Agenda and minutes

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 18 October 2023 as a correct record.

The minutes of the meeting held on 18 October 2023 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 Buck declared a pecuniary interest in relation to application 23/01212/HOU in that this application had been submitted by his agent on his behalf. He declared that he would leave the meeting before this item was discussed and would not be voting on this item.

Ward

Staines

Proposal

Erection of bicycle shelter and the loss of 3 no. car parking spaces.

Recommendation

Approve the application subject to the conditions as set out at Paragraph 8 of this report.

Description: Erection of bicycle shelter and the loss of 3 no. car parking spaces.

Additional Information:

There was none.

Public Speaking:

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

-Both tenants of this site had shared their keenness to encourage employees to cycle to work

-There was currently nowhere safe or waterproof to protect employees bikes

-There were currently 27 parking spaces and three spaces would be lost

-The building was not fully occupied therefore the loss of three parking spaces would not be detrimental

-The tenants also had parking provision within Elmsleigh Surface Cark Park

-The bicycle stand would be situated in the same position as the three car parking spaces to be removed

-There would be no other change to the layout and landscaping of the existing carpark area.

Debate:

During the debate the following key issues were raised:

-There were no objections received on this application

-The parking numbers complied with the requirements of the Council

-This proposal would encourage Samsung employees to utilise sustainable transport

The Committee voted on the application as follows:

For: 15

Against: 0

Abstain: 0

Decision: The application was approved.

Ward

Ashford North and Stanwell South

Proposal

Erection of a single storey rear extension to the rear of the property.  

Recommendation

Approve the application subject to conditions as set out in paragraph 9 of the report.

Councillor Buck left the meeting.

Description: Erection of a single storey rear extension to the rear of the property.

Additional Information:

There was none.

Public Speaking:

There was no public speaking.

Debate:

During the debate the following key issues were raised:

-There were similar developments to this proposal in the surrounding area

-This application would have been approved through delegated decision had it not been submitted by a Councillor

The Committee voted on the application as follows:

For: 14

Against: 0

Abstain: 0

Decision: The application was approved.

To note details of the Planning appeals submitted and decisions received between 5 October and 31 October 2023.

Councillor Buck returned to the meeting.

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 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.

Meeting ended at 19:24.