• Mr Nicholas Turkentine (Chair)
• Mr David Drane
• Ms Diana Frost
• James Nicholson
• District Councillor George Smith
• The Clerk

• 1 Member of the public

The Parish Council meeting started at 8.02pm

220105. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

        received from Mark Welbourn, District Cllr Smith and County Cllr Foley.
        
        

220106. PUBLIC FORUM

        One member of the public was in attendance.
        
        

220107. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

        None.
        
        

220108. PLANNING

        The extraordinary meeting was called to discuss 3 new planning applications that require consideration, to allow for any comments to be made before the cut off dates, which fall before the next scheduled meeting on 23^rd February.
        
        Shepherds Cottage Anso Road: UTT/23/0097/FUL. Erection of 1 no. detached dwelling, outbuildings, new access and driveway.
        
        Diana Frost gave a brief description of the proposed new dwelling on the garden of Shepherds Cottage. The following was discussed:
        • Proposed dwelling is outside the development envelope of the village - the Council re-affirmed that all applications are considered on a case-by-case basis, and that there is no "policy" regarding the development limit does.
        • Anso Road is very narrow with a 60mph speed limit - it was noted that traffic statements had been provide d with the application);
        • Height of the proposed dwelling - it was noted that the ridge height above sea level was only just taller than Shepherds Cottage.
        • Removal of trees - no tree protection orders on any existing trees, some trees to be moved and new trees planted.
        The Council agreed unanimously to provide a neutral comment to Uttlesford planning as follows:"Hempstead Parish Council have received notice of this application, and observe that the proposed construction is significantly outsidethe current development area of the village."
        The Clerk to submit the comment to Uttlesford Planning online.
        
        Little Orchard Church Hill: UTT/23/0139/HHF. Replacement of lean and side extension, and replacement of rear single storey extension. Removal of existing garage structure and erection of new detached garage.
        After a brief discussion the Council unanimously agreed to support this application, and comment to Uttlesford as follows: "Hempstead Parish Council support this planning application as the plans will improve the overall ambience of the property and improve road safety by the repositioning of the garage."
        The Clerk to submit the comment to Uttlesford Planning online.
        
        Stack Field House Howe Lane: UTT/21/2412/OP. Variation of requirement for the dwelling to comply with building regulation part M4(2) to just part M.
        After discussion the Council unanimously agreed that no comments required.