Minutes of the Planning Committee Held on Thursday, 10Th October 2013 at the Town Hall, Beaconsfield

BEACONSFIELD TOWN COUNCIL Action MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON THURSDAY, 10TH OCTOBER 2013 AT THE TOWN HALL, BEACONSFIELD

Committee Councillors present: Cllrs. A.M. Walters (AW) (In the Chair), M Denyer (MD), S.W. Jones (SJ), J Read (JR) and S Saunders (SS).

Committee Members Apologies: Cllr. Davie, Grover and Mackintosh

Councillors also in attendance: Cllr. Keith.

Minutes taken by Margaret Mathie

It was agreed that on this occasion as Cllr. Jones had just arrived, that Cllr. Walters would Chair the meeting.

Item 1 Apologies for absence These were as set out above.

Item 2 Minutes of Last Meeting The Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 5th September 2013 were received, confirmed and recommended for approval and signed by the Chairman.

Item 3 Matters Arising The Chairman reported that the planning application relating to 71 Gregories Road had been refused by SBDC.

Item 4 Declarations of Interest There were no declarations of interest.

Item 5 Plans

LIST 1 Applications recommended for Consideration by the Committee 13/01419/FUL Rear of 7 and 9 Amersham Road (facing Meadow Lane) S One pair of semi-detached dwellinghouses at the rear of Nos. 7 and 9 Amersham Road (SBDC 01.10.13)

The Committee confirmed the action of the Vice-Chairman in submitting the following observations to SBDC.

OBSERVATIONS The Town Council wished to object strongly to this application as it was considered to be the worst type of back land development and, as such, was an over-development of the site and would cause loss of privacy to the neighbouring properties. The Town Council was also opposed to any access being granted onto Meadow Lane as per the advice from County Highways concerning previous applications. 13/01460/FUL 3 Owlsears Close N Re-development of site to create two detached dwellinghouses, landscaping and hardstanding (SBDC 01.10.13)

One letter of objection received.

The Committee confirmed the action of the Vice-Chairman in submitting the following observations to SBDC.

OBSERVATIONS The Town Council wished to object strongly to this application on the grounds that its scale, height and design were out of keeping with the character and the appearance of the Seeleys estate. The proposal was also un-neighbourly and considered to be an over-development of the site which was to the detriment of the neighbours in Owlsears Close. It was considered that the proposals were contrary to Policies EP3 and H9 of the SBDC Local Plan. 13/01501/FUL Land to rear of 101 Station Road fronting Candlemas Lane S New dwellinghouse in rear garden fronting Candlemas Lane and construction of vehicular access to existing dwellinghouse. (SBDC 07.10.13)

1 One letter of objection received. Action

The Committee confirmed the action of the Vice-Chairman in submitting the following observations to SBDC.

OBSERVATIONS The Town Council wished to object strongly to this planning application as it was considered that the proposed access was too close to the large junction (Candlemas Lane onto Station Road) and it was also opposite some very large developments which had recently been constructed (yet another accident had been observed at this busy junction earlier that day). It was also felt that this particular proposal was an over-development of the plot.

13/01532/FUL 111 Gregories Road N Re-development of site to provide two detached dwellings. (SBDC 11.10.13)

Two letters of objection received.

OBSERVATIONS The Committee wished to object to this application and the two detached dwellings would not be in keeping with the surrounding developments and would be contrary to Policies EP3 and H9 of the South Bucks District Local Plan. 13/01520/FUL 6 Ledborough Wood N Replacement detached dwellinghouse (SBDC 11.10.13)

One letter of objection received.

OBSERVATIONS No objection. 13/01536/LBC Crazy Bear Hotel, 73 Wycombe End S Lighting to front elevation. (SBDC 11.10.13)

Two letters of objection received.

OBSERVATIONS No objection.

LIST 2 Applications recommended for No Objection by the Committee 13/01413/FUL 136 Cherry Tree Road W Loft conversion with rear dormers and single storey rear extension (SBDC 20.09.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01349/FUL 47 Burkes Road N Replacement of existing garage roof and addition of attached car port (SBDC 24.09.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01350/FUL 45 Woodside Avenue N Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and construction of part single/part two storey rear and side extension. New porch canopy. Roof light to front elevation (SBDC 24.09.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01438/ADV White Stuff, 7 Burkes Parade, Station Road N Illuminated fascia and hanging sign (SBDC 24.09.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01455/FUL 1 Cromerton Close W Single storey rear extension (SBDC 25.09.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection

13/01453/FUL Tagair, 69 Burkes Road (Amended Description) N Front porch, single storey rear extension and two storey front/side extension incorporating garages and residential annexe. First floor side extension and conversion of second floor roof space into habitable accommodation incorporating front and rear dormers. Widening of vehicular access and replacement gates, piers and part of front boundary wall (SBDC 26.09.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection S 2 13/01412/VC Portway, 49 Candlemas Lane Action Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 12/01583/FUL to create new vehicular access and retain the existing vehicular access. (SBDC 26.09.13)

No objection OBSERVATIONS

13/01355/XFUL 2 North Close W Extension to time limit imposed on application 10/01249/FUL for: Part two storey/part first floor side extension (SBDC 02.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01454/FUL 39 Lakes Lane S Single storey side extension. (SBDC 02.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01463/FUL 1 Horseshoe Crescent S Part two storey/part single storey side/rear extension. (SBDC 01.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01507/FUL Blaydon House, 83 Burkes Road W Single storey side/rear extension, loft conversion incorporating dormers and roof lights. Part first floor/part two storey extension to garage with habitable accommodation above and dormers (SBDC 07.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01528/FUL The Firs, 11 Penington Road W Two storey front extension, part two storey/part single storey side/rear extension. Loft conversion with front dormer and detached double garage. (SBDC 10.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01511/FUL 32 Ronald Road S Single storey rear extension. (SBDC 10.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01524/FUL Two Ways, 3 Wilton Crescent N New vehicular access and entrance gates. (SBDC 10.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection

13/01526/FUL Dalmeny, 5 Amersham Road S Part two storey/part single storey rear extension. (SBDC 11.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01512/FUL 2 Reynolds Road N Roof alterations including rear mansard roof, pitched roof front dormer, flat-roofed side dormer and roof lights (Amendment to pp 13/00096/FUL). (SBDC 15.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01549/LBC Middle Barn, Wooburn Green Lane W Listed building consent for two roof lights. (SBDC 15.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01556/ADV Blockbuster, 4 Grove Court, Station Road N Non-illuminated fascia and hanging sign. (SBDC 15.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01530/FUL Beggars Roost, 12 Wattleton Road W Single storey side extension, garage conversion to habitable room and convert side building to double garage. (SBDC 17.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection

13/01563/VC The Chalet, 37 Candlemas Lane S Application for variation of condition 2 of pp 13/00980/FUL for: Changes to ground floor rear fenestration of incorporate a single wide opening, front roof light and rear dormer on each dwelling. (SBDC 17.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection S

3 13/01377/FUL The Bungalow, 99 Shepherds Lane Action Re-development of site to provide a terrace of three dwellings served by new vehicular access (Amendment: Additional design and access statement submitted)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01250/FUL 33 Crabtree Close W Single storey infill extension. (SBDC 22.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01457/ADV Halifax, 1 The Highway, Station Road N Illuminated x 2 external fascia signs, illuminated external hanging sign, illuminated ATM sign and non-illuminated internal marketing poster. (SBDC 22.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01545/FUL 15 Ledborough Wood N Erection of tree house and play equipment. (SBDC 23.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01602/JNOT 35 Wycombe End S Notification under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995, Part 3 of Schedule4 2 Class J for: Change of use from office to residential (SBDC 23.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01525/FUL The Old Barn, Windsor End S Change of use from B1 and B8 to D1 doctor consultancy rooms (SBDC 24.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01608/FUL Hyde Farm, Hedgerley Lane S Change of cart shed building to class B1. Fenestration and replacement roof. (SBDC 24.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01609/LBC Hyde Farm, Hedgerley Lane S Listed building application for new fenestration, replacement roof and alterations to facilitate change of use of cart shed building to class B1. (SBDC 24.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01631/FUL Beaconsfield Baptist Church, 32 Baring Road N Single storey side extension to create store room to rear hall (SBDC 25.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection 13/01630/FUL Ashley, 29 Woodside Avenue Demolition of existing garage. Erection of two storey side extension, incorporating rear dormer windows in roof. Single storey rear veranda. (SBDC 25.10.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection

LIST 3 Applications concerning all trees 13/01442/TPO 8 Maplewood Gardens & 53 Burgess Wood Road South W Ash (T1) – reduce by 15-20% and reshape, Ash (T2) – reduce by 15% and reshape, Oak (T3 & 4) – reduce by 20% and reshape, Ash (T5) – reduce overhanging branches by 1-1.5m and Cherry (T6) – reduce by one third and reshape (SBDC TPO No.06, 1995) (SBDC 24.09.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection, subject to the views of the Arboricultural Officer 13/01447/TPO Farley Cottage, 17 Grove Road N Copper Beech – Thin crown by 25% (SBDC TPO No.55, 2002). (SBDC 24.09.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection, subject to the views of the Arboricultural Officer 13/01465/TPO Gweld Cottage, 117 Gregories Road N Walnut (T1) – prune back 3.5m from dwelling (SBDC TPO No.18, 2000) (SBDC 25.09.13)

OBSERVATIONS No objection, subject to the views of the Arboricultural Officer S

4 13/01508/CAN 3 & 5 Lakes Lane Birch x 2 – fell (Beaconsfield Conservation Area). (SBDC 08.10.13

OBSERVATIONS No objection, subject to the views of the Arboricultural Officer

LIST 4 Applications from adjacent Authorities 13/01469/ADJ 32 Howe Drive, Knotty Green Adj Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two detached dwellings (CH/2013/1365/FA) (SBDC 23.09.13)

OBSERVATIONS No comment 13/01456/ADJ 16 Howe Drive Adj Demolition of existing building and erection of two detached dwellings served by altered access onto Howe Drive (extension of time limit to outline planning permission CH/2010/1440/OAE) (SBDC 23.09.13)

OBSERVATIONS No comment

Item 6 Tree Preservation Order – Tree on land at Grosvenor Villas, Windsor End This Order took effect, on a provisional basis, on 26th September 2013. It would continue in force on this basis for a further six months or until the Order was confirmed by the Council, whichever first occurred. Noted.

Item 7 Delivery Development Plan Document – Gypsy, Travellers and Travelling Showpeoples Site Options Public Participation (September/October 2013) The Committee was informed that this document had been received from Chiltern District Council and was available to view on-line at www.childtern.gov.uk/planning/deliverydevelopmentplandocument. Comments had to be submitted by 14th October 2013. Noted.

Item 8 HS2 Construction Traffic The Committee considered a letter dated 20th September 2013 in reply to the Town Clerk’s letter of 20th August, from The Rt. Hon. Simon Burns, Minister of State for Transport, in relation to HS2 construction traffic.

The Committee were of the view that the reply from The Rt. Hon. Simon Burns did not address or answer the queries which had originally been raised with him and accordingly it was

RESOLVED that the Town Clerk, in conjunction with the Vice-Chairman of the Committee, be asked to write back to The Rt. Hon. Simon Burns stating that the Town Council was not satisfied with the reply given in his letter of 20th September 2013.

(Note: Cllr. Keith arrived at 7.50pm).

Item 9 Townscape Character Study Part 2 The Committee considered an email dated 26th September 2013 from Jane Griffin, Principal Planner Policy at SBDC, stating that SBDC had recently commissioned Tibbalds Planning and Urban Design to carry out a study for them, which would form the base for the forthcoming Development Management Local Plan for the District, and would provide essential guidance when determining planning applications. The Part 1 study was used to inform the Core Strategy in 2010. The Part 2 Study would inform new development management policies and reflect the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The Council’s comments were requested by 18th October 2013.

The Chairman reported that he had not so far received any comments or feedback from Members and asked that if any Member did wish to make comments, then these should be submitted to the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Committee as a matter of urgency, so that the Town Council’s comments could be submitted by the deadline date of 18th October 2013.

Item 10 Any other Urgent Business No matters were discussed under this heading.

Item 11 Termination of Meeting The Planning Committee meeting, having commenced at 7.30pm, terminated at 7.58pm.