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CHESSINGTON DISTRICT RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION

AGENDA

FOR MEETING TO BE HELD ON Thursday 4th November 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. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

We are sorry to note the death of Mark Barker. We will miss his valuable contributions to the Association. His funeral will be on Tuesday 2 November at St. Mary's Church, Chessington at 11:00

Due to the hall being required for Church activities, please note that the Committee meetings for February and March 2005 will be on Monday 7 February and Monday 7 March.

Minutes of meeting held on 7 October 2004

PRESENT
Jim Taylor
Peter AlexanderFrancis BrannanTed Dowling
Brian GayRichard HeathChris Torrero

APOLOGIES

Chris BeerLes DavisRay Kelsey
Sue Torrero

VISITORS

Cllr Patricia BamfordGeorge BoneMarion Bone
Janet CrawleyWilson J CrawleySgt James Ellis
PC Neil MaltbyJolyon MartinDerek Nash
Joan Nash

  1. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
    The minutes of the last meeting were agreed.

  2. VISITING MEMBERS' QUERIES

    A number of residemts are concerned about a proposal for a developmemt involving 42 flats on the site of 268-274 Hook Road. Although the proposals have no windows on the north and south sides of the structure, there will still be a loss of privacy. The provision of 38 car parking spaces is insufficient for the number of flats. Traffic from the development will exit close to the existing pedestrian crossing. The development is also in excess of the existing government guidelines on density. It is likely that the construction and use of the development will increase the level of noise in the vicinity. It is also a backland development and out of keeping with the area. We will object to the application.

  3. MATTERS ARISING
    1. A petition has been set up concerning the proposals regarding Epsom Hospital. The local health authority has undertaken to expand the consultations to include the Hook/Chessington and Worcester Park areas.
    2. The library has been the subject of an arson attack. The Police checking the recorded CCTV pictures.
    3. The rugby club changing rooms are to be demolished following repeated vandalism.
    4. The Police Sector Working Party will meet on 11 October at the King's Centre.
    5. The Police have been patrolling the area of NatWest Bank and Budgens.
    6. The neighbourhood watch is being promoted by various means including a welcome pack distributed by estate agents.
    7. Local Police surgeries are to be set up to meet the public and give crime prevention advice.
    8. The application for the telecommunications mast at Bridge Road has been refused. The applicants may appeal.
    9. As the telecommunications companies are statutory authorities, the Council is obliged to make land available.
    10. Repeat applications have been made for 10m and 12m masts at Garrison Lane. We will object.
    11. There is no apparent problem to the proposed development at Clyde Combustion.
    12. At the meeting on 27 September, it was announced that the road improvements for Somerset Avenue and adjoining roads are to go ahead. A width restriction will be installed in Somerset Avenue, close to the junction with Clayton Road. Chicanes will be installed along the road and the pavements and road surfaces renewed.
    13. There is no apparent objection to the installation of a mezzanine floor at BT Cox Lane.
    14. The application to build 6 houses at the rear of 88-92 Leatherhead Road was refused. The applicants are appealing.
    15. Les Davis is to object to the planning application for practice cricket nets adjoining the Sir Francis Barker Recreation Ground.
    16. An application for nine self contained bed and breakfast units at the Star PH was withdrawn

  4. COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL
    No report.

  5. NORTH PARADE
    No report. This item will be discontinued from the agenda

  6. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
    1. New planning applications:-
      • Claygate, 1 Station Road and Rythe Road - Large development. It is not clear if this will lead to additional traffic on Clayton Road.
      • 96 Gilders Road - Change of use from retail to residential development.
      • 283 Hook Road - Change of use to 6 bedsits. We will object on grounds of intensity of use and provision of parking.
      • A planning application has been made for a wetlands site on part of Tolworth Court Farm.
    2. The application for the erection of chalet bungalows at the rear of 56 Rollsby Road was refused.
    3. The application for the change of use of baker to restaurant at 7-8 Ace Parade was permitted.
    4. The application to convert 4 Durham Road into two flats was refused.
    5. The application to retain two chalet bungalows at Barwell Court Farm was permitted.
    6. The application to install additional telecommunications aerials on the pylon opposite Chessington Garden Centre was permitted.
    7. The Council is to take steps to prevent heavy goods vehicles bypassing the width restriction in Clayton Road.
    8. Surrey County Council is seeking views in a Traffic Survey.
    9. We have paid a subscription of £12 to KATA.
    10. The Diocese of Soutwark is improving St Paul's School and its grounds. The Old School House Building is in a poor condition. There is no practical way to prevent its demolition.
    11. The Local Development Framework contains an undertaking that residents and stakeholders will be fully involved.
    12. The Council is consulting on new licensing legislation. Chris will respond. We will attend the meeting.

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