Agenda, decisions and minutes

Councillor Russell Jackson - alternate: Councillor Richard Scoates

Councillor Russell Mellor - alternate: Councillor Nicholas Bennett J.P.

Councillor Reg Adams - no alternate

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Russell Jackson and Russell Mellor; Councillors Richard Scoates and Nicholas Bennett J.P. acted as alternates respectively.  An apology for absence was also received from Councillor Reg Adams.

Item 4.1 - Councillor Alexa Michael - personal interest.  Councillor Michael left the Chamber and did not take part in the discussion or vote

Councillor Alexa Michael declared a personal interest in Item 4.1.  Councillor Michael left the Council Chamber and did not take part in the discussion or vote.

Confirmed

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 13 October 2011 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

(Applications submitted by the London Borough of Bromley)

(Applications meriting special consideration)

DEFERRED

Description of application - Continued use as a doctors surgery with variation of condition 8 of appeal decision 98/01709 (restricting use to a single handed doctors practice of no more than one doctor and for no other purpose) to allow 3 doctors to practice from Sundridge Medical Centre.

Oral representations  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.1

REFUSED

Description of application - Fell 1 oak tree in back garden.  Subject to TPO 301.

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

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE REFUSED as recommended for the reason set out in the report  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.2

REFUSED

Description of application - Two storey front/side/rear extension, front porch, additional vehicular access and hard standing.

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

1  The proposed two storey extension would, by reason of its proximity to the flank boundary, constitute a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.3

PERMISSION

Description of application - Three storey block with accommodation in roof comprising 12 two bedroom and 2 three bedroom flats including basement for 16 car parking spaces/bicycle parking (retention of building with revised siting from that permitted under refs. 09/01141 and 09/02956, including revised external materials, ramp and balcony balustrades  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.4

REFUSED

Description of application - Two storey 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 REFUSED as recommended for the reason set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

(Applications recommended for permission, approval or consent)

PERMISSION

Description amended to read:- 'Two storey side extension.’

Oral representations 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 following conditions:-

1  The development to which this permission relates must be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.6

PERMISSION

Description of application - Demolition of two storey part of Angas House, erection of single storey extension, elevational alterations and conversion to nine bedroom house.  First floor extension, elevational alterations and conversion of Coach House to three bedroom and four bedroom houses.  Demolition of single storey part of Rose Cottage,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.7

PERMISSION

Description of application - Replacement part one/two storey 5 bedroom detached dwelling with accommodation in roofspace and integral double garage, swimming pool and outbuilding to rear and associated landscaping.

Oral representations in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor Julian Grainger were received at the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.8

REFUSED

Description of application - Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2 four bedroom detached dwellings with integral garages, 4 car parking spaces and vehicular access via Kenwood Drive.

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

Planning Officer comments were  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.9

(Applications recommended for refusal or disapproval of details)

REFUSED AND ENFORCEMENT ACTION AUTHORISED

Description amended to read:- ' Two modular buildings with attached walkway to provide 2 additional consulting rooms, office and WC at rear of doctors surgery (RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION).

Oral representations in objection to and in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor Julian Grainger in objection  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.10

REFUSED

Demolition of existing commercial buildings and erection of 4 x four bed, 1 x five bed and 1 x six bed detached residential dwellings with associated vehicular access and parking and formation of community car parking area and village pond.

Oral representations in support of the application were received.  Oral  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.11

ENFORCEMENT ACTION AUTHORISED

Members having considered the report RESOLVED that ENFORCEMENT ACTION BE TAKEN TO CEASE THE USE OF THE CAR PARK OF THE FORMER PUBLIC HOUSE FOR PARKING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES RELATED TO ADJOINING GARAGE PREMISES.

REASON: The development results in an undesirable intensification of a commercial use which would be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 22.1

ENFORCEMENT ACTION AUTHORISED

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

A letter from the applicant's solicitor had been circulated and the Chairman allowed sufficient time for Members to peruse the document.

The Legal Representative informed Members that prior approval of the application had clearly not been  ...  view the full minutes text for item 22.2

TPO NOT CONFIRMED

Oral representations in objection to the making of an Order were received.

Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor John Canvin in objection to the making of an Order were received at the meeting.

Comments from the Chartered Structural and Corporate Building Engineer were reported at the meeting and a Statement  ...  view the full minutes text for item 23.1

TPO NOT CONFIRMED

Oral representations in objection to the making of an Order were received at the meeting.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that Tree Preservation Order No. 2427 relating to one cypress tree NOT BE CONFIRMED subject to the following condition:-

1  A replacement tree or trees of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 23.2

TPO CONFIRMED

Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED that Tree Preservation Order No. 2428 relating to one bay tree BE CONFIRMED as recommended in the report of the Chief Planner.

TPO CONFIRMED

Oral representations in objection to the making of an Order were received at the meeting.

Comments received from the Principal Tree Officer were reported at the meeting.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that Tree Preservation Order No. 2433 relating to one oak tree BE CONFIRMED as  ...  view the full minutes text for item 23.4

TPO NOT CONFIRMED

Members having considered the report and objections RESOLVED that Tree Preservation Order No. 2437 relating to one larch and one maple tree NOT BE CONFIRMED.