APOLOGY: COUNCILLOR KATE LYMER

SUBSTITUTE: COUNCILLOR MARK BROCK

APOLOGY: COUNCILLOR ROBERT MCILVEEN

SUBSTITUTE: COUNCILLOR KEITH ONSLOW

APOLOGY: COUNCILLOR MICHAEL TURNER

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Kate Lymer and Robert Mcilveen; Councillors Mark Brock and Keith Onslow attended as their respective substitutes.

An apology for absence was also received from Councillor Michael Turner.

ITEM 4.8 - PLANNING OFFICER, JAKE HAMILTON (THE APPLICANT) –  LEFT THE CHAMBER WHILST THE APPLICATION WAS CONSIDERED AND VOTED UPON

Item 4.8 - Planning Officer, Jake Hamilton (the applicant), left the chamber whilst the application was considered and voted upon.

CONFIRMED

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 28 February 2019 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

PERMISSION

Description of application – Demolition of existing single storey outbuildings and strengthening works to existing retaining wall including partial replacement and repairs.

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

PERMISSION SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR COMPLETION OF A LEGAL AGREEMENT

Description of application – Conversion of the existing reception building into 6 x 1 bed apartments and 4 x 2 bed apartments, with 10 dedicated parking spaces, bin store and cycle parking spaces and associated store plus external alterations and associated hard and soft landscaping.

Members having considered the report, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR COMPLETION OF A LEGAL AGREEMENT, as recommended, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report of the Chief Planner with Condition 11 amended to read:-

’11  Prior to first occupation of any of the residential units, electric car charging points shall be provided to a minimum capacity of 25% car parking spaces with passive provision of electric charging capacity provided for an additional 20% of spaces.

Reason: To minimise the effect of the development on local air quality and to comply with Policy 120 of the Bromley Local Plan and Policies 6.13 and 7.14 of the London Plan.’

The following two informatives were also added:-

4  You are reminded that the existing By way (97) which goes through the site should be kept clear at all times including during the construction period.

5  With particular regard to the details to be submitted in pursuance of Condition 7, the applicant is advised that in resolving to grant planning permission Members requested the proposed window frames to be aluminium.

PERMISSION

Description of application – Demolition of existing bungalow and garage and erection of 2 x detached two storey dwellings with garages and formation of new vehicular entrance to House 2.

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

It was moved, and seconded that electric car charging points be installed for each new dwelling.

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 with the addition of two further conditions to read:-

12  Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order amending, revoking and re-enacting this Order) no buildings, structures and extensions of any kind shall be erected or made within the curtilage(s) of the dwelling(s) hereby permitted without the prior approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of protecting the character of the area and residential amenity of neighbouring properties in accordance with Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan.

13 Prior to first occupation of the new dwellings two electric car charging points (one per dwelling) shall be provided and permanently maintained thereafter.

Reason: To minimise the effect of the development on local air quality and to comply with Policy 120 of the Bromley Local Plan and Policies 6.13 and 7.14 of the London Plan.

PERMISSION

Description of application – Single storey rear extension.

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.

PERMISSION

Description of application – Part one/two storey side/rear extension and enlargement of roof to provide first floor accommodation including front and rear dormer extensions and elevational alterations.

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

Members having considered the report and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED 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: To comply with Section 91, Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2  The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out otherwise than in complete accordance with the plans approved under this planning permission unless previously agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to comply with Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan and in the interest of the visual and residential amenities of the area.

3  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 37 of the Bromley Local Plan and in the interest of the appearance of the building and the visual amenities of the area.

4  Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order amending, revoking and re-enacting this Order) no buildings, structures, extensions, alterations, walls or fences of any kind shall be erected or made within the curtilage(s) of the dwelling(s) hereby permitted without the prior approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of protecting the character of the area and residential amenity of neighbouring properties in accordance with Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan.

PERMISSION

Description of application – Refurbishment and extension of public house including extension, roof garden and upgraded facilities comprising a two storey upper level extension over the existing pub building and a three storey extension to the western side of the building turning the street side corner adjacent to No.3 Church Road.

Oral representations in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor Angela Wilkins in support of the application were also 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 with Condition 18 amended to read:-

’18(a)  Details of arrangements for storage of refuse and recyclable materials (including means of enclosure for the area concerned where necessary) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to construction of any above ground works.

(b)  The arrangements as approved under part (a) shall be completed before any part of the development hereby permitted is first occupied and permanently retained thereafter.

Reason: In order to comply with Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan and in order to provide adequate refuse storage facilities in a location which is acceptable from the residential and visual amenity aspects.’

The following condition was also added:-

22  The extensions hereby approved shall only be used in connection with the existing use as a Public House (Use Class A4) and for no other purpose.  There shall be no change of use whether allowed by the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, the Town and County Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 or any Order amending, revoking and re-enacting these Orders.

Reason: In order to comply with Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan and in order that the Council can consider any proposed change of use with regard to current planning policies to prevent any inappropriate use or impact to the amenities of local residents.

PERMISSION

Description of application – Two storey side extension and replacement of side window to door.

It was reported that the application had been amended by revised plans received on 25 April 2019.  These plans corrected any previous scaling issues.

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

PERMISSION

Description of application – Outbuilding at rear for use as garden room and store.

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.

CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT GRANTED

Description of application – Loft conversion with rear dormer extension and 3 x roof lights to front roof slope LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED).

Members having considered the report, RESOLVED that A CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT BE GRANTED as recommended, for the reason set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

APPLICATION TO REMOVE ONE ASH, ONE PINE AND ONE OAK TREE REFUSED

Description of application – T3 Ash – Remove.  T4 Pine (Corsican) – Remove.  T5 Oak – Remove.  SUBJECT TO TPO 639.

Members having considered the report, RESOLVED that permission to remove one ash, one pine and one oak tree BE REFUSED as recommended for the reason and informative set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

REFUSED

Description of application – Part one/two storey side and rear extension with roof alterations incorporating half hip to gable, rear dormer with a Juliette balcony and roof-lights.

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

APPLICATION TO FELL THREE ENGLISH OAK TREES REFUSED

Description of application – T2, T5 and T6 English Oak x 3 – Fell.  SUBJECT TO TPO 690.

Members having considered the report, RESOLVED that permission to fell three English Oak trees BE REFUSED as recommended, for the reasons and informative set out in the report of the Chief Planner with reason 3 amended to read:-

‘3  The most mature tree is estimated to have existed prior to the construction of the dwelling.  More corroborative evidence would be required to prove the dwelling existed before the trees.  The adequacy of the foundations has not been defended.  For this reason the proposal conflicts with Policies 43 and 73

of the Bromley Local Plan (adopted January 2019) and Policy 7.21 of the London Plan (adopted March 2016).