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 22 November 2023 be approved as a correct record.

To receive any apologies for absence.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Stevens. Councillor Sachdeva subsequently gave a retrospective apology for absence.

To receive any declarations of interest.

There were no declarations of interest.

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 proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management.

The Committee considered an application at Land Parcel at 525627 145487 Reigate Road, Sidlow for the proposed development comprising the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management.

It was noted that post the publication of the addendum condition 3 referred to the scheme being limited to a period of 40 years, this was an error and should have stated 35 years as per the report.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions as per the recommendation and addendum and changes as follows:

·       Condition 3 - amend from 40 years to 35 years consent;

·       Condition 16 - Add criterion to condition to secure scheme of land maintenance; and  

·       Condition 19 – Add specific wording to require the replanting of trees for those that are felled.

The addition of an informative to encourage natural grazing and use of sheep/livestock as a form of land maintenance.

Installation of 20 no. solar panels to the east (15no.), and west (5no.), roof surfaces of an existing residential house of multiple occupation (HMO) in Horley to provide all electrical power to the building.

The Committee considered an application at 64 Massetts Road, Horley for the installation of 20 no. solar panels to the east (15no.), and west (5no.), roof surfaces of an existing residential house of multiple occupation (HMO) in Horley to provide all electrical power to the building.

A written response would be sent to members following the Committee regarding the cost savings that would be achieved from the installation of the solar panels.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED.

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

There was none.