Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 15 October 2015.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 15 October 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.

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 items of urgent business.

Erection of 48 no. dwellings (41 no. apartments and 7 no. terraced houses) with associated parking and vehicular access from Larges Lane following demolition of existing office building.

Erection of 48 no. dwellings (41 no. apartments and 7 no. terraced houses) with associated parking and vehicular access from Larges Lane following demolition of existing office building.

The Committee noted:

·         The supplementary report of the Head of Planning tabled at the meeting.

·         The comments of Bracknell Town Council and the grounds of their objections to the proposed development.

·         Eight objections including a petition submitted by the Winterbourne Residents Association with 31 signatures. Objections raised concerns around:

-       Adverse impact upon surrounding residential amenity

-       Lack of parking, traffic and highway safety

-       Adverse impact upon the character and appearance of the area

-       Impact upon trees

-       Concerns regarding existing utilities

The Committee noted concerns around the disruption that would be caused during construction of this development to neighbouring residential properties and asked that condition 12 be amended to shorten the daily working hours of construction.

The Committee also asked that a condition be added to ensure that a car parking management scheme be put in place before any work commenced on this development.

The Committee agreed that an informative be added to recommend that consideration be given to the installation of a sprinkler system.

RESOLVED that;

Following the completion of planning obligations under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 relating to:-

01. mitigation of impacts on the Thames Basin Heaths SPA

02. restricting new residents applying for parking permits in the controlled parking zone.

03. affordable housing.

That the Head of Planning 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 documents:-                                                                    

AHR-AR-LL-10-001 - Existing Site Location Plan 13.01.15

AHR-AR-LL-10-100 - Proposed Site Plan F 20.10.15

AHR-AR-LL-20-100 - Ground Floor Plan E 16.09.15

AHR-AR-LL-20-101 - First Floor Plan C 16.09.15

AHR-AR-LL-20-102 - Second Floor Plan C 16.09.15

 AHR-AR-LL-20-103 - Third Floor Plan D 20.10.15

AHR-AR-LL-20-104 - Fourth Floor Plan C 20.10.15

AHR-AR-LL-20-105 - Fifth Floor Plan B 09.07.15

AHR-AR-LL-20-106 - Sixth Floor Plan B 09.07.15

AHR-AR-LL-20-107 - Housing Floor Plans C 16.09.15

AHR-AR-LL-20-300 Proposed East Elevation Apartments C 20.10.15

AHR-AR-LL-20-301 Proposed North Elevation Apartments C 20.10.15

AHR-AR-LL-20-302 Proposed West Elevation Apartments B 09.07.15

AHR-AR-LL-20-303 Proposed South Elevation Apartments D 20.10.15

AHR-AR-LL-20-304 Proposed Housing Elevations B 09.07.15

AHR-AR-LL-90-001 Landscape Site Plan 05 09.11.15

AHR-AR-LL-90-002 Concept Planting Plan 04 09.11.15

AHR-AR-LL-90-003 Tree Protection and Removal Plan

Vehicle Tracking AHR-AR-LL-90-004

Communal Space AHR-AR-LL-90-011

AHR-AR-LL-90-021 Tree Pit Area 02

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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 80.

Conversion of redundant listed barn and adjacent ancillary building to dwelling including the construction of a new link and alteration and extension to parking for the Jack O' Newbury public house.

Conversion of redundant listed barn and adjacent ancillary building to dwelling including the construction of a new link and alteration and extension to parking for the Jack O' Newbury public house.

A site visit had been held on Saturday 7 November 2015 which had been attended by Councillors Angell, Dudley, Mrs Ingham, Mrs McKenzie and Mrs McKenzie-Boyle.

The Committee noted:

·         The supplementary report of the Head of Planning tabled at the meeting.

·         The comments of Binfield Parish Council.

·         Four letters of representation raising material considerations as summarised below:

-       The development of the barn would be inappropriate and intrusive.

-       Concerns around car parking and highway safety.

-       Concerns around noise from the proposed development and access during building work.

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 and other submitted details received on 07.05.15.                       

J1103-003 SLP SITE LOCATION PLAN

J1103-003blkA Rev J Block plan 1-200

J1103-003 SCHEME 1 Rev F - PROPOSED SCHEME FLOOR PLANS & SECTION

J1103-003 SCHEME 2 Rev C - PROPOSED SCHEME BARN ELEVATIONS

J1103-003 SCHEME 3 Rev C - PROPOSED SCHEME BARN & SKITTLE ALLEY

J1103-003 SCHEME 4 Rev A - PROPOSED SCHEME ROOF PLAN

J1103-003 SCHEME 5 Rev D - PROPOSAL - BARN SECTIONS

J1103-003 DETAIL 1 Rev B - PROPOSED SCHEME CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 1

J1103-003 DETAIL 2 Rev A - PROPOSED SCHEME CONSTRUCTION DETAILS2

J1103-003-FR PROPOSED SCHEME FRAME REPAIR DETAILS

J1103-003-JD#1 PROPOSED SCHEME JOINERY DETAILS 1

J1103-003-JD#2 PROPOSED SCHEME JOINERY DETAILS 2

J1103-003-JD#3 PROPOSED SCHEME JOINERY DETAILS 3

J1103-003-JD#4 PROPOSED SCHEME JOINERY DETAILS 4

Structural Engineers Report by Sinclair Johnston & Partners Limited August 2011

Bat Survey by Wychwood Environmental September 2015

Bat Access Tile Set                    

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 brick sample panel, roof tiles, windows and doors 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 preserving the external appearance of the listed building and the visual amenities of the area.

          [Relevant Policies: BFBLP Saved Policy EN20, CSDPD CS7]

04.     The development hereby permitted shall not be begun until a plan showing visibility splays has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.  The visibility splays shall thereafter be kept free of all obstructions to visibility over a height of 0.6 metres measured from the surface of the adjacent carriageway.

          REASON: In the interests  ...  view the full minutes text for item 81.

Erection of 7 storey building (with undercroft for parking/storage) accommodating A1 (retail) use at ground floor (170 sq m) and 14 residential units over following demolition of Post Office building - resubmission of 14/01015/FUL.

Erection of 7 storey building (with undercroft for parking/storage) accommodating A1 (retail) use at ground floor (170sqm) and 14 residential units over following demolition of Post Office building - resubmission of 14/01015/FUL.

The Committee noted:

·         The supplementary report of the Head of Planning tabled at the meeting.

·         The comments of Bracknell Town Council raising concerns around car parking provision and the loss of one of the few remaining old buildings in Bracknell.

·         23 letters of objection were received summarised as follows:

-       Loss of historic building would have a detrimental impact on the character of the town centre.

-       There would not be adequate parking provision and querying if more flats were needed. 

The Committee expressed concern around the car free proposals for this development, particularly given the town centre location. The Committee asked that a planning obligation in the s106 agreement be added requiring any prospective buyers to be advised in their sale agreement that the development is strictly car free.

RESOLVED that;

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

01.      Measures to avoid and mitigate the impact of residential development upon the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (SPA).

02.      Obligations for the owner/developer to inform any future occupiers of the ten flats with no on-site parking that their sale/tenancy stipulates that the development is strictly car free.  

The Head of Planning be given delegated authority, subject to confirmation by the LLFA that an acceptable drainage strategy has been submitted, to APPROVE the application 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 and documents:-

            PL/05 Proposed Site Plan received 22.06.15.

            PL/06 Proposed Ground Floorplan received 22.06.15.

            PL/07 Proposed 1^st and 2^nd Floorplan received 22.06.15.

            PL/08 Proposed 3^rd and 4^th Floorplan received 22.06.15.

            PL/09 Proposed 5^th and 6^th Floorplan received 22.06.15.

            PL/10 Proposed North and South Elevations received 22.06.15.

            PL/11 Proposed West and East Elevations received 22.06.15.

            PL/12 Proposed 3D Views received 22.06.15.

            Drainage Assessment received 22.06.15.

            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 details showing the finished floor levels of the building and the levels of the roads hereby approved in relation  ...  view the full minutes text for item 82.

Erection of a single story rear extension.

Erection of a single storey rear extension.

This application has been withdrawn from the agenda papers.

Erection of two semidetached 3 no bed dwellings following the demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuilding.

Erection of two semi detached 3 no bed dwellings following the demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuilding.

The Committee noted:

·         The supplementary report of the Head of Planning tabled at the meeting.

·         The comments of Sandhurst Town Council.

·         Five letters of objection were received summarised as follows:

-       Insufficient parking when considered cumulatively with the proposals for four houses.

-       The existing bungalow should be replaced with one house and the access road to the four house development should be alongside it

-       Access should be provided directly onto College Road for the larger four house scheme, and it therefore follows that this application should be refused.

-       What is the plan for asbestos in the current building

-       Highway safety concerns as there have been 3 serious rear-end collisions within the last 3 years due to poor visibility at the junction of College Road and The Breech

-       Consideration should be given to improved parking and vehicle access.

-       How will vermin be contained and removed during demolition

-       Biodiversity with regards to bats, barn owls, slow worms and reptiles.

-       Tree protection

-       Parking stress

RESOLVED that;

Following the completion of planning obligation(s) under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 relating to measures to avoid and mitigate the impact of residential development upon the Thames Basins Heath Special Protection Area (SPA);          

That the Head of Planning 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 received by the Local Planning Authority on 15 July 2015:

2205 06 A Site Plans

2205 05 A Plans and Elevations

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

03   No development shall take place until details 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 details of a scheme of walls, fences and any other means of enclosure has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The approved scheme shall be implemented in full before the occupation of any of the dwellings hereby approved and shall be retained as such thereafter.

REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and to safeguard existing retained trees, hedges and shrubs.

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

05   The development shall not be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 84.

Erection of a single storey rear and part side extension.

Erection of a single storey rear and part side extension.

A site visit had been held on Saturday 7 November 2015 which had been attended by Councillors Angell, Brossard, Dudley, Mrs Ingham, Mrs McKenzie and Mrs McKenzie-Boyle.

The Committee noted:

·         The comments of Bracknell Town Council recommending refusal, raising concerns around the proposed development being overbearing and unneighbourly.

·         One objection from a neighbouring property, raising concerns around loss of light. No objections were raised around the rear element of the proposal.

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 and other submitted details:

Proposed Floor Plan, Elevations and Block Plan, Drawing number: D1564-02, received 17.09.2015

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 match in appearance those of the existing dwelling.

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

               [Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20, CSDPD CS7]

Erection of a two storey front extension following demolition of front porch and canopy, and single storey extension to detached garage (re-submission of withdrawn application 15/00055/FUL).

Erection of a two storey front extension following demolition of front porch and canopy, and single storey extension to detached garage (re-submission of withdrawn application 15/00055/FUL).

A site visit had been held on Saturday 7 November 2015 which had been attended by Councillors Angell, Dudley, Mrs Ingham, Mrs McKenzie and Mrs McKenzie-Boyle.

The Committee noted:

·         The comments of Warfield Parish Council objecting to the proposal on the grounds that the substantial cumulative nature of the extension proposed when added to previous extensions to this dwelling, and representing an overall increase of greater than 40% on the original floorspace of the dwelling, would materially alter the scale and character of the dwelling within this Green Belt area and so would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

RESOLVED that the application be REFUSED for the following reason:

01. The proposed development by reason of its size and its cumulative increase when combined with existing enlargements would result in disproportionate additions to the original dwelling and garage outbuilding, which is by definition inappropriate development in the Green Belt, to the detriment of the open and rural character of the Green Belt, and the purposes of including land within it. The development would be contrary to the development plan and it is not considered that there are any 'very special circumstances' or other material considerations which indicate that planning permission should be granted for the development. The proposed development is therefore contrary to Policies CP1 of the Site Allocations Local Plan, CS1, CS2 and CS9 of the Core Strategy Development Plan Document, 'Saved' Policies EN8 and GB1 of the Bracknell Forest Borough Local Plan, and Section 9 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

Retention of raised decking and handrail, with screen to the northern end, to enable disabled access to garden.

iRetention of raised decking and handrail, with screen to the northern end, to enable disabled access to garden.

A site visit had been held on Saturday 7 November 2015 which had been attended by Councillors Angell, Dudley, Mrs Ingham, Mrs McKenzie, Mrs McKenzie-Boyle and Virgo.

The Committee noted:

·         The comments of Winkfield Parish Council recommending refusal.

·         An objection from a neighbouring property raising concerns around loss of privacy and views and that the proposed development would be unneighbourly in terms of its siting and design.

Committee members expressed concern around the proximity of the development to the neighbouring boundary. Concerns around residential amenity and the overbearing nature of the screen were also raised.

A motion to authorise the Head of Planning to approve the application subject to conditions as recommended in the Officer report was put to the vote and lost. An alternative motion to refuse planning permission was put to the vote and carried.

RESOLVED that planning application 15/00765/FUL be REFUSED for the following reason:

1.    By reason of its size and position, the proposed screen and decking is considered to be unneighbourly, resulting in an overbearing impact to the detriment of the residential amenity of the occupiers of 47 Wentworth Avenue. The proposed screen and decking is therefore contrary to ‘Saved’ Policy EN20 of the Bracknell Forest Borough Local Plan.   

Construction of 3 detached houses, garages and access road, together with alteration, rear extension and new garage at "Oaklands", following demolition of the dwelling known as "St Margarets"

Construction of 3 detached houses, garages and access road, together with alteration, rear extension and new garage at "Oaklands", following demolition of the dwelling known as "St Margarets"

A site visit had been held on Saturday 7 November 2015 which had been attended by Councillors Angell, Brossard, Dudley, Mrs Ingham, Mrs McKenzie and Mrs McKenzie-Boyle.

The Committee noted:

·         The supplementary report of the Head of Planning tabled at the meeting.

·         The comments of Binfield Parish Council recommending refusal.

·         Three letters of objection were received summarised as follows:

-       Inappropriate to the Special Character and purpose of the Popeswood Triangle Residential Area with respect to backland development

-       Exceeds the density requirements of a designated Special Residential Area

-       Disturbance to wildlife & mature trees

-       Result in two of the proposed properties (Plots 2 and 3) directly overlooking the house of 4 Lawrence Grove and the gardens of both 4 and 5 Lawrence Grove

-       Over development

-       Increase in traffic generation onto what is already a very busy road

-       Reduce important transitional area between Bracknell town and Binfield village.

-       The attraction of the houses in the Popeswood triangle is their relatively large gardens, which allow residents to carry out their normal activities without impacting their neighbours. Infilling is creating more people, more cars, more traffic, more pets, more music played through open windows, more lawnmowers, more bonfires, with less trees & less wildlife. All this contributes to the continual reduction in the quality of life.

RESOLVED that Following the completion of planning obligation(s) under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 relating to measures to avoid and mitigate the impact of residential development upon the Thames Basins Heath Special Protection Area (SPA);                                             

That the Head of Planning be authorised to APPROVE the application 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 27 August 2015:

           drawing 07A

            drawing 10A

            drawing 17A

            drawing 18

            drawing 19A

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

03.       No development shall take place until details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted at plots 2 , 3 and 4 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 materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the single storey extension to Oaklands and the detached garage to Oaklands shall be similar in appearance to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 88.

Installation of 3 no. air conditioning units, plant equipment and fan condenser unit (Re-submission of 15/00572/FUL).

Installation of 3 no. air conditioning units, plant equipment and fan condenser unit (Re-submission of 15/00572/FUL).

The Committee noted:

·         The supplementary report of the Head of Planning tabled at the meeting.

·         The comments of Binfield Parish Council.

·         Seven objections were received summarised as follows:

- Concerns that the air conditioning units would result in an unacceptable increase in noise and disturbance, to the detriment of the amenities of neighbouring residents. 

- Parking and traffic concerns that relate to the change of use of the shop.

- Concerns that a retail unit would attract crime.

- Concerns regarding the need for an additional retail unit in Binfield.

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 2015:          

          DN17881-1 (Revision B) – Refrigeration Plant and AC layout for Planning      

15-XXX-101 (Revision A)

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

03.     The level of noise emitted from the approved plant equipment shall not exceed the existing background noise level, in accordance with the document ‘Environmental Acoustic Test’ dated July 2015.

          REASON: In the interests of the amenity of the residents of neighbouring properties.

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP 'Saved' Policy EN20, EN25]

Replacement of existing 11.7m phase 3 monopole with 12.5m phase 5 monopole and 1no. additional equipment cabinet.

Replacement of existing 11.7m phase 3 monopole with 12.5m phase 5 monopole and 1no. additional equipment cabinet.

This application was withdrawn from the agenda.

Replacement of 12M phase 3 monopole with 12M phase 4 monopole and additional equipment cabinet.

Replacement of 12M phase 3 monopole with 12M phase 4 monopole and additional equipment cabinet.

The Committee noted:

·         The supplementary report of the Head of Planning tabled at the meeting.

·         The comments of Bracknell Town Council.

RESOLVED that the application be delegated to the Head of Planning to grant Prior Approval following the expiration of the consultation period for the siting and appearance of the development subject to compliance with the following conditions:

1. Drawing no. BRF005 01 Rev A received by Local Planning Authority on 23 October 2015

Drawing no. BRF005 002 Rev A received by Local Planning Authority on 23 October 2015

Drawing no. BRF005 003 Rev A received by Local Planning Authority on 23 October 2015

Drawing no. BRF005 004 Rev A received by Local Planning Authority on 23 October 2015

2. The 1no. additional cabinet hereby approved shall be painted Green RAL 6009.

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

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

To consider whether to confirm TPO 1192.

RESOLVED that the Tree Preservation Order 1192 as detailed in the report attached to the agenda be confirmed.