Planning Committee - Meeting Minutes
Monday 9th December 2024
Table Of Contents
Introduction
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 9 DECEMBER 2024 AT 7.30PM IN THE LIONEL RIGBY ROOM AT THE VILLAGE CENTRE, ROGERS LANE, STOKE POGES, SL2 4LP.
Present: Cllr Crocker (Chair), Cllr Bassi, Cllr Finan & Mr Harris.
In Attendance: Mrs J Simmonds (Clerk)
Absent: Mr Wilson
Agenda Items
089/PL/24 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. None.
090/PL/24 Apologies for Absence
APOLOGIES were received from Cllr Carter.
091/PL/24 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
092/PL/24 Minutes
RESOLVED to approve the Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on 18 November 2024 which were signed by the Chairman.
093/PL/24 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.
094/PL/24 NOTED Planning Decisions, Enforcements and Appeals.
District Decisions made since the last Planning Committee Meeting. See Appendix 3.
095//PL/24 Councillors/Members Update
Cllr Bassi asked if we could speak to planning and ask them to give reasons for approval as well as reasons for non- approval. Clerk to ask Cllr Egleton.
096/PL/24 Correspondence.
NOTED Copy of letter sent to planning committee members regarding Rotherfield.
097/PL/24 Neighbourhood Plan
Clerk updated that the examiner questions had been answered, just waiting now for their response.
098/PL/24 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.
099/PL/24 NOTED Outstanding Enforcements See Appendix 4.
100/PL/24 NOTED Next meeting date: 20 January 2025
Meeting ended at 8.22pm
APPENDIX 1
APPENDIX 2
NEW PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
PL/24/3349/FA Stenthorp, Stoke Wood, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4AU
Two storey front, first floor side and single storey rear extensions, the addition of three rear dormers, roof lights to the rear, front and side elevations and part garage conversion to living accommodation.
Parish Comments: Object our previous comments on the last application PL/24/1573/FA still apply to this application and were:
Parish Comments: Object policies GB1, EP3, H9 and Appendix 8, (5 & 6) 6.1 of the Local Plan 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 would like to draw your attention to the Stoke Poges Design and Guidance Codes of the Neighbourhood Plan September 2023 section Boundary Treatments on page 72.
LB 03 Design Codes - Scale, massing and roofscape.
This has now been completed via regulation 14. Which can be found on our website.
4. Decision-making
48. Local planning authorities may give weight to relevant policies in emerging plans according to:
(a) the stage of preparation of the emerging plan (the more advanced its preparation, the greater the weight that may be given).
(b) the extent to which there are unresolved objections to relevant policies (the less significant the unresolved objections, the greater the weight that may be given); and
c) the degree of consistency of the relevant policies in the emerging plan to this Framework (the closer the policies in the emerging plan to the policies in the Framework, the greater the weight that may be given).
Also, there are many inconsistencies in the report from Arbitec. The address is wrong in the report. It says that you cannot see the property from the road, but you actually can! It says there are no trees on site with TPO’s but in fact according to the Tree Officer Mr Garnett there are several trees with TPO’s on this site. We also worry that the Green Belt 50% rules will apply.
PL/24/3334/FA Wood End, Stoke Wood, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4AU
Demolition of existing house and replacement of dwelling home with cycle, refuse and parking provisions provided.
Parish Comments: Object policies GB1, EP3, H9 and Appendix 8, (5 & 6) 6.1 of the Local Plan 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 would like to draw your attention to the Stoke Poges Design and Guidance Codes of the Neighbourhood Plan September 2023 section Boundary Treatments on page 72.
LB 03 Design Codes - Scale, massing and roofscape.
This has now been completed via regulation 14. Which can be found on our website.
4. Decision-making
48. Local planning authorities may give weight to relevant policies in emerging plans according to:
(a) the stage of preparation of the emerging plan (the more advanced its preparation, the greater the weight that may be given).
(b) the extent to which there are unresolved objections to relevant policies (the less significant the unresolved objections, the greater the weight that may be given); and
c) the degree of consistency of the relevant policies in the emerging plan to this Framework (the closer the policies in the emerging plan to the policies in the Framework, the greater the weight that may be given).
Also, Contrary to the document from Landmark section 3.5 which says there is no Neighbourhood Plan in Stoke Poges, as the above comments clearly show there is a Neighbourhood Plan.
PL/24/3471/VRC Spring Cottage, Stoke Wood, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4AU
Variation of conditions 6 (bat boxes), 7 (EPSML) and 11 (approved plans) of planning permission PL/21/4616/FA (Demolition of existing house and erection of new dwelling), and amended by PL/22/3829/VRC, to allow for changes to design and the addition of further ecological information.
Parish Comments: - No Comment.
PL/24/3143/FA Pond Cottage, Bells Hill, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4DY
Two storey side extension.
Parish Comments: -No Comment.
PL/24/3387/FA 17 Sefton Paddock, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4PT
Demolition of existing detached dwelling and erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings including on-site parking, utilising existing vehicular crossover.
Parish Comments: - Object, our previous comments on the last application number PL/23/3772/FA still apply and were:
Parish Comments: - Object. 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.
This proposal, if permitted would be likely to act as a precursor of further applications for similar types of development, which the Planning Authority would find increasingly difficult to resist.
We would like to draw your attention to the Stoke Poges Design and Guidance Codes of the Neighbourhood Plan September 2023 page 67, LB01, 1, 2, 3, & 4. Page 70, LB03. This has now been completed via regulation 14. Which can be found on our website.
4. Decision-making
48. Local planning authorities may give weight to relevant policies in emerging plans according to:
(a) the stage of preparation of the emerging plan (the more advanced its preparation, the greater the weight that may be given).
(b) the extent to which there are unresolved objections to relevant policies (the less significant the unresolved objections, the greater the weight that may be given); and
(c) the degree of consistency of the relevant policies in the emerging plan to this Framework (the closer the policies in the emerging plan to the policies in the Framework, the greater the weight that may be given).
The Ecology and Trees checklist states that they are not within 200 meters of a pre-1960 or pre 1914 building or woodland which is not true.
Also, point number 1 on the officer’s refusal for the original application still apply to this application and were:
The proposed development by reason of its poor architectural design, rationale and layout would result in a visually discordant development which would fail to provide a high-quality design that would appear appropriate within the character and scale of the surrounding area. The proposal would therefore constitute a poor form of development which fails to take the opportunity to contribute positively to making places better for people and would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the site and immediate and wider area.
PL/24/3630/KA Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens, Church Lane, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4PB
T73 Leyland cypress - remove; T74 Persian ironwood - crown reduction by 2m (approximately 30%); 2x ash - fell. (Stoke Park Conservation Area).
Parish Comments: No comment subject to the Tree Officer’s report.
AMENDED PLANS
PLANS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
TREE PRESEERVATION ORDER
NOTED APPENDIX 3
PLANNING DECISIONS
PL/24/2839/FA Parkfield House, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4PE
Single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, internal alterations including additional loft accommodation with rooflights at front and rear roof slopes.
Parish Comments: - Object. 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.
Withdrawn
PL/24/2404/FA 22 Pennylets Green, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4BT
Loft conversion, single storey side and front extensions.
Parish Comments: Object, Policies EP3 & H 11 apply. Appendix 8 of the South Bucks District Local Plan (adopted March 1999).
It is considered that the proposed dormer, by virtue of its scale, bulk and design would appear as a dominating and obtrusive feature that would be incongruous to the existing traditional roof form and surrounding developments and would as such be detrimental to the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the local area in general. The NPPF is explicit in stating that planning decisions should ensure developments will function well and add to the overall quality of the area, as well as being visually attractive as a result of good architecture in order to achieve well-designed and beautiful places. The proposed development would constitute poor design and would fail to accord with Section 12 of the NPPF, C1 of the National Design Guide and the South Bucks Residential Design Guide. The proposal also conflicts with the Design Guidance and Codes document associated with the Stoke Poges Neighbourhood Plan (submission stage).
(Pennylets Green).
There are two pairs of these small modest 2-bedroom chalet bungalows in the whole street, this potential development will double the size of the property and therefore not preserve them. They are rare and it is important to preserve them for the housing mix needs. This is clearly outlined in our Neighbourhood Plan.
We would like to draw your attention to the Stoke Poges Design and Guidance Codes of the Neighbourhood Plan September 2023 sections:
LB03 Design Codes
LB04 Design Codes
LB05 Design Codes – Housing Mix.
This has now been completed via regulation 14. Which can be found on our website.
4. Decision-making
48. Local planning authorities may give weight to relevant policies in emerging plans according to:
(a) the stage of preparation of the emerging plan (the more advanced its preparation, the greater the weight that
may be given).
(b) the extent to which there are unresolved objections to relevant policies (the less significant the unresolved objections, the greater the weight that may be given); and
c) the degree of consistency of the relevant policies in the emerging plan to this Framework (the closer the policies in the emerging plan to the policies in the Framework, the greater the weight that may be given).
Hereby Permits
PL/23/3408/FA Prestbury House, Templewood Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4DA.
Side extension to existing garage.
Parish Comments: - We believe that this property has had numerous extensions and is in the Green Belt so would like the Green Belt 50% rules to be taken in consideration.
Hereby Refuses Permission.
PL/24/2895/FA Warren Lodge, 14 Clevehurst Close, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4EP
Single storey rear and single storey front extensions.
Parish Comments: - No Comment
Hereby Permits
PL/24/3263/KA 1 Park View, Stoke Green, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4HW.
T2 Macrocarpa - reduce to give 3m clearance from house and 2m from BT line, lift to 4m over garden and drive by removing secondary growth. (Conservation Area - Stoke Green) - It is a large dominant tree in close proximity to the property - Its proximity to the property is causing anxiety and apprehension to the occupier - The tree is in danger of damaging the BT lines.
Parish Comments: No objections subject to the Tree Officers report.
No TPO Required, works granted.
PL/24/0482/FA Stoke Park Golf Club, Park Road, Stoke Poges, SL2 4PG
Retrospective application for construction of a shed for use as greenkeepers storage.
Parish Comments: We are concerned about the number of buildings going up on this GB site located in a CA.
We refer you to the ecology report and the recommendation an enhancement scheme which considers the habitat of Great Crested Newts. There is no such scheme that we can view, surely this should have been submitted.
Hereby Permits.