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11.

Declarations of Interest

Members are asked to declare the existence and nature of any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests in respect of any item of business to be considered at the meeting.

Minutes:

The following declarations were made in relation to items of business at the meeting:

 

Councillor Steven McCormick: In the interests of openness and transparency, Councillor Steven McCormick declared that he is a member of the Woodcote Epsom Residents Society and Epsom Civic Society. He stated that he came to the meeting with an open mind.

 

24 Danetree Road West Ewell Surrey KT19 9RZ

Councillor Peter O'Donovan, Other Interest: In the interests of openness and transparency, Councillor Peter O'Donovan declared that Item 4 of the Agenda relates to his own property, and that he would exit the meeting when this Item is heard by the Committee.

 

29 Horsley Close, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8HB

Councillor Neil Dallen, Other Interest: In the interests of openness and transparency, Councillor Neil Dallen declared that he knows the Applicant of Item 5. He stated that this is not a prejudicial position so he will remain present for the duration of this Item.

 

29 Horsley Close, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8HB

Councillor Previn Jagutpal, Other Interest: In the interests of openness and transparency, Councillor Previn Jagutpal declared that Item 5 of the Agenda is an application in relation to a family member, and that he would exit the meeting when this Item is heard by the Committee.

 

12.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The Committee is asked to confirm as a true record the Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on the 8 October (to follow) and authorise the Chairman to sign them.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning Committee held on 8 October as a true record and the Committee authorised the Chair to sign them.

13.

140 & 142 Ruxley Lane West Ewell KT19 9JS pdf icon PDF 205 KB

Demolition of existing dwellings and erection of 20 flats within two blocks with associated car parking and landscaping.

Minutes:

Description

Demolition of existing dwellings and erection of 20 flats within two blocks with associated car parking and landscaping.

Decision

The Committee noted a presentation from the Senior Planning Officer.

A statement was read out on behalf of an objector to the Application.

The following points were raised by the Committee:

Housing: Members noted the shortage of housing within the Borough and how the proposed development would be of benefit in fulfilling need. Members raised concerns regarding the number of proposed houses being offered as affordable.

Character of building: Members noted concerns regarding the proposed residential development. Members noted the colouring and materials of the proposed development and spoke about whether it may be out of character of the surrounding buildings.

Sustainability of location: Members noted the sustainability of the location, including its proximity to a number of schools and local bus routes. It was noted that some of these bus routes did not pass by the site directly, and required a short journey to reach them. Members also noted the Traffic Safety Report that had been completed

Density: Members noted concerns regarding the proposed housing density, sitting in excess of the 40 units per hectare as set out in DM11. It was noted that this may be seen as a possible overuse of site.

Amenity space: Members raised concerns with the amenity space of the proposed development, and noted that not all of the proposed housing units would meet the standard of amenity space.

A refusal was proposed by Councillor Steven McCormick. This was seconded by Councillor Jan Mason. The reasons for refusal were based on concerns raised by the Committee relating to:

·                     Noncompliance with policies DM 9 and DM 10 relating to size, scale and character of building against the local area.

·                     Noncompliance with CS 5 – Failure to reinforce distinctiveness of local area.

Following consideration it was resolved with 9 Members voting for, 1 Member voting against, 2 abstentions and the Chair not voting that:

The Application be REFUSED based on the following reasons:

·                     The proposed development by reason of its design, scale, and  massing, gives rise to an unacceptably cramped and over-developed layout, leading to an overbearing relationship with the adjacent properties and the local street scene, contrary to the established character, and local distinctiveness  of the local area.  The proposal is contrary to para 127 (c) of the NPPF, Policy DM9 and DM10 of the Development Management Policies Document 2015 and CS5 of the Core Strategy 2007.

Should the item reach an appeal and conditions be requested, Members requested an amendment to:

Condition:

(11)     No development shall commence until a Construction Transport Management Plan, to include details of:

(h) No HGV movements to or from the site shall take place between the hours of 8.15 and 9.00 am and 3.00 and 4.00 pm nor shall the contractor permit any HGVs associated with the development at the site to be laid up, waiting, in Ruxley Lane during these times.

Members noted the importance of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 13.

14.

24 Danetree Road West Ewell Surrey KT19 9RZ pdf icon PDF 104 KB

Single storey rear infill extension with new side window at ground floor and alteration of roof from hip to gable end and rear roof dormer extension (involving conversion of roofspace to habitable use) and installation of three rooflights to front roofslope (Application for a certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development).

Minutes:

Description

Single storey rear infill extension with new side window at ground floor and alteration of roof from hip to gable end and rear roof dormer extension (involving conversion of roofspace to habitable use) and installation of three rooflights to front roofslope (Application for a certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development).

Decision

The Committee noted a presentation from the Planning Officer.

Following consideration, the Committee resolved unanimously that:

A Lawful Development Certificate is GRANTED, taking into account the following:

Informative(s):

(1)          A Certificate of Lawful Development is granted for the following reason: The proposed development is Permitted Development under Schedule 2, Part 1 Classes A, B and C of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended).

(2)          This decision relates to the following drawings:

1113 - S-100- Site Location and Block Plan – 08/09/2020

1113-E-100 Rev 06 – Elevation Plans – 02/09/2020

1113-L-101 Rev 06- Floor Plans – 02/09/2020.

(3) Class A (The enlargement, improvement or other alteration of a dwellinghouse.) Conditions Development is permitted by Class A subject to the following conditions—

(a) Materials used in any exterior work (other than materials used in the construction of a conservatory) must be of a similar appearance to those used in the construction of the exterior of the existing dwellinghouse;

(b) Any upper-floor window located in a wall or roof slope forming a side elevation of the dwellinghouse must be—

(i) obscure-glazed, and

(ii) Non-opening unless the parts of the window which can be opened are more than 1.7 metres above the floor of the room in which the window is installed; and

(c) Where the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse has more than a single storey, or forms an upper storey on an existing enlargement of the original dwellinghouse, the roof pitch of the enlarged part must, so far as practicable, be the same as the roof pitch of the original dwellinghouse

(4)          Class B (additions etc to the roof of a dwellinghouse) Conditions Development is permitted by Class B subject to the following conditions—

(a)  The materials used in any exterior work must be of a similar appearance to those used in the construction of the exterior of the existing dwellinghouse;

(b)  The enlargement must be constructed so that—

(i) Other than in the case of a hip-to-gable enlargement or an enlargement which joins the original roof to the roof of a rear or side extension— (aa) the eaves of the original roof are maintained or reinstated; and (bb) the edge of the enlargement closest to the eaves of the original roof is, so far as practicable, not less than 0.2 metres from the eaves, measured along the roof slope from the outside edge of the eaves; and

(ii) Other than in the case of an enlargement which joins the original roof to the roof of a rear or side extension, no part of the enlargement extends beyond the outside face of any external wall of the original dwellinghouse; and

(c)  Any  ...  view the full minutes text for item 14.

15.

29 Horsley Close, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8HB pdf icon PDF 113 KB

Change of use of a residential dwelling (use Class C3) to an 8 bedroom house in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The proposed changes would include the insertion of a side triangular window to the first floor bedroom 6 and 2 rooflights on the side roofslope of the property.

 

Minutes:

Description

Change of use of a residential dwelling (use Class C3) to an 8 bedroom house in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The proposed changes would include the insertion of a side triangular window to the first floor bedroom 6 and 2 rooflights on the side roofslope of the property.

Decision

The Committee noted an introduction from the Planning Officer.

The following points were raised by the Committee:

Parking spaces: Members raised concerns regarding the number of available parking spaces. Members noted the available road parking nearby, and that the Highways Assessment found this acceptable.

Following consideration, the Committee resolved unanimously that:

Planning Permission is GRANTED subject to the following:

Condition(s):

(1)           The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 91(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

(2)          The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

1546 Drg. No. 01 [dated August 2020] - Existing and Proposed Drawings

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the approved plans to comply with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2007).

(3)          The development hereby permitted shall be constructed entirely of the materials as detailed on the schedule of materials on the planning application form.

Reason: To secure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of the visual amenities and character of the locality in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM9 and DM10 of the Development Management Policies 2015.

(4)          The physical works hereby granted planning permission to bedrooms 2 and 6 as shown on the approved plans shall be completed prior to the occupation of those bedrooms. If bedrooms 2 and 6 are occupied the all physical works shall be completed within 3 months of the date of this approval. All of the proposed physical works relating to this application shall be retained unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To protect the amenities and privacy of the occupiers of the adjoining residential properties in accordance with Policy DM10 (Design Requirements for New Developments including House Extensions) of the LDF Development Management Policies Document Adopted October 2015.

(5)          Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting this Order) no windows or other openings (other than those hereby approved) shall be formed in the side walls of the extensions hereby approved without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To protect the amenities and privacy of the occupiers of the adjoining residential properties in accordance with Policy DM10 (Design Requirements for New Developments including House Extensions) of the LDF Development Management Policies Document Adopted October 2015.

(6)          Before any occupation of the development hereby permitted, any windows  ...  view the full minutes text for item 15.

16.

Monthly Report on Planning Appeals Decision and Housing Numbers pdf icon PDF 69 KB

The Planning Service has received the following Appeal decisions from 15th September 2020 to 12th October 2020.

Minutes:

The Committee noted the appeal decisions from 15 September 2020 to 12 October 2020.