Agenda, decisions and minutes

APOLOGY: CLLR SCOATES; CLLR FAWTHROP ACTED AS CHAIRMAN FOR THE MEETING

APOLOGY: CLLR ALLATT; SUBSTITUTE: CLLR GABBERT

APOLOGY: CLLR MCILVEEN; SUBSTITUTE: CLLR MICHAEL

APOLOGY: CLLR DEAN

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Richard Scoates.  In his absence, Councillor Simon Fawthrop acted as Chairman for the meeting.

Apologies for absence were also received from Councillors Gareth Allett and Robert McIlveen; Councillors Kira Gabbert and Alexa Michael attended as their respective substitutes.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Dean.

NONE

No declarations of interest were received.

CONFIRMED

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 8 March 2018 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE GRANTED

Description of application – Detached single storey outbuilding for use as a swimming pool, gym, deck, changing rooms and coffee rooms incidental to the use of the main dwelling LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (EXISTING).

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

REFUSED

Description of application – Demolition of 128-130 Jackson Road and outbuildings and redevelopment of the site with three 3 bedroom, 2-storey detached dwelling houses with associated landscaping, parking, cycle and refuse stores and boundary treatments.

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 result in a cramped overdevelopment of the site, out of character with the surrounding area and harmful to the amenities of local residents, contrary to Policies H7 and BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan, Policies 4 and 37 of the draft Local Plan and Policies 7.4 and 7.6 of the London Plan.

REFUSED

Description of application – Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2 x two storey detached house and erection of detached double garage on land at Orchard End, 14 Pines Road and within part of the garden curtilage at 3 Woodlands Road.

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 reasons set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

REFUSED

Description of application – Demolition of existing dwelling and garage and erection of new single storey contemporary dwelling house of 3 bedroom design with associated parking, access and landscaping.

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

1  The proposal is inappropriate development which in principle and by reason of its size and siting would have a detrimental impact on the openness of the Green Belt and the purposes of including land within it, for which no very special circumstances are considered to have been demonstrated which would outweigh the harm to the Green Belt by inappropriateness and impact on openness, thereby contrary to Policies G1 and G5 of the Unitary Development Plan, Policies 49 and 52 of the draft Local Plan, Policy 7.16 of the London Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

REFUSED

Description of application – Conversion of basement storage into 1 studio flat.

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 reason:-

1  The proposal by reason of its basement siting, layout, fenestration and the excavation works which would be necessary in order to implement the development, would fail to provide a satisfactory quality of accommodation for future occupiers and would be detrimental to the residential amenities of the neighbouring properties, contrary to Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan, Policy 37 of the draft Local Plan and Policy 7.6 of the London Plan.

REFUSED

Description of application – Alterations to the shopfront including installation of new sliding entrance door with associated works to site and elevational alterations.

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

It was reported that the Portfolio Holder for Renewal, Recreation and Housing, Councillor Peter Morgan, supported the application.

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.

REFUSED

Description of application – Removal of Condition 8 of Planning Permission 16/02999/FULL1 for the Change of use from a Café to hot food takeaway (Use Class A5) together with a new shopfront and installation of ventilation ducting to the rear in order to allow a delivery service by push bike only.

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

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that REMOVAL OF CONDITION 8 BE REFUSED for the following reason:-

1  The proposal would lead to an unacceptable intensification of the use of the existing access within an area of poor visibility, close to a junction, which would be prejudicial to the free flow of traffic and conditions of safety within the highway which is a London Distributor Road, thereby contrary to Policy T18 of the Unitary Development Plan and Policy 32 of the draft Local Plan.

REFUSED

Description of application – Loft conversion incorporating rear dormer, front and rear roof lights and barn hip roof extension.

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

As Ward Member for Petts Wood, Councillor Fawthrop raised concerns in regard to the Petts Wood Area of Special Residential Character (ASRC).  Councillor Fawthrop’s comments together with a description of the ASRC can be viewed as an Annex to these Minutes.

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

1  The proposed roof extension would unbalance the pair of semi-detached dwellings, undermining the distinctive characteristics and rhythm of the street scene, detrimental to the character and visual amenities of the Area of special Residential Character within which the application site is located, thereby contrary to policies H8, H10 and BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan, Policies 6, 37 and 44 of the draft local Plan and Policies 7.4, 7.6 and 7.8 of the London Plan.

REFUSED

Description of application – Single storey rear extension incorporating replacement balcony and extended patio and loft conversion with side and rear dormers and front and side rooflights.

As Ward Member for Petts Wood, Councillor Fawthrop raised concerns in regard to the Petts Wood Area of Special Residential Character (ASRC).  Councillor Fawthrop’s comments together with a description of the ASRC can be viewed as an Annex to these Minutes.

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

1  The proposed side dormer and front roof lights would, by reason of their siting and appearance, result in a form of development that would have a detrimental impact on the character and spatial standards of Petts Wood Area of Special Residential Character, undermining the distinctive characteristics and rhythm of the street scene, thereby contrary to Policies BE1, H8 and H10 of the Unitary Development Plan, Policies 6, 37 and 44 of the draft Local Plan and Policies 7.4, 7.6 and 7.8 of the London Plan.

VARIATION OF CONDITION 3 APPROVED

Description of application – Variation of Condition 3 of permission ref. 14/03055 granted for two storey front and first floor front and part one/two storey front/side/rear extensions to include existing garage and elevational alterations to allow increase in parapet height and elevational alterations.

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 VARIATION OF CONDITION 3 BE APPROVED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

PERMISSION

Description of application – Side extension with roof accommodation over.

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.

REPORT WITHDRAWN BY CHIEF PLANNER

Description of application – Fell two Oak trees in rear garden.  SUBJECT TO TPO 2222 (T1 and T2).

THIS REPORT WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE CHIEF PLANNER.