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CHESSINGTON DISTRICT RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION

AGENDA

FOR MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY 5TH February 2004

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

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

Minutes of meeting held on 8th January 2004

PRESENT
Jim Taylor
Peter AlexanderFrancis BrannanPatricia Denner
Ted DowlingTed FarmerRichard Heath
Steve HeilRay KelseyAlex Martin
Chris TorreroSue TorreroBob Viner

APOLOGIES

Les DavisCllr Vicki Harris

VISITORS

None

  1. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
    The minutes were misleading in respect of the proposed work on the White Hart. On the left side, the extensions will result in a soundproofed public bar and games room, possibly with a children's room at the rear. It is not yet decided what development will be made to the right hand saloon bar and upstairs. Music will be only in the public bar. There are no plans to demolish the facade. The car park may be replaced in parts. A brief will be drawn up under the guidance of a local architect. This will be made available to residents.

  2. VISITING MEMBERS' QUERIES
    None

  3. MATTERS ARISING
    1. Following the incident when a man was injured in North Parade, we asked whether the incident had been seen on CCTV and whether the system was effective. The response from the council was unclear. We will pursue the matter.
    2. The planning applications from Chessington World of Adventures were passed, despite an evident lack of detail, except for the Safari Walk which is still under consideration. We will write to local councillors saying that we are disappointed with the fact that local opinion was ignored.
    3. A working Party has been set up regarding traffic in Selwood Road/Vallis Road/Somerset Avenue.
    4. Francis attended part of a meeting at the Home Office. The Building Safer Communities initiative was not raised while he was there.

  4. COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL
    No report.

  5. NORTH PARADE
    1. There are now four empty shop units. The fireplace shop is being redeveloped. The butcher's shop has closed.
    2. The former pet shop near the Indian Restaurant now sells motor parts.
    3. We will ask the Council to reconvene the working party.

  6. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
    1. New planning applications:-
      • 27 Orchard Road - proposal to demolish existing building and erect 9 new properties. We will object on grounds of overdevelopment/backland development, the alteration to the tone of the area and doubts as to the adequacy of the infrastructure.
      • Land opposite 1 Bailey Crescent - Erection of 2 semidetached 2 storey houses.
      • Junction of North Parade/Bridge Road - Installation of 15m high telecommunications mast on refuge on North Side of pedestrian crossing. We will object.
      • Chessington Wood, Leatherhead Road - Demolition of existing building. Erection of stables and sand school. We will seek further information.
    2. Planning decided:-
      • Rear of 80-92 Leatherhead Road - Six 2 storey houses. Refused.
      • Land to the rear of Pigamas and Venetta, Green Lane - Erection of 5 bedroom house. - Refused
      • Accessory House, Cox Lane - Change of use of ground floor to private car control centre - Refused
      • Field 5600, Leatherhead Road - Landscaping. Permitted
      • Chessington World of Adventures - Spinning coaster ride. Permitted (See also in matters arising above).
      • Apple Grove - Felling of plane and horse chestnut trees. Permitted
      • Chessington Parish Hall - Demolition and replacement with houses. Permitted
      • Nursery at Clayton Road - Building of house permitted.
    3. Appeals:-
        201-203 Hook Road. Erection of 16 2 bedroom flats. Appeal against refusal.
      • An appeal is also being made in respect of the refusal of permission for the building of several houses on the land adjoining 237 Moor Lane and the land adjoining 116 Chantry Lane, "the Colditz site".
    4. Our request to councillors regarding consultation concerning the plans for the library is in hand.
    5. There is a proposal to close the Post Office in Ruxley Lane. We will ask if the future of the Post Office in North Parade will now be guaranteed.
    6. The Neighbourhood Committee is asking for comments on the developments on the site of West Park Hospoial.
    7. We have paid £110 for the use of the room for committee meetings.
    8. We have paid £12 to KATA
    9. Owing to a road safety meeting on 4 March, the next but one committee meeting will be on 11 March.
    10. There have been reports of difficulties in getting appointments within a reasonable time at Gosbury Hill Clinic

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