Minutes Planning Committee 17 June 2019

MINUTES

MINUTES of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on Monday 17 June 2019 at 7.30pm in the Lionel Rigby Room at the Village Centre, Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges. SL2 4LP

Present:-  Cllr Carter (Chair), Mr Duncombe & Cllr Finan

Members of public present – 7

012/PL/19           Items by Members of Public Present.

The meeting is open to the public and press and the first 15 minutes will be reserved, if required, for public comment.

One resident had concerns about 99 Rogers Lane as it is in a conservation area six residents had concerns about Land at Templewood. The committee took them through the planning process and advised them.

013/PL/19            Apologies for Absence

APOLOGIES re received from:-  Cllr Hoskins, Cllr Crocker, Mr Harris and Mrs Simmonds (Clerk).

014/PL/19           Declarations of Interest

Members to declare any personal interest in any item of business as defined in the Code of Conduct 2007.  If that interest is a prejudicial interest as defined in the Code, the member should withdraw from the meeting for that item.

None

015/PL/19            Minutes

RESOLVED to approve the Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on 20 May 2019 which were signed by the Chairman.

016/PL/19            Planning Applications

(i) RESOLVED to approve delegated decisions submitted for Planning Applications for which the response date was prior to this Committee Meeting.   See Appendix 1.

(ii) RESOLVED to consider and formulate a response to new Planning Applications received. See Appendix 2. Plus amended plans for information only.

017/PL/19            NOTED Planning Decisions, Enforcements and Appeals.

District Decisions made since the last Planning Committee Meeting.  See Appendix 3.

018/PL/19            NOTED Outstanding Enforcements See Appendix 4.

019/PL/19            Correspondence.

None

020/PL/19            Exclusion of the Press & Public

Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960  RESOLVED to exclude the press and public from the following business because publicity would prejudice the public interest by reason of the confidential nature of the business.  Part two items:- To discuss any possible unlawful buildings or business’s which have not been granted enforcement notices and therefore are not public.

NOTED Next meeting date:  15 July 2019

Meeting ended at:-  9.18pm

Signed/Chairman                                                                                                                  Dated

APPENDIX 1

DELEGATED DECISIONS

APPENDIX 2

 NEW PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

PL/19/1664/TP                   45 Vine Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4DW

2 x conifers in rear garden – thin by 25% (SBDC TPO/1976/06), Regards, Sumit Aurora

Parish Council comments: Subject to the arborculturalists comments

PL/19/1533/FA                   38 Freemans Close, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4ER

Loft conversion incorporating rear double dormer and 3 rear and 2 front roof lights.

Parish Council comments: Object EP3, d, fenestrations will lead to a loss of privacy and overlooking 

PL/19/1683/FA                   3 Hazell Way, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4BN

Two storey rear extension and side porch.

Parish Council comments: No comment

PL/19/1656/FA                   45 Vine Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4DW

Part single/part two storey side and rear extension and porch.

Parish Council comments: No comment

PL/19/1634/FA                   Macs Farm, Farthing Green lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4JQ

Change of use of the existing ancillary outbuilding to an independent dwelling (Use Class C3)

Parish Council comments: Subject to waiving of previous approval: PL/18 4398 FA also subject to confirmation that the conversions have not been undertaken.

PL/19/1626/FA                   3 Elizabeth Way, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LQ

Single storey side. Rear. First floor side and front porch extensions, Loft conversion incorporating roof lights.

Parish Council comments: No comment

PL/19/1419/TP                   White Lodge, Lakeside Drive, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LX

Oak (T7) 25% crown reduction and removal of dead wood (TPO 11, 2010)

Parish Council comments: Subject to the arborculturalists comments

PL/19/1540/FA                   99 Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LP

Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of two detached houses with associated carports, hardstanding and relocated vehicle access.

Parish Council comments: Object C1 a&b, H9 a&b, EP3 a,b&c. One dwelling would be more in keeping to preserve the openness and amenities within the conservation area.

PL/19/1373/DE                  St. Andrews Church Centre, Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LN

Application for reserved matters following outline PP 18/00679/OUT (first floor extension to provide 4 x 2 bedroom flats).  For access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale.

Parish Council comments: Concerns about the car parking area and the affect of the hard standing to tree in 128 Rogers Lane.

PL/19/1720/TP                   Banwait Villa, lakeside Drive, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LX

T1 Cedar Atantica – Crown reduce 15% (2010/11)

Parish Council comments: Subject to the arborculturalists comments

PL/19/1564/FA.                  Land adjacent to Stoke Grange, Fir Tree Avenue, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4NN

Detached dwelling with garage (infill development)

Parish Council comments: Object, contrary to GB1 and NPPF 143-146

PL/19/1680/FA                   14 Wakefield Crescent, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4DF

Conversion of garage into habitable space.  Single storey infill to side/rear, first floor rear extensions.  Alterations to front porch roof.

Parish Council comments: No comment

PL/18/3787/OA                  Land on the North Side of Templewood lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks

Outline application for siting of 8 gypsy and traveller pitches (all matters reserved)

Parish Council comments: Object GB1, TR5c, NPPF 143-146. There is no caravan currently on the site. This development will lead to a multi occupancy and is not a minor intensification. The applicant has not demonstrated any special circumstances. There is no public transport along Templewood Lane.

Under the Townscape Policy para 3.3this lane is classed as a Woodland lane, it is a semi natural landscape that should be protected against intensification and other forms of development. There is no mature tree line along the curtilage so no obscurity can be offered. Traffic lights were installed to ease the volume and speed of the traffic approaching the B416 as this lane is used as a cut through to avoid Slough.

PL/18/1764/FA                   Hawthorne House, West End Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4NA

Single storey rear extension incorporating first floor balcony and additional windows to side elevation.

Parish Council comments: Concerns of loss of privacy to Oakwood House

PL/19/1702/FA                   Bolds Court, Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LR

Demolition of existing 22 elderly care flats and construction of 5 two bed houses and 7 three bed houses incorporating parking, hardstanding and amenity areas.

Parish Council comments: Object EP3 a,c,d&e, H9a&b. This site is adjacent to a conservation area. We do not believe that the proposed materials are in keeping and do not harmonise with surrounding buildings and are of an urbanising appearance. We would therefore request a site visit.

PL/19/1761/FA                   Land South of Home Farm Barn, School Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4QA

Erection of detached dwelling and garage.

Parish Council comments:  Object GB10e. Concerns of over intensification of the site

PL/19/1888/FA                   Meadow House, Church Lane, Stoke Poges, bucks, SL2 4NZ

Demolition of existing conservatory and pool house, Erection of single storey rear extensions, installation of 2 front roof lights and re-cladding of exterior.

Parish Council comments: Subject to the 50% rule within the greenbelt

AMENDED PLANS FOR INFORMATION

NOTED APPENDIX 3

PLANNING DECISIONS

PL/19/1192/FA                   Fairfield Lodge, Holly bush Hill, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4QN

Single storey side and rear extensions.

Parish Comments: – No Objection subject to the Green Belt 50% rules.

Hereby Permits

PL/19/1271/KA                  Farm Cottage, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PG

Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area. Works on trees according to submitted schedule (Stoke Park Conservation Area).

Parish Comments:-  No objection subject to the arboricultural report. 

No TPO Required

PL/19/1184/KA                  Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens, Church Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PB 

T159, Copper Beech, Fagus Sylvatica, tree affected by Meripilus, crown reduction of up to 30% to reduce weight (Stoke Park Conservation Area).

Parish Comments:-  No objection subject to the arboricultural report. 

No TPO Required

PL/19/0891/TP                   Brocksgrove, Stoke Wood, Stoke Poges, Bucks, Sl2 4AU

T1 Beech (dead tree) – Fell, T3 Beech –Fell, T4/T5 2 x Holly-remove dead tops only but retain in the woodland (SBDC TPO 06, 1993)

Consent Granted

PL/19/0867/FA                   Stoke End, West End Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4NA

Part single/part two storey rear extension, single storey side extension, alterations to roof to include 2 side dormers, relocation of front door, erection of double garage with habitable roof space and demolition of existing conservatory and garage.

Parish Comments:-  Part single/ part two storey rear extension, single side extension, alterations to roof to include 2 side dormers, relocation of front door.

No comment

Erection of double garage with habitable roof space 

Object: Appendix 8 8.2 and 8.3

Hereby Permits.