Agenda and minutes

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 25 June 2025 as a correct record.

The minutes of the meeting held on 25 June 2025 were approved as a correct record.

To receive any disclosures of interest from councillors under the Members’ Code of Conduct.

Councillors Clarke, Howkins, Lee and Woodward declared that they were in the same political party as Councillor Chandler who was related to the applicant.

To receive any declarations of interest from councillors under the Planning Code including contact with applicants/objectors.

There were none.

Ward

Shepperton Town

Proposal

Two-storey side extension to the commercial building

Recommendation

Approve the application subject to conditions as set out in the Recommendation Section (paragraphs 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3)

This item was deferred and was therefore not discussed at this meeting.

Ward

Shepperton Town

Proposal

Two-storey side extension to the commercial building

Recommendation

Approve the application subject to conditions as set out in the Recommendation Section (paragraphs 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3)

This item was deferred and was therefore not discussed at this meeting.

Ward

Ashford East

Proposal

Erection of a single storey outbuilding at the rear of the site (following demolition of outbuilding)

Recommendation

Approve the application subject to conditions as set out in the Recommendation Section (paragraphs 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3)

The Committee were advised that, in accordance with the Planning Code (paragraph 40) this application needed to be presented to committee as the applicant was related to Councillor Chandler, a Ward Councillor.

Description:

Erection of a single storey outbuilding at the rear of site (following demolition of outbuilding)

Additional Information:

There was none.

Public Speaking:

There were no public speakers

Debate:

During the debate the following key issues were considered:

1.    There had been no letters of objection from neighbouring properties

2.    The outbuilding could only be used as incidental to the main property

The Committee voted on the proposal as follows:

For: 12

Against: 0

Abstain: 0

Decision:

The application was approved subject to conditions as set out in the recommendation section of the report.

Ward

Ashford East

Proposal

Prior Approval Notification for a single storey rear extension extending 6 metres beyond the rear wall of the original house, with a maximum height of 3 metres and a height of 2.9 metres to the eaves (following demolition of existing garage and single storey read extension)

Recommendation

Approve the application subject to a reason and condition as set out in the Recommendation Section (paragraphs 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3)

The Committee were advised that, in accordance with the Planning Code (paragraph 40) this application needed to be presented to committee as the applicant was related to Councillor Chandler, a Ward Councillor.

Description:

Prior Approval Notification for a single storey rear extension extending 6 metres beyond the rear wall of the original house, with a maximum height of 3 metres and a height of 2.9 metres to the eaves (following demolition of the existing garage and single storey rear extension).

Public Speaking:

There were no public speakers

Debate:

1.    The only source of light into the proposed extension would be from the double doors at the back of the room.

The Committee voted on the proposal as follows:

For: 12

Against: 0

Abstain: 0

Decision:

No prior approval required

To note details of the Planning appeals submitted and decisions received between 12 June 2025 and 10 July 2025.

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 Interim Planning Development Manager.

Resolved that the Planning Appeals Report be received and noted.

To note the details of future major planning applications.

The Planning Development Manager submitted a report outlining major applications that may be brought before the Planning Committee for determination.

Resolved that the Major Planning Applications report of the Interim Planning Development Manager be received and noted.

The meeting ended 19:30.