Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies received from Councillor Roy Chamdal with Councillor Eddie Lavery substituting.

Councillor Mohinder Birah declared a  non pecuniary interest in agenda item 7 16 Chatsworth Road, Hayes (17067/APP/2018/1573) as the applicant had spoken to him about the application and lived in his ward. He left the room during the discussion of the item.

RESOLVED: That the minutes from the meeting on 26 June 2018 be agreed as a correct record.

None.

It was confirmed that all items marked as Part I would be heard in public, and all items marked as Part II would be heard in private.

Part two storey, part single storey front/side extension and part first floor rear extension.

Recommendation: Refusal

RESOLVED: That this application be refused.

Officers introduced the application. Planning permission was sought for a part two storey front/side extension and part first floor rear extension. Officers highlighted the addendum and made a recommendation for refusal.

Councillor Tony Eginton, Ward Councillor for Barnhill, was in attendance and spoke in support of the petitioners’ objection. He submitted that this was application was considerable over development, out of character with the rest of the road and effectively this development was a huge block of one big property. It would also cause overlooking to neighbouring properties.

Members considered that the officer’s recommendation and report was clear and that this was clearly an inappropriate development. The Chairman questioned whether the refusal reasons were strong enough, particularly in relation to condition 2. Officers clarified that the subordinate also referred to the width of the rear extension and it was explained in the report.

Members moved and seconded the officer’s recommendation, and upon being put to a vote, it was unanimously agreed.

RESOLVED: That this application be refused as per officer’s recommendation.

Part two storey, part single storey side/rear extension and conversion of dwelling from 1 x 4-bed to 2 x studio, 1 x 1-bed and 1 x 2-bed self-contained flats with associated parking and amenity space and installation of vehicular crossover to front

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED : That this application be approved.

Officers introduced the application and provided an overview. Planning permission was sought for a part two storey, part single storey side/rear extension and conversion of dwelling from 1x 4 – bed to 2x studios, 1 x 1 – bed and 1 x 2 bed self contained flats with associated parking and amenity space and installation of vehicular crossover to front. Officers made a recommendation for approval.

Members noted that this was a large piece of land that met requirements and standards. Members questioned whether a number could be specified in relation to cycle storage in condition 4 and specify the car parking allocation in condition 6. Officers clarified that this could be amended to include four cycle spaces and simplifying the condition would help the applicant.

Members moved and seconded the officer’s recommendation, and upon being put to a vote, it was unanimously agreed.

RESOLVED:

1)    That the application be approved as per the officer’s recommendation, subject to  the amendments to condition 4 to state four cycle spaces and condition 6 to state one car parking space per flat.

2)    That the Head of Planning be delegated authority to formulate suitable wording to reflect the amendments to conditions 4 and 6.

Installation of a temporary marquee between the months of July and September each year to support the summer academic requirements of the University by providing additional, temporary, weather protected events and activities space

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED – That this application be approved.

Officers introduced the application and provided an overview. Planning permission was sought for the installation of a temporary marquee between the months of July and September each year to support the summer academic requirements of the University by providing additional, temporary , weather protected events and activities space.

Members supported the officer’s report and there was no significant impact on the greenbelt. Members moved and seconded the officer’s recommendation. Upon being put to a vote, the recommendation was unanimously agreed.

RESOLVED: That this application be approved as per officer’s recommendation.

Conversion of single dwellinghouse into 2 x 2-bed self-contained flats with associated parking and amenity space, involving alterations to elevations and removal of front porch (Part retrospective)

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED – That this application be approved.

Officers introduced the application and provided an overview. Planning permission was sought for the conversion of single dwelling house into 2 x2 bed self-contained flats with associated parking and amenity space involving alterations to elevations and removal of front porch (Part retrospective). Officers highlighted the addendum and made a recommendation for approval.

Members noted the typo on page 50 where indicated two car parking spaces and then three car parking spaces. Members were aware that this application referred to three car parking spaces but asked for this to be corrected to ensure consistency.

Members asked for clarification about the car parking arrangements. Officers explained that that an allocation scheme could be requested under condition 2 and that parking spaces are allocated to the ground floor unit. Members questioned whether officers were satisfied that 25% landscaping could be met. Officers explained the plans indicated that 25% could be met in terms of landscaping and referred Members to the Highways officers comments that said alternative arrangement would be to remove the existing cross over and provide a new one. The comments also said that the reduce the number of usable space to two which was acceptable in this situation.

RESOLVED: That the application be approved per the officer’s recommendation and subject to the amendments in the addendum.

Two storey, 3-bed attached dwelling with associated parking and amenity space involving demolition of existing outbuilding

Recommendation: Refusal

RESOLVED – That this application be refused.

Officers introduced the report and provided an overview of the application. Planning permission was sought for a two storey, three bed attached dwelling with associated parking and amenity space involving the demolition of existing outbuilding. Officers made a recommendation for refusal.

Members moved and seconded the officer’s recommendation. Upon being put to a vote, the recommendation was unanimously agreed.

RESOLVED: That this application be refused as per officer’s recommendations.

2 storage sheds at rear of garden

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED – That this item be approved.

Officers introduced the report and provided an overview of the application. Planning permission was sought for two storage sheds at the rear of the garden. Officers made a recommendation for approval.

Members asked for clarification on the plot did not appear to clearly be a double plot. Would a 52 square metre outbuilding on another property in this road that had not been subdivided. A 52 sq m outbuilding is not something recommended but they are allowed of substantial side. In this case they are separated and there is a gap between the two. If it is was combined building might be unacceptbael.

Members questioned how much history could be taken into account. The Legal advisor advised the committee that the history can be taken into account but we cant predict what will happened. However, should there be unlawful activity the enforcement process is there to investigate and take appropriate action.

Members questioned whether the windows could be removed. Officers aid we not be able to treat differently from any other outbuilding and condition five was in place to prevent it becoming a bed in sheds. It was an all encompassing condition.  

Members moved and seconded the officer’s recommendation. Upon being put to a vote, the recommendation was unanimously agreed.

RESOLVED: That this application be approved as per officer’s recommendations.

RESOLVED:

1. That the enforcement action as recommended in the officer’s report was agreed.

2. That the Committee resolved to release their decision and the reasons for it outlined in the report into the public domain, solely for the purposes of issuing the formal breach of condition notice to the individual concerned.

This item is included in Part II as it contains information which a) is likely to reveal the identity of an individual and b) contains information which reveals that the authority proposes to give, under an enactment, a notice under or by virtue of which requirements are imposed on a person. The authority believes that the public interest in withholding the Information outweighs the public interest in disclosing it (exempt information under paragraphs 2 and 6(a) of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 as amended).

RESOLVED:

1. That the enforcement action as recommended in the officer’s report was agreed.

2. That the Committee resolved to release their decision and the reasons for it outlined in the report into the public domain, solely for the purposes of issuing the formal breach of condition notice to the individual concerned.

This item is included in Part II as it contains information which a) is likely to reveal the identity of an individual and b) contains information which reveals that the authority proposes to give, under an enactment, a notice under or by virtue of which requirements are imposed on a person. The authority believes that the public interest in withholding the Information outweighs the public interest in disclosing it (exempt information under paragraphs 2 and 6(a) of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 as amended).

RESOLVED:

1. That the enforcement action as recommended in the officer’s report was agreed.

2. That the Committee resolved to release their decision and the reasons for it outlined in the report into the public domain, solely for the purposes of issuing the formal breach of condition notice to the individual concerned.

This item is included in Part II as it contains information which a) is likely to reveal the identity of an individual and b) contains information which reveals that the authority proposes to give, under an enactment, a notice under or by virtue of which requirements are imposed on a person. The authority believes that the public interest in withholding the Information outweighs the public interest in disclosing it (exempt information under paragraphs 2 and 6(a) of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 as amended).

RESOLVED:

1. That the enforcement action as recommended in the officer’s report was agreed.

2. That the Committee resolved to release their decision and the reasons for it outlined in the report into the public domain, solely for the purposes of issuing the formal breach of condition notice to the individual concerned.

This item is included in Part II as it contains information which a) is likely to reveal the identity of an individual and b) contains information which reveals that the authority proposes to give, under an enactment, a notice under or by virtue of which requirements are imposed on a person. The authority believes that the public interest in withholding the Information outweighs the public interest in disclosing it (exempt information under paragraphs 2 and 6(a) of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 as amended).

RESOLVED:

1. That the enforcement action as recommended in the officer’s report was agreed.

2. That the Committee resolved to release their decision and the reasons for it outlined in the report into the public domain, solely for the purposes of issuing the formal breach of condition notice to the individual concerned.

This item is included in Part II as it contains information which a) is likely to reveal the identity of an individual and b) contains information which reveals that the authority proposes to give, under an enactment, a notice under or by virtue of which requirements are imposed on a person. The authority believes that the public interest in withholding the Information outweighs the public interest in disclosing it (exempt information under paragraphs 2 and 6(a) of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 as amended).

RESOLVED:

1. That the enforcement action as recommended in the officer’s report was agreed.

2. That the Committee resolved to release their decision and the reasons for it outlined in the report into the public domain, solely for the purposes of issuing the formal breach of condition notice to the individual concerned.

This item is included in Part II as it contains information which a) is likely to reveal the identity of an individual and b) contains information which reveals that the authority proposes to give, under an enactment, a notice under or by virtue of which requirements are imposed on a person. The authority believes that the public interest in withholding the Information outweighs the public interest in disclosing it (exempt information under paragraphs 2 and 6(a) of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 as amended).

RESOLVED – This item was deferred pending further information.

RESOLVED: That the enforcement action be deferred pending further information.