Agenda and minutes

Planning Committee - Thursday, 3rd November, 2022 7.30 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - Epsom Town Hall; https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4283040220538455309

Contact: Democratic Services, email: democraticservices@epsom-ewell.gov.uk tel: 01372 732000

Items
No.	Item
20.	Vice-Chair Presiding as Chair Minutes: In the absence of Councillor Humphrey Reynolds (Chair), Councillor Phil Neale (Vice-Chair) confirmed that he would Chair the meeting. This was noted by the Committee. Councillor Lucie McIntyre was not present at the meeting at this time.
21.	Election of Member to Preside as Vice-Chair Minutes: Following confirmation of Councillor Phil Neale (Vice-Chair) presiding as Chair of the meeting, the Committee elected to appoint Councillor Monica Coleman to preside as Vice-Chair of the meeting. Councillor Lucie McIntyre was not present at the meeting at the time of the election. Councillor Lucie McIntyre became present immediately following the election.
22.	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: No Members declared any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests in respect of any items of business on the agenda.
23.	Minutes of the Previous Meeting PDF 251 KB The Committee is asked to confirm as a true record the Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on the 6 October and authorise the Chair to sign them. Minutes: The Committee confirmed as a true record the Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on the 6 October and authorised the Presiding Chair to sign them.
24.	Green Gables, Ashley Road, Epsom, KT18 5BB PDF 280 KB View the background to item 24. Demolition of existing building and erection of two linked, two storey buildings containing 22 student bedrooms, associated parking and cycle parking. Additional documents: Green Gables, Ashley Road, Epsom, KT18 5BB Appendix 1 , item 24. PDF 432 KB Minutes: Description Demolition of existing building and erection of two linked, two storey buildings containing 22 student bedrooms, associated parking and cycle parking. Decision The Committee noted a presentation from the Planning Officer. Following consideration of the Committee, Councillor Steven McCormick proposed a Refusal of the application. This proposal was seconded by Councillor Neil Dallen. The reasons for refusal were the following: (1) Visual Impact (2) Loss of Outlook (3) Loss of Privacy (4) Lack of clear and robust evidence demonstrating a need for the development (5) Non-compliance with policies DM9, DM10 and DM21 Following consideration, the Committee resolved (8 in favour, 2 against, 0 abstaining and the Chair not voting) that: The application be REFUSED.