Agenda and minutes

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

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 17^th April 2019 were approved.

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors J. S. Bray, V. H. Lewanski (substituted by M. A. Brunt), R. S. Turner (substituted by F. Kelly), and S. T. Walsh.

To receive any declarations of interest.

There were no declarations of interests.

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 Chairman noted that the ward names referenced within the reports to be considered by the committee had changed since the implementation of an Electoral Boundary Review on 2^nd May 2019.

Demolition of 345 Reigate Road and erection of 7 dwellings with associated access road, parking and landscaping. As amended on 28/02/2019, 12/03/2019, 13/03/2019 and on 20/03/2019.

The Committee considered an application at 343 – 351 Reigate Road in Epsom Downs for the demolition of 345 Reigate Road and erection of 7 dwellings with associated access road, parking and landscaping.

George Hinton, of the Nork Residents’ Association, and Wendy Phillips, a local resident, spoke in objection to the application on the grounds that the proposed development would (a) cause harm to the character of the area, contrary to policies Ho9, Ho13 and Ho14 of the Borough Local Plan; and (b) result in overlooking due to the topography of the land and proximity to neighbouring residents’ properties.

Spencer Copping, the applicant’s agent, spoke in support of the application on the grounds that the proposed development would, on balance with a need for family homes in the area, not cause an unacceptable degree of harm to the character of the area since further revision of the plans in consultation with the planning officers and in accordance with the Borough Local Plan and National Planning Policy Framework.

A motion to defer the application for an additional site visit to be attended by Committee Members was proposed and seconded but upon a vote the motion to defer the application was not carried.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED as per the recommendation within the officer’s report and updated conditions/informative in addendum.

Erection of 1st and 2nd floor extensions to link building and annexe to form additional guest rooms and lift. As amended on 06/12/2018, 08/04/2019 and 18/04/2019.

The Committee considered an application at the Skylane Hotel, 34 Bonehurst Road in Horley for the erection of 1^st and 2^nd floor extensions to link the building and annexe to form additional guest rooms and a lift.

Robert Cooke, a local resident, spoke in objection to the application on the grounds that the proposed development could not accommodate 396 parking spaces planned within the area designated for block parking.

RESOLVED that determination of the application be DEFERRED for the agreement of restrictions on airport car parking.

Stationing of mobile home for residential occupation by a single gypsy family and installation of a cesspit.

The Committee considered an application at Arlington Stables, 23A Woodmansterne Lane for the stationing of a mobile home for residential occupation by a single gypsy family and installation of a cesspit.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED with conditions as per the recommendation within the officer’s report.

Erection of building comprising 9 apartments with associated landscaping, parking and cycle parking. Variation of conditions 1,3,6,8,9 & 13 of permission 16/02517/F. Amendments to plans, ground levels and site layout.

The Committee considered an application at the Former Kings Barn, Waterhouse Lane in Kingswood for the erection of a building comprising of 9 apartments with associated landscaping, parking and cycle parking. Variation of conditions 1,3,6,8,9 & 13 of permission 16/02517/F. Amendments to plans, ground levels and site layout.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED with conditions as per the recommendation within the officer’s report and updated/additional condition within the addendum

Change of use from Public House (A4) to Physio Clinic and Hydrotherapy Centre (D1), retention of 2 bedroom flat (C3), internal and external alterations, single storey rear extension and extension to dropped kerb. As amended 13/03/2019, 03/04/2019, 11/4/2019 and on 16/04/2019.

The Committee considered an application The Barley Mow Public House, 3 Eastnor Road in Reigate for a change of use from Public House (A4) to Physio Clinic and Hydrotherapy Centre (D1), retention of 2 bedroom flat (C3), internal and external alterations, single storey rear extension and extension to dropped kerb.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED with conditions as per the recommendation within the officer’s report.

A new single storey rear annexe with roof-space accommodation containing seven new en-suite bedrooms, office, linen store and lobby, access stairs and landing. A new replacement guest dining room linking the annexe to the main building. A new ground floor owner’s apartment formed by rearranging  existing accommodation. Two new first floor extensions at the side and rear of the main property over existing single storey sections to provide six new en-suite bedrooms and a store room.

The Committee considered an application at Gatwick Castle, 28 Massetts Road in Horley for a new single storey rear annexe with roof-space accommodation containing seven new en-suite bedrooms, office, linen store and lobby, access stairs and landing. A new replacement guest dining room linking the annexe to the main building. A new ground floor owner’s apartment formed by rearranging  existing accommodation. Two new first floor extensions at the side and rear of the main property over existing single storey sections to provide six new en-suite bedrooms and a store room.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED with conditions as per the recommendation within the officer’s report and additional condition within addendum.

Installation of frontage boundary railings and sliding entrance gate as per design drawings to a height of 1.200 Metres to match the existing railings of the neighbouring property. As amended on 11/02/2019 and on 02/04/2019.

The Committee considered an application at Elvington lodge, 40 Reigate Hill in Reigate for the installation of frontage boundary railings and sliding entrance gate as per design drawings to a height of 1.200 Metres to match the existing railings of the neighbouring property.

RESOLVED that planning permission be REFUSED as per the recommendation within the officer’s report.

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

There was no urgent business to consider.