Agenda, decisions and minutes

APOLOGY: CLLR AISHA CUTHBERT

SUBSTITUTE: CLLR ANGELA PAGE

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Aisha Cuthbert; Councillor Angela Page attended as substitute.

ITEM 4.2 – ALL MEMBERS; NON-PECUNIARY INTEREST

All Members declared an interest in Item 4.2 as the applicant was known to them as a fellow Councillor. For reasons of transparency, Councillor Fawthrop suggested that in future, the Chairman of the Standards Committee be invited to observe proceedings in a bid to assure the watching public that a fellow Councillor’s application is considered in a legitimate, honest, and open manner.

CONFIRMED

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 21 January 2021 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

ADVERTISING CONSENT GRANTED

Description of application – Signage for the drive thru coffee shop to comprise five internally illuminated fascia signs, two non-illuminated freestanding directional signs, one non-illuminated clearance bar, two internally illuminated digital static menu boards signs (one single and one triple digital screens), one non-illuminated speaker canopy and two vinyls to windows.

Oral representations in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor Yvonne Bear in objection to the application were received at the meeting.

It was reported that further objections, similar to those already contained in the report, had been received.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that ADVERTISING CONSENT be GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Assistant Director, Planning with conditions 8 and 9 amended to read:-

‘8. The signs should only be illuminated for a maximum of half an hour before opening and half an hour after closing, but should not be illuminated before 07.00am or after 23.00pm Monday to Saturday and before 07:00am or after 22:00pm on Sundays.

Reason: In order to comply with Policy 102 of the Bromley Local Plan and to ensure that excessive brightness of illumination does not detract from the amenities of the area.

9. Proposed roundel sign to the south side elevation facing Meadow View (sign 13) should not be illuminated at any time.

Reason: In order to comply with Policy 102 of the Bromley Local Plan and to protect the amenities of neighbouring residents.’

The following condition was also added:-

11. When the unit is closed to the public the signs should not be illuminated (with the exception of 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after opening or shutting).

Reason: In order to comply with Policy 102 of the Bromley Local Plan and to ensure that excessive brightness of illumination does not detract from the amenities of the area.

CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENTGRANTED

Description of application – Lowering of internal first floor ceiling with rear dormer and front roof lights to create loft floor. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED).

Members having considered the report, RESOLVED that A LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE BE GRANTED as recommended, for the reason set out in the report of the Assistant Director, Planning.

REPORT WITHDRAWN BY THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PLANNING

Description of application – Minor material amendment to planning permission 18/03074/FULL6 granted for ground floor rear and side and first floor rear extension with elevational alterations to allow an increase in height.

THIS REPORT WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PLANNING.