Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 17 July 2014.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Committee held on 17 July 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.

There were no 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 urgent items of business.

Outline application with means of access to be determined, for the development of approximately 30 hectares of land at Amen Corner to provide up to 550 dwellings; a neighbourhood centre of up to 2,500 sq. metres (comprising accommodation within use classes A1, A2, A3, A4, D1 or D2); the construction of a new road between London Road and Cain Road; the construction of new junctions with the existing local road network at London Road, North View, South View and Beehive Road to provide vehicular access to the site; the creation of new accesses to the Coppid Beech Hotel/Ski Centre from the site together with replacement car parking spaces and the reconfiguration of existing car parks; the provision of associated public open space; children's play areas; Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG); sustainable drainage systems; internal roads, paths, car parking and landscaping.

A site visit was held on Saturday 16 August 2014 which was attended by Councillors Angell, Mrs Angell, Blatchford, Brossard, Dudley, Finnie, Gbadebo, Heydon and Thompson.

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Development Management tabled at the meeting.
• The comments of Binfield Parish Council, Natural England, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, The Woodland Trust, Thames Water and Thames Valley Police.
• Letters of objection received from HP, Waitrose and seven individuals raising concerns around: a piecemeal form of development potentially prejudicing the future development of North View and South View, increased noise levels and disturbance and the rendering of properties in North View and South View unsaleable. In addition, concerns were expressed about damage to existing Edwardian houses, noise and dirt arising from the construction, the loss of the existing vegetation between North View and the proposed Spine Road, lighting in the new car park and the impact of affordable housing.
• The comments of the applicant's agents.
• The decision of Wokingham Borough Council's Planning Committee on 20 August 2014 to approve the duplicate application subject to Bracknell Forest Council (BFC) approving this application and agreement of conditions with BFC and the applicants.

Upon being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that the completion of planning obligation(s) under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 relating to:-

01.       The provision of an appropriate level of affordable housing;

02.       Measures to avoid and mitigate the impact of residential development upon the Thames Basins Heath Special Protection Area (SPA), including the provision in perpetuity of on-site bespoke SANG; a financial contribution towards Strategic Access Management and Monitoring; and any other measures that are required to satisfy Habitat Regulations, the Council's Thames Basins Heaths SPA Avoidance and Mitigation Strategy and relevant guidance.     

03.       Securing the timely provision of, and contributions to, local facilities and services including:         

- A comprehensive package of on and off-site transport measures (either through provision in kind or a financial contribution towards provision by others) to mitigate the development's impact on roads and encourage sustainable modes of transport;    

- On-site in-kind provision of a Primary School;       

- a financial contributions towards the provision by others of Secondary education, post-16 education and Special Educational Needs places;    

- a financial contributions towards the provision by others of a multi-functional community hub;   

- a financial contribution towards the provision by others of improvements to existing library facilities;      

- a financial contribution towards the provision by others of improvements to existing built sport facilities

- a comprehensive package of on-site Open Space of Public Value, in accordance with standards;         

- The provision of waste recycling facilities.  

Where on site provision is made for infrastructure or services where the intention is that the responsibility for long term management is to be transferred to the Council or other body, in addition a financial contribution towards commuted maintenance and management costs will be sought.

That the Head of Development Management be authorised to APPROVE the application subject to the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 29.

Erection of 5 no. five bedroom, 7 no. four bedroom, 2 no. three bedroom and 10 no. two bedroom dwellings with associated landscaping and vehicular access from Knox Green following demolition of existing buildings, and alterations to wall within the curtilage of a listed building.

This application was WITHDRAWN from the agenda to allow further notifications to be undertaken in relation to the associated listed building application 13/00967/LB.

Application for listed building consent for alterations to wall within the curtilage of a listed building, following demolition of existing buildings.

This application was WITHDRAWN from the agenda to allow further notifications to be undertaken.

Demolition of existing pre-fabricated concrete classrooms and erection of two single storey extensions to provide replacement classrooms. Alterations to car park layout and new bin stores. (Regulation 3 Application).

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Development Management tabled at the meeting.
• The comments of Winkfield Parish Council, English Heritage and Sport England.
• One letter of objection raising concerns around: the location of the bin store, the height of the proposed extensions, the type of roofing and access arrangements.

Upon being put to 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 plans and other submitted details:       

5124789/A/001/T2 received 08.04.14           

5124789/A/200/P2 received 08.04.14           

5124789/A/201/P2 received 08.04.14           

5124789/A/202/P2 received 08.04.14           

5124789/A/203/P2 received 08.04.14           

5124789/A/206/P2 received 08.04.14           

5124789/A/210/P2 received 08.04.14           

5124789/A/900/P2 received 08.04.14           

5124789/A/211/T1 received 20.07.14           

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

03.       The number of pupils on the Cranbourne Primary School roll shall be restricted to no more than 220 at any time.               

REASON: To ensure that the development does not give rise to an increase in traffic to and from the school, which could result in a detrimental and unmitigated impact on the local road network.                 

[Relevant Plans and Policies: BFBLP M4 and CSDPD CS23]

04.       The extensions hereby permitted shall not be occupied until an updated Travel Plan, including measures as to implementation, monitoring and review has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the travel plan shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.

REASON: To ensure that the development does not give rise to an increase in traffic to and from the school, which could result in a detrimental and unmitigated impact on the local road network.

[Relevant Plans and Policies: BFBLP M4 and CSDPD CS2]

05.       No development shall commence until a detailed site specific construction method statement for all hard surfaced areas of any description within the minimum root protection areas of retained trees calculated in accordance with British Standard 5837:2005 'Trees In Relation To Construction Recommendations', or any subsequent revision, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Details shall be based on a porous 'No-Dig' principle of construction, avoiding any excavation of existing levels in all areas concerned, and shall include: -          

a)  An approved development layout plan identifying all areas where special construction measures are to be undertaken.    

b)  Materials including porous surface finish.

c)  Construction profile/s showing existing /proposed finished levels together with any grading of levels proposed adjacent to the footprint in each respective structure.          

d)  Program and method of implementation.

The Construction Method Statement shall be observed, performed and complied with.     

REASON: In order to alleviate any adverse impact on the root systems and the long term health of retained trees, in the interests of the visual amenity  ...  view the full minutes text for item 32.

Application for listed building consent for the demolition of existing pre-fabricated concrete classrooms and erection of two single storey extensions to provide replacement classrooms. Alterations to car park layout and new bin stores. (Regulation 3 Application).

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Development Management tabled at the meeting.
• The comments of Winkfield Parish Council and English Heritage.
• One letter of objection summarised in Minute 32 (Application No 14/00238/3) above.

Upon being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that the application and this report with suggested conditions be referred to the Government for determination in accordance with the regulations in respect of applications for listed building consent made by the Council.

Outline planning application for up to 380 residential units, a 1 form entry primary school and associated accesses, open space, landscaping and Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) (means of access to be considered, all other matters reserved).

A site visit was held on Saturday 16 August 2014 which was attended by Councillors Blatchford, Brossard, Dudley, Finnie, Thompson and Virgo.

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Development Management tabled at the meeting.
• The comments of Binfield Parish Council, Natural England and Thames Water.
• One letter of objection raising concerns around: the erosion of local character, increased traffic and the blurring of boundaries between Wokingham and Bracknell/Binfield.
• The decision of Wokingham Borough Council's Planning Committee on 20 August 2014 to approve the duplicate application subject to Bracknell Forest Council (BFC) approving this application and agreement of conditions with BFC and the applicants.

Upon being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that authority to determine the application be delegated to the Head of Development Management upon the completion of planning obligation(s) under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and subject to various conditions, amended, added to or deleted as he considers necessary.

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

01.       The provision of an appropriate level of affordable housing;

02.       Measures to avoid and mitigate the impact of residential development upon the Thames Basins Heath Special Protection Area (SPA), including the provision in perpetuity of on-site bespoke SANG; a financial contribution towards Strategic Access Management and Monitoring; and any other measures that are required to satisfy Habitat Regulations, the Council's Thames Basins Heaths SPA Avoidance and Mitigation Strategy and relevant guidance.     

03.       Securing the timely provision of, and contributions to, local facilities and services including:         

- A comprehensive package of on and off-site transport measures (either through provision in kind or a financial contribution towards provision by others) to mitigate the development's impact on roads and encourage sustainable modes of transport;    

- On-site provision of a Single Form of Entry Primary School;        

- a financial contributions towards the provision by others of Secondary education, post-16 education and Special Educational Needs places;    

- a financial contributions towards the provision by others of a multi-functional community hub;   

- a financial contribution towards the provision by others of improvements to existing library facilities;      

- a financial contribution towards the provision by others of improvements to existing built sport facilities - a comprehensive package of on-site Open Space of Public Value, in accordance with standards;  

- The provision of waste recycling facilities.  

Where on site provision is made for infrastructure or services where the intention is that the responsibility for long term management is to be transferred to the Council or other body, in addition a financial contribution towards commuted maintenance and management costs will be sought.

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

01.       Approval of the details of the scale of the buildings, the access for (other than the vehicular access to/from the site which is not reserved) and the layout, appearance and landscaping of the development (hereinafter called "the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 34.

Outline application for erection of two-form entry primary school and associated playing fields with access from Beehive Road.

A site visit was held on Saturday 16 August 2014 which was attended by Councillors Angell, Mrs Angell, Blatchford, Brossard, Dudley, Finnie, Gbadebo, Heydon and Thompson.

Upon being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that authority to determine the application be delegated to the Head of Development Management upon the completion of a planning obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and subject to various conditions, amended, added to or deleted as he considers necessary.

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

01. The securing, implementation and monitoring of a School Travel Plan

That the Head of Development Management be authorised to APPROVE the application subject to the following conditions:-

01.       Approval of the details of the scale of the buildings(s), the access for and the layout, appearance and landscaping of the development (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from the Local Planning Authority in writing before development is commenced.  The plans and particulars in relation to the Reserved Matters shall be submitted in writing to the Local Planning Authority and shall be carried out as approved.

REASON:  To comply with Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.        

02.       Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Local Planning Authority before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.   

REASON:  To comply with Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

03.       The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later than the expiration of two years from the final approval of the reserved matters, or, in the case of approval on different dates, the final approval of the last such matter to be approved.          

REASON:  To comply with Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

04.       The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 6th May 2014: 

Drawing 1:001 Site Application boundary     

Drawing 1:002 Parameters Drawing 

(or any plans or details subsequently agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority as an amendment to the approved plans or details).     

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

05.       Prior to the submission of any reserved matters application a programme of archaeological evaluation work shall be secured and implemented in accordance with a written scheme of investigation, which has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing.

REASON: In the interests of the archaeological and historical heritage of the Borough.

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN6, EN7])

06.       The development hereby permitted shall not be begun until the following details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:-           

a).  a comprehensive land (topographical) survey in accordance with Section 4 of             British Standard 5837:2012 'Trees In Relation to Construction            Recommendations' (or any subsequent revision),  ...  view the full minutes text for item 35.

Erection of first floor side extension and single storey side extension.

The Committee noted:

• The comments of Sandhurst Town Council.
• Five letters of objection in respect of the original plans raising concerns around: the footprint and size of the garage, the roof of the garage being visually intrusive, the design being out of keeping with neighbouring dwellings, the extension resulting in loss of privacy to neighbouring properties, to close to the boundary of the neighbouring property and overbearing.
• One letter of objection in respect of the amended plans raising concerns around: the proximity of the extension to the neighbouring property, the height of the roof line, the type of window and the loss of privacy.

Upon being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that the 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 plans:        

Drg no 03 Rev B received by the LPA 15.07.2014   

Drg no 04 Rev A received by the LPA 15.07.2014   

Site Location Plan received by the LPA 06.06.2014 

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.       

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 (as amended) (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no additional windows, similar openings or enlargement thereof shall be constructed in the north elevation of the extension hereby permitted except for any which may be shown on the approved drawing(s).          

REASON: To prevent the overlooking of neighbouring properties.  

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20]

05.       The first floor windows in the north elevation serving the bedroom hereby permitted shall not be glazed at any time other than with a minimum of Pilkington Level 3 obscure glass (or equivalent) to a height of 1.7m from floor level.  The windows shall at all times be fixed closed to a height of 1.7m from internal floor level.     

REASON: To prevent the overlooking of neighbouring property.    

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20]

06.       No development (including initial site-clearance) shall take place until a detailed scheme, and programme for its implementation for the protection of existing trees to be retained, in accordance with British Standard 5837:2012 'Trees In Relation To Construction Recommendations' (or any subsequent revision), has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The submitted scheme shall include proposals for the phasing of its implementation so that protection is provided from the commencement of demolition or site clearance works (whichever is the sooner) through to completion  ...  view the full minutes text for item 36.

Erection of detached three-storey building forming post-16 centre for college with alterations to existing car park.

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Development Management tabled at the meeting.
• One letter of objection  raising concerns around: the loss of trees and seeking replacement trees on site, likely increased traffic to the site and the impact on parking.

Upon 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 23.6.14 and 22.7.14]:

5125156-COL-LA001/B         

5125156-COL-LA070/A         

5125156-COL-LA070/A         

5125156-COL-LA100/G        

5125156-COL-LA200/A         

385GHCDM/T90/801/T1       

5125156-001001/P1  

5125156-001002/P1  

5125156-001003/P1  

5125156-001004/P1  

5125156-002001/P1  

5125156-002002/P1  

5125156-003001/P1  

5125156-003002/P1  

5125156/SK/004/A     

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 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 be begun until a measured survey of the site and a plan prepared to a scale not less than 1:500 showing details of  existing and intended finished ground floor levels has be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The approved scheme shall be fully implemented prior to the occupation of the building. 

REASON: In order to ensure a satisfactory form of development relative to surrounding buildings and landscape.           

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

05.       The development hereby permitted shall not be begun until details of a scheme (Working Method Statement) to control the environmental effects of the demolition and construction work has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include: 

(i)  control of noise     

(ii)  control of dust, smell and other effluvia  

(iii)  site security arrangements including hoardings  

(iv)  proposed method of piling for foundations         

(v)  construction working hours         

(vi)  hours during the construction and demolition phase, when delivery vehicles or vehicles taking materials are allowed to enter or leave the site       

The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme.   

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

[Relevant Policies:  BFBLP EN25]

06.       No site clearance shall take place during the main bird nesting period of 1st march to 31st August inclusive, unless a scheme to minimise the impact on nesting birds during the construction of the development has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: In the interests of nature conservation.   

(Relevant plans and policies: BFBLP EN3 CS1, CS7)

07.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 37.

Erection of single storey side extension.

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 raising concerns around:ground works in relation to the proposal having started, the storage of materials within a communal parking bay and the possibilty that the property might be rented out to multiple individuals.

The Chairman requested that officers monitor the proposed development to ensure that it it is used as a living space.

Upon 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 17 July 2014:  

AD 3553 Sheet 2 Rev. A 'Proposed plans, elevations, location plan & site plan'     

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

18 September 2014

18th September 2014