Agenda item

PLANNING APPLICATIONS (DECISION)

To consider the Head of Planning and Development’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/web/dc_public_apps.htm

Minutes:

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the order of business as detailed in the agenda be varied.

 

The Panel considered the Borough Planning Manager’s report on planning applications and received updates in relation to a number of applications, following the publication of the agenda.

 

NB: *Updates were received in relation to planning applications marked with an asterisk.

 

*16/00580/FULL

 

13 The Terrace

Bray

Maidenhead

SL6 2AR

Replacement windows.

 

The PANEL VOTED UNANIMOUSLY that the application be PERMITTED against the officers recommendation. The justification for this was that other properties in the conservation area did not have uniform windows. The proposal accords with Policies DG1 and CA2 of the Local Plan.

 

The motion for approval was put forward by Councillor Burbage and seconded by Councillor Coppinger.

 

(All ten Councillors voted against Officers recommendation to permit the application, Councillors Bullock, Burbage, Clark, Coppinger, Hunt, Kellaway, Love, Sharp, Stretton and Wilson.)

 

 

*16/01353/FULL

 

Land at Greythatch

Terrys Lane

Cookham

Maidenhead

Detached dwelling, parking and amenity space following demolition of existing dwelling.

 

The PANEL VOTED UNANIMOUSLY that the application be PERMITTED against the officers recommendation. The justification for this was :

 

·         Appropriate development in the Green Belt as the replacement dwelling would be within the curtilage and would not be materially larger than the building it replaces.

 

·         No impact on trees.

 

·         No impact on ecology but the presence of any habitats could be dealt with by condition.

 

And in addition:

 

·         Conditions to be delegated to Officers in consultation with the Chair.

 

·         Specific mention of: use of S106 Agreement or condition (whichever is the more appropriate) to require the demolition of the existing house and return the land to its former condition and removal of PD rights.

 

The motion for approval was put forward by Councillor Kellaway and seconded by Councillor Clark.

 

(Speakers: The Panel was addressed by David Ashwandan, Cookham Society, Councillor Christine Jannetta, Cookham Parish Council and Jake Collinge, Applicant.)

 

*16/01672/FULL

 

4 Thatchers Drive Maidenhead

SL6 3PW

Part single, part two storey side extension with front dormer.

The PANEL VOTED that the application be PERMITTED against the officers recommendation. The justification for this was that the proposals would have an acceptable impact on the street scene and the character of the host building. The development complied with Policies DG1 and H14 of the Local Plan.

 

The motion for approval was put forward by Councillor Stretton and seconded by Councillor Love.

 

(Nine Councillors voted against Officers recommendation to permit the application, Councillors Burbage, Clark, Coppinger, Hunt, Kellaway, Love, Sharp, Stretton and Wilson. Councillor Bullock abstained from voting.)

 

*16/02026/FULL

 

3 Somerford Close Maidenhead

SL6 8EJ

Single storey front and rear extension, part first floor, part two storey rear extension, two storey side extension with amendments to fenestration.

 

The PANEL VOTED UNANIMOUSLY that the application be PERMITTED as per the officer’s recommendation.

 

The Officers recommendation was put forward by Councillor Wilson and seconded by Councillor Coppinger.

 

(All ten Councillors voted to permit the application as per the Officers recommendation. Councillors Bullock, Burbage, Clark, Coppinger, Hunt, Kellaway, Love, Sharp, Stretton and Wilson.)

 

(Speakers: The Panel was addressed by Mary Spinks, Objector).

 

*16/02047/FULL

 

Knowl Hill CE Primary School

Bath Road

Knowl Hill

Reading

RG10 9UX

Construction of detached modular classroom building.

 

The PANEL VOTED UNANIMOUSLY that the application be PERMITTED as per the officer’s recommendation and condition 1 be amended to be temporary permission for five years.

 

The Officers recommendation was put forward by Councillor Hunt and seconded by Councillor Coppinger.

 

(Speakers: The Panel was addressed by Nichole Bourner, School Headteacher).

 

 

 

 

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