Planning Committee minutes – 6th September 2022

Date:

6^th September 2022

Time:    7.00pm

Place:

Bramley Room, Bramley Village Hall

Present:

Cllr Chris Flooks (Chair)

Cllr Tony Durrant

Cllr Chris Tomblin

Cllr Bruce Ansell

In attendance:

0 members of the public

Apologies:

Cllr Malcolm Bell

Cllr Keith Oborn

1

Apologies for Absence

As listed above. 

2

Declarations of Interest

Cllr Tomblin noted his position on the BDBC Development Control Committee and took no part in any planning decision.

3

Minutes of the Last Planning Committee Meeting

3.1

The minutes of the meeting held on 19^th July 2022 were unanimously agreed to be a true record of the meeting and were signed by the Chairman.

3.2

Matters arising

None.

4

Planning & Development

4.1

New Applications

a.

22/01989/HSE – Garden Cottage 6 Razors Farm Doric Avenue Chineham

Erection of a conservatory

·         No objection unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process.

Clerk

b.

22/02029/HSE – 17 Moat Close Bramley

Proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension

·         No objection unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process. 

Clerk

c.

T/00314/22/TPO – Oak House Officers Row Bramley

G5, G8 & G12: Pruning works

·         Defer to tree officer unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process.

Clerk

d.

22/02205/LDPO – 31 Farriers Close Bramley

Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion including installation of 1No flat roof dormer to the rear elevation & 5No roof-lights to the front elevation, to form additional habitable space

·         No objection unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process.

Clerk

e.

22/02275/OUT – Land At The Street Bramley

Outline application for the erection of 4 dwellings with associated access

·         Access is problematic, as it is likely to be blocked when Cufaude Lane has traffic issues.

·         Repeat objection to previous application. 

·         This land is the last southerly open space in Bramley Village, so the application will have an impact on the local landscape.

·         Sewerage issues – until the ongoing Bramley issues are resolved, there should be no further development.

·         Objection as above, clerk to process.

Clerk

f.

22/02326/HSE – 30 Coopers Lane Bramley

Demolition of existing garage and construction of a 1.5 storey side and single storey rear extensions. Construction of a timber framed cycle store within the front garden

·         No objection unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process.

Clerk

g.

22/02367/HSE – Sagepalm Barn Cufaude Lane Bramley

Siting of solar panels in the garden covering an area 11.8m X 6.8m

·         No objection unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process.

Clerk

h.

Any other new applications

None.

4.2

Approvals/Refusals/Pending (see appendix A)

These were noted. 

5.

Planning Appeals

a.

 21/00349/FUL – Land At OS Ref 464762 159811 Minchens Lane Bramley – Installation of a battery storage facility with associated works

Planning Inspectorate reference APP/H1705/W/21/3289603

No further update at present.

Clerk to inform planning officer about regular mud generation on Minchens Lane.

Clerk

b.

20/03403/FUL – Site At Minchens Lane Bramley

Installation of renewable led energy generating station, comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic solar arrays, battery-based electricity storage containers together with substation, inverter/ transformer stations, site accesses, internal access tracks, security measures, access gates, other ancillary infrastructure, landscaping biodiversity enhancements including a Forest School, associated car parking and Nature Area

Planning Inspectorate reference APP/H1705/W/22/3304561

·         This appeal is to be determined on an inquiry basis.  The deadline for interested party comments is 14^th September 2022, with the inquiry being heard the week beginning 13^th December 2022.

·         Comments to be submitted to Planning Inspector stating that the amendments to the application in no way mitigate against the original reasons for Bramley PC objections or the refusal from BDBC.  Clerk to process. 

Clerk

c.

21/03758/OUT – Land At Stocks Farm The Street – Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved except for access) for the demolition of one dwelling and erection of up to 140 dwellings and a community building of up to 250sqm under Use Class E, together with sports and leisure facilities.

·         There is still no planning inspectorate reference assigned to this appeal, and no further update at present.

d.

21/02588/TDC – Land Adjoining Clift Surgery Minchens Lane Bramley

Technical Details Consent for the erection of 6 no. residential units with associated access, parking, and landscaping, pursuant to Permission in Principle Approval Reference 19/01470/PIP for 4-6 no. residential units

Planning Inspectorate reference APP/H1705/W/22/3300098

·         This case will be determined via written representations.  Bramley PC’s representation was submitted to the Planning Inspector in August 2022.

6.

Water Issues

Cllrs Bell and Durrant have today met with the Thames Water senior engineer for the sewerage project. 

Thames Water has a plan with a few options to complete an improved system for Bramley but will only accommodate what Bramley has now, and not any further development.  Work will not begin before 2024 at the earliest.

7.

Minchens Lane s.106 issues

The allotments lease is close to the point at which Bramley PC will be able to sign it.  A specification for the fencing has been outlined to Persimmon by the BDBC Allotments Officer.  A quote is awaited from Persimmon’s contractor for the installation of two extra water troughs and the associated pipework.  These will be financed by Bramley PC, along with the installation of a security gate for the car park.  The fencing around the allotments will be financed by BDBC and supplied by Persimmon.  The existing fencing will be repurposed to fence the car park, and the installation will be paid for by Bramley PC.

Clift Meadow path lighting – it has been agreed that two tall solar powered lamps will be installed at either end of the path, with lower level lights (up to 3) will be installed in between.  It is hoped that the tall lights can be installed this month, before the evenings properly draw in. 

8.

Local Plan Update

 The Economic, Housing & Planning  (EPH) Committee has rejected the spatial strategy – members were unhappy about the housing numbers.  Two motions were passed to disagree with the housing numbers, and then to disagree with the whole strategy.  The EPH Committee have recommended to the BDBC Cabinet to reject the strategy.    

9.

Neighbourhood Plan

The NP update cannot move too much further forward at this stage, as it is waiting on the Local Plan policies.  However, a working group meeting is to be scheduled.

10.

Date of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 11^th October, to be held at the Bramley Room at Bramley Village Hall.

Meeting closed at 8.14m

1.        

21/03758/OUT – Land At Stocks Farm The Street – AMENDED

Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved except for access) for the demolition of one dwelling and erection of up to 140 dwellings and a community building of up to 250sqm under Use Class E, together with sports and leisure facilities.

Appeal lodged – non-determination

Objection

2.        

22/00149/HSE – Bramley Corner House Bramley Corner Bramley (see also 22/00150/LBC)

Demolition of existing brick outbuilding, conversion of existing stable into residential annexe, including two storey rear extension, amendments to fenestration and new conservation rooflights. New annexe outbuilding with store at ground floor and accommodation at first floor. Conversion of existing garage into home gym.

Granted

No objection, comments

3.        

22/00498/FUL – Stocks Farm House The Street Bramley

Build new oak framed garages and greenhouse

Granted

No objection

4.        

22/00703/FUL – Bramley Village Hall The Street Bramley

Proposed new externally illuminated sign for Bramley Village Hall on existing verge in front of existing hedge (see also 22/00750/ADV)

Application withdrawn

No objection, comments

5.        

22/01377/HSE  – Middle Farm Cottage The Street Bramley

Part single storey part 2 storey front extension, 2 storey rear and side extensions plus rebuilding of existing conservatory and new insulation.

Granted

No objection, comments

6.        

22/01457/LDPO – 3 Centenary Fields Bramley

Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed operation of a single storey side extension

Granted

No objection

7.        

T/00210/22/TCA – Olivers Cottage Bramley Green Tadley

1 Oak: fell, 6 Lawson cypress: fell.

Raise no objection

Objection

8.        

22/01753/HSE – Wynford Sherfield Road Bramley

Single storey pitched roof front extension and porch

Granted

No objection

9.        

T/00248/22/TCA – Maple House The Street Bramley

Front Garden – T1 3x Small Conifers front garden road side – to section fell to ground level.

T2 Irish Yew – to reduce by approximately 1m to leave a level top.

Rear Garden – T3 Chinese Conifer tree – To trim back over extended limb on right side of tree by approx. 1.5m. To trim back the protruding limbs approx 1.5m – 2m growing towards the house to keep level with rest of canopy.

Raise no objection

No objection, comments

10.    

22/01155/LDEO – 30 Longbridge Road Bramley

Certificate of lawfulness for existing operation for the erection of a detached building forming garden room

Granted

No objection

11.    

22/01745/FUL – Air Products Plc Crockford Lane Chineham

Erection of new 2.5m high security fence, replacement of existing fence and ancillary works

Granted

No objection

1.        

T/00583/20/TPO – Middle Farm The Street Bramley

T1, T2, T3 – Western Red Cedars: prune.

Defer to tree officer

2.        

20/03204/VLA – Land At Minchens Lane Bramley

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

No comment as PC has interest in application

3.        

21/01219/HSE – Clover Cottage Silchester Road Bramley

Conversion of loft to habitable space, including extension of existing hipped roof and addition of roof lights to the front and rear elevations

Objection

4.        

22/00444/PIP – Land North Of Cufaude Cottage Cufaude Lane Bramley

Application for Permission in Principle for the erection of 4 no. dwellings

Objection

5.        

22/00744/FUL – Bramley Garage Sherfield Road Bramley

Demolition of existing garage and bakery buildings, erection of two buildings comprising a Class E commercial unit and 9 residential flats, change of use of land to residential use associated with Spring Fields, change of use of parts of residential curtilage of Spring Fields to form part of new development, associated car parking, servicing and landscaping.

Objection

6.        

22/01703/VLA – Land At The Street The Street Bramley

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

No comment

7.        

22/01744/LDPO – 4 Flora View Chineham

Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed loft conversion including installation of front and rear rooflights to convert the space into a bedroom, dressing area and bathroom

No objection

8.        

22/01797/FUL – Land East Of Ash Park Business Centre Ash Lane Little London

Installation of a battery storage facility and ancillary development.

Objection