CVAG February 2010 Newsletter 4

Dear Members and Supporters

This is the fourth newsletter this year, and we thought you would like to hear of a major success in our attempts to preserve the character of our village.

Sanctuary loses its appeal

In the report dismissing the Sanctuary appeal against refusal of planning permission for a substantial nursing home in Sandhurst Road the Planning Inspector said “the proposed scheme would have an unacceptably dominating appearance that would have a harmful impact upon the pleasant, low key, residential character of this part of Sandhurst Road.” The Inspector commented that the scheme would “have a harmful impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area”.

It was noted that the increased traffic from staff working there, particularly during the night time change of shift, would have an adverse effect on the residents of Shaw Close, a quiet residential cul-de-sac.

Crowthorne Village Design Statement (VDS), which was prepared by CVAG with guidance from local residents on future developments in Crowthorne, was also considered by the Planning Inspector. The Inspector noted that, because it was the subject of consultation, it carried weight as a material consideration.

 

Carole Doran, secretary of CVAG, who spoke at the appeal on behalf of CVAG, said, “We all thought the proposed building was too large for that location so it’s good to hear that the Inspector agreed”.

Crowthorne Parish Council who originally recommended refusal of this application also spoke at the appeal hearing. Tina Mackenzie-Boyle, chairman of Crowthorne Parish Council said, “The Inspector’s decision completely vindicates the council’s original recommendation that this application be refused”

The Iron Duke development plans.

Since the developers held their consultative meetings CVAG have been informed that the designs are being redrawn with an intention of answering the many concerns raised by villagers who attended. The developers now plan to submit their Planning Application in about a fortnight but before that date will display the revised drawings in the empty shop by the Iron Duke.

Site Allocations Development Plan Document (SADPD)

The (SADPD) allocate possible sites to accommodate growth in Bracknell Forest during the period up to 2026, as required by the Government’s Regional Spatial Strategy (South East Plan).

CVAG have received a letter from BFC seeking our views through a number of questions about the best approach to this end. We urge you all to put forward your views and, if you wish, to give CVAG a copy of these.

The questionnaire, together with a summary leaflet and supporting evidence can be downloaded from the BFC where you can also see the supporting documents the supporting documents.. Eight areas are shown. Area 3 is part, but not all, of the old TRL site and area 2 is Broadmoor.

There are show eight areas and one (area 3) is part, but not all, of the old TRL site and the other (area 2) Broadmoor Hospital. The TRL development cannot take up the whole of the site as it is protected by the SPA legislation. The other concretes over most of Broadmoor farm and is very close to the SPA

There will be two exhibitions in Crowthorne and a chance to discus the plans. The first at the Morgan Centre on Thursday March 18th 10am to 1pm and then Crowthorne Baptist Church on Saturday March 27th 10am to 1pm. Planning officers will be at the meetings to explain the issues in more detail.

The questionnaire is at

http://consult.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/portal/planning/sadpd/sadpd_participation?tab=files

 

Keeping Our Village Tidy.

Two members of CVAG committee attend the Crowthorne Neighbourhood Action Group (CNAG). This group is composed of Councillors, residents and the police and deals with certain matters referred to below. All attendees from Crowthorne and Wokingham Without have been tasked with the job of collecting evidence to take to the next meeting concerning three main priorities. These are

  1. Anti social behaviour.
  2. Speeding.
  3. Police on the streets.

If any of you, our members and supporters, wish to bring any worries on these subjects to our attention we will be able to present solid evidence to the above group. We must have specific evidence to take to the meeting. It is no good just telling us “there is a problem”. We need dates, times and location and a photograph a description of the particular problem of which you are aware.

(E.g. Broken glass left on grass by the toddler’s play area in the Morgan Rec, photo attached timed at 10:15 21st February 2010)

You should email Carole with these reports. Alternatively, you may ask a question about this matter.carole@cvag.gov.uk

CVAG AGM

This is to give notice announcing the 2010 AGM on Tuesday 13th April at 7.30pm at Woodmancote. Proposals for nominees from the "general membership" will be required with a proposal and two seconders by 30th March 2010. (see attached form)]

The Agenda for the AGM is attached..

 

 

 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

 

The Annual General Meeting of CVAG will be held on Tuesday 13th April 2010 starting at

7.30 p.m. at Woodmancote, Pinewood Avenue, Crowthorne, RG45 6RQ.

 

AGENDA

 

1.             Registration and apologies for absence.

 

2.             Hon. Chairman’s welcome comments.

 

3.             Hon. Secretary’s report of the work of CVAG for 2009/2010.

 

4.             Hon. Treasurer’s Financial Statement for 2009/2010

 

5.             Election of Committee for 2010/2011

                If 12 or fewer nominations have been accepted the nominees will take office immediately.

                If the count of the election ballot is known the elected Committee members will be announced

                – else the arrangements for the identification of the result of the election will be identified.

 

6.             Proposal for the appointment of the Independent Financial Examiner for 20010/2011.

 

7.             Future dates.

 

8.             Any other business previously notified to the Hon. Sec. 48 hours in advance.

                        Business not notified in advance will be accepted at the absolute discretion of the Chair only.

 

Members of CVAG as registered with the Hon. Membership Sec. may comment and vote on matters relating to this Agenda. Other interested parties may be present but may only comment at the sole discretion of the Chairman.

OR [Guests and non-members are most welcome but are not eligible to take part in the formal business.]

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It is anticipated that the CVAG AGM will last approximately 30 minutes and will be followed by a Public Meeting

 

 

PUBLIC MEETING

 

Following the AGM there will be an open discussion of any relevant matters of concern to villagers and in particular those related to proposed developments.

 

 

 

 

 

NOMINATION FOR COMMITTEE 2010-2011

 

I nominate the following for election as a Committee Member of CVAG:

 

 

Name* ………………………………….…..                Title:  Mr  Mrs  Ms  Other …..

 

 

My Name*           …………………………………...     Title:  Mr  Mrs  Ms  Other …..

 

 

Signature              …………………………………        Date:  ………………………

 

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We second the nomination above:

 

 

My Name*           …………………………………...     Title:  Mr  Mrs  Ms  Other …..

 

 

Signature              …………………………………        Date:  ………………………

 

 

My Name*           …………………………………...     Title:  Mr  Mrs  Ms  Other …..

 

 

Signature              …………………………………        Date:  ………………………

 

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I accept the nomination above:

 

 

Signature              …………………………………        Date:  ………………………

 

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*The Nominee, Proposer and Seconders shall be paid up members of CVAG.

 

Nominations shall be received by the Secretary CVAG at the address:

Mrs Carole Doran

Hon. Secretary CVAG

133 Dukes Ride

RG45 6DP

 

The closing date for the receipt of nominations is      30th March 2010