Agenda, decisions and minutes

COUNCILLOR RUSSELL JACKSON

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Russell Jackson.

NONE

There were no declarations of interest.

CONFIRMED

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 16 August 2012 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

(Applications submitted by the London Borough of Bromley)

(Applications meriting special consideration)

PERMISSION

Description of application - Single storey rear extension. RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION.

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

PERMISSION

Description of application - Conversion and refurbishment of former public house into a single five bedroom family dwelling including partial demolition of single storey rear elements and addition of single storey extension and elevational alterations.  2 four bedroom detached dwellings and 1 five bedroom detached dwelling on land at ‘The Widmore’ with associated accesses, parking areas and landscaping.

It was reported that the area site plan on page 22 of the report, should have included the site marked as 'Bird in Hand (PH)'.

Oral representations in support of the application were received. 

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

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

REFUSED

Details of application - Residential scheme consisting of 9 dwellings (8 x 4 bed houses and 1 x 3 bed house), together with associated car parking, landscaping and ancillary development.

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

Comments from Ward Member Councillor Julian Benington 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 reasons set out in the report of the Chief Planner with the addition of the following reason:-

4  The proposed development would be out of character with the surrounding area thereby contrary to Policy H7 of the Unitary Development Plan.

REFUSED

Details of application - Part one/two storey and first floor front/side/rear extension.  RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION.

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

Comments from Ward Member Councillor John Ince were reported.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE REFUSED as recommended, for the reasons set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

PERMISSION

Description of application - Demolition of car showroom and ancillary building.  Change of use of industrial building (including car sales/showroom/repairs) to warehouse/storage and distribution with elevational alterations and perimeter fencing.

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

Comments from Ward Member Councillor Peter Morgan in support of the application were reported.

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.

(Applications recommended for permission, approval or consent)

PERMISSION

Description of application - Part one/two storey side and rear extension to enclose existing swimming pool and alterations to front and rear elevations.

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

Comments from the Council's Tree Officer were reported.

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 - Two storey side extension.

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 - Addition of first floor and roof alterations to form 2 storey dwelling and elevational alterations.

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

Details of application - Demolition of existing workshop/office (Class B1) building and erection of single storey office (Class B1) building.

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

Comments from Ward Member Councillor David McBride in support of the application were reported.

It was also 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 and informatives set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

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(Applications recommended for refusal or disapproval of details)

TPO NOT CONFIRMED

Legal advice was given concerning possible consequences to the Council should Members be minded to confirm the TPO or not.

Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED that TPO 2477 relating to one oak tree NOT BE CONFIRMED as recommended in the report of the Chief Planner.