To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Cllr Dr Evans.

To receive any Declarations of Interest.

Cllr Hilton – declared a personal interest in item 4 as a member of Sunninghill and Ascot Parish Council, but stated that he did not believe he was present at the Parish Council meeting when the item was discussed.

Cllr Lenton – declared a personal interest in items 2, 3 and 6 as he was present at the meeting of Wraysbury Parish Council when the items were discussed. However he stated that he did not take part in the discussions.

Cllr Beer – declared a personal interest in item 1 as he was present at the meeting of Old Windsor Parish Council when the item was discussed. He stated he had come to Panel with an open mind.

Cllr Rayner – declared a personal interest as Member for Horton and Wraysbury, stating that he said he knew some of the applicants and objectors.

Cllr Sharpe – declared a personal interest as his wife is chairman of Sunninghill and Ascot Parish Council, but stated that he had no knowledge of any of the applications being discussed.

To confirm the Part I Minutes of the meeting of the previous meeting

RESOLVED: That the Part I minutes of the meeting of the Windsor Rural Development Control Panel held on 29 June 2016 be approved.

To consider the Director of Development & Regeneration / Development Control Manager’s report on planning applications received.

Full details on all planning applications (including application forms, site plans, objections received, correspondence etc.) can be found by accessing the Planning Applications Public Access Module by selecting the following link. http://www.rbwm.gov.uk/pam/search.jsp or from Democratic Services on 01628 796251 or democratic.services@rbwm.gov.uk

Application      Applicant and Proposed Development

15/03843         Mr Douglas – GSMD Ltd: Redevelopment to provide 11 x dwellings with ancillary parking and new access road, following demolition of existing buildings at 95 Straight Road, Old Windsor – THE PANEL VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to APPROVE the application and defer and delegate to the Borough Planning Manager, with the additional conditions:

·         That the stable wall along the eastern boundary is retained and the proposed wooden fence replaced with a continued brick wall, in order to maintain the character of the area

·         That the pedestrian walkways are permanently monitored to ensure they are in good condition, in order to reduce the risk of flooding

An informative about a management company or a requirement to be involved in a residents’ association was also agreed.

(The Panel was addressed by Mike Roberts, who raised no objections, and by PCllr Jane Dawson in favour of the application)

16/01108         Mr Vali: Construction of double garage (retrospective) as approved under planning permission 15/01962 without complying with condition 5 (balcony screening) to vary the wording, at Friary House, 6 Friary Island, Friary Road, Wraysbury, Staines, TW19 5JR – THE PANEL VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to APPROVE the application, with the additional conditions:

·         That the railings around the Juliette balcony be a minimum of 1.2 metres in height

·         That there is no access to the balcony, save for maintenance purposes

16/01120         Mr Hothi: Single storey rear extension, replacement roof with habitable accommodation, 1 x front and 1 x rear dormers with amendments to fenestration. (Retrospective) at Watersmeet House, 18 Kingswood Creek, Wraysbury, Staines, TW19 5EN – THE PANEL VOTED to APPROVE the application, with the additional condition:

·         That inclusion of steps, raised decking or a patio be removed from the permitted development rights

An informative about being considerate to neighbours and agreeing a construction management plan was also agreed.

Four councillors voted in favour of the motion (Cllrs Bateson, Beer, Hilton and Lenton) and one voted against the motion (Cllr Rayner).

(The Panel was addressed by Robert Obbard, objecting)

16/01165         Mr Forster: Two storey rear, single storey rear, single storey front infill, first floor side extensions, conversion of loft to form additional habitable accommodation, 3 rear and 2 front roof lights and amendments to fenestration at Mandalay, Burleigh Road, Ascot SL5 8ES – THE PANEL VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to APPROVE the application, with the additional condition:

·         That the conservatory be demolished prior to the occupancy of the extension.

(The Panel was addressed by Gillian Harwood, objecting, and Andrew Forster, the applicant)

16/01482         Sunningdale Ladies Golf Club: erection of an indoor golf coaching facility at Sunningdale Ladies Golf Club, Cross Road, Sunningdale, SL5 9RX – THE PANEL VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to APPROVE the application and defer and delegate to the Borough Planning Manager, subject to approval of the Tree Plan.

                        (The Panel was addressed by Mark Leedale, for the applicant)

16/01656         Mr Singh: Variation to planning permission 16/00300 without complying with condition 4 (tree protection plan), 7 (sustainability), 8 (management plan)  ...  view the full minutes text for item 54.

To consider the Essential Monitoring Reports.

Details of the Planning Appeals Received were noted by Members.