A planning meeting of Shillington Parish Council will be held on Tuesday 22nd March 2022 at 19:45 at The Congregational Church, Church Street, Shillington. The Agenda is set out below.
The Public and Press are invited to attend the meeting.
Helen Smith, Clerk to the Council
1) To receive apologies for absence.
2) To receive declaration of any interests in items on the agenda as required by the Shillington Parish Council Code of Conduct for Members and by the Localism Act 2011.
Adjournment for Public to make comment:
Standing Orders will be suspended for a short period for members of the public to address the Council in relation to the business on the agenda or request matters to be discussed at a subsequent meeting.
3) Land off Hillfoot Road, Shillington (Thomas’ Meadow) – Presentation by e.c.f. (acting on behalf of Canton Ltd) in respect of bringing forward a planning application for a small, and yet to be determined, number of self-build homes on a parcel of the land on the southern edge of the site. Discussions to include:
- The long-term ownership of the remaining open space and whether it can be held in perpetuity by the community moving forward, and suitable arrangements for that.
- Whether the preference would be for the area be kept natural or for a more curated space with features including ponds, seating etc.
- How local preferences on design can help to set parameters for any proposed self-build properties.
4) New / Revised Applications to be considered: (Click on application reference to view documents online)
a) CB/22/00679/OUT – Land adj. to 70 Hanscombe End Road, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3NB. Outline Application: Development of up to 72 houses to include up to 35 self-build, custom build and/or small/medium sized enterprise units with all matters reserved except access.
For Information Only: Greenwoods Development
The Parish Council is aware that the Greenwoods development project team are holding public exhibition events at Capability House, Wrest Park on Thursday 24 March (4pm to 8pm) and Saturday 26 March (10am to 2pm) to provide information on their updated proposals.
Please note that this development will not be on the agenda for discussion at a Parish Council meeting until Central Bedfordshire Council notify that a planning application has been made.