Issue - meetings

Installation of timber and netting outdoor play structures, installation of 3 no. bounce pillows and construction of Lorikeet enclosure/structure (retrospective).

The Committee received a presentation from the Principal Planning Officer.

An Objector spoke in opposition of the application.

The Agent spoke in support of the application.

Description:

Installation of timber and netting outdoor play structures, installation of 3 no. bounce pillows and construction of Lorikeet enclosure/structure (retrospective).

Officer Recommendation:

To approve the application, subject to conditions.

Decision:

Following consideration, the Committee resolved (9 in favour, 2 against, and the Chair not voting) to APPROVE the application subject to the following conditions:

Conditions:

1.The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

188/0/001 Rev 03 – Location Plan – dated November 2021

188/3.101 Rev 03 – Proposed Site Plan – dated 25.11.21

Document relating to play equipment (Crystalite Mine, Bounce Pillows, Play Huts)

Lorikeet Enclosure document

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)

2.The development hereby permitted shall be constructed entirely of the materials as detailed on the schedule of materials on the planning application form and submitted details within the Cover Letter and documents (Document relating to play equipment, Crystalite Mine, Bounce Pillows, Play Huts and Lorikeet Enclosure document)

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.

3.The development shall accord with the Flood Risk and Drainage Technical Note (RPS) (HLEF83289, 1, 14 April 2022) and mitigation measures.

Reason: In the interests of flood prevention in accordance with Policy CS6 of the Epsom and Ewell Core Strategy (2007) and Policy DM19 of the Development Management Policies 2015.

Informative(s):

1. In dealing with the application the Council has implemented the requirement in the National Planning Policy Framework to work with the applicant in a positive and proactive way.  We have made available detailed advice in the form or our statutory policies in the Core Strategy, Supplementary Planning Documents, Planning Briefs and other informal written guidance, as well as offering a full pre-application advice service, in order to ensure that the applicant has been given every opportunity to submit an application which is likely to be considered favourably