Planning and Highways Meeting Tuesday 3rd December 2019 Town Hall 7pm

Present Cllrs D. Allan, L. Allen, Briggs, Horrocks (Chairman), Jolley.

In Attendance Olive O’Sullivan – Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Natalia Gorman – Senior Administrator. Cllr T Wood as a non-voting observer.

There were four members of the public and no press present.

Maureen Murphy, a resident of Walmley & Minworth ward ask if the Town Council would be willing to fund the installation of a pedestrian crossing on Walmley Ash Road. The Chairman advised the resident to make contact with her City elected representatives in the first instance. Ms Murphy also highlighted an issue of rubbish not being collected in the Walmley and Minworth area. Cllr Briggs advised that he has reported this concern to .

Chris Hurston, a resident of Trinity ward raised concerns over planning application 2019/08292/PA. Ms Hurston objects to this application on the following grounds: • The proposal design is excessive in mass and is out of keeping with the area • There will be a loss of privacy to neighboring private gardens • There are concerns there will be an impact on daylight for neighboring properties • The resident expressed concerns that there is a highways impact which may force cars at the property to use private residents driveways The Chairman advised that the Planning & Highways Committee of Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council acts as a statutory consultee on Planning matters and that it is not a decision making body. Cllr Horrocks advised residents to make their concerns on this application known to Birmingham City Council.

50 Apologies for Absence The CEO received apologies from Cllrs Hodgins, Puri & Simper. Resolved to accept the apologies received.

51 Declarations of Interest Cllr Wood declared an interest in planning application 2019/02929/PA given the proximity of the proposed development to where he lives.

52 Minutes of Last Meeting

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Resolved that the minutes of the meeting of Planning & Highways Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 12th November 2019 be signed as a true record of the meeting.

53 Matters Arising The CEO reported that a resident contacted her requesting clarification on amendments Planning & Highways Committee agreed to their Committee Budget 2020/21, discussed under agenda item 47 of the 12th November 2019 meeting. The CEO confirmed that: Signage replacement was reduced from £10,000 to £5,000 Cleaning improvement was reduced from £100,000 to £75,000 Traffic Island Improvement reduced rom £25,000 to £20,000 These reductions were made due to the current level of earmarked reserves and unspent budget from 2019/20 which would be added into the earmarked reserves at the end of the financial year. The suggested budget for 2020/21 is a more realistic figure. The Historical Memorials budget was increased from £25,000 to £60,000 to allow for additional expenditure for the planned improvements for the Walmley war memorial. Resolved to note the CEO’s update

54 Planning Applications Four Oaks Ward 7th - 27th November 2019 Application SCTC Number Site Address Development Description Recommendation 79 Belwell Lane Sutton Erection of single storey

2019/09622/PA Coldfield Birmingham No Objection side extension B74 4TS Application for a non- material amendment to planning approval 2019/01347/PA 17 The Moorlands alterations to rear gable to

2019/09455/PA Sutton Coldfield B74 include more glazing, No Objection 2RF alterations to window to create stone heads and cills and slate cladding and render to front and rear elevation. 24 Wyvern Road Sutton Erection of single storey

2019/09362/PA Coldfield Birmingham No Objection rear extension B74 2PT

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41 Park View Road Four Erection of single storey

2019/09336/PA Oaks Sutton Coldfield No Objection rear extension B74 4PR Application to determine the details for Condition 21 Clarry Drive Sutton Nos. 3 (sample materials),

2019/09138/PA Coldfield Birmingham 5 (hard/soft landscaping) No Objection B74 2QT and 8 (hard surfacing materials) attached to approval 2016/08963/PA Application to determine the details for Condition 14 Belwell Lane Sutton Nos. 2 (acoustic

2019/09238/PA Coldfield Birmingham No Objection protection) and 3 (noise B74 4AL study) attached to approval 2016/08004/PA Change of use at first floor 14 Belwell Lane Sutton from 2 no. self-contained

2019/09237/PA Coldfield Birmingham No Objection flats to 3 no. self- B74 4AL contained flats Application to determine the details for condition 207 Walsall Road Four number 2 (sample

2019/09236/PA Oaks Sutton Coldfield No Objection materials) attached to Birmingham B74 4QA planning approval 2018/00299/PA 365 Clarence Road Four Erection of two storey side

2019/09161/PA Oaks Sutton Coldfield and forward extension No Objection B74 4LX (amended description). Erection of first floor side, two storey and single storey rear extensions, 15 Crown Lane Sutton two storey forward

2019/09080/PA Coldfield Birmingham extensions, dormer No Objection B74 4SU window to front and installation of porch to front (AMENDED DESCRIPTION).

Mere Green Ward 7th - 27th November 2019 Application SCTC Number Site Address Development Description Recommendation

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489 Lichfield Road Erection of two storey side

2019/09626/PA No Objection Sutton Coldfield B74 and rear extension 4DL 88 Hill Village Road Erection of single storey

2019/09497/PA Sutton Coldfield No Objection rear extension Birmingham B75 5BE

39 Sara Close Four Oaks Erection of single storey

2019/09300/PA No Objection Birmingham B74 4BW side and rear extensions

Erection of two storey and 10 Bradgate Drive first floor front extension

2019/09172/PA Sutton Coldfield B74 and roof alterations to No Objection 4XG front (amended description). Support with comment. Committee note that the storage container will Marks & Spencer 304 Siting of 1 no. refrigerated occupy 50% of the Lichfield Road Mere storage container between

2019/09115/PA loading bay. Green Sutton Coldfield 01 November to 31 Members would like Birmingham B74 2UG January annually to be assured that there will be no impact on traffic to accommodate this proposal Reddicap Ward 7th - 27th November 2019 Application SCTC Number Site Address Development Description Recommendation Erection of single storey 46 Walsh Drive Sutton rear,front and side 2019/09527/PA No Objection Coldfield B76 2NU extensions and erection of forward porch extension Objection. The 5 Hollyfield Drive Sutton Erection of first floor side proposal is out of

2019/09146/PA Coldfield Birmingham B75 extension keeping with the 7SF current street scene. 6 Rectory Park Close Erection of first floor side

2019/09026/PA Sutton Coldfield extension and installation of No Objection Birmingham B75 7BW dormer window to rear

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Application for Prior Notification for alteration to WPD Sutton Coldfield existing electronic Primary Grid Sub-Station communications station with

2019/09123/PA Coleshill Road Sutton a 10m extension to existing No Objection Coldfield Birmingham B75 slimline lattice tower from 7BA 15m to 25m above ground level and ancillary development

80 Walsh Drive Sutton Erection of single storey side 2019/09088/PA Coldfield Birmingham B76 No Objection and rear extension 2NU Application to determine the details of condition number 5 2 Forest Park Sutton (Arboricultural Method 2019/09081/PA Coldfield Birmingham B76 No Objection Statement) attached to 1FD planning approval 2018/0161/pa. Erection of first floor 18 Seal Close Sutton side/rear extension with 2019/08703/PA Coldfield Birmingham B76 No Objection Juliet balcony to rear and 1FJ single storey side extension. Roughley Ward 7th - 27th November 2019 Application SCTC Number Site Address Development Description Recommendation Objection. Land at Worcester Committee are Lane Between The Erection of 2 no. disappointed to see Bungalow and 2019/09072/PA dwellinghouses with loss of green space Berachah Sutton associated works Coldfield Birmingham and feel that this B75 5QR proposal is infill development.

Trinity Ward 7th - 27th November 2019 Application SCTC Number Site Address Development Description Recommendation 2 Somerville Drive Erection of two storey rear 2019/09671/PA Sutton Coldfield B73 No Objection and front extension 6JB

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Whilst Committee understands that the re-development of this site for residential purposes Land to the rear of 2 - 8 Erection of four storey close to the town High Street Sutton building to provide 9 no. 2019/08292/PA centre generally Coldfield Birmingham apartments and associated accords with the B72 1SH parking and infrastructure adopted planning policies, Members object to this application on the following grounds:

The scale and mass represent overdevelopment of the site. Whilst design solutions are claimed to have been incorporated to reduce the impact of any overlooking, Committee notes that the separation distances between the new building and Tudor Court are well below those normally applied. Committee are concerned that the development will have an overbearing impact upon residents of Tudor Court which would be detrimental to their residential amenity. Committee feel that the proposal is out of keeping with the current area in terms of sheer mass of the building and particularly the proposal of a flat roof Members are concerned that both in terms of quantum and functionality the four car parking spaces proposed are inadequate to meet the needs for nine apartments and visitors to the site. Also, manoeuvring directly onto Midland Drive could cause difficulties given the lack of any on site turning facility. There are concerns over the application description 'Erection of four storey building' whilst the site plans show this to be a five-story building. Committee request further clarification on this. Members also note that whilst Birmingham City Council have extended the consultation period to 27th December this does not take into consideration the Christmas holiday period.

Committee feel that Telecoms Licence Advisory Outside 56-58 Jerome there is a lack of application for the 2019/09538/PA Road Sutton Coldfield detail in the plans to installation of 1 no. carrier Birmingham B72 1SR make an informed pole decision. Application to determine 18 Honeyborne Road the details for Condition

2019/09341/PA Sutton Coldfield No. 2 (sample materials) No Objection Birmingham B75 6BT attached to approval 2017/10578/PA

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Erection of two storey side 75 Bedford Road Sutton and rear and single storey

2019/09342/PA Coldfield Birmingham rear extentions and No Objection B75 6BG installation of no. 2 dormer windows to rear. Objection. Committee feel that Outside 27 and Outside Telecoms Licence Advisory the installation of 31 Manor Road Sutton application for the two 9m poles is

2019/09309/PA Coldfield Birmingham installation of 2no. 9m excessive in mass B73 6EE pole and out of keeping with the surrounding area. Vesey Ward 7th - 27th November 2019 Application SCTC Number Site Address Development Description Recommendation Erection of single storey 3 Stonehouse Road side and rear extension

2019/09627/PA Sutton Coldfield No Objection and alterations front and Birmingham B73 6LR to side elevation windows Non material amendment 12 Kingswood Drive to Planning Approval Streetly Sutton

2019/09659/PA 2019/00497/PA to reduce No Objection Coldfield Birmingham the size of first floor B74 2AN extension Erection of two storey side,single storey rear and 55 Darnick Road Sutton

2019/09485/PA front extensions and No Objection Coldfield B73 6PF formation of decking area to rear. 18 Buxton Road Sutton Erection of two storey side

2019/09490/PA No Objection Coldfield B73 5RR and rear extension Objection. Committee feel that Telecoms Licence Advisory the installation of 1 Near No. 1 Heathlands application for the carrier pole is

2019/09541/PA Road Sutton Coldfield installation of 1 no. carrier excessive in mass Birmingham B73 5DX pole and out of keeping with the surrounding area.

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Erection of single storey rear,first floor and two 152 Westwood Road storey side and single

2019/09458/PA Sutton Vesey Sutton No Objection storey front extensions Coldfield B73 6UH including porch and roof alterations. 15 Church Road Sutton Erection of single storey

2019/09426/PA No Objection Coldfield Birmingham side extension. B73 5RX Unit G Princess Alice Display of 3 no. internally

2019/09208/PA Drive Sutton Coldfield No Objection illuminated fascia signs Birmingham B73 6RB Objection. Committee feel that Outside 19-21 New Telecoms Licence Advisory the installation of Church Road &adjacent application for the two 9m poles is

2019/09389/PA 35 New Church Road installation of 2no. 9m excessive in mass Sutton Coldfield pole and out of keeping Birmingham B73 5RT with the surrounding area.

Telecoms Licence Advisory application for the Objection. The Outside 2b St Michaels installation of a fixed line proposal is out of

2019/09311/PA Road Sutton Coldfield broadband electronic keeping with the Birmingham B73 5SG communications surrounding area. apparatus.

Erection of two and single 43 Elizabeth Road storey rear extension and

2019/06880/PA Sutton Vesey Sutton No Objection dormer windows to side Coldfield B73 5AR and rear Committee note that Change of use from the area may have motorcycle sales, repairs 10% of units that 24 Chester Road Sutton and MOT facility (Sui consist of hot food

2019/09128/PA Coldfield Birmingham Generis) to restaurant and takeaway and ask B73 5DA cafe (Use Class A3) and hot that Birmingham food takeaway (Use Class City Council do not A5). exceed this percentage

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Proposed upgrade of existing base station involving the removal of 3 no. antennas, installation Concorde House Union of 6 no. antennas and

2019/08945/PA Drive Sutton Coldfield No Objection supporting steelwork, 3 Birmingham B73 5TE no. RRU's, a GPS module, internal upgrade of existing equipment room and ancillary development Installation of water tank Park Court Boldmere housing for existing high

2019/08633/PA Road Sutton Coldfield No Objection rise block of flats Birmingham B73 5UW (retrospective). Walmley & Minworth Ward 7th - 27th November 2019 Application SCTC Number Site Address Development Description Recommendation Application to determine the details for Conditions The Cottage Ox Leys Nos 2 (materials), 3 & 4

2019/09684/PA Road Sutton Coldfield (contamination No Objection Birmingham B76 9PA remediation scheme) attached to approval 2019/01333/PA Objection. Members expressed concerns Fair View Farm Bulls Creation of new entrance of the potential 2019/09155/PA Lane Sutton Coldfield way highways impact and Birmingham B76 9QW safety of this proposal. 5 Country Park View Erection of single storey 2019/09411/PA Sutton Coldfield B76 No Objection rear extension 1TE 4 Wiggins Hill Road Erection of two storey side Wishaw Sutton and first floor rear 2019/08917/PA No Objection Coldfield Birmingham extension (amended B76 9QU description)

Wylde Green Ward 7th - 27th November 2019 Application SCTC Number Site Address Development Description Recommendation

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Application to determine the details for condition Bishop Walsh Roman numbers 3 (sample Catholic School Wylde materials) and 5

2019/09638/PA Green Road Sutton No Objection (contamination New Hall Sutton remediation scheme - In Coldfield B76 1QT Part) attached to planning approval 2018/05385/PA Installation of outdoor 430 Birmingham Road seating area with decking,

2019/09509/PA Sutton Coldfield pergola structure and No Objection Birmingham B72 1YJ associated planters to front and side 68 Eastern Road Sutton Erection of single storey

2019/09434/PA Coldfield Birmingham rear extension and side No Objection B73 5NX extension

Opposite 94 & 104 East Committee feel that View Road and outside Telecoms Licence Advisory there is a lack of 124-126, 140-142 and application for installation

2019/09305/PA detail in the plans to 154 East View Road of 1 x carrier pole at each make an informed Sutton Coldfield location (5 x poles in total) decision. Birmingham B72

At 8:05pm the Chairman called for a comfort break. During this time, Councillor David Allan provided copies of plans in large scale format associated with planning application 2019/02929/PA for members to review. The meeting resumed at 8.14pm (ii) Schedules of Amended Decisions

Wylde Green ward Application Site Address Development Description SCTC Resolution Number

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Wylde Green Public Objection. The Planning House site Erection of 58 no. extra-care & Highways Committee Birmingham Road apartments (Use Class C2) with 2019/02929/PA objects to this Sutton Coldfield communal facilities and application on the Birmingham B72 associated parking provision following grounds: 1DH

- The proposal is out of character and not in keeping with neighbouring properties and the surrounding area.

-Members feel that the plans are out of proportion in the vicinity, creating a dominant skyline.

- Committee feel that with the proposed size and siting of the development, the loss of privacy and light to properties on Henley Close and Arden Drive will have a detrimental impact on their quality of life

-Members are concerned about the loss of trees to this site to facilitate development.

- Traffic in the area has increased considerably in recent years and Members are concerned about the additional cars this development will generate and the highways impact for access routes.

- If approved, this may set a precedent for future applications.

SCTC Resolution 3 Dec 2019

Committee's earlier objections still apply. Members wish to make further comments:

Committee note that whilst plans were revised to provide 53 care apartments rather than 58 new plans show that the provision is for 57 care apartments Committee are concerned that the layout and density of the development indicates that the building separation with respect to houses in Henley Close breaches Birmingham City Council's Place for Living 2001 guidelines. The development will have an overbearing impact upon residents of Henley Close & Arden Drive which would be detrimental to their residential amenity and will cause a loss of privacy to these residents

Members object to the design and architectural appearance of the design and stress that it is not in keeping with the area particulary in respect of the street scene on Birmingham Road.

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Members object on the grounds of highways impact, particulary with the proposal only allowing for 37 car parking spaces. This will not be enough to facilate 57 self contained flats and staff of circa 20 people.

(iii) Schedules of Planning Applications Decisions Two applications were refused when Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council had no objections. These applications were rejected due to specific breaches of various building codes that Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council does not check as this is done by Birmingham City Council planners. Birmingham City Council approved four applications that Sutton Coldfield Town Council objected on. Resolved that Committee note the decisions.

19 Date of Next Meeting Wednesday 8th January 2020, 19:00, Sutton Coldfield Town Hall.

Meeting closed: 8.25pm

Signed as a correct record

Signed………………………………………………………. Date………………………………………………………….

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