Agenda and draft minutes

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 16 October 2024 as a correct record.

The minutes of the meeting held on 16 October 2024 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

Councillor Howkins reported that application 24/00939/ADV was in her ward and that she had spoken with residents about it but had maintained an impartial role, had not expressed any views and had kept an open mind.

Ward

Laleham and Shepperton Green

Proposal

Amended Description: Advertisement consent for 12 no. fascia, flexface internally illuminated signs across stages 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15 and the multi-story car park.

Recommendation

The application is recommended for approval

Description:

Advertisement consent for 12 no. fascia, flexface internally illuminated signs across stages 5,6,7,8,11,12,14,15 and the multi-story car park.

Additional Information:

There was none.

Public Speaking:

In accordance with the Council’s procedure for speaking at meetings, Sara Dutfield spoke for the proposed development raising the following key points:

-       The north facing sign on stage 15 had been removed.

-       A reduction in the hours that lights are on across the site has been proposed, lowering it from 10:00pm to 9:00pm.

Debate:

During the debate the following key issues were raised:

-       Appreciated that the applicant had been accommodating in removing the one sign and reducing the hours of illumination.

-       Concern was expressed over the potential impact the lit signs could have on local biodiversity.

-       The Committee acknowledged that the lights on the signs was at a lesser brightness than that of the surrounding street lights.

The Committee voted on the motion as follows:

For: 12

Against: 0

Abstain: 0

Decision:

The application was approved.

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 report of the Planning Development Manager be received and noted.

The meeting ended at 19:22