Agenda, decisions and minutes

Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 - Thursday 5 February 2015 7.00 pm

Venue: Bromley Civic Centre

Contact: Lisa Thornley  020 8313 4745

Items
Note No. Item

18.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND NOTIFICATION OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS

Decision:

COUNCILLOR SAMARIS HUNTINGTON-THRESHER

Minutes:

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Samaris Huntington-Thresher.

19.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Decision:

NONE

Minutes:

No declarations of interest were received.

20.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 4 DECEMBER 2014 pdf icon PDF 144 KB

Decision:

CONFIRMED

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 4 December 2014 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

21.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Section 1

(Applications submitted by the London Borough of Bromley)

Bromley Town

21.1

(14/04917/ADV) - 2 High Street, Bromley pdf icon PDF 421 KB

Decision:

ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT GRANTED

 

Minutes:

Description of application - Illuminated lettering spelling ’BROMLEY SOUTH’ above fascia level, 2 way-finding signs and 2 fascia signs at 2-22 High Street.

 

Members having considered the report, RESOLVED that ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

 

Section 2

(Applications meriting special consideration)

Bromley Common and Keston

21.2

(12/03874/FULL6) - Barn Farm, 56 Hastings Road, Bromley pdf icon PDF 297 KB

Decision:

PERMISSION

Minutes:

Description of application - Roof alterations to incorporate rear and side dormer extension.

 

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.

 

Cray Valley East

21.3

(14/03295/FULL1) - Parker House, 27 Elmcroft Road, Orpington pdf icon PDF 377 KB

Decision:

PERMISSION

Minutes:

Description of application - Second floor mansard roof extension to provide additional Class B1 office accommodation and elevational alterations.

 

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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.3

Copers Cope

21.4

(14/03685/ELUD) - Flat 5 The Old House, 36 Southend Road, Beckenham pdf icon PDF 421 KB

Decision:

CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS GRANTED

 

Minutes:

Description of application: Roof terrace on second floor of flat 5.  CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR AN EXISTING DEVELOPMENT.

 

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

 

The Legal representative advised Members they were required to make a decision based on the balance  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.4

Copers Cope

21.5

(14/03686/FULL1) - Flat 5 The Old House, 36 Southend Road, Beckenham pdf icon PDF 416 KB

Decision:

REFUSED

Minutes:

Description of application - Retrospective planning permission for wrought iron balustrade and decking for roof terrace.

 

Oral representations in objection to and in support of 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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.5

West Wickham

21.6

(14/03876/FULL6) - 40 Stambourne Way, West Wickham pdf icon PDF 336 KB

Decision:

PERMISSION

Minutes:

Description of application - Part one/two storey rear extension, conversion of garage to habitable accommodation and to provide habitable accommodation in roofspace.

 

Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

Bickley

21.7

(14/03896/FULL1) - Little Wickham, Hill Brow, Bromley pdf icon PDF 413 KB

Decision:

REFUSED

 

Minutes:

Description of application - Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a replacement two storey five bedroom dwelling and formation of a new access drive and erection of detached two storey five bedroom dwelling on land to rear including boundary enclosures and landscaping.

 

Oral representations in objection to and in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.7

Hayes and Coney Hall

21.8

(14/04052/FULL6) - 12 Layhams Road, West Wickham pdf icon PDF 365 KB

Decision:

REFUSED

Minutes:

Description of application - Two storey side/rear 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 for the following reason:-

1  The proposed extensions constitute inappropriate development in the Green Belt and no very  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.8

Petts Wood and Knoll

21.9

(14/04309/FULL1) - Mega House, Crest View Drive, Petts Wood pdf icon PDF 475 KB

Decision:

REFUSED

Minutes:

Description of application - Erection of roof extension to form part fourth

 

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 of the Chief  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.9

Orpington

21.10

(14/04393/FULL1) - 323 Court Road, Orpington pdf icon PDF 475 KB

Decision:

PERMISSION

Minutes:

Description of application - Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a two storey 4 bedroom house with associated landscaping and parking.

 

Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report of the Chief  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.10

Clock House

21.11

(14/04513/FULL3) - 105 Elmers End Road, Beckenham pdf icon PDF 352 KB

Decision:

PERMISSION

Minutes:

Description of application - Change of use of ground floor retail unit (Use Class A1) to day nursery (Use Class D1) comprising elevational alterations, pick up/drop off parking bays and landscaping.

 

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

It was reported that a further 40  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.11

Section 3

(Applications recommended for permission, approval or consent)

Copers Cope Conservation Area

21.12

(14/03384/FULL1) - 83 Copers Cope Road, Beckenham pdf icon PDF 503 KB

Decision:

APPEAL TO BE CONTESTED

Minutes:

Description of application - Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 8 five bedroom houses with associated works relating to a private road, parking and landscaping.

 

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

Members having considered the report, objections and representations,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.12

Chelsfield and Pratts Bottom

21.13

(14/03757/FULL1) - 10 Porthallow Close, Orpington pdf icon PDF 354 KB

Decision:

REFUSED

Minutes:

Description of application - Detached two storey 2 bedroom dwelling with 2 car parking spaces on land adjacent to No. 10 Porthallow Close.

 

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

1  The proposed development by reason of its size, design and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.13

West Wickham

21.14

(14/03898/FULL1) - 128 Barnfield Wood Road, Beckenham pdf icon PDF 370 KB

Decision:

DEFERRED

Minutes:

Description of application - Single storey front extension and porch, single storey rear extension, first floor side extension and roof alterations.

 

Members having considered the report, RESOLVED that the application BE DEFERRED without prejudice to future consideration, to seek compliance with Policy H9 to ensure 1m side space between the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.14

Penge and Cator

21.15

(14/04287/FULL1) - Buildings Adjacent to 1-1A Kingswood Road, Penge pdf icon PDF 375 KB

Decision:

DEFERRED

Minutes:

Description of application - Demolition of existing buildings and construction of 3 two bedroom houses with associated landscaping and amenity areas.

 

Members having considered the report, RESOLVED that the application BE DEFERRED without prejudice to future consideration, to seek a reduction in the number of units and the inclusion of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.15

Bickley

21.16

(14/04292/FULL6) - Greenwood, Bickley Park Road, Bickley pdf icon PDF 394 KB

Decision:

REFUSED

Minutes:

Description of application - Two storey side and single storey rear extensions with swimming pool to rear. 

 

Comments received from Committee and Ward Member Councillor Kate Lymer in objection to the application are attached as Appendix 2 to these Minutes.

Comments from the Planning Officer were reported at the meeting.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.16

Petts Wood and Knoll

21.17

(14/04311/FULL1) - Mega House, Crest View Drive, Petts Wood pdf icon PDF 467 KB

Decision:

PERMISSION

Minutes:

Description of application - Elevational alterations to existing building.

 

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.

 

Penge and Cator

21.18

(14/04536/FULL1) - 181 Kent House Road, Beckenham pdf icon PDF 346 KB

Decision:

PERMISSION

Minutes:

Description of application - Conversion of a single dwelling into 2 flats, a two bedroom and a three bedroom flat with a loft conversion and rear dormer.

 

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

Members having considered the report and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.18

Section 4

(Applications recommended for refusal or disapproval of details)

Plaistow and Sundridge

21.19

(14/04721/VAR) - Treesway, Lodge Road, Bromley pdf icon PDF 377 KB

Decision:

VARIATION OF CONDITION REFUSED

Minutes:

Description of application - Application to vary Condition 5 of planning permission reference 14/01529 from 'Within two months of the date of decision notice all flank windows shall be incapable of being opened and shall be obscure glazed to a minimum of privacy level 3 (using five levels of privacy  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.19

22.

CONTRAVENTIONS AND OTHER ISSUES

23.

TREE PRESERVATION ORDERS

Description of application -

 

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

 

Copers Cope

23.1

Tree Works Application 14/00578/TPO: Consent to Remove 1 London Plane Tree on Land Adjacent to The Avenue, Beckenham, BR3 5ES pdf icon PDF 350 KB

Decision:

CONSENT FOR REMOVALOF TREE GRANTED (with condition for tree replacement)

Minutes:

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

The Legal representative advised Members they were required to make a decision based on the probability of foreseeability that the tree could be the potential cause of damage.  Members were also made aware that refusal of the application  ...  view the full minutes text for item 23.1

Bickley

23.2

Tree Works Application 14/02640/TPO: Consent to Remove 1 Cedar Tree Located in the Rear Garden of 6 Laurel Gardens, Bromley, BR1 2US pdf icon PDF 273 KB

Decision:

REMOVAL OF TREE REFUSED

Minutes:

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

Comments from Ward Member Councillor Colin Smith in objection to the application were received at the meeting.  Councillor Smith referred to a similar application at the same site which Members considered in 2014; this had resulted in the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 23.2

24.

SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATIONS

The Chairman to move that the attached report, not included in the published agenda, be considered as a matter of urgency on the following grounds:

 

‘There is a pressing need to ensure that the Legal Agreement is signed with the Decision Notice wording clarified as requested by the agent.’.

Minutes:

The Chairman moved that the following report, not included in the published agenda, be considered as a matter of urgency on the following grounds:

 

‘There is a pressing need to ensure that the Legal Agreement is signed with the Decision Notice wording clarified as requested by the agent.’.

 

Cray Valley West

S24.1

(14/00820/OUT) - Grays Farm Production Village, Grays Farm Road, Orpington pdf icon PDF 742 KB

Decision:

PERMISSION SUBJECT TO PRIOR COMPLETION OF A LEGAL AGREEMENT

Minutes:

Description of application - Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide 1.077sqm of use Class B1 floorspace in a detached 2 storey building with accommodation in roof and 45 two storey houses (some with accommodation in roof) with access road and car parking.

 

Members having considered the report and  ...  view the full minutes text for item S24.1

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