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To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 18 September 2024. Minutes: The Minutes of the meeting held on 18 September 2024 were approved as a true and correct record and signed by the Chairman subject to the inclusion of the following amendments: Item 3 (2) – 23/02550/FULMAJ – Elm Farm, Hamstead Marshall, Newbury Paragraph 32 (bullet point three): ‘It was clarified that the first floor of the proposal would consist of bedrooms and the second floor would be storage with two gable end windows for natural light.’ Debra Inston (Development Control Team Manager) agreed to confirm the accuracy of the above point as to whether the second floor area would be for storage purposes. Paragraph 35 (bullet point two): Ms Inston confirmed that advice would have to be sought from the Development Manager on whether the application would be referred to the District Planning Committee. Paragraph 51 (first sentence): Councillor Vickers noted in the comments from Highways within the report that by granting planning permission HGV movements would be reduced within the area, which were minor, unsuitable roads. |
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Declarations of Interest To remind Members of the need to record the existence and nature of any personal, disclosable pecuniary or other registrable interests in items on the agenda, in accordance with the Members’ Code of Conduct. Minutes: Councillor Antony Amirtharaj declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 4(1) by virtue of the fact that he was the Ward Member for the application and called the item in for determination by the Committee. He had also been lobbied by a neighbouring resident. He would however continue to keep an open mind in considering the item. As his interest was personal and not prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest, he determined to remain to take part in the debate and vote on the matter. Councillor Phil Barnett declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 4(2) by virtue of the fact that he was the Ward Member for the application and was a Member of Greenham Parish Council. However, he was not present at the Parish meeting where this application was discussed. As his interest was personal and not prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest, he determined to remain to take part in the debate and vote on the matter. Councillor Adrian Abbs declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 4(2) by virtue of the fact that he was a Member of Greenham Parish Council. As his interest was personal and not prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest, he determined to remain to take part in the debate and vote on the matter. Councillor Tony Vickers declared a personal interest in the Agenda Items by virtue of the fact that he was the Vice-Chairman of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Council of Partners. As his interest was personal and not prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest, he determined to remain to take part in the debate and vote on the matter. |
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Schedule of Planning Applications (Note: The Chairman, with the consent of the Committee, reserves the right to alter the order of business on this agenda based on public interest and participation in individual applications). Additional documents: |
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24/01755/FUL Twistle Cottage
Additional documents: Minutes: 1. The Committee considered a report (Agenda Item 4(1)) concerning Planning Application 24/01755/FUL in respect of a part retrospective change of use of land to mixed ancillary residential use with agricultural use, remodelling of land levels and rebuild of stables to an agricultural store. 2. Mr Michael Butler, Principal Planning Officer, introduced the report to Members, which took account of all the relevant policy considerations and other material planning considerations. In conclusion the report detailed that the proposal was acceptable in planning terms and officers recommended that the Development Manager be authorised to grant planning permission subject to the conditions outlined in the main and update reports. 3. The Chairman asked Mr Paul Goddard, Highways Development Control Team Leader if he had any observations relating to the application. Mr Goddard advised that Highways Officers had no objections to this application as the number of vehicle movements that would be generated from this application would be low as it was the expectation that the site would only be accessed by the applicant. 4. In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, Ms Julie Cooper, objector, Mr Gareth Jones, agent, and Councillor Martha Vickers, Ward Member, addressed the Committee on this application. Objector Representation 5. Ms Cooper addressed the Committee. The full representation can be viewed here: Western Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 20th November 2024 Member Questions to the Objector 6. Members asked questions of clarification and were given the following responses: · Ms Cooper confirmed that she would like screening in place between her own property (Sandymead House) and the application property. · A gate was in place between the properties as Ms Cooper had access rights to the neighbouring land. · Ms Cooper advised that she provided care for disabled people through the West Berkshire Council Shared Lives scheme. This included the provision of day care, respite and having a resident living with her on a full time basis. Agent Representation 7. Mr Jones addressed the Committee. The full representation can be viewed here: Western Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 20th November 2024 Member Questions to the Agent 8. Members asked questions of clarification and were given the following responses: · Mr Jones confirmed that the applicant was willing to put additional screening in place between Twistle Cottage and the neighbouring dwelling. · The ancillary area referred to was the applicant’s garden area and constituted an expansion of the curtilage. · The machinery to be stored would not be significant, i.e. a sit on lawnmower for when the development, if approved, had concluded. · Mr Jones explained that the hours of work proposed as part of the Construction Method Statement would be conditioned. This was a matter that could be debated. · Ground levelling/earth moving works would take place as part of the development phase. Ward Member Representation 9. Councillor Martha Vickers addressed the Committee. The full representation can be viewed here: Western Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 20th November 2024 Member Questions to the Ward Member 10. Members did not have any questions of clarification. Member Questions to ... view the full minutes text for item 3.(1) |
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23/02643/OUTMAJ Greenham
Additional documents: Minutes: (Councillor Adrian Abbs joined the meeting at 7.30pm). 1. The Committee considered a report (Agenda Item 4(2)) concerning Planning Application 23/02643/OUTMAJ in respect of an outline application for up to 9 no. dwellings and all associated works. Matters to be considered: Access, Landscaping and Layout. 2. Mr Jake Brown, Principal Planning Officer, introduced the report to Members, which took account of all the relevant policy considerations and other material planning considerations. In conclusion the report detailed that the proposal was acceptable in planning terms, provided that a Section 106 Agreement has been completed within three months (or such longer period that may be authorised by the Development Manager, in consultation with the Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Western Area Planning Committee), and that authority should be delegated to the Development Manager to grant planning permission subject to the conditions listed in the report (or minor and inconsequential amendments to those conditions authorised by the development Manager, in consultation with the Chairman or vice-Chairman of the Western Area Planning Committee). 3. Or, if a Section 106 Agreement is not completed, to delegate to the Development Manager to refuse planning permission for the reasons listed in the report. 4. The Chairman asked Mr Paul Goddard, Highways Development Control Team Leader, if he had any observations relating to the application. Mr Goddard advised that the increase in vehicle movements created by this application, during the am and pm peak periods, was low. 5. The five vehicle access points were all of sufficient width and sight lines were in accordance with Manual for Streets, subject to the removal/trimming of some hedges. The 23 car parking spaces proposed were in accordance with Council policy. The 117 parking spaces used by the hotel would be retained. 6. Pedestrians would be able to use the footway on the opposite side of the site. 7. Highway Officers had no objections to the application. 8. In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, Mr Ian Blair, objector, Mr Simon Millett, agent, and Councillor Billy Drummond, Ward Member, addressed the Committee on this application. Objector Representation 9. Mr Blair addressed the Committee. The full representation can be viewed here: Western Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 20th November 2024 Member Questions to the Objector 10. Members asked questions of clarification and were given the following responses: · Mr Blair believed that homes were first developed in the area in the late 1990s with 16 homes in Priory Place and dwellings on Deadman’s Lane. 27 homes followed in 2004. · Mr Blair could not recall any particular improvement works on Deadman's Lane. Agent Representation 11. Mr Millett addressed the Committee. The full representation can be viewed here: Western Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 20th November 2024 Member Questions to the Agent 12. Members asked questions of clarification and were given the following responses: · The trees that would be planted/other planting would be varied, with exact details to be confirmed in line with the proposed condition. The applicant would be responsible for the maintenance of the landscaping ... view the full minutes text for item 3.(2) |
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23/02536/FULMAJ Cold Ash
Additional documents: Minutes: 1. The Committee considered a report (Agenda Item 4(3)) concerning Planning Application 23/02536/FULMAJ in respect of a Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of approved application 21/03154/COMIND: Construction of a detention basin with an area of 0.20 hectares and a 0.7m high earth bund to the south of the scheme. Realignment of an existing ditch for 12m into the proposed basin and installation of a bypass structure to facilitate flows in the existing watercourse downstream. A 300mm diameter pipe will convey flows from the basin during flood events to the existing ditch to the south of the scheme before out falling to the existing Thames Water sewer to the southwest. The existing ditch will be regraded from the outlet from the basin to the inlet to Thames Water sewer. The provision of a 3.0m wide access track from Bowling Green Road to serve the scheme. Removal and deposition, and levelling of soil on adjoining land north of Tull Way. 2. Mr Jake Brown, Principal Planning Officer, introduced the report to Members, which took account of all the relevant policy considerations and other material planning considerations. He explained that the item was before the Western Area Planning Committee as the ward boundaries had changed since the original permission given by the Eastern Area Planning Committee. It was also a West Berkshire Council application. 3. In conclusion the report detailed that the proposal was acceptable in planning terms and officers recommended that the Development Manager be authorised to grant planning permission subject to the conditions outlined in the main and update reports. 4. The Chairman asked Mr Paul Goddard, Highways Development Control Team Leader, if he had any observations relating to the application. Mr Goddard advised there were no highway concerns. He noted that a greater level of spoil was to be retained on the site meaning there would be less large vehicle movements to transport the spoil off site. 5. In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, Mr Alistair Lees, objector, addressed the Committee on this application. Mr Brian Cafferkey, agent, was permitted to answer questions of clarification. Members agreed to suspend standing orders to allow this. Objector Representation 6. Mr Lees addressed the Committee. The full representation can be viewed here: Western Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 20th November 2024 Member Questions to the Objector 7. Members asked a question of clarification and were given the following response: · Mr Lees confirmed that the current levels of deposition were well in excess of the 0.75m being proposed. This impacted on views from his property. Member Questions to the Agent 8. Members asked questions of clarification and were given the following responses: · The seeding for the wildflower meadow would take place in the spring of 2025. The land would be tidied and topsoil added as part of that process. · The soil deposition would not exceed an average of 0.75m in line with the planning permission. Mr Cafferkey explained that this could differ to a minor degree during the construction phase. ... view the full minutes text for item 3.(3) |