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.

In the interest of openness and transparency the following declarations were made:

Planning Application 17/00429/FUL - New Development on NESCOT agricultural Land, Reigate Road, KT17 3DS

Councillor David Wood FCA, Other Interest: Is an acquaintance of the objector of the application.

Planning Application 17/00429/FUL - New Development on NESCOT agricultural Land, Reigate Road, KT17 3DS

Councillor Humphrey Reynolds, Other Interest: Is an acquaintance of the objector of the application.

Planning Application 17/00429/FUL - New Development on NESCOT agricultural Land, Reigate Road, KT17 3DS

Councillor John Beckett, Other Interest: Is an acquaintance of the objector of the application.

Planning Application 17/00429/FUL - New Development on NESCOT agricultural Land, Reigate Road, KT17 3DS

Councillor Michael Arthur MBE FCIOB FCMI, Other Interest: Is an acquaintance of the objector of the application.

The Committee is asked to confirm as a true record the Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on the 7 September 2017 (attached) and authorise the Chairman to sign them.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 7 September 2017 were agreed as a true record, and signed by the Chairman subject to the amendment of a typographical error on minute no.26, to read ‘…NESCOT agricultural Land…’.

Variation of Condition 3 (Plans) of 15/01532/FUL (Conversion and extension of existing office building to provide 8 x two bedroom and 4 x one bedroom residential flats together with revised parking layout and external amenity space to amend northern side (as amended).

Description

Variation of Condition 3 (Plans) of 15/01532/FUL (Conversion and extension of existing office building to provide 8x2 bed and 4x1 bed residential flats together with revised parking layout and external amenity space) to amend northern side annexe (as amended).

Decision

Planning permission is PERMITTED subject to the following conditions:

Conditions:

(1)            The development hereby permitted shall be begun before 22.06.2019.

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)            Prior to the commencement of development, details and samples shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority of the materials to be used for the external surfaces of the northern annexe  including all making good works, demonstrating that the finishing materials match those of the existing building/structure in size, colour, texture, profile, finish, bonding and pointing. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To safeguard the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building / In the interest of the character and appearance 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 2015.

(3)            The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Drawing Numbers P101Rev E, P102 Rev E, P110 Rev D, P111 Rev D, P113 Rev B, D110 Rev D, D111 Rev C, D112 Rev C, D113 Rev B, 16.1113/P054 Rev B, 16.1113/P053 Rev B.

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).

(4)            The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until space has been laid out within the site in accordance with the approved plans P101 Rev E and P110 Rev D for vehicles and cycles to park and turning areas provided to enable vehicles to enter and leave the site in forward gear. The parking and turning areas shall be permanently retained exclusively for their designated purpose.

Reason: To ensure that the development does not prejudice highway safety or cause inconvenience to other highway users in accordance with Policy CS16 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM35 and DM37 of the Development Management Policies 2015.

(5)            Details of windows in the north elevation of the Annexe and south elevation of Ashley House of the development hereby permitted that are to be glazed with obscure glass of no less than obscurity level 3 and permanently fixed shut, unless the parts of the window/s which can be opened are more than 1.7 metres above the floor of the room in which the window is installed shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority prior to first occupation.

Reason: To safeguard the privacy of the occupants in accordance with Policy DM10 of the Development  ...  view the full minutes text for item 29.

Listed building consent for amendments to northern side annexe previously approved under 15/01533/LBA (Conversion and extension of existing office building with additional floor of accommodation above southern wing and erection of new single storey extension on northern elevation to provide 8 x two bedroom and 4 x one bedroom residential flats together with revised parking layout and external amenity space) (as amended)

Description

Listed Building Consent for amendments to northern side annexe previously approved under 15/01533/LBA (Conversion and extension of existing office building with additional floor accommodation above southern wing and erection of a new single storey extension on northern elevation to provide 8x2 bed and 4x1 bed residential flats together with revised parking layout and external amenity space (as amended).

Decision

Planning permission is PERMITTED subject to the following conditions:

Conditions:

(1)            The works hereby granted shall be commenced before 22.06.2019.

Reason: To comply with Section 18 (1) (a) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended by Section 52 (4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

(2)            Prior to the commencement of development, details and samples shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority of the materials to be used for the external  surfaces of the northern annexe  including all making good works, demonstrating that the finishing materials match those of the existing building/structure in size, colour, texture, profile, finish, bonding and pointing. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To safeguard the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building / In the interest of the character and appearance 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 2015.

(3)            The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Drawing Numbers P101Rev E, P102 Rev E, P110 Rev D, P111 Rev D, P113 Rev B, D110 Rev D, D111 Rev C, D112 Rev C, D113 Rev B, 16.1113/P054 Rev B, 16.1113/P053 Rev B.

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).

(4)            No work shall take place until detailed drawings and/or samples of all new internal and external joinery details including windows (depth of reveal, method of opening, details of heads, cills and lintels), doors frames (architraves, linings, mouldings and beading), staircases (including balusters, newel posts and handrails); beading and skirting boards  have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The submitted details of sample elevations shall be at a scale of not less than 1:20, and horizontal/vertical frame sections (including sections through glazing bars) at a scale of not less than 1:2. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To safeguard the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM8, DM9 and DM10 of the Development Management Policies 2015.

(5)            Prior to the commencement of development, details of new fire or acoustic interventions, secondary glazing (if required) and new pipework and extraction fans shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development  ...  view the full minutes text for item 30.

Objection to the implementation of a Tree Preservation Order on a group of 5 limes at 9 Lynwood Close, Epsom – Tree Preservation order number 456

Description

Objection to the implementation of a Tree Preservation Order on a group of 5 limes at 9 Lynwood Close Epsom – Tree Preservation Order no. 456.

Decision

Tree Preservation Order no. 456 CONFIRMED without modification.

Construction of 88 residential dwellings with associated access, open space, car parking, landscaping and other works (as amended)

Description

Construction of 88 residential dwellings with associated access, open space, car parking, landscaping and other works (as amended).

Decision

Planning permission is PERMITTED subject to the following conditions:

Part A

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

a)            Transport measures covering: A contribution of £5,000 towards accessibility improvements to the bus stop in Reigate Road at the end of Mongers Lane serving the 470 bus route (Epsom- Sutton) consisting of raised kerbs for 9.0m.

[Note: the contribution is likely to result in improvements on one side of the road only, adjacent to the entrance of Hazel Mead.]

b)           The provision of 18 on-site affordable units comprising 11 homes for affordable rent and 7 for shared ownership in accordance with an Affordable Housing Plan. The applicants will be required to reach slab level of construction on 10 units within two years of planning permission having been granted, if not a (viability) review process will be triggered.

c)            Detailed arrangements for maintenance of the estate including roads, footpaths, open space, and landscaping within an Estate Management Plan.

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 carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents: 100 Rev V, 120 Rev H, 121 Rev G, 122 Rev H, 124 Rev A, 140 Rev A, 109 Rev G, 110 Rev G, 112 Rev H, 113 Rev G, 114 Rev F, 115 Rev E, 116 Rev H, HILL21195-11D.

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)          Prior to the commencement of development, details and samples of the external materials to be used for 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 2015.

(4)          All planting, seeding or turfing approved shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the occupation of the development or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner. Any trees or plants which, within a period of five years after planting, are removed, die or become seriously damaged or diseased in the opinion of the local planning authority , shall be replaced in the next available planting season with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 32.

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 applications:

·                     5 Cox Lane, West Ewell KT19 9LR – 17/00121/FUL

·                     Cedar Lodge, Headley Road, Epsom KT18 6BH – 17/00441/FUL

·                     Development at Upper High Street, Epsom KT17 4QS – 17/00001/FUL

·                     6 The Grove, Epsom KT17 4DQ – 17/00893/FUL

·                     Epsom House, 10 East Street, Epsom KT17 1HH - 17/00385/FUL