Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies:  Cllr Richard Williams

Substitute:  Cllr Vanessa Allen

Apologies:  Cllr Nicky Dykes

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Richard Williams and Councillor Vanessa Allen attended as his substitute.

An apology for absence was also received from Councillor Nicky Dykes.

Item 4.8 Cllr Kate Lymer - Non-prejudicial Interest

Councillor Kate Lymer declared a non-prejudicial interest in Item 4.8 as she was a Governor of Bickley Primary School.

CONFIRMED. 

PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO RESPOND TO CLLR SIMON FAWTHROP REGARDING MINUTE 17.4

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 November 2017 be confirmed.

The Development Control Manager undertook to respond to Councillor Simon Fawthrop regarding Minute 17.4.

WITHDRAWN BY CHIEF PLANNER

Description of application – Two storey link attached building; single storey detached building for garage and store.

THIS REPORT WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE CHIEF PLANNER.

PERMISSION

Description of application – Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission ref 14/02458/VAR(single storey rear extension for use as a separate shop (A1 use class) and installation of associated shop front) to extend hours of operation to Monday - Saturday: 08.30 - 19.00 hours.

Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Alexa Michael, 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 condition set out in the report of the Chief Planner with an informative to read:-

“INFORMATIVE:  No further extension to the opening hours beyond that which is granted within this application would be welcomed, with particular regard to Sundays and Bank Holidays.”

WITHDRAWN BY CHIEF PLANNER

Description of application – Proposed amendment to flood risk and drainage

strategies.

THIS REPORT WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE CHIEF PLANNER.

WITHDRAWN BY CHIEF PLANNER

Description of application - Details submitted in relation to planning permission reference 16/03145/OUT. Condition 3 - Layout of the Access Roads, Pedestrian Access and Turning Area.

THIS REPORT WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE CHIEF PLANNER.

WITHDRAWN BY CHIEF PLANNER

Description of application – Details of appearance and landscaping pursuant to outline permission ref 16/03145/OUT for the erection of 2 buildings of two to three storeys comprising 13,508 square metres (Gross External Area) of Class D1 floorspace to provide an 8 form entry plus 6th form school (up to 1,680).

THIS REPORT WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE CHIEF PLANNER.

PERMISSION

Description of application – Change of the Use Class from A5 (hot food and takeaway) to a mixed Use Class A4 (drinking establishment) & A3 (restaurants and cafes) and the installation of new shop frontage.

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting.  It was reported that a late representation had been received.

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 with a further condition to read:-

“5.  The use hereby permitted shall be carried out only by Mr Ricky Ellul.

REASON: To enable the Council to reconsider the situation in the event of a change of user in the interest of the amenities of the area.”

PERMISSION

Description of application - Construction of replacement Cricket Club pavilion.

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 Planner.

PERMISSION

Description of application – Part demolition of existing building and associated reinstatement and hard landscaping works, minor external alterations to existing building and installation of access ramps.

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting.  An email on behalf of Bromley Cyclists had been received and circulated to Members. The Chief Planner’s representative referred to the history of the site and reported Highway Division’s revised comments and the required amendment to Condition 11.

Ward Member, Councillor Kate Lymer, spoke in objection to the application.  Councillor Lymer’s comments are attached as ‘Minute Annex’ to these Minutes.

Councillors Michael Turner and Lydia Buttinger regretted the application could not be considered on education grounds and stressed the importance of the Traffic Plan.

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 with an amendment to Condition 11.

“11.  Prior to demolition, details of the proposed vehicular entrance and exit arrangements, including traffic flows within the site, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to comply with Policy T18 of the Unitary Development Plan and in the interest of pedestrian and vehicular safety.”

PERMISSION

Description of application – Frist floor side extension, small part hipped/part flat roof to the remaining flat roof area on the existing side extension and addition of a small dummy pitch roof to the rear ground floor extension on the existing flat roof.

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.

REFUSED

Description of application – Demolition of garage and part one/two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and covered walkway to side.

The Chairman’s view was that the proposed development was too bulky and would cause terracing and Councillor Simon Fawthrop had concerns with protrusion and the lack of side space.

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

1.  The proposal does not comply with the Council's requirement for a minimum one metre side space to be maintained to the flank boundary in respect of two storey development in the absence of which the extension would constitute a cramped form of development, out of character with the street scene, conducive to a retrograde lowering of the spatial standards to which the area is at present developed and contrary to Policy H9 of the Unitary Development Plan.

WITHDRAWN BY CHIEF PLANNER

Description of application – Variation of condition 2 and 30 pursuant to planning permission ref 16/03145/OUT for the erection of 2 buildings of two to three storeys comprising 13,508 square metres (Gross External Area) of Class D1 floorspace to provide an 8 form entry plus 6th form school (up to 1,680).

THIS REPORT WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE CHIEF PLANNER.