Agenda and minutes

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.

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

Councillor Neil Dallen: In the interests of openness and transparency, Councillor Neil Dallen declared that he is a member of Epsom Civic Society. He stated that he came to the meeting with a clear and open mind.

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 a clear and open mind.

The Committee is asked to confirm as a true record the Minutes of the Special Meetings of the Planning Committee held on the 23 September and 18 November (to follow) and the Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 5 November (attached) and authorise the Chairman to sign them.

The Minutes of the Special meetings of the Planning Committee held on 23 September and 18 November and the Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 5 November were agreed as a true record and the Committee authorised the Chair to sign them, subject to the following:

Amendment of the following typographical error to the Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 18 November:

Epsom General Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, Surrey, Kt187eg

Reasons for refusal:

(3)          The proposed development by reason of it height, massing and design would adversely impact on the neighbouring amenities of the occupiers at 40 and 46 Woodcote Green Road, by means of overbearing, loss of privacy and loss of outlook, failing to comply with Policy DM10 of the Development Management Policies Document (2015).

To read:

(3)          The proposed development by reason of its height, massing and design would adversely impact on the neighbouring amenities of the occupiers at 40 and 46 Woodcote Green Road, by means of overbearing, loss of privacy and loss of outlook, failing to comply with Policy DM10 of the Development Management Policies Document (2015).

Proposed ground and first floor rear extension, ground and first floor side extension and internal alterations.

Description

Proposed ground and first floor rear extension, ground and first floor side extension and internal alterations.

Decision

The Committee noted a presentation from the Planning Officer.

The Committee heard from Ward Councillor, Nigel Collin, who spoke in objection to the Application. The Committee heard from an objector to the Application, as well as from the Applicant.

The following points were raised by the Committee:

a)            Damage to neighbouring buildings: Members raised concerns regarding potential damages to neighbouring properties. It was noted that this was not a Planning consideration, and would be referred to Building Control.

b)            Neighbouring access: Members noted the proposed distance from the neighbouring property. It was noted that this distance was appropriate for property maintenance to be upheld.

Following consideration, the Committee resolved with 7 Members voting for, 2 Members voting against, 1 abstention and the Chairman not voting that:

The Application be APPROVED 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:

Drawing No 04 Rev F – Proposed Plans

Drawing No 05 Rev F – Proposed Elevations

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 external materials used in the construction of the extension shall match as close as possible to those which are present at the existing property. The materials shall thereafter be retained.

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)          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.

(5)          The roof of the extension hereby permitted shall not be converted or used as a balcony or a sitting out area, and no access shall be gained except for maintenance purposes.

Reason: To protect the amenities and privacy 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.

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The Planning Service has received the following Appeal decisions from 13th October 2020 to 18th November 2020.

The Committee noted the appeal decisions from 13 October 2020 to 18 November 2020.