Agenda and draft minutes

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

RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 23 October 2024 be approved as a correct record.

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence had been received from Councillors Blacker and Orchard, Councillors King and Smith attended as their respective substitutes. Councillor Hudson also sent his apologies.

Councillor Blacker attended the meeting remotely but was unable to vote.

It was noted that Cllr Newton had resigned from the Committee and her name should not have appeared on the agenda front sheet.

To receive any declarations of interest.

Councillor Smith declared an interest in item 10, East Surrey Hospital, and would not be present for that item.

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.

Series of phased developments at Dunottar School comprising a new Vi th (sixth) Form Centre and refurbishment of the Stable Block and Pelican Centre (Phase 1), and a new Assembly & Exam Hall, classrooms and Orangery (Phase 2). Prior to the commencement of Phase 2 two existing temporary classrooms be removed. Associated external works. Variation of condition 1 of permission 18/00326/F amendment to roof and elevations. Variation of conditions 13 and 18 of permission 20/01052/S73. Alterations to the travel plan and an increase in pupil numbers.

This application was withdrawn with reasons as set out in the addendum.

Erection of 3 new build dwellings. As amended on 20/02/2024, 28/02/2024, 14/06/2024 and on 23/07/2024.

The Committee considered an application at Sunnyacres Nursery, 18 Reigate Road, Hookwood for the erection of 3 new build dwellings. As amended on 20/02/2024, 28/02/2024, 14/06/2024 and on 23/07/2024.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions as per the recommendations, with an amendment to Condition 12 - to remove duplication of 6 Electric Vehicle charging points.

This report recommends the designation of new Conservation Areas at Blanford Road Reigate, Warwick Road Redhill, Horley Row Horley and the extensions to existing Conservation Areas at Banstead, Elmore Road Chipstead, High Road Chipstead and Wray Common Reigate.

The Committee considered the report with the results of the public consultation on the proposed Conservation Areas for and extensions to Conservation Areas and consider designation of the proposed changes.

The report recommended the designation of new Conservation Areas at Blanford Road Reigate, Warwick Road Redhill, Horley Row Horley and the extensions to existing Conservation Areas at Banstead, Elmore Road Chipstead, High Road Chipstead and Wray Common Reigate.

RESOLVED that all the proposed Conservations Areas above be designated as per the report and addendum.

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

There was none.

RECOMMENDED that members of the Press and public be excluded from the meeting for item 10 under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that:

i.               It involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12 A of the Act; and

ii.              The public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

RESOLVED that members of the press and public be excluded from the meeting for agenda item 10 (East Surrey Hospital) under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that: It involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

3. Information relating to financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

Presentation by, and questions to, representatives of East Surrey Hospital about retrospective and prospective developments at the site.

This item was discussed in the private part of the meeting.