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69.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 252 KB

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 17 December 2020 .

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 17 December

2020 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

70.

Declarations of Interest

Members are asked to declare any disclosable pecuniary or affected interests in respect of any matter to be considered at this meeting.

 

Any Member with a Disclosable Pecuniary 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 Disclosable Pecuniary Interest is not entered on the register of Members interests the Monitoring Officer must be notified of the interest within 28 days.

 

Any Member with an Affected Interest in a matter must disclose the interest to the meeting.  There is no requirement to withdraw from the meeting when the interest is only an affected interest, but the Monitoring Officer should be notified of the interest, if not previously notified of it, within 28 days of the meeting.

Minutes:

Councillor Gbadebo declared that he lived near agenda item 5 , 20/00573/FUL Land South Of Allotment Gardens and East Of Downshire Driving Range but had no prior involvement with the item.

 

71.

Urgent Items of Business pdf icon PDF 2 MB

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

Minutes:

Pursuant to Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Chairman notified the Committee that he had agreed that Confirmation of Tree Preservation Order – TPO 1339 - Land at 33 Isis Way, Bracknell, GU47 9RB would be heard as an urgent item of business.

 

72.

PS 20/00573/FUL Land South Of Allotment Gardens and East Of Downshire Driving Range, South Road, Wokingham, Berkshire pdf icon PDF 509 KB

Erection of new gymnastics centre with associated car parking, cycle storage, access and landscaping.

Minutes:

Erection of new gymnastics centre with associated car parking, cycle storage, access and landscaping

 

The Committee noted:

·         The supplementary report tabled at the meeting.

·         That Bracknell Town Council recommended refusal.

·         A total of 1237 representations had been received. 320 of these representations were in support of the application, with the remaining objecting to the application.

·         A petition objecting to the proposal had been received containing 22 signatures.

·         The representations from 2 public speakers who joined the meeting.

 

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

 

01.       The proposed development would be situated on land outside of a defined

settlement and the site has not been allocated in the Site Allocations Local

Plan. It would have an adverse impact on the character, appearance and

function of this land as open space of public value and it has not been

demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority that there are

no suitable preferable locations, including within a town centre or edge of

town centre location. The proposed location has therefore not been justified,

and the proposal is contrary to policies CS1, CS2, and CS9 of CSDPD,

policies EN8 and R7 of the BFBLP, and the NPPF.

 

02        The proposal would result in the loss of existing open space at Great Hollands Recreational Park which is not proposed to be replaced. Whilst alternative sports and recreational provision is proposed, it has not been demonstrated that the benefits of the proposed development would clearly outweigh the loss of the current use.  As outlined in the Bracknell Forest Open Space and Sports Study (August 2017), the site clearly serves its purpose as an open space that provides for sports and recreation. The proposal is therefore contrary to policy CS8 of CSDPD, 'Saved' policy EN8 of the BFBLP,  policy EV3 of the Bracknell Town Neighbourhood Plan and the NPPF.

 

03.       The proposed development, by virtue of its proposed scale, siting and

prominence, as well as the loss of the existing trees subject to a TPO, would

have a harmful urbanising impact on the character and appearance of this

outside of settlement/countryside location, and would be contrary to 'Saved'

policies EN8 and EN20 of the BFBLP, Policies CS7 and CS9 of CSDPD and the NPPF, which seek to protect the character and appearance of land situated outside of a settlement.

 

04.       The application would require the removal of significant number of trees within a woodland area protected by TPOs which would result in loss of woodland priority habitat in conflict with the purposes of its conservation as a Habitat of Principal Importance under the NERC Act 2006. This would also result in a reduction of green infrastructure that would reduce the resilience of the ecological network at this location. The proposal is therefore contrary to policies EN1, EN3, EN8 & EN20 of the BFBLP and contrary to the NPPF.

 

05.       The application does not demonstrate that it would achieve protection and long term conservation of Species of Principal Importance that are also protected species  ...  view the full minutes text for item 72.

73.

19/00327/FUL Land At South West Of Abbey Place, Abbey Place, Warfield, Bracknell, Berkshire pdf icon PDF 954 KB

Erection of 9 dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping.

 

Minutes:

Erection of 9 dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping.

 

The Committee noted:

 

·         The supplementary report tabled at the meeting.

·         Warfield Parish Councils objection to the application as detailed in the

agenda papers.

·         3 additional representations had been received as result of the additional consultation of properties to the west of the site.

·         That one comment of support had been received.

·         Three additional objections received, as detailed in the supplementary report.

 

Following the completion of planning obligations secured by an agreement, under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, relating to:

 

- The construction of affordable housing and an off-site contribution towards affordable housing.

- The construction of the pedestrian and cycle access within the site, and a financial contribution for the delivery of the section within the Redrow site to the west.

- A permissive right through the development by foot or bicycle.

- A contribution towards the ICT fit out of the Warfield West Primary School

- A financial contribution towards the Warfield Community Hub and new Neighbourhood Centre.

 - A financial contribution for off-site open space provision to be used towards Priory Fields and/or the Warfield Memorial Ground Playing Field.

 - The provision and long-term maintenance of sustainable drainage (SuDs). 

- The Thames Basins Heaths SPA mitigation – Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) and contribution towards Strategic Access Management and Monitoring (SAMM).

 

RESOLVED that the Head of Planning be authorised to APPROVE the application subject to the following conditions amended, added to or deleted as the Head of Planning considers necessary and following the required consultation with the applicant in relation to pre-commencement 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 (as amended).

 

 

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 AP-BP- 01 Site Layout AB-SL_9U-01C - Rec. 26.5.2020

Site Layout Coloured - AB-CSL_9U- 01 - Rec. 12.6.2020

Plot 1 - Plans and Elevations AB-PE_9U - 01 - Rec. 7.8.2020

Plot 2 - Plans and Elevations AB-PE_9U - 02 - Rec. 7.8.2020

Plot 3 - Plans and Elevations AB-PE_9U - 03 - Rec. 7.8.2020

Plots 4-9 - Plans and Elevations AB-PE_9U - 04A - Rec 12.6.2020

Streetscene - AB-SS - 01- 02 - Rec. 7.8.2020

Drainage Strategy C200 Rev 5 - Rec. 3. 8. 2020

Existing Ditch Engineering works BR- 533-0037 C203A - Rec. 29.1.2020

Flood Risk Assessment Calibro Report Ref BR-537-0037 Rev 02 - Rec 3.2.2020

Tree Protection Plan TMC - 13075 - L/C - Rec. 11.5.2020

Tree Survey and Constraints Plan TMC - 13075 - S/C - Rec 11.5.2020

Arboricultural Impact Statement 13075- AIA - C - Rec.11.5.2020

 Phase 1 Geo Environmental Risk Assessment - Rec 8.4.2019

Sustainability Statement - Rec 30.4.2020

 

REASON: To ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 73.

74.

20/00599/FUL Snaprails Lodge, 2 Wellington Road, Sandhurst, Berkshire GU47 9AN pdf icon PDF 422 KB

Erection of replacement two storey dwelling following demolition of existing bungalow.

 

Minutes:

Erection of replacement two storey dwelling following demolition of

existing bungalow.

 

The Committee noted:

·         The supplementary report tabled at the meeting.

·         ThatSandhurst Town Council raised no objection to the proposal.

·         Three letters of objection from two addresses had been received as summarised in the agenda papers.

 

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 20 November 2020:

 

Drawing no. 19.SL.P.102 Rev B

Drawing no. 19.SL.P.103 Rev B

Drawing no. 19.SL.P.104 Rev B

Drawing no. 19.SL.P.105 Rev C

 

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

 

03.  The development hereby permitted shall not be begun 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, CSDPD CS7]

 

04. The development hereby permitted shall not be begun until details of the finished floor levels 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 character of the area.

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20, CSDPD CS7]

 

05. The first floor window in the side (west/north-western) elevation of the dwelling 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 window shall at all times be fixed to a height of 1.7m from floor level.

REASON: To prevent the overlooking of neighbouring properties.

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20]

 

06. 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 side elevations of the dwelling hereby permitted except for any which may be shown on the approved drawings.

REASON: To prevent the overlooking of neighbouring properties.

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20]

 

07. The dwelling hereby permitted shall not be occupied until a scheme depicting hard and 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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 74.

75.

20/00629/FUL Nordx House, 4 The Western Centre, Western Road Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1RW pdf icon PDF 236 KB

Change of use of land and building from B1c (industrial processes) to D2*, forming an ice rink, including erection of first floor mezzanine, ramp to front elevation, and construction of a footpath and chiller to the rear of the building.

*From 1 September 2020 this will be a change of use from Class E to F.2.

Minutes:

Change of use of land and building from B1c (industrial processes) to D2*, forming an ice rink, including erection of first floor mezzanine, ramp to front elevation, and construction of a footpath and chiller to the rear of the building.

*From 1 September 2020 this will be a change of use from Class E to F.2.

 

The Committee noted:

 

·         The supplementary report tabled at the meeting.

·         That the Parish Council raised no objection to the application.

·         Eight objections had been received as summarised in the agenda papers.

·         336 letters of support had been received.

 

RESOLVED that the Head of Planning be authorised to APPROVE the application subject to the following conditions amended, added to or deleted as the Head of Planning considers necessary:

 

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

Block plan and site location plan 2803 002 REV P12 received 17 Nov 2020

Proposed ground floor plan 2803-005 REV P3 received 14 Aug 2020

Proposed first floor plan 2803-006 REV P3 received 14 Aug 2020

Proposed chiller cage 2803-007 REV P2 received 14 Aug 2020

Amended Framework Travel Plan received 08.12.2020

Sequential test dated received 14.10.2020

Sequential test addendum received 05.11.2020

Email re sequential test from D.Hay received 04.12.2020   

Email re sequential test from D.Hay received 09.12.2020

 

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

 

03.The use hereby permitted shall be carried on only by DK Ice Enterprises Ltd and when the premises cease to be occupied by DK Ice Enterprises Ltd the use shall cease and all materials and equipment brought onto the site in connection with the use shall be removed.
REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area.
[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20, Core Strategy DPD CS7]

 

04.The sound rating level (established in accordance with BS4142:2014) of any plant, machinery and equipment installed or operated in connection with this permission shall not exceed, at any time, the prevailing background sound level at the nearest residential or noise sensitive property. If the plant, machinery or equipment is to be enclosed, details of the enclosure shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority, and the approved means of enclosure shall be installed prior to the development hereby permitted commencing.

REASON: To protect the occupants of nearby residential properties from noise

 

05.The development hereby permitted shall not be brought into use until a means of access for pedestrians including people with disabilities which links the northern pedestrian entrance door to the building with the existing southern footway/cycleway of Western Road has been constructed in accordance with details which have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: In the interests of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 75.

76.

20/00722/FUL 42 Walsh Avenue, Warfield, Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 3XZ pdf icon PDF 182 KB

Erection of first floor side extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.

Minutes:

This application has been deferred pending the receipt of additional information.

77.

20/00742/3 Farley Wood Community Centre, Turnpike Road, Binfield, Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 1FW pdf icon PDF 299 KB

Installation of 8 No. floodlights on 6 No. 10 metre high lighting columns to light existing tennis courts.

Minutes:

Installation of 8 No. floodlights on 6 No. 10 metre high lighting columns to light existing tennis courts.

 

The Committee noted:

 

·         The supplementary report tabled at the meeting.

·         That Binfield Parish Council raised no objection to the application.

·         That no objections had been received.

 

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 27.10.2020:

Location and Site Plans

Block Plan

Block and Elevation Plan (Rev 2)

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

 

03.  The 6no. 10m high lighting columns and associated floodlights hereby permitted shall not be illuminated other than in accordance with the following approved plans and details, received 27.10.2020:

Amended Optivision LED GEN 3.5

Highlights Floodlighting Ltd Performance Results

REASON: In the interests of the neighbouring properties and biodiversity.

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20 and EN15]

 

04.  The lighting columns and associated floodlights hereby permitted shall not be illuminated before 8am or after 9:30pm on any day.

REASON: In the interests of the neighbouring properties and biodiversity.

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20 and EN15]

 

 

78.

CONFIRMATION OF TREE PRESERVATION ORDER (TPO) - TPO 1339 - 'LAND AT 33 ISIS WAY, BRACKNELL, GU47 9RB - 2020

Minutes:

TPO 1339 - 'LAND AT 33 ISIS WAY, BRACKNELL, GU47 9RB - 2020

 

The Committee noted:

 

·         The urgent report which had been circulated prior to the meeting.

·         The three representations (23, 25 & 27 Isis Way) to TPO 1339, which all objected to the TPO being confirmed. 

 

·   

RESOLVED that the Committee APPROVES the Confirmation of the Tree Preservation Order.

 

 

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