Agenda and minutes

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Items
No. Item

40.

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:

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

Planning Application 16/01325/FUL - 13 Ashley Road, Epsom KT18 5AQ

Councillor Michael Arthur MBE FCIOB FCMI, Other Interest: Employed by Epsom Methodist Church which is situated adjacent to the application site. Councillor Arthur left the chamber for the duration of the item.

 

Planning Application 17/00880/FUL - Horton Golf and Country Club, Hook Road, Epsom KT19 8QG

Councillor Peter O'Donovan, Other Interest: Is a member of Horton Golf and Country Club.

 

41.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 214 KB

The Committee is asked to confirm as a true record the Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on the 9 November 2017 (attached) and authorise the Chairman to sign them.

Minutes:

The Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 9 November 2017 were agreed and signed as a true copy by the Chairman.

42.

Planning Application 16/01325/FUL - 13 Ashley Road, Epsom KT18 5AQ pdf icon PDF 142 KB

Erection of an apartment building comprising 2 three bedroom units and 2 two bedroom units with basement parking and cycle/residential storage (Description amended and amended drawings received 27.11.2017)

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Description

Erection of an apartment building comprising 2 three bed units and 2 two bed units with basement parking and cycle/residential storage (Description amended and amended drawings received 27.11.2017)

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)            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.

(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 landscape scheme should incorporate  appropriate native trees, hedge and shrub species. 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)            No new development shall be occupied until space has been laid out within the site in accordance with the approved plans for a maximum of 5 cars and a minimum of 4 bicycles to be parked and for vehicles to turn so that they may enter and leave the site in forward gear. The parking area shall be used and retained exclusively for its designated use.

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

(5)            No development shall commence until a Construction Transport Management Plan, to include details of:

(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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 42.

43.

Planning Application 17/00893/FUL - 6 The Grove, Epsom KT17 4DQ pdf icon PDF 151 KB

Demolition of existing dwelling and redevelopment to provide a single three storey block comprising 11 x 2 bedroom flats and 2 x 3 bedroom flats including landscaping and basement parking area.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee were informed that the application had been withdrawn at the request of the applicant

44.

Planning Application 17/00880/FUL - Horton Golf and Country Club, Hook Road, Epsom KT19 8QG pdf icon PDF 73 KB

Erection of kitchen extension to club house and new yard enclosure.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Description

Erection of kitchen extension to club house and new yard enclosure.

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: 16042/120, 16042/121, 16042/124.

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 16042/124

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.

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)            The applicant is advised that it is considered any further extensions to the club house are unlikely to be permitted because this would probably exceed the 30% maximum increase in the volume of an original building situated in the Green Belt as required under Policy DM3 ‘Replacement and extensions of buildings in the Green Belt.’ 

45.

Planning Application 17/00988/FUL - Hobbledown, Horton Lane, Lane, Epsom, KT19 8PTD pdf icon PDF 106 KB

Addition of timber and netting outdoor play structure.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Description

Addition of timber and netting outdoor play structure.

Decision

Planning application 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: D00743 Rev 05; D007443 Rev 04; D007441 Rev 04; Planning, Design and Access Statement dated September 2017.

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 specified in the Planning, 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.

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.

46.

Planning Application 1700835/FLH - 7 Woodland Close, Ewell, KT19 OBQ pdf icon PDF 68 KB

New (raised) flat roof to flank extension, conversion of garage to a habitable room, new decking to rear.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Description

New (raised) flat roof to flank extension, conversion of garage to a habitable room, new decking to rear.

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 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)            The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following plans:

Plan1 : Proposed floorplans: Plan2 : Proposed flank elevation : Plan 3  Proposed rear  elevation;  Plan 4  Proposed front elevation; 

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

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

Note:  In the interests of openness and transparency members of the committee indicated that they were known to the applicant.  However, it was not considered that it would affect their consideration of the item.

47.

Report on Recent Planning Appeal Decisions pdf icon PDF 65 KB

This report follows on from recommendations in the Planning Improvement Action Plan 2017 to provide Members with an update on recent appeal decisions, and identifies any notable decisions for discussion.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee were informed that following the conclusion of the Planning Improvement Peer Challenge in September 2017, officers and members were in the process of producing an Improvement Plan and that part of the recommendation had been to regularly report the outcome of appeals and highlight any results that may assist members to better understand the appeals process.

To that end the Committee were provided with eight appeal summaries and the following comments were made:

·       Sunninghill, Downs Avenue was interesting in relation to the affordable housing aspect of the appeal.  Members of the committee had also been provided with a copy of the Statement on the Exemption of small sites from Development Contributions (Affordable Housing) which had been agreed at the Licensing and Planning Policy on 7 December.  Members noted that it although the statement was considered robust, the success of the policy could not be predicted but officers were encouraged by the success that Elmbridge Borough Council had had applying their policy despite the influence of the Ministerial Statement.

·       Out of the eight appeals only one had been allowed.  This was an indication that sound reasons for refusal were being applied.

·       The decision on Young Farmers Hut, Reigate Road, strengthened the case that new development on the green belt was not acceptable.

48.

Site Visits pdf icon PDF 69 KB

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

Minutes:

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:

·                 Chalk Lane Hotel, Chalk Lane, Epsom KT18 7BB – 17/01275/FUL

·                 346 Chessington Road, West Ewell, KT19 9EG – 17/01274/FUL