Agenda, decisions and minutes

Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 25 January 2024 7.00 pm

Venue: Bromley Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley, BR1 3UH

Contact: Kevin Walter 020 8461 7588

Items
Note	No.	Item
	42.	APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND NOTIFICATION OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS Decision: Apologies received from Cllr Laidlaw. Minutes: Apologies received from Cllr Laidlaw.
	43.	DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST View the background to item 43. View the decision for item 43. Decision: None received. Minutes: None received.
	44.	CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 23RD NOVEMBER 2023 PDF 311 KB Decision: Confirmed. Minutes: The Minutes of the meeting held on 23^rd November 2023 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.
	45.	PLANNING APPLICATIONS
St Mary Cray	45.1	(22/03652/FULL1) - 57 Star Lane, Orpington BR5 3LJ PDF 993 KB View the background to item 45.1 View the decision for item 45.1 Additional documents: Appendix 1 - Appeal Decision for 57 Star Lane , item 45.1 PDF 129 KB 57 Star Lane , item 45.1 PDF 652 KB Decision: PERMISSION Minutes: A presentation of the application was given by Planning in which Members were informed that the applicant seeks to address the current Enforcement Notice in place at this property by reducing the two-storey side extension and removing the staircase at the rear of the property. Planners felt that the proposed alterations would mean a reduction in scale leading to a more positive impact on the street scene. There have been similar changes to neighbouring properties and the changes would have no adverse effects on neighbouring amenities. In response to a question from a Member, Planning confirmed that, if approved, there would be conditions added regarding timescales for the work. Work would have to begin within four months and be completed within nine months. Members having considered the Report and representations RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the Report.
Farnborough & Crofton	45.2	(23/01743/FULL6) - 87 Southlands Avenue, Orpington, BR6 9ND PDF 447 KB View the background to item 45.2 View the decision for item 45.2 Additional documents: 87 Southlands Avenue , item 45.2 PDF 809 KB Decision: PERMISSION Minutes: Members were informed that a letter of support for the application from Councillor Joel had been received and circulated. Two letters from the Agent containing background information had also been circulated. Following a presentation from Planning, an oral representation in support of the application was received from the Agent. Members heard that it was felt the Enforcement Notice was disproportionate and unnecessary as the elderly applicants were unaware of the problems as they relied on third party advice and it has caused them anxiety and stress. The Agent confirmed that it was considered that the extension is proportionate to the property and is compatible with surrounding properties. In response to a Member’s question, the Agent confirmed that the overall height is only minimally over that allowed under Permitted Development. During discussions it was agreed that the extension did seem proportionate and compatible with neighbouring properties, with similar extensions also noted. The fact that there had been no objections raised was noted. Members having considered the Report and representations RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the Report.
	46.	CONTRAVENTIONS AND OTHER ISSUES NO REPORTS
	47.	TREE PRESERVATION ORDERS NO REPORTS