Minutes of the meeting of the PARISH COUNCIL held at 8pm on Tuesday 24 April 2007 at The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett.

Officers:
Ms. Carrie Lloyd – Clerk
Mrs Jan Adams – Deputy Clerk

131. Prayers

The Chairman, Councillor Worthy, led prayers.

132. Apologies for absence

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor S. Burke and Councillor Mrs Griffiths.

133. Declarations of Interest by Members

There were no declarations of interest by Members.

134. To approve the signature of the Minutes of the Meeting held on 27 March 2007

The minutes were signed as a true and accurate record.

135. To receive any updates from actions in the Minutes of the meeting held on 27 March 2007

1. Meeting with Highways representatives and County Cllr. H.M. Saunders – The Clerk had contacted Mr Wooldridge at Hertsmere Borough Council regarding repainting the disabled bays along Newberries Parade and getting the highway improved on the approach to Newberries car park.  The email had been passed onto the responsible officer at Hertsmere and a response was awaited.  It was noted that the drainage at Loom Lane had not yet been cleared.
   
   
2. Other Planning Matters - Councillor Mrs E. Wackrow confirmed that no change of use was required to a shop if it had a minimal number of tables and chairs for customers to sit at.
   
   
3. The Council’s response to Mr Laycock’s letter to Mr Hazelwood of Hertsmere Borough Council regarding events leading up to the closure of Radlett Fire Station – The Clerk had received a response and would be replying in due course.

136. To adjourn the meeting for members of the public to address the Council

There was no one present who wished to speak.

137.  To receive communications from the Chairman

1. Letter from Councillor David Beatty – Members noted the letter received which highlighted that the Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service had received a Good/Performing Well assessment in 2006 by the Audit Commission.  The Council did not consider that the County worked well with Partner organisations, particularly with reference to the closure of Radlett Fire Station.
   
   

138. To respond to questions from Councillors

There were no questions from Councillors.

139. Approval of the recommendations within the minutes of the following Committees

RESOLVED that the recommendations contained within the four sets of minutes be approved.

140. Report of Officers - To adopt the New Code of Conduct

Members noted the Report of Officers. The Clerk was requested to organise specific training on the Code of Conduct as the training session offered by Hertsmere Borough Council was not convenient to all to attend. Members RESOLVED to adopt the Local Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) Order 2007 (SI No 1159) including paragraph 12(2) from 3rd May 2007.

141. To authorise the payment of accounts

The accounts were approved and the month’s cheques signed. 

142. Planning

1. To consider the number of applications received, allowed, refused and withdrawn from 1st January 2007 to date
   
   85 applications had been received, 12 approved, 16 refused, 2 withdrawn and 55 outstanding.
   
   
2. Report by the Boundaries and Planning Committee Chairman on applications considered at the meetings of the Committee or decisions reached by the Local Planning Authority or Appeals lodged with the Planning Inspectorate that are of special interest
   
   (a) TP/2006/1080 Roland Coates Cars, Station Road, Radlett - Conversion of existing building and raising of roof height to form 2 residential flats – The application had been refused.
   
   (b) TP/2007/0026 – Porter Brothers Garage, Station road, Radlett - Erection of a two storey building including loft accommodation comprising of 5 residential flats with basement car parking following demolition of existing building – The application had been refused.
   
   (c) TP/2006/0421 - Former Builders Yard and 22 Station Road, Radlett - Redevelopment of former builders yard including demolition of number 22 Station Road to provide 8 X 3 bed 2 storey dwelling houses and 1 X 2 bed bridging flat above access fronting onto Station Road.  15 car parking spaces shared amenity areas, landscaping and upgraded access - The application had been refused on grounds of access, parking and design.
   
   (d) TP/2007/0075 – 61 Aldenham Ave. Radlett - Erection of a new 2 storey 4 bedroom detached house adjacent to 61 Aldenham Avenue –The application had been refused.
   
   (e) TP/2006/1220 – 26 Aldenham Road, Radlett - Variation of Condition 2 attached to planning permission TP/05/0152.  The use of the premises for the purposes to trade additionally on Sundays between the hours 12 pm to 4 pm including public and bank holidays and 1 evening until 9.30 pm (Wednesday) etc – The application had been granted permission for one year.
   
   (f) TP/2007/0002 – r/o 333 – 337 Watling Street, Radlett - Installation of 2 automatic lift barriers to entrance of parking area – The application had been refused.
   
   (g) Three Horse Shoes Public House, Letchmore Heath – An application for a gazebo for smokers at the front of the public house had been objected to by the Boundaries and Planning Committee.
   
   
3. Other Planning Matters
   
   Councillor Mrs E. Wackrow thanks Members for all of their hard work on Planning particularly Cllr. Deem who was standing down at the election.

143. Presentation by Chairman to retiring Councillors

Councillor R. Worthy thanked Councillor Mrs F. Turner and Councillor W. Deem for all of their hard work in the past.  He presented them with a photo of all the Councillors at the Annual Meeting 2007 and undertook to take Councillor Mrs Griffiths’ photo to her and thank her in person.

144. May & June 2007 Meetings

T.B.A. – To be advised

Closure 8.40pm.