Agenda, decisions and minutes

ALL PRESENT

There were no apologies for absence; all Members were present.

NONE REPORTED

There were no declarations of interest reported.

CONFIRMED

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 21 February 2013 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

(Applications submitted by the London Borough of Bromley)

WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT

Description of application – Single storey extension to provide 2 classrooms, play area with canopy, extension of parking area to provide 7 additional spaces, bin store and associated external works.

THIS REPORT WAS WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT.

(Applications meriting special consideration)

REFUSED

Description of application –  Erection of 3 storey detached block comprising 1 x 3 bedroom flat and 7 x 2 bedroom flats; associated car parking, refuse store, bicycle store, landscaping and boundary enclosures on land to rear of Nos. 107 - 111 Monks Orchard Road.

Oral representations in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Paul Lynch, in objection to the application were received at the meeting. 

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

CONTEST APPEAL

Description of application – Demolition of existing factory and erection of 3 two storey three bedroom terrace dwellings with associated parking and landscaping.

It was reported that the Deputy Chief Planner’s recommendation on page 40 of his report should be amended to read, ‘Not to contest the appeal’.

Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED TO CONTEST THE APPEAL on the grounds of overdevelopment of the site, overlooking to No. 64 Walpole Road and noise and disturbance/loss of amenity.

PERMISSION

Description of application - Retention of detached garage to front.

Members having considered the report, RESOLVED THAT PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Deputy Chief Planner.

PERMISSION

Description of application – Single storey rear extension.

Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Paul Lynch, in support of the application were received at the meeting.

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

PERMISSION

Description of application – Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement two storey four bedroom detached dwelling.

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, for the reasons and subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report of the Deputy Chief Planner.

DEFERRED

Description of application - Conversion of former police station into 5 one bedroom and 2 two bed flats with associated car parking, revised vehicular access. Elevational alteration including new window, removal of watch tower and outbuilding. Replacement railing to Penge High Street and Green Lane and reinstatement of lamp to front elevation.

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

Members having considered the report and representations, RESOLVED that the application BE DEFERRED without prejudice to any future consideration to seek a reduction in the number of units by 1 or 2 units so that the flats have larger rooms, and to increase the number of car parking spaces so that parking is commensurate to the number of flats proposed. Members agreed the principle of residential development on this site.

REFUSED

Description of application - Single storey side and rear extension (works to include conversion of garage to habitable room).

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

REFUSED

Description of application – Four storey side extension to accommodate new entrance lobby and staircase, elevational alterations including front and side balconies and conversion of first and second floor from snooker club (sui generis) to form 6 two bedroom flats; construction of mansard roof with rooflights to provide additional 2 x 2 bedroom flats. Alterations to ground floor wholesale unit to provide cycle storage; associated landscaping; bin store; provision of 6 car parking spaces; vehicular access; boundary enclosure and gates.

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

It was reported that on page 83 of the Deputy Chief Planner’s report that the first sentence of the fifth paragraph should be amended to read, ‘Having had regard to the above it was considered that the provision of a mansard roof is unacceptable in this instance as it does not complement the visual amenities of the host dwelling and would be detrimental to the streetscene and character of the area at large.’

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

DEFERRED

Description of application – 3 bay carport with wood cladding PART RETROSPECTIVE.

Comments from Ward Member, Councillor Gordon Norrie, in objection to the application were reported.

Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED that the application BE DEFERRED without prejudice to any future consideration to seek the removal of the wood cladding and an alteration to the colour of the roofing material to a more appropriate shade.

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REFUSED

Description of application – First floor side extension.

Oral representations in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Paul Lynch, were received at the meeting. 

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

1.  The proposal would be harmful to the character and appearance of the host building and the symmetrical appearance of this pair of semi-detached properties, and would have a detrimental impact on the character and visual amenities of the area, contrary to polices BE1, H8 and H9 and SPG 1 and 2 of the Unitary Development Plan.

(Applications recommended for permission, approval or consent)

WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT

Description of application –  Demolition of all existing buildings and erection of 2 x 2 bedroom houses, 13 x 3 bedroom houses, 2 x 4 bedroom houses and 1 x 2.5 storey block with 3 x 2 bed flats (total 20 units), together with 42 car parking spaces, cycle parking and refuse/ recycling store and associated landscaping.

THIS REPORT WAS WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT.

PERMISSION

Description of application – Single storey rear extension and provision of raised terrace with steps leading to rear garden.

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, for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Deputy Chief Planner with a further condition to read:-

“4.  The existing vegetative landscaping at the site shall be permanently retained. 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.”

PERMISSION

Description of application amended to read, ‘First floor side extension’.

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

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

(Applications recommended for refusal or disapproval of details)

The Chairman to move that the Press and public be excluded during consideration of the items of business listed below as it is likely in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings that if members of the Press and public were present there would be disclosure to them of exempt information.