Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meetings of the Committee held on 27 and 28 May 2015.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings of the Committee held on 27 and 28 May 2015 be approved 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.

Councillor Mrs Phillips declared a non-pecuniary interest in Agenda Item no. 7 [Application No 15/00005/3 – Winkfield St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, Winkfield Row] as her children attended the school and her husband was a school governor.  This did not affect her ability to take part in consideration of this item.

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.

Erection of 3 storey block of 9 flats (4 x no1 bedroom flats and 5 x no.2 bedroom flats) with creation of a site access off Aysgarth with landscaping, car parking, cycle storage, refuse store and electricity substation.

Erection of 3 storey block of 9 flats (4 x no1 bedroom flats and 5 x no.2 bedroom flats) with creation of a site access off Aysgarth with landscaping, car parking, cycle storage, refuse store and electricity substation.

A site visit had been held on Saturday 13 June 2015 which had been attended by Councillors Angell, Mrs Angell, Hill, Mrs Ingham, Mrs McKenzie, Mrs McKenzie-Boyle, Peacey, Ms Phillips and Thompson.

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Planning tabled at the meeting.
• The observations of Bracknell Town Council.
• 9 objections to the proposal, summarised as follows:

-       concerns with regard to privacy

-       loss of view/outlook

-       loss of green open space

-       loss of wildlife habitat

-       pedestrian/cyclist safety

-       lack of parking

The criteria for public speaking had been met in respect of this application and the Committee was addressed by the registered speaker Julia Godden, who represented her objections to the proposed development, and Daniel Knight, representing the Agent, on behalf of the applicant.

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

01.       (i) a vehicle/pedestrian access from Aysgarth and realignment works to public footway/cycleway adjacent to the site.       

            (ii) SPA Mitigation

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.  

02.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plans and other submitted details.                                  

          1014-PD01 G - Proposed Site and Location Plans received 09.10.14  

          1014-PD02 E - Proposed Floor Plans received 09.10.14          

          1014-PD02 F - Proposed Elevations received 09.10.14

          1014 PD04     - Boundary Treatment received 18.07.14           

          1014-PD05 B - Open Space Plan received 09.10.14    

          1014-PD06 C - Indicative Sections received 09.10.14  

          EDS 07-0102.01 C - Electricity Substation Details Sheet 1 of 2 received 18.07.14     

          EDS 07-0102.01 C - Electricity Substation Details Sheet 2 of 2 received 18.07.14                 

03.     No development shall take place until samples of the materials to include bricks and roof tiles and other hard surfaces 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.      

04.     The development hereby permitted shall not be begun until details showing the finished slab levels of the buildings hereby approved in relation to a fixed datum point have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. 

05.     The development shall not be begun until a Sustainability Statement covering water efficiency aimed at achieving an average water use in new dwellings of 110 litres/person/day, has been submitted to, and agreed in writing by, the Local Planning  ...  view the full minutes text for item 14.

Erection of a part single, part two storey side extension.

Erection of a part single, part two storey side extension

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Planning tabled at the meeting.
• The comments of Warfield Parish Council recommending refusal as the proposed extension by reason of its size and mass represented an unacceptable enlargement of the property.

• 3 neighbour objections to the proposal, summarised as follows:

- The proposed development would result in a detrimental effect on the amenities of the residents of the neighbouring properties both to the west and the south, by reason of loss of light, overbearing and overlooking.

- The scale of the development would be out of character with the surrounding area by reason of its size and mass.

- Increase in issues with water drainage.

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.   

02.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 27th February 2015:                       

          MAL/02 (Rev B)  

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.       

04.     Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (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 west facing side elevation of the extension hereby permitted except for any which may be shown on the approved drawing(s).       

05.     The roof window in the west facing side elevation of the proposed development shall at all times be a high level window having a sill height of not less than 1.7 metres above internal floor.

Erection of single-storey extension forming surge classroom and formation of new parking.

Erection of single-storey extension forming surge classroom and formation of new parking.

A site visit had been held on Saturday 28 March 2015 which had been attended by Councillors Angell, Mrs Angell, Brossard, Finnie, Mrs Phillips, Thompson, Turrell and Virgo.

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Planning tabled at the meeting.
• Winkfield Parish Council supported the application but had asked the officers to work with the applicant to improve the layout of the car park to facilitate safer manoeuvring.  They had also raised concerns that the number of extra spaces would be insufficient.
• 8 additional letters of support had been received, including one from the Chair of Governors at St Mary’s CE Primary School confirming the unanimous support of the Governing Body for the proposal.

• 23 letters of objections to the proposal containing a number of detailed points relating to four main areas of concern, summarised as follows:

School Amenities – a number of facilities at the school including play space and kitchen facilities would be reduced or adversely affected by the proposals.

Parking and Highway Safety Concerns – there is inadequate parking provision in the recreation ground, the additional parking at Locks Ride car park is not suitable and the additional traffic generation and highway safety generally are of concern.

Impact on Character of the Area – use of amenity space for additional parking not acceptable; the proposed extension not in keeping with the existing.

Principle issues – a number of comments about the adequacy of the existing school places for Winkfield children, a query over the need for the additional classroom, the Ofsted rating for the school and the ability of the school to manage additional numbers/buildings.

The criteria for public speaking had been met in respect of this application and the Committee was addressed by the registered speaker Jonathan Spring-Rice, who represented his objections to the proposed development, and David Watkins, Chief Officer: Strategy, Resources and Early Intervention, on behalf of the applicant.

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.   

02.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following plans and other submitted details:-  

          5125476-ATK-Z1-ZZ-DR-A-0001 P1 dated 09.09.2014

          5125476-ATK-Z1-ZZ-DR-A-0002 P1 dated 09.09.2014

          5125476-ATK-Z1-ZZ-DR-A-0003 P1 dated 09.09.2014

          5125476-ATK-Z1-ZZ-DR-A-0004 P1 dated 09.09.2014

          5125476-ATK-Z1-ZZ-DR-A-0102 P1 dated 20.10.2014

          5125476-ATK-Z1-ZZ-DR-A-0103 P1 dated 20.10.2014

          5125476-ATK-Z1-ZZ-DR-A-0111 P2 dated 20.10.2014

          5125476-ATK-Z1-ZZ-DR-A-0115 P1 dated 20.10.2014

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.     

04.     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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 16.

Erection of a single storey rear extension with roof lantern following demolition of existing rear extension, and the erection of outbuilding to front of dwellinghouse forming a car port.

Erection of a single storey rear extension with roof lantern following demolition of existing rear extension, and the erection of outbuilding to front of dwellinghouse forming a car port.

This application as initially submitted included a proposal for an additional single storey outbuilding to enclose the existing swimming pool.  This element of the proposed development has been withdrawn at the request of the applicant and an amended block plan submitted.

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Planning tabled at the meeting.
• An objection to the proposal from Warfield Parish Council on the grounds that it would constitute overdevelopment of the site, to the detriment of the character of the surrounding area, and would result in an adverse impact on the residential amenity of the surrounding properties through being overbearing.
• 2 objections from neighbouring properties (received prior to the withdrawal of the outbuilding forming a pool enclosure), summarised as follows:

- The proposed outbuildings would result in an adverse loss of light, and be overbearing to the residents of 16 Priory Lane and 'Hazelbury', 18 Priory Lane

- The proposed outbuildings would be out of character with the surrounding area and the development as whole would constitute overdevelopment of the site.

- The proposed swimming pool outbuilding would result in an adverse impact on the roots of the trees to the immediate south.

- The proposal would potentially result in an adverse impact on the foundations of the surrounding properties

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.               

02.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plans received by the Local Planning Authority:

Block Plan scale 1:500 [Amended] received on 10 June 2015

Dwg. Title 'Proposed Ground Floor Plan' [rear extension] received on 5 March 2015

Dwg. Title 'Proposed Elevations' [rear extension] received on 5 March 2015

1918 (P) 'Proposed Oak Framed Pool Cover' received on 5 March 2015

1918 jwp 'Proposed Oak Framed Garage' received on 5 March 2015

03.     No development (including initial site clearance) shall be begun until a scheme depicting the retention of and/or replacement of 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 proposed 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 proposed 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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 17.

Erection of an acoustic barrier with access and ancillary works.

(This application is a revised version of 13/00869/FUL).

Erection of an acoustic barrier with access and ancillary works.  (This application is a revised version of 13/00869/FUL).

A site visit had been held on Saturday 13 June 2015 which had been attended by Councillors Angell, Mrs Angell, Hill, Mrs Ingham, Mrs McKenzie, Mrs McKenzie-Boyle, Peacey, Ms Phillips and Thompson.

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Planning tabled at the meeting.
• The objection of Binfield Parish Council, which had recommended refusal for the following reasons:

- There would be too many movements of heavy duty lorries resulting in unacceptable increase in noise levels

- It is more about commercial tipping than noise abatement.

- Debris is likely to be a hazard on countryside roads.

- Should the application proceed, vehicle movements should only be allowed during working hours, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. 

• An objection from Bray Parish Council on the grounds of increased vehicle movements through Holyport on the A330 Ascot Road and 9 objections to the proposal, summarised as follows:

- Proposal would result in debris on the highway resulting in damage to vehicles.

- M4 8 Lane smart Motorway improvements proposes new low noise road surface throughout reducing the need for the bund.

- Severe consequences for other users of Howe Lane (i.e. dog walkers, horse riders)

- Visibility splays could be improved by cutting back vegetation- is this contrary to Green Belt Policy?

- Bund would be harmful to the visual amenity of the Green Belt.

- Lorries crossing the narrow bridge on Howe Lane, to the north of the site, would be chaos and all traffic should be directed towards Binfield.

- Proposal would result in the noise of the motorway being deflected towards other surrounding properties.

- Other acoustic treatments available which would not necessitate the large number of vehicle movements.

- Hours of operation would be detrimental to the nearby occupiers.

- Transport report does not detail how HGV's will access Howe Lane.

- Proposal is unacceptable due to noise and environmental pollution caused by the vehicular movements.

RESOLVED that:

(1) 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.   

02.     The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following plans and details received by the Local Planning Authority on 09.03.15:    

          Location plan (scale 1:1500), Site plan (scale 1:5000), 0856/1464/01C (redesigned screening bund showing three cross sections)    

03.     No development shall take place until details of the proposed construction of the new haul road, including details of how the junction with Mere Lane shall be managed, have been submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The haul road shall then be implemented in accordance with the approved details.   

04.     Prior to the commencement of development a scheme for the cleaning of wheels of the construction vehicles, to prevent the transportation of mud, stones, and debris from the site onto the public  ...  view the full minutes text for item 18.

Two storey side extension and single storey front extension.

Two storey side extension and single storey front extension.

A site visit had been held on Saturday 13 June 2015 which had been attended by Councillors Angell, Mrs Angell, Hill, Mrs Ingham, Mrs McKenzie, Mrs McKenzie-Boyle, Peacey, Ms Phillips and Thompson.

The Committee noted:

• An objection to the proposal from Warfield Parish Council, which had recommended refusal on the grounds that the proposed extension by reason of its size and mass represented an unacceptable enlargement of the property.
• 2 neighbour objections had been received summarised as follows:

   - The proposed extension is not in keeping with the surrounding area.

- The development would result in a detrimental impact on properties to the west through loss of light and privacy.

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.   

02.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 14th May 2015:      

           K/2088/1/A         

          Amended Roof Plan       

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.       

Convert grass amenity areas into 7 parking spaces (resubmission of 14/01238/3)

Convert grass amenity areas into 7 parking spaces (resubmission of 14/01238/3).

The Committee noted:

• Bracknell Town Council had raised no objection to the proposal.
• No representations had been received from neighbouring properties.

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.               

02.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plans received by the Local Planning Authority:

          4817 194/AMB 'Ambassador' [Amended] received on 29 May 2015    

          4817 194 T 'Ambassador - Tree protection details' received on 27 March 2015

03.     The development shall not be begun until a scheme depicting hard and soft landscaping, including the provision of knee-rail fencing and the proposed maximum heights of planting, 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. All hard landscaping works shall be carried and completed prior to the occupation of any part of the approved development. 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.

04.     No development shall commence until details of the proposed time scale for the implementation of the tree protection measures in relation to the construction of the parking bays as identified in approved drawing 4817 194 T 'Ambassador - Tree protection details', received by the Local Planning Authority on 27 March 2015, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The protection measures and time scales shall be carried out as approved.           

Application for prior approval change of use of existing agricultural building to use as a single dwellinghouse (C3).

Application for prior approval change of use of existing agricultural building to use as a single dwellinghouse (C3).

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Planning tabled at the meeting.
• No comments had been received from Winkfield Parish Council.
• 9 representations had been received in relation to the proposal comprising 9 objections which are summarised as follows:

- The isolated siting of the building makes the change of use undesirable

- Noise related impact from vehicular movements would be unacceptable

- The site poses a contamination risk

- The site poses a flood risk

RESOLVED that the application for prior approval for the change of use of the barn and land from agricultural use to a C3 (dwellinghouse) use be granted, as stated below:

01.    This prior approval decision is based on the following:-        

      990-SLP01 Site Location Plan received by the LPA 05 May 2015              

      990-BSK01 A Existing Plan and Elevations and Block Plan received by the LPA 04 June 2015   

      990-BSK02 A Proposed Plan and Elevations received by the LPA 04 June 2015

      Covering Letter from Tozers Ref: AC/4295-37 received by the LPA 05 May 2015

      Email from Michael Pagliaroli dated 01 June2015

         Email from Tozers (Amy Cater) dated 04 June2015

      Car Parking Plan (Block Plan) received by the LPA 01 June 2015

To consider whether to confirm a tree preservation order relating to land at 8 South Hill Road and 12, 14, 19, 26, 40 Harcourt Road and 41 Reeds Hill Road, Bracknell.-

The Committee considered a report requesting confirmation of this Tree Preservation Order, to which an objection had been raised.

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Planning tabled at the meeting.
• One objection from the owner/resident of 40 Harcourt Road in respect of Oak T7 situated in the front garden of 40 Harcourt Road raising the following issues:

- Concerns about public safety and the risk to persons by falling branches (particularly in adverse weather)

- Concerns about the potential for the tree to cause subsidence damage to house foundations.

RESOLVED that Tree Preservation Order 1179 – Land at 8 South Hill Road and 12, 14, 19, 26, 40 Harcourt Road and 41 Reeds Hill Road, Bracknell – 2014, be confirmed.

Councillor Skinner declared a potential interest in this item as a member of the Board of Bracknell Forest Homes (the owner or former owner of some of the trees) and abstained from voting on this decision.