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CHESSINGTON DISTRICT RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION

AGENDA

FOR MEETING TO BE HELD ON Thursday 6TH May 2004

AT: St. Paul's Centre, Hook at 8PM

  1. APOLOGIES
  2. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
  3. VISITING MEMBERS' QUERIES
  4. AGM
  5. MATTERS ARISING
  6. NORTH PARADE
  7. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Minutes of meeting held on 6th April 2004

PRESENT
Jim Taylor
Peter AlexanderTed DowlingTed Farmer
Steve HeilJune KitchenerAlex Martin
Chris TorreroBob Viner

APOLOGIES

Cllr Sue BakerChris BeerLes Davis
Patricia DennerRichard HeathKieron Kirk
Chris OrtonSue Torrero

VISITORS

Mike HoareDavid Worrall

  1. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
    The minutes of the last meeting were agreed. The address of the planning application should read 6 Rythe Close. Sue Torrero should be added to the list of apologies.

  2. VISITING MEMBERS' QUERIES
    A resident of Green Lane, Chessington, gave a report on the latest position regarding the gypsy site in the area. The planning application for the siting of caravans in Green Lane was refused and the appeal is to be held on Tuesday 21 April at Hotel Antoinette, Beaufort Road, Kingston at 10AM. It is felt likely that the gypsies will win the appeal. They are supported by a powerful countrywide lobby and the government has made changes to the rules regarding Green Belt. Local Green Belt is under pressure as a consequence of the demand for housing. A planning bill, if enacted, would remove the power of local authorities to veto planning applications on the grounds that they are in the Green Belt. Some residents of Green Lane have instructed counsel to represent them at the appeal and Ed Davey has also been informed of the situation. A large mobile home has been placed on the site. Jim will write to Ed Davey, asking him to ask a question of the appropriate Minister. He will also telephone the Council planning department to ask what actions have been taken.

  3. MATTERS ARISING
    1. There is still no news concerning the West Park site.
    2. The planning application for stables in Chessington Wood has been permitted, but deferred pending enquiries concerning the provision of toilets.
    3. A 15m telecommunication mast has been erected in Chalky Lane.
    4. The planning application at Pegasus, Green Lane was refused.
    5. The fence to be relocated at 6 Rythe close is an internal fence. The application was permitted.
    6. The "You and your heart" presentation by the Hook Road medical practice was successful.
    7. The decision regarding Hook Utd FC was deferred to the Neighbourhood Meeting.
    8. From 1 June, the number of local officers for community policing will increase.
    9. Mike Hoare has raised the issue of Unichem lorries speeding in Hunters Road.
    10. Soil levelling work is underway at 201-203 Hook Road. The excess soil is being tipped on Merton College land between Ashtead Woods and Rushett Farm.

  4. COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL
    No report.

  5. NORTH PARADE
    No report

  6. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
    1. New planning applications:-
      • Rushett Farm - details of results of testing materials brought onto site.
      • 385-397 Leatherhead Road - application to display high level illuminated sign.
      • 268 Hook Road - application to demolish existing building and erect two blocks of flats and further houses on site. We will oppose on grounds of overdevelopment and precedent.
      • Byhurst Farm - continued use of agricultural buildings for agricultural purposes.
      • 38 North Parade - Change of use from dry cleaners to cafe/sandwich bar.
      • Land opposite 1 Bailey Crescent - Erection of 2 semidetached 2-storey houses.
      • Unichem, Cox Lane - Installation of chiller on roof.
      • 12 Sanger Avenue - Change of use of ground floor to creche.
    2. 6 Rythe Close/52 Nigel Fisher Way - Proposal to relocate existing side fence to incorporate landscaped area was granted.
    3. The continued use of land by Hook Venture Scounts of land for motorcycle scrambling was permitted.
    4. An application at 2 Selby Close for an extension was refused.
    5. An application for the installation of additional telecommunications antennae at Accessory House was refused.
    6. The Council has a new, improved, policy concerning abandoned cars.
    7. At the KATA meeting we will ask if the K3 is to be extended to Wisley and if additional bus stops can be placed on Tolworth Broadway. There are plans to convert the 726 to an express service with limited stops.
    8. Jim is to refer a recent aviation near miss to Ed Davey.
    9. An intensive workshop on waste in Surrey will be held on 26 April.
    10. A consultation paper has been issued regarding the K + 20 strategy for Kingston Town Centre.
    11. A reponse to "Tackling Gun Crime in London" will be made by the CPCG.

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