Agenda, decisions and minutes

Councillor Gordon Norrie

Councillor Karen Roberts

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Gordon Norrie and Karen Roberts.  Councillor Peter Fookes attended as alternate for Councillor Roberts.

Councillor Martin Curry declared a personal interest in Item 3. He remained in the room but did not vote.

Councillor Martin Curry declared a personal interest in Item 3 as a non-executive Director for Broomleigh.  He remained in the room but did not vote.

CONFIRMED

RESOLVEDthat the Minutes of the meeting held on 17 December 2009 be confirmed and signed as a true record.

RESOLVED that the applications referred to in the Chief Planner’s

report be determined as follows, subject to the amendments (if any) and the reasons for permission or refusal specified.

(Applications submitted by the London Borough of Bromley)

(Applications meriting special consideration)

REFUSED

(09/02078/FULL1) Demolition of existing nursery buildings and erection of detached part one/two storey building, associated play areas, car parking, cycle parking and refuse store at Cannock House Day Nursery, Hawstead Lane, Orpington. 

Oral representations in objection to the application were received at the meeting.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE REFUSED for the following reasons:-

1. The site is located within the Green Belt and this form of development is considered to be inappropriate and the Council sees no very special circumstances which might justify the grant of planning permission to a development which will result in a loss of openness, harm to the character and appearance of the Green Belt, contrary to Policy G1 of the Unitary Development Plan.

2. The proposed development would be detrimental to the amenities of the neighbouring residential properties particularly by means of noise and disturbance contrary to Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan.

Councillor Dean's vote against refusal was noted.

DEFERRED

(09/03152/FULL1) Roof alterations incorporating front and rear dormer extensions/three storey side/rear extension and conversion to form 1 three bedroom dwelling, 1 studio flat and 1 one bedroom and 2 two bedroom flats with 3 car parking spaces and cycle/refuse stores at 6 Padua Road, Penge, London SE20.

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting.

It was reported that further objections to the application had been received.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that the application be DEFERRED, without prejudice to any future consideration, to:-

•  reduce the number of units; and

•  increase the car parking from 3 to 4 spaces.

Councillor Dean's vote against deferral was noted.

REFUSED

(09/03167/FULL1) Two detached two storey three bedroom dwellings with 4 car parking spaces and cycle store on land adjacent to 19 Daleside Close at Land rear of 104-108 Windsor Drive, Daleside Close, Orpington.

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting.

It was reported that further objections to the application had been received.

It was also reported that a revised site map had been circulated to Members.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE REFUSED for the following reason:-

1. The proposal constitutes a cramped overdevelopment of the site out of character with the locality and contrary to Policy H7 and BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan.

PERMISSION

(09/03260/FULL6) Single storey side extensions and pitched roof to existing garage at Turpington Farm House,

146 Southborough Lane, Bromley.

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting.

Members having considered the report and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

DETAILS APPROVED

(09/03314/DET) Details of appearance, layout and scale of outline permission ref 09/01137 granted for 69 flats with car parking at Garrard House, 2-6 Homesdale Road, Bromley.

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that APPROVAL BE GIVEN as recommended in the report of the Chief Planner.

PERMISSION

(09/03367/FULL6) 3 front dormer extensions and front porch canopy at Hope Cottage, Grays Road, Westerham.

Oral representations in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Bloomfield in support of the application were received at the meeting.

Members having considered the report and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

PERMISSION

(09/03440/FULL6) Ground and first floor side extension at 25 Warren Road, Orpington.

It was reported that the adjacent school had no significant objections.

Members having considered the report, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

PERMISSION

(09/03467/EXTEND) Application to extend time limit for implementing permission ref. 06/01742 for the demolition of existing building and redevelopment for mixed use with office/B1 at ground floor and 12 residential starter homes on three storeys over to include 2 parking spaces, cycle provision and refuse storage at 37 London Road, Bromley.

Members having considered the report, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

DEFERRED

(09/03496/EXTEND) Extension of time limit for implementation of permission ref. 06/03806 granted for two bedroom chalet dwelling at 2 Pondfield Road, Orpington.

The Chief Planner clarified the position of the proposed development on the site map contained within the report.

Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED that the application BE DEFERRED without prejudice to any future consideration to:-

•  to seek either to remove or obscure glazing to the window in the rear elevation; and

•  to seek screening between the development and boundary with Lovibonds Avenue.

Councillors Dean, Evans and Jenkins voted against deferral.

(Applications recommended for permission, approval or consent)

PERMISSION

(09/03107/FULL2) Description amended to read 'Change of use of unit 5 from office (Class B1) to (Class B1) office and (Class D1) non residential institution, air conditioning unit on rear elevation at Unit 5, Archers Court,

48 Masons Hill, Bromley’.

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting.

Members having considered the report and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Chief Planner with condition 4 amended to read:-

'4. The use shall not operate before 09.30am and after 8.00pm on Monday to Saturday and not before 11am and after 5pm on Sundays. The use shall not operate on any Bank/Public Holidays, Christmas Day or Good Friday.

Reason: In order to comply with Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.'

PERMISSION

(10/00027/FULL1) Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of detached two storey block with accommodation in roof space comprising of 2 studio flats and 3 one bedroom flats with new vehicular access and 4 car parking spaces to rear and one car parking space with associated bin store to front at 65 Grosvenor Road, West Wickham.

Comments from the Metropolitan Police were reported at the meeting.

Members having considered the report, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report of the Chief Planner with the addition of a further condition to read:-

"10. The development hereby permitted shall incorporate measures to minimise the risk of crime and to meet the specific needs of the application site and the development. Details of these measures shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of the development hereby permitted and implemented in accordance with the approved details. The security measures to be implemented in compliance with this condition shall seek to achieve the "Secured by Design" accreditation awarded by the Metropolitan Police.

Reason: In the interest of security and crime prevention and to accord with Policies H7 and BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan."

Consideration now can be given to the following:

PERMISSION

(09/03362) Detached two storey five bedroom house

withroofspace accommodation and integral garage at

11 The Glen, Orpington.

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

CONSERVATION AREA CONSENT GRANTED

(09/03535) Demolition of existing dwelling CONSERVATION AREA CONSENT at 11 The Glen, Orpington.

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that CONSERVATION AREA CONSENT BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the condition set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

A planning application at the neighbouring site will be considered at the same Plans Sub-Committee and it is expedient that both applications are considered at the same time.

PERMISSION

(09/03544) Detached four bedroom two storey dwelling with integral garage at 13 The Glen, Orpington.

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting.

Members having considered the report and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions and informative set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

CONSERVATION AREA CONSENT GRANTED

(09/03545) Demolition of existing two storey dwelling CONSERVATION AREA CONSENT at 13 The Glen, Orpington.

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting.

Members having considered the report and representations, RESOLVED that CONSERVATION AREA CONSENT BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the condition set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

(Applications recommended for refusal or disapproval of details)

NO FURTHER ACTION SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING ALONG THE SIDE AND REAR BOUNDARIES OF THE SITE

(DRR/10/00020) Alleged deposit of material and raising of ground levels in rear garden at 13 Woodlands Road, Bromley.

Oral representations in favour of enforcement action were received at the meeting.

Members having considered the report and representations, RESOLVED that NO FURTHER ACTION BE TAKEN SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING ALONG THE SIDE AND REAR BOUNDARIES OF THE SITE.

AUTHORITY GIVEN TO ENTER LAND TO CARRY OUT NECESSARY WORKS - COSTS INCURRED TO BE RECOVERED FROM THE OWNER/ LEASHOLDER TOGETHER WITH A LEGAL CHARGE REGISTERED.

(DRR/10/00021) 2 storey rear extension and conversion into 5 flats at 39 Selby Road, London SE20.

Oral representations in favour of enforcement action were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Tom Papworth in favour of enforcement action were received at the meeting.

It was also reported that in respect of the ongoing prosecution action, the Court agreed to adjourn the matter for a further two months due to the owner’s continued ill-health.

Members having considered the report and representations, RESOLVED that AUTHORITY BE GIVEN TO ENTER THE LAND AND CARRY OUT THE NECESSARY WORKS IN DEFAULT TO SECURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT NOTICES AND THE COST INCURRED BE RECOVERED FROM THE OWNER/LEASEHOLDER TOGETHER WITH A LEGAL CHARGE REGISTERED.

BREACH OF CONDITION NOTICE TO BE ISSUED

(DRR/10/00022) Breach of condition relating to the floodlights on the all weather sports pitch at The Ravensbourne School, Hayes Lane, Hayes, Bromley.

Oral representations in favour and against a breach of condition notice being issued were received at the meeting.

Members having considered the report and representations, RESOLVED that A BREACH OF CONDITION NOTICE BE ISSUED TO SECURE COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITION 8 OF PLANNING PERMISSION REF. 91/01549.

Councillor Robert Evans' vote against the Breach of Condition Notice being issued was noted.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS TO BE RESUMED TO SECURE COMPLIANCE WITH EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT NOTICE.

IF NOTICE NOT COMPLIED WITH WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF THE PROSECUTION AUTHORITY WAS GIVEN TO ENTER THE LAND TO CARRY OUT WORKS IN DEFAULT AND A CHARGE TO BE PLACED ON THE LAND

(DRR/10/00023) Over height wall and fence at Meadowcroft, Berrys Green Road, Cudham.

Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Bloomfield in support of the recommendation were received at the meeting.

Members having considered the report and representations, RESOLVED that:-

1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS BE RESUMED TO SECURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT NOTICE. 

2. IN THE EVENT OF THE NOTICE NOT BEING COMPLIED WITH WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF THE PROSECUTION, AUTHORITY BE GIVEN TO ENTER THE LAND AND CARRY OUT WORKS IN DEFAULT TO REDUCE THE HEIGHT OF THE WALL TO NO MORE THAN 1M AND REMOVE THE RAILINGS OR RELOCATE AT LEAST 2M BACK FROM THE FRONT BOUNDARY AND A CHARGE BE PLACED ON THE LAND.

ORDER CONFIRMED

(TPO 2341) Objections to Tree Preservation Order 2341 at 42 Durham Avenue, Bromley.

Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED that Tree Preservation Order 2341 relating to two oak trees in the garden of 42A Durham Avenue BE CONFIRMED as recommended in the report of the Chief Planner.

ORDER CONFIRMED

(TPO 2346) Objections to Tree Preservation Order 2346 at 14 Tubbenden Lane, Orpington.

Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED that Tree Preservation Order 2346 relating to one beech tree BE CONFIRMED as recommended in the report of the Chief Planner.

ENFORCEMENT ACTION AUTHORISED BY CHIEF PLANNER UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY