Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 16 October 2014.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Committee held on 16 October 2014 be agreed subject to Councillor Turrell being added as an attendee 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.

Change of use of amenity land to private garden enclosed by 2m high hedging to the side of the dwelling.

Change of use of amenity land to private garden enclosed by 2m high hedging to the side of the dwelling.

The Committee noted:

• The comments of Bracknell Town Council
• Seven letters of objection raising concerns around the proposed development impacting detrimentally on the character of the area, overshadowing, loss of light and the setting of an undesirable precedent.

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 1 October 2014:     

          drawing no. PL-03 Rev D           

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

03.     The hedge as shown on the approved plans shall be retained at a height not exceeding 2m and shall thereafter be retained as such. If within a 5 year period of the completion of the development the hedge is removed, uprooted, or is destroyed or dies, it shall be replaced by plants of the same species and size as that originally planted at the same place        

          REASON: In the interests of good landscape design and the visual amenity of the area.        

            [Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20, CSDPD CS7]

Erection of four no. 3 bedroom semi detached houses and one no.4 bedroom semi detached house with associated parking and access.

Erection of four no. 3 bedroom semi detached houses and one no. 4 bedroom semi detached house with associated parking and access.

A site visit was held on Saturday 8 November 2014 which was attended by Councillors Blatchford, Ms Brown, Brossard, Dudley, Gbadebo, Virgo and Mrs Phillips.

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Development Management tabled at the meeting.
• The comments of Sandhurst Town Council
• 16 objections raising concerns around the proposed development impacting detrimentally on the character of the area and neighbour amenities, overdevelopment, increase in vehicle movements and lack of parking, impact on wildlife and the loss of trees. Further representations were received and included in the supplementary report.

The criteria for public speaking had been met in respect of this application and the Committee was addressed by the registered speakers Mr Weakley raising objections to the proposed development and Ms Jubb, the agent for the  applicant.

Members expressed concern that the proposed two storey plots 1-3 by reason of their siting, massing and close proximity to the northern boundary would result in an unneighbourly form of development to the detriment of the amenities of the occupiers of 57-59 Academy Place.

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. On being put to the vote the motion was LOST.

An alternative motion to REFUSE the application was moved and seconded. On being put to the vote the motion was CARRIED.

It was RESOLVED that the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:-

Reason 01:

The proposed two storey buildings on plots 1-3 by reason of their siting, massing and close proximity to the northern boundary would result in an unneighbourly form of development to the detriment of the amenities of the occupiers of 57-59 Academy Place.  The development is therefore contrary to Policy CS7 of the Core Strategy Development Plan Document and ‘Saved’ Policy EN20 of the Bracknell Forest Borough Local Plan.

Reason 02:

The proposed development would unacceptably increase the pressure on public open space, recreational facilities, and educational facilities. In the absence of a planning obligation in terms that are satisfactory to the Local Planning Authority, and which secure contributions towards open space, recreation and educational facilities and libraries, the proposal is contrary to Policies CC7 and NRM6 of the South East Plan, Policies R5 and M4 of the Bracknell Forest Borough Local Plan and CS6, CS8, CS14 and CS24 of the Core Strategy Development Plan Document and to Supplementary Planning Document Limiting the Impact of Development (adopted July 2007) and Supplementary Planning Document Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area Avoidance and Mitigation (adopted March 2012).

Reason 03:

The occupants of the development would put extra pressure on the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area and the proposal would not satisfactorily mitigate its impacts in this respect. In the absence of a planning obligation to secure suitable avoidance and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 63.

Erection of a two storey side extension following the part demolition of existing garage.

Erection of a two storey side extension following the part demolition of existing garage.

A site visit was held on Saturday 8 November 2014 which was attended by Councillors Ms Brown, Dudley, Gbadebo, Virgo and Mrs Phillips.

The Committee noted:

• The comments of Winkfield Parish Council
• Three objections from neighbours raising concerns around the proposed development was out of keeping with surrounding properties, would have insufficient parking and would be detrimental to the amenities of neighbouring properties.

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 26th September 2014:       

          JAH/02 (Rev C)  

          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.     The first floor landing window in the east facing side elevation 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). It shall at all times be fixed shut with the exception of a top hung openable fanlight.    

          REASON: To prevent the overlooking of neighbouring properties.       

          [Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20]

05.     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 east facing side 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 property.         

          [Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20]

06.     The areas for parking shown on the approved layout, including that within the garage, shall 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 M9]

07.     The garage doors hereby approved shall be of a roller shutter design. Any replacement or repair shall only be with a roller shutter type garage door.   

          REASON: To ensure that the garage is still accessible while a car is parked to the front of the property avoiding inappropriately parked cars comprising the communal reversing/turning area.         

          [Relevant Policy: BFBLP M9]

Erection of 11 no. terraced and semi-detached houses with garaging and landscaping following demolition of existing car sales building, car repair workshops and detached dwelling (Hillcrest).

Erection of 11 no. terraced and semi-detached houses with garaging and landscaping following demolition of existing car sales building, car repair workshops and detached dwelling (Hillcrest).

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Development Management tabled at the meeting.
• The comments of Binfield Parish Council
• Six letters of objection raising concerns around the proposed development impacting detrimentally on the character and appearance of the area, noise concerns, traffic and parking concerns, overshadowing, loss of privacy and concerns around the proposed development being overbearing. One letter of support had also been received.

Upon being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that the Head of Development Management be authorised to APPROVE the application upon the completion of planning obligations(s) under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 broadly relating, but not restricted 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:-

01.       Open space and recreation   

            Built Sports facilities   

            Primary and Nursery Educational Facilities  

            Secondary Education

            Libraries         

            Community Facilities 

            Youth Facilities           

            Thames Basin Heaths SPA   

            Integrated Transport and Highways Safety Measures          

            Secure Adoption of the Road

            Dedication of Land to the Boundary  

B)        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 documents                                  

13-P946-LP received 29.07.14

13-P946- 10.1B received 27.10.14

13-P946-10/B received 24.10.14

13-P946- 11/A received 01.10.14

13-P946- 12/A received 01.10.14

13-P946- 13/B received 24.10.14

13-P946- 14/B received 24.10.14

13-P946- 15/B received 24.10.14

13-P946-16/ received 29.07.14

13-P946-17/B received 24.10.14

13-P946-18/A received 24.10.14

13-P946-19 received 24.10.14

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 first floor window in the east facing side elevation of the terrace dwelling hereby permitted on plot 5 shall not be glazed at any time other than with a minimum of Pilkington Level 3 obscure glass (or equivalent). It 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]

05.       Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 or any Order revoking and re-enacting that order, no side facing windows at first floor level or above other than those  ...  view the full minutes text for item 65.

Erection of a first floor extension to side elevation and single storey extension with canopy roof to front elevation.

Erection of a first floor extension to side elevation and single storey extension with canopy roof to front elevation.

The Committee noted:

• The comments of Bracknell Town Council
• One objection from a neighbouring property raising concerns around the proposed development leading to loss of light.

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 11 August 2014:     

          2014/36/P2 'Plans and Elevations as Proposed'

          2014/36/P3 'Block 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 of similar appearance to those of the existing dwelling.       

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

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

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 windows at first floor level or above shall be installed on the northwestern facing side elevation of the first floor side extension hereby permitted.

          REASON: In the interests of the residential amenity of the neighbouring property of 34 Pakenham Road, Bracknell. 

          [Relevant Policy: BFBLP 'Saved' Policy EN20].

05.     The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied until the parking within the garage has been provided in accordance with drawing 2014/36/P2 'Plans and Elevations as Proposed' received by the Local Planning Authority on 11 August 2014. The garage 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]

Convert grass area into four parking spaces.

Convert grass area into four parking spaces.

The Committee noted:

• The comments of Bracknell Town Council
• A petition with 19 signatories raising no objections to the parking spaces however raising objections to the knee high fencing opposite the site which will remove parking for up to six cars.

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 22 October 2014:   

          drawing no. 210/R           

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

03.     The development shall not be begun until a scheme depicting soft landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include a 3 year post planting maintenance schedule. All planting comprised in the soft landscaping works shall be carried out and completed in full accordance with the approved scheme, in the nearest planting season (1st October to 31st March inclusive) to the completion of the development or prior to the occupation of any part of the approved development, whichever is sooner. As a minimum, the quality of all hard and soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with British Standard 4428:1989 'Code Of Practice For General Landscape Operations' or any subsequent revision. All trees and other plants included within the approved details shall be healthy, well formed specimens of a minimum quality that is compatible with British Standard 3936:1992 (Part 1) 'Specifications For Trees & Shrubs' and British Standard 4043 (where applicable) or any subsequent revision.  Any trees or other plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development, die, are removed, uprooted, are significantly damaged, become diseased or deformed, shall be replaced during the nearest planting season (1st October to 31st March inclusive) with others of the same size, species and quality as approved.         

          REASON: In the interests of good landscape design and the visual amenity of the area.        

          [Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN2 and EN20, CSDPD CS7]

Convert amenity area into parking spaces.

Convert amenity area into parking spaces.

The Committee noted:

• The comments of Bracknell Town Council

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 18 September 2014:          

          drawing no. 219  

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

03.     The development shall not be begun until a scheme depicting soft landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include a 3 year post planting maintenance schedule. All planting comprised in the soft landscaping works shall be carried out and completed in full accordance with the approved scheme, in the nearest planting season (1st October to 31st March inclusive) to the completion of the development or prior to the occupation of any part of the approved development, whichever is sooner. As a minimum, the quality of all hard and soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with British Standard 4428:1989 'Code Of Practice For General Landscape Operations' or any subsequent revision. All trees and other plants included within the approved details shall be healthy, well formed specimens of a minimum quality that is compatible with British Standard 3936:1992 (Part 1) 'Specifications For Trees & Shrubs' and British Standard 4043 (where applicable) or any subsequent revision.  Any trees or other plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development, die, are removed, uprooted, are significantly damaged, become diseased or deformed, shall be replaced during the nearest planting season (1st October to 31st March inclusive) with others of the same size, species and quality as approved.         

          REASON: In the interests of good landscape design and the visual amenity of the area.        

          [Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN2 and EN20, CSDPD CS7]

04.     The development hereby permitted (including initial site-clearance) shall not be begun until a detailed scheme, and programme for its implementation for the protection of existing trees 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 the construction works and the completion of hard landscaping works.  The submitted scheme shall include the following:       

          a) Accurate trunk positions and canopy spreads of all existing trees    

          b) Minimum 'Root Protection Areas' of all existing trees           

          c) Plans of a minimum scale of 1:200 showing the proposed locations of protective barrier/s, constructed in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 68.

The Committee is asked to determine the details submitted pursuant to Condition 18 of Planning Permission 12/00911/FUL in the light of an objection received from local residents.

Land at the junction of Forest Road and Foxley Lane, Binfield accessed from Roughgrove Copse

The Committee considered a report that determined the details submitted pursuant to Condition 18 of Planning Permission 12/00911/FUL in light of an objection received from local residents.

The Committee noted:-

• The supplementary report of the Head of Development Management tabled at the meeting.
• A letter from a neighbouring property on behalf of 13 other properties objecting to street lights and supporting bollard lighting. Concerns were raised that street lighting would increase light pollution and harm the rural character of the area.

Upon being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that the following details submitted pursuant to condition 18 of Planning Permission 12/00911/FUL under reference 13/00911/FUL be APPROVED:-

-          Site finishes plan 40-06 P7

-          Lamp: Iridium SGS253 – SON-T – 100W – Closed CT-POT – Glass bowl cover on 5m column. 

The Committee is asked to approve the confirmation of this tree preservation order.

The Committee considered a report that asked them to confirm a Tree Preservation Order (TPO 1163).

The Committee noted:-

• The supplementary report of the Head of Development Management tabled at the meeting.
• One letter of support and one letter raising objections. Concerns were raised around the poor quality of the trees as a result a lack of tree maintenance, the continuation of a TPO would impede this. Concerns were raised that the height of the trees made them a hazard to neighbouring properties and the amenity of the trees was challenged.

Upon being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that the Tree Preservation Order TPO 1163 be confirmed and APPROVED.