To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 26 June 2019 (copy attached).

The amended minutes of the meeting held on 26 June 2019 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

The Chairman declared on behalf of all Committee Members present, that as this was a ‘Council submitted’ application that they had received correspondence in relation to application 19/00747/FUL – Unit 4. 2-10 Thames Street, Staines-upon-Thames but had maintained an impartial role, had not expressed any views and had kept an open mind

Present:

Councillors R.A. Smith Ainsley, H. Harvey, C. Barnard, S. Buttar, R. Chandler. S. Dunn, M. Gibson, J. McIlroy, L.E. Nichols, R.J. Noble, R.W. Sider BEM, V. Siva, B. Spoor.

The Chairman declared on behalf of all Committee Members present, that as this was a ‘Council Officer submitted’ application that they had received correspondence in relation to application 19/00653/HOU – 356 Kingston Road, Ashford but had maintained an impartial role, had not expressed any views and had kept an open mind

Present:

Councillors R.A. Smith Ainsley, H. Harvey, C. Barnard, S. Buttar, R. Chandler. S. Dunn, M. Gibson, J. McIlroy, L.E. Nichols, R.J. Noble, R.W. Sider BEM, V. Siva, B. Spoor.

Ward

Staines

Proposal

Change of use from retail (use Class A1) to a mixed use of part café (ground floor) and part offices (first floor)

Officer’s recommendation

This planning application is recommended for approval subject to conditions set out at Paragraph 8 of the officer’s report.

Description:

19/00747/FUL – Unit 4, 2-10 Thames Street, Staines-upon-Thames.

This application sought approval for change of use from retail (Use Class A1) to a mixed use of part café (ground floor) and part offices (first floor)

Additional Information:

There was none.

Public Speaking:

There was none.

Debate:

During the debate the following key issues were raised:

·         Already used as a café

·         Planned office space use for Spelthorne Borough Council’s ‘Incubator’ initiative

Decision:

The application was approved, as recommended, subject to conditions set out at Paragraph 8 of the Report, by a vote of 12 For and 1 Against.

Ward

Staines South

Proposal

Erection of a single storey rear extension to the property

Officer’s recommendation

The application is recommended for approval subject to conditions as set out at paragraph 8 of the Officer’s report.

Description:

19/00653/HOU – 356 Kingston Road, Ashford

This application sought the erection of a single storey rear extension, which will incorporate the side walls of the existing conservatory being extended by 0.2m in height and a 1.3m further projection beyond the rear elevation of the original dwelling. A new flat roof is to be laid.

Additional Information:

There was none.

Public Speaking:

There was none.

Debate:

During the debate the following key issues were raised:

·         No objections from neighbours

Decision:

The application was approved, as recommended, subject to conditions set out at Paragraph 8 of the Report, by a unanimous vote.

To note details of the Planning appeals submitted and decisions received between 14 June and 11 July 2019.

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 Planning Development Manager.

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

To consider any items which the Chairman considers as urgent.

There were none.