Agenda, decisions and minutes

Central & South Planning Committee - Thursday, 1st March, 2018 7.00 pm

Venue: Committee Room 5 - Civic Centre. View directions

Items
No. Item

The Chairman noted that Councillor Mo Khursheed, a member of the Committee, had passed away and his funeral took place earlier in the week. The Chairman noted that Councillor Khursheed was a gentleman and an outstanding colleague who was valued by all, and he would be sorely missed by everyone at the Council. The Chairman extended his thoughts and prayers to Councillor Khursheed's family and friends at this difficult time.

191.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

There were no apologies for absence.

192.

Declarations of Interest in matters coming before this meeting

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest.

193.

To sign and receive the minutes of the previous meeting pdf icon PDF 132 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 7 February 2018 were agreed as a correct record.

194.

Matters that have been notified in advance or urgent

Minutes:

None.

195.

To confirm that the items of business marked Part I will be considered in Public and that the items marked Part 2 will be considered in private

Minutes:

It was confirmed that all the items on the agenda were Part I, and would therefore be heard in public.

196.

12 Grove Way, Uxbridge - 71844/APP/2017/4606 pdf icon PDF 116 KB

Two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension, conversion of roof space to habitable use to include three rear and two side rooflights and porch to front (Retrospective).

 

Recommendation: Approval

Decision:

RESOLVED: That the application be approved.

Minutes:

Two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension, conversion of roof space to habitable use to include three rear and two side rooflights and porch to the front (Retrospective).

 

This item was considered alongside Item 7.

 

Officers introduced the application which sought retrospective planning permission for a two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension and conversion of roof space to habitable use to include rooflights and a porch to the front.

 

Members heard that two previous applications were approved in 2016, but there were differences between the approved plans and the building work that had now taken place. A first-floor element had been added without planning permission, and this was considered in-fill beneath the roof. There was no change to the appearance of the frontage of the house.

 

A petitioner spoke in objection to the application, an informed the Committee that he was speaking on behalf of the local residents. The petitioner noted that this was the third occasion he had spoken at a Committee regarding this site, and residents were concerned over the size and bulk of the first application. Members heard that it was the opinion of the local residents that the intended use of the property is as a house of multiple occupancy (HMO), and that this application was a precursor to a further application for a Change of Use. The Committee were informed that neighbours have experienced significant disruption from the building works taking place at the site, including inconsiderate construction, noise pollution at anti-social hours, and parking on neighbouring driveways. The petitioner noted that the application was retrospective, as the current building works were build outside the plans and unapproved, and local residents were concerned about further retrospective applications and a change of use to use the property as an HMO.

 

The applicant's representative addressed the Committee, and noted that the first-floor element was built as in-fill as the overhang of the roof was not suitable. The roof was built as permitted, but structural works were required as the column supporting the roof on the ground floor was not sufficient. The applicant's representative apologised to Members for the work that took place without the consent of the Committee.

 

Responding to Councillors' questioning, the applicant's representative confirmed that the first-floor element was necessary, as the roof was too heavy a load for the column to support. Members heard that when the works were carried out, it was decided that the column would not be enough to support the roof and a further floor had to be build for safety reasons, but the applicant's representative was not in attendance or informed of this until it had already been built.

 

Councillor Raymond Graham, Ward Councillor for Uxbridge North, was in attendance and spoke in support of the petitioners, noting that 29 people had signed the petition and there was a strong sense of feeling in the area about the application. The Committee heard that the building that took place without permission was intentional, and that it has caused problems for the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 196.

197.

12 Grove Way, Uxbridge - 71844/APP/2018/56 pdf icon PDF 105 KB

Details pursuant to condition 5 (Landscaping) of planning permission Ref: 71844/APP/2017/329 dated 19/05/2017 (two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension, conversion of roof space to habitable use to include three rear rooflights and one side rooflight and porch to front).

 

Recommendation: Refusal

Decision:

RESOLVED: That the application be refused.

Minutes:

Details pursuant to condition 5 (Landscaping) of planning permission ref: 71844/APP/2017/329 dated 19/05/2017 (Two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension, conversion of roof space to habitable use to include three rear rooflights and one side rooflight, and porch to front).

 

This item was considered alongside Item 6.

 

Officers introduced the application, which considered details pursuant to landscaping at the site, as the submitted plans do not reflect the details on site as the entire frontage is laid to hardstanding. The lack of soft landscaping and permeability of the paving and boundary treatment were not considered satisfactory by officers, and the proposed was to the detriment of the visual amenity of the street scene and wider area.

 

Members commented that the landscaping proposed was unacceptable, and as such, moved, seconded and unanimously agreed the officer's recommendation.

 

RESOLVED: That the application be refused.

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141 Charville Lane, Hayes - 72426/APP/2017/2914 pdf icon PDF 102 KB

Erection of two cabins, single storey workshop building, gate/fence, demolition of existing buildings and change of use from scrapyard (Sui Generis) to car repairs (Use Class B2).

 

Recommendation: Approval

Decision:

RESOLVED: That the application be approved, subject to delegated authority to the Head of Planning and Enforcement to confirm the wording of the conditions.

Minutes:

Erection of two cabins, single-storey workshop building, gate/fence, demolition of existing buildings and change of use from scrapyard (Sui Generis) to car repairs (Use Class B2).

 

Officers introduced the item, which sought planning permission for the erection of two cabins, single-storey workshop building, a gate/fence, the demolition of existing buildings and change of use from scrapyard to car repairs. The application was previously deferred by the Committee, to request further information on a number of elements of the application.

 

The Chairman thanked officers for the additional information that was provided at the start of the officer's report, and the Committee agreed that the questions raised when the application was considered at a previous Committee, have now been answered.

 

Members sought clarification on the change of use, and whether the conditions proposed protect the amenity of local residents. Officers confirmed that conditions 7 and 8 were proposed and can protect the amenity of residents with respect to noise control.

 

The Committee requested that changes to the wording of conditions be made, to state "general noise from the site" in relation to condition 7, and also ensure that "no repairs were made in the open", to further protect local residents' amenity. Councillors agreed that the wording of the conditions be delegated to the Head of Planning and Enforcement.

 

The officer's recommendation was moved and seconded, subject to delegated authority to the Head of Planning and Enforcement to confirm the wording of the conditions, including the additions suggested by the Committee. The recommendation was then put to a vote and unanimously agreed.

 

RESOLVED: That the application be approved, subject to delegated authority to the Head of Planning and Enforcement to confirm the wording of the conditions.