To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Knowles and Councillor Wisdom Da Costa with Councillor Carole Da Costa acting as substitute.

To receive any declarations of interest.

Councillor Bateson declared that she was Ward Councillor for Sunningdale, and Cheapside She was attending the meeting with an open mind.

Councillor Bowden declared that he was a member of the Development Management Panel in 2017 where the hybrid decision was passed for Heatherwood Hospital. He stated that he was attending with an open mind.

Councillor Carole Da Costa declared that she had been a former employee of Wexham and Heatherwood NHS Trust, but she was attending the meeting with an open mind.

Councillor Shelim also declared that he was a member of the Development Management Panel in 2017 where the hybrid decision was passed for Heatherwood Hospital. He stated that he was attending with an open mind.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 5 January 2022 as a true and accurate record.

AGREED UNANIMOUSLY: That the minutes of the last meeting held on 5^th January 2022, be a true and accurate record.

Proposal: The development of a community health hub (Use Class D1) with associated parking, access and landscaping.

Recommendation: Permit

Applicant: The East Berkshire Clinical Commissioning Group

Member Call In: N/A

Expiry Date: 1 March 2021

A motion was put forward by Councillor Bowden to permit the application as per officer’s recommendation upon the satisfactory completion of an undertaking to secure the carbon off-set contribution set out in Section 10 of the report and with the conditions listed in Section 15 of the report. This was seconded by Councillor Shelim.

A named vote was taken.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the application be permitted upon the satisfactory completion of an undertaking to secure the carbon off-set contribution set out in Section 10 of the report and with the conditions listed in Section 15 of the report.

The Committee were addressed by 6 speakers. Parish Councillor Jacklin, Caroline Farrar (applicant), Councillor Luxton, Councillor Story, Councillor Carroll and Councillor Johnson.

Proposal: Reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, scale) pursuant to outline planning permission 16/03115/OUT Hybrid planning application comprising: 1) Application for full planning permission for the development of a new Elective Care Hospital and associated Admin Hub with associated parking, vehicle access, highway works, plant and landscaping 2) Application for full planning permission  for the change of use of existing building to provide GP Practice, Office, Data Centre and Staff Restaurant in association with the Elective Care Hospital 3) Application for outline planning permission (access and layout determined with all other matters reserved for future consideration) for demolition of existing hospital and redevelopment of up to 250 dwellings with associated vehicle access and highway works 4) Application for full planning permission for the change of use of existing woodland to Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) in association with the outline residential planning permission.

Recommendation: Permit

Applicant: Robin Pearmain, Taylor Wimpey

Member Call In: N/A

Expiry Date: 13 December 2021

A motion was put forward by Councillor Bowden to defer and delegate the application to the Head of Planning to grant planning permission upon the satisfactory completion of an undertaking to secure a contribution to the Council’s Carbon Offset Fund and with the conditions listed in Section 15 of the main report and the Panel Update. This was seconded by Councillor Bateson

A named vote was taken.

RESOLVED: That the application be deferred and delegated to the Head of Planning to grant planning permission upon the satisfactory completion of an undertaking to secure a contribution to the Council’s Carbon Offset Fund and with the conditions listed in Section 15 of the main report and the Panel Update.

The committee were addressed by 2 speakers. Parish Councillor Wood and Sarah Isherwood (applicant).

Proposal: Redevelopment of the Silwood Park Science Park to include demolition of the existing business centre and construction of a new life science centre building, café pavilion, refurbishment of and alterations to existing buildings and associated parking and landscaping.

Recommendation: Defer & Delegate

Applicant: NSS IV (Real Estate) LLP

Member Call In: N/A

Expiry Date: 11 November 2021

A motion was put forward by Councillor Sharpe to defer and delegate the application to the Head of Planning to grant planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 15 of the report and the Panel Update and also upon the satisfactory completion of a Unilateral Undertaking to secure a carbon offset contribution. This was seconded by Councillor Tisi.

A named vote was taken.

AGREED UNANIMOUSLY: That the application be deferred and delegated to the Head of Planning to grant planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 15 of the report and the Panel Update and also upon the satisfactory completion of a Unilateral Undertaking to secure a carbon offset contribution.

The committee were addressed by Neil Rowley (applicant).

Proposal: Removal of the existing rear extensions to No. 127-128, inclusive of the staircase from the ground floor and lean-to up to the first floor, construction of a new rear extension to the end of the plot to increase the area of the existing retail unit on ground floor level, x1 two-bedroom apartment proposed on first floor, 2 private terrace spaces, new external staircase, 3 car park spaces, cycle storage and refuse and recycling provision.

Recommendation: Refuse

Applicant: Eton College

Member Call In: N/A

Expiry Date: 9 November 2021

A motion was proposed by Councillor Carole Da Costa to refuse the application which was in line with officer’s recommendation due to the reasons identified in section 15 of the report and the panel update. This was seconded by Councillor Bateson.

A named vote was taken.

RESOLVED: That the application be refused due to the reasons identified in section 15 of the report and the panel update. This was in line with officer’s recommendation.

The committee were addressed by 2 speakers. Nick Berry (applicant) and Councillor Rayner.

To note the contents of the report.

The committee noted the planning appeals received and the planning decision report.