AGENDA
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO ATTEND THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING ON 21 NOVEMBER 2022 AT 7.30PM IN THE LIONEL RIGBY ROOM AT THE VILLAGE CENTRE, ROGERS LANE, STOKE POGES, SL2 4LP
Julie Simmonds
Clerk
16 November 2022
AGENDA
063/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.
064/PL/22 Apologies for Absence
065/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.
066/PL/22 Minutes
Approval of the Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on 17 October 2022 (previously circulated)
067/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.
068/PL/22 Planning Decisions, Enforcements and Appeals.
District Decisions made since the last Planning Committee Meeting. See Appendix 3.
069/PL/22 Correspondence.
Slough Multifuel Project – Letter to be circulated at the meeting.
070/PL/22 Meeting Equipment
To discuss whether we need further equipment to run the planning meetings efficiently. To decide.
071/PL/22 Neighbourhood Plan
Updates and to make any decisions following scoping meetings.
072/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.
073/PL/22 Outstanding Enforcements See Appendix 4.
074/PL/22 Next meeting date: 12 December 2022
APPENDIX 1
DELEGATED DECISIONS
APPENDIX 2
NEW PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
PL/22/3720/TP Clevehurst Lodge, Gerrards Cross Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4EJ
T1 incencse cedar – fell (TPO/SBDC/2008/12)
PL/21/3790/FA Land to the rear of 35 Penn Meadow, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4EB
AMENDED PLANS
Erection of dwellinghouse, 1 meter boundary fence, access gate and new vehicular access to Bells Hill.
PL/22/2742/FA Ambleside, Wexham Street, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL3 6NW
Single storey side and rear extension.
PL/22/3494/FA Barton Spinney, Church Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4NZ
Demolition of existing garage/shed and roofs to garage areas, erection of a single storey side extension, single storey rear extension and replacing all windows similar as existing.
PL/22/3464/FA 99 Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LP
Flat green roofed double garage with associated works and retaining walls.
PL/22/3520/FA Top Cottage, Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PX
Part single, part two storey side and rear extension, demolition of garage and construction of garage with a space above.
PL/22/3679/KA Manor House, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PG
T1 conifer – fell (Stoke Park Conservation Area).
PL/22/3599/FA 105 Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LP
Two storey dwelling with detached single storey garage to front and outbuilding to rear.
PL/22/3670/FA 24 Clevehurst Close, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4EP
Part two, part first floor side, part two, part single storey rear, single storey side and front porch extensions, new dormer to rear roof space.
PL/22/3816/TP 13 Freemans Close, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4ER
TP7, TP8, TP9 and TP10 birch – reduction and thinning (TPO No. 12, 2003).
AMENDED PLANS
TREE PRESEERVATION ORDER
APPENDIX 3
PLANNING DECISIONS
PL/22/2820/FA – Officer – Murtaza Poptani
Address: 21 Freemans Close Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire SL2 4ER
Part single/part two storey side/front extension and changes to windows and doors.
Parish Comments: – No Comment
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.
Hereby Permits
PL/22/2280/FA – Officer – Alex Armour
Address: 6 Penn Meadow Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire SL2 4EB
Proposal: Erection of detached dwelling; part demolition and single storey rear extension to existing dwelling with associated vehicular access and hardstanding.
Highways: In terms of parking, I am aware that the proposed 2-bedroom dwelling would require 2 spaces, and the existing 4-bedroom dwelling would require 3 spaces to be provided.
Parish Comments: – Object: TR (d) not enough parking provision for the property and would result in on-street parking.
Hereby Refuses Permission
PL/22/2821/FA – Officer – Murtza Poptani
Address: Oakside Duffield Lane Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire SL2 4AH
Proposal: Part two storey / part first floor front extension, front porch canopy and loft conversion with rear dormer and 2 side rooflights.
Parish Comments: – No objection:
Property has nesting birds that would need to be considered and on the boarder of the Green belt.
Property is a front extension with loft conversion. Not over-dominate compared to surrounding properties.
Herby Permits
PL/22/2874/FA – Officer – Murtaza Poptani
Address: The Garden House Wexham Street Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire SL3 6PA
Proposal: First floor side extension and internal alterations.
Parish Comments: – No comment
Hereby Permits
PL/22/2956/FA – Officer – David Howells
Address: 9 Fircroft Close Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire SL2 4DS
Proposal: Hip to gable roof extension with second rear facing dormer (to match existing); part single part two storey side extension; single storey rear extension; associated landscaping.
Parish Comments: – No comment
Hereby Permits
PL/22/3019/FA – Officer – Hugo Woodley
Address: 1 Freemans Close Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire SL2 4ER
Proposal: Single storey rear extension with roof lanterns and an addition of a roof lantern over the existing side extension
Parish Comments: – No comment
Hereby Permits
PL/22/2531/FA – Officer – David Howells
Address: Aramghar Park Road Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire SL2 4PJ
Proposal: Part two storey, part single storey side, single storey rear and single storey side extensions, the addition of nine rooflights to the front elevation (Amendment to planning permission 17/01231/FUL). Planning previously submitted
On greenbelt
Garden Trust – proposed development affecting a site listed by Historic England (HE) on their Register of Parks and Gardens. Application site sits to the north-west of the Grade II Registered Park and Garden for Stoke Park and is part of the encroachment of housing around the perimeter of the park.
This application seeks amendments to a previous application 17/01231/FUL. We have reviewed our correspondence and would like to express that we feel it is regrettable that we were not consulted on the previous application on this site despite the application site sitting so close to the RPG boundary. However, we have reviewed the application and note that the planning permission has already been granted for alterations. Therefore, if the LPA are minded to grant consent to this amended application and are confident that the revised fenestration does not result in light emittance and reflection to the RPG, the Gardens Trust has no comment to make.
Archaeological – no comments
Parish Comments: – Object – Previous comments still apply which were: – Object subject to the 50% Green Belt Rules as we believe that this is already developed to its maximum or over!
Also, R8 (c) The development will impact the night skies with increased lighting and floodlighting within the property.
Hereby Permits
PL/22/3018/VRC – Officer Hannah Darley
Address: Willows Stoke Court Drive Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire SL2 4LU
Proposal: Variation of condition 4 (approved plans) of planning permission PL/21/3212/FA (Demolition of existing garage and single storey element. Proposed single storey extension with accommodation in the roof space, balcony to rear elevation, 4 roof lights and 3 dormer windows. Alterations to main roof.) to allow for changes to garage layout and an increase in the garage loft accommodation.
Parish Comments: – Object – Our Previous comments apply.
WITHDRAWN
PL/22/3014/FA – Officer – Hugo Woodley
Address: 7 Willow Park Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire SL2 4ES
Proposal: Single storey side extension
Parish Comments: – Object – HP11 (a) The building does not harmonise with the rest of the property as previous extension have been made to the property PL/22/3018/VRC
Hereby Permits
PL/22/1385/FA 18 Hazell Way, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4DD
Two storey rear extension.
Parish Comments:- Object Policies EP3 & EP5 (a) & (b) apply.
Hereby Permits
PL/21/3484/FA Stoke House, Grays Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks,
Listed Building Consent for conversion and change of use to 9 apartments (Use Class C3), single storey rear extension, lowering of side roof pitch to facilitate roof top balcony, 3 front, 3 rear and 2 side dormer windows and relocation of 1 rear dormer window, 1 front and 2 side rooflights, new front hand rails, glass balustrade to side veranda, changes to windows and doors, internal alterations including new openings and blocking of openings, removal of staircase and insertion of lift, cycle store, repairs to boundary wall, new gates and landscaping.
Parish Comments:- No comment other than we would expect the developer to comply with the listed building requirements.
Hereby Permits
PL/21/3485/HB Stoke House, Grays Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks,
Listed Building Consent for conversion and change of use to 9 apartments (Use Class C3), single storey rear extension, lowering of side roof pitch to facilitate roof top balcony, 3 front, 3 rear and 2 side dormer windows and relocation of 1 rear dormer window, 1 front and 2 side rooflights, new front hand rails, glass balustrade to side veranda, changes to windows and doors, internal alterations including new openings and blocking of openings, removal of staircase and insertion of lift, cycle store, repairs to boundary wall, new gates and landscaping.
Parish Comments:- We support the comments from the Heritage Group regarding the Listed Building which are:-
Proposed dormer windows at second floor – these are an intrusive feature and would detract from the uncluttered simple roofscape
· Loss of the lantern light over the stairwell – whilst this is modern, I do consider that this is an important feature to the significance of the building
· Large lantern lights proposed on the flat roof – these would be seen in views and would detract from the architectural profile of the building and would cause loss of historic fabric
· Internally obscuring chimneys breasts with kitchen units and bathroom units. These are principal features of a room and should not be masked by modern day appliances
· I would want to see a window schedule to ensure that all pre-1948 windows are preserved in situ, with shutter boxes refurbished and retained in order to provide thermal insulation during the night and during the darker winter months. This should include any proposed alterations to windows
· As part of the submission we will require full details of all building services, new fixtures and fittings. Changes to the 2nd floor ceiling should be avoided as sufficient head height already exists.
Hereby Grants Listed Building Consent.
PL/22/3002/TP – Officer – Richard Garnett
Address: Mirbeck School Lane Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire SL2 4QA
Proposal: T1 Oak – Crown reduction (reduce/reshape) by 5m-6m and 20% crown thinning with 7m crown lift from ground level (small lower branches over drive. (SBDC TPO 1997/22).
Parish Comments: – No comment subject to the tree officers report.
Hereby Grants Consent
PL/22/3102/FA – Officer – Murtaza Poptani
Address: Greentyles Duffield Lane Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire SL2 4AH
Proposal: Part single/part two storey side and rear extension and porch.
Parish Comments: – Object – over developed
H9 (b) The proposal is over dominant and obtrusive.
Hereby Permits
PL/22/0492/FA Rotherfield, Gerrards Cross Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4EJ
Part two storey/part single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, attached double garage to front, hip to gable front roof extension, gable to hid side roof alteration, 4 front and 3 rear dormers in existing roof and changes to windows.
Parish Comments:- Object. Previous comments apply, which were:- Object: Policies EP3 (a), (b) & (c), H9 (a) & (b) 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 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.
We believe that this house is of merit (NDNA) in the street scene and is irreplaceable, should this development be approved we believe it will act as a precursor to further similar applications.
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/22/2795/FA – Officer – Murtaz Poptani
Address: Oakmeade Park Road Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire SL2 4PG
Proposal: Erection of 2 portacabins as temporary structures plus 1 security structure (part retrospective)
Two objections from neighbours
The portacabin dates of the application have passed. So is the application a request to keep the portacabin permanently? The portacabins are already constructed and in place.
Parish Comments: – Object – GB2 (g) The temporary buildings detracts from the character and amenities of its surroundings or the locality
EP3 (d) The proposed extensions to existing buildings does not reflect the form and design of the buildings.
Policy H12 (C) – The dwelling is being used to house non-relatives and potentially sublet.
Hereby Refuses Permission
PL/22/3147/FA New Cottage, Templewood Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4AN
Erection of front boundary wall and gates, extension of vehicular crossover, widening of access and extension of parking area.
Parish Comments:- No Comment
Hereby Permits
ENFORCEMENTS
PL/22/3430/EU Pinewood Nurseries, Wexham Street, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL3 6NB
Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing uses of and office and former wash bay building (now used for storage).
APPEALS
PL/21/3871/FA Land adjacent to Home Farm Barn, School Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4QA
Construction of new dwelling.
Parish Comment: – Object. We refer to the previous application number 14/00549/FUL where the agreed conditions were that this piece of land should be made into a significantly enhanced habitat by virtue of flowers and wild plants etc. which it has not! Polices GB1, GB2 and GB3 all apply along with paragraph 13 of the NPPF.
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. The application site is located within the Metropolitan Green Belt wherein there is a general presumption against inappropriate development except in very special circumstances and would cause harm to the openness of the Green Belt and the purposes of including land within it by virtue of the increase in the density of housing, and the associated siting of domestic paraphernalia, permanent boundary treatments, curtilage buildings, and an increase in the intensity at which the site would be used, including vehicular movements 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
Appeal Notice 11/10/22 written reps by 15 November 2022.