To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr M. Airey.

To receive any declarations of interest.

Cllr Alexander – Declared a personal interest in item 2 as one of the objectors was a member of the same garden Allotment Association. He confirmed he had come to Panel with an open mind.

Cllr Grey – Declared a personal interest in item 2 as one of the objectors used to be his Ward Councillor. He stated he had come to Panel with an open mind.

Cllr Quick – Declared a personal interest in item 2 as one the applicant was part of the same church congregation. She stated she had come to Panel with an open mind.

Cllr Shelim – Declared a personal interest in item 2 as one of the objectors used to be his Ward Councillor. He stated he had come to Panel with an open mind.

To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting.

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the minutes of the meeting of the Windsor Urban Development Control Panel held on 12 October 2016 be approved.

To consider the Head of Planning & Property/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

16/01097       Mr Shymansky: Single storey rear and two storey side extensions with amendments to fenestration, following the removal f the existing non-original extensions. Part change of use to class C3 (residential), at 109 High street, Eton, Windsor, Sl4 6AN  – This Application was withdrawn by the applicant.

16/01098       Mr Shymansky: Consent for single storey rear and two storey side extensions with internal and external refurbishments and associated works following demolition of non-original extensions to existing buildings at 109 High street, Eton, Windsor, Sl4 6AN – This Application was withdrawn by the applicant.

16/01578*      Mr and Mrs Parsons: Part single, part two story rear extension, additional habitable accommodation within existing roof space and widen vehicle access on front boundary at 51 Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HH  – THE PANEL VOTED to APPROVE the application in accordance with the Head of Planning’s recommendations and grant planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 9 of the Main Report.

                        Six Councillors voted in favour (Cllrs Bicknell, Bowden, Collins, Grey, Quick and Rayner), one Councillor voted against (Cllr Alexander) and one Councillor abstained from the vote (Cllr Shelim).

                        (The Panel was addressed by David Eglise in objection and Jeremy Evans in support of the application).

16/02702       Quantum Estates: 2 No. detached houses, pair of semi detached houses and new access following demolition of existing dwelling at no. 23 at 23 and Land at 21 Clewer Hill Road, Windsor – THE PANEL VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to APPROVE the application in accordance with the Head of Planning’s recommendations and grant planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 10 of the Main Report and with the additional conditions listed below:

1.    Retention of rear wall in perpetuity

2.    Remove class C also in condition 8

3.    Car Parking areas to be grasscrete and permeable – add into condition 5

(The Panel was addressed by Mr Kay, Mrs Kay and Mrs Cater in objection and Mr Ross in support of the application).

To consider the Essential Monitoring reports.

Details of the Planning Appeals Received Report were noted.

The Chairman has agreed to add this item to the agenda as an urgent item for the following reason:

This is an urgent item as there is currently an unlawful use/breach of planning control taking place which is considered to be harmful to local amenities and the environment.

This item was withdrawn from the agenda.