Agenda and minutes

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

RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 7 June 2023 be approved as a correct record.

To receive any apologies for absence.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Tary, Councillor Green attended as his substitute. An apology for absence was also received from Councillor Sachdeva.

To receive any declarations of interest.

Councillor Blacker declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 9 of the agenda, 144 Balcombe Road, Horley, as he was a member of Horley Town Council and its Planning Committee.

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 :

RESOLVED that the addendum be noted.

Retention of existing roof and re-use of original roofing timbers (where feasible) including re-use of original roofing slates; reinstatement of chimney stacks; retention and incorporation of remaining original first floor wall in connection with erection of first floor side and rear extension comprising three flats; new shopfront; and retention of single storey flank extension.

The Committee considered an application at 12-18 High Street, Merstham for the Retention of existing roof and re-use of original roofing timbers (where feasible) including re-use of original roofing slates; reinstatement of chimney stacks; retention and incorporation of remaining original first floor wall in connection with erection of first floor side and rear extension comprising three flats; new shopfront; and retention of single storey flank extension.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions as per the recommendation and an amended condition requiring the use of imperial sized bricks unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Full planning application for the partial infill of the existing undercroft car park to form four new apartments together with waste and cycle storage.

The Committee considered an application at Roebuck House, Bancroft Road, Reigate for full planning application for the partial infill of the existing undercroft car park to form four new apartments together with waste and cycle storage.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions as per the recommendation and addendum, plus amended changes to and additional conditions requiring:

·         The staircase be painted and thereafter maintained;

·         That the car park layout and management thereafter be adhered to and maintained;

·         The refuse condition include detailed requirement for the management of waste; and

·         The standard broadband condition be added.

Demolition of existing house, erection of 1 no. detached house with 5 bedrooms and 2 no. semi-detached houses with 4 bedrooms with associated refuse storage and new landscaping; provision of two new vehicular accesses and closure of existing access. As amended on 03/02/2023.

The Committee considered an application at Josil, Waterhouse Lane, Kingswood for the Demolition of existing house, erection of 1 no. detached house with 5 bedrooms and 2 no. semi-detached houses with 4 bedrooms with associated refuse storage and new landscaping; provision of two new vehicular accesses and closure of existing access. As amended on 03/02/2023.

A reason for refusal was proposed by Councillor Blacker and seconded by Councillor Cooper, whereupon the Committee voted and RESOLVED that planning permission be REFUSED on the grounds that:

The proposed development, by virtue of the introduction of a pair of semi-detached dwellings, with their narrow width, height, car dominated frontage and the overall density of the scheme, would result in an incongruous form of development that is contrary to the spacious, soft landscaped character of the Alcocks Lane and Waterhouse Lane Residential Area of Special Character. The scheme is therefore contrary to the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework 2021, Policies DES1, DES2 and DES3 of the Reigate and Banstead Development Management Plan 2019, and the Reigate and Banstead Local Character & Distinctiveness Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document.

Installation of horizontal solar panels on the roof of the existing detached building to provide all future electrical power for the exclusive use of restaurant/cafe tenants. External elevations to remain unchanged. Internal plan to remain unchanged.

The Committee considered an application at The Pavilion, Priory Park, Bell Street, Reigate for the Installation of horizontal solar panels on the roof of the existing detached building to provide all future electrical power for the exclusive use of restaurant/cafe tenants. External elevations to remain unchanged. Internal plan to remain unchanged.

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

First floor extension to the existing single storey extension built in 1976 and conversion of existing garage.

The Committee considered an application at 144 Balcombe Road, Horley for First floor extension to the existing single storey extension built in 1976 and conversion of existing garage.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions as per the recommendation with the addition of a standard informative regarding sprinklers.

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

There was none.