AGENDA
You are summoned to attend a Meeting of the Planning Committee to be held on Monday 17 February 2020 at 7.30pm in the Lionel Rigby Room at the Village Centre, Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, SL2 4LP
Julie Simmonds
Clerk
12 February 2020
084/PL/20 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.
085/PL/20 Apologies for Absence
086/PL/20 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.
087/PL/20 Minutes
Approval of the Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on 20 January 2020 (previously circulated)
088/PL/20 Planning Applications
(i) To approve delegated decisions submitted for Planning Applications for which the response date was prior to this Committee Meeting. See Appendix 1.
(ii)To consider and formulate a response to new Planning Applications received. See Appendix 2. Plus amended plans for information only.
089/PL/20 Planning Decisions, Enforcements and Appeals.
District Decisions made since the last Planning Committee Meeting. See Appendix 3.
090/PL/20 Outstanding Enforcements See Appendix 4.
091/PL/20 Correspondence.
Update on letter being sent to highways regarding Red Lion Cottages as agree last month.
092/PL/20 Community Infrastructure Levy
Update from clerk.
093/PL/20 Exclusion of the Press & Public
Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 To resolve 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.
Next meeting date: 16 March 2020
APPENDIX 1
DELEGATED DECISIONS
APPENDIX 2
NEW PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
PL/19/2617/FA 7 Red Lion Cottage, Stoke Green, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4HP
Vehicular Access, construction of hardstanding and gate posts (part retrospective)
Amendment:-
Change of description and red edge.
PL/20/0226/FA 12 Mobbs Close, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4FF
Re-location of front door and addition of a new front window and rear bi-fold doors and internal changes.
PL/20/0216/OA Spring Cottage, Stoke Wood, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4AU
Outline planning permission for construction of two detached dwellings (all matters reserved).
PL/20/0213/TP Copperfield House, Stoke Court Drive, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LU
T1-Cedar – Fell. T5-Horse Chestnut – Crown Reduction. (SBDC TPO 02/1963)
PL/20/0139/FA Beltrees, Park Road, Stoke Poges, bucks, SL2 4PA
Amendments to front porch and single storey rear infill extensions (Retrospective)
PL/20/0187/FA Land of Pinewood Nurseries, Wexham Street, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL3 6NB
New agricultural building and glasshouse.
PL/20/0193/FA 12 Fircroft Close, Stoke Poges, bucks, SL2 4DS
Demolition of garage and construction of single storey front side and rear extension.
PL/19/4443/TP Montebello, Stoke Wood, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4AU
Beech T5 Fell. Sliver Birch T21 Fell. (SBDCTPO 18.2013)
PL/20/0420/FA 23 Freemans Close, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4ER
Single storey front/side extension and first floor side/rear extension.
AMENDED PLANS FOR INFORMATION
APPENDIX 3
PLANNING DECISIONS
PL/19/2876/TP Woodlands, Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4QN
Works to trees subject to a TPO. T1 Oak – Lighten split stem/branch by at least 50% (SBDC TPO 04, 1956)
Parish Comments: – No Objection subject to the arboriculturalists report.
Hereby Grants Consent
PL/19/3473/FA Woodside, Templewood Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4AN
Single storey side/rear extension, front canopy and window changes following demolition of garage and front porch.
Parish Comments: – Object, Policies EP3 (d) & (e), GB1 (3), H9 (a) & (b), H11 (a) (b) & (c) all apply. Also concerns that this does not comply with the Green Belt 50% rules.
Hereby Permits
PL/19/3599/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 Comments: – Our previous comments still apply which were: – Subject to waiving of previous approval: PL/18 4398 FA also subject to confirmation that the conversions have not been undertaken.
Also the proposal constitutes inappropriate development within the Green Belt, which by definition is harmful. No very special circumstances have been advanced sufficient to warrant an exception to the normal operation of Green Belt policy. As such the proposal is contrary to policies GB1 and GB2 of the South Bucks District Local Plan (adopted March 1999) and section 13 (Protecting Green Belt Land) of the NPPF.
Hereby Refuse Permission
PL/19/3604/FA The Hermitage, West End Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4ND
Demolition of existing and erection of a new dwelling, external alterations to existing detached garage.
Parish Comments: – Object Policies EP3 (a) (b) (c) (d) & (f), H9 (a) & (b) all apply. Also the South Bucks Townscape Character Study Part 2 Revision A, July 2015 says West End Lane falls within the definition of a Woodland Road under section 3.3. Also falls under section 3.3.2
This proposal, if permitted, would be likely to act as a precursor of further applications for similar types of development within this part of the Green Belt, which the District Planning Authority would find increasingly difficult to resist and which, cumulatively, would further seriously prejudice the openness of the Green Belt and
the aims and objectives of the Green Belt Policy.
The application has failed to provide adequate survey information relating to bats and reptiles on the site. As such it has not possible to properly assess the impact of the proposed development on these protected species. In addition the application has failed to demonstrate how net gain for biodiversity will be obtained. The application is therefore contrary to Core Policy CP9 of the South Bucks Core Strategy (adopted February 2011) and the guidance set out of the NPPF.
Hereby Refuse Permission
PL/19/3648/FA 68 Vine Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4DP
Erection of a detached outbuilding.
Parish Comments: – Object, Policies EP3 & H9 & H13 (b) (c) (d) & (f) all apply. We note residents’ concerns over trees, and the building appears larger than a cumulative size of the main dwelling.
Hereby Permits
PL/19/3784/FA Purbeck, 4 Stoke Court Drive, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LT
Single storey front and rear extensions, extension to front dormer, replacement of doors, windows and front canopy, cladding of dormers.
Parish Comments: – No Comment
Hereby Permits
PL/19/3809/KA Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens, Church Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PB
Tree works.
Parish Comments: – No Objection subject to the arboriculturalists report.
No TPO Required, work can commence.
PL/19/3831/FA Top Cottage, Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PX
Demolition of existing cottage and garage and erection of a new dwelling and outbuilding.
Parish Comments: – Object GB11 (b), (c), (d) & (e) As well as:-
South Bucks Townscape Character Study Part 2 Revision A.
The location of the proposed development falls within the village of Stoke Poges, identified on pages 18 and 19 of the above document. Although the road itself is short, it reflects the characteristics of Woodland Road within which the architectural styles are defined as being asymmetrical and informal. The proposed design is perfectly symmetrical and is out of character both with the existing architecture of neighbouring properties and threatens the character of the road. Furthermore, should this proposal be approved, it would set an unfortunate precedent for other developments which will threaten the character of the village.
South Bucks District Local Plan – Policy EP3 The Use, Design and Layout of Development.
The proposed development fails to comply with Policy EP3 in several respects. The most significant, however, is in relation to section (d) Building Form, Design and Fenestration. This proposal clearly fails to respect and harmonise with surrounding properties and buildings which in the main are diverse in design and asymmetrical in nature. The regimented form of this proposal is wholly out of keeping in this location and fails to respect adjacent properties and the locality in general.
South Bucks District Local Plan – Policy H9 Residential Layout and Design.
The proposed development fails to comply with Policy H9 sections (a) & (b) in that the development is not compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of layout and design and would adversely affect the character and amenity of nearby properties.
Hereby Refuses Permission
PL/19/3844/TP 42 Freemans Close, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4ER
Robina Tree – Remove Tree (SBDC TPO 12, 2003)
Parish Comments: – No Objection subject to the arboriculturalists report.
Hereby Grants Consent
PL/19/3968/FA Hollybush Farm, Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4QN
Demolition of existing single storey rear, erection of a replacement single storey rear extension with balcony, erection of a two storey front elevation porch, garage conversion, additional and alterations/changes to fenestration/doors.
Parish Comments: – Object The proposals would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the dwelling, the street scene and the visual amenities of the locality in general and as such are contrary to Policies EP3 and H11 of the South Bucks District Local Plan (adopted March 1999), Core Policy 8 of the Core Strategy (adopted February 2011) as well as the recommendations of the Townscape Character Study Part 2 adopted July 2015.
Policies EP3 (a), (d), (f). H9 (a) & GB10 (A), (b) & (d) also apply.
Hereby Permits
PL/19/3956/RM Singh Sabha Sports Ground, Stoke Poges lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks
Installation of a 17m lattice tower supporting 6 antennas and 2 dishes, the installation of 3 cabinets and a meter cabinet within a fenced equipment compound and ancillary development.
Parish Comments: – No Comment
Refused
PL/19/3975/SA The Lodge, Fir Tree Avenue, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4NN
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness:- Log Cabin
Hereby Refuse to Certify. Planning Permission Required.
PL/19/4093/TP Sefton Park, bells Hill, Stoke Poges, Bucks
T29 – Red oak – Remove major deadwood, crown lift to 3 meters and reduce back from property giving 2.5m clearance (SBDC TPO 12, 1998).
Parish Comments: – No objection subject to the arboriculturalists report.
Hereby Grants Consent
TREE PRESERVATION ORDERS
APPEALS