Agenda, decisions and minutes

Councillor Papworth - alternate: Councillor John Canvin

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Tom Papworth; Councillor John Canvin attended as his alternate.

Item 4.8 - Councillors Lydia Buttinger and John Canvin - personal interest.

Item 4.12 - Visiting Ward Member Councillor Eric Bosshard - personal interest. Councillor Bosshard gave representation then left the Council Chamber.

Councillors Lydia Buttinger and John Canvin declared a personal interest in Item 4.8 as members of Shortlands Residents' Association.

Visiting Ward Member Councillor Eric Bosshard declared a personal interest in Item 4.12. Councillor Bosshard gave representation then left the Council Chamber.

Confirmed

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 29 September 2011 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

(Applications submitted by the London Borough of Bromley)

(Applications meriting special consideration)

PERMISSION

Description amended to read: ‘Erection of 29 two bed and 9 one bed flats with 32 parking spaces, landscaping and access'.

Oral representations in objection to and in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Members Councillor Russell Mellor and Councillor Michael Tickner in objection to the application were received at the meeting.

Comments and updates from the Planning Officer and legal representative were reported at the meeting.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the following conditions and informatives:-

1  Approval of the details of the design and external appearance of the building and the landscaping of the site (hereinafter called “the reserved matters”) shall be obtained in writing from the local planning authority before any development begins.

Reason: No such details have been submitted and to comply with the requirements of Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2  Plans and particulars of the reserved matters referred to in Condition 1 above, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority and shall be carried out as approved.

Reason: In order to comply with Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and to secure a visually satisfactory setting for the development.

3  Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the local planning authority before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Section 91, Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

4  The development hereby permitted shall begin either before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission, or before the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved, whichever is the later.

Reason: Section 91, Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

5  Details of all boundary treatments shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority prior to the commencement of development.  The approved details shall be fully implemented prior to the first occupation of the approved development and thereafter retained.

Reason: In order to comply with Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and to secure a visually satisfactory setting for the development.

6  The plans and particulars submitted in accordance with the condition 2 above shall include:

i)  a plan showing the location of which trees are to be retained and the crown spread of each retained tree or tree overhanging the site;

ii)  details of any proposed alterations in existing ground levels and of the position of any proposed excavation within the crown spread of any retained tree or of any overhanging tree on land adjacent to the site;

iii)  details of the specification and position of fencing and of any other measures to be taken for the protection of any retained tree, or tree overhanging the site, from damage before or during the course of development.

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DEFERRED

Description amended to read: '3 four storey blocks comprising 9 one bedroom, 32 two bedroom and 3 three bedroom flats, with 41 car parking spaces, bicycle parking, landscaping and access.’

Oral representations in objection to and in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Members Councillor Russell Mellor and Councillor Michael Tickner in objection to the application were received at the meeting.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE DEFERRED without prejudice to any future consideration for the application to reduce the number of units so as not to exceed that approved under ref. 04/02976; to step development away from the neighbouring residential properties; to seek to reduce height to 3 storeys; to address highways and refuse matters; and to address the issue of loss of traders’ parking.

REFUSED

Description of application - Demolition of existing sheltered accommodation and erection of two storey block comprising 4 one bedroom and 4 two bedroom flats and 18 semi-detached and 15 terraced houses (9 two bedroom, 20 three bedroom and 4 four bedroom), with estate road and 70 car parking spaces OUTLINE.

Oral representations in objection to and in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Members Councillor Graham Arthur and Councillor Neil Reddin were received at the meeting.

It was reported that the application had been amended by documents received on 11 November 2011.

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

1  The proposal constitutes a cramped form of development with excessive hardstanding with a “sea of parking”, lacking adequate open and amenity space and devoid of adequate landscaping, as such conflicting with the provisions of Policies BE1 and H7 of the Unitary Development Plan.

PERMISSION

Description of application - Single storey link extensions within internal courtyard of hospital (revision to scheme permitted under ref. 11/00023 to include glazed roof over part of courtyard and internal lift.)

Comments from Ward Member Roxhannah Fawthrop were reported at the meeting.

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.

PERMISSION

Description of application - Proposed veranda to front elevation. RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION.

Comments from Ward Member Roxhannah Fawthrop were reported at the meeting.

Members having considered the report, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED for the following reason:-

1  Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order amending, revoking and re-enacting this Order) no building, structure or alteration permitted by Class A, B, C, or E of Part 1 of  Schedule 2 of the 1995 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 order to comply with Policies BE1 and H8 of the Unitary Development Plan.

PERMISSION

Description of application - Single storey front extension.

Oral representations in objection to and in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor Alexa Michael in objection to 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 - Single storey rear extension.

Oral representations in objection to and in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor Alexa Michael 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.

REFUSED

Description of application - Demolition of existing house and the erection of 2 two storey four bedroom detached houses with shared access and car parking to front.

Oral representations in objection to the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor Russell Mellor 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 proposed dwellings would represent a cramped overdevelopment of the site, detrimental to the street scene and out of character with neighbouring development and the spatial standards of the surrounding area, contrary to Policies H7, H9 and BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan.

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REFUSED

Description of application - Change of use of first floor from private members club to restaurant (Class A3) and bar/drinking establishment (Class A4), use of front flat roof as garden terrace, first floor rear terrace, dumb waiter at rear, additional ventilation duct and fire escape on northern flank.

Oral representations in objection to and in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor Russell Mellor were received at the meeting.

Comments from the Metropolitan Police were reported at the meeting.

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

REFUSED

Description of application - Single storey side and rear extension, rear dormer extension and alterations to roof, side extension to form staircase enclosure.

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

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

(Applications recommended for permission, approval or consent)

PERMISSION

Description of application - Single storey side and two storey rear extension; front porch.

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 - Two storey and first floor rear extensions.  Elevational alterations.

Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor Eric Bosshard in objection to the application were received at the meeting.  Councillor Bosshard left the room before the discussion and vote took place. 

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.

MINDED TO GRANT PERMISSION SUBJECT TO NOTICE BEING SERVED ON NEIGHBOUR

Description of application - Part one/two storey/first floor side/rear extensions, single storey rear extension and pitched roof over existing garage.

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

Having considered the report, objections and representations,Members were MINDED TO GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION, subject to a Certificate B notice being served by the applicant on neighbours, and for the application to proceed to be determined under delegated authority. 

PERMISSION

Description of application - Three storey block comprising 2 one bedroom and 4 two bedroom flats with access road, car parking, refuse and cycle storage on land to the rear of 84 and 86 and 88 Ravenscroft Road (amendment to scheme permitted under 10/02225) to increase the width of the building, decrease the depth of building and alteration to layout of car parking spaces and cycle storage.

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

Comments from the Environment Agency were reported 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 2 amended to read:-

"2  Details of a scheme of landscaping, which shall include the materials of paved areas and other hard surfaces and boundary treatment to the rear of Nos. 84, 86 and 88 Ravenscroft Road, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before the commencement of the development hereby permitted.  The approved scheme shall be implemented in the first planting season following the first occupation of the buildings or the substantial completion of the development, whichever is the sooner.  Any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the substantial completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species to those originally planted.

Reason: In order to comply with Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and to secure a visually satisfactory setting for the development.

The following condition was also added:-

18  The development permitted by the planning permission shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved Flood Risk Assessment by Environmental Assessment Services Ltd, January 2011.

Reason: To reduce the risk of flooding to the proposed development and future occupants and to accord with the provisions of Planning Policy Statement 25: Development and Flood Risk.

PERMISSION

Description of application - Part one/two storey front/side and 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.

DEFERRED

Description of application - Detached summer house to rear.  RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION.

Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor Jane Beckley were received at the meeting.

It was reported that further objections to the application had been received.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that the application BE DEFERRED without prejudice to any future consideration to ascertain whether the detached summerhouse falls entirely within the boundary of No 189 Wickham Chase.

PERMISSION

Description of application - Installation of rooftop mounted telecommunications equipment comprising a replica flagpole antenna extending 4.6 metres above roof level fixed to the western end of the badminton court, 2 radio equipment cabinets mounted on the flat roof area and ancillary equipment including handrailing (application by 02 and Vodafone).

It was reported that the application had been amended by documents received on 14 November 2011.

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.

(Applications recommended for refusal or disapproval of details)

REFUSED AND ENFORCEMENT ACTION AUTHORISED

Description of application - continued display of replacement internally illuminated fascia sign and new internally illuminated projecting sign.

Members having considered the report RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE REFUSED as recommended for the reasons set out in the report of the Chief Planner.  Members also RESOLVED that ADVERTISEMENT PROCEEDINGS BE AUTHORISED TO SECURE REMOVAL OF THE UNAUTHORISED SIGNAGE.

'It is important that the application is considered before the next meeting of a Plans Sub-Committee as the 8 week period for determination of applications has expired and the application needs to be considered as soon as possible.'

PERMISSION

Description of application - Part single storey/part two storey replacement building for continued use as light industrial (class B1) and leisure (class D2) (retrospective application)

Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor Russell Mellor in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor Michael Tickner were also received at the meeting.

Members having considered the report and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions and informative set out in the report of the Chief Planner with condition 2 amended to read:-

“2  the leisure use shall not operate before 1000 hours or after 2200 hours Monday to Saturday, nor before 1000 hours or after 1600 hours on any Sunday or Bank Holiday.

Reason: In order to comply with Policies BE1 and L9 of the Unitary Development Plan and in the interest of the amenities of the area.”

The following condition was also added:-

‘5  Before the development hereby permitted is first occupied, the proposed window(s) to the flank elevation shall be obscure glazed in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and shall subsequently be permanently retained as such.

Reason: In order to comply with Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and in the interest of the amenities of the adjacent properties. 

NO FURTHER ACTION

Members having considered the report RESOLVED that NO FURTHER ACTION BE TAKEN.

DEFERRED TO REPORT BACK TO PLANS 3 ON 22/12/11

Oral representations in support of enforcement action being taken were received at the meeting.

Comments from the legal representative were reported at the meeting.

Members having considered the report, RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL ENGAGE A SURVEYOR TO ASSESS LAND LEVELS AND ASCERTAIN WHETHER/TO WHAT EXTENT THE GROUND LEVEL HAD BEEN RAISED, IN ORDER TO DETERMINE ANY NECESSARY ENFORCEMENT ACTION.