Planning Committee meeting minutes – 10th September 2024

Variation of conditions 1, 4, 9 and 11 of approved Planning 24/00679/FUL (Erection of two storey extension to care home, plus garden pavilion and five additional car parking spaces) to reduce footprint of extension and additional details

·         No objection unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process.

Clerk

Permission in Principle for the residential development of 1 no. dwelling (Class C3)

·         Proposed access road comes out on Cufaude Lane very close to a bend on a very narrow part of the Lane.  This is not a suitable access point to the site.  It is also not the access point as agreed in the existing planning permission for the building currently being erected.

·         Outside the Settlement Policy Boundary.

·         Overdevelopment of site.

·         It is an isolated site for dwelling.

·         The proposed development will increase traffic on a very narrow part of Cufaude Lane.

·         Objection unanimously agreed as above.  Clerk to process.

Clerk

Erection of a fence

·         Members noted the loss of biodiversity with the felling of the trees

·         However, no objection unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process.

Clerk

·         24/01913/FUL – Withy Place Bramley Road Silchester

Installation and operation of a 50MW Battery Energy Storage System                 (BESS), including access and associated infrastructure

o   There is little detail in the application on how the site will be connected with the Bramley sub-station.

o   Flood risk – the road regularly floods several times a year at various points, along with the surrounding land.  Indeed panoramic view 1 shows the flood sign on the road.

o   The proposed development is adjacent to existing housing, and takes away the panorama from the nearby footpaths.

o   It is questionable that there will be facilities at the Bramley sub-station to allow connections for this and other proposed battery installations until 2030.

o   Any contamination from a possible fire at the site will go straight into the water course, as no bunding to prevent this is proposed.

o   Members noted concerns about the fire safety of such installations.

o   Objection unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process.

Clerk

These were noted.

Application number 23/02946/FUL – Erection of 2no semi-detached 2no bedroom bungalows and creation of a new access following the demolition of an existing green house

·         Bramley Parish Council submitted its comments to the Planning Inspector as agreed at the July 2024 Parish Council meeting.  A decision is awaited.

In the meantime, various residents and interested parties have made representations to the Planning Officer about the water and drainage issues both on site and in the general area.

Sherfield is having issues with sewage flooding, which is down to damaged pipes.  Thames Water are looking at methods of repairing the pipes to resolve the problems.

Clerk

Meeting closed at 9.18pm.

Erection of a single storey side extension to garage

No objection

Proposed loft conversion with front dormer and creation of front porch

No objection

Erection of one detached dwelling and garage access utilising an existing access to the south of Boards Bridge Road on land adjacent to Boars Bridge House, to include access and layout

Objection

Change of use from Class F2(A) to Class E (for bistro & farm shop use), installation of extractor vent and air conditioner outdoor units. Display of various advertisement signs and lighting.

No objection, comments

Display of 2 no fascia signs with washer lights, 1 no. logo sign and 1 no. non-illuminated wall sign.

No objection, comments

T1 Beech: fell, grind out stump/roots.

No objection

1 Silver birch: fell.

No objection, comments

Single storey dental surgery with associated car and cycle parking

No objection, comments

Tree in front garden: pollard.

Defer to Tree Officer

A new 3 bedroom detached bungalow to the rear of Meadow View

Objection

Variation of Section 106 agreement attached to 14/01075/OUT to enable the transfer of the Equipped play area, northern kick about and southern kick about areas to the existing management company instead of the Parish Council

Variation of section 106 agreement attached to 15/02682/OUT to insert mortgagee in possession clause

Variation of Section 106 agreement attached to 14/01075/OUT to allow an amended Mortgagee Exclusion Clause

Variation of section 106 agreement and deed of variation attached to 15/02708/OUT to update the mortgagee exclusion clause (MEC)

Reserved matters application submitted pursuant to outline planning APP/H1705/W/22/3302752 for 140 dwellings, Class E Community building, public open space, landscaping, drainage, parking, and associated infrastructure works.

Construction of a battery Storage Facility with ancillary development

Change of use of land from Residential to Agricultural with erection of tractor shed on site. Change of use of land from Agricultural to Residential.

Installation of air source heat pump to rear of property

Outline planning application for the construction of 50 dwellings with all matters reserved except for access

Horse chestnut: reduce height and cut back overhang

Reserved Matters planning application for approval of layout, landscaping, scale and appearance for the Phase 2 residential development and Community Building and associated works pursuant to Outline planning permission: 19/00018/OUT

G1 (mixed species): Re-coppice.

Beech trees: Height Reduction: Reduce the height of the beech trees to below the gutter level (4.5 meters) of the neighbouring house.

Style Modification: Return the trees to a pleached style hedge to ensure they are maintained in a controlled and visually appealing manner.