Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 27 February 2014.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Committee held on 27 February 2014 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Any Member with a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest or an Affected Interest in a matter should withdraw from the meeting when the matter is under consideration and should notify the Democratic Services Officer in attendance that they are withdrawing as they have such an interest. If the Interest is not entered on the register of Members interests the Monitoring Officer must be notified of the interest within 28 days.

Upon the advice of the Borough Solicitor Councillor Mrs Barnard advised that she would be withdrawing for Item 8 (PS Application 13/01007/OUT Land North of Harvest Ride and South of Forest Road and East of West End Lane, Warfield, Bracknell).

There were no other declarations of interest.

Any other items which, pursuant to Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Chairman decides are urgent.

There were no items of urgent business.

Demolition of existing office buildings and redevelopment to provide 38 no. residential units (Class C3) together with garages, associated internal estate road, car parking, landscaping, open space and ancillary gym and swimming pool.  

Demolition of existing office buildings and redevelopment to provide 38 no. residential units (Class C3) together with garages, associated internal estate road, car parking, landscaping, open space and ancillary gym and swimming pool.  

A site visit was held on Saturday 22 March which had been attended by Councillors Mrs Barnard, Blatchford, Ms Brown, Brossard, Davison, Finnie, Gbadebo, Thompson, Turrell and Virgo.

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Development Management tabled at the meeting.
• The comments of Winkfield Parish Council
• Four letters of objection which raised concern around the proposed development being an inappropriate development and out of character with other properties in the area. In addition, concerns around increased traffic, light pollution and an excessive built footprint. One letter was received in support of the proposed development.

Members noted that the overall footprint of the proposed development would be smaller than the current buildings in this location. The proposed development also complied with the Council’s parking polices and was likely to generate less traffic than the current use.

It was RESOLVED that;

Following the completion of planning obligation(s) under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 relating to:-

01.       SPA mitigation measures.     

Contributions towards off site affordable housing together with a timetable for the delivery of the development including a review of the Viability Report if not delivered within an agreed timescale,         

Contributions towards  built sports facilities, open space and recreational facilities, and educational facilities. Retention and long term maintenance of 0.11ha of open space within the site.      

That the Head of Development Management be authorised to APPROVE the application subject to the following condition(s):-

01.       The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.     

            REASON:  To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

02. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plans and other submitted details received by the Local Planning Authority on 3.10.13, 18.12.13 _ 16.12.13]:    

            705-PL-1.002, 1.100, 1.203, 1.401, 1.701,    

705-PL- 2.702, 2-100 Rev B, 2.001, 2.100, 2.10 , 2.100b, 2.301, 2.302, 2.401, 2.402,  2.501, 2.601, 2.602,  2.701-A, 2.801,

            705-PL-4.101, 4.101-A, 4.102,          

            705-PL-5.101,            

            705-PL-7.100-A,        

1356-01/C, 1356-02/1/A, 1356-02/2/A, 1356-02/3/A, 1356-02/4/A, 1356-02/C, 1356-05/B    

Tree Survey, Arboricultural Impact Assessment, Arboricultural Method Statement Rev B 04.09.13

            Landscape Management Manual Rev C 19.12.13   

            Landscaping Specification Rev A 03.09.13  

REASON: To ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the local Planning Authority

03. No development shall take place until samples of the materials to include bricks, tiles, timber, paving materials, and balcony screens to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.            

REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area.         

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20, Core Strategy DPD CS7]

04. The development hereby permitted shall not  ...  view the full minutes text for item 98.

Erection of 12 no. three bedroom houses with associated parking (including 3 no. visitor spaces to the south of nos. 11 and 12 Typhoon Close) and landscaping and laying out of commemorative garden, following the demolition of Ramslade House.

Erection of 12 no. three bedroom houses with associated parking (including 3 no. visitor spaces to the south of nos. 11 and 12 Typhoon Close) and landscaping and laying out of commemorative garden, following the demolition of Ramslade House.

A site visit was held on Saturday 22 March which had been attended by Councillors Mrs Barnard, Blatchford, Ms Brown, Brossard, Davison, Finnie, Gbadebo, Thompson, Turrell and Virgo.

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Development Management tabled at the meeting.
• The comments of Bracknell Town Council
• 47 individual objections have been received as well as an objection from the Bracknell Forest Society raising concerns around the proposed development as follows:

-          Ramslade House was a beautiful historic building, with original architecture and features.

-          Insufficient parking spaces for residents of new properties and increased traffic leading to detriment in road safety

-          Spoilt outlook/reduced light for existing residents

-          There was not adequate infrastructure to support the proposed development

-          Proposed development was not in keeping with the area and would constitute overdevelopment

The criteria for public speaking had been met in respect of this application and the Committee was addressed by the registered speaker Ms Cook, Vice-Chairman of The Parks Resident’s Association, who presented the concerns of local residents. 

It was reported that the Planning Obligations section of the Recommendation in the agenda papers also needed to include affordable housing in the list of matters to be covered.

Members expressed concerns around the size, scale and mass of the proposed development and the increased footprint that would be created particularly the three storey elements of the development. Members recognised that whilst the Council’s parking policy standards had been met, there was still a high liklihood of residents finding it difficult to park on a regular basis given the nature of the location. Members also expressed concern that the proposed development would lead to increased traffic, pressure and congestion within the local transport network.

A motion to approve the recommendations of the Head of Development Management as set out in the report and on the supplementary report was moved and seconded and a recorded vote was requested. On being put to the meeting the voting on the motion was as follows:

For (2) Councillor Brossard and Dudley

Against (13) Councillors Angell, Mrs Barnard, Birch, Blatchford, Ms Brown, Davison, Finch, Finnie, Gbadebo, Kensall, Thompson, Virgo and Worrall.

The motion was therefore lost.

An alternative motion was moved and seconded, on being put to the vote it was:

RESOLVED that the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:

01. The proposed development would result in development which, by virtue of its design (including the bulk and massing of the proposed houses) and layout (including the proximity of the proposed houses to the site’s southern boundary and the location of the commemorative garden), would be out of keeping with the character and appearance of the surrounding area and as such would fall contrary to Policy EN20 of the Bracknell  ...  view the full minutes text for item 99.

Erection of single storey front and rear extensions, raising of roof of dwelling with installation of front and rear facing dormer windows to create first floor accommodation, part conversion of garage and new integral garage.

Erection of single storey front and rear extensions, raising of roof of dwelling with installation of front and rear facing dormer windows to create first floor accommodation, part conversion of garage and new integral garage. 

A site visit was held on Saturday 22 March which had been attended by Councillors Mrs Barnard, Blatchford, Ms Brown, Brossard, Davison, Finnie, Gbadebo, Thompson, Turrell and Virgo.

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Development Management tabled at the meeting.
• The comments of Sandhurst Town Council
• Ten letters of objection raising concerns around the proposed development as follows:

-          Detrimental impact to the amenity of adjoining properties through loss of light, overlooking and overshadowing.

-          Overdevelopment, will undermine the area which has been identified as of special housing character.

In addition one letter of support for the application was received.

On being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:-

01.The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.     

REASON:  To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

02.The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 13 December 2013 and 11 March 2014:

drawing no. 01 E

Parking plan.  

REASON: To ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority.

03.The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be similar in appearance to those of the existing building.    

REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area.         

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20, Core Strategy DPD CS7]

04.Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no additional windows, similar openings or enlargement thereof shall be constructed at first floor level or above in the side elevations and roofslopes of the extension hereby permitted except for any which may be shown on the approved drawing.     

REASON: To prevent the overlooking of neighbouring properties.  

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20]

05.The first floor windows in the side elevation facing east of the extension hereby permitted shall not be glazed at any time other than with a minimum of Pilkington Level 3 obscure glass (or equivalent). They shall at all times be fixed with the exception of a top hung openable fanlight.     

REASON: To prevent the overlooking of neighbouring properties.  

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20]

6. No part of the extensions shall be occupied until the associated vehicle parking space has been surfaced and marked out in accordance with the approved drawing. The spaces shall thereafter be kept available for parking at all times.

REASON: To ensure that the development is provided with adequate car parking to prevent the likelihood of on-street car parking which would be a danger to other road users.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 100.

Hybrid planning application for a residential-led mixed-use development comprising: Outline planning application for up to 750 residential dwellings (with a minimum of 675 dwellings) including 60-bed senior living scheme; new two form-entry primary school; formal and informal open space; associated landscaping; works to river cut and provision of new north-south link road. (All matters reserved except for means of access to the development); and

Full planning application for the development of Phase 1 at the south western corner of the site for the erection of 87 residential dwellings (87 of the 750 dwellings described above) with associated open space, parking and landscaping; creation of two new access points off Harvest Ride and provision of north-south link road between Harvest Ride and Forest Road.

Hybrid planning application for a residential-led mixed-use development comprising: Outline planning application for up to 750 residential dwellings (with a minimum of 675 dwellings) including 60-bed senior living scheme; new two form-entry primary school; formal and informal open space; associated landscaping; works to river cut and provision of new north-south link road. (All matters reserved except for means of access to the development); and

Full planning application for the development of Phase 1 at the south western corner of the site for the erection of 87 residential dwellings (87 of the 750 dwellings described above) with associated open space, parking and landscaping; creation of two new access points off Harvest Ride and provision of north-south link road between Harvest Ride and Forest Road.

A site visit was held on Saturday 22 March which had been attended by Councillors Barnard, Mrs Barnard, Blatchford, Ms Brown, Brossard, Davison, Finnie, Gbadebo, Thompson, Turrell and Virgo.

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Development Management tabled at the meeting, which included two additional objections, together with a further objection that was received after the publication of the supplemtary report and reported verbally at the meeting.
• The comments of Warfield Parish Council
• 16 letters, these include letters of support, objection and letters seeking clarification. Objectors raised concerns around overdevelopment, design, density, scale, transport concerns, concerns around residential amenity, impact on local infrastructure, flooding concerns, archaeological/wildlife concerns and impact on open space.

The Committee recognised that the applicant had consulted extensively with local residents as well as working closely with officers to create a development that was appropriate for the area and acceptable to local residents. The Committee noted the carefully considered location of the school to ensure sustainability. The Committee were assured that all drainage issues would be fully considered and conditions included where appropriate, when reserved matters were brought back to the Committee for consideration.

Upon being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that the Head of Development Management be authorised to :-

A) APPROVE the application upon the completion of planning obligation(s) under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 broadly relating, but not restricted to:-

1)      The provision of 8% affordable housing;

2)      Appropriate clause to enable additional affordable housing if and when LEP funding is confirmed.

3)      Provision of avoidance and mitigation measures to address the impact of residential development upon the Thames Basins Heath Special Protection Area (SPA), which includes on-site in-kind bespoke SANG, replacements SANG land and a financial contribution towards Strategic Access Management and Monitoring (SAMM).

4)      Securing the timely provision of, and contributions to, local facilities, services and infrastructure including:

a)      A comprehensive package of on and off-site transport measures including junction improvements and the delivery of a new north-south link road and separate financial contribution to mitigate the development's impact on the adjoining road network;

b)      On-site in-kind provision of a 2FE Primary School;

c)      Financial contributions towards the provision by others of Secondary education, post-16 education and Special  ...  view the full minutes text for item 101.

Erection of first floor side extension over existing garage.

Erection of first floor side extension over existing garage.

A site visit was held on Saturday 22 March which had been attended by Councillors Mrs Barnard, Blatchford, Ms Brown, Brossard, Davison, Finnie, Gbadebo, Thompson, Turrell and Virgo.

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Development Management tabled at the meeting.
• The comments of Bracknell Town Council
•  Two letters of objection around the proposed development being out of character with the surrounding area, increased noise pollution, potential damage to foul drain and potential impact on a party wall.

On being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:-

01. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.                 

REASON:  To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

02. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plans:                                   

AKE/02 Rev A. Proposed Plans & Elevations received on 4 February 2014                                   

REASON: To ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority.                   

03. The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be of similar appearance to those of the existing dwelling and outbuilding.              

REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area.                     

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20, Core Strategy DPD CS7]

04. The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied until the 2no. off-street parking spaces and turning space as shown on drawing AKE/02 Rev A. Proposed Plans & Elevations received by the Local Planning Authority on 4 February 2014 has been provided in accordance with the approved plans. The parking spaces and turning space shall thereafter be retained for the use of parking and turning of vehicles at all times.         

REASON: To ensure that the Local Planning Authority's vehicle parking standards are met.

[Relevant Policies: CSDPD Policy CS23. BFBLP 'Saved' Policy M9]

05. The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied until the 1no. parking space within the garage has been provided in accordance with drawing AKE/02 Rev A. Proposed Plans & Elevations received by the Local Planning Authority on 4 February 2014. This parking space shall, notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (as amended) (or any order revoking or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), thereafter be retained for the use of the parking of vehicles at all times. 

REASON: To ensure that the Local Planning Authority's vehicle parking standards are met.

[Relevant Policy: BFBLP 'Saved' Policy M9, Core Strategy DPD CS23]

06. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (as amended) (or any order revoking and re-enacting that order with or without modification), no windows at first floor level shall be installed to the eastern (side) elevation (facing 64 Harmans Water Road) of the development hereby permitted.       

REASON: In the interests of the residential amenity of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 102.

Replacement of existing 12.5M high Jupiter monopole telecommunications mast and cabinet with 15M Jupiter dual stack ‘S’ type monopole with 6 no. internally shrouded antennas and 3 no. associated equipment cabinets.

Replacement of existing 12.5M high Jupiter monopole telecommunications mast and cabinet with 15M Jupiter dual stack ‘S’ type monopole with 6 no. internally shrouded antennas and 3 no. associated equipment cabinets.

The Committee noted that no representations had been made in respect of this application.

Upon being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that the siting and appearance of the development proposed be APPROVED in accordance with the plans as stated below:-

Drawing entitled Proposed Location Maps no. 100 received by Local Planning Authority on 11 February 2014

Drawing entitled Proposed Site Location no. 200 received by Local Planning Authority on 11 February 2014

Drawing entitled Proposed Elevation no. 300 received by Local Planning Authority on 11 February 2014

Drawing no. SDD2023 (Rev G) received by Local Planning Authority on 11 February 2014

Drawing no. SDD2035 (Rev A) received by Local Planning Authority on 11 February 2014

Replacement of existing 15m high Jupiter monopole telecommunications mast with 17.5M Jupiter ‘S’ type monopole with 6 no. internally shrouded antennas and 3 no. associated equipment cabinets.

Replacement of existing 15m high Jupiter monopole telecommunications mast with 17.5M Jupiter ‘S’ type monopole with 6 no. internally shrouded antennas and 3 no. associated equipment cabinets.

The Committee noted that no representations had been made in respect of this application.

Upon being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that the siting and appearance of the development proposed be APPROVED in accordance with the plans as stated below:-

Drawing entitled Proposed Location Maps no. 1100 received by Local Planning Authority on 11 February 2014

Drawing entitled Proposed location plan no. 200 received by Local Planning Authority on 11 February 2014

Drawing entitled Proposed Elevation no. 300 received by Local Planning Authority on 11 February 2014

Drawing no. SDD2023 received by Local Planning Authority on 11 February 2014

Drawing no. SDD2035 received by Local Planning Authority on 11 February 2014

01.     The replacement cabinets hereby approved shall be painted Fir Green RAL 6009.  

REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area.

[Relevant Plans and Policies: BFBLP EN20, CSDPD CS7]

Replacement of existing 15m high Jupiter monopole telecommunications mast with 17.5M Jupiter ‘S’ type monopole with 6 no. internally shrouded antennas and 3 no. associated equipment cabinets.

Replacement of existing 15m high Jupiter monopole telecommunications mast with 17.5M Jupiter ‘S’ type monopole with 6 no. internally shrouded antennas and 3 no. associated equipment cabinets. 

The Committee noted that no representations had been made in respect of this application.

Upon being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that the siting and appearance of the development proposed be APPROVED in accordance with the plans as stated below:-

Drawing entitled Proposed Location Maps no. 1100 received by Local Planning Authority on 11 February 2014

Drawing entitled Proposed Location Plan no. 200 received by Local Planning Authority on 11 February 2014

Drawing entitled Proposed Elevation no. 300 received by Local Planning Authority on 11 February 2014

Drawing no. SDD2023 (Rev G) received by Local Planning Authority on 11 February 2014

Drawing no. SDD2035 (Rev A) received by Local Planning Authority on 11 February 2014

Replacement of existing 12.5M high monopole telecommunications mast and cabinets with 15M Jupiter ‘S’ type monopole with 3 no. internally shrouded antennas and 2 no. associated equipment cabinets.

Replacement of existing 12.5M high monopole telecommunications mast and cabinets with 15M Jupiter ‘S’ type monopole with 3 no. internally shrouded antennas and 2 no. associated equipment cabinets. 

The Committee noted that no representations had been made in respect of this application.

Upon being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that the siting and appearance of the development proposed be APPROVED in accordance with the plans as stated below:-

Drawing entitled Proposed Location Maps no. 100 received by Local Planning Authority on 14 February 2014

Drawing entitled Proposed Location Plan no. 200 received by Local Planning Authority on 14 February 2014

Drawing entitled Proposed Elevation no. 300 received by Local Planning Authority on 14 February 2014

Drawing no. SDD2023 (Rev G) received by Local Planning Authority on 14 February 2014

Drawing no. SDD2035 (Rev A) received by Local Planning Authority on 14 February 2014

Replacement of existing 14.8M high monopole telecommunications mast and cabinets with 15M Jupiter ‘S’ type monopole with 6 no. internally shrouded antennas and associated cabinet.

Replacement of existing 14.8M high monopole telecommunications mast and cabinets with 15M Jupiter ‘S’ type monopole with 6 no. internally shrouded antennas and associated cabinet. 

The Committee noted that no representations had been made in respect of this application.

Upon being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that the siting and appearance of the development proposed be APPROVED in accordance with the plans as stated below:-

That an informative be added requesting that the existing cabinets that are to be retained be painted Fir Green RAL 6009.

Drawing entitled Proposed Location Maps no. 100 received by Local Planning Authority on 17 Feburary 2014

Drawing entitled Proposed location plan no. 200 received by Local Planning Authority on 17 February 2014

Drawing entitled Proposed Elevation no. 300 received by Local Planning Authority on 17 February 2014

Drawing no. SDD2023 received by Local Planning Authority on 17 February 2014

         01. The existing 14.8m high mast approved and implemented under application 09/00610/RTD shall immediately be removed following the installation of the replacement mast hereby permitted once it is operational and the existing mast has been decommissioned.      

REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area.         

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20, Core Strategy DPD CS7]

02.The 1no. additonal cabinet hereby approved shall be painted Fir Green RAL 6009.      

REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area.         

[Relevant Plans and Policies: BFBLP EN20, CSDPD CS7]

Replacement of existing 16.5M high monopole telecommunications mast and cabinets with 17.5M Hutchinson ‘S’ type monopole with 4 no. associated equipment cabinets and ancillary development.

Replacement of existing 16.5M high monopole telecommunications mast and cabinets with 17.5M Hutchinson ‘S’ type monopole with 4 no. associated equipment cabinets and ancillary development. 

The Committee noted that no representations had been made in respect of this application.

Upon being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that the Head of Development Management be authorised to APPROVE the application following the end of the consultation period subject to no further additional material representations raising issues not addressed in this report being received and in accordance with the plans as stated below .

Drawing entitled Site Location Maps no. 100 received by Local Planning Authority on27 Feburary 2014

Drawing entitled Proposed site plan no. 201 received by Local Planning Authority on 27 February 2014

Drawing entitled Proposed Site Elevation no. 301 received by Local Planning Authority on 27 February 2014

Drawing no. SDD2023 received by Local Planning Authority on 27 February 2014

Drawing no. SDD2035 received by Local Planning Authority on 27 February 2014

         01.The existing 16.5m high mast approved and implemented under application 09/00691/FUL shall immediately be removed following the installation of the replacement mast hereby permitted once it is operational and the existing mast has been decommissioned.      

REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area.         

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20, Core Strategy DPD CS7]

02.The 17.5m high mast and associated cabinets hereby approved shall be painted Fir Green RAL 6009.           

REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area.         

[Relevant Plans and Policies: BFBLP EN20, CSDPD CS7]

         03.Development shall not commence until a footway has been constructed on Opladen Way in accordance with a scheme to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.          

REASON: In the interests of accessibility of the development to pedestrians.        

[Relevant Policy: BFBLP M6]

Replacement of existing 12.5m Jupiter 811E monopole telecommunications mast and cabinets with a 12.5m Jupiter S monopole and installation of one new cabinet.

Replacement of existing 12.5m Jupiter 811E monopole telecommunications mast and cabinets with a 12.5m Jupiter S monopole and installation of one new cabinet. 

The Committee noted that no representations had been made in respect of this application.

Upon being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that the Head of Development Management be authorised to APPROVE the application following the end of the consultation period subject to no further additional material representations raising issues not addressed in this report being received and in accordance with the plans as stated below .

Drg No 100 received by LPA 28.02.2014

Drg No 201 received by LPA 28.02.2014

Drg No 301 received by LPA 28.02.2014

Drg No SDD2023 received by LPA 28.02.2014

Removal of existing 14.8m monopole telecommunications mast and replacement with a 15m Jupiter type S monopole mast and installation of one equipment cabinet.   

Removal of existing 14.8m monopole telecommunications mast and replacement with a 15m Jupiter type S monopole mast and installation of one equipment cabinet.   

The Committee noted that no representations had been made in respect of this application.

Upon being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that the Head of Development Management be authorised to APPROVE the application following the end of the consultation period subject to no further additional material representations raising issues not addressed in this report being received and in accordance with the plans as stated below .

Drg no SDD2023 received by the LPA 28.02.2014

Drg no 100 received by the LPA 28.02.2014

Drg no 201 received by the LPA 28.02.2014

Drg no 301 received by the LPA 28.02.2014

24 April 2014.

24 April 2014