Agenda, decisions and minutes

Venue: Bromley Civic Centre

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Items
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19.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND NOTIFICATION OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS

Decision:

APOLOGY: COUNCILLOR MARINA AHMAD

SUBSTITUTE: COUNCILLOR KEVIN BROOKS

Minutes:

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Marina Ahmad; Councillor Kevin Brooks attended as substitute.

20.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Decision:

ITEM 4.3 – COUNCILLOR GARETH ALLATT – NON-PECUNIARY INTEREST

Minutes:

Councillor Gareth Allatt declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 4.3 as he was a customer of the applicant’s business.

21.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 6 FEBRUARY 2020 AND THE NOTES OF DECISIONS TAKEN UNDER DELEGATED POWERS FOR THE CANCELLED MEETING OF 2 APRIL 2020 pdf icon PDF 119 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

CONFIRMED

Minutes:

Notes of 2 April 2020 - Minute 2, page 8

 

It was reported that the applicant had been informed of the requirement to provide swift/bird boxes as requested by Councillor Lymer. 

 

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 6 February 2020 and the notes of decisions taken under delegated powers for the cancelled meeting of 2 April 2020 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

22.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Section 2

(Applications meriting special consideration)

Kelsy and Eden Park

22.1

(20/00732/FULL1) - 94 Wickham Road, Beckenham BR3 6QH pdf icon PDF 332 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

PERMISSION

Minutes:

Description of application – Demolition of existing store building (at rear) and erection of a single storey rear extension to form preparation area and corridor.  Formation of a rear courtyard area with outdoor seating.  New stairs to rear elevation to allow roof access to first floor flat through new door opening and railings.  Shopfront alterations to include new awning and bi-folding windows.  Two car parking spaces and cycle spaces to rear.

 

Oral representations from visiting Ward Member Councillor Christine Harris in objection to the application were received at the meeting.

 

Comments received from Environmental Health had raised no objections but the addition of two informatives in regard to sanitary provision and building regulations were requested.

 

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 Assistant Director, Planning and Building Control with the addition of two informatives to read:-

 

1.  Given the extent of the development works, the applicant is advised to review and revise the amount of sanitary accommodation provided at the premises to cater for the increase in maximum occupancy in line with the requirements of BS 6465 Part 1 2006 (+A1 2009) (or other equivalent guidance).

 

2.  The applicant is advised of the need to ensure that the construction and fit out of the new rear preparation and store area satisfies both Building Regulation and food law requirements, as experience has shown that compliance with Building Regulations does not always result in food law compliance.

Section 3

(Applications recommended for permission, approval or consent)

Penge and Cator

22.2

(19/04276/FULL1) - Public Conveniences In Arpley Square, High Street, Penge, London SE20 pdf icon PDF 627 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

PERMISSION

Minutes:

Description of application – Change of use and two storey extension to create a part one/three storey building comprising retail unit at ground floor level and 2 x 2 bedroom flats on the first and second floors (Use Class C3).

 

The following amendments were made to the report:-

 

1.  Consultation Summary (C), first bullet point under the heading ‘Loss of amenity to neighbours’ (page 27) – “Invasive to those in the building directly next to it making them feel walled in.”

 

2.  Paragraph 7.2.16 (page 35) – “Concerns raised with regards to recent improvements in Arpley Square outside of the boundaries of the application site are noted, but are not material planning considerations in the determination of this application.”

 

Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report of the Assistant Director, Planning and Building Control.

Orpington

22.3

(20/00946/FULL1) - 54 Station Road, Orpington BR6 0SA pdf icon PDF 400 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

DEFERRED

Minutes:

Description of application – Demolition of existing buildings at Nos. 50-54 Station Road and erection of three storey building comprising commercial/office space at ground floor level and 2 two bedroom and 4 one bedroom apartments at first and second floor levels with associated secure bin and cycle storage for commercial and residential use and landscaped amenity space.

 

Oral representations from the applicant’s agent  in support of the application were received at the meeting. 

 

In response to a question from Councillor Fawthrop, the agent confirmed that the applicant would have no objection to a condition being added requiring payment (via a S106 Agreement) for the installation and set-up of a CCTV system to enable improved parking enforcement.

 

Oral representations from visiting Ward Member Councillor William Huntington-Thresher were received at the meeting.

 

The Head of Development Management reported that further documents in objection to the application had been received and circulated to Members.  He also advised that as the site was located in a road owned by Network Rail, clarity would need to be sought on the issue of CCTV as parking enforcement was a private matter.

 

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that the application BE DEFERRED without prejudice to any future consideration to enable possible measures to help with the deterrence and enforcement of unauthorised parking in Station Road to be explored.  If a satisfactory solution can be achieved then Officers have Delegated Authority to issue the decision subject to this additional requirement.

 

The following conditions in the report were amended:-

 

‘8.  Soft and hard landscaping and boundary enclosures including measures to protect the privacy of No. 46 Station Road.

 

11.  Details of cycle parking for both the commercial and residential elements of the scheme.’

 

Kelsey and Eden Park

22.4

(20/01184/FULL1) - 61 South Eden Park Road, Beckenham BR3 3BQ pdf icon PDF 653 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

PERMISSION

Minutes:

Description of application – Single storey front, first floor side and part one/two storey rear extensions, enlargement of roof and installation of rooflights and rear dormer extensions to enlarge the ground floor dental surgery and to provide a total of 3 two bedroom flats on the first and second floors, with associated cycle and refuse storage, car parking and hard and soft landscaping.

 

The Head of Development Management advised that contrary to what was stated on page 64 of the report, one active electric car charging point would be provided.

 

In the event that the application was granted, Councillor Fawthrop moved that a condition for the provision of 20% active electric car charging points be added.

 

Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report of the Assistant Director, Planning and Building Control with the addition of the following condition:-

 

10.  Prior to the first occupation of the development, electric vehicle charging points shall be installed in accordance with details that have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The details shall demonstrate that at least 20% of parking spaces are to have active provision, with the remainder provided with passive provision.

 

REASON: To encourage the uptake of electric vehicles in accordance with Policy T6 of the Draft London Plan.