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

16/00695         Ms Spiero, Fieldside Associates Ltd: Construction of two storey development comprising 4x 1 bedroom flats and 1x 2 bed flat with associated refuse and cycle storage facilities at Former Windsor Ex Services Club, 107 St Leonards Road, Windsor SL4 3BZ – THE PANEL VOTED to REFUSE the application as the applicant had failed to provide the additional rental/freehold information required  to adequately assess whether the rate the unit was being marketed at was reasonable. It had not therefore been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Panel that there is no longer a need for the community facility. As such the proposal fails to comply with Local Plan Policy CF1.

                        It was proposed by Cllr Bicknell and seconded by Cllr Shelim to refuse the application. Three Councillors voted in favour of the motion (Cllrs Alexander, Bicknell and Shelim) and two voted against it (Cllrs Grey and Bowden). A proposal by Cllr Grey, seconded by Cllr Bowden, to approve the application was rejected by three votes to two and the motion fell.

                        (Cllr Airey did not take part in the debate or the vote as he did not arrive to the meeting in time.)

                        (The Panel was addressed by Mr Kingswood in objection to the application.)

16/01097         Mr Shymansky: Single storey rear and two storey side extensions with amendments to fenestration, following the removal of the existing non-original extensions. Part change of use to class C3 (residential) at 109 High Street, Eton, Windsor SL4 6AN – THE PANEL VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to DEFER the application and return to a future Development Control Panel for the following reasons:

-       To allow Members the opportunity to attend a site visit, and to obtain further information on the fenestration of the property.

(The Panel was addressed by Mr Shymansky, 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 - THE PANEL VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to DEFER the application and return to a future Development Control Panel for the following reasons:

-       To allow Members the opportunity to attend a site visit, and to obtain further information on the fenestration of the property.

(The Panel was addressed by Alex Deans and PCllr Malcolm Leach in opposition to the application.)

16/01578         Mr and Mrs Parsons: Part single, part two storey 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 UNANIMOUSLY to DEFER the application and return to a future Development Control Panel for the following reason:

-       To allow Members the opportunity to attend a site visit.

(The Panel was addressed by David Eglise in objection to the application.)

16/02221         Mr Spencer, RBWM: Single storey extension to West and two storey extension to East of main block at Trevelyan Middle School, Wood Close, Windsor SL4 3LL – THE PANEL VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to APPROVE the application in accordance with the Head of Planning’s recommendation.

                        (An informative on replacing trees that will be cut down to enable the work to take place was agreed by Members.)

16/02419         Castle Homes (London) Ltd: Reconstruction of front façade, bay detail and roof of 106 St Leonards Road, together with alterations and extension to roof to 106 and 108 to facilitate conversion of loft area to habitable accommodation with roof lights, internal reconfiguration of flat layouts and amendments to fenestration at 106-108 St Leonards Road, Windsor – THE PANEL VOTED to APPROVE the application in accordance with the Head of Planning’s recommendation.

                        Five Councillors voted in favour of the proposal (Cllrs Airey, Alexander, Bicknell, Grey and Shelim) and there was one abstention (Cllr Bowden).

16/02486         The Royal Household: Erection of Conservation Workshop (revision to 15/00226) at Prince Consorts Home Farm, Frogmore, Windsor – THE PANEL VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to authorise the Head of Planning to APPROVE the application, subject to no new substantive issues being raised following consultation and no call-in by the Secretary of State, in accordance with the recommendation in the officer update report.

16/02702         Quantum Estates: 2 No. detached houses, pair of semi detached houses and new access following demolition of existing dwelling at 23 and land at 21 Clewer Hill Road, Windsor – THE PANEL VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to DEFER the application and return to a future Development Control Panel for the following reason:

-       To allow Members the opportunity to attend a site visit.

(The Panel was addressed by Margaret Parsons, Emrys Kay and Sheila Cater in objection to the application and by Philip Ross, the applicant.)

16/02737         Mrs Radford: Erection of 14 dwellings (4x 2 bed; 4x 3 bed; 6x 4 bed) and 6 detached garages with associated parking and landscaping following the demolition of existing commercial building at Vale House, 100 Vale Road, Windsor SL4 5JL – THE PANEL VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to DEFER AND DELEGATE the application in accordance with the Head of Planning’s recommendation.

                        (Cllr Shelim left the room and did not take part in the debate or vote on this item.)

(The Panel was addressed by Joanne Radford, the applicant.)