Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 16 June 2022.

RESOLVED that the minutes meeting held on 16 June 2022 were approved as a correct record.

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.

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.

Erection of 226 homes including associated on-site SANG with an access route, open space and pedestrian/cycle connections.

Erection of 226 homes including associated on-site SANG with an access route, open space and pedestrian/cycle connections.

The Committee noted:

·       The supplementary report tabled at the meeting.

·       The letters of objection from various groups as summarised in the agenda.

·       The 108 letters of objection as summarised in the agenda.

·       The additional letter of representation as detailed in the supplementary report.

·       The representations of the 2 public speakers at the meeting.

A motion to APPROVE the recommendation in the officer report was proposed but fell at the vote.

Therefore an alternative motion to refuse the application was proposed and seconded, and on being put to the vote was CARRIED

RESOLVED that application 21/00986/FUL be REFUSED for the following reasons:

01.The development fails to make adequate provision for the parking of vehicles in accordance with the Council's adopted parking standards.  The Local Planning Authority is not persuaded by the submitted evidence that a relaxation to these standards will not lead to on-site congestion and the displacement of vehicles onto surrounding roads increasing the risk of illegal, inconsiderate or obstructive parking.  This would in turn have an adverse effect on the free flow of traffic and highway safety. It has not been demonstrated that parking to meet the Council’s adopted parking standards can be satisfactorily accommodated on site without resulting in overdevelopment and a cramped form of development.  As a result, the proposed development is contrary to Policies EN20 and  M9 of the BFBLP and Policy CS7 of the CSDPD and the Parking Standards SPD (2016).

02.In the absence of a planning obligation to secure suitable avoidance and mitigation measures and access management monitoring arrangements, in terms that are satisfactory to the Local Planning Authority, the proposal would be contrary to Regulation 63(5) of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended),Policy NRM6 of the South East Plan, Policy EN3 of the Bracknell Forest Borough Local Plan, Policy CS14 of the Core Strategy Development Plan Document and the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area Supplementary Planning Document (2018).

03.In the absence of a planning obligation to secure affordable housing in terms that are satisfactory to the Local Planning Authority, the proposal is contrary to 'Saved'' Policy H8 of the Bracknell Forest Borough Local Plan, Policies CS16 and CS17 of the Core Strategy Development Plan Document, the Planning Obligations SPD, the resolution on affordable housing made by BFC Executive on 29 March 2011, and the NPPF.

04.The proposed development would unacceptably increase the pressure on highways and transportation infrastructure, community facilities and public open space. In the absence of planning obligations in terms that are satisfactory to the Local Planning Authority, and which secure a travel plan and contributions towards highway improvements, community facilities and Open Space of Public Value the proposal is contrary to Policies R4 and M4 of the Bracknell Forest Borough Local Plan, Policies CS6, CS8, CS23 and CS24 of the Core Strategy Development Plan Document and the Planning Obligations SPD.

05.The application fails to demonstrate that it  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.

Erection of 7 new buildings ranging from 4 to 16 storeys comprising 349 residential dwellings, 294 sqm of flexible commercial/community floorspace (Flexible use class E/F Use), new station access and associated car parking, cycle parking and landscaping following demolition of  existing buildings.

Erection of 7 new buildings ranging from 4 to 16 storeys comprising 349 residential dwellings, 294 sqm of flexible commercial/community floorspace (Flexible use class E/F Use), new station access and associated car parking, cycle parking and landscaping following demolition of existing buildings.

The Committee noted:

·          The supplementary report tabled at the meeting.

·          That Bracknell Town Council raised no objection to the proposal.

·          The 58 letters of objection as summarised in the agenda.

·          The 2 letters of support as summarised in the agenda.

·          The representations of the 2 public speakers at the meeting.

RESOLVED that the Assistant Director: Planning be authorised to APPROVE the application subject the completion of planning obligation(s) under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act relating to the following matters, and the following conditions, added to or deleted as the Assistant Director: Planning considers necessary:

i. Measures to avoid and mitigate the impact of residential development upon the

Thames Basins Heath SPA;

ii. Commitment to entering into an agreement with the Highway Authority under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 for the Old Bracknell Lane West access amendments;

iii. Commitment to entering into an agreement with the Highway Authority under Section 38 of the Highways Act 1980 for adoption of the east-west cyclepath/footpath;

iv. Provision of a Travel Plan including car club vehicles;

v. Contribution to cover the review of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs);

vi. Private Access and Footpath (PAF) standard clauses and associated maintenance agreements;

vii. Implementation of the disability compliant access to the southern platform of

Bracknell Railway Station;

viii. Provision of on-site OSPV including their maintenance, and financial contribution

towards off-site OSPV capable of serving this site;

ix. Contributions towards the provision and maintenance of community facilities capable of serving the site;

x. On-site Biodiversity Net Gain provision including maintenance and monitoring; and

xi. Submission and approval of a final SuDS Specification and Management and

Maintenance plan to secure management of the SuDS for the lifetime of the

development together with a monitoring sum.

xii. Securing on-site affordable housing provision of 43 units, along with a future affordable housing provision review mechanism.

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: -

BBE-ASA-ZZ-XX-DR-A-100 Site Location Plan R3

BBE-ASE-ZZ-GF-DR-L-100 General Arrangement Plan R9

BBE-ASA-ZZ-BS-DR-A-199 Basement Plan R10

BBE-ASA-ZZ-GF-DR-A-200 Ground Floor Plan R16

BBE-ASA-ZZ-01-DR-A-201 First Floor Plan R13

BBE-ASA-ZZ-02-DR-A-202 Second Floor Plan R13

BBE-ASA-ZZ-03-DR-A-203 Third Floor Plan R13

BBE-ASA-ZZ-04-DR-A-204 Fourth Floor Plan R13

BBE-ASA-ZZ-05-DR-A-205 Fifth Floor Plan R13

BBE-ASA-ZZ-06-DR-A-206 Sixth Floor Plan R13

BBE-ASA-ZZ-07-DR-A-207 Seventh Floor Plan R13

BBE-ASA-ZZ-08-DR-A-208 Eighth Floor Plan R13

BBE-ASA-ZZ-09-DR-A-209 Ninth Floor Plan R13

BBE-ASA-ZZ-10-DR-A-210 Tenth Floor Plan R13

BBE-ASA-ZZ-RP-DR-A-216 Roof Plan R14

BBE-ASA-BA-BS-DR-A-199 Block A, B & C Basement Floor R5

BBE-ASA-BA-GF-DR-A-220 Block A, B & C Ground Floor R5

BBE-ASA-BA-01-DR-A-221 Block A, B  ...  view the full minutes text for item 22.

Prior Notification requirement under Class AA of Part 20 of the GPDO for a two storey roof extension to form 42 apartments.

Prior Notification requirement under Class AA of Part 20 of the GPDO for a two storey roof extension to form 42 apartments.

The Committee noted:

·          The supplementary report tabled at the meeting.

·          The representations from Bracknell Town Council recommending refusal.

·          The 52 representations from 56 properties as summarised in the agenda.

·          That a further 100 representations had been received as detailed in the supplementary report.

A motion to APPROVE the recommendation in the officer report was proposed but not seconded.

Therefore an alternative motion to refuse the application was proposed and seconded, and on being put to the vote was CARRIED.

RESOLVED that application 21/00361/PARC be REFUSED for the following reason:

01. The proposed design by virtue of its appearance does not respect the character or form of the original host building resulting in an unbalanced and overbearing appearance. The proposal is therefore considered to be contrary to Policies CS7 of the Core Strategy DPD, ‘Saved’ Policy EN20 of the Bracknell Forest Local Plan and HO8 of the Bracknell Town Neighbourhood Plan.

Erection of single storey rear/side extension including loft conversion with formation of rear dormer and installation of rooflights and new porch canopy following demolition of existing porch.

Erection of single storey rear/side extension including loft conversion with formation of rear dormer and installation of rooflights and new porch canopy following demolition of existing porch.

The Committee noted:

·          The supplementary report tabled at the meeting.

·          The comments from Crowthorne Parish Council recommending refusal.

·          The representations from neighbouring properties as summarised in the agenda.

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 24/11/2021:

Existing and proposed front and rear elevations dwg no. P/00621/04A,

Existing and existing and proposed side elevation west P/00621/03A,

Proposed ground floor and first floor plan P/00621/02A.

Upper floor and loft plan P/00621/05A,

Revised proposed side elevation EAST P/00621/06A- received 06/06/2022

Revised location plan rev B - received 18/07/2022

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

03. The materials to be used on the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match those on the approved plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 24/11/2021 and 06/06/2022.

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

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

04. The proposed first floor side landing window and the first floor rear bathroom hereby permitted shall not be glazed at any time other than with a minimum of Pilkington Level 3 obscure glass or equivalent. They shall always be fixed with the exception of a top hung openable fanlight.

REASON: To prevent the overlooking of neighbouring properties.

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20]

Proposed side and rear extensions and alterations to enlarge existing residential accommodation (C3 use) and extension to existing 6 bedsits in connection with existing bed and breakfast accommodation (C1) and addition of parking space.

Proposed side and rear extensions and alterations to enlarge existing residential accommodation (C3 use) and extension to existing 6 bedsits in connection with existing bed and breakfast accommodation (C1) and addition of parking space.

The Committee noted:

·       The supplementary report tabled at the meeting.

·       The comments of Binfield Parish Council recommending refusal.

·       The 10 letters of objection as summarised in the agenda.

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 19th January 2022:

-Site plan

-MAK/21/03 (Proposed ground floor plan)

-MAK/21/04 (Proposed first floor plan)

-MAK/21/05 Rev A (Proposed elevations and site/roof 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

building.

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

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