DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PANEL

25 SEPTEMBER 2014

SPEAKING LIST AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Speaking List 2 – 3

1 - 14/01583/DISCON Representation from Applicant (MKC) 4

3 – 14/00193/FUL Representations from GLPC 5 – 6

Officer Update 7 – 8

4 – 14/01204/FUL Officer Update 9

7 – 14/01497/FUL Officer update 10

9 - 14/01581/FUL Comment from and Greenleys Town 11 Council

12 – Written Representation – Wolverton Arts and Heritage 12 14/01462/MKCOD3 Society 13 13 – Written Representation – Future Wolverton 14/01463/MKCOD3 14 Officer update for App 12 15 Officer update for App 13

14 – Officer Update 16 14/01463/MKCOD3

17 – 14/01485/FUL Representations from GLPC 17 – 18

Officer Update 19

Additional Plan from GLPC 20

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SPEAKING LIST DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PANEL – 25 SEPTEMBER 2014

APPLICATION ADDRESS REQUESTS TO SPEAK IN TIME RIGHT OF REPLY TIME NO. OBJECTION ALLOCATED OR SPEAKERS IN ALLOCATED FAVOUR Ms S Pancheri Capital and 14/01583/DISCON Knowles Infant School Infrastructure MKC Queensway (Chair of MK Young Up to 3 MIns - Greens) Written submission as right of reply

14/00193/FUL Other 15 Hill Pastures Redhouse Park Cllr D Stabler (GLPC) Up to 3 Mins Miss R Lane Up to 6 Mins Mr A Calverley Up to 3 Mins (Applicant)

Mr I Fox Up to 3 Mins 14/00768/FUL Other 1 Whitworth Lane Loughton Mr D Gibb Up to 3 Mins Ms L Pearson Up to 9 Mins (Applicant) Milton Keynes Cllr A Sargent (LGHPC) Up to 3 Mins

Mr T Skelton Up to 3 Mins Cllr McDonald Up to 3 Mins 14/01204/FUL Other 1 Windrush Close (Ward Member) Downhead Park Mr D Gibb Up to 3 Mins Ms D Campbell Milton Keynes Cllr D Stabler (GLPC) Up to 3 Mins Up to 9 Mins (Applicant)

Cllr Galloway (WGTC) Up to 3 Mins Mr Ali Up to 3 Mins 14/01581/FUL Minor 5 Glyn Square Wolverton (Applicants Agent) Milton Keynes

APPLICATION ADDRESS REQUESTS TO SPEAK IN TIME RIGHT OF REPLY TIME NO. OBJECTION ALLOCATED OR SPEAKERS IN ALLOCATED FAVOUR Ms J Holroyd Up to 3 Mins Ms S Bailey or Up to 6 Mins 14/01462/MKCOD Land Opposite (representing Wolverton representative

16 The Square Arts and Heritage) MKC (Parking Wolverton Up to 3 Mins Cllr Galloway (WGTC) Strategy and Implementation Manager)

Ms J Holroyd Up to 3 Mins Ms S Bailey or Up to 6 Mins 14/01463/MKCOD Land in front of (representing Wolverton representative

42 Church Street Arts and Heritage) MKC (Parking Wolverton Up to 3 Mins Cllr Galloway (WGTC) Strategy and Implementation Manager)

14/01157/FUL Other 8 Winfold Lane Tattenhoe Ms L Foster-Jones Up to 3 Mins Ms S Clark Up to 3 Mins Milton Keynes (Applicant)

Cllr D Stabler (GLPC) Up to 3 Mins Mr B Nudds 14/1485/ FUL Other 13 Whitsun Pastures (Applicants Agent) Willen Park Mr M Stewart de Neys Up to 3 Mins Up to 6 Mins Declined to respond Milton Keynes

Knowles Primary School – Final phase of capital works Ref – 14/01583/DISCON

We are awaiting clearance from planning on the discharge of the Pre- Commencement Condition, which is the submission of an Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan, included in which is the proposed removal of a willow tree.

In ideal circumstances we would of course prefer not to remove any trees when carrying out a school capital improvement project but in some cases it is essential to do so to achieve the project objectives. This is the case at Knowles Primary School. The final phase of works is a comprehensive remodelling package of the external areas. This will create a range of external spaces suitable for a new 630 place Primary School. The works planned (for which planning permission has been granted, subject to discharge of conditions) include –

New hard play areas New parking facilities for parents and staff New fencing and access control measures to create a single, secure site A new fenced ball court

The willow tree is within close proximity to the site of the proposed new fenced ball court. There is no other available site for this court in the grounds that would not compromise other key facilities.

The proposed location of the ball court (and removal of the willow tree) has the formal support of the school governing body and leadership team. Furthermore, the removal of the tree has been supported by an independent Arborist and the Council’s own specialist Tree Officer. The tree is rated as a category C1, category C being defined as 'trees of low quality with an estimated remaining life expectancy of at least 10 years'. Category 1 being 'unremarkable trees of very limited merit or such impaired condition that they do not qualify in higher categories'

A new semi-mature weeping willow tree will be sourced and planted in the school grounds in a location agreed with the school. Further to this, we have agreed to retain wood from the felled willow (assuming approval is forthcoming) for the school to use for wildlife and nature areas.

Whips will also be retained from the tree so that living willow sculptures can be created in workshops with pupils. These will form part of a new environmental area on the school site and provide further enhancement to the grounds of this expanding school.

Sarah Layton Project Leader, Capital Education, Effectiveness and Participation, Children and Families, Milton Keynes Council

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OBJECTION TO Application 14/00193/FUL 15 Hill Pastures

The application was deferred from the DC Panel meeting on the 8th July, to enable the applicant to supply details of ownership of the land, on which the “allocated parking” for the dwelling would be located.

The minutes refer to: “a deficiency in the available on street parking allocation”

This is incorrect; the Addendum to Parking Standards 2009 SPD requires on-plot allocated parking spaces.

GLPC have pointed out that the Planning Officer’s report before you does not include GLPC comments referring to the MKC Addendum to Parking Standards 2009 SPD, which state:

Allocated parking is defined as privately owned spaces that are designated for the sole use of an individual dwelling.

Such spaces will normally be located on-plot, but for some developments, such as flats, they may be located in a shared parking area.

№15 is a dwelling house, NOT a flat, so the two parking spaces would have to be on-plot and privately owned to comply with MKC policy.

The applicant has given notice to the owners of the land in front of the two carports that they intend to apply for planning permission but that does not meet the PRIVATELY OWNED requirements of the MKC Parking Standards SPD

GLPC suggests that the spaces in front of the garages have to be legally transferred to the ownership, and legally incorporated into the deeds of the occupier of №15 Hill Pastures.

As far as I am aware the applicant is unable to confirm that the spaces in front of the car ports are in their legal ownership.

DCP members were also by the Officer: “that the recommendation to approve the application was in the light of a recent appeal in a similar situation.”

The appeal was made for №4 Mead Crescent and the circumstances were totally different, and not similar as reported by the Officer.

The applicant for №4 Mead Crescent actually owned the parking space in front of the carport, and the dwelling was a flat, not a house, and therefore required only one allocated parking place, which in fact it had even if the car port was enclosed.

Even so, conditions was suggested by the Planning Inspector and agreed by the applicant.

BACKGROUND not to be read out! ■ 4 MEAD CRESCENT REDHOUSE PARK MK14 5FX. 13/01516/FUL Conversion of carport into garage. Validated 22nd July 2103. Applicant Mr D Warburton. Agent N/A MKC Officer Katy Lycett 252 313 GLPC recommended refusal of planning permission under Planning Policy T15 (ii) MKC Adopted Parking Standards and New Residential Design Guide SPD 2012. Application refused. Officer delegated decision 16th September 2013. Policy T15 (ii) loss of on-plot parking space.

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Appeal lodged reference: 13/00053/REF by Mr D Warburton against refusal. Start date 28th November 2013. Appeal allowed 11th March 2014 after written representations.

The key argument by the appellant was that the dwelling was a flat not a house and therefore only required 1 parking space not 2. Decision to approve

Three conditions were imposed by the Inspector. Number 3 suggested by the appellant, was to retain the use of the enclosed space as a garage only and thus prevent it being converted to a habitable room.

Condition 3 “The garage hereby permitted shall be kept available for the parking of motor vehicles at all times. The garage shall be used solely for the benefit of the occupants of the dwelling of which it forms part and their visitors and for no other purpose and shall be permanently retained as such thereafter.”

There should be sound planning reasons for approving an application that is contrary to MKC Adopted Planning Policy, thus creating a precedent.

If MKC are minded to approve the application, to which GLPC still objects, GLPC request conditions be applied to the any such approval.

CONDITIONS 1. Permitted development rights to be withdrawn to exclude the ‘garages’ being converted to ancillary accommodation for №15 Hill Pastures in the future [an office, playroom or for child minding use]

2. The garages to be available for the parking of motor vehicles at all times.

3. The allocated spaces to be marked out and numbered as are the other allocated spaces.

Councillor David Stabler Parish Council

(6) Application Number: 14/00193/FUL

Installation of garage doors to existing carport

AT 15 Hill Pastures, Redhouse Park, Milton Keynes

FOR Miss Rebecca Lane

Target: 11th April 2014

Ward: Park (ended 0514) Parish: Great Linford Parish Council

Report Author/Case Officer: Katy Lycett Contact Details: 01908 252313 [email protected]

Team Leader: Alex Harrison Contact Details: 01908 252608 [email protected]

In response to the email submitted by Cllr. David Stabler (below) on behalf of Great Linford Parish Council sections 1.2 and 1.3 of the report provide an update and clarification as to why this item was deferred from the July meeting. The necessary notifications have now all been carried out and no responses were received as a result of this consultation.

Great Linford Parish Council comments are summarised within sections A3.1 to A3.5 of the report. It is not practical to include every part of an extensive consultation response and section 1.2 and 1.3 provide the necessary information regarding ownership/notice being served. The applicant has never claimed to own the land to the front of the garage and the Local Planning Authority is aware that this part of the site is not privately owned.

It is the role of the Case Officer to draft relevant conditions and in this instance the suggested condition has been added. Should Members of the Panel wish to include additional appropriate conditions these will be discussed at the meeting and can be added if requested.

Great Linford Parish Council has made reference to this application being contrary to the guidelines contained within the MKC Parking Standards SPD. However each application is considered on its own merits on a case-by-case basis and there are instances where an application may not adhere exactly to Policy/Guidance yet, is acceptable on the basis of other factors. This application has been under consideration for a significant amount of time and in conjunction with Highways Engineers is, on this occasion deemed to be acceptable.

(7) ‘Good morning Katy.

I note that you are recommending approval of this application.

OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPOSED PARKING SPACES

As I understand it, the application was deferred from the previous DC Panel so that the applicant could supply details of ownership of the land on which the allocated parking for the dwelling would be located.

I also note that the report does not include the comments made by GLPC [in this email sting] about the MKC Parking Standard SPD, which require that allocated parking spaces have to be:

“privately owned spaces that are designated for the sole use of an individual dwelling”

GLPC requested that the spaces in front of the garages be legally transferred to, and owned by the occupier of 15 Hill Pastures.

As far as I am aware the applicant has not confirmed that the spaces in front of the car ports are in their legal ownership.

They have given notice to the owners that they intend to apply for planning permission but that does not meet the PRIVATELY OWNED requirements of the MKC Parking Standards SPD

I do not know why you have chosen to ignore these key GLPC comments.

Will you please amend your report to include the GLPC comments about ownership, which are essential to the understanding of the decision to be made by the members of the DC Panel and the reason why the application was deferred previously?

CONDITIONS REQUESTED BY GLPC

You have totally ignored any reference in your report to the request for conditions by GLPC. WHY?

Conditions

If MKC are minded to approve the application, GLPC request conditions be applied to the approval requiring:

1. Permitted development rights to be withdrawn to exclude the ‘garages’ being converted to ancillary accommodation for 15 Hill Pastures in the future [an office, playroom or for child minding use] 2. The garages to be available for the parking of motor vehicles at all times 3. The allocated spaces to be marked out and numbered as are the other allocated spaces. Kind regards

David Stabler

Great Linford Parish Council’

(8) Application Number: 14/01204/FUL OTHER Change of use of amenity land to private garden land, to be enclosed with hedging and temporary open wooden fencing

AT 1 Windrush Close, Downhead Park, Milton Keynes

FOR Mr Lindsay And Mrs Diana Campbell

Target: 23rd September 2014

Ward: And Old Parish: Great Linford Parish Council

Report Author/Case Officer: Danika Hird Contact Details: [email protected]

Team Leader: Minor Applications Team Leader Contact Details:

Development Control Panel (DCP) Update

Further advice has been sought from the Council’s Arboricultural Officer, as stated within para. 5.7 of the officer report, regarding the quality of the trees. The salient comment of this consultation response note:

1. The Arboriculturist is not convinced that large trees of a fairly vigorous species such as these Poplars are the ideal choice of tree for this close to a dwelling.

2. The seven trees situated within the application site are generally in reasonable condition despite being infected by varying degrees of Sesia moth larvae, none of the trees are considered to have a heavy infestation, few trees have failed as a direct result of the infestation.

3. All of the tree trunks appear to be in good condition; however one tree has a pruning wound on the trunk, and should be closely monitored. A further tree is in poor condition with fairly sparse foliage and minor dead wood. A third tree close to the footway requires soil clearance from the base of the trunk to assess the health of the tree (the latter referenced trees may require removal in the short term).

4. Milton Keynes Council (MKC) rarely place Tree Preservation Order’s (TPO’s) on trees within its ownership and would only consider this should planning permission be granted, and preferably before the transfer of any land.

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Application Number: 14/01497/FUL Minor Amendment to previously approved application 13/00314/FUL for relocation and layout of access

AT Chaff Barn, 2 Manor Court, Olney Road

FOR Mr & Mrs Geary

Target: 27th August 2014

Ward: Olney Parish: Parish Council

Report Author/Case Officer: Katy Lycett Contact Details: 01908 252313 [email protected]

Team Leader: Alex Harrison Minor Applications Team Leader Contact Details: 01908 252608 [email protected]

A Panel Site Inspection took place on Monday morning attended by various members of Emberton Parish Council and Cllr P Geary. The site and surrounding area was inspected in the context of the proposal which forms the basis of this application. There are no further updates and the recommendation remains as contained within the report.

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Re app. 09 Glyn Square, Wolverton

Please circulate this comment to the panel and the planning officer and acknowledge receipt of my email, thanks:

"The car park in front of the Glyn Square shops is not, as stated, a public car park. It is controlled by the businesses and has time limits.

Councillor Jess Holroyd

Wolverton and Greenleys TC”

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Re Applications 12 and 13

Dear Milton Keynes Council

Please receive and acknowledge the following written comment in support of the above:

The applications to put 2 electric car chargers each in the Square and Church Street has been objected to by the Town Council. The Conservation Officer says they are the wrong design (being like grey petrol pumps) and if they are needed, they should be the small black design like the ones outside the MK Council offices, and indeed like the two which have already been installed elsewhere in Church Street. How can the planners believe that it is suitable to install two different designs in the same street? Also this is contrary to the principles in the Wolverton Public Realm Design Manual, adopted as technical guidance by this Council, whose aim is to foster coordinated development of street furniture in the Conservation Area

J Holroyd

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14/01463/MKCOD3 Minor Land In Front of No 42, Church Street, Wolverton

And

14/01462/MKCOD3 Minor Land Opposite 16, The Square, Wolverton

Future Wolverton wish to object to the two planning applications (listed above) for the installation of rapid charge units in The Square, Wolverton.

We are very disappointed that conversations have not been held with Future Wolverton over the potential location of the rapid charge units in the town, since it could have been an opportunity to “join up” initiatives and support the Electric Car Club that we were instrumental in bringing to the Town.

In conjunction with E- Car, Future Wolverton operates an Electric Car Club in the Town and we currently have two vehicles in the town – one behind Foundation House in The Square and one at the Railway Works on Stratford Road.

In the summer of 2014 discussions were held with Milton Keynes Council about piloting the use of the Electric Car Club to address community transport needs. These discussions led to a Cabinet decision on the 23rd July to support a 2 year pilot of the Electric Cars being used for community transport.

With increased use, the car club could have greatly benefitted from rapid charge units, and consideration should have been given to the co-location of the existing Electric vehicles in the town and rapid charge units.

The other important issue is the ongoing plans to redevelop the Agora, which were given a boost at the Cabinet meeting on the 8th September when Milton Keynes Council made a decision to buy the building to bring forward the redevelopment.

At this critical moment it would be inappropriate for any capital investment to go ahead on any highway near the Agora (including The Square and Church Street) since this is likely to be subject to significant change in the next year.

We understand that the Town Council and Wolverton Society for Arts & Heritage are objecting to the applications on the grounds of the impact that the units will have on the Conservation Area. We are also concerned about the physical appearance of the units on the heritage of Wolverton, and also share concerns about the impact that the units will have on limited parking in The Square.

The Wolverton community is generally very supportive of Electric vehicles, but any decisions made about charging units and other infrastructure must be made in conjunction with the community and local groups and not imposed with little proper consultation.

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APP 12 Application Number: 14/01462/MKCOD3

Minor

Installation of 2 x electric vehicle rapid charge units

AT Land Opposite 16, The Square, Wolverton

FOR Milton Keynes Council Target: 26th August 2014

Ward: Wolverton

Parish: Wolverton & Greenleys Town Council

Report Author/Case Officer: Kanchan Sharma

Contact Details: [email protected]

Team Leader: Minor Applications Team Leader

Contact Details: Alex Harrison

Development Control Panel (DCP) Update

1. There is an error on Page 197 which should refer to part 12 rather than part 34 of the GPDO.

‘These electric chargers can be installed without the planning permission because they can be installed using permitted development as noted within Schedule 2, Part 12 of Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995.’

2. One further document, not originally referenced within the officer report is the ‘Wolverton Public Realm Design Manual.’ This manual is a Design Guide which is not formal adopted Planning Policy/Guidance and therefore has very little weight in the determination of the planning application. Notwithstanding this, the most relevant part of this document is Section 4 - Streetscape Elements.

As is noted within the officer report, the low carbon policies are considered to outweigh the design and conservation concerns in this case. The officer’s recommendation for planning permission to be granted remain as per that noted within the officer report.

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Item 13 Application Number: 14/01463/MKCOD3 Minor Installation of 2 x electric vehicle rapid charge units

AT Land in Front of No 42, Church Street, Wolverton

FOR Milton Keynes Council

Target: 26th August 2014

Ward: Wolverton Parish: Wolverton & Greenleys Town Council

Report Author/Case Officer: Kanchan Sharma Contact Details: [email protected]

Team Leader: Minor Applications Team Leader Contact Details: Alex Harrison

Development Control Panel (DCP) Update

1. There is an error on Page 211 which should refer to part 12 rather than part 34 of the GPDO.

‘These electric chargers can be installed without the planning permission because they can be installed using permitted development as noted within Schedule 2, Part 12 of Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995.’

2. One further document, not originally referenced within the officer report is the ‘Wolverton Public Realm Design Manual.’ This manual is a Design Guide which is not a formally adopted Planning Policy/Guidance and therefore has very little weight in the determination of the planning application. Notwithstanding this, the most relevant part of this document is Section 4 - Streetscape Elements.

As is noted within the officer report, the low carbon policies are considered to outweigh the design and conservation concerns in this case. The officer’s recommendations for planning permission to be granted remain as per that noted within the officer report.

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APP 14 Application Number: 14/01463/MKCOD3 Minor Installation of 2 x electric vehicle rapid charge units

AT Electric Charge Point, Monellan Crescent, Caldecotte, Milton Keynes

FOR Milton Keynes Council

Target: 26th August 2014

Ward: Danesborough And Walton Parish: Walton Parish Council

Report Author/Case Officer: Kanchan Sharma Contact Details: [email protected]

Team Leader: Minor Applications Team Leader Contact Details: Alex Harrison

Development Control Panel (DCP) Update

1. There is an error on Page 224 which should refer to part 12 rather than part 34 of the GPDO.

‘These electric chargers can be installed without the planning permission because they can be installed using permitted development as noted within Schedule 2, Part 12 of Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995.’

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GLPC OBJECTION TO Application Number: 14/01485/FUL 13 Whitsun Pasture, Willen Park

Location of 7 & 8 Shipman Court Willen Park From MKC Interactive Mapping

7 & 8 Shipman Court Willen Park Google Maps with boundaries in yellow

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7 & 8 Shipman Court Willen Park Google Street View

Note properties are two semi-detaced bungalows whose rear faces 13 Whitsun Pasture

Relevant Planning Policy Adopted Milton Keynes Local Plan 2001-2011 1. D1: Impact of Development Proposals on Locality (iii) An unacceptable visual intrusion or loss of privacy, sunlight and daylight

2. D2A: Urban Design Aspects of New Development (i) Are in scale with other buildings in the immediate vicinity in terms of their height and massing, except where a greater scale is necessary to reflect the development’s function and importance (ii) Relate well to and enhance the surrounding environment

3. New Residential Development - Design Guide - Supplementary Planning Guidance - April 2012 Page 94 Section 4 – Detailing the Place 4.10 Residential Amenity Privacy/Back-to-back Distances 3.10.1 As a rule of thumb, for new residential developments, back-to-back privacy distances of 22 metres (measured from first floor level) should be the objective. Where housing is proposed as part of infill development, to avoid overlooking for existing houses, a minimum of 22 metres (back to back) or 13.7 metres (rear to flank) must be applied.

GLPC objects to this application believing it to be contrary to Adopted Planning Policy. Objections were also made by owners of adjacent properties objection

There should be sound planning reasons for approving an application that is contrary to Council Planning Policy .

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Application Number: 14/01485/FUL OTHER

Demolition of conservatory and construction of two storey rear extension

AT 13 Whitsun Pasture, Willen Park, Milton Keynes

FOR Mr B Chamdal

Target: 27th August 2014

Ward: Campbell Park And Old Parish: Great Linford Parish Council Woughton

Report Author/Case Officer: Danika Hird Contact Details: [email protected]

Team Leader: Minor Applications Team Leader Contact Details:

Development Control Panel (DCP) Update

1. There is an error on page 253 of the officer report, whereby the content of para. 5.3 is unintentionally replicated at the end of para. 5.2.

2. A request has been made by Great Linford Parish Council for an illustrated representation to highlight the dimensions presented in the report on pages 252-255, attached. There are no changes in separation distances at ground floor level between the proposed and existing plans.

(19) 13 Whitsun Pastures, Willen Park: 14/01485/FUL – Measurement Indication (Not to scale)

No.14 Whitsun Pasture

Width: 2.37metres

Length: 1.90metres

No.7 Shipman Court Existing separation (Semi-detached distance at first floor level: 13.68m bungalow) 11.6metres

No.8 Shipman Court 9metres (Semi-detached Width: 4.74metres bungalow) Length: 2.37metres

Existing separation distance at first floor level: 11.37m No.11 Whitsun Pasture Note: Measurements have been taken from elevation to elevation due to a concern over boundary ownership

Annotations provided by the Planning Officer (20)