Minutes for Planning Committee meeting, Dec 16 2009, 4.15PM official page

To confirm the minutes of a meeting held on 18 November 2009.

The minutes of the meeting held on 18 November 2009 were confirmed and signed by the Chairman.

(a)              To consider the reports of the Director of Services (as attached - if any) under

Part A - Committee decision required following a site visit and/or public speaking – Green pages

Part B - Committee decision required without a site visit or public speaking – Yellow pages

Part C - Committee observations required on applications to other Authorities – Pink pages

(b)              To receive FOR INFORMATION a list of applications already determined under delegated powers by the Director of Services –

Part D – white pages.

Key to the following decisions:

ADV - Consent to Display Adverts; ARM - Approval of Reserved Matters; CI - Certificate of Lawfulness Issued; CON - Conservation Area Consent; D - Deferred; D (INF) - Deferred for Further Information; D (SV) - Deferred for Site Visits; D (PO) - Deferred for Planning Obligation; D (NEG) - Deferred for Negotia­tions; FCG - Consent for Tree Work; LBC - Listed Building Consent; OP - Outline Planning Permission;  P - Application Permitted; R - Refused or Rejected;  R (AO) – Refused against Officer recommendation;  RC - Removal of Condition;  TC - Temporary Consent; TP - Temporary Permission;  ULBC - Unconditional Listed Building Consent;  UP - Unconditional Permission;  VG - Variation Granted;  W - Application Withdrawn.

1.

09/01456/FUL

Mr Reh Bidgood

Erection of two detached and two semi-detached dwellings.  Construction of vehicular access.  Egerton Lodge, 89 Huntercombe Lane North, Burnham, Buckinghamshire SL1 6DT.

D

To consider report of Director of Services.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Services regarding objections to this Order in relation to Ash Tree T1 and Ash Tree T3.  The objections were bought forward by Merewood Arboricultural Consultancy Services on behalf of Mrs Powell of Balmer Lawn, Blackpond Lane, Farnham Common.

Having considered the contents of the letter submitted by the objector, the Arboriculturist’s response and photographs of the trees in question, taken with the reasons why the Order was made, it was

RESOLVEDthat the South Bucks District Council Tree Preservation Order No. 21, 2009, be confirmed as made, without any modification.

To receive FOR INFORMATION.

The Committee received for information a progress report which set out the up-to-date position relating to Enforcement Notices.  Arising from questions on the report:-

Jasmine Cottage, Wood Lane, Iver

Hearing in High Court on 14 December – details not known.  A new date for the new year is to be arranged.

Land adjacent to Mansion Lane Caravan Site

Six planning applications have now been received.  A certificate of lawfulness use regarding Area B was received but refused.

Land at Junction Farthing Green Lane and Framewood Road, Stoke Poges

It has been noted that on several occasions 6 cars had been witnessed on the land. Prosecution proceedings now being prepared.

South End Cottage, Middle Green, Wexham

It was noted at a site visit on 15 December 2009 that works was still outstanding. Close monitoring was still in progress and will continue.

To receive FOR INFORMATION the report of the Director of Services.

The Committee received details of planning and enforcement appeals lodged and determined. 

A.         Appeal Statistics for the period 1 April 2009 – 30 November 2009

Planning appeals allowed (Planning application only as defined in BV204):

32.1% (17out of 53) against a target of 25%

Total appeals allowed (Planning, tree, enforcement and other appeals):

32.7% (9 out of 58). No target set.

Percentage of appeals allowed in accordance with officer recommendation, despite decision to refuse by Members:

100% (2 out of 2). No target set.

B.         Appeals Lodged

(1)            Planning Appeals Lodged

Date

Received

(a)

09/00853/FUL

Mrs Kulwinder Powar

Two storey front extension, two storey side and rear extension. Extension to roof to provide habitable accommodation and construction of an attached garage. (Amendment to Planning permission 08/01026/FUL).

Laneside, 1 Stoke Court Drive, Stoke Poges

05/11/2009

(b)

09/00468/FUL

Currig Investments Ltd

Development of site incorporating construction of 5 detached dwellings and an apartment block containing 5 dwellings. Construction of vehicular access and associated landscaping.

Land to East of Upper Meadow, 23 Hedgerley Lane, Gerrards Cross

05/11/2009

(c)

09/00895/FUL

Mr Lloyd Henderson

Two storey side and rear extension. Extension to roof to form habitable accommodation.

21 Wood Lane Close, Iver Heath

05/11/2009

(d)

09/00499/FUL

Renworth Homes (Windsor) Ltd

Redevelopment of site to provide 12 dwellings, associated landscaping and construction of vehicular access.

Land rear of 80-84 Dropmore Road, Burnham

06/11/2009

(e)

09/00652/FUL

Norland Homes (Bucks) Ltd

Detached house and double garage.

Land rear of 24 & 26 Burgess Wood Road South, Beaconsfield

09/11/2009

(f)

09/01253/FUL

Mr Neil Meldrum

Extension to roof incorporating front dormers.  Two storey side extension. (Amendment to planning application 08/00721/FUL).

72 London End, Beaconsfield

20/11/2009

(g)

09/01057/FUL

Mr & Mrs McGowan

Roof alterations incorporating pitched roofs to single storey projections.

5 Middle Road, Denham

26/11/2009

(2)  Enforcement Appeal Lodged

Date

Received

(a)

09/30007/APPENF

Mr M Walker

Without planning permission, the erection of an outbuilding (timber shed/workshop) and children’s play fort.

Land To The Rear Of 34A Swallow Street, Iver

25/11/2009

C.         Appeal Decisions

(1)        Planning Appeal Decisions

Date

Received

(a)

09/00534/FUL

Mr & Mrs P Maitala

Retention of gazebo.

Land To Rear Of 21 North Park, Iver

Appeal dismissed – D

04/11/2009

(b)

09/00291/FUL

Mr M Heald

Replacement detached dwelling and detached triple garage. (Amendment to planning permission 08/01468/FUL).

Horseshoe Hill House, Horseshoe Hill, Burnham

Appeal allowed - D

20/11/2009

(c)

09/00269/FUL

Mr & Mrs C Whitby

Change of use from part retail part residential to A3 (Food and drink). Alter parking area.

47-49 Wycombe End. Beaconsfield

Appeal allowed - D

20/11/2009

(d)

08/01887/EUC

Mr Oliver O'Donovan

Change of Use to building contractors yard with associated parking, storage and on site equipment training facilities.

Dromenagh Farm, Sevenhills Road, Iver Heath

Appeal dismissed – D

23/11/2009

(e)

09/00507/RC

Mr Paul-Anthony Viollet

Removal of condition No. 7 of Planning Permission S/96/0690/FF in relation to permitted development rights.

The Old Malthouse, Rectory Road, Taplow

Appeal allowed - D

24/11/2009

(f)

09/00530/CLOPED

Mr Paul-Anthony Viollet

Application  ...  view the full minutes text for item 86.

To note the report of the Director of Services and to seek views on possible future dates for re-visiting sites / properties.

The Committee received a note that recorded the comments by Members regarding the re-visits of properties where planning permission had been granted.  It was agreed that the next re-visiting of sites would take place on 3 March 2010.

(Paragraph 6(b) Schedule 12A - because it relates to information which reveals that the authority is considering whether to make an order or direction under any enactment).

To consider report of Director of Services.

To note the following decision taken in consultation with the Consultative Body:

Land Sales – Land between Lake End Road and Huntercombe Lane South, Burnham

Having considered a written report, it was AGREED that a Direction be issued pursuant to Article 4 of the Town and Country General Permitted Development Order 1995 (as amended) - to direct that permission granted under Class A to Part 2 to Schedule 2 of the said 1995 Order shall not apply to development on land between Lake End Road and Huntercombe Lane South, Burnham for the reasons set out in paragraph 3.14 of the report.

The meeting terminated at 4.55 p.m.