Agenda and minutes

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 10 February 2016 (copy attached).

The minutes of the meeting held on 10 February 2016 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, C.M. Frazer, R.O. Barratt, S.J. Burkmar, A.L. Griffiths, A. Neale, O. Rybinski, R.W. Sider BEM and H.A. Thomson reported that they had received correspondence in relation to applications 15/01718/FUL and 15/01718/LBC Bridge Street Car Park, Bridge Street, Staines-upon-Thames but had maintained an impartial role, had not expressed any views and had kept an open mind.

Description:

Planning application for demolition of existing unlisted car park, sea cadet building, access ramp, deck and steps in Staines Conservation Area and redevelopment of the site to provide buildings ranging from 4 to 12 storeys in height comprising 358 sqm (GIA) ground floor commercial floorspace (Use Class A1/A2/A3) and 205 residential units (Use Class C3), together with ancillary residents gym, associated car parking, open space, landscaping and infrastructure works (15/01718/FUL).

Additional Information:

The Assistant Head of Planning advised the committee of the following additional information:

With reference to paragraphs 8.20 – 8.37 of the Planning Committee report, Section 66 of the 1990 Listed Buildings Act imposes a general duty in the exercise of planning functions that, in considering whether to grant planning permission for development which affects a listed building or its setting, the local planning authority shall have “special regard” to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any feature of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.  Section 72 of the Act has a general duty for conservation areas in the exercise of planning functions in respect of buildings or other land to pay “special attention” to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of that area. Paragraphs 8.20 to 8.37 of the officer report identifies these duties and explains how the ‘special regard’ and ‘special attention’ have been given and it is confirmed that these requirements have been given the due and proper weight in the assessment and balancing of the issues in this application and in the conclusions and recommendation of the report.

The Assistant Head Planning outlined the following amendments to the Committee Report:

Paragraph 8.112

Fifth line down reference to “new tree planting” to be removed.

Last sentence: to continue as – “…and metal gates. Whilst the most northerly fourth arch is currently open, it is proposed that this would be sealed at both ends in the same way (the sealing of the eastern end of that archway is not included within the current applications and would be subject of separate applications).”

The Assistant Head of Planning explained that two additional late letters of representation had been received which raised the following points:

• Should be designed to be sympathetic to Thames Edge, including height.
• Daylight and Sunlight assessment of the adjacent Strata building needed.
• Servicing concerns
• Loss of trees

Furthermore, in response to the daylight/sunlight issue raised on behalf of the Strata building, the applicants’’ consultants advised that there was no numerical guidance expressly for offices. Nevertheless, in this instance they explained that “there is excellent separation of c.23 m to Strata which is heavily glazed along its very long (54.4m) northern elevation. Given the high level of glazing, separation to Strata and the fact that the proposal does not present a continuous obstruction along the boundary there is not considered to be such specific sensitivity. The space has undergone significant recent refurbishment [and] will be primarily lit by high specification artificial lighting although  ...  view the full minutes text for item 49/16

Description:

Listing Building Consent application for minor alterations and works to Grade II Listed Staines Bridge in association with the redevelopment of the adjacent Bridge Street Car Park (15/01718/LBC).

Additional Information:

The Assistant Head of Planning informed the committee of the following amendments to conditions:

Amended Condition

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and drawings:

A10875/D0300 Rev. P1; /D0302 Rev. P1; /D0303 Rev. P1; /D0304 Rev. P1; /D0501 Rev. P1; /D0503 Rev. P1 received 22December 2015.

A10875/F0001 Rev. P2; /F0002 Rev. P2; /F0200 Rev. P1; /F0201 Rev. P1; /F0202 Rev. P1; /F0203 Rev. P1 received 22 December 2015.

A10875/D0700 Rev. P1; /D0701 Rev. P1; /D0703 Rev. P2, and Proposed Sectional Elevation of A10875/D0702 Rev. P1 received 27 January 2016.

A10875/D0200 Rev. P2; /D0201 Rev. P2; /D0202 Rev. P2; /D0203 Rev. P2; /D0301 Rev. P2; /S0305 Rev. P2; /D0502 Rev. P2 received 15 February 2016.

A10875/D0099 Rev. P3; /D0100 Rev. P4; /D0101 Rev. P3; /D0102 Rev. P3; /D0103 Rev. P3; /D0104 Rev. P3; /D0105 Rev. P3; /D0106 Rev. P3; /D0107 Rev. P3; /D0108 Rev. P3; /D0109 Rev. P3; /D0110 Rev. P3; /D0111 Rev. P3; /D0112 Rev. P3 received 29 February 2016.

Reason:- For the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning.

Public Speaking:

There was no public speaking in relation to this item.

Debate:

There was no debate on this item.

Decision:

The application was approved as set out in the report of the Head of Planning and Housing Strategy subject to the following amendment to condition:

Amended Condition

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and drawings:

A10875/D0300 Rev. P1; /D0302 Rev. P1; /D0303 Rev. P1; /D0304 Rev. P1; /D0501 Rev. P1; /D0503 Rev. P1 received 22 December 2015.

A10875/F0001 Rev. P2; /F0002 Rev. P2; /F0200 Rev. P1; /F0201 Rev. P1; /F0202 Rev. P1; /F0203 Rev. P1 received 22 December 2015.

A10875/D0700 Rev. P1; /D0701 Rev. P1; /D0703 Rev. P2, and Proposed Sectional Elevation of A10875/D0702 Rev. P1 received 27 January 2016.

A10875/D0200 Rev. P2; /D0201 Rev. P2; /D0202 Rev. P2; /D0203 Rev. P2; /D0301 Rev. P2; /S0305 Rev. P2; /D0502 Rev. P2 received 15 February 2016.

A10875/D0099 Rev. P3; /D0100 Rev. P4; /D0101 Rev. P3; /D0102 Rev. P3; /D0103 Rev. P3; /D0104 Rev. P3; /D0105 Rev. P3; /D0106 Rev. P3; /D0107 Rev. P3; /D0108 Rev. P3; /D0109 Rev. P3; /D0110 Rev. P3; /D0111 Rev. P3; /D0112 Rev. P3 received 29 February 2016.

Reason:- For the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning.

Description:

Change of use of part of land from vegetable / garden patch to a 16 space car park for residents of Pharaoh’s Island with associated boundary treatment, landscaping and access.

Additional Information:

There was none.

Public Speaking:

There was none.

Debate:

During the debate the following key issues were raised:

·         Very special circumstances apply; the cars will be removed from the road

·         Proposal will be a positive enhancement and improvement to the towpath

Decision:

That the application be approved, subject to conditions as set out in the report of the Head of Planning and Housing Strategy.

Description:

Certificate of Proposed Development for the creation of a rear dormer and installation of rooflights in front roof slope.

Additional Information:

There was none.

Public Speaking:

There was no public speaking.

Debate:

There was no debate.

Decision:

That the Lawful Development Certificate be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Head of Planning and Housing Strategy.

To note the details of the Standard Appeals Report.

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 Head of Planning and Housing Strategy.

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