Planning Committee - Meeting Minutes
Monday 20th October 2025
Table Of Contents
Introduction
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING ON MONDAY 20 OCTOBER 2025 AT 7.30PM IN THE LIONEL RIGBY ROOM AT THE VILLAGE CENTRE, ROGERS LANE, STOKE POGES, SL2 4LP.
Present: Cllr Carter (Chair), Cllr Finan, Mr Harris & Cllr Wilson
Also Present: Mrs J Simmonds (Clerk)
Agenda Items
066/PL/25 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 on items on this agenda only.
None.
067/PL/25 Apologies for Absence and Acceptance.
APOLOGIES were received and accepted for Cllr Crocker and Cllr Bassi.
068/PL/25 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
069/PL/25 Minutes
RESOLVED to approve the Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on 15 September 2025 which were signed by the Chair.
070/PL/25 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.
071/PL/25 NOTED Planning Decisions, Enforcements and Appeals.
District Decisions made since the last Planning Committee Meeting. See Appendix 3.
072/PL/25 Councillors/Members Update
Local Plan, agreed to send consultant comments to all Councillors and Jason to get agreement by the end of the week.
073/PL/25 Buckinghamshire Council Complaints Procedure
NOTED and AGREED to take to Full Council to discuss and decide about Ombudsmen.
074/PL/25 Correspondence.
NOTED Have your say on Sloughs Local Plan.
075/PL/25 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.
076/PL/25 NOTED Outstanding Enforcements See Appendix 4.
077/PL/25 NOTED Next meeting date: 17 November 2025
Meeting ended at 9.27pm
APPENDIX 1
APPENDIX 2
NEW PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
PL/25/2803/TP 14 Elizabeth Way, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4LQ
Raise crown to approx. 5m by removing lower hanging pendulous growth only, over resident garden side only to 1 x Oak tree.
Parish Comments: No Comment subject to the tree officers report.
PL/25/3822/KA Stoke Park Golf Club, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4PG
Works to trees in accordance with a submitted schedule. (Stoke Park Conservation Area).
Parish Comments: No Comment subject to the tree officers report
PL/25/3027/TP 101 Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4LP
Sectional felling of T1 Pine, T2 Yew, T3 Cypress.
Parish Comments: Object. The advice from the Local Area Technician was to prune these trees sufficiently so they no longer impacted the highway, not to fell them! We object to the loss of three healthy trees and note that they have recently had TPO’s added to them and are there to enhance the Conservation Area.
PL/25/3872/FA Stoke Park Golf Club, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4PG
Temporary change of use of land to Kitchen Garden (Sui Generis) and erection of greenhouses, timber trellis fencing, landscaping and associated works for a period of three years (retrospective).
Parish Comments: Object, we believe that the trellis would detract from the openness. We notice that all applications for this site happen to be retrospective! There is no evidence to prove the removal of the temporary planning application. In the absence of a Heritage Report it is difficult to see the mitigation versus the harm in the Green Belt and Conservation Area. Once temporary permission has been granted we believe it is increasingly difficult for the Planning Authority to resist permanent permission.
PL/25/2794/FA 53 Hazell Way, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4DD
Single storey side extension, conversion of garage into habitable room, single storey rear infill extension, widening of existing dormer and internal alterations.
Parish Comments: No Comment.
PL/25/3248/FA Gayfere, Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4PW
Proposed single storey rear extension and fenestration alterations.
Parish Comments: No Comment
PL/25/3665/TP Firs Lodge, Gerrards Cross Road, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4ET
T1 Lime - Re pollard Lime tree back to previous points with a view to reducing leaf fall over Autumn. Re set pollard points to 2m lower to maintain canopy size., T2 Cedar - Crown reduce by 2m to maintain canopy spread and reduce weight on limbs as winter approaches with a view to preventing splitting limbs.
Parish Comments: No comment subject to the tree officers report.
PL/25/3140/VRC MH House, Lakeside Drive, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4LX
Variation of condition 2 (Materials), 4 (landscaping) & 14 (Drawings) attached to PL/24/1145/VRC (Variations of conditions 2 (Materials), 3 (Hard surface materials) and 14 (Approved plans) of planning permission PL/23/1510/FA (Demolition of existing property to be replaced with two new dwellings, with provisions of bin/cycle storage and parking.) to allow for changes to materials and windows.) To allow for the construction detached garages at the front of plots 1 & 2 and internal alterations and single storey extension to plot 2.
Parish Comments: Object. We refer you to the design codes within our Neighbourhood Plan which has now been adopted. LB01, LB03 & LB04 all apply.
Policies H9 and EP3 also apply.
The proposed detached double garage, by virtue of its height scale and siting, would appear unduly prominent and detrimental to the character and appearance of the street scene and the locality in general, and would therefore be contrary to Policies EP3 and H13of the SBDC Local Plan (adopted March 1999).
By virtue of its proposed scale, design and siting within the plot, the proposed detached garage building would appear as a prominent and obtrusive feature within the street scene. Given its overall height and footprint, the building would not be considered to appear very subordinate when viewed in the context of the dwelling on site and would rather appear as a competing feature not compatible with the character and amenities of the site itself, adjoining developments and the locality in general. The proposed development would result in the imposition of an alien feature such as that proposed within the local vernacular would cause further harm to the character and appearance of the street scene. As such, the proposal would be contrary to policies EP3 and H13 of the South Bucks District Local Plan (adopted March 1999, Consolidated September 2007 and February 2011), policy CP8 of the South Bucks Core Strategy (adopted February 2011), the NPPF and the National Design Guide.
The Local Plan Page 210, Appendix 8 No 4 Front Extensions, No 9 and No 9.3 also apply.
PL/25/3297/FA 137 Vine Road, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4DH
Single Storey 4m rear extension.
Parish Comments: No Comment.
PL/25/3310/FA Wexham Park Hall, Wexham Street, Stoke Poges, SL3 6NB
Proposed demolition of the existing building followed by the creation of 8no. residential units, alterations to the existing access, car parking, refuse and cycle stores, amenity space, sustainable urban drainage and soft landscaping.
Parish Comments: We would like to suggest a S106 agreement is entered into in connection with the removal of trees as an ecological mitigation or biodiversity new gain measure. Historically we have noted that Landscaping Schemes have been ignored with the Local Planning Authority unempowered to enforce one.
PL/25/4401/MDLA Macs Farm, Farthing Green Lane, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4JQ
Application under Section 106 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to remove Clause 6 and Clause 7 from the existing Unilateral Undertaking with regards to application Ref: PL/19/1634/FA dated 8 May 2019. application Ref: PL/19/3599/FA dated 17 October 2019 and the 2 subsequent appeals APP/N0410/W/20/3245197 and APP/N0410/W/20/3248594.
Planning Comments: Object to any conditions being removed due to the sensitivity of the location. The conditions were imposed for justifiable reasons.
PL/25/3172/FA The Academy - The South Buckinghamshire, Stoke Road, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4NL
Proposed Country Park to incorporate general footpaths and associated landscaping, a new children's play area, change of use of existing clubhouse building to be utilised as a cafe with an associated outdoor toilet block and an area for informal overflow car parking.
Parish Comments: No Comment.
PL/25/4282/PIP Application for Permission in Principle Spring Cottage, Stoke Wood, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4AU
Permission in principle for construction of a minimum of two and a maximum of two detached dwellings with associated landscaping, following the demolition of existing dwelling and garage.
Parish Comments: Object. We refer you to the design codes within our Neighbourhood Plan which has now been adopted. LB01 & LB03 which apply.
We also refer you to comments from the previous appeal on this site:
Notwithstanding, this does not alter my findings on whether the site is in a village. Altogether, despite comprising limited infilling, the proposal would not be in a village and is therefore inappropriate development in the Green Belt under Paragraph 149 (e) of the Framework.
Openness
The site’s location is sparsely developed and residential in character, with large dwellings on correspondingly large plots of land set within a countryside location. Consequently, the pattern of development and spatial context is one of openness. the area is generally well landscaped, and this provides significant screening of buildings where views are limited from the highway and surrounds. Consequently, the visual context is also one of openness.
The proposal seeks to introduce two detached dwellings at the site, following the demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuilding. Clearly, even a limited net increase in dwellings at the site would intensify the built form and erode the openness of the Green Belt’s spatial context.
Whilst I acknowledge that one of the dwellings would take a position similar to the existing outbuilding, a dwelling is not comparable in scale to an outbuilding and would intensify the built form.
Furthermore, an additional dwelling would bring with it the associated domestic paraphernalia including vehicles, fencing and boundary treatments, which among other things would contribute to the intensification of the site.
A shortfall in five-year housing land supply would engage Paragraph 11 (d) of the Framework. However, my findings on the Green Belt and lack of very special circumstances mean that the application of policies in the Framework provides a clear reason for refusing the development proposed. Consequently, the presumption in favour of sustainable development is not engaged.
PL/25/3656/FA Ouroam, Templewood Lane, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4AN
The demolition of the existing garage and part of existing rear extension followed by the construction of a two-storey side/single storey rear extension, with alterations to the implemented porch constructed under planning permission PL/25/0060/FA to be completed with a pitched roof and matching finishing materials
Parish Comments: No Comment
AMENDED PLANS
PLANS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
TREE PRESEERVATION ORDER
NOTED APPENDIX 3
PLANNING DECISIONS
PL/25/1869/VRC 76 Hazell Way, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4DG
Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) of planning permission PL/24/2429/FA (Single storey front extension and additional side window) to allow changes to side windows.
Parish Comments: No Comment.
Hereby Permits
PL/25/1906/FA Anand, Fir Tree Avenue, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4NN
Single Storey side and rear extension.
Parish Comments: Object, GB policies c & k. The form says no trees or hedgerows, but Google Earth clearly shows several mature trees on the entrance to the property. There are also hedgerows and a mature tree in the rear garden.
Hereby Permits
17/01905/FUL Stoke Court, Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4LY
Part demolition at the rear and residential conversion of the existing Stoke Court mansion house and re
development of site to provide 61 residential units and associated access, parking and landscaping.
Parish Comments: - Our previous comments apply which were: -
Object policies TR7 and TR5 both apply
We have concerns regarding the number of parking spaces being provided for this development. Duffield Lane in particular is already suffering due to the loss of parking in Rogers Lane. This, and the school time parking issues, is already putting extreme pressure on the surrounding area. Duffield Lane has a blind bend which has become hazardous with cars parking on one side of the road. We do not believe there are enough spaces for the number of dwellings proposed for this site and visitors to the development. (61 dwellings and 117 car parking spaces).
Stoke Poges is a location totally lacking in any form of public transport. Cars are heavily relied on.
Also: -
The Parish Council agree that opening up Grays Walk is likely to attract more traffic as it may become an attractive place to visit/ walk. With the pressures of parking in this vicinity we would support the walk not being opened to the general public. The Parish Council also question who will be responsible for ongoing maintenance!
The Parish Council feel that in this instance extra parking on the proposed site is likely to be far more beneficial to the locality than the loss of GB. We would support this option looking at alternatives other than tarmac.
Hereby Permits
PL/25/2108/FA Carrillon, Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4PX
Erection of dwelling, creation of new vehicular access and hard and soft landscaping works.
Parish Comments: Object, our previous comments from a similar application last year which the planning authority refused still apply and were:
We agree that we need smaller stock housing however if minded to approve then we believe that all permitted development rights should be removed to prevent further development. We would draw the officer’s attention to this spot which floods for most of the winter, and Carrillon itself uses sandbags for most of the winter. A Traffic Management Plan for an already congested area for parking and from parking for the pub is required. Yellow lines have already been placed in Broom Hill where the entrance to this property is proposed.
The proposal fails to demonstrate that adequate ground investigations have been carried out in order to determine that the proposed sustainable drainage strategy is feasible for the onsite ground conditions, and that the proposed development would be resilient and resistant to the risk of flooding within the site. In the absence of sufficient information in this regard the proposal fails to demonstrate that Core Policy 13 of the South Bucks Core Strategy (adopted February 2011) is satisfied, as well as the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Reasons for refusal:
1.The proposed development, by virtue of its layout, design, height, width, depth and scale, would appear as a dominant and intrusive feature within the existing street scene of both Broom Hill and Hollybush Hill, whilst the proposed relationship with Carillon would make the resultant relationship appear cramped. These factors would be to the detriment of the character and appearance of the area, including its spaciousness. Accordingly, the proposal would conflict with Policies EP3 and H9 of the Local Plan, Policy CP8 of the Core Strategy, Paragraph 6.1.7 of the Council's Residential Design Guide, Section 12 of the NPPF and Section C1 of the National Design Guide, which collectively and amongst other matters, state that development will only be permitted where its scale, layout and siting are compatible with the character of the site and locality, and poor designs will not be permitted.
2. Inadequate ecological information has been submitted with the application, and it has not been possible to fully assess the impact of the proposal on biodiversity including the impact of the proposed development on protected species. The application has therefore failed to demonstrate how wildlife will not be harmed, as well as failing to demonstrate how net gain for biodiversity will be obtained and is therefore contrary to Core Policy CP9 of the South Bucks Core Strategy (adopted February 2011) and the guidance set out in the NPPF.
3. The occupants of the proposal would add to the recreational disturbance of the Burnham Beeches Special Area of Conservation as the proposal would not contribute satisfactorily to mitigate its impacts in this respect. In the absence of a planning obligation to secure suitable strategic access management and monitoring, to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority, the proposal is contrary to Core Policy 9 of the South Bucks Core Strategy (adopted February 2011), Burnham Beeches Special Area of Conservation Strategic Access Management and Monitoring Strategy SPD, and Section 15 of the NPPF.
We refer you to our newly adopted neighbourhood plan which can be viewed on our website but should be being used by Planning Officers for every application now is available via this link.
Sections LB01 and LB04 apply.
Hereby Refuse Permission.
PL/25/2920/FA Lynfield, Wexham Street, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL3 6PA
Demolishing of existing single garage and erection of new detached flat roofed double garage.
HEREBY REFUSED BEFORE WE GOT TO COMMENT!!!