J. Tracey and D.C. Wood.
Visiting: Counoillors C.D Bright, D.R. Powler, AG. Humby
and Miss E.M. Leggatt.
MINUTES
374. Resolved that
April
the meetings held on 4th aM 11th
1974 be approved as a. correct record and signed by the
the Minutes of
Chairman.
NON-M4BERS ATTIIJ
375e
The Chairman reported that Councillors (i.D. Bright, P.R. Fowler,
AG. Humby and Miss E.M. Leggatt were atteing.
APOLSyO4q
376.
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Apologies for absenOe were received frm dounoinors £3. Harvey
and H. MoCamley.
81DM CLEARANCE
(See
RIPR.D.O.
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V+tCI1ORIA DRIVE, GflEA!2 WAXERI1TG
117/74)
Minute
377. The Director of Administration reported that Notice had been
served upon all persons entitled thereto that at this Meeting
the con&Ltion of the house and any offer with respect to the
oarrying out of work or the future use thereof would be
considered,
No offer had been reoeived.
Resolved that in accordance with Section 17(1) of the Housing
Act 1957, a Demolition Order be made to which the Common Seal of
the Council be affixed in respect of 41 Victoria Drive, Great
Wakering (soo).
HOUSING ACT 1957
378.
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POOLES LANE, HULLBRIDGE
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The Director of Health and Housing reported that this dwelling
was subject to a Closing Order made on 17th November 1972 and the
He
present owner had requested that the Order be determined.
had carned out various repairs and improvements including the
provision of a bathroom and internal water closet.
His attention had been draw)1 tø sothe minor ItsEin
of work
which
required
that the
OlOa,t* DAd11è
&e1Stheâ. uvoh
the tioinpletion
of the 'ccork to the satafaction of the Dimctor of Health and
Housing (788).
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3 HIGHMEAD, RAYLEIGH
3790 The Director
of Health and
Housing reported
as follows:—
"A complaint has been received fran the tenant of this ground floor flat
The cause of the
serious dampness affecting all floors.
dampness is being investigated by the Director of Technical Services
with a view to requiring rectification by the builder0
concerning
The tenant is in poor hoalth and after inspedtion of the property it was
In
considered that the flat was not reasonably fit for oôoupation0
of this I arranged for a transfer to alternative accommodation and
for the reasonable removal expenses of the tenant to be defrayed0 Since
the flats are newly acquired the costs of removal may well be chargeable
against the retention sum".
view
RIJCONMPINDED (1) that the action taken by the Director ofHealth and
Housing be confirmed.
(2) that in future, the Director of Health and Houing
authorised to arrange removal of Council tenants to alternative
accommodation in appropriate cases, after consultation with the
Management Teams the reasonable removal erpense being met by the
Council0
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(3) that the report of the Director of Technical Services
upon the cause of the dampness be considered after the excluaion of the
public0
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LOCAl AUTHORITIES (RISTORICUILDINGft) ACT 1962 - GRANTS FOR '2115
REPAIR OF BUILDINGS CF SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL OR HISTORIC INTEREST
3SO The Director of Administration reported as follows:—
"The County Council is prepared to make grants for the repair of
buildings of special architectural or historic'interest making a payment
of half of the grant considered appropriate with an invitation to the
Council to match this0 The County Council do not propose to
contribute where the appropriate grant would be below £200 but would
District
leave such schemes for local determination0
The County Council have submitted a draft scheme of admfnitt'ation
whereby the County Planner makes inspections and assessments but informs
the District Council, of progress so that they may decide for themselves
and with evidence from their own officers if a grant from the District
Council is appropriate.
The whole emphasis is, on presenting a scheme which will be 'fair
throughout the County, will enable the County contribution to be spSad
evenly but not too thinly, and involve the District Councilstt0
Resolved that consideration of this matter be deferred to permit further
information to be cbtained (633)
(Councillor
E0H0 Adcock declared an interest in this matter and at the
invitation of the Committee, remained in the Chamber, but took no part
in the discussion or voting)0
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REDEVELOPNFITT OP MILTING VILlAS ESTATE, ROCHF'OE]) -
PWUWTG PEENISSION
3S1
The Director of Administration reported as follows:"By notice dated 1st August 1973, the Essex County Council
planning permission to the former Rural Distnot
Council's applioation ROC/511/73 for this development which
canted
involves the demolition of 8 dwellings and the erection of 138
units of new accommodation.
The permission is subjeot to 14
conditions which refer to carriage*iay and footway widths,
accesses to parking areas, hardstsndings, positions of garages,
sight splays, external materials, tree and shnth planting, and
fencing0
included: —
(1)
Regarding the fencing, the requirements imposed.
A 1 metre high brick wall approximately 400 metres long along
the front boundaries of the existing dwellings 18-61 Malting
Villas Road;
(2) The removal of all front boundary and division fences from
most of the now dwellings;
(3) The erection of a 2 metres high constructed fence of at least
4 metres length to the immediate roar of the dwelling unit
properties within the site0
Although it was estimated that the conditions of consent could be
ftlly complied with at no overall additional cost, the Council
decided to appeal against the planning condition requiring the
removal of all front boundary and division fences from most of
the new dwllings, so far as concerned those dwellings fronting
the new through road, on the grounds that the requirements, Le0
open planning were unsuitable for Council housing and would be
seriously detrimental to road safety0
The appeal was duly lodged but the County Council have now
indicated that, since this Council are now the Planning Authority
for such matters, the matter may be dealt with under the Town and
Country Planning General Regulations 1974, by the Council giving
themselves deemed planning permission by the passing of an
The County Council have suggested that
operative resolution0
the appeal be withdrawn and the question of fencing be dealt with
as a deemed consent0
If members wish to see front boundary and division fences
provided, it will be administratively most convenient to withdraw
the appeal thus accepting the existing planning condition, and
then promote an application seeking planning permission for the
erection of fencing0
This application could! then receive consent
under the deemed consent provisions, after the normal
consultations0
Alternatively, members may feel that such fences
should not be provided"0
EEC04EEDED that the appeal lodged against application ROC/511/73
be withdrawn, the Director of Technical Services to prepare and
submit for consideration by the Committee an application seeking
planning permission for front boundary and division fencing for
the new dwellings (44S9/1)
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FREEZING OFREThIT INCREASES
3S2,
The Director of Finance reported as follows:—
"The Government9 a action under the Counter—Inflation (Publio Sector
Residential Rents) Order 1974 freezing rent increases until 1st January
1975 will result in a loss of rent income to the Council0
will increase the Housing Revenue Account expenditure reckonable
for Rising Costs Subsidy of 8C in 1974/75, resulting in a burden on the
Rate Fund of 2C$ of the loss of income0
This
to
Due
the late stage at which the order was made no provision has
made in the Annual Estimates for this expenditure.
been
The loss
of rent income receivable is estimated at £41,1SO
This will
be offset by a re'duction in the cost of granting rent rbates of 4,62C0
The net increase in Rousing Revenue Account expenditure will therefore
In view
be 37,56O, the cost to the Rate Fund in 1974/75 being £7,51O
of the compulsory nature of the Order the Council has to incur this
shortfall in rent income"0
RFJCONMEiNflII) that subject to the Finance and Personnel Committee granting
a supplementary estimate of fl,510 at the expense of revenue the cost tc
the Rate Fund of the freezing of rents be met0
ROUSING RENTS
llousingjinance Act 1972
Rent Rebate and Rent Allowance 4pppations
383 The Committee noted that during the period 1st April 1974 to 10th Nay
1974 the following applications had been dealt withg—
No0
Average Amount Per Week
Rent Rebate Applications
332
Applications Not Granted
34
Rent Allowance Appoattons
SB Unfurnished
6 Furnished
Applications Not Granted
£235
26O
21S
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Circular 154/73 from the Department of the Environment had revised the
arrangements to simplify the procedures in operating the present system
of dealing with Rent Rebate and Rent Allowance applicants who are in
receipt of Supplementary Benefit0
Tenants receiving Supplementary Benefat had, from April 1st, had their
rebate or allowance withdrawn0
As a result tenants were now receiving
in
full
from
one
source
only,
namely the Department of Health
payment
and Social Security, and suiinnarised below are the number of oases that
had been referred back to the Department cf Health and Sccia3. Security—
Rent Rebates
471
Rent Allowances
123
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Rate Rebates —plioations from Council Tenants
384
The Committee noted that the number and amount of Rate Rebates to
be granted to Council House Tenants was not available at present
and would be reported to the next meeting of the Committee on 4th
July 1974
Every endeavour was being made to ensure that all Council House
Tenants
receive Rate Rebate where eligible0
Rent Arrears
385 The Committee noted that arrears of £4,613.84 were outstanding in
respect of 594 cases as at 21st April 1974.
ROUSE PURCHASE LOANS
Loans 4pproved
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aooordance with the delegation contained in Minute 157/74
Total
1.474.
—
10574
No.
Mount
Scheme 1
14
122,290
Scheme 2
9
77,585
Improvements, eta.
1
406
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£200,281
.kr
387 The Committee noted that arrears of £2,43559 were outstanding
in respect of 112 cases at 50th April 1974
Interest Rate — Review
388 The Director of Finance reported as follows g—
"The Committee are required. to review the rate of interest charged
to borrowers in respect of house purchase loans in May of each
year, to take effect on 1st October following, or at such other
time as considered necessary0
The 1present rate of interest charged is 9% per annum, effective
from 1st April 1974, which was based en an estimated loans pool
rate for 1973/74 of 7,8%.
The calculation of the eatimated loans pool rate for any year is
fraught with difficulties in so much as you. have to forecast the
trend of interest rates on all ty-pes of money in the coming year6
The present national policy of controlling the growth of the
economy by the oost of money rather than by central government
control further complicates any assessment of interest rate
levels0
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On the assumption that the capital programme of £1,250,270 is
implemented as planned and that £1,250,000 is advanced for House
Purchase Loans, it is estimated that the loans pool rate will be
102% per annum in 1974/75.
The Council are reqtiired by the scheme to charge borrowers at least
above loans pool rate to take some account of administration oosts,
etc."
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BEC0NThTh1DE1D that the rate of interest charged to borrowers in respect of
house purchase loans be increased to 1o% per annum for new borrowers
and for existing borrowers on 1st October 1974.
0-peration of House Purchase Loans Scheme
3139.
The
Director of Finanoe reported as
follows:—
Scheme 1
"There are two borrowing methods being operated at present.
caters for borrowers included in the priority categories, e.g. council
house tenants, persons who are homeless, living in over—crowded
conditions, etc., and Soheme 2, a special method designed to assist
young married couples with the purchase of their first home.
The operation of Scheme 2 was suspended on 26th April 1974 on financial
and administrative grounds, and subsequently reported to the Policy and
Resources Committee on 7th May 1974.
Advances for property outside the district boundaries have generally
been refused where the Council have no interest0
The present limitation of any advance undr Scheme 2 is 34 times the
joint annual incomes of the husband and wife or 7 times the annual
income of the male partner, whichever is the lower0
With the probable
increase in the interest rate charge, some further limitation should be
made on the maximum advance in order that the monthly repayments do not
account for an unreasonable proportion of the monthly inoome of the
borrowers.
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Whilst Scheme 2 is headed "100% Joint Income", it is not designed to be
a 100% mortgage scheme •
The advance wifl normally be limited to 90% of
valuation or purchase price, whichever is the lower, It is proposed in
special cases that this percentage may be extended, but that the
borrowers be required to have an interest in the property of at least
£500 and only in exceptional cases would a 100% mortgage be granted0
The
demand for mortgage
facilities in April 1974 on the Council has been
extremely heavy, due to various factors on both the local and national
fronts, and which was about six times greater than that experienced in
It is regretted that Scheme 2 had to be suspended so early in
1973—74
the
was quite apparent that the existing
life of the Council but it
establishment of the Income Section could net cdpe with the additional
work
o
0)
load,
Before the Scheme 2 is reopened, the Council will have to
consider increasing the establishment of the Income Section by an
additional officer, Grade ADPO3, or as an alternative introduce a quota
The quota could be governed by amount or number of
system
advances, but in any evenh would not solve the administrative problems
and is not wholly satisfactory0
It will also be necessary to monitor
of leans.
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pool
average rate",
the loans
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Both the Council and officers were anxious to re—open the Scheme 2 to
provide assistance for young married couples to purchase their own homes
and in sd doing relieve the Council from some burden of their housing
waiting list,
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REC0MMEJ1IDED (i) that Scheme 2 be amended in that the maximum
advance shall be limited to 3 times the joint annual incomes of
the husband and wife or 6 times the income of the male partner,
whichever is the lower6
(2) that Scheme 2 be further amended by the inclusion
that advances will normally be limited to 90% of valuation or
In special cases this
purchase price whichever is the lower.
percentage may be increased but that borrowers will be required to
have an interest in the property of at least £500 from their Own
funds and that only in exceptional cases would a 100% mortgge
be
granted.
(3)
that
the Finance
and Personnel
Committee be
requested to consider the creation of an additional pest of Income
Assistant —
(4) that Scheme 2 be re—opened, if the above ma6tere
are resolved and upon any additional staff taking up poet, at the
discretion of the Chairman of the Rousing Services Connittee after
consultation with the Director of Finance.
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390
The Director of Finance reported as follows:—
"The Social
Services Department of the Essex County
Council
have
made representations in connection with difficulties in the
repayments of this loan0 A loan of £30000 was made in March
1973 by Rayleigh Urban District Council to enable the carrying
out of esë±.tigl repairs, the monthly repayments being £597
The borrower'sionly income is r,ethirement and supplementarypensions
and shç has iTo savingse
The.interest on the mortgage is covered
by the supplementary pension, but the repayment of the capital sum
It is increasingly difficult
is paid out of retirement pension0
to cope with the capital repayments and to enable her to do so she
is spending money which should be used for heating0
The
borrower has poor circulation and curvature of the spine causing
slower movement than normal and it is essential for her to have
more warmth than she can afford at presenttt0
I1EC0E1ThED that to relieve this situation the terms of this
mortgage be amended as follows:—
(i)
Only interest pèyments be requirM oa
cuts tending0
the capital sum
(ii) That the capital sum outstanding remain a charge en the
premises to be repaid on the sale of the premises or the
death of the borrcwer0
ESSEX HOUSING CONSORTIUM - ARCHITECTURAL DISCUSSION PANEL
391
The Director of Technical Services reported as follows:—
a number of years past a Consortium existed of the
Architects responsible for provision of Couicil Housing to a
number of Authorities in the north and north east of Essex.
"For
The purpose of the Consortium was to provide an easy and
effective meeting place for these Technical Officers to exchange
information and discuss problems.
Ei—monthly meetings were held
at the Offices of Member Authorities and were confined to
.
Officers in order to limit discussion to purely technical matters0
The Consortium received the blessing of the Member Authorities who each
contributed the stun of £25 at its inception to meet administrative expenses
with a view to a fresh application being made to them when this money had
At the time of Re-organisation, i.e. after a period of 6
been expended0
to 7 years, the sum of £70 remained in balances.
mqeting of Chief Technical Officers responsible for house building to
the new District Councils of Essex has been held to discuss the future
and unanimously supported the resolution that a Consortium should oontinue,
initially on the same basis as before, i.e. on an exchange of information
and. discussion group basis.
It was also agreed that each Authority should
be asked to contrftute the sum of £25 to supplement the £70 in balance at
the winding up of the ensting Consortium to meet sundry administrative
oosts
A
as they arise'.
EECONMEThTDED
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that the Council support the oontinuation of the Consortium
of £25 toward operating expenses.
and contribute the sum
EXCLUSION OF Thu PUBLIC
392. Resolved that, in accordance with Section 1 of the Public Bodies
ti&Elsion to Meetings) Act 1960, the public be excluded from the
remainder of the meeting for the reason that the matters about to be
discussed are the subject ofoonfidential reports.
jGHMEAD RAYLEIGH (See Mixute m
3930
The Director of Technical Services reported upon the investigations so
far carried, out to ascertain the cause of the dampness to' the floors of
this flat.
These were not yet complete and the Committee noted that a
ftrther report would be submitted upon completion.
NODEBMISATION OF C0DflCILThELLINGS-2Op4JEVTEN
HAI4BROIIILL, RAYLEIGH.
394.
The Direotor of Administration reported as follows:—
"The former Urban District Council approved a scheme for the moderinsation.
of 18 3—bedroomed Council Houses at Hambro Hill, Hayleigh
The works
comprise the provision of a single storey bathroom and W.C. extension at
the side of the dwelling, the provision of a hot water system, the
en]argement of the kitchen, troatanent for woodworm and dry rot, roof
overhaul, electrical rewiring, and the provision of concrete har&standings at the rear of the properties.
Woe, 16 and 18 Hambro Hill are not included in this modernisation scheme
since the demolition of the houses is included, in the housing programme
to make way for the redevelopment of the rear gardens of the other
properties with 19 new houses".
Tenders, which were opened on 22nd Nay 1974, in the !presence of the
Chairman of the Rousing Services Committee, had been received in the
following sums:—
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£69,750.00
£85,951.62
£104,278.68
£104, 646.96
£113,260.02
£121,428.00
£123, 287.22
£126,929.61
£189,630.00
The Director of Technical Services reported that a letter had
been received frcm the lowest tenderer drawing attention to errors
found an his tender, the effect of which was to inorease his
tender price to £79,343.82.
RECOMMENDED (i) that, subject to receipt of satisfactory references
and to contract, the lowest tender in the anna of £79,343.82
submitted by AOV.EO (Builders) Limited of Lnngdcn Hills, Essex be
accepted for the modenisation of 18 Council dwellings at Rambro
Hill, Rayleigh, under Contract No. 6o6, the Common Seal of the
Council being affixed to the necessary contract documents0
(2) that, in accordance with the provisions of Circular
2/70, the Director of Finance be authorised to borrow £83,310 aver
60 years to meet the costs involved.
(3) that the Director of Technical Services report to
the meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee on 18th June upon
alleged defects in the prbposed new drainage system for these
properties0 (2298)
PURCHASE OP PRIVATE' PROPERTIES
3950
The Director of Administration
"The
reported as fellows—
Council have been approached by a local &eveloper, enq-,nring
whether
the Oouncil would be interested in purahasing 37 three end
four bedroomed houses, the construction of which has not yet been
started, which form part of a larger estate in Great Wskering, the
development of which is being undertaken by this Company.
Since the construction of these dwellings'has not yet been started,
it appears that this purchase would fall outside the categories
automatically approved in Circular 70/74 which permitted the recent
purchase of 24 flats in Essex Close, Rayleigh, but could in fact be
considered under the provisions of other paragraphs of the sane'
The houses are to be constructed to the stsndard of the
Circular,
National House Building Council and a copy of the developers'
general information about these properties, including a site
location plan, is available.
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Unfortunately,
it is not clear from the Circular exactly what
procedure should be adopted to obtain the approval of the
Department of the Environment to such a purchase of dwellings,
which have yet to be constructed upon land owned by a developer".
Advice had now been received from the Department of the Environment
to the effect that a negotiated contract between the Council and
the developer would be the most satisfactory method of dealing with
the proposal, provided the negotiated price was approved by the
District Valuer and the dwellings were constructed as near as
possible to Parker Morris standards.
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The Director also reported upon a similar approach which he had that day
received from another local developer concerning four sites at Warwick
Drive (a units) and Marshalls (io units), Rocliford, and Windermere Avenue
(12 units) and a further site (31 units) in Hullbridge where properties
were planned but had not yet been built0
RECOM4FfNDRD (i) that, subject to the construction being to the
satisfaction of the Director of Teohnioal Services, to receipt of all
necessary consents and to contract, the Director of Administration be
authorised to commence negotiations with the two developers concerned for
the construction by them of houses for purchase by the Counoil, as quickly
as possible, in accordance with the terms of Ciroulars 2/70 and 70/74 and
report to a future meeting of the Committee0
(2) that the Direoor of Administration be authorised to
appoint a suitable firm of valuers to undertake the valuations. (841)
HOUSING WAITING LIST
Speoial consideration o±applicants
396. The Committee gave special oonsid.eration to applioants No. 2348, 3030,
3046 and 3686, and took into aooount representations and detailed.
information relevant to them, it being noted. that Applicant No. 3644 had
removed without giving a fonrarding address.
Resolved that no action be taken in respect of these four applicants0
H.N, Forces
3970
Consideration was
given to accepting onto the Housing Waiting List
applicants Nos. P1 and P20
Resolved that the applicants be aooepted.
398 owner/oogppiers
Consideration was given 'to accepting onto the Housing Waiting List
applioants Nosa 02, 03 ahd 04, it being noted that applicant No. 05 had
withdrawn their application0
Resolved that the applicants be aooepted.
Applioant without residential qpalifioation
399.
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Consideration
was given to accepting onto the Housing Waiting List
applicant No0 E. Cat. 2.
Resolved that the applicant be not accepted
Retired Tied Worker
400. Resolved that the inolusion on the selected list of applicant No0 3444,
retired tied.
worker, be confirmed.
SUSPENSION OP STM[DIITG ORDERS
401. During consideration of the foregoing item, it was
Resolved that Standing Order 1 .8 be suspended to permit the transaction
of the remaining business.
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Minutes of the Recreation and. Amenities Committee
At a Moet
held on 2SthNaj974. Present: Councillors N.A.Grove
Chairman ,
Adcock, S.W.Barnard, E.R.Biggs, C.D.Bright, J.H.Cater,
L.K. Cope, B.A.Crick, Mrs. E.M.Prank, A.J, Harvey, M.L.Kennaugh, Miss
E.M.Leggatt, A.R.Mutimer, R.W.C.Offwood, G.O.Oldbury, C.Stephenson
LII.
and G.Young.
4t4: Councillors R.Blackburn, Mrs.
D.R,Fowler, A.J. Humby, N±s.
P.E.Clayton, S.B.II.Pletcher,
D.C.Wood.
M.T,.Nadden, J.R.Warner, and
NINTIIPES
402. Resolved that the Minutes of the Meetings held on 4th and 16th April,
1974 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
APOLOGIES UOR ICBSENOL
403. Apologies for absence were submitted from Couneillors M.P.Cowen
L.H.Pudge and D.A.Ives
NON-NuMBERS ATTENDING.
404.
The Chairman
that
II.Blackburn, Mrs. P.E.ClayLon,
S.B.H.Pletcber, D.R.Powler, A.J. Namby, Mrs. LT.Nadden, J.It.Warner
reported
Counciflors
and D.C.Wood were attending.
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PLLYIiEKDERSUP 974 GRAE'T APPLICATION BY GREAT WAflIRING
405.
The Chief Executive reported as follows:—
is intended to organise nine Schemes at various centres
throughout the District and planning, including recruitment arid
appointment of staff, is already well advanced. One of the largest
of these Schemes, (for children between 5 and 11 years, with possibly
"In
1974 it
a Senior Scheme for those between 12 and 15
the Village Recreation Ground
at
1630 hours each week-day between
it
years), is to be run at
Great Wakering from 0930 hours to
22nd July and 23rd August 1974,
is proposed by Great Wakening Parish Council to run concurrently,
under
their own auspices, on the playing field at the rear of the old
Primary School, a play—group for 5-9 year olds, and this Council has
been asked tO make a grant towards the cost, estimated at being in the
order of £200.
In accordance
with Council polioy, sponsored Play Leadership has been,
and is being steadily developed within the District in anticipation of
a growing public need and an awareness by parents of the benef its,
both short and long term, accruing to the children involved.
speaking, this is an acceptance of the now widely held concept
that progressive development of the childs' outside interests should
go hand-in-hand with development at school, leading at the teen-age
level, to interests on a team—basis in pports and outdoor activities,
involvement in community matters, and for some at least, a link—up to
the National Outward-bound Schemes,
Broadly
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and Amenities Committee
this
better
end by wider
In 1974 the Council plans to take another step towards
age-limits and more selective staffing, (giving larger and
controlled Schemes), and increasing the types and numbers of amenities
and amusements on offer.
To set up a second scheme in Great Wakering, which would compete for
the attendance of the same children, would appear to be financially
wasteful and against the interests of the children in the long-term.
On current planning, Schemes are kept extremely flexible and can be
adjusted easily to meet any special local requirements, (within set
financial limits,) by a request in good time to the Council Department
concerned, or by suggestions to the Play Leader at the Play Centre,
when every effort will be made to meet the need, provi&L'rag of course,
that the suggested. course falls within the Council' s concept of good
Play
Leadership. It may be worth noting at this point, that while
"Play Groups" are generally aimed at keeping children happily occupied
planned "Play Leadership" has considerably more
far—reaching connotations.
during leisure time,
Last years' Scheme at Great Wakering was successful, with attendance
figures often exceeding 100, and a great deal of ingenuity and
initiative
by the flay Leader and her Staff in keeping the children
as actively involved as possible within tolerable limits, and in
With the
providing more sedentary amusements when they became tired.
inclusion this year of the 5-7 year age group and the provision of
extra staff selected. specifically to meet this groups' needs, it would
appear that little would be gained by any special selective and
separate expenditure."
was displayed
reported that the Essex County Council had now granted permission
to the Great Wakering Parish Council for the use of the former Great
Wakering Primary School playing field for a playgroup for children aged
5 to 9 years, and the use of the school building in inclement weather.
It was felt
desirable to separate the younger and older age groups to
cater for their differing needs, althou&a flexibility would be permitted
to enable children of the same family to attend one scheme, regardless
of age.
It was
Resolved that the Parish Councils proposed arrangements for a play
group for children aged 5 to 9 years to be operated at the former
Great Wakering Primary School and playing field be incorporated within
the Council2 s Play Leadership Scheme at Great 'Wakening, provided such
arrangements can be met within previously autborised expenditure. (4273/3)
PLkYGROUTh9LPMEIN'I_F0uIRESS ISLMU) APPLICATION FOR GRAE'T.
4C6. The Chief Executive reported as follows:—
"The Roach Group Parish Council are setting up a children2 s playground
Island, since there is no play area of any description
at Foulness
for children in that locality, the nearest District recreational
facility being several miles away9
The site is on ground previously used. as a rubbish tip in Church End and
the Parish Council having acquired the land have cleared and levelled
it by means of voluntary help from local residents. The area will be
screened and fenced when completed.
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The Parish Council wish to install the following playground equipment
on. the site which will be designed. for children aged 11 years and
under, and they have requested this Council to consider making a
grant towards the cost of such equipment.
1 Bay 5 seat ewing (1 Cradle Swing to be included)
Jungle Gym No.2 with slide combined
Link action non bump see—saw
£52.76.
£286.00.
18 .00.
A Member drew attention to the need for a survey of all playground.
and playspace equipment in the District.
olved that the Director of Technical Services report to a later
Meeting upon the need for additional playspace equipment on the Council9e
playing fields and childrens playspaces.
FECOW'LEUWED
(1) That the Roach Group Parish Council)s 'applibation
for grant—aid be refused, but that the District Council provide
equipment in lieu to' a value of £500.
(2) That the Finance and Personnel Committee be
requested to grant a supplementary estimate of £500. (506)
COMPLETION OFCCTh?RkCT
PLAXSPA0LCARPAAEjJD DRAINAGE.
407.
The Director of Technical Services reported on this conta±act as follows—
"
Date of Commencement
29th October 1973
Contract Period
5 Months
Date of flption
15th March 1974
Contract Sum
15,616.16.
—
£5,862.65.
Rema:— The overspending of £246.49 was caused by a typographical
error in the Bills of Quantities being undetected at the time of
Tendering. Thirbher additional expenditure was incurred by buying
in hardcore to supplement hardcore pn site created from demoLition'
strictures on site. Contract completion was delayed due to bad.
weather, no work being undertaken between 17th January 1974 and
4th March 1974."
of
Resolved that
grant
the Finance and Personnel Committee be requested to
a supplementary estimate of £246.49 to cover the overepending.(26O'
SWIMMING POOL - RAYLEIGH SWEYNE SCHOOL
408.
The Director of Finance
reported
as follows:—
"As in previous years the swimming pooi has been brought into operation
by the Council under the normal joint user arrangements each weekend
from 6th April to 27th October 1974 and for five weeks full time during
the summer school holidays. The staff re-appointed to operate the pool
.
Recreation
and Amenities
Committee
for the Council were the regular staff
having worked in this capacity
years and consisting of a Pool Attendant, Male and Female
cloakroom attendants with standby reliefs to cover shift work
arrangements.
in previous
During the weekend 11/12th May 1974 the pool was unavoidably closed
due to necessary repairs to the electric motor driving the filtration
plant. Iii past years, in such circumstances, the Rayleigh Council has
authorised the payment of a retainer to the staff who would otherwise
have been on duty.
The Pool itself has not received the same support as inweviop.s years
and this may to some extent be due to lack of publicity."
(i) That the staff scheduled for duty at the Rayleigh
}]C0NNENDED
Sweyne School Swimming Pool be paid a retainer of £1 per day at times
when the Pool is out of commission for repairs, etc.
(2) That further publicity be given to the Pool(6723).
MOTICE BOARDS.
409.
Arising from the foregoing item, attention was drawa to the lack of
public notice boards in certain areas of the District.
Resolved' that the Director of Technical Services report to a future
Meeting upon additonal public notice boards required.
410. The
Director of Administration reported as follows:—
'1n connection with housing development at Caversbam Park Avenue, the
Rayleigh Urban District Council agreed to accept the conveyance of
0.2 acres of land for use as a cbildrenVs play area.
Althou.gh the legal formalities of the conveyance have yet to be
completed, the site has been in use as a play area for some time.
A petition has now been received from the residents of Nos. 1,3,5 and
7 Mantis Way, Rayleigh, whose1 properties back on to this play space,
requesting that the Council consider sale of this land to the four
property owners, to permit them to extend the rear gardens of their
pc'operties.
The petitioners point out that the use made of this land by local
children is negligible, and that it in fact has been used as a
casual oar park and picnic area by local farm labour giving rise to
complaints
enjoyment
of lack of privacy and an intrusion into
of these residentsV properties.
the peaceable
Upon completion of the development of this estate, it is proposed by
the developer that a further area of approximately one quarter acre of
land be dedicated to the Council as an extension to the existing play
area. Sale of the present play area to the four residents would leave
this proposed extension without any form of access. It is considered
that a play area in this location is a necessary facility and the
Director of Technical Services will be taking adequate measures to
prevent the use of the play area for the parking of cars."
Recreation and -Amenities Committee
It was noted that there was no provision in the current estimates
for installation of playspace equipment and it was pointed out that
such equipment ought to be sited well away from adjoining residential
property.
Resolved that the Director of Technical Services report to a future
Meeting upon
RECOIflINDED
informed
the provision and siting of
equipment on this playspace.
That the
that their
residents of Nos. 1,3,5 and 7 Manne Way be
request cannot be approved. (6448)
PULPITS FLMff CEELDEENS PILAYSPACE, HO CIC[LEY (u±e 286/741.'
reported and. the Committee noted that
the Secretary of State for the Environment did not confirm the Rural
District Council of Bochford Pulpits Pan (ChilarensPlayspace)
Compulsory Purchase Order 1972 and in his decision indicated that the
alternative site offered by the objecting landowner was, in his opinion,
411. The Director of Administration
as well, if not better, located to serve the local needs. The Council
subsequently accordingly decided to acquits at the District Va3uer's
valuation the approximately l acre site east Of Chestnut Close,
Ashingdon for use as a playspace. The area offered at the inquiry
was shown in sketch form only and in November 1973 the initial stages
of the purchase were opened with an approach to the landowners agents
suggesting detailed boundaries and asking for agreement to these
boundaries in order that the Di strict Valuer could be instructed0
Agreement to these boundaries was not forthcoming but an alternative
site had recently been suggested. The District Valuer had, accordingly,
been
requested to value the land and this valuation would be reported,
when available (201).
PUBLIOPEthTSPACE1GROVgROAD1_RkflEIGH,
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412. The Director of Administration reported as follows:—
"The following letter has been received from Mr. LE.Bishop—Laggett,
5 Grove Court, Grove Road, Rayleigh, concerning the 'development of this
public open space.
"The
plans for the Grove Road Open Space Project
are
of great interest
to the residents of Grove Road and surrounding areas. During the last
three years, effort has been made by residents to obtain relevant
information from the Rayleigh Council, but what information was made
available was very poor and seemed to indicate that all efforts were
going to be made to out down trees to make way for two or three football or rugby pitches, and placing a club pavilion and car park as
close to residential areas as possible. We understood that the car
park was in fact actually to be located at the side of Grove Court0
Many of the residents' houses, including my own, back onto the playing
field which is at the end of Grove Road. This field has been used as
a rugby pitch for the last two seasons, however, the pitch is used
only once a week and yet the Rayleigh Council proposed to place a
further two or three pitches on the land, which would seem to be a
complete waste of public open space.
May
I suggest that
an informal meeting be convened between your
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Committee and some of the local residents to discuss the proposed
development of this area.
In my opinion there is enough land here, if intelligently distributed
various activities, to make the Grove Road Open Space Projeot
a benefit to everybody, to include ( as well as perhaps one rugby pitch)
temus courts, putting greens, wooded walks, etc. These amenities are
very necessary in these overcrowded times and I feel that public land.
must be developed. with the consent of all and not left to a few people
who really do not k-now what is best I or'the area.
between
Please
let me have yourviews on the above at your convenience."
Attention was also &rawu to
the earlier request of the Rayleigh
Wy-vern Rugby Football Club (Minute No.282/74) for assistance in
provision of two rugby pitches and a olub house at this open space;
such request having been
information on the open
deferred until further
space was available.
The
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Director of Administration reported that notices to treat bad only
recently been served and. the Council would have to deal with claims for
compensation from owners of the various plots. It seemed likely that
a period of approximately 18 months or 2 years would elapse before the
open space could be brought into use. The request for a Meeting with
local residents was consi4ered to be premature and it was also pointed
out that consultation with sports clubs and other similar bodies should
be undertaken to ascertain potential needs for the facilities to be
provided.
Resolved that Mr. Bishop—Laggett be informed that the Council cone ider
his reqaest
for consultation with local residents upon the lay-out of
Grove public open space is premature at this time, having regard to the
present stage of negotiations with owners, but that full consultation
with interested organisations and perons will be undertaken before the
land is brought into use.(6995)
ALLOTMENTS- RAMBNPR SBDT SITE.
413. The Director of Administration reported. as follows:—
"There is a waiting list for allotments and in consequence the former
Rayleigh Urban District Council oonsideed the possibility of
extending the Rawreth Shot allotment site by ah acre to provide a
further 35 allotments. Technically it would. appear possible to provide
these 35 plots but it would be necessary to give notice to Mr.Glenister
who has recently been given permission to graze two horses on this acre.
Insofar as a demand
who have expressed
RECOMN[SNDEI)
a
is
concerned there is a list of at least 30 persons
allotments on this site.tt
a desire to take up
(1) That the Director of Technical Services carry out
survey to establish how the 35 plots shall be laid out and provide a
plan, showing plots of not more than 5 rods area.
in
conjunction with the survey in (1) above
(2) That
the Director of Technical Services also indicate where the water points
shall be established. on the site.
() That when
Administration
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the survey
is
oomplete the Director of
give Mr. Glenister notice to quit.
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Technical
(4) That when the Council occupy the site, the Direcñor
Services arrange for
to be rotovated.
it
(5) That when the plots are ready for occupation, the
of Administration offer them for rent initially to the 30
persons on the waiting list on the same rental, terms and oonditions
as other allotments owned by the Council. (886)
Director
ROCBFCBD RESERVOIR - ROCKEtED AMGLING CLUBG
414. The
Director of Administration reported as follows:-
I
"The present licence permitting the Rochford Angling Club
Rochford Reservoir expires on 28th September 1974.
to fish the
The Reservoir and surrounding land has recently been developed by the
Roral District Council as an open space for the use of the general
public
and there are proposals for the carrying out of further work to
make the public open space more accessible and attractive. It is felt
that the continued exclusive use of the water by the Angling Club will
conflict with the increased public use of the open space which is
anticipated. The Angling Club have requested that the licence be
renewed for a period longer than one year, as has been the custom in
the past, but the Management Team are of the opinion that there should
no longer be any restrictions upon the use of the public open space,
and that the lease should be terminated, it being considered that the
Club have had ample tine to find alternative waters to fish.
Alternatively, it may be felt best not to permit any 'fishing in the
Angling
Reservoir, the intention being that this area of
the centre—piece of an attractive amenity area."
water should form
Members were generally of the opinion that the Angling Club bad
been instrumental in securing the proper management of the Reservoir
and also that they had incurred expenditure in keeping the water
stocked with fish. Thirthermore it was appreciated that no provision
was made in the current estimates for any inprovements to the open
space, and it seemed sensible to extend the Angling OlubVs license
for a further period pending such improvement works being undertaken.
RECOMMENDED
That the licence granted to Roohford Angling Club for
the fishing of the Rochford Reservoir be renewed for a period expiring
on 28th September 1976. (133)
CONTRACT
N006ll -
PURCHASE
415. The Director of Technical
OF NDTOR ROLMRO
Services reported that:—
'Provision had been made in the Revenue Estimates for the purchase of
a 13 cwt — 19 art Motor Roller for playing fields. Three suppliers
were requested to submit quotations for this highly specialist piece
of equipment and two replies were received;
£674.34 plus V.A.T
£777.05 plus V,A.T and carriage"
RECOMMENDED
That the lowest tender in the sum of £674.34 plus
V.A.T., submitted by T.Parker & Sons (Thrf Management) Limited be
accepted subject to Contract. (875)
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RAYLEIGH COTYIMtThIITY SERVICES CO-OBDINAWI}TG CONMITTEE *
416.
The Director of Administration reported as follows:—
"At a recent meeting of the Co—ord.inating Committee consideration was
given to a scheme for the provision of a centre for all people with a
need of any kind, regardless of age or disability. It is envisaged
that such a centre would provide both creative and leisure activities
daytime and evenings and that social services would be in attendance to
give guidance and support as required.
Although the Working Party which looked into this matter was originally
concerned with the Rayleigh area only, as the Co—ordinating Committee
has now been extended to include the whole of the area of the Rochford
District Council, consideration was given at the meeting to provision
of such centres in the whole of the District and. during the discussion
mention was made of a possibLe suitable site within the Ashingdon area.
The Committee are also making enquiries on their own behalf to obtain
the use of the Old Peoples9 Day Centre at Castle Road, RayLeigh for
such a purpose.
It is felt that similar facilities are needed in all the residential
areas of the District and it will be the eventual ain of the Committee
to achieve this.
With regard. to financing these schemes, whilst it is anticipated that
a certain amount of the money required can be raised on a voluntary
basis, the Committee will look to the appropriate authority, i.e. the
Essex County Council, to provide some sort of financial assistance and
now asks this authority to support this scheme and to make appropriate
representations on their behalf to the County Council to obtain assistance."
Members felt that the Council shokld be represented on the Co-ordinating
Committee.
BECCENENflU)
(i) That the Coun1cil support the proposals of the
Community Services Co—ordinating Committee for the provision of Centres
for people in need in the District and that appropriate representations
be made to the Essex County Council requesting that authority to
provide financial assistance.
(2) That the Chairman of the Council, Councillor
L.H.Pudg'e, together with Councillors LA. Grove, Miss E.M. Leggatt and
G.C.Oldbury be appointed to serve on the Rochiord District Council
Community Services Co—ordinating Committee.
MILL HALL.
417. At the request of the Chairman of the Committee consideration was given
to the principle of the Council itself being directly responsible for the
running of one dance or social function per month at the Mill Hall.
that the proposal be agreed in principle and referred for
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detailed investigation and report to a future meeting of the Mill Hall
Sub—Committee.
(6643)
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DINNER SIIB-CO?A4ITTEE( See
418. The
Director
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Committee
Minute 289LT).
of Administration
reported
and the Committee noted that
a Meeting of the Dinner Sub—Committee was held on 28th Febr.ary 1974
when Oounoillors Fudge (Chairman), Grove, Harvey and Ives were present.
Alternative dates for the Dinner were agreed subject to the availability
of the Roy Howard Big Band and the Shaftesbury Windsor Catering Service
whom it was agreed should be engaged for the evening.
The date finally agreed. upon for the Dinner was Friday 18th April 1975.
(2185)
ThL HALL 419.
NOISE NUISANCE.
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The Director of Administration reported that complaints had been made
to the Chairman of the Council concerning noise nuisance emanating
from the Mill Hall, being due to the ventilating system being out of
order, necessitating windows having to be opened. The Director of
Technical Services reported that the ventilating system had now been
repaired, but was not sufficiently effective in very hot weather.
Resolved that the Director of Technical Services report to a future
Meeting of the Committee on the necessary improvements to this
ventilating system.
HOCThEY WOODS - CAR
xina FACILITIES.:
420. A Member drew attention to the inadequate car parking facilities at
Hockley Woods pointing out that the attraction of visitors to the Woods
was ever inoreasing and that the existing facilities were being
utilised to their fullest extent, especially on Sundays and. Bank
These conditions constituted hazards particularly to
Holidays.
children, since insufficient space was available for ears manoeuv'ring
and out of the site and these conditions were aggravated at times
when an ice cream van was parked in the area. The Member suggested
that consideration be given to extension of the car parking facilities
on a long tern basis, or alternttively an immediate solution by use of
the space adjoining the old cafe at present used for the storage of
materials. The Director of Technical Services stated that the area
wan unsurfaced and no supervision of parking was possible. The
adjoining area could be used for additional parking but even this would
in
be
insufficient to meet the demand.
Resolved
that the question of car parking facilities at Hockley Woods
be referred to the Car Parking Panel for investigation.
EXCLUSION OF PUBLIC.
421. Resolved that in accordance with Section 1 of the Public Bodies
(Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 the public be excluded from the
Meeting on the grounds that the matter about to be discussed is the
subject of a confidential report of an officer of the Counnil.
RAWEETH PLAflNG FIELD -CRICKEWUkRE (Sea Minute 284/314).
422. The Director of Technical Services reported and the Committee noted
as follows:—
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"The oricket square at the Rawreth Playing Fields was constructed in 1968.
The Contract for this work which also included dninage works and land
reinstatement of approximately 5 acres of the field was in the sum of
£1447.48
this being
made up as follows:-
Cricket square (including drainage)
645.18
Land reinstatement
652.30
Contingencies
150.00
£1447.48
The final cost of these works amounted to £1325.38 made up as follows:—
Cricket
Land
Square (including drainage)
reinstatement
673.08
652.30
£1325.38
contract documents show that the original specification for the
cricket square was altered by the Counci])s gineer as fqllows:—
The
iid for
0riginajppjj'ication
Excavation to average 12" depth over
of cricket table set aside topsoil
for re—use and dispose of surplus to
Contractors tip.
site
Excavation to average
9" depth over site of
cricket table. Cart to
Contractors tip.
Take topsoil, set aside, mix with
sand and proportion of 3 parts topsoil
to one part sand, spread and consolidate
to 611 thickness in internediate
layer of cricket table.
Provide spread and consolidate
approved Surrey cricket loam
to 2" thickness in surfacing to
cricket table.
Provide spread and
consolidate approved Surrey
cricket loan in No.2 — 2"
layers in surfacing to
cricket table.
These varied works gave a construction of 4" ash foundation with 4"
topsoil as against the original specification of 4" ash foundation and
8" topsoil. Excavation has revealed an average of 4" ah and 4"
topsoil.
In my opinion, if the original specification had been provided, the
turf had been given the opportunity to become established before being
played on and there had been adequate maintenance the cricket square
should not have required
any work
being carried out on it."(6U2)
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Minutes and Report of the
Environmental
Health and Control Oomn4g
AtaNee ting held on 3Qh Nay l914 Present: Councillors
C.B. Gowlett (Chairman), 30W0 Barnard, Mrs0 F0E, Clayton, B.A0 Crick,
SOBOR. Fletcher, Mrs0 LL prank, L.H0 Thadge, A030 Harvey,
A.J.
Hunthy, Miss E.M0 Leggatt, Mrs0 M0T. Madden, 110 McCauley,
0,11. Morgan, 110D0 Needham, R.W.0O Offwood, LI. Tate, W.J0 Tracey
and G. Young.
j2:
Councillors EL Bigga, CODO Bright,
NA. Grove, M.L, Kennaugh end A4R. Matimer.
D.1t.
Fowier,
MINUTES
423.
Resolved that the
424.
Apologies for absence were submitted
M,P, Cowen and P.J0 Stanton0
Minutes of the Meetings held on 4th and 18th Apr11,
by the Chairman.
1974 be approved as a correct record
and sied
on behalf of Councallors
NON—MEMBERS ATTENDING
425.
The Chairman
LICBTSING
426.
reported
that Councillors
E0IL Bigge, 00D, Bright,
D.R. Powler LA, Grove, M,L, Kennaugh and LR Nutimer were attending0
AND CONTROL OF HACKNEY CARRIAGE JM4nu BJJfl
"By virtue of the provisions of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847, as
applied by the Icoal Government Act 1972, the Council is responsible
for the licensing end control of hackney carriages with effect from
1st April 1974. This legislation is already in operation in the area
of the former Rayleigh Urban
and by virtue of Schedule 14 to
the 1972 Act, it continues in operation in that area only until the
Council, by resolution, either cease to apply it or decide to apply
it to the whole of the area of the new District0
The Schedule further
provides that the resolution applying the legislation to the whole
a local
District Siall flo t be passed until due notice has been given
newspaper and to every Parish Council and
subsequent approval of the Home Secretary.
District
in
is further subject to the
It-is considered that the legislation should be applied throughout the
whole District in ordar to give uniformity of control, and because
there are known to be private oar Mze operators in the Rookford area
who are anxious to be licensed as hackney carriage operators0
The
recommendation below is fremed accordingly,
If
the Council decide to adopt this recommendation it will be
necessary to make and submit for approval by the Home Secretary
bye-laws governing the operation etc., of hackney carriages.
connection it will be recalled that the Council have decided to accept
the offer of the SoutheixiDistrict Council of licensing services
including advice on the making of bye—laws0
Discussions have been
held with officers of the Southend Council and
would be most
desirable if the bye—laws adopted by this Council could be identical
to those in operation in Southend, since the Southend Staff will hairs
In this
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Thivironmenta]. Health sri]. Control Committee
to adminster the bye—laws, and. the operation of two different sets of
Additionally, it should be said
that the Southend bye—laws are considered to be fair and just, and
appear to be accepted as such by those in the "taxi" business, some of
whom operate in both districts0
bye—laws could lead to confusion0
should at this stage be pointed out that Southend. Council have
additional bye—laws to control and licence private hire cars, as
It
distinct from hackney carriages, by virtue of the provisions of the
Southend—on-.Sea Corporation Act l97O
Vh.ilst it would be desirable
for iMs Council to make similar bye-.laws, in addition to the hackney
carriage bye—laws, it is not possible for this legislation to apply
to this District unless it can be incorporated at some time in the
Thature in an ssex County Council Act or in a Public General Act
promoted by the Government1
In addition to the bye—laws, the Southend Council has adopted
pre—licensing standards for hackney carriage licances (plates) and
for hackney carriage drivers licences, which deal with such matters
as the age and size of the vehicle, Its availabIlity for hire, its
regular inspection and maintenance, adequate insurance etc and, with
regard to driveiis, with their suitability taking account of driving
knowledge of the district and. of any criminal conviction;
ability,
Again it would be necessary for the Council to adopt such standards
and those in operation in the Sout,hend area are considered perfectly
suitable0
However, before -the Council proceed
and pre-lioensing standards it
to consider and
adopt bye—laws
is felt advisable for the officers to
meet representatives of the existing Rayleigh licence holders and
interested persons in the flochford. area to discuss the proposed new
service generally and to give consideration to matters such as the
numbers of plates to be issued throughout the District, the siting of
ranks etc0, and the question of phasing in the pre—licensing
standards — one provision of these standards deals with the age of the
vehicle and it
may be necessary for some operators to renew their
vehicles0 In these circumstances Lt would be unreasonable to require
such renewal overnight0
It is also felt that such a discussion, at
which the officers of the Sou'tbend Council responsible for the
operation of the service would be present, would assist in creating
an a&aosphere of co=operation between the Ootmcils end the taxi
proprietors which would be of benefit to the operation of the service
generally0
could be followed by further consideration by this
any matters raised, to which possibly a deputation of
Such a meeting
Committee of
taxi proprie tots could be invited to discuss any difficulties or
points of dispute0 Thereafter, the Council could proceed to take
final decisions upon the bye—laws, pm—licensing standards, the
siting of ranks and the number of plates to be issued.
mentioned, the Council have ai.rtady agreed to accept the
the Southend Council in relation to the following matters:—
As already
offer
1.
20
3°
4.
50
6Q
of
Advice on the making of bye-laws
on the pre-licenalng standards for hackney carriages
and for drivers
Advice on the siting of
The carrying out of mechanical examinations of hackney carriages
The carrying out of meter tests
The carrying out of driving tests
Advice
tart stands
306
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7.
8.
9.
Investigations into the suitability of
llcutine inspection of vehicles
Maintenance of the necessary records
drivers
10. Investigation of complaints
11. Preparation of cases for prosecution
The cost of this service will be £1,000 per aurtuin, for which no
provision has been made in the Revenue Estimates, which will be the
total cost to the Council0
In the first years of operation,
Southend's erpencliture will be high, levelling out gradually as time
passes and. on this basis the charge is considered to be very
It will also be necessary to
reasonable and quite acceptable0
of the Southend District
appoint by name the appropriate
Council and to give them authorit, to stop and. inspect vehicles, issue
licences etc0
officers
The Committee will also need to consider, at a later date, the
constitution of a small panel of members to deal with appeals by
drivers where it is proposed to refuse a licence, the power to issue
a licence resting with the officers0"
Mr. Goldie Clark was ii attendance at the Meeting and answered
questions put by Members0
That,
4n accordance with' the provisions of
Paragraph SchedulJt1 to the Local Government Act 1972, notice be
giva2of the Council's intention to applr throughout the area of the
Council the provisions of Section l57-4fr) of the Public Health Act l875
17)11')
(2) That MrL Jame Coldie Clark, Chief Consumer
and Public
Protection Officer of the Southend—on—Sea District Council be
authorised to issue on behalf of the Council licnoes to drive a
hackney carriage.
i
(3) That Mr. James Goldie Clark, aforesaid, and
William
Dalling and Mr0 Prederick Charles Dick Woods, Public
Henry
Protection Officers of the Southend.—on—Sea District Council, be
authorised to take all necessary notion on behalf of the Council to
Mr.
ensure compliance with the hackney carriage bye-daws and pre—licensiag
standards in force from time to time throughout the District0
(4) That a meeting at officer level be held oIL all
existing hackney carriage proprietors and interested parsons from the
Rochford
area, following which the Committee gives further
consideration to the bye—laws and pre—licensing standards
adopted by the Council.
to be
I
cost
(5) That a supplementary estimate of £l,ObO to cover the
of this
service in the financial year 1974—75 be requested (897)
S0BTHND CMITYLHOONCILjeMinute43f7il
427.
"The Council at its Meeting held on 2nd April 1974, adopted this
recommendation that the Chairman and Vice—Chairman of the
Committee and Councillor Miss Leggatt be appointed as this Authority's
representatives on the Southend Community Health Council0
Committee's
307
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Of the 24 seats on the Health Council, 12 have
local
been allocated to
authorities as follows:—
—
3
Castle Point District —
3
Rochford District
—
3
—
3
Essex County Council
Council
Council
Southend District
Council
The tern of office of Members is normally four years but the
statutory regulation provides that in the first instance one half
of the Members appointed in each category will serve for a period
ending on 30th June 1976 and the other half for the period ending
30th June 19780 The North East Thames Regional Health Authority
have now asked if authorities would indicate which Members they
consider should retire in 1976 and which in 1978. In view ci' the
fact that each authority appoints an uneven number of Members it
would seen desirable to consider this matter in consultation with
other constituent authorities,
An agreement was reached at a recent Meeting of the County Liaison
Committee whereby the County Council would appoint two of its
Members in each case until 1978 with the one remaining one retiring
in l976 With regard to the Southend Community Health Council
this would mean that of the nine seats occupied by the other three
constituent authorities, including RochIord, five Members will serve
until 1976 and four until l978,'
BECOT4MEIIThED
I
that a meeting of the representatives of the Castle
Point, Rochford and Soutlend District Councils on the Community
Health Council be convened to consider the question of the allocation
of these nine seats6 (1756)
H0?SALYLjte TP5L741
428
"At their last meeting the Committee recomnend.ed that Castle Point
District Council be informed that this Council is willing to
participate in a Joint Committee to discharge the Home Safety
functions of both Councils,
A letter in these tens was sent to the Chief Executive
Point District Council and he has replied as follows:—
for Castle
"For your information this Council9s Health Committee recently
considered the matter in some detail and for various reasons have
decided that the Castle Point Council make its own arrangements
for
in
the home, within its District,
the promotion of safety
pursuant 1to the provisions of the Home Safety Act 1961,
A Sub-Committee has
also recently been established to cozider the
membership of this Committee and it is hoped that the Castle Point
Home Safqty Committee will soon be fully established for this
purpose
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that this Council cannot agree to the
continue±iox of the Home Safety Committee as it existe&prior to
reorganisation."
I regret, therefore,
The Committee then gave further consideration to the question of the
establishment of a Panel to discharge the Home—Safety functions of
this Council.
RECOMMENDED (1) That a Home—Safety Panel be established and a Member
of the Staff of the Department of Health and Housing be appointed as
the responsible Officer.
(2) That notification be given to representatives of
voluntary organisations from the areas of the former Rayleigh Urban
District Council and Rocbford Rural District Council who served on
the South—East Essex
this
Home—Safety Committee of the establiebment of
new Panel0
(3)
That appropriate local organisations be invited to
an introductory Meeting to be held on a date
send representatives to
to be agreed0 (935)
IATI AL SOCIETY FO
429.
LF]AN
AIR (See Minute
206/74L
it
"Members will recall that
was decided to take up membership of the
Society for Clean Air.
Notification has now been received
that this authority is entitled to appoint up to four representatives
to serve on the Society.
Representatives have
rights
and
for election to the main Council of the SocietyY'
National
full voting
are eligible
BECONThED that
the Chairmen of thi s Committee and the Director of
Health and Housing be appointed to serve on the National Society for
Clean Air (847),
DII, D,A, SMITH
430.
The Director of Administration reported that Dr. D0A0 Smyth had
obtained the post of District Community Physician for North—West
Kent
end. took up his
new duties on' 1st May 1974,
His former colleagues in the Essex Area Health Authority, Southend.
District, had contributed towards a farewell gift and Members and
Officers of this Council who wished to be associated with this should
send their contributions to Mrs. B0A. Hughes, Senior Nursing Officer
(Community) at 134 High Street, Rayleigh. (209)
PTWLIC IThIALTH ACTS A4Qjfl—SECTION%-BOATMANS LICENCE
431.
The Director of Administration reported that he had received an
application from Mr9 S0L Adams of 427 Arterial Road, Leigh-on-Sea
for a licence to take charge of a pleasure boat within the District0
A Medical Certificate had been received indicating his fitness to
operate a vessel0
RECOMMENDED that a Boatman's Licence be issued to Mr. Adams for the
expiring on 3lst March 1975,
the Public 'Health Acts Amendment
period
of
under the :provisions of Section 94
Act 1907, (798)
3o3
— 1U11 I
Environmental Health and Control Committee
u!1 SKPS 432.
4L_gOkD DEPo,iAnBacn
A Member reported that since the introduction of the experimental
scheme whereby two skeps for the collection of rubbish were left
outside the Council Depot in Castle Road, he had received complaints
that the area particularly at weekends, was left in an untidy and
unhygienic manner.
The Director of Technical Services reported on the matter and stated
it w4 his intention in future to increase the number of skeps to 3
on
Ba4ik Holiday weeken1is.
noted the remarks of the Director of Technical Services and
were generally in favour of the experiemental scheme0 (240)
Members
FEFUSE COLLECTION - SALE OF WASTEPAPER
433 A Member stated that at the time of the abandonment of plastic sack
refuse collection it
had
been decided that the possibility of
collecting waste paper for salvage would be reviewed, 'and enquired
whether
any action had been taken0
The Director of Technical Services stated that a comprehensive
report was in course of preparation and would. be submitted to the
next meeting of the Coimnittee0 (4524)
SOBTH PANBR]J)G! SEWERAGE SCU
434.
I
eeLLD0C Minute 6O4/Jfl
At the request of a Member the Director of Technical Services
reported on this scheme 'which had been prepared to provide foul
The Scheme
sewerage facilities to properties in South Fambridge0
had been submitted to the Anglian Water Authority, who had stated
that the allocation of capital expenditure had virtually been taken
up oti work already in progress and there were no funds available
There was little likelihood
the commencement of new schemes0
of this scheme commencing during the current financial year0
for
The Members were of the opinion that the position was most unsatisfactory, in regard to sewerage schemes generally in the
pay a high levy to the
particularly as the Council were aequired
.Anglian
to
Water Authority
REOONMEaThED
District,
that a
Member of the Anglian Water Authority be requested
to meet the Committee concerning the prograimning of outstanding
schemes and plans for future schemes in the District0 (5625)
EXCIXJBIONOF
435.,
THPIThLIC
I
a
W
Resolved that, in accordance with Section 1 of the Public Eodies
'(XThion to Meetings) Act 1960, the public be excluded from the
remainder of the Meeting for the reason that the matter to be
discussed is the subject of confidential reports0
ClEARANCE OP WATERCO1JESE AT 101 FOLLY LAEE, HOCICTEY
Tfi0LDoC0MinuteNoQL74Y
436.
The Director of Administration reported that the owner of 101 Folly
Lane, Hockley had failed to comply with the requirements of the
Notice served on him under Sections 93 and 259 of the Public
Health Act, 1936, on 23rd November 1973, and legal proceedings had
been instituted, the date of the Hearing having been fixed for
It had been ascertained on inspe tion that
19th June, l974
310
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Dnvironmental Health and. Control Committee
certain works had. been carried out and the owner had given an undertaking that the Notice would be complied with in full before that
The Director of Administration sought anstntctions as to
date.
whether, in the circumstances, the legal proceedings should be
continued,
olved that the legal proceedings instituted in this
maintained.
case
be
.t..
7
b1
0)

May 1974

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