AGENDA
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO ATTEND THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING ON 20 FEBRUARY 2023 AT 7.30PM IN THE LIONEL RIGBY ROOM AT THE VILLAGE CENTRE, ROGERS LANE, STOKE POGES, SL2 4LP
Julie Simmonds
Clerk
15 February 2023
AGENDA
099/PL/23 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.
100/PL/23 Apologies for Absence
101/PL/23 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.
102/PL/23 Minutes
Approval of the Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on 16 January 2023 (previously circulated)
103/PL/23 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.
104/PL/23 Planning Decisions, Enforcements and Appeals.
District Decisions made since the last Planning Committee Meeting. See Appendix 3.
104/PL/23 Correspondence.
Future Land Sales explanation from officer at County, to discuss and decide any action.
106/PL/23 Meeting Equipment
To discuss whether we need further equipment to run the planning meetings efficiently. To decide.
107/PL/23 Neighbourhood Plan
Updates and to make any decisions following scoping meetings.
108/PL/23 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.
109/PL/23 Outstanding Enforcements See Appendix 4.
110/PL/23 Next meeting date: 20 March 2023
APPENDIX 1
DELEGATED DECISIONS
APPENDIX 2
NEW PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
PL/22/3954/FA 7 Hazell Way, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4BN
Demolition of detached side garage, erection of single storey side and first floor rear extensions.
PL/22/4083/FA Stoke Green Farmhouse, Stoke Green, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4HN
Single storey ground floor rear extension.
PL/23/0004/FA The South Buckinghamshire Golf Course, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PJ
The Construction of two outdoor all weather floodlit padel tennis courts.
PL/23/0036/FA 16 Home Farm Way, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL3 6NZ
Single storey front and rear and first floor side extensions, an additional door to side elevation, removal of existing cladding and replace with vertical hanging tiles to match existing property, changes to windows and doors.
PL/23/0055/FA 42 Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LF
Single storey rear extension, attached side outbuilding, relocation of entrance to front elevation with new porch canopy and changes to windows and doors.
PL/23/0132/FA Pattroyan, Farthing Green Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4JJ
First floor side extension and roof to match ground floor and conversion of existing garage to a living space.
PL/23/3790/FA Land adjacent to The Plough Inn, Wexham Street, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL3 6NJ
Two pairs of semi-detached houses with vehicular and pedestrian access.
PL/23/0226/FA The Lodge, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PJ
Part single/part two storey rear extension following demolition of existing extensions.
PL/23/0280/FA 16 Duffield Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4AB
Remodelling of existing dwelling with 2 storey extensions to the front, side and rear, additional side windows and rooflights and front canopy.
PL/23/0281/FA 16 Duffield Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4AB
Remodelling of rear garden (part retrospective).
PL/23/0404/KA Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens, Church lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PB
T11 Cherry. – fell to ground level. T23 Sycamore – remove hazard beam at 7m to south to a secondary suitable growth point. T46 Lawson Cypress – fell to ground level. T47 Lawson Cypress – fell to ground level. T62 Yew – remove storm damaged wood. T157 Cherry Plum – fell to ground level. T157 Silver Birth – fell to ground level. T186 Cherry – fell to ground level. T323 Laburnum – fell to ground level. T331 Crab Apple – Fell to ground level. A20 Lawson Cypress – fell to ground level. (Stoke Park Conservation Area).
PL/23/0421/FA Woodside, Templewood Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4AN
Erection of first floor side extension, outbuilding in rear garden and boundary wall to the front of the property.
PL/23/0447/FA 32 Penn Meadow, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4EB
Single storey rear/side extension with flat roof.
AMENDED PLANS
PL/22/4210VRC Autologic Systems, Brockhurst Park, Rickmans Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4AF
Variation of condition 8 (approved plans) of pp PL/19/3391/DE (Application for reserved matters following outline pp 17/01996/OUT Redevelopment of site to provide three detached dwellings with detached garages) for access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) to allow for changes to landscaping and the addition of fencing, brick walls and gates.
Amendments to proposed boundary treatments.
TREE PRESEERVATION ORDER
TPO/2022/0006/SOUTH Land at Meadow View, Duffield Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4AH
Tree Preservation Order 2022, No 0006 of 2022 South, Notice of Confirmation
APPENDIX 3
PLANNING DECISIONS
PL/22/3829/VRC Spring Cottage, Stoke Wood, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4AU
Variation of condition 11 (approved plans) of PP PL/21/4616/FA (Demolition of existing house and erection of new dwelling) to allow repositioning of new dwelling and changes to design.
Parish Comments: – Object. Building a new house and leaving the existing is contrary to GB11. We have insufficient information because there is no location plan showing where the proposed house will be sited. Should the council be minded to approving the variation who will ensure the existing house is demolished and the plot not subdivided.
Herby Permits
PL/22/3203/FA 1 Elderfield Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4DE
Part two storey/ part single storey side/rear extension, front porch, loft conversion with side dormer window and 2 front, 2 rear and 1 side roof lights, changes to doors and windows.
Parish Comments:- Object. We refer to a previous application PL/22/0653/FA which was withdrawn. We believe that our comments also apply to this new application which were:-
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.
We still believe the above applies particulary H9, H11 and EP3 and we have grave concerns about the 7 windows which will overlook number 3 Elderfield Road. We believe the proposed will have a detrimental effect and they will lose all of the privacy into their property and feel Appendix 7.2 and 7.3 apply. The proposed would be over dominant on the street scene and because it is on top of a hill it will look down into several other properties in addition to number 3.
WITHDRAWN
PL/22/2633/FA The Clock House, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PE
Erection of outbuilding following demolition of pool shed and billiards room outbuilding.
Parish Comments:- No Comment other than ensuring this conforms to the Green Belt 50% rules.
Hereby Permits
PL/22/2634/HB The Clock House, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PE
Listed Building Consent for: – Erection of outbuilding following demolition of pool shed and billiards room outbuilding.
Parish Comments:- No Comment other than ensuring this conforms to the Green Belt 50% rules.
Herby Permits
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.
Parish Comments:- Object, our previous comments apply which were:-
Object, Policies EP3, H9 (a) & (b) and H11apply, along with the NPPF section 12 paragraph 127 (c).
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 to the detriment of its appearance and character and contrary to the content of the South Bucks Townscape Character Study. Which refers to informal asymmetrical architectural style properties under page 158 section 11.45.
The current usage of the access drive/track is limited and the potential of vehicle usage if allowed will entirely overload capacity. TR5(c) & H11 (e) apply.
The above policies all still apply as well as the NPPF section 16 – 184, 185, 190 & 193 and the Core Strategy Section 8.
This property is subject to an NDHA, Top Cottage and Little Chesters have group value under an NDHA, therefore this development would significantly harm the NDHA pairing meaning this group value would no longer exist!
We do feel that buildings of such value are a rarity and therefore should be persevered. The internal alterations are just as important as the external alterations in this case as such things as fireplaces for example are a reflection of an Arts and Crafts style house.
We note there is no ecology or biodiversity report attached to this application. The area of proposed development sits with in the area CP9 therefore we believe it is necessary to thoroughly assess any negative impacts.
The applicant has failed to acknowledge that this dwelling along with Little Chesters are a paired NDHA, great importance has been added to the pairing, the application is miss leading. We also note that this proposal is a 300% increase on the existing footprint, such an increase would detract from the pairing and the increase would mean that the pairing is at odds with the balance of two Arts and Crafts designed houses.
No Ecology Report has been submitted with the application. As such, there is insufficient information to demonstrate that the proposal would conserve and enhance biodiversity; the application is therefore contrary to policy CP9 of the South Bucks Core Strategy (adopted February 2011) and the requirements of the NPPF and NPPG.
Herby Permits
PL/22/4425/FA 1 Wakefield Crescent, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4DF
Loft conversions with side dormers. (Retrospective)
No Parish Comments as only just received before being withdrawn.
WITHDRAWN
PL/22/4139/FA March Cottage, Bells Hill, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4DY
Part two, part first floor side/rear extension, new entrance door and front porch extension and window/door alterations, the addition of a roof light to rear elevation and removal of existing car port and the removal of the front elevation roof light.
Parish Comments:- No Objection subject to the Green Belt 50% rules.
Hereby Permits
PL/22/4288/FUL 3 Home Farm Way, Wexham, Bucks, SL3 6NZ
First floor side extension and ground floor store conversion to habitable space.
Parish Comments: – No Comment
Herby Permits
PL/22/4092/FA Hornbeam Cottage, Rickmans Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4AF
Single storey side extension and alteration of roof line to change from hip to gable with the addition of a dormer window to north elevation.
Parish Comments: – No Comment
WITHDRAWN
PL/23/0420/FA Moonraker, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PJ
Erection of outbuildings for the care and rehabilitation of small animals including reptiles, marsupials, flightless birds and small mammals (Part Retrospective).
No Parish Comments as only just received before being withdrawn.
WITHDRAWN
PL/22/4293/TP 17 Freemans Close, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4ER
T1 Lime – remove (TPO/SBDC/2003/12)
Parish Comments: – No Objection subject to the Tree Officer report
Hereby Grants Consent
PL/22/4341/TP 32 Freemans Close, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4ER
T1 Scots Pine – fell; T2 Scots Pine – fell: T3 Scots Pine – fell. (SBDC, TPO No 12, 2003, G7)
Parish Comments: – Object to the loss of three perfectly healthy trees, there is no information to that they are not healthy so we refer to the Tree Officers report.
Hereby Refuses Consent.
PL/22/4342/TP 6 Fircroft Close, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4DS
T1 Douglas Fir Tree – Remove lower limb (SBDC TPO No. 12, 1974)
Parish Comments:- No Objection subject to the Tree Officers report.
Hereby Grants Consent
PL/22/4050/PNE The Lodge, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PJ
NOV 22 – Notification under the town and country planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, part 1 of schedule 2 Class A for a Single storey rear extension (depth extending from the original wall of 8.0 meters, maximum heigh 3.0 meteres, eaves height 2.8 meters.
WITHDRAWN
Pl/22/4037/SA The Lodge, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PJ
DEC 22 – Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed 2 storey rear extension.
WITHDRAWN
PL/22/3946/SA The Lodge, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PJ
NOV 22 – Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear infill extension.
WITHDRAWN
PL/22/4038/SA The Lodge, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PJ
DEC 22 – Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey side extension.
Hereby Certify.
ENFORCEMENTS
APPEALS
PL/22/2537/FA Boundary Meadow, Collum Green Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4BB
Erection of new dwelling following demolition of existing house and outbuildings.
Parish Comments: – Object, our previous comments apply which were: –
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 Collum Green Road, 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 terms 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.
In addition to the previous comments, we refer you to the NPPF Paragraph 145 (d) & (g). Also, the Ecology reports show that bats were present in the roof of the house which sadly has now been demolished, we would like to know what provision has been made to re-house those bats which should have been protected.
The Parish Council is in the process of compiling its Neighbourhood Plan along with a list of potential NDHA properties and this house was on the list!!!
Hereby Refuse Permission
Written Reps by 14/3/23
PL/22/3359/PAHAS Heatherset, Farthing Green Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4JH
Notification under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, Amendment to Part 1 of Schedule 2 Class AA for additional storey to existing dwellinghouse (maximum height increase 2.7 meters)
Parish Comments: – Object. Totally out of keeping, Policies GB10 (a) (b) (c) & (d) apply as well as EP3.
By way of design, in the context of the sites surroundings, the proposed replacement dwelling and gates 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 (adopted March 1999) 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.
This property is already extended and we would ask that you are mindful of the Green Belt 50% rules.
Hereby Refuses Prior Approval Permission
Written Reps under Householder Appeals Service.