Planning Committee Meeting minutes – 9th July 2024

Erection of a single storey side extension to garage

·         No objection unanimously agreed.

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

·         Cllr Tomblin noted that key to street scenes is incorrect.

·         So called 2.5 storey houses are actually 3 storeys and is contrary to NDP.

·         Blocks 1, 2 and 3 flats are also 3 storey which is contrary to NDP.  Blocks of flats are too urban for the rural setting of Bramley.  In particular A4715M has a considerable large roof which makes it three storey and very urban and not in keeping with rural aspect of Bramley.

·         Slate roofs have been identified – this is contrary to the NDP – Bramley has clay tile roofs.

·         More treatment needed on coach houses – need barn hipping to keep in with rural setting.  F1002M could be barned, as could the maisonette.

·         A2708M – this is a large terrace, which is out of keeping with Bramley Parish buildings.  Length of blocks of houses is not in keeping with a rural setting.

·         Bramley is in general a dark area.  This development is in open countryside, and therefore there are too many streetlights.

·         The proposals are contrary to NDP policies D1, D2

·         Drainage from the site appears to be into the brook, which currently floods into Cufaude Lane due to inadequate run off from the surrounding farmland.  This needs to be addressed.

·         The whole site proposal is very urban, which is not in keeping with the rural and village setting of Bramley Parish.

·         Members noted with disappointment that houses are shown with the potential for solar panels, but not the provision.  If panels are not going to be fitted, then the roofs need to be strong enough that they can be retro fitted.

·         The community building needs to be energy neutral for it to be viable for communities to afford to run.  We also note that the orientation is not ideal for making use of solar panels, and trees also shade it which will reduce the solar gain.

·         Objection unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process.

Clerk

23/02868/RES – Land At Stocks Farm The Street Bramley AMENDED

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.

·         Summary states that slate and yellow brick is no longer proposed, but in the drawings for the materials plan it is still included – 1244-23-300.  This is dated August 2023 but has been submitted as up to date in June 2024.

·         Tudor boarding and timber boarding to gables is still included – this is not in keeping with the Bramley area.

·         The urban design is not respectful of the Conservation Area, which it borders.

·         Amendments do not appear to materially change Bramley PCs original objections.

·         Drainage – Cllr Tomblin noted the history of drainage issues in the area, and noted that the owner of Minchens Court should submit this history to the Clerk as soon as possible so that it can be submitted to planning officers as part of the objection.  A resident noted that a qualified hydrologist needs to be engaged to look at the plans and comment accordingly as a matter of urgency as there are serious issues with the proposed drainage plans in the light of the history of the site and surrounding area.  There is a body of evidence that there are serious sewage issues now, and there is clear evidence that the water drainage plan doesn’t reassure the existing residents that the issue will not get worse.

·         Objections as above 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

·         This appeal procedure is via written representations from interested parties.  The deadline for submissions is 19^th July.

·         It was agreed to put in an extra submission – Clerk and Cllr Flooks to take forward.

Clerk / Cllr Flooks

Clerk

Meeting closed at 9.50pm.

Erection of 1 no. 4 bed dwelling and detached garage following demolition of existing outbuildings/stables

Objection

Certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of part of an existing stable block as a single dwellinghouse.

Objection

T2 Sycamore in the front garden: pollard.

Defer to tree officer

Temporary change of use of land and buildings for film making with associated temporary sets and facilities vehicles, access, parking and storage.

No comment

Replacement of 3 timber framed casement windows, with slimline double glazed casement windows to match existing finish

No objection

T1 Box Elder tree: reduce crown by 4m to leave a finished height of 9m and a spread of 4m. Thin crown by no more than 10%.

Defer to Tree Officer

Proposed development of 20 residential dwellings, vehicular access from Sherfield Road, public open space, landscaping, ancillary works and associated infrastructure on land North of Sherfield Road, Bramley.

Objection

Erection of two storey extension to care home, plus garden pavilion and five additional car parking spaces.

No 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

Proposed loft conversion with front dormer and creation of front porch

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Single storey dental surgery with associated car and cycle parking

T1 Beech: fell, grind out stump/roots.

1 Silver birch: fell.

Tree in front garden: pollard.

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

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

Horse chestnut: reduce height and cut back overhang