Agenda and minutes

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

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 1 August 2018 be approved as a correct record and signed.

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors M. J. Selby (substituted for by Councillor B. A. Stead) and C. T. H. Whinney (substituted for by Councillor N. D. Harrison).

To receive any declarations of interest.

There were no declarations of interest.

For the purpose of clarity, the Chairman explained that the applications for consideration at items 5 (Cromwell Road) and 6 (Pitwood Park) were submitted by Reigate and Banstead Borough Council as the applicant. In view of this, Members of the Planning Committee were reminded to consider only material planning matters in determining those applications, irrespective of the applicant.

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.

The demolition of existing building and construction of new building which will include: 1 no. A1, A2, A3 and/or A5 and/or D1 & D2 class unit, 16 no. one bedroom flats and 16 no. two bedroom flats with associated external works.

The Committee considered an application at 16-46 Cromwell Road, Redhill for the demolition of existing building and construction of new building which will include: 1 no. A1, A2, A3 and/or A5 and/or D1 & D2 class unit, 16 no. one bedroom flats and 16 no. two bedroom flats with associated external works.

The Committee discussed a number of points, including the design, parking, the provision of affordable housing and the allocation of viability funding contributed by the applicant.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED with conditions as set out in the report, as updated by the addendum.

The demolition of a steel frame/concrete industrial building and the construction of: 3 no. 2 person 1 bed flats, 6 no. 3 person 2 bed flats, 8 no. 4 person 2 bed houses, 8 no. 5 person 3 bed houses, with associated parking, landscaping and access.

The Committee considered an application at Unit 1, Pitwood Park, Waterfield, Tadworth for the demolition of a steel frame/concrete industrial building and the construction of: 3 no. 2 person 1 bed flats, 6 no. 3 person 2 bed flats, 8 no. 4 person 2 bed houses, 8 no. 5 person 3 bed houses, with associated parking, landscaping and access.

The Committee discussed a number of points, including parking, permitted development rights, the provision of affordable housing and the viability funding contributed by the applicant.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED with conditions as set out in the report.

Outline planning application for the demolition of the existing school buildings, including main school buildings, sports hall and ancillary building and erection of new secondary school, car parking, play space, landscaping and ancillary works.

The Committee considered an outline planning application at St Nicholas School, Taynton for the the demolition of the existing school buildings, including main school buildings, sports hall and ancillary building and erection of new secondary school, car parking, play space, landscaping and ancillary works.

The Committee discussed a number of points, including the travel plan and transport contributions conditioned within the report, retention of the swimming pool, parking and vehicular access, cycling routes and the status of a traffic regulation order.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to Section 106 Agreement and with conditions as set out in the report and an additional informative advising:

The applicant is requested to positively review the opportunities for enhancing and contributing toward off-site schemes that would improve pedestrian and cycle access to the school.

Creation of additional area of hardstanding to front of property to create extra parking space.

The Committee considered an application at 13 Killick Road, Horley for the creation of additional area of hardstanding to front of property to create extra parking space.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED with conditions as set out in the report.

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

There was no other urgent business to consider.