District councillor for Sutton, Mepal, Witcham, and Wentworth (East Cambridgeshire District Council) and county councillor for Coveney, Little Downham, Mepal, Pymoor, Sutton, Wardy Hill, Way Head, Witcham, and Witchford (Cambridgeshire County Council)
East Cambridgeshire District Council has published the following planning applications in the Sutton division.
23/00120/FUL Little Downham Land north east of 1 Seventh Drove Little Downham Demolition of an existing dwelling and erection of detached dwelling and garage. Change of use of agricultural land.
22/01424/FUL Sutton 28 The Orchards Sutton CB6 2PX Proposed rendering to the front and rear of dwelling.
23/00121/FUL Witcham Yew Tree House 2 Silver Street Witcham Conversion of outbuilding to studio annex ancillary to main dwelling.
You can find further information on the district council’s planning pages. If you would like to respond formally to the council about any planning application, please write to the district council and not to me. You can comment
online using the council’s public access web page (the link above);
East Cambridgeshire District Council has published the following related planning applications in the Sutton division.
23/00080/OUT Sutton Land adjacent to 152 High Street Sutton Construction of a pair of semi-detached dwellings and associated works.
23/00097/FUL Sutton Watergull House 26 The America Sutton Replacement double garage with sun room to garden and new porch to front door of dwelling.
You can find further information on the district council’s planning pages. If you would like to respond formally to the council about any planning application, please write to the district council and not to me. You can comment
online using the council’s public access web page (the link above);
East Cambridgeshire District Council has published the following related planning applications in the Sutton division.
23/00056/FUL Little Downham 24 Straight Furlong Pymoor CB6 2EG Single storey extensions to side and rear including re-roofing with external alterations.
You can find further information on the district council’s planning pages. If you would like to respond formally to the council about any planning application, please write to the district council and not to me. You can comment
online using the council’s public access web page (the link above);
Cllr Alex Beckett and Cllr Neil Shailer, chair and vice-chair of Highways and Transport Committee at Cambridgeshire County Council, have issued the following statement today.
“In the winter a lot more road defects and potholes form, and this is being seen across the country. This is due to wet and freezing weather causing those worn areas of road and pavement surfaces to break up.
“We know how important our roads are, which is why we carry out regular inspections of our roads, bridges, cycleways and footpaths. Defects identified and reported to us are repaired as quickly as possible.
“We have increased the number of gangs dealing with both temporary and permanent fixes, and we are using our two dragon patchers.
“Our dedicated highway inspectors are working hard to keep the roads safe, but we can’t be everywhere at all times, which is why we encourage the public to report any potholes or highway faults using our online tool. It’s easy to use and flags any faults which have not yet been marked. We would rather have multiple reports of the same fault,than none at all – https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/highwayfaults
“After the cold spell at the end of last year, it can take time for damage in the road to go on and form into potholes. We’d urge drivers to be vigilant over the next few weeks and report any faults to us.”
Cambridgeshire County Council pothole facts
We fixed more than 45,000 potholes last year. Last week our dragon patchers repaired 700 defects in three days.
In general terms, if a pothole is large and deep, we will fix it within five days. If it is smaller and less of a hazard, we will fix it within 21 days.
We mark up the potholes in different ways. Those repaired in five days are not marked as our repair is immediate. Yellow means we will repair it in 21 days. We always aim to fix potholes within five and 21 days.
We aim to fix emergency faults as soon as possible, and always within five days.
We always aim to repair potholes with a permanent fix first time. However, in the winter this can be difficult due to the weather and numbers of potholes. At this time of year, we sometimes have to make temporary fixes to keep people safe, to keep up with the numbers, and because road conditions are too wet for permanent repairs. Permanent fixes will then be programmed in and delivered when the weather allows.
The total amount of money we have specifically to fix potholes is £2.2million. This is part of a larger highway maintenance budget which includes planned maintenance, patching, drain clearing etc—around £30million per year for maintenance of 4,500km of road. The average cost of fixing a pothole is £42.
East Cambridgeshire District Council has published the following related planning applications in the Sutton division.
23/00011/VAR Little Downham Land south east of Guildacre Mill Hill Little Downham To vary condition 1 (development to be carried out in accordance with the drawings and documents listed) and 9 (the development to be used for personal equine use and not for commercial purpose) of previously approved 22/00555/FUL for change of use of land to equestrian use.
23/00012/FUL Wentworth Witcham Toll Service Station Ely Road Witcham Toll Formation of jet wash bay including 2.7m high screens.
23/00005/FUL Witchford Land west of 163 West Fen Road Ely Change of use from agricultural to enclosed dog walking field.
You can find further information on the district council’s planning pages. If you would like to respond formally to the council about any planning application, please write to the district council and not to me. You can comment
online using the council’s public access web page (the link above);
Dews Coaches have announced bus timetable changes with effect from tomorrow Tuesday 3 January. These will affect the Ely Zipper 2 all along the route from Chatteris to Ely and back, all day.
The new timetable is as follows.
The route now includes a school service to and from Ely College at the beginning and end of the school day.
From Sunday 1 January until further notice, Cambridgeshire County Council cannot accept unwanted upholstered furniture for disposal.
If you have any upholstered funiture that you no longer need, the following charities accept furniture in good condition for resale and reuse.
Emmaus 01223 863657
Sue Ryder Ely 01353 659266
Cambridge Re-Use 01223 576535
Other charities in the Cambridge area (EACH, British Heart Foundation) will also accept used furniture in good condition. Some may require that the fire safety label is still in place.
East Cambridgeshire District Council has published the following related planning application in the Sutton division.
22/01186/FUL Sutton The Bungalow 1 Fieldgate Sutton Single storey rear extension, re- roof side extension, new porch canopy, internal and external alterations and new driveway/ access, alterations to existing outbuilding.
You can find further information on the district council’s planning pages. If you would like to respond formally to the council about any planning application, please write to the district council and not to me. You can comment
online using the council’s public access web page (the link above);
A reminder that East Cambridgeshire District Council is consulting residents on the installation of CCTV in taxis and private hire vehicles.
The Government’s Department for Transport published new Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards in July 2020. It says:
“All licensing authorities should consult to identify if there are local circumstances which indicate that the installation of CCTV in vehicles would have either a positive or an adverse net effect on the safety of taxi and private hire vehicle users, including children or vulnerable adults, and taking into account potential privacy issues.”
The Government expects its recommendations to be implemented by licensing authorities, such as East Cambridgeshire District Council, unless there is a compelling local reason not to.
The Council is inviting members of the trade, the public, and stakeholders to comment on the proposals, by 3:00PM on Monday 13 March 2023.
East Cambridgeshire District Council has published the following related planning applications in the Sutton division.
22/01060/FUL Little Downham Land adjacent 2A Black Bank Road Little Downham Proposed tractor store (revised scheme of previously approved 21/01035/FUL).
22/01365/FUL Little Downham Land north east of 11 Black Bank Road Little Downham Siting and use of five container units as office and associated works (retrospective).
22/0106/FUL Little Downham 8 Bury Green Little Downham CB6 2UH Proposed two storey rear extension, garage conversion, double garage to front and internal alterations.
22/01441/FUL Little Downham Unit 1 Black Bank Road Little Downham Building for sake brewery (retrospective).
22/01472/AGN Little Downham Mount Pleasant Farm 66-68 Main Street Pymoor Agricultural store building for farm equipment and implements.
22/01310/FUL Little Downham Black Bank Business Centre Black Bank Road Little Downham Change of use of land to commercial self-storage including siting and use of self-storage containers; siting and use of mobile structures associated with existing Business Centre activities; associated works. Proposed landscaping works (retrospective).
22/01453/FUL Little Downham 6 Second Drove Little Downham CB6 2UD Construction of first floor extension above existing flat roof extension, addition of 2 pitched dormers on front elevation and internal alterations to layout.
22/01421/AGN Little Downham CN Seeds Ltd 18 Main Street Pymoor Agricultural produce /machinery store.
22/01418/FUL Mepal 16A Bridge Road Mepal CB6 2AR Proposed first floor side extension, porch and partial over-cladding of existing brick walls at first floor level.
22/01138/FUL Sutton 32 The Brook Sutton CB6 2QQ Loft conversion.
22/01351/FUL Wentworth The White House Church Road Wentworth CB6 3QE New garden brick wall (boundary wall).
22/01408/FUL Witchford 28 Manor Close Witchford CB6 2JB New access, involving lowered kerb, vehicle hardstanding and fencing.
You can find further information on the district council’s planning pages. If you would like to respond formally to the council about any planning application, please write to the district council and not to me. You can comment
online using the council’s public access web page (the link above);
