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28 January 2010 - 8pm
PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
7.00pm on Thursday 28 January 2010
Youth Club annex
Minutes.
Present: Councillors: Geoff Herbert (Chairman), Nick Hayes (substitute), Shirley Round, Alan Charlwood
In attendance: Clerk: Freda Collins
Co-opted Members: Noel Isaacs
2 members of the public
1. Apologies for Absence
Ken Huddart who was on holiday.
Audrey Cartwright who had a previous engagement.
These were accepted.
2. Declarations of Interests
Shirley Round declared an interest in application 2010/81- 32, Torrington Close as this house is next to her place of residence.
Nick Hayes declared a prejudicial interest in application 2010/144, as he is the applicant.
Noel Isaacs declared an interest in application 2010/142, Ormsby,
3. Minutes of last meeting
The minutes of the last meeting on 14 January 2010 were agreed and signed.
4. Report of actioning of items from previous minutes
None.
5. Correspondence
All the recent results from the EBC were read.
6. Current applications and Declarations of interest
As one of the members of the public wanted to speak on an application, the Chairman changed the order of the agenda to take application 2010/81- 32,
Mr Murphy informed the meeting that the first application for this house had been rejected. Revisions had been made and the application re-submitted. The extension in the amended application is nearer to his house and he is concerned about the possibility of overlooking.
The meeting then resumed. A discussion took place and it was agreed to send the following comments to EBC.
We are not objecting, but ask the Officer to check overlooking to 19,
Mr Murphy left the meeting and the order of the agenda was resumed.
Applications from Weekly List 2
6.1 2010/11 – 9,
Already refused by the Officer.
6.2 2010/23– 2, Foley Wood- LDC; whether permission is required for a proposed single storey rear extension.
Applications from Weekly List 3
6.3 2010/50 – land adj to Oak Tree House,
We are not objecting, but ask that a permeable surface is installed at A especially with regard to the drainage problems already existing in
6.4 2010/56 – 14,
No comment
6.5 2010/81-32, Torrington Road-part single /part two storey side/rear extension incorporating integral garage following demolition of existing garage
Already dealt with.
Applications from Weekly List 4
6.6 2010/84– 109a, Hare Lane- externally illuminated fascia sign & internally illuminated projecting sign
No comment
No comment
This is a prominent tree in the street and felling it would be a loss visually and to birds and other wildlife. If it has to be felled because of the reported subsidence caused to the neighbouring garage we would request that a suitable replacement is planted in line with it but nearer to the road and further from the buildings.
6.9 2010/130– 14 Hermitage Close TPO; EL: 258 6x hornbeam-reduce height to no lower than 6m
No comment
6.10 2010/141– 11, Oaken Lane Part two/part single storey front extension incorporating new front porch.
We object to this application as the extension is forward of the building line which will impact on the streetscene and character of the area. We ask the officer to check 45° and loss of light to no.13
6.11 2010/142– Ormsby, Raleigh Drive LDC; whether permission n is required for a proposed hip to gable roof extension, 2 rear dormers and 3 roof lights.
6.12 2010/144– CRGT, Church Road additional storage container and replacement of fence and gates on N & E boundaries up to 3.5m high.
Cllr Hayes withdrew from the room as he is the applicant.
A discussion took place, but there was insufficient information in the plans. Cllr Hayes was asked to re-enter the room to answer a question about the length of time the storage container would be left there.
He supplied the information that there is no time limit and the containers last for 25 years. He also stated that the proposed type of fencing is palisade. He took no part in the decision process.
We object to the installation of, yet another, container as there are already three containers in the Ground. The containers are unsightly and there is no time limit on them
We do not object to the fence and gates in principle, in fact we support them, but note that the type of railing is palisade and ask for a more sympathetic style.
7. Report of the East Area Sub Committee
Cllr Herbert attended East Area Sub Committee and gave an oral report to the meeting. There was only one application for Claygate, 41,
8. Licensing Applications
None
9. Enforcement
Outstanding enforcement actions:-
i. Shop front of the Londis –planning permission was given for removal of all advertising and replacement with alternatives, a change of colour on the windows and doorframes to dark green and a change to the fascia lighting. Some of this work has been carried out, some remains outstanding. Cllr Herbert will ask EBC what is happening with this matter.
ii. The removed hedge and fence in the Recreation Ground-this is now with the legal department of EBC
iii. Enforcement has been requested on the new houses in
iv. A coffee shop has opened in the station where the drycleaners used to be. It is not known if a change of use has been applied for.
v. A funeral directors is about to open in the
APXX Cllr Herbert to report to Enforcement
10.1 A meeting was held on 27/1/2010. Due to unforeseen problems, the SPD has not progressed. It is hoped that it will be ready by the end of February. The draft will be circulated to Lesley Underwood and Councillors at the beginning of March. It is hoped that the SPD will be ratified at the Council meeting on 25 March.
10.2 The Committee are aiming to print 25 copies of the VDS and 20 copies of the SPD, but a firm decision needs to be taken by the Council on this matter. Both copies will be printed at the same time.
10.3The licence for the map lasts for 3 months and is valid for 300 copies. This means that A3 size maps could be printed for uses other than in the VDS.
10.4 A summary of the VDS expenditure:-
Grants- CPC £1,000, Cllr Bennison (SCC) £500, Claygate Conservation Committee £100, total £1,600.
Expenditure- Printing for questionnaire £713, banner and sundry expenses £489, total £1,202
Funds remaining- £398
11. Matters for information only
None
12. Date of next meetings
CPC Planning Meeting
Thursday 8.00pm on 18 Feb 2010-Village Hall Committee Room
SR sends apologies
Elmbridge Sub-Committee
Mon 1 Feb 2010 - KH
Mon 22 Feb 2010 - SR
Mon 15 Mar 2010- GH
Public Hearing & Public Inquiries
Outstanding Written Representations
2009/1200 land at
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