Agenda, decisions and minutes

Councillor Kate Lymer – alternate: Councillor Harry Stranger

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Kate Lymer; Councillor Harry Stranger acted as alternate.

None

There were no declarations of interest.

Confirmed

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 15 April 2010 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

(Applications submitted by the London Borough of Bromley)

(Applications meriting special consideration)

REFUSED

Description of application - Change of use of agricultural buildings to Class B1/B8 commercial use including elevational alterations and ancillary car and van parking spaces.

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

Comments from Ward Member, Councillor Peter Fortune in objection to the application were reported at the meeting.

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

1. The intensity of the use of the site by virtue of the number of different activities involved unrelated to agriculture would be contrary to Policy G1 of the Unitary Development Plan.

2. The proposal would have a detrimental impact on the setting of Crouch Farm and the amenities which the occupiers of that property might reasonably expect to continue to enjoy by reason of disturbance and visual impact.

TEMPORARY PERMISSION FOR TWO YEARS

Description of application - Retention of storage container. RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION.

Members having considered the report and objections RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Chief Planner with condition 1 amended to read:-

"1 The building hereby permitted shall be removed and the land reinstated to its former condition on or before the 17 June 2012.

REASON: In order that the situation can be reconsidered in the light of the circumstances at that time in the interest of the amenities of the area.

PERMISSION

Description of application - Six storey block comprising 12 one bedroom,

19 two bedroom and 1 three bedroom flats (including bicycle parking and refuse/recycling storage within block) and 20 car parking spaces.

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 PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

PERMISSION

Description of application - Change of use from former Royal British Legion Club to convenience food retailer.

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

Comments from Ward Members, Councillors Katy Boughey, Eric Bosshard and Ian Payne were reported at the meeting.

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

It was reported that comments had been received from the Chislehurst Society, the British Legion and Planning Policy Officers.

With regard to the need for a youth club in Chislehurst, Councillor Simon Fawthrop drew Members' attention to the applicant's offer to provide full development management services, including funding of planning, design and project management services as a donation to the Chislehurst community.  Alternatively, the applicant would be prepared to offer a monetary donation of £20,000.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the following conditions and informative:-

1. The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of 3 years, beginning with the date of this decision notice.

REASON: Section 91, Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2.  Before commencement of the use of the land or building hereby permitted parking spaces and/or garages and turning space shall be completed in accordance with the approved details and thereafter shall be kept available for such use and no permitted development whether permitted by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order 1995 (or any Order amending, revoking and re-enacting this Order) or not shall be carried out on the land or garages indicated or in such a position as to preclude vehicular access to  the said land or garages.

REASON: In order to comply with Policy T3 of the Unitary Development Plan and to avoid development without adequate parking or garage provision, which is likely to lead to parking inconvenient to other road users and would be detrimental to amenities and prejudicial to road safety.

3. The use shall not operate before 07:00 nor after 22:00 Monday to Saturday nor before 10:00 or after 22:00 on Sundays.

REASON: In the interests of the amenities of local residents and to comply with Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan.

4. Before any part of the development hereby permitted is first occupied the access to Green Lane shall be provided with 3.3m x 2.4m visibility splays and there shall be no obstruction to visibility in excess of 1.0m in height within these splays except for trees selected by the Local Planning Authority, and which shall be permanently retained thereafter.

REASON:  In order to comply with Policy T18 of the Unitary Development Plan and in the interest of pedestrian and vehicular safety.

5. While the development hereby permitted is being carried out a suitable hardstanding shall be provided with wash-down facilities for cleaning the wheels of vehicles and any accidental accumulation of mud of the highway caused by such vehicles shall be removed without delay  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.4

DEFERRED

Description of application - Demolish existing house and erection of new three storey building comprising five apartments/provision of associated car parking at 12A and 14 Robins Court.

Oral representations in objection to the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Russell Mellor in objection to the application were received at the meeting.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations RESOLVED that the application BE DEFERRED without prejudice to any future consideration to seek a reduction in the number of units by at least one.

PERMISSION

Description of application - Change of use from public house (Class A4) to community hall, meeting rooms and chapel (Class D1).

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 set out in the report of the Chief Planner with the addition of a further condition to read:-

"7 The premises shall be used for social functions on no more than two evenings between Monday and Saturday.

REASON: In the interests of the amenities of neighbouring residents and in order to comply with Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan."

REFUSED AND ENFORCEMENT ACTION AUTHORISED FOR REMOVAL OF DECKING IN EXCESS OF PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT

Description of application - Single storey rear extension and raised patio, steps, balustrade and steps to rear PART RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION.

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

Members having considered the report and representations RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE REFUSED as recommended for the reason set out in the report of the Chief Planner.  IT WAS FURTHER RESOLVED that ENFORCEMENT ACTION BE AUTHORISED TO SEEK THE REMOVAL OF THE DECKING IN EXCESS OF PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT.

PERMISSION

Description of application - Single storey side extension and rear dormer extension and alterations to roof.

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

It was reported that further representations in support of the application had been received from the applicant and a neighbour.

It was reported that the application had been amended by documents received on 2 June 2010.

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.

REFUSED

Description of application - Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a three storey block comprising of 9 three bedroom flats, 9 car parking spaces, cycle and waste stores. OUTLINE APPLICATION.

Oral representations in objection to and in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Gordon Norrie in objection to the application were received at the meeting.  Councillor Gordon Norrie also spoke on behalf of Ward Member, Councillor Julian Benington.

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

It was reported that the application had been amended by documents received on 11 June 2010.

Comments from the Highways Division were reported at the meeting.

The Chief Planner confirmed that a copy of the sightline agreement had been received as stipulated on page 60 of the report (second paragraph of the section headed 'Comments from Consultees').

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

1. The site is within an area of low accessibility to public transport and hence higher than average car ownership and, with the absence of information to the contrary, the potential overspill parking is likely to result in an increase in on-street parking which will interfere with the free flow of traffic to the detriment of road safety contrary to Policies T3 and T18 of the Unitary Development Plan.

2. The lack of adequate provision for pedestrian movement in the vicinity of the development and lack of links to the surrounding footpath network onto Polesteeple Hill would be harmful to the pedestrian environment and therefore contrary to Policy T6 of the Unitary Development Plan.

3. The proposal would be an overdevelopment of the site on land which is not previously developed resulting in a loss of garden land, out of character with the locality thereby detrimental to its visual amenities and character, and would be lacking in adequate amenity space for future occupiers, contrary to Policies H7 and BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and PPS 3.

PERMISSION

Amended description of application - "Extension to provide store room and additional learning support classroom in roof void with two dormers on north western elevation (Amendment to permission ref. 08/03940 granted for part one/two/three storey extension).

It was reported that no objections to the application had been received from Heritage and Urban Design.

Members having considered the report RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the following conditions:-

1. The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of 3 years, beginning with the date of this decision notice.

REASON: Section 91, Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority the materials to be used for the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall as far as is practicable match those of the existing building.

REASON: In order to comply with Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and in the interest of the appearance of the building and the visual amenities of the area.

3. No trees on the site shall be felled, lopped, topped or pruned before or during building operations except with the prior agreement in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Any trees removed or which die through lopping, topping or pruning shall be replaced in the next planting season with trees of such size and species as may be agreed with the Authority.

REASON: In order to comply with Policy NE7 of the Unitary Development Plan and to ensure that as many trees as possible are preserved at this stage, in the interest of amenity.

4. No demolition, site clearance or building works (including trenches, pipelines for services or drains) shall be undertaken until Chestnut Pale fencing not less than 1.2 metres in height has been erected around every tree or tree group on the site shown to be retained on the submitted drawings at the furthest extent of the spread of the canopy of any tree or tree group except where development is hereby permitted within this area.  The fence shall be placed so as to exclude the site of the said development but otherwise as far as possible from the trees.  The areas enclosed by fencing shall not be used for any purpose and no structures, machinery, equipment, materials or spoil shall be stored or positioned within these areas.  Such fencing shall be retained during the course of the building work hereby permitted.

REASON: In order to comply with Policy NE7 of the Unitary Development Plan and to ensure that all existing trees to be retained are adequately protected.

5. No bonfires shall take place within 6 metres of the furthest extent of the spread of the canopy of any tree or tree group shown to be retained on the submitted drawings.

REASON: In order to comply with Policy NE7 of the Unitary Development Plan and to ensure that all existing trees to be retained on the site are adequately protected.

6. No trenches, pipelines  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.10

REFUSED

Description of application - Two storey detached house with integral garage.

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

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

1. The proposal would be an overdevelopment of the site on land which is not previously developed resulting in a loss of garden land, out of character with the locality thereby detrimental to its visual amenities and character, contrary to Policies H7 and BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and PPS 3.

Councillor Peter Dean's vote against refusal was noted.

REFUSED

Description of application - Erection of a detached three bedroom dwelling with integral garage.

Oral representations in objection to and in support of 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 proposal would be an overdevelopment of the site on land which is not previously developed resulting in a loss of garden land, out of character with the locality thereby detrimental to its visual amenities and character, contrary to Policies H7 and BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and PPS 3.

2. The proposed development would result in the loss of an open area which contributes positively to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, thereby contrary to Policies BE11 and H7 of the Unitary Development Plan.

Councillor Peter Dean's vote against refusal was noted.

PERMISSION

Description of application - Canopy shelter and zip wire playing structure with associated fencing.

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

It was reported that no objections to the application had been received from the Advisory Panel for Conservation Areas.

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.

(Applications recommended for permission, approval or consent)

PERMISSION

Description of application - Conversion of 2 storey office and light industrial building to 4 live/work units comprising 2 light industrial units and 2 office units each with residential accommodation.

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

Description of application - First floor extension to provide office accommodation and single storey garage extension.

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

REFUSED

Description of application - Part one/two storey side/rear extension, roof alterations incorporating dormer extensions to provide accommodation in roof space and formation of access onto Leafy Grove.

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

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

1. The proposals represent excessive out of character extensions, harmful to the host dwelling, contrary to Policies H8 and BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan.

PERMISSION

Description of application - Demolition of existing garages and erection of three storey building to provide 2 two bedroom and 2 one bedroom flats together with 4 three bedroom houses and associated off-street parking and cycle and refuse store.

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.

PERMISSION

Description of application - Detached 3/4 storey building to provide classrooms. Incorporation of walk way and car parking spaces.

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 PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

PERMISSION

Description of application - Part one/two storey side, two storey rear extensions.  Single storey rear extension and replacement roof to existing rear extension.  Front porch canopy and front extension to form glazed stairwell.  Enlargement of roof including 3 rear roof lights.

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.

(Applications recommended for refusal or disapproval of details)

REFUSED AND ENFORCEMENT ACTION AUTHORISED TO SEEK A REDUCTION IN THE SIZE OF THE EXTENSION TO WITHIN THE LIMITS OF PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT

Description of application - Single storey rear extension RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION.

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

Members having considered the report, objections and representations RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE REFUSED as recommended for the reason set out in the report of the Chief Planner.  IT WAS FURTHER RESOLVED that ENFORCEMENT ACTION BE AUTHORISED TO SEEK A REDUCTION IN THE SIZE OF THE EXTENSION TO WITHIN THE LIMITS OF PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT.

NO FURTHER ACTION

Oral representations against enforcement action being taken were received. 

Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Mrs Manning against enforcement action being taken were received at the meeting.

Members having considered the report and representations RESOLVED that NO FURTHER ACTION BE TAKEN.

The attached report listed below was not circulated with the published agenda and is now submitted for consideration.

ACTION AUTHORISED UNDER S219 OF THE TCPA 1990 TO UNDERTAKE THE STEPS REQUIRED BY THE NOTICE.

ACTION AUTHORISED TO RECOVER THE REASONABLE COSTS INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE STEPS TAKEN TO COMPLY WITH THE NOTICE FROM THE OWNER, FAILING WHICH, A CHARGE WILL BE ATTACHED TO THE LAND. 

Members having considered the report, RESOLVED that ACTION BE AUTHORISED UNDER S219 OF THE TCPA 1990 FOR THE COUNCIL TO UNDERTAKE THE STEPS REQUIRED BY THE NOTICE.

IT WAS FURTHER RESOLVED THAT ACTION BE AUTHORISED FOR THE COUNCIL TO RECOVER THE REASONABLE COSTS INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE STEPS TAKEN TO COMPLY WITH THE NOTICE FROM THE OWNER, FAILING WHICH, A CHARGE WILL BE ATTACHED TO THE LAND. 

ORDER CONFIRMED

Members having considered the report RESOLVED that Tree Preservation Order No 2350 relating to one cedar tree BE CONFIRMED as recommended in the report of the Chief Planner.

NO REPORTS