Agenda, decisions and minutes

APOLOGY: COUNCILLOR MICHAEL TURNER

SUBSTITUTE: COUNCILLOR ELLIE HARMER

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Michael Turner; Councillor Ellie Harmer acted as substitute.

NONE

No declarations of interest were received.

CONFIRMED

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 30 April 2015 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

REFUSED

Description of application – Change of use of ground and first floor from sports hall (use class D2) to C3, incorporating the existing residential unit in the roof space to form a single 4 bedroom dwelling, new vehicular access on to Bracken Hill Lane and associated replacement fencing.

Oral representations in objection to and in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor William Harmer in objection to the application were received at the meeting.

Comments from Ward Member Councillor Nicky Dykes in objection to the application were reported.

Comments from the Highways Division were also reported.

Councillor Fawthrop suggested that enforcement action be implemented in regard to the possible loss of trees covered by TPOs.

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

1  The proposal would prejudice the amenities of neighbouring residents along Bracken Hill Lane, by reason of additional noise and disturbance resulting from the proposed vehicular access and associated activity, contrary to Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan.

2  The proposal, resulting as it does, in the loss of mature trees and foliage along the boundary with Bracken Hill Lane and replacement by a vehicular access and new fence and gate, would result in an undesirable feature, undermining the established verdant frontage and the character and appearance of the wider street scene, contrary to Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan.

3  The proposed vehicular access would lack adequate sightlines, which would therefore prejudice road safety conditions along Bracken Hill Lane, contrary to Policy T18 of the Unitary Development Plan.

IT WAS FURTHER RESOLVEDthat planning investigations be undertaken to consider potential enforcement action in relation to the possible loss of trees covered by TPOs.

REFUSED

REFUSED

REFUSED

WITHDRAWN BY CHIEF PLANNER

Description of application – Change of use of ground floor from former members social club (Sui generis) to restaurant (Use Class A3) Front elevational changes to incorporate stairs.

THIS REPORT WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE CHIEF PLANNER.

DEFERRED

Description of application – Erection of roof extension over part of building to provide B1(a) office accommodation.

Oral representations in support of 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 await the outcome of the appeal decision concerning ref. 14/04309.

PERMISSION SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR COMPLETION OF A LEGAL AGREEMENT

Description of application – Variation of condition 13 of ref. 14/03324 (granted permission for demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide a four storey building comprising 1,623sqm Class A1 (retail) use at ground floor and 54 residential units at first, second and third floor (8x1 bedroom, 43x2 bedroom and 3x3 bedroom) with associated car parking, landscaping and infrastructure) to amend hours of delivery from between 8am – 6pm to between 7am – 10pm Monday to Saturday and 10am – 5am Sundays and bank holidays

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 SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR COMPLETION OF A SECTION 106 LEGAL AGREEMENT as recommended and subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report of the Chief Planner with condition 13 amended to read:-

’13  There shall be no deliveries to or from the Class A1 retail premises except within the hours of 07:00 to 18:00 Monday to Saturday; or 10:00 to 17:00 on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Reason:  In order to comply with Policy BE1 of the Unitary development Plan and in the interest of the amenities of the area.’

REFUSED

Description of application – creation of enlarged first floor accommodation including increase in roof height, side dormer and rooflights, single storey front/side extension and elevational alterations.

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

Planning officer comments were reported.

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

1  The proposed extension would, by virtue of its size and location, have a detrimental impact on the visual amenity and openness of the Green Belt, thereby contrary to Policy G4 of the Unitary Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework, Section 9 “Protecting Green Belt Land”.

REFUSED

Description of application - Construction of 5 dwellinghouses comprising 2 pairs of semi-detached and 1 detached property, access road, parking and associated landscaping. OUTLINE APPLICATION FOR ACCESS, LAYOUT WITH ALL OTHER MATTERS RESERVED.

Oral representations in objection to and in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor Kevin Brooks in objection to the application were received at the meeting.

The Chief Planner reported that an expert consultant's habitat survey had uncovered no evidence of bat habitation.

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

1  The proposed development by reason of the restricted plot size and amenity space would be an overdevelopment of the site which would not accord with the spatial standards prevailing in the locality and the proposal would therefore not be sensitive to the character of the surrounding residential area.  The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies BE1 and H7 of the Unitary Development Plan.

PERMISSION

PERMISSION

REFUSED

Description of application – Two storey side and single storey rear extensions.

Oral representations in objection to and in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor William Harmer in objection to the application were received at the meeting.

Comments from Ward Member Councillor Nicky Dykes in objection to the application were reported.

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

1  The depth, height, overall scale and bulky design of the proposed extension is such that it represents a disproportionate addition to the dwelling, which fails to respect the character of the dwelling.  In addition, the significantly increased depth would be evident from the street and when viewed within the context of the streetscene, the resultant dwelling would appear overly large and bulky, therefore giving the dwelling undue prominence and adversely impacting upon the character of the area and the amenities of neighbouring properties.  The proposal would therefore be contrary to Policies BE1 and H8 of the Unitary Development Plan and the Council’s Supplementary Guidance 1 and 2.

DEFERRED

Description of application – Demolition of 6 Ladywood Avenue (former Friends Meeting House) and construction of 2 two-storey detached five bedroom dwellings with new vehicular access and associated parking and landscaping.

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

Comments from Tree Officers suggesting the addition of two further conditions were reported.

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 proposal to one house.

PERMISSION

PERMISSION

DEFERRED

Description of application – To carry out works to trees situated within the area of woodland located immediately north of Sundridge Park Mansion and the subject of Tree Preservation Order No. 2432. 

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 the application be DEFERRED without prejudice to any future consideration, to seek more specific details in the officer’s report of the nature of the works sought and to provide recommendations.

PERMISSION

Description of application – Continued use as a training centre (Use class D1) and refurbishment works to existing building comprising entrance feature, replacement windows/doors, rooflights, rendering and landscaping works.

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

The Planning Officer recommended the inclusion of a further condition in relation to the submission of a Travel Plan.

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

'7  Prior to the commencement of the use hereby permitted, a Travel Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The Plan should include measures to promote and encourage the use of alternative modes of transport to the car.  It shall also include a timetable for the implementation of the proposed measures and details of the mechanisms for implementation and for annual monitoring and updating.  The Travel Plan shall be implemented in accordance with the agreed timescale and details.

Reason: In order to ensure appropriate management of transport implications of the development and to accord with Policy T2 of the Unitary Development Plan.