Home farm stakeholder Group 18 October - minutes

Home Farm Stakeholder Group

Minutes of Meeting 6 : 18 November 2010 held at 6.00pm at Cranfield Methodist Church.

In attendance: Martin Wright (MW), Sue Clark (SC), Lionel Cooper (LC), Marjorie Cotton (MC), Jo Moore (JM), Anne Sammé (AS), Hannah Pattinson (HP), Trevor Dimmock (TD), Stephen Hobbs (SH), Janet Orchart (JO), Gerry O’Mara (GO), Lyn Davis (LD), Ravi Verma (RV), Cllr Alan Bastable (AB).

		Action
1.	Apologies for Absence Gary Surkitt Cllr Ken Matthews AS explained that she would be leaving Central Bedfordshire Council shortly, and so introduced Hannah Pattinson, a Senior Planner, who would be taking on the role of co-ordinating the Stakeholder Group.  Hannah is based at Priory House and her contact details are Hannah.pattinson@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk, tel 0300 300 4432.
2.	Minutes of Previous Meeting Agreed.
3.	Matters Arising Publicity for Planning Applications –use of Budgens.  A Master Plan illustration has been placed at the rear of the store in the only location made available to Persimmon.  MW intends to update the content as works progress.  SC said she would place an item in the Cranfield Express to advertise this. Timetabling of Works – MW advised (1) that the archaeological investigations will continue until end 2010.  (2) Off site works are also under way off Court Road where a haul road has been created to enable the creation of lakes to dispose of surface water from the site.  This will later become a recreational facility. (3) The Lodge Road S278 highway works will commence early January and are anticipated to take 8 – 16 weeks.  SC queried whether the road would be closed, and LD asked for good notification for residents, including those in Villa Park.  MW anticipated road closures unnecessary but narrowing to single lane should suffice. (4) Persimmon anticipate a start on site early 2011, across the charity land.  They still propose to use this as a means to create the main spine road and for access until occupation in that phase precludes by which time it is anticipated the spine road surface will be complete except for final finish.  Persimmon hope for first occupations by end of 2011, and anticipate development of the charity land will take around 15 months to complete. AS reported back on archaeological issues.  There had been no significant finds yet, but many less important pieces have been retrieved and will later be catalogued.  The Archaeologist has confirmed there will be “outreach” if there are any significant discoveries.  It has been suggested to the project manager, Joe Abrams, that perhaps he could speak to the Stakeholder Group once finds have been collated. Meetings for 2011 now fixed as per list at end of these minutes.  To be held at the Methodist Church at 6pm.	SC MW to ensure resident notification undertaken
4.	Submission of Reserved Matters Applications AS updated the group on the status of the various planning applications. Phase 1 residential – CB/10/01384 approved 21.07.10 Phase 2 residential – CB/10/02546 approved 04.11.10 Almshouses – CB/10/03467pending.  A traditional design is evolving and revised elevations are expected to be submitted shortly.  Consultaton will be undertaken with the PC once received. Community Building – CB/10/03469 pending Pavilion – CB/10/03466 pending Landscaping – details for whole site – submitted as three applications.  Phase 1 and 2 each relate to the two residential phases (CB/10/3462 and 3463), and a third phase for open space linked to the pavilion application.	AS to ensure case officer aware
5.	Any Other Business AS commented that the intention of CBC was to continue with the meetings being restricted to Stakeholder members only, but very willing to send out minutes to all on request.  TD queried whether the issues about landscaping around Ivy House had been resolved.  AS to query with case officer.  (Note following meeting – the inconsistency in plans will be pursued and additional landscaping ensured on the Landscape Reserved Matters drawings.) SC had a question from the PC – how will the 106 monies be split for highways projects, as the PC wants to pursue the need for a cycle track to the university site and intends to broker discussions with the university.  AS explained the 106 had been intentionally non committal because of the need to assess the funding options at the time, especially regarding any possible upgrading.  MC enquired about health funding through the 106 since the project for a new surgery for Cranfield has now been abandoned by the PCT. AS explained that the funding would have contributed towards the new surgery costs, but CBC is powerless to bring the surgery forward.  However, the PCT will be advised once 106 funds have been paid over, and every attempt will be made to ensure an appropriate spend of the funding at that time.  (Any such monies not spent after the defined time period of 5 years from the date of payment will need to be refunded to the developer.)  A number of members commented on how essential it is to expand facilities at the present surgery.	AS
7.	The meeting closed at 6.45pm. Next Meeting – 20 January 2011 at Cranfield Methodist Church at 6pm

Forthcoming meetings for 2011: 20 January, 24 March, 19 May, 21 July, 22 September, 17 November.