Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 18 April 2023 be agreed as a correct record.

None.

Councillor Nick Mearing-Smith declared a non-pecuniary interest in regard to Item 7, as he had been heavily involved in the application. As such he declared that he would not be participating in the discussion or voting on the item.

None.

Items contained within the addendum were dealt with under individual agenda items. The Committee noted the addendum to the Planning Agenda which was published and circulated prior to the meeting.

The report was introduced, and slides presented by the Officer.

Following discussions, the Committee voted to refuse consent for the reasons set out in the report.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For consent: 0

Against consent: 6

Abstention: 0

RESOLVED that the application for consent be REFUSED for the following reason: The loss of these trees of special amenity value is not justified as a remedy for the alleged subsidence damage on the basis of the information provided.

Having declared an interest, Councillor Mearning-Smith, did not take part in the discussion or vote on this item.

The report was introduced, and slides presented by the Planning Officer.

The Committee received verbal representation in objection from Mr Saffery.

The Committee received verbal representations from Mr Narayanan who spoke in support of the application.

The Committee then received verbal representations from Councillor Mearning-Smith, the local ward councillor.

The Committee received verbal representations from the Agent, Mr Henry for the applicant.

The Committee had the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers and officers. Councillor Zinkin moved a motion to defer the application in order to receive additional information, however the motion a not seconded and a such failed.

Following discussions, the Committee voted on the officer recommendation to refuse the application for the reasons set out in the report.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For (Refusal): 4

Against (Refusal): 1

Abstention: 0

RESOLVED that the application be REFUSED AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the reasons for refusal as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee).

The report was introduced, and slides presented by the Planning Officer.

The Committee received verbal representation in objection from Mr Dabasia.

The Committee had the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers and officers.

Following discussions, the Committee voted on the officer recommendation to approve the application for the reasons set out in the report.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For (Approval): 5

Against (Approval): 0

Abstention: 1

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to s106

AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee).

This item was withdrawn by officers to allow clarifications about the description of development and nature of the use to be included in the report.

The report and addendum were introduced, and slides presented by the Planning Officer.

The Committee received verbal representation in objection from Mr Mark.

The Committee had the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers and officers.

Following discussions, the Committee voted on the officer recommendation to approve consent for the reasons set out in the report, addendum and amended wording to condition 6 as follows.

a) The temporary tree protection measures shown in the Arboricultural Report by Frank Parsons Arboriculturist (24th March 2023) hereby approved are to be erected around existing trees on site prior to the installation of the air source heat pump and air-conditioning units and landscaping works to the rear, side patio and main entrance. The protection specified in Arboricultural Report by Frank Parsons Arboriculturist (24th March 2023) shall remain in position until after these works are completed and no material or soil shall be stored within fenced areas and/or construction exclusion zones at any time. These works shall be implemented in accordance with the protection plan and method statement as approved.

b) Prior to installation of the air conditioning units’ details of the service run location and excavation shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, these services shall be installed in accordance with the submitted arboricultural method statement.

c) Prior to the implementation of any soft landscaping within the RPA of any trees shown to be retained, details of the landscaping and any level changes shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For (Approval): 6

Against (Approval): 0

Abstention: 0

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to conditions AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee)

The report was introduced, and slides presented by the Planning Officer.

The Committee received verbal representation in objection from Mr Sokolov

The Committee received verbal representations from the Agent, Mr Henry for the applicant.

The Committee had the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers and officers.

Following discussions, the Committee voted on the officer recommendation to approve the application for the reasons set out in the report.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For (Approval): 5

Against (Approval): 0

Abstention: 1

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to conditions AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee)

The report and addendum were introduced, and slides presented by the Planning Officer.

The Committee received verbal representation in objection from Mrs Alabaster.

The Committee received verbal representations from the Agent, Mr Henry for the applicant.

The Committee had the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers and officers.

Following discussions, the Committee voted on the officer recommendation to refuse consent for the reasons set out in the report.

Councillor Zinkin moved a motion that was duly seconded by Councillor Mittra to defer the item to allow further information in relation to a Tree Protection Order.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For (Approval): 6

Against (Approval): 0

Abstention: 0

RESOLVED that the application be DEFERRED for the tree officer to reconsider making a Tree Preservation Order on the plane tree in the garden of 43A Woodstock Road.

The Vice Chair and the Committee thanked the Chair.