Agenda and minutes

The Committee is asked to confirm as a true record the Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 14 January 2016 (attached) and authorise the Chairman to sign them.

The Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 14 January 2016 were agreed as a true record and signed by the Chairman.

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.

Declarations of interest are recorded against the relevant item on the Agenda.

The order of items on the Agenda was changed in agreement with the Committee, as follows:  Item 06 – 18a Worple Road; Item 03 – 570 Chessington Road; 04 – Horton Park Golf and Country Club; Item 05 – Riverview C of E Primary School.

Two-storey side and rear extension, incorporating the creation of a residential annexe. Loft conversion. (Amended drawings received 21.01.2016) (Description amended 25.01.2016)

Description

Two-storey side and rear extension, incorporating the creation of a residential annexe.  Loft conversion.  (Amended drawings received 21.01.06) (Description amended 25.01.2016).

Decision

REFUSED for the following reason:

The bulk and form of the proposed extensions would have a serious adverse impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, situated within the Church Street and Worple Road Conservation Areas.  The proposal would therefore conflict with Policies DM8, DM9 and DM10 of the Development Management Policies Document – September 2015 and Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy 2007.

The Committee noted a verbal representation from an Objector.  Letters of representation from local residents were published on the Council’s website and made available to the public and members of the Committee in advance of the meeting.

Demolish existing single garage and erection of four bay garage.

Description

Demolition of existing garage and erection of four bay garage.

Decision

PERMITTED subject to the following conditions:-

Conditions:

(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 2005.

(2)         The external finishes of the development hereby permitted, including making good to the retained fabric, shall match in material, colour, size, style, bonding, texture and profile those of the existing building.

Reason: To secure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of the visual amenities and character of the conservation area in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM8, DM9 and DM10 of the Development Management Policies Document 2015.

(3)         The development hereby permitted shall be used only for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the existing dwelling house and no trade or business shall take plan therein.

Reason: To ensure that the dwelling remains in single residential occupation to safeguard the existing character of the area and amenity of adjacent residential properties as required by Policy DM10 of the Development Management Policies (2015).

(4)         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Site Location Plan and Block Plan, Drawing Number 669/02 Rev A.

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). 

Informatives:

(1)         The Council confirms that in assessing this planning application it has worked with the applicant in a positive and proactive way, in line with the requirements of paragraph 186-187 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

(2)         If you need any advice regarding Building Regulations please do not hesitate to contact Epsom & Ewell Borough Council Building Control on 01372 732000 or contactus@epsom-ewell.gov.uk.

Erection of children’s play area structure to be situated adjacent to the club house building. The proposal aims to provide facilities for younger children and comprises a variety of play features including a climbing wall, slide, ladder and car feature made out of timber with stainless steel fittings.

Description

Erection of children’s play area structure to be situated adjacent to the club house building.  The proposal aims to provide facilities for younger children and comprises of a variety of play features including a climbing wall, slide, ladder and car feature made out of timber with stainless steel fittings.

Decision

PERMITTED subject to the following conditions:

Conditions:

(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 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 and documents: Plan 01, Plan 02, Plan 03, Plan 04, Plan 05 and Design and Access Statement received on 26/11/15].

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 maximum height of the development hereby permitted shall not exceed 3.9m.

Reason: To minimise the impact of the development upon the visual amenities of the Green Belt in accordance with Policy CS2 of the Core Strategy (2007). 

(4)         The development hereby permitted shall be constructed entirely of the materials as detailed on the schedule of materials on the planning application form and as described in the Design and Access Statement.

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.

Informative:

(1)         The Council confirms that in assessing this planning application it has worked with the applicant in a positive and proactive way, in line with the requirements of paragraph 186-187 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

Demolition of existing life-expired buildings and the erection of a two-storey building containing new teaching accommodation and associated staff, dining and welfare facilities, including multi-purpose sports hall, alterations to north east elevation of retained Children's Centre, including installation of graphic wall; reconfiguration of external spaces to provide new and improved hard and soft play areas with associated landscaping, including part-retention/improvement of hard play area adjoining western boundary; minor reconfiguration of internal service delivery access and other associated improvements.

Description

Demolition of existing life-expired buildings and the erection of a two-storey building containing new teaching accommodation and associated staff, dining and welfare facilities, including multi-purpose sports hall, alterations to north east elevation of retained Children's Centre, including installation of graphic wall; reconfiguration of external spaces to provide new and improved hard and soft play areas with associated landscaping, including part-retention/improvement of hard play area adjoining western boundary; minor reconfiguration of internal service delivery access and other associated improvements.

Decision

PERMITTED subject to the following conditions:

Conditions:

(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 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

(2)         Prior to the commencement of above ground development, details and samples of the materials to be used for the external surfaces of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

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 Document 2015.

(3)         No above ground development shall take place until full details, of both hard and soft landscape proposals, including a schedule of landscape maintenance for a minimum period of 5 years, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The approved landscape scheme (with the exception of planting, seeding and turfing) shall be implemented prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved and thereafter retained.

Reason: To ensure the provision, establishment and maintenance of an appropriate landscape scheme in the interests of the visual amenities of the locality in accordance with Policy DM10 of the Development Management Policies Document 2015.

(4)         No development including any works of demolition or preparation works prior to building operations shall take place on site until a Construction Transport Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The approved statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period and shall include:

(a) parking for vehicles of site personnel, operatives and visitors

(b) loading and unloading of plant and materials

(c) storage of plant and materials

(d) programme of works (including measures for traffic management)

(e) provision of boundary hoarding behind any visibility zones

(f) HGV deliveries and hours of operation

(g) vehicle routing

(h) measures to prevent the deposit of materials on the highway

(i) before and after construction condition surveys of the highway and a commitment to fund the repair of any damage caused

(j) no HGV movements to or from the site shall take place between the hours of 8.15 and 9.00 am and 2.30 and 3.30 pm nor  ...  view the full minutes text for item 47.

Members are asked to put forward any applications which it is considered warrant a site visit.

The Committee reviewed appropriate site visits and decided that a visit should be held at the appropriate time in connection with the following applications:

·                     Nescot Reconfiguration, 91 Reigate Road, Ewell KT17 3DS  - Ref: 15/01299/FUL

·                     Former Diary Crest Site – Alexandra Road, Epsom KT17 4BJ – Ref:  15/01346/FUL

·                     The Roveries, 59 - 63 Cox Lane, West Ewell KT19 9NR – 15/01464/FUL

·                     101 -111 Hollymoor Lane, Epsom KT19 9LZ – KT19 9LZ – 15/01497/FUL

·                     Hindu Temple, 3 and 4 Dell Lane, Stoneleigh KT17 2NE – 15/01379/FUL