PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES – 27 APRIL 2016
Present:
Councillor Maskell (Chair);
Councillors Ballsdon, Davies, Duveen, Gavin, Lawrence, Livingston,
Page, Pearce, Robinson and Singh.
Apologies:
Councillor Hopper.
It was reported that Item 16 (160355/FUL – Dingley Centre, 3-5 Craven Road) had
been withdrawn.
RESOLVED ITEMS
91.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting held on 6 April 2016 were agreed as a correct record
and signed by the Chair.
92.
SITE VISITS
The Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services submitted, at the
meeting, a schedule of applications to be considered at future meetings of the
Committee to enable Councillors to decide which sites, if any, they wished to visit
prior to determining the relevant applications.
Resolved That the under-mentioned application, together with any additional
applications which the Head of Planning, Development and Regulatory
Service might consider appropriate, be the subject of an unaccompanied site
visit or, if it was possible to go inside the buildings, an accompanied site
visit:
160378/FUL – FORMER GAS WORKS BUILDING, GAS WORKS ROAD
Change of use, conversion, extensions and various associated works to former Gas
Works Buildings to create a part 4, 5 and 6 storey building adjacent to the River
Kennet and a basement and 3 storey building fronting Gas Works Road, providing 34
(5 x studio, 17 x 1, 11 x 2 and 1 x 3-bed) residential units (Class C3).
93.
PLANNING APPEALS
(i)
New Appeals
The Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services submitted a schedule
giving details of notification received from the Planning Inspectorate regarding a
planning appeal, the method of determination for which she had already expressed
a preference in accordance with delegated powers, which was attached as
Appendix 1 to the report.
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(ii)
Appeals Recently Determined
The Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services submitted details of two
decisions that had been made by the Secretary of State, or by an Inspector
appointed for the purpose, which were attached as Appendix 2 to the report.
(iii)
Reports on Appeal Decisions
There were no reports on appeal decisions.
Resolved –
94.
(1)
That the new appeals, as set out in Appendix 1, be noted;
(2)
That the outcome of the recently determined appeals, as set out in
Appendix 2, be noted.
APPLICATIONS FOR PRIOR APPROVAL
The Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report giving
details in Table 1 of 23 pending prior approval applications, and in Table 2 of eight
applications for prior approval decided between 22 March and 15 April 2016.
Resolved –
95.
That the report be noted.
OBJECTION TO A TREE PRESERVATION ORDER ON LAND BETWEEN ISLAND
ROAD, THE RIVER KENNET AND THE A33
The Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on an
objection to Tree Preservation Order (TPO) No. 5/16 relating to land between
Island Road, the River Kennet and the A33. A copy of the TPO plan E2921 was
attached to the report at Appendix 1.
The report explained that, during consideration of planning application
141789/OUT (Land North of Island Road), the importance of the belt of trees
alongside the River Kennet had been noted. It had been ensured that this
‘woodland strip’ was retained and protected via conditions attached to the
planning consent.
The land to which the planning approval related was located on the corner of
Island Road and the A33. The Council-owned land directly to the west had recently
been identified as land for a long-term lease and was a potential development site.
The belt of trees continued into this site. Therefore, to also ensure the retention
of the trees within this site, it was considered reasonable to include the entire belt
of trees in both the site for which planning approval had been obtained and the
adjacent potential development site, which formed one group, in a TPO. A TPO
had therefore been served on 23 February 2016.
An objection had been made on behalf of the landowner and the developer for the
site for which planning consent had been obtained, details of which were set out in
the report, along with officers’ comments on the objection.
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The report concluded that officers felt that the entire belt of trees warranted
protection and a TPO was the best way of ensuring long-term protection. There
was no division on the woodland belt between the two sites. The presence of the
TPO did not impact on the implementation of the approved development because
the trees were retained as part of the proposals. The report recommended that
the TPO be confirmed with the inclusion of the entire belt as currently shown on
TPO plan E2921.
Resolved That the Tree Preservation Order be confirmed with the inclusion of the
entire belt of trees.
96.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The Committee considered reports by the Director of Environment and
Neighbourhood Services.
Resolved –
(1)
That, subject to the conditions now approved, permission be granted under
planning legislation and, where appropriate, under the Advertisement
Regulations, as follows:
160029/HOU – 11 CAREY STREET
Erection of replacement rear extension.
Granted as recommended.
Conditional planning permission and informatives as recommended, with an
additional condition to require a landscaping scheme for the rear garden, as the
property was within a Conservation area.
Comments received and considered.
152308/FUL – AMERSHAM ROAD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE, 110
AMERSHAM ROAD, CAVERSHAM
Single storey extension to entrance elevation.
An update report was tabled at the meeting which corrected an error in the
original report regarding flood zones and set out further information regarding
flood risk.
Granted as recommended.
Conditional planning permission and informatives as recommended.
Comments received and considered.
160495/FUL – 21 SOUTH STREET
15.5m2 floor area lean-to circulation extension to rear courtyard, 46m2 floor area
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bar extension to east recess fronting the highway. Remove one door to west
elevation and three windows to east courtyard elevation and infill opening.
An update report was tabled at the meeting which gave details of further
information received from the applicant and a neighbour and responses from
officers and recommended two additional Conditions 6 and 7.
It was reported at the meeting that Condition 6 needed further amendment and
the provisos proposed by the Transport Officer and detailed in paragraph 1.5 of the
update report needed to be included in the conditions. It was also reported that
Licensing officers had confirmed that an amendment to the premises licence would
be required for the external element and an additional informative was therefore
recommended.
Granted as recommended.
Conditional planning permission and informatives as recommended in the original
report, with the additional conditions set out in the update report, plus additional
conditions based on the provisos in paragraph 1.5 of the update report, and
Condition 6 to be amended to say “The proposed light source shall be static when
it is in use”.
Additional informative regarding the need for an amendment to the premises
licence for the external element.
Comments received and considered.
160279/HOU – 12 OAKLEY ROAD, CAVERSHAM
Two storey side extension with extension to loft space above – Renewal of
11/01833/FUL.
Granted as recommended.
Conditional planning permission and informatives as recommended.
Comments received and considered.
160522/FUL – CAVERSHAM PREPARATORY SCHOOL, 16 PEPPARD ROAD,
CAVERSHAM
Application for removal or variation of a condition following grant of planning
permission (151663).
An update report was tabled at the meeting which gave details of further
consultation responses and a statement from Councillor Hopper and officer
comments on these. The recommendation had been amended accordingly.
Section 73 variation to planning permission 151663 granted as recommended in the
original report, with the conditions to be adjusted as set out in the original report,
with the additional informative as set out in the update report, plus the following
additional condition amended from that proposed in the update report:
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In connection with the operation of the school hereby permitted, no lessons with
amplified music shall be undertaken outside the school buildings as indicated on
plan 2015/2498/002 dated JAN 2016. Reason: in the interests of the amenities of
neighbouring residential properties. Policies: DM4
Description of development to be altered to show school age from 3-11 years.
Comments and objections received and considered.
Objector David Moro, and Ian Lawson and Jacqueline Lawson on behalf of the
applicant, attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application.
(2)
That the following applications be refused for the reasons indicated:
151616/FUL – 24 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET
Change of use of the ground floor and basement from A1 use to a flexible
A1/A2/A3 use.
Refused as recommended for the reasons set out in the report.
Informatives as recommended.
Comments and objections received and considered.
151617/LBC – 24 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations associated with the proposed
change of use of the ground floor and basement from A1 use to a flexible A1/A2/A3
use (planning application 151616)
Refused as recommended for the reason set out in the report.
Informatives as recommended.
Comments and objections received and considered.
151793/VAR – HIGHDOWN SCHOOL, SURLEY ROW, CAVERSHAM
Application for removal or variation of a condition following grant of planning
permission. (11/00925/FUL).
Refused as recommended for the reasons set out in the report.
Informatives as recommended.
Comments and objections received and considered.
(3)
That, subject to the requirements indicated, the Head of Planning,
Development and Regulatory Services be authorised to determine the
following applications under planning legislation:
160328/FUL – GARRARD HOUSE, 30 GARRARD STREET
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Extension to include part new fourth floor and new fifth and sixth floors to provide
18 residential units.
An update report was tabled at the meeting which gave details of further
consultation responses received, adaptability of the flats and a number of other
clarifications. It recommended additional conditions and informatives and an
amendment to Condition 7.
It was reported at the meeting that the Environmental Health Officer had now
examined the Air Quality Assessment and agreed with its conclusion that no
specific mitigation measures were required. Condition 15 regarding submission of
an air quality assessment was therefore no longer needed. Information from the
Transport Officer on minimising traffic conflict and neighbour disturbance was also
given at the meeting.
The issue of planning permission to be dependent on the completion of a Section
106 legal agreement by 19 May 2016 (unless a later date be agreed by the Head of
Planning, Development and Regulatory Services), to secure the Heads of Terms set
out in the original report.
In the event of the requirements set out not being met, the Head of Planning,
Development and Regulatory Services be authorised to refuse permission.
Conditional planning permission and informatives as recommended in the original
report, with the amendment to Condition 7 and additional conditions as set out in
the update report, the additional informatives as set out in the update report and
the removal of Condition 15 as recommended at the meeting.
Comments and objections received and considered.
160256/FUL – LAND ADJACENT TO 17 CRAVEN ROAD
Erection of new D1 Medical centre, with on site pharmacy, new access, 50 parking
spaces plus 2 drop off spaces, with associated new and retained landscaping.
Demolition of existing ancillary buildings and structures.
An update report was tabled at the meeting which gave details of further
consultation responses received from the Head of Transport and the lead Flood
Authority, amended drawings received (appended to the update report) and an
additional representation received. The recommendation had been amended
accordingly and six additional conditions were recommended.
The issue of planning permission to be dependent on the completion of a Section
106 legal agreement by 16 May 2016 (unless a later date be agreed by the Head of
Planning, Development and Regulatory Services), to secure the Heads of Terms set
out in the original report.
In the event of the requirements set out not being met, the Head of Planning,
Development and Regulatory Services be authorised to refuse permission.
Conditional planning permission and informatives as recommended in the original
report, with the additional conditions as set out in the update report.
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Comments and objection received and considered.
(4)
That, pursuant to Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General
Regulations 1992, the carrying out of the following developments be
authorised, subject to the conditions now specified:
160440/REG3 – THE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL, PEPPARD ROAD, EMMER GREEN
Single storey office extension.
An update report was tabled at the meeting which gave details of the consultation
response received from Berkshire Archaeology.
Granted as recommended.
Conditional planning permission and informatives as recommended.
Comments received and considered.
(5)
That the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government be
consulted on the following application and supporting papers in accordance
with paragraphs 9 and 10 of the Town and Country Planning (Consultation)
(England) Direction 2009:
160236/FUL – COOPER READING BMW, KINGS MEADOW ROAD
Part retrospective change of use to public car park for temporary three year
period.
An update report was tabled at the meeting which gave details of the response by
the Natural Environment Team to amended plans and recommended a resultant
additional condition. It also gave further information and clarification on a number
of other matters.
It was reported at the meeting that officers had not been aware that the decked
portion of the car park was already in use, and so it was recommended that
Condition 7 regarding a CCTV scheme for the decked car parking area should be
amended to require a CCTV scheme within three months of the planning decision
rather than before use of the area.
That the Head of Planning, Development and Regulatory Services be authorised to
grant permission in the event that:
i)
ii)
The Secretary of State decided not to call in the application for
determination; or
The period in which the Secretary of State may respond under paragraph 11
of the Town and Country Planning (Consultation) (England) Direction 2009
expired.
Conditional planning permission and informatives as recommended in the original
report, with the additional condition as set out in the update report, and Condition
7 to be amended to require submission, approval and installation of a CCTV scheme
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within three months of the planning decision.
Comments and objections received and considered.
(The meeting started at 6.30 pm and closed at 8.05 pm).
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