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.

No declarations of interest were made by Councillors regarding items on the Agenda.

The Committee is asked to confirm as a true record the Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 8 September 2016 (attached) and authorise the Chairman to sign them.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 8 September 2016 were agreed as a true record and signed by the Chairman.

Outline application (access) for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a new block of 10 self-contained flat units and associated parking.

Description

Outline application (access) for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a new block of 10 self-contained units and associated parking.

Decision

Outline planning permission is PERMITTED subject to the following conditions:

Part A:

Subject to a legal agreement being completed and signed by 4 November 2016 to secure the following heads of terms:

A commuted sum of £308,705

The Committee authorise the Head of Place Development to grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:

Conditions:

(1)          Application for approval of reserved matters shall be made to the local planning authority before the expiration of two years from the date of this permission. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved.

Details of the access, appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale. (delete as appropriate), hereinafter called "the reserved matters" shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before any development begins and the development shall be carried out as approved.

Reason: The application was made for outline planning permission and is granted to comply with the provisions of Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 1(2) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

(2)          Prior to the commencement of 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: In the interest of safeguarding visual amenity in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2007) and policy DM10 of the Development Management Policies Document 2015.

(3)          No new development shall be occupied until space has been laid out     within the site in accordance with the approved plans for 19 vehicles and a minimum of 10 bicycles to be parked, and for vehicles to turn so that they may enter and leave the site in forward gear. The parking/turning area shall be used and retained exclusively for its designated purpose.

Reason: In order that the development should not prejudice highway safety nor cause inconvenience to other highway users and to accord with the provisions of policy CS16 of the Core Strategy (2007)

(4)          Prior to the commencement of any building or engineering operations, a Method of Construction Statement shall be submitted to and approved in writing with the local planning authority. This shall include details of:

a)            Parking of the vehicles of site personnel, operatives and visitors,

b)           Loading and unloading of plant and materials,

c)            Storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development,

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)  ...  view the full minutes text for item 34.

Repair and conversion of existing dwelling into 3 separate flat units. Construction of a new apartment building accommodating 6 self-contained flat units and associated landscaping and parking.

Description

Repair and conversion of existing dwelling into 3 separate flat units.  Construction of a new apartment building accommodating 6 self-contained flat units and associated landscaping and parking.

Decision

Planning permission is PERMITTED subject to the following conditions:

Part A:

Subject to a legal agreement being completed and signed by 4 November 2016 to secure the following heads of terms:

A commuted sum of £308,705

The Committee authorise the Head of Place Development to grant planning permission 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 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.

(3)          No 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 CS5 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM5 and DM9 of the Development Management Policies 2015.

(4)          The development works including ground preparation, demolition and construction; shall be carried out in strict accordance with the submitted Arboricultural Method Statement E806-02 (dated October 2015), by ENIMS. No equipment, machinery or materials shall be brought onto the site for the purposes of the development until fencing has been erected in accordance with the Tree Protection Plan. Within any area fenced in accordance with this condition, nothing shall be stored, placed or disposed of above or below ground, the ground level shall not be altered, no excavations shall be made, nor shall any fires be lit, without the prior written consent of the local planning authority. The fencing shall be maintained in accordance with the approved details, until all equipment, machinery and surplus materials have been moved from the site.

Reason:  To protect the trees on site which are to be retained in the interests of the visual amenities of the locality in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM5 and DM9 of the Development Management Policies 2015.

(5)          Prior to the commencement of the development details of sustainability measures  ...  view the full minutes text for item 35.

Outline application (access) for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a new block of 14 self-contained flat units and associated parking.

Description

Outline application (access) for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a new block of 14 self-contained flat units and associated parking.

Decision

Outline planning permission is PERMITTED subject to the following conditions:

Part A:

Subject to a legal agreement being completed and signed by 4 November 2016 to secure the following heads of terms:

a)            The provision of 2 two-bedroom affordable rental units on site

b)           A commuted sum of £46,862 in lieu of 0.8 of a unit.

The Committee authorise the Head of Place Development to grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:

Conditions:

(1)          Application for approval of reserved matters shall be made to the local planning authority before the expiration of two years from the date of this permission. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved.

Details of the access, appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale (delete as appropriate), hereinafter called "the reserved matters" shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before any development begins and the development shall be carried out as approved.

Reason:  The application was made for outline planning permission and is granted to comply with the provisions of Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 1(2) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

(2)          Prior to the commencement of 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: In the interest of safeguarding visual amenity in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2007) and policy DM10 of the Development Management Policies Document 2015.

(3)          No new development shall be occupied until space has been laid out within the site in accordance with the approved plans for 19 vehicles and a minimum of 10 bicycles to be parked, and for vehicles to turn so that they may enter and leave the site in forward gear. The parking/turning area shall be used and retained exclusively for its designated purpose.

Reason:  In order that the development should not prejudice highway safety nor cause inconvenience to other highway users and to accord with the provisions of policy CS16 of the Core Strategy (2007)

(4)          Prior to the commencement of any building or engineering operations, a Method of Construction Statement shall be submitted to and approved in writing with the local planning authority. This shall include details of:

a)            Parking of the vehicles of site personnel, operatives and visitors,

b)           Loading and unloading of plant and materials,

c)            Storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development,

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

e)            Provision of boundary hoarding behind any visibility zones

f)             HGV  ...  view the full minutes text for item 36.

The demolition of existing two dwellings on site and the erection of a new four-storey building to provide 17 flats and associated parking to the rear. (Amended drawings received 28.07.2016)

Description

The demolition of existing two dwellings on site and the erection of a new four-storey building to provide 17 flats and associated parking to the rear.

Decision

Planning permission is REFUSED for the following reasons:

(1)          The proposed scheme due to its height and massing would result in the over-development of the site and would appear as an incongruent element in the streetscene, contrary to Policy DM9 and DM10 of the Development Management Policies 2015

(2)          In the absence of a completed legal obligation under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended), the applicant has failed to comply with CS9 (Affordable Housing) and CS12 (Developer Contributions) of the 2007 Core Strategy in relation to the provision of a commuted sum in lieu of the on –site provision of affordable housing units.

The Committee noted a verbal representation from the applicant.  Letters of representation had been published on the Council’s website and were available to the public and members of the Committee in advance of the meeting.

Demolition of derelict dwelling house and erection of ten flats (four studios, four 2-bed and two 3-bed) in a three storey building with seven parking spaces.

Description

Demolition of derelict dwelling house and erection of 10 flats (four studios, four 2-bed and two 3-bed) in a three storey building with seven parking spaces.

Decision

Planning permission is REFUSED for the following reasons:

(1)          The proposed scheme due to its height and relative position on the site would lead to unacceptable overlooking and loss of privacy to the occupants of Nos 27-37 Pemberley Chase, contrary to Policy DM10 of the Development Management Policies 2015

(2)          The proposed scheme would provide insufficient on-site parking contrary to Policy DM37 of the Development Management Policies 2015 and the Council’s adopted Parking Standards for Residential Development SPD 2015

(3)          The proposed scheme would not provide a minimum of 25% of the overall units as  three bedroom flat units, contrary to Policy DM22 of the Development Management Policies 2015

(4)          In the absence of a completed legal obligation under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended), the applicant has failed to comply with CS9 (Affordable Housing) and CS12 (Developer Contributions) of the 2007 Core Strategy in relation to the provision of a commuted sum in lieu of the on–site provision of affordable housing units

The Committee noted a verbal representation from the architect/applicant.  Letters of representation had been published on the Council’s website and were available to the public and members of the Committee in advance of the meeting.

Demolition of existing buildings on site to allow for the redevelopment of two three-storey (ground plus two-storeys) buildings accommodating a total of 14 flat units with associated car parking and additional works. (Description amended, and amended drawings received 28.08.2016)

Description

Demolition of existing buildings on site to allow for the redevelopment of two three-storey (ground plus two-storeys) buildings accommodating a total of 14 flat units with associated car parking and additional works. 

Decision

Planning permission is REFUSED for the following reasons:

(1)          The proposed scheme would lead to an unacceptable loss of employment floorspace contrary to Policy DM24 of the Development Management Policies 2015

(2)          The proposed scheme would provide insufficient on-site parking contrary to Policy DM37 of the Development Management Policies 2015 and the Council’s adopted Parking Standards for Residential Development SPD 2015

(3)          The proposed scheme would not provide a minimum of 25% of the overall units as three bedroom units, contrary to Policy DM22 of the Development Management Policies 2015

(4)          The applicant has failed to comply with Policy CS9 (Affordable Housing) and CS12 (Developer Contributions) in relation to the provision of on-site affordable units and/or an acceptable commuted sum in lieu of on-site provision of affordable housing units.

Erection of a detached building to accommodate a horse walker and provide storage for agricultural related equipment.

Description

Erection of a detached building to accommodate a horse walker and provide storage for agricultural related equipment.

Decision

Planning permission is 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 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 Document 2015

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

HCP P16 04 (SITE LAYOUT); HCP P16 05 (PLANS); HCP P16 06 (ELEVATIONS Sheet 1); HCP P16 07 (ELEVATIONS Sheet 2); HCP P16 03 (CONTEXT PLAN)

Reason:  For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning as required by Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy 2007.

(4)          The building hereby approved shall be used as a horse walker only:

Reason:  To ensure that it is used for a purpose essential to outdoor recreational use of the site and not for any other purpose that would be inappropriate to the Green Belt and therefore contrary to Policy CS2 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

(3)          You are advised that works related to the construction of the development hereby permitted, including works of demolition or preparation prior to building operations shall not take place other than between the hours of 08.00 to 18.00 hours Mondays to Fridays; 08.00 to 13.00 Saturdays; with no work on Saturday afternoons (after 13.00 hours), Sundays, Bank Holidays or Public Holidays.

Erection of driving bay extension and new conservatory to club house

Description

Erection of a driving bay extension and new conservatory to club house

Decision

Planning permission is 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: 16042/100, 16042/101, 16042/103, 16042/105, 16042/106.

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 and as shown on drawings 16042/103 and 16042/105.

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.

(2)          You are advised that works related to the construction of the development hereby permitted, including works of demolition or preparation prior to building operations shall not take place other than between the hours of 08.00 to 18.00 hours Mondays to Fridays; 08.00 to 13.00 hours Saturdays; with no work on Saturday afternoons (after 13.00), Sundays Bank Holidays and Public Holidays.

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

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

·                 65 London Road, Ewell, KT17 2BL – 16/00933/FUL