Stoke Poges Parish Council

Planning Committee - Meeting Minutes

Monday 17th October 2022

Table Of Contents

Introduction

MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON17 OCTOBER 2022 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 Rawlings

In Attendance:- Mrs J Simmonds (Clerk)

Also Present:- One Member of public              

Agenda Items

051/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.

One member of public attended to listen to comments made on application PL/22/3203/FA.

052/PL/22 Apologies for Absence

APOLOGIES were received from Cllr Carter, Mr Harris and Cllr Knox-Scott.

053/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.

None

054/PL/22 Minutes

RESOLVED to approve the Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on 15 August 2022 which were signed by the Chairman.

NOTED that the September 2022 meeting was cancelled due to National Mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.          

055/PL/22 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.

056/PL/22 NOTED Planning Decisions, Enforcements and Appeals.

District Decisions made since the last Planning Committee Meeting.  See Appendix 3.

057/PL/22 Correspondence.

None

058/PL/22 Meeting Equipment

To discuss whether we need further equipment to run the planning meetings efficiently. To defer.

059/PL/22 Neighbourhood Plan

Updates and to make any decisions following scoping meetings.

None

060/PL/22 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.

061/PL/22 NOTED Outstanding Enforcements See Appendix 4.

062/PL/22 NOTED Next meeting date:  21 November 2022

APPENDIX 1 - NOTED DELEGATED DECISIONS

PL/22/2301/FA – Officer – Murtaza Poptani

Address: 5A Pennylets Green Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire SL2 4BU

Proposal: Construction of outbuilding ancillary to property.

Parish Comments: – Object -Policy H12 (C) – The dwelling could also be sublet in the future to a non-relative.

Policy H13 (f) – The dwelling would be obtrusive and visible from connected neighbouring property on the first floor (looking from the rear to the left). The side elevation has a small window which would be against a neighbour’s boundary wall.

We assume the current outbuilding will be taken down to erect this new building.

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

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.

PL/22/2776/FA – Officer – Jeanette Collins

Address: Langdale Grays Park Road Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire SL2 4JG

Proposal: Demolition of dwellinghouse and erection of detached dwelling with parking and amenities

Objections submitted – two neighbours

Highways – no objection

Parish Comments: – Object:

Policy H9 (a) Not in keeping with the street scene.

H10 (e) – the character is not compatible to the properties within the vicinity.

GB 11 (d) Property is in greenbelt and building material should be in keeping with neighbouring properties.

EP5 (b) – the property will cause a loss of daylight to adjacent property.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

PL/22/2710/OA Wexham Springs Data Centre

Parish Comments: Stoke Poges Parish Council object to this application for several reasons

This proposal is located within the Metropolitan Green Belt and within the Framewood Conservation Area. The developers have requested a considerable increase in area to replace the current 11,000sq m (118,400 sq. ft) of office floor space with a data centre of 60,000sq m (645,840 sq. ft) and additional plant areas and parking.  This increase is double the size of the original proposal therefore misleading. As the proposal is now bigger than originally proposed this will lead to an increase in noise and heat emissions. The proposed height of the building is higher that the tallest trees therefore its visibility will impact on the openness of the Greenbelt.

The proposal offers an area as a nature reserve, there has been no information on how this will be accessed by local residents and not attract people generally wanting to use this space leading to an increase in traffic.

We do not believe that any special circumstances have been met for a development of this size.

APPENDIX 2 - NEW PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

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.

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

PL/22/3260/VRC 99 Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LP

Variation of condition 18 (approved plans) of PP PL/22/1796/VRC – Variation of condition 17 (approved plans of PP PL/22/0466/FA (Demolition of 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 to allow for: alterations to the roof to include rooflights and dormer windows.

Parish Comments:- Object.  This property has already had a previous planning application PL/21/2797/FA turned down.  We believe the comments we made still apply to this current application which were:-

Object Policies C1, EP3 and 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.  We note there is no SUDS report – NPPF 156.  This proposal would be likely to act as a precursor for similar types of development which the local authority would find it increasingly difficult to resist.

We would draw your attention to the Officers refusal comments regarding application PL/21/2797/FA which we feel still apply to this current application, his comments were:-

Having regard to the scale and bulky appearance of the proposed dwelling, it is considered that in terms of height, scale, form and design it represents a form of development incompatible with, and unsympathetic to, the character and appearance of neighbouring development. The proposed dwelling would appear overscale and out of keeping in the street scene, in conflict with the principles set out in policies EP3 and H9 of the South Bucks District Local Plan (1999) and failing to accord with advice in the National Planning Policy Framework (2021). 2. The scale and bulk of the proposed dwelling would result in a form of development that would appear overscale and out of keeping with the area in which it is set, and the excessive depth of span, use of a flat crown roof and high eaves line are significant elements that contribute to the inappropriately bulky appearance of the proposal. The proposed dwelling would therefore fail to maintain or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, but rather would detract from the significance of the heritage asset. The harm to the heritage asset is considered ‘less than substantial harm’ having regard to the fact that the development is restricted to a single residential curtilage within the Conservation Area, however no public benefit has been identified sufficient to outweigh the harm that would be caused. The proposed development therefore conflicts with guidance set out in Section 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2021) and fails to accord with policy C1 of the South Bucks District Local Plan (1999).

It is our view that this new application for a variation looks remarkably similar to the refused application.  With regard the accommodation in the roof we feel Appendix 7.2 and 7.3 apply and have grave concerns about the overlooking and privacy aspect.  We also believe Appendix 2 applies.

PL/22/2802/FA 5 Chapel Cottages, Chapel Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4QL

Demolition of existing garage, outbuildings and garden structures and erection of single storey dwellinghouse.

Parish Comments:-  Object Policy GB1 (i) & (ii) apply.  This is totally out of keeping with its surroundings and the street scene,  Can we draw your attention to the Core Strategy Core Policy 9 which applies.

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.

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.

PL/22/3245/FA Hollybush Farm, Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4QN

Demolition of existing single storey front elevation porch, first floor side extension, conversion of a garage to living space and alterations and changes to window and doors.

Parish Comments:- No Comments, however this property is already extended and we would ask that you are mindful of the Green Belt 50% rules.

PL/22/3295/FA 8 Elderfield Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4DE

Part garage conversion to living space with change to middle side window.

Parish Comments:- Object, Policy H12 (e).  This could easily be sub-let rather than used for a relative or employee.

PL/22/3369/FA Seven Latches, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PG

Demolition and reconstruction of roof including height increase, loft conversion to habitable space, garage conversion to habitable space, changes to windows and doors.

Parish Comments:- No Comment.

AMENDED PLANS

TREE PRESERVATION ORDER

APPENDIX 3 - NOTED PLANNING DECISIONS

PL/22/2136/FA Fernlea, Church Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PB

Extension to the rear of the existing garage.

Planning Comments – No comment

Hereby Permits

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 by 4m.  Yew (T8) – Reduce by 50% (4m) and reshape.  Sycamore (t10) x 2 – Fell. (Stoke Poges Conservation Area).

Planning Comments – No comment. No felling of trees involved. However, arborist repot advised.

No TPO’s required, continue.

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 lift to approx. 8m (TPO/SBDC/2008/12).

Planning Comments – Object

Approach taken and comments consistent with previous felling requests not supported by TPO/ Arborist or Tree Surgeon reports.

Hereby Grants Consent

PL/22/0212/FA Brimmers, Farthing Green Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4JH

Single storey front extension, garage and new roof with 7 side rooflights.

Parish Comments: – Object, The Drawings are insufficient, and we spent lots of time trying to read them: –

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/22/1796/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.

Parish Comments – Object

Approach taken and comments consistent with original planning request response for PL/22/0466/FA as the new proposal increases the building size and its dominance.

One letter of objection from a neighbour.

Hereby Permits

PL/22/1405/FA Top Cottage, Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges, Buck, SL2 4PX

Part two storey/part single storey side/rear extensions, single storey front and side extensions, enclosure of front porch.

Parish Comments: – Object, our previous comments still 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 pending blue, 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.

WITHDRAWN

PL/22/2234/FA Hillsborough, Duffield Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4AH

Two storey side and rear extension, 1st floor side extension, single storey front porch extension, loft conversion including rear dormers and rooflights to the front and sides.

Parish Comments: – Object, Over-dominant. 

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. We believe this proposal will be to the detriment of the character and contrary to the content of the South Bucks Townscape Character Study.

WITHDRAWN

PL/21/3212/FA Willows, Stoke Court Drive, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LU

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.

Parish Comments: – No Comment.

Herby Permits

PL/22/2168/FA 29 Pennylets Green, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4BU

Demolition of outbuilding, proposed garden room, rear façade alterations and associated works.

Planning Comments – No comment

Hereby Permits

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.

Planning Comments – No comment

Hereby Permits

PL/22/2523/FA Witterings, Gerrards Cross Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4EZ

Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing outbuilding, alternations to front porch and window at front/side elevation.

Parish Comments: – No Comment

Hereby Permits

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

PL/22/2410/FA Four Pennies, Lakeside Drive, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LX

Roof extension and construction of first floor balcony.

Parish Comments: – No Comment

Hereby Permits

PL/22/2362/FA 24 Deans Close, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4JX

Vehicular access and hardstanding to front of property.

Planning Comments – No comment

Hereby Permits

PL/22/2623/FA Beltrees, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PA

First floor side extension.

Parish Comments: – Object. 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) We believe that this will be contrary to the Green Belt 50% rules.

Hereby Permits

PL/22/1769/FA Martins Plain, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PH

Entrance gates with brick piers and walls (resubmission of PP 17/00326/FUL)

Parish Comments: – Object, our previous comments still apply which were: –

Object, Policies GB1, EP3 (a), (c), (d), (e), & (f), EP4 (b), H9 (a), (b) & (d), GB13, TR 5 (b) & (c) all apply!!!

The proposed front boundary wall, if permitted, would result in a visually intrusive road-side 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 of the street scene.  As such it is considered that this element of the proposal is contrary to policy EP3 of the SBD local plan.

In addition to previous comments, we note that the re-submission is taller than the previous application and this gives us further reasons to object. the proposed development constitutes inappropriate development in the Green Belt which by definition is harmful to the Green Belt. No very special circumstances exist in this case sufficient to warrant an exception to Green Belt policy. As such the proposal is contrary to policies GB1, GB11 and EP3 of the South Bucks District Local Plan (adopted March 1999) and section 13 (Protecting Green Belt Land) of the NPPF (2019)

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.

Parish Comments – Object – (GB1 applies. Current enforcement ES/22/00127/COU in place. Greenbelt comment B)

Approach taken – This represents residential infill in greenbelt and appears to be an attempt to construct an outbuilding that can later be changed to residential use and re-developed.

Hereby Refuse Permission

PL/22/2248/FA 10 Clevehurst Close, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4EP

Proposed single storey side extension, garage conversion, garage new build and associated works.

Parish Comments: -No Comment

WITHDRAWN

PL/22/2495/FA Stoke Green Farmhouse, Stoke Green, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4HN

Two storey side/rear infill extension with internal alterations including relocation of downstairs cloakroom, changes to layout and refurbishment of ceilings.

Parish Comments: – No Comment

Hereby Permits

PL/22/2496/HB Stoke Green Farmhouse, Stoke Green, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4HN

Listed Building Consent for: – Two storey side/rear infill extension with internal alterations including relocation of downstairs cloakroom, changes to layout and refurbishment of ceilings

Parish Comments: – No Comment

Hereby Grants Listed Building Consent

PL/22/2625/FA 10 Pennylets Green, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4BT

Widening existing vehicular access.

Parish Comments: – No Comment

Hereby Permits

PL/22/1830/FA Land adjacent to 29 Decies Way, Stoke Poges, Bucks     

Erection of a detached dwelling house.

Parish Comments – Object

Approach taken – There is conditional approval for a chalet bungalow. These plans are for an increase to 2 stories and additional roof space living. This was previously refused planning, so our comments remain.

One letter of objection from a neighbour

Hereby Refuse Permission

PL/22/2045/FA Oakmeade, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PG

Construction of decking around proposed pool.

Parish Comments: – No Comment

Hereby Permits

PL/21/4297/FA King & King, Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PW

Change of use of ground floor to residential flat with associated changes to doors and windows.

Parish Comments: – Object we believe it to be a community asset.  Policy S4 applies.

WITHDRAWN

PL/22/2043/FA Oakmeade, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PG

Garage conversion to living space, new side velux window, replacement decking to accommodate leisure pool and changes to doors and windows (park retrospective)

Planning Comments – No comment

Hereby Permits

PL/22/0706/EU Grays Meadow, Grays Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4JG

Certificate of Lawfulness for existing and mixed use comprising of commercial car sales, storage and repair of vehicles and residential.

Hereby Certify

PL/22/2301/FA 5A Pennylets Green Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire SL2 4BU

Construction of outbuilding ancillary to property.

Parish Comments: – Object -Policy H12 (C) – The dwelling could also be sublet in the future to a non-relative.

Policy H13 (f) – The dwelling would be obtrusive and visible from connected neighbouring property on the first floor (looking from the rear to the left). The side elevation has a small window which would be against a neighbour’s boundary wall.

We assume the current outbuilding will be taken down to erect this new building.

Hereby Permits

ENFORCEMENTS

APPEALS

Meeting ended at 9.28pm