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99.

Minutes

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the previous meeting.

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It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 9 March 2022 be approved as a correct record.

100.

Apologies for absence

To receive any apologies for absence.

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An apology for absence had been received from Councillor Blacker, Councillor Absalom attended as his substitute. Councillor Blacker attended the meeting online as a visiting member but was unable to vote.

101.

Declarations of interest

To receive any declarations of interest.

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Councillor Blacker declared a pecuniary interest in item 8, 17, Vogan Close, Reigate, as he was the agent for this application. Councillor Blacker was not present at the meeting for the duration of this item.

102.

Addendum to the agenda

To note the addendum tabled at the meeting which provides an update on the agenda of planning applications before the Committee.

 

PLANNING APPLICATIONS:

 

NOTES:

1.    The order in which the applications will be considered at the meeting may be subject to change.

2.    Plans are reproduced in the agenda for reference purposes only and are not reproduced to scale.  Accordingly dimensions should not be taken from these plans and the originals should be viewed for detailed information. Most drawings in the agenda have been scanned, and reproduced smaller than the original, thus affecting image quality.

 

To consider the following applications :

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RESOLVED that the addendum be noted.

103.

21/02724/F - Land at Laburnum and Branscombe, 50 Haroldslea Drive, Horley

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 40 homes, including affordable housing, with access from Haroldslea Drive and associated parking and open space. As amended on 15/12/2021, 31/01/2022, 21/02/2022 and on 16/03/2022.

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The Committee considered an application at Land at Laburnum and Branscombe, 50 Haroldslea Drive, Horley for the Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 40 homes, including affordable housing, with access from Haroldslea Drive and associated parking and open space. As amended on 15/12/2021, 31/01/2022, 21/02/2022 and on 16/03/2022.

 

Catherine Pollard, a resident, spoke in objection to the application, explaining that their family home had been in Haroldslea Road for 46 years and therefore felt well placed to give an account of the area. The land on the proposed site was designated as rural land until 2019, when it was changed to an urban area, despite there being no change to the land at that time and an overview of the surrounding land was given. As the Council’s focus was on sustainability, it would be a disappointing president to support development here when there were alternative sites identified for development. Concern was raised regarding pre-emptive tree felling at sites and it was felt that there had become an “act first and ask later” approach by the developers without repercussions. A further concern was in respect of flooding. The flood zones at the site and surrounding area were described. The expected flooding in the area according to their designated flood zone categories did not meet reality. Flooding had occurred four times in Haroldslea Drive in the last 10 years. It was felt that the entrance to the site should be earmarked at the most serious end of flood zone 3. Of the four floods experienced, only two of these were referenced in the Environment Agency’s consultation document. This suggested that the datasets used did not meet reality on the ground and it was therefore felt that any flood mitigation that was put in place would not meet need and any development here was likely to exacerbate the issues with flooding in the area.

 

Donald Stredwick, a resident, spoke in objection to the application stating that he moved to the area to enjoy the benefits of the designated rural setting, which had now been designated as an urban area. His property would be located five metres from the proposed access road to the circa 40 new dwellings, some of which would directly overlook his property and change his current rural view. The developer requested to meet the owners of adjoining properties the previous year, explaining that an acoustic fence along the eastern boundary and low level lighting would be installed, however since then the developer had not responded to correspondence and the planning application did not reference these and this was causing great concern. An overview of highway safety concerns was outlined, including concerns for pedestrians and other highway users. It was felt that the road was a hazard in its current state and was not appropriate for the two years of construction traffic, to be followed by increased traffic from the new development.

 

Billy Clements, the Agent, spoke in support of the application, stating that the site was within  ...  view the full minutes text for item 103.

104.

21/02357/F - Garage block to the rear of 25 Albury Road, Merstham

Demolition of garages and erection of two detached dwellings.

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The Committee considered an application at garage block to the rear of 25 Albury Road, Merstham for the demolition of garages and erection of two detached dwellings.

 

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions as per the recommendation.

105.

22/00196/HHOLD - 31 Ashdown Road, Reigate

Two storey side and single storey front extensions.

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The Committee considered an application at 31 Ashdown Road, Reigate for a two-storey side and single storey front extensions.

 

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions as per the recommendation.

106.

22/00545/HHOLD - 17 Vogan Close, Reigate

Proposed first floor rear extension and side extension, and the addition of a first floor side facing window to existing dwelling.

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The Committee considered an application at 17 Vogan Close, Reigate for the proposed first floor rear extension and side extension, and the addition of a first-floor side facing window to existing dwelling.

 

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions as per the recommendation.

107.

Report back - Tadworth Conservation Area

To report back the results of the public consultation on the proposed Tadworth Conservation Area extension and to consider the designation of the proposed extension of the Tadworth Conservation Area.

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The Committee considered the results of the public consultation on the proposed Tadworth Conservation Area extension and to consider the designation of the proposed extension of the Tadworth Conservation Area.

 

RESOLVED that the proposed boundary changes to Tadworth Conservation Area, as delineated on the plan in Appendix 1 to the report, in pursuance to the provisions of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 be designated as part of the Conservation Area.

108.

First Homes Interim Policy Statement

To note the requirements of this new national planning housing policy, and the need to apply it in the borough as set out in this Interim Policy Statement;

• Agree the recommended local eligibility criteria; and

• Authorise the relevant Heads of Service alongside portfolio-holder to amend this Interim Policy Statement as required to reflect lessons learnt through implementing the policy.

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The report summarised the national First Homes policy, implications of the national policy for tenure mix of affordable housing in the borough to meet local needs, and how the Council would implement the new policy, including local criteria.

 

The Committee concurred that the local eligibility criteria required scrutiny and it was requested that the report be considered by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee being held on 16 June 2022 prior to being brought back to this Committee for consideration at a later date.

 

RESOLVED that the report be deferred for consideration at the Overview and Scrutiny Committee being held on 16 June 2022.

109.

Any other urgent business

To consider any item(s) which, in the opinion of the Chairman, should be considered as a matter of urgency.

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There was none.