AGENDA
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO ATTEND THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING ON 18 JULY 2022 AT 7.30PM IN THE LIONEL RIGBY ROOM AT THE VILLAGE CENTRE, ROGERS LANE, STOKE POGES, SL2 4LP
Julie Simmonds
Clerk
13 July 2022
AGENDA
027/PL/22 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.
028/PL/22 Apologies for Absence
029/PL/22 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.
030/PL/22 Minutes
Approval of the Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on 20 June 2022 (previously circulated)
031/PL/22 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.
032/PL/22 Planning Decisions, Enforcements and Appeals.
District Decisions made since the last Planning Committee Meeting. See Appendix 3.
033/PL/22 Correspondence.
None
034/PL/22 Meeting Equipment
To discuss whether we need further equipment to run the planning meetings efficiently. To decide.
035/PL/22 Neighbourhood Plan
Updates and to make any decisions following scoping meetings.
036/PL/22 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.
037/PL/22 Outstanding Enforcements See Appendix 4.
038/PL/22 Next meeting date: 15 August 2022
APPENDIX 1
DELEGATED DECISIONS
APPENDIX 2
NEW PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
PL/22/1796/VRC 99 Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LP
Variation of condition 17 (approved plans) pf PL/22/0466/FA (Demolition of a bungalow and garage and erection of detached dwelling with new access and drive position with surface parking and boundary fences) to increase roof pitch and width.
PL/22/1879/TP Lanterns, Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PX
Oak T1 and T2 – Fell (TPO/SBDC/1997/22)
PL/22/2136/FA Fernlea, Church Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PB
Extension to the rear of the existing garage.
PL/22/1830/FA Land adjacent to 29 Decides Way, Stoke Poges, Bucks
Erection of a detached dwelloinghouse.
PL/22/2012/FA Stoke Grange, Fir Tree Avenue, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4NN
Construction of outbuilding to be used incidental to the main dwellinghouse.
PL/22/2043/FA Oakmeade, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PG
Garage conversion t living space, new side velux window, replacement decking to acccomodate leisure pool and changes to doors and windows (park retrospective)
PL/22/2074/VRC 68 Vine Road, Stoke Poges Bucks, SL2 4DP
Variation of condition 5 (approved plans) of PP PL/21/0931/FA (part single/part two storey side etension and single storey front and rear extension and relocation of front door) to allow for garage conversion with roof lantern.
PL/22/1877/FA Land South of the Copse, West End Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LZ
Erection of a 4 bedroom detached dwelling with integral garage.
PL/22/2154/KA Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens, Church Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PB
Beech (T1) – Crown lift up to 2 mtrs. Yew G2 x 5 – Crown lift up to 1.5mtrs, trim back by 1m. Hornbeam (T3) – Crown lift up to 1.5mtrs. Cypress T4 – Crown lift up to 1.5mts, Irish Yew G5 – Tie in wires and trim. Yew G6 – Reduce to 4m level and prune back by 1m. Sycamore (T7) – Fell. Ash (T8) – Prune bough over greaves vy 4m. Yew (T8) – Reduce by 50% (4m) and reshape. Sycamore (t10) x 2 – Fell. (Stoke Poges Conservation Area).
PL/22/2128/FA 94 Hazell Way, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4DG
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension connection to existing detached garage.
PL/22/2160/TP Clevehurst Lodge, Gerrards Cross Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4EJ
C5, C6, C9, C11 Cypress – top to a height of approximately 8m. C7, C8, C10 Cypress – Fell. C4 Laurel – Fell. C1 – Lilac – Fell. C2 Cypress – Fell. C3 Holly – Fell. A1, A2 Cedar -Crown lif to approx. 8m (TPO/SBDC/2008/12).
PL/22/2168/FA 29 Pennylets Green, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4BU
Demolition of outbuilding, proposed garden room, rear façade alterations and associated works.
PL/22/2362/FA 24 Deans Close, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4JX
Vehicular access and hardstanding to front of property.
INFORMATION ONLY
PL/22/2001/EU Pinewood Nurseries, Wexham Street, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL3 6NB
Erection of building for use as retail unit under Class E. – Lawful development certificate for and existing use or operation or activity including those in breach of a planning condition.
The Council has received an application for the development described above. This is not a planning application, but an application that seeks to demonstrate that the use or the building works, as described above, are “lawful”. The applicant must show that the ‘use’ that is the subject of the application has been continuous for more than 10 years or that the ‘building works’ the subject of the application have been substantially complete for more than 4 years, prior to the date of the application. If you have any personal knowledge of how long the use has been carried on and whether the character of the use has changed at all, or, in the case of building works, when those works were completed, the Council would like to hear from you. As this is not a planning application, I must emphasise that the Council is not considering the planning merits of the case. The Council therefore cannot take into account in determining this type of application, whether the use or the building work the subject of the application is, or is not, acceptable, it is purely a legal judgement based on the evidence.
PL/22/1996/EU Pinewood Nurseries, Wexham Street, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL3 6NB
Certificate of lawfulness for existing building for use as office/administration under Use Class E. Lawful development certificate for an existing use or operation or activity including those in breach of a planning condition.
The Council has received an application for the development described above. This is not a planning application, but an application that seeks to demonstrate that the use or the building works, as described above, are “lawful”. The applicant must show that the ‘use’ that is the subject of the application has been continuous for more than 10 years or that the ‘building works’ the subject of the application have been substantially complete for more than 4 years, prior to the date of the application. If you have any personal knowledge of how long the use has been carried on and whether the character of the use has changed at all, or, in the case of building works, when those works were completed, the Council would like to hear from you. As this is not a planning application, I must emphasise that the Council is not considering the planning merits of the case. The Council therefore cannot take into account in determining this type of application, whether the use or the building work the subject of the application is, or is not, acceptable, it is purely a legal judgement based on the evidence
PL/22/1998/EU Pinewood Nurseries, Wexham Street, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL3 6NB
Lawful development certificate for an existing use or operation or activity including those in breach of a planning condition. Certificate of lawfulness for erection of existing building for use under Class E
The Council has received an application for the development described above. This is not a planning application, but an application that seeks to demonstrate that the use or the building works, as described above, are “lawful”. The applicant must show that the ‘use’ that is the subject of the application has been continuous for more than 10 years or that the ‘building works’ the subject of the application have been substantially complete for more than 4 years, prior to the date of the application. If you have any personal knowledge of how long the use has been carried on and whether the character of the use has changed at all, or, in the case of building works, when those works were completed, the Council would like to hear from you. As this is not a planning application, I must emphasise that the Council is not considering the planning merits of the case. The Council therefore cannot take into account in determining this type of application, whether the use or the building work the subject of the application is, or is not, acceptable, it is purely a legal judgement based on the evidence.
PL/22/1999/EU Pinewood Nurseries, Wexham Street, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL3 6NB
Lawful development certificate for an existing use or operation or activity including those in breach of a planning condition Certificate of lawfulness for erection of existing building for use under Class E.
The Council has received an application for the development described above. This is not a planning application, but an application that seeks to demonstrate that the use or the building works, as described above, are “lawful”. The applicant must show that the ‘use’ that is the subject of the application has been continuous for more than 10 years or that the ‘building works’ the subject of the application have been substantially complete for more than 4 years, prior to the date of the application. If you have any personal knowledge of how long the use has been carried on and whether the character of the use has changed at all, or, in the case of building works, when those works were completed, the Council would like to hear from you. As this is not a planning application, I must emphasise that the Council is not considering the planning merits of the case. The Council therefore cannot take into account in determining this type of application, whether the use or the building work the subject of the application is, or is not, acceptable, it is purely a legal judgement based on the evidence.
PL/22/2000/EU Pinewood Nurseries, Wexham Street, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL3 6NB
Lawful development certificate for an existing use or operation or activity including those in breach of a planning condition Certificate of lawfulness for erection of existing building for use under Class E.
The Council has received an application for the development described above. This is not a planning application, but an application that seeks to demonstrate that the use or the building works, as described above, are “lawful”. The applicant must show that the ‘use’ that is the subject of the application has been continuous for more than 10 years or that the ‘building works’ the subject of the application have been substantially complete for more than 4 years, prior to the date of the application. If you have any personal knowledge of how long the use has been carried on and whether the character of the use has changed at all, or, in the case of building works, when those works were completed, the Council would like to hear from you. As this is not a planning application, I must emphasise that the Council is not considering the planning merits of the case. The Council therefore cannot take into account in determining this type of application, whether the use or the building work the subject of the application is, or is not, acceptable, it is purely a legal judgement based on the evidence.
PL/22/2002/EU Pinewood Nurseries, Wexham Street, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL3 6NB
Lawful development certificate for an existing use or operation or activity including those in breach of a planning condition Certificate of lawfulness for erection of existing building for use as retail unit under Class E The Council has received an application for the development described above. This is not a planning application, but an application that seeks to demonstrate that the use or the building works, as described above, are “lawful”. The applicant must show that the ‘use’ that is the subject of the application has been continuous for more than 10 years or that the ‘building works’ the subject of the application have been substantially complete for more than 4 years, prior to the date of the application. If you have any personal knowledge of how long the use has been carried on and whether the character of the use has changed at all, or, in the case of building works, when those works were completed, the Council would like to hear from you. As this is not a planning application, I must emphasise that the Council is not considering the planning merits of the case. The Council therefore cannot take into account in determining this type of application, whether the use or the building work the subject of the application is, or is not, acceptable, it is purely a legal judgement based on the evidence
PL/22/1582/CONDA Firs Field, Duffield Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2
Approval of condition 2 (Materials) 3 (means of enclosure, 6 (landscaping) and 11 (ecological enhancements) of planning permission PL/19/2264/FA – Erection of a detached dwelling following demolition of the existing storage building (amendment to planning approval 18/00865/FUL)
I refer to your request for confirmation of compliance with planning conditions attached to planning permission PL/19/2264/FA, which was received on 4 May 2022. I am able to advise as follows:
Condition 2 (Schedule of materials) The submitted information is acceptable pursuant to condition 2 of application PL/19/2264/FA. Please note that compliance with this agreement is still required in accordance with the condition.
Condition 3 (Means of Enclosure) The submitted information is acceptable pursuant to condition 3 of application PL/19/2264/FA. Please note that compliance with this agreement is still required in accordance with the condition. 6 (Landscaping) The submitted information is acceptable pursuant to condition 6 of application PL/19/2264/FA. Please note that compliance with this agreement is still required in accordance with the condition.
11 (Ecological enhancements) The submitted information is acceptable pursuant to condition 11 of application PL/19/2264/FA. Please note that compliance with this agreement is still required in accordance with the condition.
AMENDED PLANS
TREE PRESEERVATION ORDER
Land at Meadowview, Duffield Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4AH
TPO No. 0006 of 2022 (South) made on a Pine Tree
APPENDIX 3
PLANNING DECISIONS
PL/22/0055/FA Landsdowne House, Templewood Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4DA
Part two storey/part first floor side/rear extension and outbuilding in side garden.
Parish Comments:- Object, Green Belt 50% rules apply. Google Earth shows the proximity of trees to the development is undermined.
This proposal, together with previous extensions that have been carried out to the dwelling house would, by virtue of the resultant size and scale of the building when considered in relation to the original building and its potentially intrusive impact upon its setting in the landscape, contribute to the erosion of the Greenbelt which, individually and when considered in the context of accumulation of other similar proposals, would detrimentally affect the aims objectives go the Greenbelt. As such, the proposal is contrary to Policies GB1 and GB10 of the SBDC Local Plan (adopted March 1999)
Hereby Permits
PL/22/0392/FA Land of The South-West side of Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks.
100 solar panels to be installed on the land adjacent to Manor House, Solar Battery storage to be house within existing pool outbuilding.
Parish Comments:- Object. The application site is a Grade 2 Registered Park and is located within the Conservation Area and Metropolitan Green Belt as defined in the South Bucks District Local Plan (adopted March 1999) and within the Green Belt and therefore would be considered as inappropriate development. We refer you to the Gardens Trust document with which we totally agree. Policy C1 (a) and (b) all apply. 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 Greenbelt, which the Planning Authority would find increasingly difficult to resist and which, which, cumulatively, would seriously prejudice the openness of the Greenbelt and the aims and objectives of Greenbelt policy. We refer also to former application PL21/1327/SA which was refused.
Hereby Refuse Permission
PL/22/0535/HB The Clock House, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PE
Listed building consent for erection of outbuilding and gates following demolition of existing pool shed and billiards room outbuilding.
Parish Comments:- No comment
Hereby Grants Listed Building Consent.
PL/22/0534/FA The Clock House, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PE
Erection of outbuilding and gates following demolition of existing pool shed and billiards room outbuilding.
Parish Comments:- No comment
Hereby Permits
PL/22/0627/FA Anerley, Bells Hill, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4EG
Single storey rear and side extension and conversion of existing garage to habitable.
Parish Comments:- No comment
Hereby Permits
PL/20/1620/FA 30 Penn Meadow, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4EB
Subdivision of plot, erection of detached dwelling served by existing vehicular access and formation of new access to serve the existing dwelling.
Parish Comments:- Object, Policies EP3 (a), (b), (d) & (f), HP (a) & (b) and NPPF section 12 all apply. The proposed development, by virtue of a combination of its size, scale, massing, style and proximity to the sites flank boundaries, would appear over dominant, obtrusive and out of keeping, as well as appearing as a cramped overdevelopment of the site. As such, it would have an adverse impact on the street scene and the character and visual amenities of the area. Therefore the proposal is contrary to policies H9 and EP3 of the South Bucks District Local Plan (adopted March 1999), and policy CP8 of the South Bucks Core Strategy (adopted February 2011), and the NPPF. Furthermore, the proposed development would not reflect the form or height of existing buildings on this designated Formal Suburban Road, to the detriment of its appearance and character and contrary to the content of the South Bucks Townscape Character Study.
Hereby Permits
PL/21/3700/FA Samovar, West End Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4NA
Two storey side. Single storey front and attached garage incorporating dormer windows and living space above.
Parish Comments:- No Comment.
Hereby Permits
PL/21/3879/FA Field House, Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4QN
Change of use to agricultural and erection of detached outbuilding for smallholder farming.
Parish Comments:- Object, Polcies GB1 (i) (ii), GB1 3.18 and 3.19, TR5, EP3 and H9 all apply. We note there is not report from Highways, and there is no indication of where the access will be. This is a busy road and it is near a junction.
Hereby Permits
PL/22/0010/FA Khalsa Secondary Acadamy (Sefton Park), School Lane, Formerly The Focus School, Stoke Poges, SL2 4QA
Construction of a new barn and light landscaping to provide a replacement habitat for bats displaced for their roost on the roof void of the former Focus School site, as a response to conditions 5, 12 and 13 of the Appeal Decision Notice. APP/N0410/W/20/3264723
Parish Comments:- Object. Even though the condition of the appeal agree we are concerned by yet another building in the Green Belt adding to more erosion.
Hereby Permits
PL/22/0309/FA 29 Penn Meadow, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4EB
Single storey front/side and side extensions, first floor front and side extensions changes to windows and formation of hardstanding. (Part retrospective).
Parish Comments:- We have no comment other than the drawings are again insufficient and impossible to read.
Insufficient and accurate information’s been submitted with the application and therefore it is not possible for the Planning Committee to assess properly the merits of the proposal. Specifically, the applications failed to include accurate or precise drawings of all the elements of the proposed extensions. As such, the drawings are incomplete, and the impacts of the proposed extensions cannot be properly assessed.
Hereby Permits
PL/22/0426/FA Vanbrugh House, Fir Tree Avenue, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4NN
Repositioning of 2 dormer windows to the front elevation and installation of 3 former windows to the rear.
Parish Comments:- No comment
Hereby Permits
PL/22/0466/FA 99 Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LP
Demolition of bungalow and garage and erection of detached dwelling with new access and drive position with surface parking and boundary fences.
Parish Comments:- Object. Previous comments apply, which were:- Object: Policies C1 (a), EP3, H9 all apply.
The new house would appear over dominant, obtrusive and as such would have an impact on the street scene and the visual amenities of the area. This proposal would likely be likely to act as a precursor for similar types of development which the local authority would find it increasingly difficult to resist.
Hereby Permits
PL/22/0690/FA Blue Bell Cottage, 77 Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LW
Demolition/part demolition of single storey side and rear extension and new part single, part two storey rear and side extension.
Parish Comments:- No comment
Hereby Permits
PL/22/0705/FA West End House, West End Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4NE
Retrospective application for roof alterations to first and loft floor extensions permitted by planning permission PL/19/4255/FA.
Parish Council Comments:
No Comment
Hereby Permits
PL/22/0880/FA Brynawelon, Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PX
Single storey rear extension.
Parish Council Comments:
No Comment
Hereby permits
PL/22/0910/FA The Nonsense House, West End Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4NE
Single storey side extension.
Parish Council Comments:
No Comment
Hereby Permits
PL/22/0922/FA 9 Penn Meadow, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4EB
Single storey rear extension and changes to windows at side elevation.
Parish Council Comments:
No Comment
Hereby Permits
PL/22/1159/TP Shiva, Stoke Court Drive, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LU
Acer T1 – Fell (TPO/SBDC/2010/11)
Parish Council Comments:
Subject to the Tree Officer’s report
Hereby Grants Consent
PL/22/1345/FA 21 Home Farm Way, Wexham, Bucks, SL3 6NZ
Single storey rear extension.
Parish Comments:- No Comment
Hereby Permits
PL/22/1484/KA Boundary Park Equestrian Centre, Wexham Road, Wexham, Bucks, SL2 4HQ
T8 Horse Chestnut – fell (Stoke Green Conservation Area).
Parish Comments:- Without a Tree Officer report or any other report it is too difficult to make a decision, as we cannot see if the tree is diseased etc?
To TPO to be made, work can commence.
PL/22/1498/FA Hillsborough, Duffield Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4AH
Demolition of garage and erection of part two storey/part single storey side/rear extension, front porch, rear dormer window, side rooflight and changes to doors, windows and roof.
Parish Comments: -No Comment
Hereby Permits
PL/22/1712/FA 34 Pennylets Green, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4BT
Part two storey/part single storey rear/side extension, single storey front/side extension and works to garage including new roof.
Parish Comments:- No Comment
Hereby Permits
PL/22/1188/FA Hockley, Farthing Green Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4JH
Part single/part two storey rear extension.
Parish Comments:- No Comment
Hereby Permits
PL/22/1189/HB Hockley, Farthing Green Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4JH
Listed Building consent for Part single/part two storey rear extension.
Parish Comments:- No Comment
Hereby Grants Listed Building Consent
PL/22/1697/FA Park House, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PA
Conversion of garage to a habitable space.
Parish Comments:- No Comment
Hereby Permits
PL/22/1196/FA Land at junction of Farthing Green Lane and Framewood Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks
Change of use of land to allow the walking and exercising of dogs including the use of caravan for administration.
Parish Comments:- Object, we believe that this will be a pre-curser for something bigger. Policies TR7, GB4, GB5 and GB9 all apply. We do not believe that the applicants view on the NPPF paragraph 10 being applicable has any bearing on this being on an agricultural field. We already have two doggy days care facilities and dog walking businesses in Stoke Poges which is ample for such a small village.
Hereby Permits
PL/22/1390/FA Temple Cottage, Templewood Lane, Farnham Common, Bucks, SL2 3HW
Remodelling and redesign of existing property including two storey front extension, single storey rear extension, changes to windows, doors and roof, upper portion to be clad in flat tiles and lower in brick, solar panels on roof, detached side open carport, single storey rear extension and roof alteration to existing detached garages, swimming pool and extension to patio and steps in rear garden.
Parish Comments: -Object our previous comments still apply to this application and were:-
Object We believe the following apply to this application – EP3 e and d, GBI i and ii and Appendix 8 – 5.1.
These policies all still apply to this application.
WITHDRAWN
PL/22/0653/FA 1 Elderfield Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4DE
Part single/part two storey side and rear extension, porch, loft conversion incorporating 1 rear and 2 side dormer windows with 2 front rooflights and changes to windows and doors.
Parish Comments:- Object. Policies EP3 (a),(b), (c), (d), H9 (a) & (b), & EP5 (a), (b), (c). H11 (a), (b), (c), (g). This proposed development is, we understand, approximately a 200 percent increase in size of present dwelling. The proposed development, by virtue of a combination of size, scale, massing, style and proximity to the sites flank boundaries would appear over dominant, obtrusive and out of keeping, as well as appearing as a cramped overdevelopment of the site. As such, it would have an adverse impact on the street scene and the character and visual amenities of the area. Contrary to Policy CP8 of the South Bucks Core Strategy (adopted February 2011) and the NPPF. Furthermore, the proposed development would not reflect the form or height of existing buildings on this designated Formal Suburban Road, to the detriment of its appearance and character and contrary to the content of the South Bucks Townscape Character Study.
WITHDRAWN
PL/22/1221/VRC Spring Cottage, Stoke Wood, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4AU
Variation of condition 9 (Restriction to permitted development rights) of pp PL/21/4616/FA (Demolition of existing house and erection of new dwelling) to allow for permitted development of outbuildings.
Parish Comments:- Object, we believe that the Conditions attached are for good reason within the Green Belt and therefore should stand.
Hereby Permits
PL/22/1042/FA Boundary Meadow, Collum Green Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4BB
Erection of new dwelling following demolition of existing house and outbuildings.
Parish Council Comments:
Object
We believe that EP3 and H9 and 3.3 of the Bucks Townscape Study apply to this proposed replacement dwelling.
The proposed development, by virtue of a combination of its size, scale, massing, style and proximity to the sites flank boundaries, would appear over dominant, obtrusive and out of keeping. As such, it would have an adverse impact on the street scene and the character and visual amenities of the area. Therefore, the proposal is contrary to policies H9 and EP3 of the South Bucks District Local Plan (adopted March 1999), and policy CP8 of the South Bucks Core Strategy (adopted February 2011) and the NPPF. Furthermore, the proposed development would not reflect the form or height of existing buildings on Duffield Lane, to the detriment of its appearance and character and contrary to the content of the Sough Bucks Townscape Character Study.
The replacement house as proposed is shown to be a large and bulky building, aggressively symmetrical and monolithic in appearance. The detailing would appear to be out of place in this semi-rural Lane. Although the plot is large and allows reasonable gaps to both side boundaries, the proposed house would appear overlarge and out of keeping with its surroundings and with the character of the area. The building would be at odds with the character of this residential area. In terns of design and scale, the proposed replacement dwelling is not considered to accord with the principles set out in policies EP3 and H9 of the South Bucks District Local Plan and the standard of design would not comply with the advice in the National Design Guide. The development would, therefore, fail to accord with the guidance set out in the NPPF.
This proposal would, by virtue of the resultant size and scale of the building when considered in relation to the original building and its potential intrusive impact upon its setting in the landscape, contribute to the erosion of the Green Belt which, individually and when considered in the context of an accumulation of similar proposals, would detrimentally affect the aims and objectives of the Green Belt. As such, the proposal is contrary to policies GB1, GB10 of the South Bucks District Local Plan which seeks to ensure that dwellings within the Green Belt are, inter alia, of a small scale in relation to the size of the original dwelling, and to Section 9 of the NPPF (Protecting Green Belt Land).
The Parish Council is currently in the process of preparing a Neighbourhood Plan and the house currently on this plot has been identified.
Hereby Permits
PL/22/0730/FA 16 Duffield Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4AB
Remodelling of existing dwelling with two storey front, side and rear extensions, front dormer window, side rooflights and single storey detached outbuilding in rear garden, front boundary walls, side gate, alterations to driveway and vehicular access.
Parish Council Comments:
Object
We believe that EP3 and H9 and 3.3 of the Bucks Townscape Study apply to this proposed replacement dwelling.
We believe that this development is contrary to EP3, H9, H13 for both the redevelopment and the
garden room.
We also believe that Appendix 8 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 5.1, 7.1, 7.2, 8 and 9 (garden room) apply.
We are extremely concerned that the garden room will be used as an annex to the main house and if this is the case then we believe that H12 also applies.
We believe that it would be difficult to turn down applications of this nature in the future.
We would point out that the proposed development is opposite a Conservation Area.
The proposed development, by virtue of a combination of its size, scale, massing, style and proximity to the sites flank boundaries, would appear over dominant, obtrusive and out of keeping, as well as appearing as a cramped overdevelopment of the site. As such, it would have an adverse impact on the street scene and the character and visual amenities of the area. Therefore, the proposal is contrary to policies H9 and EP3 of the South Bucks District Local Plan (adopted March 1999), and policy CP8 of the South Bucks Core Strategy (adopted February 2011) and the NPPF. Furthermore, the proposed development would not reflect the form or height of existing buildings on Duffield Lane, to the detriment of its appearance and character and contrary to the content of the Sough Bucks Townscape Character Study.
The proposed extensions would result in the creation of a large, bulky and unattractive structure. The extended dwelling would be lacking in pleasing proportions and would fail to respect the traditional character of the existing dwelling. In terms of design and scale, the proposed extensions and alterations cannot be considered to accord with the principles set out in policies EP3 and H11 of the South Bucks District Local Plan and the standard of design would not comply with the advice in Appendix 8 of the Plan.
The proposed front boundary wall, if permitted, would result in a visually intrusive roadside feature that would appear prominent in the street scene. The predominant existing roadside features of which are mostly soft vegetative boundaries rather than formal engineered structures. This would have an urbanising impact on the locality and would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance on the street scene. As such it is considered that this element of the proposal is contrary to policy to EP3 of the South Bucks District Local Plan.
By way of design, in the context of the site surroundings, the proposed redevelopment of the house and drive would adversely affect the character and amenities of the street scene and the locality in general, and would fail to respond positively to the features of the site itself and the surrounding context. The proposal would, therefore, fail to comply with policies EP3 and H9 of the South Bucks District Local Plan as well as CP8 of the South Bucks Core Strategy Development Plan document and would be contrary to the above provisions of the Local Plan, NPPF and National Design Guide.
The proposed redevelopment is shown to be a large and bulky building and the detailing would appear out of place in this road. The proposed house would appear overlarge and out of keeping with its surroundings and with the character of the area, designated a Woodland Road. It would result in an unduly bulky appearance that would be at odds with the character of this residential area.
The proposed landscape with lighting we believe is detrimental to this semi-rural area which is directly opposite Conservation and Green Belt land. We refer you to the Dark Skies guidance.
The Ecology report states that there are no hedgerows associated with this redevelopment. This is untrue. It should also be noted that many trees have already been chopped down.
With regard to Habitats it is opposite a Conservation Area. Also, it is close to a stream.
The Parish Council Planning Committee would urge that you do a site visit to see what is already happening on the site. We will also be seeking to call the proposed development in.
Hereby Refuse Permission
PL/22/0297/FA Wharncliffe House, Grays Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4JG
Two storey rear extension, roof extension with additional side rooflights and internal alterations.
Parish Comments:- Object, we believe this exceeds the Green Belt 50% rule, GB10.
WITHDRAWN
PL/22/0925/TP 2 Fircroft Close, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4DS
T1 Liquid Amber reduce by approximately 50%, leaving a final height of 14-15 meters and install a cobra brace, leaving the existing brace in situ. (TPO/BD/1974/12).
Parish Council Comments: Subject to the Tree Officer’s report
No Consent required.
ENFORCEMENTS
APPEALS