Agenda and minutes

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 8 March 2017.

The minutes of the meeting held on 8 March 2017 were approved as a correct record.

To receive any disclosures of interest from councillors under the Councillors’ Code of Conduct, or contact with applicants/objectors under the Planning Code.

a) Disclosures of interest under the Members’ Code of Conduct

There were none.

b) Declarations of interest under the Council’s Planning Code

Councillors R.A. Smith Ainsley, H.A. Thomson, R.O. Barratt, S. Doran, M.P.C. Francis, A.T. Jones and R.W. Sider BEM reported that they had received correspondence in relation to application 16/01357/FUL, London Irish Rugby Football Club, The Avenue, Sunbury on Thames, but had maintained an impartial role, had not expressed any views and had kept an open mind.

Councillor D. Patel reported that she had received correspondence and spoken to residents in relation to application 16/01357/FUL but had maintained an impartial role, had not expressed any views and had kept an open mind.

Councillor A. Friday, speaking as a ward councillor in relation to application 16/01357/FUL, declared that he had spoken to residents about the application.

Councillor R.A. Smith Ainsley declared an interest on behalf of the Committee in relation to application 16/02044/FUL - Cedars Recreation Ground Pavilion, Green Street, Sunbury on Thames - as the applicant was Spelthorne Borough Council.

Description:

The construction of 24 residential units, parking, landscaping and associated works.

Additional Information:

The Assistant Head of Planning (Development Management) reported the following amendment to the Committee report:

Para. 7.1 should refer to 4m deeper not 3m.

The Assistant Head of Planning (Development Management) reported the following consultation responses had been received:

·         No objection from The Council’s Group Head Neighbourhood Services.

·         No objection from the Council’s Environmental Health Officer (Pollution Control) subject to a condition regarding hours of working.

·         County Highway Authority recommended a trickle charging point be provided.

·         Environment Agency had not responded so the surface water drainage condition imposed on 14/00275/FUL was also recommended.

The Assistant Head of Planning (Development Management) reported the following additional/amended conditions and informatives:

Additional Conditions:

1.)  No development shall commence until a Construction Method Statement, demonstrating that the works will not adversely affect the occupiers of neighbouring residential properties, has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The statement shall include measures to mitigate the impact of dust, noise and vibration.  The statement shall include (unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority):

·         Working hours to be:

08:00 – 18:00 Monday to Friday

08:00 – 13:00 on Saturdays

No working on Sundays, Bank and Public Holidays.

Work shall proceed strictly in accordance with the approved Statement throughout the period of construction.

Reason: In the interests of residential amenity.

2.)  The development hereby permitted shall not be commenced until a detailed surface water drainage scheme for the site, based on the previously agreed flood risk assessment (FRA) Flood Risk & Drainage Assessment (for application 14/00275/FUL) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The drainage strategy shall include a restriction in run-off to greenfield rates and surface water storage on site as outlined in the FRA. The scheme shall subsequently be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is completed.

Reason:To prevent the increased risk of flooding, to improve and protect water quality, and improve habitat and amenity in accordance with the provision of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

Amended Condition 17

After “fast electric charge point” add “and a trickle charging point” to offset increase vehicles emissions…..

Additional Informative

Please note that this application is subject to the payment of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).  Full details of the charge, how it has been calculated and what happens next are set out in the CIL Liability Notice which will be sent separately.

If you have not already done so an Assumption of Liability notice should be sent to the Council as soon as possible and before the commencement of development.

Further information on CIL and the stages which need to be followed is available on the Council's website. www.spelthorne.go.uk/CIL.

Public Speaking:

In accordance with the Council’s procedure for speaking at meetings, Simon Mercer spoke against the application raising the following key points:

·         Marketed as two different sites; northern site with apartments and affordable housing.

·         Would  ...  view the full minutes text for item 366/16

Description:

The demolition of the existing building and the erection of a replacement pavilion building.

Additional Information:

The Assistant Head of Planning (Development Management) reported the following amended wording to the informative (pages 43/44):

TheHistorically land across Spelthorne………. 

An inspection to be made of the ground conditions and confirm the absence or otherwise if of any made ground / fill materials at this property, their thickness and extent.

Public Speaking:

There was none.

Debate:

During the debate the following key issues were raised:

·         This is required because of the structure of the building.

·         The replacement of this building is long overdue.

Decision:

The application was approved as per agenda subject to the amendment to the informative outlined in the additional information.

To note details of the Planning appeals submitted and decisions received between 24 February and 23 March 2017.

The Chairman informed the Committee that if any Member had any detailed queries regarding the report on Appeals lodged and decisions received since the last meeting, they should contact the Assistant Head of Planning and Housing Strategy.

Resolved that the report of the Assistant Head of Planning and Housing Strategy be received and noted.

To consider any items which the Chairman considers as urgent.

There were none.

To agree an additional meeting of the Planning Committee on 31 May 2017.

The Committee agreed to schedule an additional meeting for the 31 May 2017.