Agenda and minutes

To receive declarations of any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or other registrable or non-registrable interests from Members in respect of any item to be considered at the meeting.

Priest Hill Sports Pavilion, Reigate Road, Ewell, KT17 3DT

Councillor Kate Chinn, Other Interest: Councillor Kate Chinn declared that she had spoken with members of the trustees of the Epsom & Ewell Colts FC, who had interest in the item in question. She stated that she remained unbiased and maintained an open mind.

Councillor Neil Dallen, Other Interest: Councillor Neil Dallen declared that he attended Glyn School as a child and had had dealings with the Glyn Old Boys football team. He stated that it did not effect his decision-making ability and that he maintained an open mind.

Councillor Steven McCormick, Other Interest: The Chair, Councillor Steven McCormick, declared that he would not be partaking in the Committee's consderation of the item in question and would withdraw from the Chamber, due to concerns in respect of potentially perceived bias.

The Committee is asked to confirm as a true record the Minutes of the Meetings of the Committee held on 10 July 2024 and 18 July 2024 (attached), and to authorise the Chair to sign them.

The Committee confirmed as a true record the minutes of the meetings of the Committee held on 10 July 2024 and 18 July 2024, and authorised the Chair to sign them.

At the conclusion of the agreement of the minutes, the Chair, Councillor Steven McCormick, withdrew from the meeting and left the Chamber.

Construction of a new all-weather sports pitch including fencing, floodlighting and all other associated works.

In the absence of the Chair, the Vice-Chair, Councillor Clive Woodbridge, took the chair.

Councillor Clive Woodbridge proposed that Councillor Phil Neale be appointed as acting Vice-Chair for the duration of the Committee’s consideration of the agenda item. The Committee agreed to the proposal.

Description:

Construction of a new all-weather sports pitch including fencing, floodlighting and all other associated works.

Officer Recommendation:

Approval, subject to conditions and informatives.

Officer Presentation:

The Committee received a presentation on the application from the Principal Planning Officer.

The Principal Planning Officer highlighted to the Committee an error at paragraph 1.2 of the update report, which mistakenly made reference to 6 floodlights where it should have stated 8. The Principal Planning Officer confirmed that the assessment of the application had been made on the basis of 8 floodlights.

Public Speaking:

The Agent spoke in support of the application.

Decision:

Following consideration, Councillor Kate Chinn proposed a motion to approve the Officer recommendation as set out in the report. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Phil Neale. Subsequently, the Committee unanimously resolved to:

GRANT planning permission subject to the following conditions and informatives:

Conditions

(1)          Time Limit

The development hereby permitted shall begin 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 2004.

(2)          Approved Details

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and reports:

Drawing Number 2371/OVER/02 – Proposed Synthetic Sports Pitch Existing Building Shown

Drawing Number 2371/SITE/01 Rev D – Site Layout

Drawing Number 24063 001 Rev C Sheet 1 of 2 and Sheet 2 of 2 – Proposed Car Park Layout

Drawing Number 2371/SEC/01 – Proposed Section Drawing General Arrangement

Drawing Number 2371/GA/01 D – General Arrangement

Drawing Number 2371/SECT/01 Rev P – Proposed Synthetic Sports Pitch Long Sections

Drawing Number 1- Football Pitch Floodlighting Product Specification Sheet 4m Pro Team Shelter

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

Pre-Commencement Conditions

(3)          SuDS Details

The development hereby permitted shall not commence until details of the design of a surface water drainage scheme have been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The design must satisfy the SuDS Hierarchy and be compliant with the national Non- Statutory Technical Standards for SuDS, NPPF and Ministerial Statement on SuDS. The required drainage details shall include:

a)            The results of infiltration testing completed in accordance with BRE Digest: 365 and confirmation of groundwater levels.

b)            Evidence that the proposed final solution will effectively manage the 1 in 30 & 1 in 100 (+20 allowance for climate change) storm events, during all stages of the development. The final solution should follow the principles set out in the approved drainage strategy.

c)            Detailed drainage design drawings and calculations to include:  ...  view the full minutes text for item 22.

Summary of Likely Applications to be Heard at Planning Committee.

The Chair, Councillor Steven McCormick, returned to the Chamber and rejoined the Committee. The acting Chair, Vice-Chair Councillor Clive Woodbridge, retuned the chair to the Chair, and resumed his role as Vice-Chair.

The Committee received and noted a report providing a summary of likely applications to be heard at future Planning Committee meetings.