Thursday, December 16, 2010

Sonara Photographic Studios Oakham Planning Application

Sonara Studios Oakham Planning Application 

APP/2010/1163/DTR (ADV) Mr Shushil Pattni (Sonara Studios)

Installation of 1 No. Illuminated fascia sign and 1 No. illuminated hanging sign 20 Mill Street Oakham

As the property is listed a listed building it also had to apply for (LBA) APP/2010/1164/DTR

This application was not considered it was not explained why this was ignored and I assume the Clerk has accepted it was rejected because of the first vote?

The Town Council recommended refusal because of the lighting and the sign was to close to a ladies home and it was red!

It was pointed out the Town Council had also rejected lighting in the conservation area.

Cllr Lowe thought the lighting may have some effect on drivers and the visibility of the traffic light.
Cllr Lucas said she did not not like the swan neck lighting that was on other shops like Cavells and the Indian Restaurant  and Swans and wondered if Rutland County County Council had granted planning permission.

Mr & Mrs Hall Planning Application Oakham Town Council APP/2010/1183/JM

Mr & Mrs Andrew Hall Planning Application Oakham Town Council APP/2010/1183/JM
Construction of single storey extension to front (west) elevation of 9 Noel Avenue.

Cllr Alf Dewis declared an Personal  prejudicial Interest by marriage and left the room for a couple of minutes.
The Clerk said this was typical of what had been done all over that area and the councillors recommended  approval.

Marston's Inns and Taverns Hawksmead Planning Application Oakham Town Council

Marston's Inns and Taverns Planning Hawksmead Application Oakham Town Council

Oakham Town Council last night recommended approval of application APP/2010/1183/JM

The council approved the application subject Rutland County Council obtaining 106 payments for public transport, all this talk of 106 payments for public transport we will all soon be able to enjoy a night out of Oakham and return by public transport.

They also had concerns over the size of the children's garden and access, along with parking "only 59 spaces" I am sure most people would not approve of the mix of pub, family restaurant  and drink driving.

I agree the two disabled parking spaces are a long way from the entrance.

It was also interesting to note shown on the same plan was details of a hotel next door which seemed to confuse some councillors.

Council Lucas gave a long speech in which she said she was sorry, no I am not sorry, I support this application we don't have any family run establishment in Oakham"

After the meeting I visited the Hornblower just a stones throw from the Town Council Office, managed by a married couple who have children and offer a very good food and a  family environment throughout the day.

Oakham Town Council Council Planning Application APP/2010/1178/APB

Oakham Town Council Council Planning Application APP/2010/1178/APB

Mr Charles McCreath has applied to fell 3 Pine Trees at the front of his home.

Cllr Lucas pointed out this Bungalow was built in the middle of Rutland original arboretum.

Councillors decided to recommend the removal of the tree closest to the property and the other two should be pruned and managed.