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East Garston Parish Council Planning Meetings

This page records the Parish Council's decisions regarding planning applications which are sent to West Berkshire Council who make the final decisions.
For further information, go to the West Berkshire Planning Website, enter the Application Number as shown below then click on "Documents" or "Recent Documents"

2024

After a period of consultation ending on 15th August 2024,  East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application:

PARISH/APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

24/01376/HOUSE

 


6 Burfords
East Garston
Hungerford
RG17 7HL

Mrs K Dutcher

Demolish existing garage/store and replace with annex.

Present: Deana Carpenter (Vice-Chairman), Sue Tulloch, Annabelle Eyre, Jonathan Rabbitts and Liam Robson.

Parish Clerk:  Gillian Woodward

The outcome was NO OBJECTIONS


  • After a period of consultation ending on 4th April 2024,  East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application:

PARISH/APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

24/00534/HOUSE

Highbury
Front Lane
East Garston
Hungerford
RG17 7HW

Part Retrospective: Retention of Replacement Barn Building with solar panels and use as Artist studio (domestic) following demolition of derelict barn in rear garden of Highbury, Front Lane, East Garston.

Present: Sue Tulloch (Chair), Deana Carpenter, Annabelle Eyre, Peter Smith and Liam Robson.

Parish Clerk:  Gillian Woodward

The outcome was NO OBJECTIONS


  • After a period of consultation ending on 7th March 2024,  East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application:

PARISH/APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

24/00340/TPC

Penny Cottage
Front Street
East Garston
Hungerford
RG17 7EX

 

Reduce copper beech tree by 2m from 18m to 16m.  Reduce rest of tree by 2m back to suitable growth points to maintain shape.

Present: Sue Tulloch (Chair), Deana Carpenter, Jonathan Rabbitts, Annabelle Eyre, Peter Smith, Liam Robson.

Parish Clerk:  Gillian Woodward

The outcome was NO OBJECTIONS


  • After a period of consultation ending on 7th March 2024,  East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application:

PARISH/APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

24/00176/TPC

Cornbaggers
Back Street
East Garston
Hungerford
RG17 7EX

 

Tree work to 5 different trees.
(4 felled 1 pollarded)

Present: Sue Tulloch (Chair), Deana Carpenter, Jonathan Rabbitts, Annabelle Eyre, Peter Smith, Liam Robson.

Parish Clerk:  Gillian Woodward

The outcome was NO OBJECTIONS


  • After a period of consultation ending on 7th March 2024,  East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application:

PARISH/APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

23/02895/HOUSE

Spring Cottage
East Garston
Hungerford
RG17 7HW

Rear extension – larger kitchen area

23/02896/LBC

 

Rear extension – larger kitchen extension

Present: Sue Tulloch (Chair), Deana Carpenter, Jonathan Rabbitts, Annabelle Eyre, Peter Smith, Liam Robson.

Parish Clerk:  Gillian Woodward

The outcome was NO OBJECTIONS


  • After a period of consultation ending on 11th January 2024,  East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application:

PARISH/APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

23/02809/HOUSE

8 Poughley Cottages
Ermin Street
Woodlands St Mary
Hungerford
RG17 7AX

Single storey rear extension, single storey front extension. Walls to the side and front.  PV panels to timber framed garage

Present: Sue Tulloch (Chair), Jonathan Rabbitts, Annabelle Eyre, Peter Smith, Liam Robson

Parish Clerk:  Gillian Woodward

The outcome was NO OBJECTIONS

 


2023


  • After a period of consultation ending on Wednesday 22nd November 2023, East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application;

PARISH/APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

23/02025/HOUSE

 

Rivermead

Newbury Road

Hungerford

RG17 7EA

Mr and Mrs L Dowling

Replacement Windows, replacement rear single storey roof structure, inserion of new entrance door, new double doors to master bedroom with juliet balcony, new solar panels to roof.

 

Present :- Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Jonathan Rabitts (JR), Deana Carpenter (DC), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith (PS), Liam Robson (LR)

Gillian Woodward - Clerk

The outcome was    NO OBJECTIONS


  • At the Parish Council Meeting held at 7pm On Thursday 18th May 2023 in East Garston Village Hall the following application was considered; 

 

East Garston Parish Council

 

23/00827/HOUSE

 

19 College Way

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7EP

Lucy Cowen

Proposed single storey front extension and alterations to rear conservatory to form new kitchen

Present; Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Jonathan Rabbitts (JR), Deana Carpenter (DC)

District Councillor Clive Hooker

Parish Clerk; Sonia Coyle

Declarations of Interest:- There were no declarations of interest

The outcome was NO OBJECTIONS


  • At the Parish Council Meeting held at 7pm on Thursday 5th January 2023 in East Garston Village Hall the following application was considered;

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

 

22/03047/HOUSE

 

Weighbridge Cottage

Pounds Farm

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7HU

Mr Dave Langhorn

Replace existing roof with new raised roof to provide bedroom accommodation at first floor. 6 number conservation style rooflights to new roof. Single storey extensions to north-west elevation.

Present; Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Chris Tonge (CT),Jonathan Rabbitts (JR), Deana Carpenter (DC), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith (PS)

District Councillor Clive Hooker

5 members of the public

Parish Clerk; Sonia Coyle

Declarations of Interest:- There were no declarations of interest

The outcome was NO OBJECTIONS


  • At the Parish Council Meeting held at 7pm on Thursday 5th January 2023 in East Garston Village Hall the following application was considered;

East Garston Parish Council

 

22/02870/FUL

Greengates

Front Street

East Garston

Hungerford RG17 7HW

 

Whittonditch Farm Barns Development Ltd

Demolition of existing structurally compromised cottage and provision of a replacement cottage, with provision for access and related landscaping

 

Present; Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Chris Tonge (CT),Jonathan Rabbitts (JR), Deana Carpenter (DC), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith (PS)

District Councillor Clive Hooker

5 members of the public attended and 3 sent their apologies

Parish Clerk; Sonia Coyle

Declarations of Interest:- There were no declarations of interest

The outcome was a unanimous OBJECT for the reasons listed below;

The Parish Council did not feel that any of the original concerns and reasons for objecting had been addressed within this application.

  1. Size - should be proportionate in size to the existing dwelling.  This application has an increase of 69 square metres which results in being 62% larger than the original application (which was withdrawn).  In addition, the building has gone from a 1.5 storey building to a 2 storey building.
  2. Design - the PC are suspicious about this design.  The original cottage has been replaced and in addition there is a second building joined by a walkway.  The second building is substantial with a kitchen, dining room, bedroom and bathroom.  In the future if a kitchen were installed in the first building this could result in two separate dwellings which would be an overdevelopment of this plot.
  3. Access – the access discussed in the proposal is not wide enough without some alteration to the neighbour’s boundary walls (which are listed) and the neighbour’s adjoining garage.  This has not been agreed to.  The sightlines will not be improved due to the wall to the west and a hedge to the east.
  4. Flooding – Flood risk assessment refers to the original application and in no way further addresses the concerns of the Parish Council.
  5. Street Scene – The rear double storey building will be clearly visible from Front Street which comprises of a group of one and a half storey grade II listed cottages.  East Garston sits within an AONB and the PC feels this proposal will have a detrimental effect on the character of the rural area as well as a negative impact on neighbouring properties.
  6. Consultation – There has been no consultation with neighbours or the Parish Council.

2022


  • After a period of consultation ending on Friday 16th December 2022, East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application;

PARISH/

APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND

APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

22/02505/HOUSE

 

6 Burfords

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7HL

 

Mrs K Dutcher

 

Single storey rear extension

Present :- Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Jonathan Rabitts (JR), Chris Tonge (CT), Deana Carpenter (DC), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith,  Sonia Coyle - Clerk

The outcome was    NO OBJECTIONS


  •  After a period of consultation ending on Friday 16th December 2022, East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application;

  East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

 

22/02883/HOUSE

 

Bay Tree Cottage

Front Street

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7HJ

Mr and Mrs Robert Segebarth

 

Single storey rear extension and the introduction of new partitions within the 20th and 21st Century parts of the house

Present :- Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Jonathan Rabitts (JR), Chris Tonge (CT), Deana Carpenter (DC), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith,  Sonia Coyle - Clerk

The outcome was    NO OBJECTIONS


 Observations of Parish Council

Date of Parish/Town Council Meeting:

21st November 2022

PARISH/

APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND

APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

22/02658/FUL

 

The Chaplains House

Goodings Lane

Woodlands St Mary

Hungerford

RG17 7BD

Ms Caroline Dandridge

Demolition of existing stable yard, removal of existing muck bunker and erection of replacement American Barn, Storage Barn and suitable ancillary facilities and infrastructure.

Date of despatch by WBC:  2nd November 2022

Comments to be returned by  23rd November 2022

Present: Councillors Sue Tulloch, Chris Tonge, Jonathan Rabbits, Peter Smith

Sonia Coyle – Clerk

2 Members of the public

Councillors agreed that the site is dilapidated and does need replacing, however there is concern over the size of this planning application as it doesn’t have commercial access.

If used to capacity, the level of traffic will increase accordingly and the current track is not suitable, also the current easement only grants access to non commercial traffic.

There is also concern that if the property were to be sold in the future (with this planning application) it could become a commercial enterprise.

The outcome was OBJECT


  • After a period of consultation ending on Friday 22nd July 2022, East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application

PARISH/APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

22/01562/HOUSE & 

22/01563/LBC2

 

Trinity Cottage

School Lane

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7HR

 

Mr Richard Carey

 

Construction of a detached garage with loft storage. (Resubmission of 22/00642/HOUSE)

Present :- Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Jonathan Rabbitts (JR), Chris Tonge (CT), Deana Carpenter (DC), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith,  Sonia Coyle - Clerk

The outcome was    NO OBJECTIONS


  • After a period of consultation ending on Friday 22nd July 2022, East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application

PARISH/APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

 

22/01601/HOUSE

 

Weighbridge Cottage

Pounds Farm

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7HU

 

Mr Dave Langhorn

 

Replace existing roof and with new raised roof to provide bedroom accommodation at first floor. Dormer windows and rooflight to new roof.

Single Storey extension to northwest elevation.

Present :- Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Jonathan Rabbitts (JR), Chris Tonge (CT), Deana Carpenter (DC), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith,  Sonia Coyle - Clerk

The outcome was    NO OBJECTIONS


  • At the Parish Council Meeting held on Thursday 30th June 2022 East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application;

PARISH/APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

 

22/01423/HOUSE

 

The Sheiling

School Lane

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7HR

 

Mr J Prince

Demolition of garage and replacement with garage/workshop and home office above.

 

Date of despatch by WBC: 21st June 2022

Comments to be returned by 12th July 2022

Present:- Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Chris Tonge (CT), Deana Carpenter (DC),

Clive Hooker – District Councillor

Sonia Coyle - Clerk

Declarations of Interest:- Jonathan Rabbits (JR)

The outcome was   NO OBJECTIONS

Due to the size of this development there are concerns and Councillors proposed that a condition should be added that this not be converted to a residential property in the future.


  • After a period of consultation ending on Wednesday 1st June 2022, East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application;

PARISH/APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

22/01145/HOUSE

 

12 College Way

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7EP

Mr Chris Powell

Installation of pergola in rear garden

Date of despatch by WBC:  13th May 2022

Comments to be returned by  3rd June 2022

Present :- Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Jonathan Rabitts (JR), Chris Tonge (CT), Deana Carpenter (DC), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith,  Sonia Coyle - Clerk

The outcome was    NO OBJECTIONS


  • At the Parish Council Meeting held at 7pm on Monday 16th May 2022 in the Friends Meeting House Children’s Room the following application was considered;

PARISH / APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND  APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

22/00948/COMIND

 

Land East Of Mabberleys and South Of River Lambourn

Newbury Road

East Garston

Hungerford

 

D W F Tulloch & Co Limited

The land is currently in Agricultural use and this application is seeking permission for its use class to be changed to allow the land to be used as a cricket pitch. Such a use would fall under: Class F2, Local Community Uses - C) Outdoor sport or recreation (not involving motorised vehicles or firearms)

 

Present; Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Chris Tonge (CT),Jonathan Rabbitts (JR), Deana Carpenter (DC), Peter Smith (PS)

Parish Clerk; Sonia Coyle

Declarations of Interest:- Sue Tulloch

The outcome was   NO OBJECTIONS

 

  • At a Planning Meeting held on Thursday 7th April 2022 and a subsequent site meeting on the 18th April 2022 East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application;

PARISH / APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

22/00763/HOUSE

 

The Sheiling

School Lane

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7HR

Mr J Prince

 

Demolition of garage and replacement with garage/workshop and home office above.

 

Date of despatch by WBC: 29th March 2022

Comments to be returned by 19th April 2022

Present:- Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Chris Tonge (CT), Deana Carpenter (DC), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith (PS) Sonia Coyle - Clerk

Declarations of Interest:- Jonathan Rabbits (JR)

The outcome was    OBJECT

The Parish Council has objected for the following reasons

  • Height and position of proposed garage
  • The proposed garage is 1.05m higher than the existing structure
  • The position of the proposed garage is very close to the road and would be clearly visible from the road and not in keeping with what sits around it

Points for consideration

  • If the building was turned 90 degrees so that the back is up against the bank it would be much less imposing and visible
  • Alternatively, reduce the height by digging deeper or reducing the ceiling height so that it is the same as the building it is replacing

 


  • At a Planning Meeting held on Thursday 7th April 2022 East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application;

PARISH / APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

22/00759/LBC2

 

Mask Cottage

Front Street

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7EU

Mr E and Mrs H James

Removal of existing roof tiles and replacement with new handmade plain clay tiles

Date of despatch by WBC: 29th March 2022

Comments to be returned by 19th April 2022

Present :- Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Jonathan Rabitts (JR), Chris Tonge (CT), Deana Carpenter (DC), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith (PS) Sonia Coyle - Clerk

The outcome was    NO OBJECTIONS


  • After a period of consultation ending on Friday 1st April 2022, East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application;

PARISH/APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

22/00642/HOUSE

 

Trinity Cottage

School Lane

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7HR

Mr Richard Carey

Construction of detached garage with loft storage

Date of despatch by WBC: 11th March 2022

Comments to be returned by 1st April 2022

Present :- Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Jonathan Rabitts (JR), Chris Tonge (CT), Deana Carpenter (DC), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith,  Sonia Coyle - Clerk

The outcome was    NO OBJECTIONS


  • After a period of consultation ending on Friday 1st April 2022  East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application;

PARISH/APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

22/00662/HOUSE

 

12 College Way

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7EP

Mr Chris Powell

Installation of oak frame gazebo with tiled roof in rear garden

Date of despatch by WBC: 14th March 2022

Comments to be returned by 4th April 2022

Present :- Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Jonathan Rabitts (JR), Chris Tonge (CT), Deana Carpenter (DC), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith (PS) Sonia Coyle - Clerk

The outcome was    NO OBJECTIONS


  • At a Planning Committee Meeting held at East Garston Village Hall on Thursday 17th February 2022 the following application was considered:-

PARISH/

APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND

APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

 

 

 

21/02941/FUL

The Sheiling

School Lane

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7HR

 

Mr John Prince

(Part Retrospective) Proposed

change of use of the land to a

countryside business use (sui

generis) and erection of ancillary

storage building. Retention of 2x

buildings, hardstanding and

external alterations to stable

 

 

Present; Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Chris Tonge (CT),Jonathan Rabbitts (JR), Deana Carpenter (DC), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith (PS)

Parish Clerk; Sonia Coyle

Declarations of Interest:- Jonathan Rabbitts

The outcome was   OBJECT

This was a unanimous decision based on the following;

  1. The proposal seeks the erection of an ancillary storage building but there is no information as to what the storage is required for,ie what exactly is being stored.
  2. The proposal states that this area will be used as a base for their business, but councillors are unsure as to what type of business this is as so much information on the application is redacted.  It would also appear that the company has recently been dissolved.
  3. The overall visual impact is not in keeping within an AONB and the proposed replacement building appears to be twice as high as the existing barn.
  4. The proposal seeks the retention of an area of hard surfacing. Buildings and tarmacked roads have already been built showing a total disregard for the planning process.
  5. The Parish Council had requested a planning officer visit the site previously which has not happened.
  6. The Parish Council is concerned about stealth planning due to two applications to build a house on this site already being refused.

 


  • Following a site meeting held at 11;30am with parishioners on Thursday 27th January 2022 & a subsequent meeting in East Garston Village Hall at 7pm the following application was reconsidered;

PARISH/APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

 

21/02963/FULD

Greengates

Front Street

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7HW

Whittonditch Farm Barns Development Ltd

Demolition of existing structurally compromised cottage and provision of a replacement cottage and detached car port, with provision of improved access sight lines and related landscaping.

 

Present; Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Chris Tonge (CT),Jonathan Rabbitts (JR), Deana Carpenter (DC), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith (PS)

Parish Clerk; Sonia Coyle

Declarations of Interest:- There were no declarations of interest

The outcome was a unanimous OBJECT

In light of additional information in relation to the size and height of the proposed new build and a large number of objections being received by residents. The timing of the application (between Christmas & New Year) gave very little time for comments to be submitted before the PC meeting on the 6th January.

The PC originally had concerns in relation to the neighbouring properties, in particular Larkspur and stated they would like to see amended plans before approval is given.  No such plans have been received.

Objections include;

  • The negative impact on the landscape and character of the area
  • The new build would dominate that part of Front Street
  • Flood risk
  • Breaching of planning policies in relation to being in a conservation area and AONB
  • The new build is not proportionate in size and scale to the existing dwelling
  • The improved sightlines stated in the application cannot happen without the destruction of the wall of Cherry Cottage which is a listed building.
  • Misleading information regarding the car port – the application states that it already exists but is no more than a small shed.

Originally the PC had submitted No Objections. However, this was not a unanimous decision and the Parish Council requested the following be taken into consideration;

  1. The Parish Council accept that the property needs to be knocked down and rebuilt to make it habitable, however the scale of the proposed building seems disproportionate to the size of the existing cottage and plot
  2. Take neighbours concerns into account – Several objections have already been received
  • Larkspur (formerly Dabwan): the proposed plans take the building within 1 metre of the Larkspur fence and also, due to the height of the proposed building the three windows on that side overlook the patio, open plan kitchen and living area – the occupant will have no private outdoor space and no privacy within the home.  The architect has stated that the plans can be slightly amended to help alleviate this and the Parish Council would like to see these amendments before approval is granted
  • Willowbrook cottage; (opposite Greengates) also have concerns relating to the size and shape of the building in relation to the size of the plot.  In addition, with the position of the SW gable wall the windows would look directly into their sitting room. 
  • Cherry cottage; the improved access sightlines mentioned above do not take account of the existing wall belonging to Cherry Cottage.  The owner does not want to take down or reduce the height of this wall which means no improvement of sightlines on this narrow stretch of road
  1. The property is at risk of surface water flooding and rising ground water from local springs- the application states surface water will be dealt with by soak-away, however there are concerns that the soak away will fill with groundwater and the Parish Council feel a drainage system should be introduced as part of the plans.  In addition, it is very important that no groundwater can enter the new sewage system as the village has ongoing issues with the current Thames Water sewage system.

 


  • At the Parish Council Meeting held at 7pm on Thursday 6th January 2022 in East Garston Village Hall the following application was considered;

PARISH/APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

 

21/02963/FULD

Greengates

Front Street

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7HW

Whittonditch Farm Barns Development Ltd

Demolition of existing structurally compromised cottage and provision of a replacement cottage and detached car port, with provision of improved access sight lines and related landscaping.


Present; Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Chris Tonge (CT),Jonathan Rabbitts (JR), Deana Carpenter (DC), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith (PS)

Parishioners; Martyn & Sally Wright, Anthony Banfield

Parish Clerk; Sonia Coyle

Declarations of Interest:- There were no declarations of interest

The outcome was   NO OBJECTIONS

However, this was not a unanimous decision and the Parish Council request the following be taken into consideration;

  1. The Parish Council accept that the property needs to be knocked down and rebuilt to make it habitable, however the scale of the proposed building seems disproportionate to the size of the existing cottage and plot
  2. Take neighbours concerns into account – Several objections have already been received
  • Larkspur (formerly Dabwan): the proposed plans take the building within 1 metre of the Larkspur fence and also, due to the height of the proposed building the three windows on that side overlook the patio, open plan kitchen and living area – the occupant will have no private outdoor space and no privacy within the home.  The architect has stated that the plans can be slightly amended to help alleviate this and the Parish Council would like to see these amendments before approval is granted
  • Willowbrook cottage; (opposite Greengates) also have concerns relating to the size and shape of the building in relation to the size of the plot.  In addition, with the position of the SW gable wall the windows would look directly into their sitting room. 
  • Cherry cottage; the improved access sightlines mentioned above do not take account of the existing wall belonging to Cherry Cottage.  The owner does not want to take down or reduce the height of this wall which means no improvement of sightlines on this narrow stretch of road
  1. The property is at risk of surface water flooding and rising ground water from local springs- the application states surface water will be dealt with by soak-away, however there are concerns that the soak away will fill with groundwater and the Parish Council feel a drainage system should be introduced as part of the plans.  In addition, it is very important that no groundwater can enter the new sewage system as the village has ongoing issues with the current Thames Water sewage system.

 


  • At the Parish Council Meeting held at 7pm on Thursday 6th January 2022 in East Garston Village Hall the following application was considered;

PARISH/APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

21/03186/HOUSE

 

 

18 College Way

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7EP

 

Mrs B Barrett

Proposed single storey front extension to kitchen

Present; Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Chris Tonge (CT),Jonathan Rabbitts (JR), Deana Carpenter (DC), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith (PS)

Parishioners; Martyn & Sally Wright, Anthony Banfield

Parish Clerk; Sonia Coyle

Declarations of Interest:- There were no declarations of interest

The outcome was   NO OBJECTIONS


2021


  • At the Parish Council Meeting held in the village hall on Thursday 16th September 2021 the following application was considered;

PARISH / APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

21/02269/FUL

 

The Sheiling

School Lane

East Garston

Hungerford

West Berkshire

RG17 7HR

Mr John Prince

Replacement Storage Barn

Present; Sue Tulloch, Deana Carpenter (DC), Chris Tonge (CT), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith (PS), Sonia Coyle (SC) Clerk.

Ed James (Parishioner) & Clive Hooker (District Councillor)

Declaration of Interest: Jonathan Rabbits (JR)

The outcome was OBJECT on the following grounds:-

  • Councillors strongly object to this planning application and lack of design statement informing use of storage, based on the following;
  • Other buildings have gone up/been installed for which no planning has been submitted.
  • AONB
  • The building has already been built with no planning application in place
  • Outside the settlement boundary, Councillors have concerns about this setting a precedent for future development outside the boundary.
  • Councillors are also concerned about future development of this property, previous planning for a house on this site has already been refused
  • This is a change of use from agricultural to domestic use
  • Tarmacked roads have already been installed on this site

  • ?At the Parish Council Meeting held in the village hall on Thursday 16th September 2021 the following application was considered;
  • PARISH / APPLICATION NO.

    LOCATION AND APPLICANT

    PROPOSAL

    East Garston Parish Council

     

     

     

    21/01997/HOUSE

     

    College Farmhouse

    Front Street

    East Garston

    Hungerford

    West Berkshire

    RG17 7EU

    Mr L Michigan

    Removal of garden sheds and construction of 3-bay carport

    Present; Sue Tulloch, (ST) Deana Carpenter (DC), Chris Tonge (CT), Jonathan Rabbitts (JR), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith (PS), Sonia Coyle (SC) Clerk.

    The outcome was  NO OBJECTIONS

 


  • At the East Garston Parish Council meeting held on Thursday 16th September 2021 in the village hall, the following Planning Application was considered;

PARISH / APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

21/02116/FUL

 

Mabberleys

Front Street

East Garston

Hungerford

West Berkshire

RG17 7EU

Paul Cole

Proposed change of use of redundant racing stables to offices (B1)- Resubmission.

Present; Sue Tulloch, Deana Carpenter (DC), Chris Tonge (CT), Jonathan Rabbitts (JR), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith (PS), Sonia Coyle (SC) Clerk.

Ed James & Clive Hooker

The outcome was OBJECT on the following grounds:-

  • Councillors consider that although traffic is not coming through the village, access to the site in the village on Front St is inadequate both with regard to the level of traffic generated and the narrowness of the road.
  • Councillors propose instead that access to the site be created on the Newbury Rd, away from the main body of the village and with clear visibility. There is already an existing gateway and path for access onto this road.
  • Councillors also do not wish this change of use to set a precedent for further development of the site.

  • At the East Garston Parish Council meeting held on Thursday 16th September 2021 in the village hall, the following Planning Application was considered;

PARISH / APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

 

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

21/02087/HOUSE

21/02088/LBC2

 

Mask Cottage

Front Street

East Garston

Hungerford

West Berkshire

RG17 7EU

Mr E James and Mrs H James

Demolition of dilapidated timber stables and construction of home office

Present; Deana Carpenter (DC), Chris Tonge (CT), Jonathan Rabbitts (JR), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith (PS), Sonia Coyle (SC) Clerk.

Ed James & Clive Hooker

Declarations of Interest Sue Tulloch

The outcome was  NO OBJECTIONS


  • After a period of consultation ending on Thursday 8th July 2021 East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application;

PARISH/

APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND

APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

 

21/01513/HOUSE

 

Frog Hollow

Rogers Lane

East Garston

Hungerford

West Berkshire

RG17 7HE

Mr and Mrs Carver

Enlargement of ground floor window to front of house. Install timber cladding to part of front (South) and side (West) elevations of house.

Present; Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Deana Carpenter (DC), Chris Tonge (CT), Jonathan Rabbitts (JR), Annabelle Eyre (AE),  Sonia Coyle (SC) Clerk.

Declarations of Interest none

The outcome was  NO OBJECTIONS


  • After a period of consultation ending on Wednesday 16th June 2021 East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application;

PARISH/

APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND

APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

 

21/01245/HOUSE

21/01246/LBC2

Church Cottage

Front Street

East Garston

Hungerford

West Berkshire

RG17 7HJ

James Pryer

Car hardstanding to side of property, Estate fencing to front of property and brick wall to east boundary

Present; Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Deana Carpenter (DC), Chris Tonge (CT), Jonathan Rabbitts (JR), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Peter Smith (PS), Sonia Coyle (SC) Clerk.

Declarations of Interest none

The outcome was  NO OBJECTIONS?


  • After a period of consultation ending on Thursday 7th January 2021 East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application;

PARISH/

APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND

APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

20/02953/HOUSE

 

Foxdene

15 College Way

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7EP

Mr and Mrs Haddock

 

Proposed single storey side and rear extension

Present :- Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Jonathan Rabbits (JR), Deana Carpenter (DC), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Sonia Coyle -Clerk

Declarations of Interest none

The outcome was    NO OBJECTIONS


2020


  • After a period of consultation ending on Friday 30th October 2020 East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application :-

PARISH/

APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND

APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

20/02333/HOUSE

 

Foxdene

15, College Way

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7EP

Mr & Mrs Haddock

Proposed single storey side & rear extension

Present :- Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST), Chair, Chris Tonge (CT),Jonathan Rabbitts (JR), Deana Carpenter (DC), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Alison Blackmore -Clerk

Declarations of Interest None

The outcome was    NO OBJECTIONS


  • After a period of consultation ending on Friday 2nd October 2020 East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application :-

PARISH/

APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND

APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

20/01777/HOUSE

 

1 Chalkpit Cottages

Shefford Woodlands

Hungerford

RG17 7BB

Mr & Mrs Killen

New build double garage with hobbies room

Present :- Councillors :- David Ruse (DR) Chair, Chris Tonge (CT),Jonathan Rabbitts (JR), Deana Carpenter (DC), Sue Tulloch (ST), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Alison Blackmore -Clerk

Declarations of Interest None

The outcome was    NO OBJECTIONS


  • At a Planning Committee Meeting of East Garston Parish Council held via Zoom at 7.00pm on Wednesday 21st October 2020 the following application was considered :-

PARISH/

APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND

APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

20/02253/FUL

 

Mabberleys Stables

Front St

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7EU

Paul Cole

Proposed change of use of redundant racing stables to offices (B1)

Present :- Councillors :- Sue Tulloch (ST) Chair, Chris Tonge (CT),Jonathan Rabbitts (JR), Deana Carpenter (DC), Alison Blackmore -Clerk, Ed James & Charlie James-Parishioners, Sonia Coyle Observer

Apologies Annabelle Eyre

Declarations of Interest:- There were no declarations of interest

The outcome was  OBJECT on the following grounds:-

  • Councillors consider that access to the site in the village on Front St is inadequate both with regard to the level of traffic generated and the narrowness of the road.
  • Councillors propose instead that access to the site be created on the Newbury Rd, away from the main body of the village and with clear visibility. There is already an existing gateway and path for access onto this road from the site.
  • Councillors also do not wish this change of use to set a precedent for further development of the site.

  • After a period of consultation ending on Friday 28th August 2020 East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application 

PARISH/

APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND

APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

 

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

20/01777/HOUSE

 

 

Frog Hollow

Rogers Lane

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7HE

 

Mr and Mrs Carver

 

Extend existing internal staircase to provide access to loft. New dormer on front (South) elevation provide natural light to stairwell. Two new ‘Velux’ type rooflights to the rear (North) elevation of the existing roof to provide adequate natural light to the loft area.

Present :- Councillors :- David Ruse (DR) Chair, Chris Tonge (CT),Jonathan Rabbitts (JR), Deana Carpenter (DC), Sue Tulloch (ST), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Alison Blackmore -Clerk

Declarations of Interest none

The outcome was    NO OBJECTIONS


  • After a period of consultation ending on Wednesday 29th April 2020 East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application :-

PARISH/

APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND

APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

 

East Garston Parish Council

 

20/00807/HOUSE

19 College Way

East Garston

Hungerford

RG17 7EP

Lucy Cowen

Proposed single storey extension

Present :- Councillors :- Jonathan Rabitts (JR) Chair, Chris Tonge (CT), David Ruse (DR), Deana Carpenter (DC), Sue Tulloch (ST), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Alison Blackmore -Clerk

Declarations of Interest none

The outcome was    NO OBJECTIONS



2019



  • After a period of consultation ending on 21st December 2019 East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application: - 

Parish 

Application No. 

Location and Applicant 

Proposal 

East Garston Parish 

Council 

 

19/02983/HOUSE  

Church cottage 

Front St 

East Garston 

Hungerford 

Berkshire 

RG17 7HU 

Mr J Pryor 

Section 73A: Variation of Condition 2-Approved Plans of approved permission 18/01209/HOUSE 

Amendment :Rendered wall in place of glazed panel to side of entrance door. Change in entrance door style and plain glazing to door panel partially implemented 

Present :- Councillors :- Jonathan Rabitts (JR) Chair, Chris Tonge (CT), David Ruse (DR), Deana Carpenter (DR), Sue Tulloch (ST), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Alison Blackmore - Clerk 

Declarations of Interest none 

The outcome was   NO OBJECTIONS 


  • After a period of consultation ending on 25th November 2019 East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this planning application: - 

Parish 

Application No. 

Location and Applicant 

Proposal 

East Garston Parish 

Council 

 

19/02704/HOUSE  

Corn Baggers 

Back St.

East Garston 

Hungerford 

Berkshire 

RG17 7EX 

Mr & Mrs Cox 

Erection of freestanding domestic greenhouse in Corn Baggers garden 

Present :- Councillors :- Jonathan Rabitts (JR) Chair, Chris Tonge (CT), David Ruse (DR), Deana Carpenter (DR), Sue Tulloch (ST), Annabelle Eyre (AE), Alison Blackmore - Clerk 

Declarations of Interest none 

The outcome was   NO OBJECTIONS 


  • At a Planning Committee Meeting of East Garston Parish Council?held in the Children’s Room of the Friends Meeting House, on Wednesday 4th September 2019 at 7pm, the following application was considered: - 

Parish 

Application No. 

Location and Applicant 

Proposal 

East Garston Parish 

Council 

 

19/01938/FUL  

Jimmies Farm Stables 

School Lane 

East Garston 

Hungerford 

Berkshire 

RG17 7HU 

Clive Cox Racing Ltd 

Outdoor equestrian arena, revised access and associated drive, new garage/store for existing staff bungalow, amendment to garage (previously approved 16/00908/FULD) 

Present :- Councillors :- Jonathan Rabitts (JR) Chair, Chris Tonge (CT), David Ruse (DR), Deana Carpenter (DR), Sue Tulloch (ST), Alan Breadmore - Clerk and Alison Blackmore - Clerk 

Apologies:- Annabelle Eyre (AE) 

Declarations of Interest:-  JR & CT declared an interest and took no part in the discussion 

The outcome was   NO OBJECTIONS 

However councillors would like to draw attention to the following concerns :- 

·         The development appears to go beyond the original concept with the potential for development creep 

·         Council would not wish to see any further development on the site including converting the garages into living accommodation 


  • At a Planning Committee Meeting of East Garston Parish Council?held in the Children’s Room of the Friends Meeting House, on Wednesday 4th September 2019 at 7pm, the following application was considered: - 

Parish 

Application No. 

Location and Applicant 

Proposal 

East Garston Parish 

Council 

 

19/02094/HOUSE  

Pounds Farm House 

East Garston 

Hungerford 

Berkshire 

RG17 7HU 

Mr & Mrs Hill 

Proposed Tennis court with associated run off areas and fencing 

Present :- Councillors :- Jonathan Rabitts (JR) Chair, Chris Tonge (CT), David Ruse (DR), Deana Carpenter (DR), Sue Tulloch (ST), Alan Breadmore - Clerk and Alison Blackmore - Clerk 

Apologies:- Annabelle Eyre (AE) 

Declarations of Interest none 

The outcome was   NO OBJECTIONS 


  • At a Planning Committee Meeting of East Garston Parish Council  held in the Children’s Room of the Friends Meeting House, on Wednesday 12th June 2019 at 7pm, the following application was considered:- 

PARISH/

APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND

APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

 

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

 

19/01238/HOUSE

 

Parsonage Cottage

Front Street

East Garston

Hungerford

Berkshire

RG17 7EU

Mr and Mrs P Hobbs

 

Rear single storey flat roof extension

 

Present: - Councillors: - Jonathan Rabbitts (JR) Chair, Chris Tonge (CT), David Ruse (DR) and Alan Breadmore – Clerk

Guest Parishioner: - Alison Blackmore          

Apologies: - Annabelle Eyre (AE), Sue Tulloch (ST) and Deana Carpenter (DC)

Declarations of Interest: - None

The outcome was NO OBJECTIONS


  • After a period of consultation ending on 3rd April  2019, East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this Planning Application.  

PARISH / APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

19/00427/FUL

 

Land Opposite Chalkpit Cottages

South Of The M4

Shefford Woodlands

Hungerford

Berkshire

 

J A Pearce and Son

 

Formation of new agricultural field access and closing up existing access

 

Present: - Councillors: - Jonathan Rabbitts (JR) Chair,  Chris Tonge (CT), Annabelle Eyre (AE), David Ruse (DR)  Sue Tulloch (ST) and Deana Carpenter (DC)  and Alan Breadmore – Clerk               

Declarations of Interest: - None

The outcome was NO OBJECTIONS


  • At a Planning Committee Meeting of East Garston Parish Council  held in the Children’s Room of the Friends Meeting House, on Wednesday 6th March 2019 at 7pm, the following application was considered:-  

PARISH / APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

 

19/00215/HOUSE

 

Hilltop House

East Garston

Hungerford

Berkshire

RG17 7HD

Mr and Mrs Andrew Wall

Proposed part conversion of garage, new roof and conversion of roofspace to home office. Retrospective

Present: - Councillors: - Jonathan Rabbitts (JR) Chair,  Chris Tonge (CT),, David Ruse (DR)  Sue Tulloch (ST) and Deana Carpenter (DC)  and Alan Breadmore – Clerk 

Apologies: - Annabelle Eyre (AE)

Declarations of Interest: - None

The outcome was NO OBJECTIONS


  • After a period of consultation ending on 21st January 2019, East Garston Parish Council reached the following outcome regarding this Planning Application.  

PARISH / APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

 

18/03338/HOUSE

 

Brooklands

Front Street

East Garston

Hungerford

Berkshire

RG17 7EU

Mr C Everingham

 

Single storey side extension to provide ground floor accommodation for disabled person

Present: - Councillors: - Jonathan Rabbitts (JR) Chair,  Chris Tonge (CT), Annabelle Eyre (AE), David Ruse (DR)  Sue Tulloch (ST) and Deana Carpenter (DC)  and Alan Breadmore – Clerk               

Declarations of Interest: - None

The outcome was NO OBJECTIONS


  • At a Planning Committee Meeting of East Garston Parish Council  held in the Children’s Room of the Friends Meeting House, on Wednesday 9th January 2019 at 7pm, the following application was considered:-  

PARISH / APPLICATION NO.

LOCATION AND APPLICANT

PROPOSAL

East Garston Parish Council

 

 

 

 

 

18/03132/HOUSE

Sandalwood

Front Street

East Garston

Hungerford

Berkshire

RG17 7EU

Mr P Smith

Extension to existing kitchen, the forming of a first-floor doorway to an extension of the existing balcony

Present: - Councillors: - Jonathan Rabbitts (JR) Chair,  Chris Tonge (CT), Annabelle Eyre (AE), David Ruse (DR)  Sue Tulloch (ST) and Deana Carpenter (DC)  and Alan Breadmore – Clerk               

Declarations of Interest: - None

The outcome was NO OBJECTIONS