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Minutes of a meeting of the Planning Committee held at the Parish Office, The Courtyard, High Street, Ascot, SL5 7JF, on Tuesday 21 May 2013 commencing at 7.00pm.
Members Present: Councillors C Lester (Vice-Chairman), P Deason, B Story, J Yong
In attendance: Elizabeth Yates, Clerk to the Council, Peter Standley (SPAE), Lise Andreassen, Voluntary Bio-Diversity Adviser
5326 TO NOTE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Councillors Margaret Duffield, Robert Ellison, Barbara Hilton, David Hilton, James Naylor.
5327 MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting, held on 30 April, were approved as a correct record and signed as such.
5328 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
The Vice-Chairman asked to receive any Declarations of Interest in accordance with the adopted Code of Conduct. None were given.
5329 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
13/01027 (Full – amendment) / Dial House, Kings Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, SL5 OAGConstruction of two detached houses and garages with access drive and gates following demolition of existing dwelling
Recommendation: Objections. The committee concurred with the Borough’s Tree Officer’s opinion that the application was contrary to policy N6. The committee requested that if the Borough were minded to approve the application, the Tree Officer’s opinion should be given due weight by paying special attention to the potential impact on the nearby ancient woodland.
13/01102 (Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development) / 49 Victoria Road, Ascot, SL5 9DE
Certificate of Lawfulness to determine whether a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer is lawful
Although no recommendation was required the committee expressed it’s concerns that neighbouring properties would not be given the opportunity to comment on the impact of the proposed dormers should the application remain a certificate of lawfulness.
13/01110 (Full) / 94 Kennel Ride, Ascot, SL5 7NW
Single storey rear extension and a replacement outbuilding
Recommendation: No Objections, subject to a single family occupancy condition.
13/01111 (Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development) / 7 Burleigh Cottage, Wells Lane, Ascot, SL5 7DY
Certificate of Lawfulness to determine whether a proposed first floor rear French doors are lawful
Although no recommendation was required the committee wished to express it’s concerns that neighbouring properties would not be given the opportunity to comment on the impact of the proposed French doors should the application remain a certificate of lawfulness
13/01113 (Full) / 12 Beaufort Gardens, Ascot, SL5 8PG
Rear conservatory
Recommendation: No Objections
13/01119 (Full) / 20 Highclere, Sunninghill, Ascot, SL5 0AA
Single storey rear extension and roof altered from hips to gables with front and rear dormers to provide loft conversion
Recommendation: No Objections
13/01143 (Works to Trees Covered by TPO) / Abbots Lodge, Monks Walk, SL5 9AZ
Fell a Douglas Fir tree and Beech tree
Recommendation: Objections to the loss of trees. The committee requested that the opinion of the Borough’s Tree Officer be sought prior to the determination of the application.
13/01146 (Full) / 21 Course Road, Ascot, SL5 7HQ
Part two part single storey side and rear extension and porch. Loft conversion with 3 front and 1 rear dormer
Recommendation: Objections as the proposal was considered damaging to the street scene.
13/01151 (Outline) / Land at Queens Beeches House, London Road, Ascot
Outline application (with appearance and landscaping reserved) for the construction of 1 detached dwelling
Recommendation: Objections. The committee considered that they had not been supplied with sufficient reports; particularly the protected species walk over survey, from which to make a reasoned judgement. The Clerk was asked to raise the need for such information to be made available on the Public Planning Portal with the Borough.
13/01182 (Full – amendment) / Cedar Lodge, Bagshot Road, Ascot, SL5 9JL
Construction of 2 detached houses following demolition of existing bungalow (amendment to permission 12/01233)
Recommendation: No Objections.
13/01197 (Telecom Dev Determination) / Telecommunications Mast Adjacent Heatherwood Hospital High Street, Ascot
Application to determine whether prior approval is required for the siting and design of a replacement 12.5m communications column, an additional equipment cabinet and associated ancillary development
Recommendation: No Objections.
13/01230 (Full) / Oakfield Farm, Wells Lane, Ascot, SL5 7DY
Retention of acoustic enclosure surrounding waste sorting area (retrospective)
Recommendation: Objections. The committee requested that the Borough undertake an assessment of noise impact as they questioned the findings of the acoustic survey carried out and did not consider the application addressed these.
13/00425 (Full) / Blacknest Park, Whitmore Lane, Sunningdale, Ascot
Construction of one main dwelling, gate house accommodation, front entrance gates, new driveway, boundary fencing and ancillary works
Recommendation: Objections. In the light of additional information obtained after the Parish Council’s initial consideration of the application on 19 March, the committee objected to the unauthorised felling of trees on ancient woodland and to the scale and size of the proposed building on a flood plain. The committee requested that a flood risk assessment was carried out, prior to determination. Furthermore, they did not consider there was a special case for the proposal on Green Belt.
13/01207 (Full) / Barnstable, The Old Bell House and Sutherland House, Devenish Road and Cranbourne House, Bagshot Road, Ascot
The development of a registered residential care home for the frail elderly, following demolition of 4 existing dwellings
Recommendation: Objections. The committee considered the proposal to be contrary to the NPPF and Townscape Assessment, to be out of keeping with the street scene, with the height, mass scale and bulk of the building representing an overdevelopment of the site which was adjacent to the Green Belt and a wildlife area. The swept path analysis undertaken was not considered to adequately address the limited visibility from the site and access and parking arrangements were felt to be inadequate, particularly for visitor parking. The committee requested that the recommendations contained within the ecology report be made conditional, should the Borough be minded to approve the application and requested that it be called in to the Development Control Panel.
13/01300 (Works to Trees Covered by TPO) / The Last House, Kier Park, Ascot, SL5 7DS
T1 oak, raise canopy to 3.5m from ground and remove crossing branches
Recommendation: Referred to the Borough’s Tree Officer.
5330 PLANNING APPEALS
No matters were received.
5331 TREE PRESERVATION ORDERS
No matters were received.
5332 APPROVALS AND REFUSALS
Week ending 26 April
Application Number: 13/00371
Type: Discharge of Condition
Proposal: Details required by condition 11 (disposal of excess soil and drainage) of planning permission
12/00514 New 400m all-weather athletics track and hockey pitch with artificial lighting, fencing,
and ancillary store and a control hut; artificial lighting for existing hockey pitch; and photovoltaic
panels on the roof of the existing sports centre.
Location: St Marys School St Marys Road Ascot SL5 9JF
Decision: Approve Discharge of Condition
No Parish Recommendation Required
Application Number: 13/00679
Type: Full
Proposal: Single storey rear extension with covered patio area
Location: 8 Fox Covert Close Ascot SL5 9PA
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: No Objections
Application Number: 13/00726
Type: Full
Proposal: Front extension to garage with first floor extension over and a single storey side/rear extension
Location: 3 Hermitage Drive Ascot SL5 7LA
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: No Objections
Application Number: 13/00772
Type: Full
Proposal: Single storey and first floor rear extension
Location: 10 Spring Gardens Ascot SL5 9DQ
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: No Objections
Application Number: 13/01034
Type: Discharge of Condition
Proposal: Details required by condition 6 (BRE certificates) and 7 (sustainability measures) of planning
permission 12/00455 for the erection of two blocks of 5 apartments with associated works
following demolition of existing dwellings
Location: Land At Rustlings And Kingsland London Road Ascot
Decision: Approve Discharge of Condition
No Parish Recommendation Required
Application Number: 13/01050
Type: Non-material Amendment
Proposal: Non material amendment to planning permission 12/01118/FULL to allow the replacement of
two rooflights with dormers on the front of the garage roof
Location: Betula St Marys Road Ascot SL5 9AX
Decision: Refuse
No Parish Recommendation Required
Week ending 3 May
Application Number: 13/00348
Type: Full
Proposal: Construction of two detached dwellings and provision of a new access to Coronation Road,
following demolition of the existing dwelling
Location: Chesham House Coronation Road Ascot SL5 9LG
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: Objections
Application Number: 13/00390
Type: Variation
Proposal: Change of use from wine shop (A1) to mixed usage, retail (A1) cafe (A3) and wine/cocktail bar
(A4), including new shop front as approved under planning permission 12/02359 without
complying with condition 3 (opening hours) so that the condition is removed and the hours
controlled by licensing
Location: Wine Rack 55 High Street Ascot SL5 7HP
Decision: Refuse
Parish Recommendation: Objections
Application Number: 13/00391
Type: Variation
Proposal: Change of use from wine shop (A1) to mixed usage, retail (A1) cafe (A3) and wine/cocktail bar
(A4), including new shop front as approved under planning permission 12/02359 without
complying with condition 3 of that permission to alter to allow the serving of customers until 1.00
am (with 30 minutes drinking up time) 7 days a week, and until 3.00am (with 30 minutes
drinking up time) for 11 days in the calendar year.
Location: Wine Rack 55 High Street Ascot SL5 7HP
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: Objections
Application Number: 13/00499
Type: Full
Proposal: Two storey rear, part single storey rear/side extension.
Location: 61 Upper Village Road Ascot SL5 7AJ
Decision: Application Withdrawn
Parish Recommendation: Objections
Application Number: 13/00638
Type: Discharge of Condition
Proposal: Details required by condition 4 (management plan) of planning permission 12/00514 New 400m
all-weather athletics track and hockey pitch with artificial lighting, fencing, and ancillary store
and a control hut; artificial lighting for existing hockey pitch; and photovoltaic panels on the roof
of the existing sports centre.
Location: St Marys School St Marys Road Ascot SL5 9JF
Decision: Approve Discharge of Condition
No Parish Recommendation Required
Application Number: 13/00644
Type: Full
Proposal: Alterations and additions to include formation of a first floor and a two storey side/front
extension
Location: Orchard House Buckhurst Road Ascot SL5 7RS
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: No Objections
Application Number: 13/00731
Type: Full
Proposal: Erection of 8 apartments with basement parking, alterations to access, entrance gates and
landscaping following demolition of existing dwellings
Location: Woodlands Lodge And Boxwood House Heathfield Avenue Ascot
Decision Type: Committee Decision
Decision: Refuse
Parish Recommendation: Objections
Application Number: 13/00814
Type: Full
Proposal: Fist floor rear conservatory with roof terrace over
Location: 6 The Chase Ascot SL5 7UJ
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: No Objections
Application Number: 13/00930
Type: Demolition(outside Conservation Area)
Proposal: Demolition of the gasholder and associated buildings
Location: Ascot Holder Station Bridge Road Ascot SL5 9NL
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: Objections
Week ending 10 May
Application Number: 13/00498
Type: Cert of Lawfulness of Proposed Dev
Proposal: Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether a proposed detached outbuilding comprising a
gym, cinema room, spa area and garage and an external swimming pool are lawful
Location: 7 Silwood Close Ascot SL5 7DX
Decision: Application Permitted
No Parish Recommendation Required
Application Number: 13/00589
Type: Works To Trees Covered by TPO
Proposal: Clump of conifers (A) - Lawson cypress: Fell.
Location: 17 Holmes Close Ascot SL5 9TJ
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: Objections
Application Number: 13/00607
Type: Works To Trees Covered by TPO
Proposal: Works to 13 Spruce, Beech, Pine, Oak and Birch trees (T1-T13) Including the felling of 4
Spruce (T1-T4) 1 Oak (T10) 1 Pine (T11) and 2 Birch trees (T12-T13)
Location: 3 Spinney Close Ascot SL5 7FS
Decision: Partial Refusal/Partial Approval
Parish Recommendation: Objections
Application Number: 13/00669
Type: Full
Proposal: Construction of a replacement dwelling with detached garage and access
Location: Woodberry Down St Marys Road Ascot SL5 9JE
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: No Objections
Application Number: 13/00818
Type: Full
Proposal: Detached garage
Location: Hurstleigh Coronation Road Ascot
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: No Objections
Application Number: 13/00873
Type: Listed Building Consent
Proposal: Repairs to a ha-ha wall
Location: Silwood Park Buckhurst Road Ascot SL5 7PY
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: No Objections
Application Number: 13/01102
Type: Cert of Lawfulness of Proposed Dev
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness to determine whether a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer is
lawful
Location: 49 Victoria Road Ascot SL5 9DE
Decision: Permitted Development
No Parish Recommendation Required
Application Number: 13/01111
Type: Cert of Lawfulness of Proposed Dev
Proposal: Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether a proposed first floor rear French doors are
lawful
Location: 7 Burleigh Cottage Wells Lane Ascot SL5 7DY
Decision Type: Delegated
Decision: Permitted Development
No Parish Recommendation Required
5333 DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS AND NON MATERIAL AMENDMENTS
Discharges of Conditions
Application Number: 13/01034
Proposal: Details required by condition 6 (BRE certificates) and 7 (sustainability measures) of
planning permission 12/00455 for the erection of two blocks of 5 apartments with
associated works following demolition of existing dwellings
Location: Land At Rustlings And Kingsland London Road Ascot
5334 OTHER BUSINESS
No matters were received.
There being no further business, the Vice- Chairman closed the meeting at 7.55pm.
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Councillor Christine Lester, Vice-Chairman
Ecological Notes for Planning Committee Meeting 21/5/13
A. New Applications
13/01027 – Dial House, Kings Road
Previously, a walk-over site survey has been conducted and evidence of brown long-eared bats in the roof space was found. As recommended by the initial survey, a further survey has been conducted but this is not on the website. This has been requested and Emma Crotty states it will be uploaded shortly. However, a letter from Jacobs refers to this survey and concludes that the site is recognised as a bat roost (used by a soprano pipistrelle and brown long-eared bats) and is therefore legally protected.