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No apologies for absence were received.

ITEM 4.2 – COUNCILLORS SCOATES AND FAWTHROP – NON-PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor Scoates declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 4.2 – 6 Sevenoaks Road, Orpington as he was a member of the Orpington Conservative Association.

Councillor Fawthrop also declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 4.2 as he was a member and Trustee of the Orpington Conservative Association. Councillors Scoates and Fawthrop did not take part in the discussion or vote.

CONFIRMED

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 12 November 2020 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

PERMISSION

Description of application - Two storey side and rear extension with roof alterations incorporating two new dormers to the side and alterations to existing garden patio and steps. Formation of rooms within the loft space including rooflights. Single storey front extension aligning with existing garage. All proposed materials and external features to match existing dwellinghouse.

Oral representations from the applicant 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 Assistant Director, Planning and Building Control with the addition of a further three conditions to read:-

4(a)  Prior to commencement of above ground works, details of the windows (including rooflights and dormers where appropriate) including their materials, method of opening and drawings showing sections through mullions, transoms and glazing bars and sills, arches, lintels and reveals (including dimension of any recess) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any work is commenced. 

4(b) The windows shall be installed in accordance with the approved details.

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.

5  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 building, structure, extension, enlargement or alteration permitted by Class A, B, C, or E of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the 2015 Order (as amended), 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

6  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 change of use of any kind permitted by Class L (Houses of Multiple Occupation) of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the 2015 Order (as amended), shall be undertaken within the curtilage of the dwelling without the prior approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To enable the Council to consider future development at the site in the interest of local amenity, in accordance with Policies 6, 9 and 37 of the Council's Local Plan (2019).

CONSENT GRANTED

Description of application - T1 Horse Chestnut located on front boundary - Reduce elongating leader that originated from decaying scaffold branch on north side by no more than 2.5m. Remaining crown over road reduce elongating branches by no more than 0.5m to even crown shape when viewing the tree from the north side. Reduce elongating leaders on remaining

crown by no more than 0.5m. SUBJECT TO TPO 388 (12.12.1986).

Councillor Dean was elected Chairman for this item.

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

WITHDRAWN

Description of application - Demolition of existing single family dwelling and construction of 8 new flats with associated landscaping and communal gardens.

THIS APPLICATION WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE APPLICANT.

REFUSED

Description of application - Demolition of conservatory. Erection of part single storey/part two storey/part first floor side, rear and front extensions, re-pitched and raised roof to form first floor and roof accommodation, integral garage and elevational alterations.

Oral representations from visiting Ward Member Councillor Suraj Sharma in support of the application were received at the meeting.

The Development Management Team Leader – Major Developments reported that an officer site visit had been undertaken.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that the application BE REFUSED as recommended, for the reasons set out in the report of the Assistant Director, Planning and Building Control.

DEFERRED

Description of application - Demolition of existing garage and construction of a single storey side/rear extension and part front garage extension with new pitched roof to form front porch canopy. Alterations to existing patio with new access steps and retaining wall.

Committee Member and Ward Member Councillor Fawthrop proposed deferral of the application, requesting that the front boundary line be reduced in accordance with the Guidance for ASRCs as set out in Appendix 10, Section 3, sub-paragraph 7 (page 316) of the Bromley Local Plan.

Members having considered the report, RESOLVED that the application be DEFERRED without prejudice to any future consideration, to seek a reduction in the forward projection of the front garage extension to be in line with the existing front building line.