Public Document Pack Notice of Meeting Eastern Area Scan here to access the public Planning Committee documents for this meeting Wednesday 23 May 2018 at 5.30pm in the Calcot Centre, Highview (off Royal Avenue), Calcot Members Interests Note: If you consider you may have an interest in any Planning Application included on this agenda then please seek early advice from the appropriate officers. Date of despatch of Agenda: Tuesday 15 May 2018 FURTHER INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Note: The Council broadcasts some of its meetings on the internet, known as webcasting. If this meeting is webcast, please note that any speakers addressing this meeting could be filmed. If you are speaking at a meeting and do not wish to be filmed, please notify the Chairman before the meeting takes place. Please note however that you will be audio-recorded. Those taking part in Public Speaking are reminded that speakers in each representation category are grouped and each group will have a maximum of 5 minutes to present its case. Plans relating to the Planning Applications to be considered at the meeting can be viewed in the Calcot Centre between 4.30pm and 5.30pm on the day of the meeting. No new information may be produced to Committee on the night (this does not prevent applicants or objectors raising new points verbally). If objectors or applicants wish to introduce new additional material they must provide such material to planning officers at least 5 clear working days before the meeting (in line with the Local Authorities (Access to Meetings and Documents) (Period of Notice) (England) Order 2002). For further information about this Agenda, or to inspect any background documents referred to in Part I reports, please contact the Planning Team on (01635) 519148 Email: [email protected] Further information, Planning Applications and Minutes are also available on the Council’s website at www.westberks.gov.uk Agenda - Eastern Area Planning Committee to be held on Wednesday, 23 May 2018 (continued) Any queries relating to the Committee should be directed to Stephen Chard on (01635) 519462 Email: [email protected] Agenda - Eastern Area Planning Committee to be held on Wednesday, 23 May 2018 (continued) To: Councillors Peter Argyle, Pamela Bale, Graham Bridgman, Keith Chopping, Richard Crumly, Marigold Jaques, Alan Law (Vice-Chairman), Alan Macro, Tim Metcalfe, Graham Pask (Chairman), Richard Somner and Emma Webster Substitutes: Councillors Rob Denton-Powell, Lee Dillon, Sheila Ellison, Tony Linden, Mollie Lock and Quentin Webb Agenda Part I Page No. 1. Apologies To receive apologies for inability to attend the meeting. 2. Minutes 7 - 30 To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings of this Committee held on 2 May 2018 and 8 May 2018. 3. Declarations of Interest To remind Members of the need to record the existence and nature of any personal, disclosable pecuniary or other registrable interests in items on the agenda, in accordance with the Members’ Code of Conduct. 4. Schedule of Planning Applications (Note: The Chairman, with the consent of the Committee, reserves the right to alter the order of business on this agenda based on public interest and participation in individual applications.) (1) Application No. & Parish: 17/01683/MINMAJ - Veolia Environmental 31 - 110 Services, Padworth IWMF, Padworth Lane, Lower Padworth Proposal: S73: Variation of condition 7 'Hours of operation (HWRC)' of previously approved application 14/01111/MINMAJ. Section 73A: Variation of Condition 16 - Travel Plan, of planning permission reference 13/01546/MINMAJ. Location: Veolia Environmental Services, Padworth IWMF, Padworth Lane, Lower Padworth Applicant: Veolia ES (West Berkshire) Ltd Recommendation: To DELEGATE to the Head of Development & Planning to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION for the reasons outlined in Section 7.2 of the report. Agenda - Eastern Area Planning Committee to be held on Wednesday, 23 May 2018 (continued) (2) Application No. & Parish: 17/01684/MINMAJ - Veolia Environmental 111 - 182 Services, Padworth IWMF, Padworth Lane, Lower Padworth Proposal: Change of use to amend the approved details to enable the receipt of non-recyclable waste at the Household Waste Recycling Facility. Location: Veolia Environmental Services, Padworth IWMF, Padworth Lane, Lower Padworth Applicant: Veolia ES (West Berkshire) Ltd Recommendation: To DELEGATE to the Head of Development & Planning to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION for the reasons outlined in Section 7.2 of the report. (3) Application No. & Parish: 17/03411/OUTMAJ - Land north of Stretton 183 - Close, Bradfield Southend 216 Proposal: Outline application for the proposed erection of 11 no. new dwellings; layout, means of access and scale to be considered. Location: Land North Of Stretton Close, Bradfield Southend, Reading, Berkshire Applicant: Westbuild Homes Recommendation: To DELEGATE to the Head of Development & Planning to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 agreement. OR If the legal agreement is not completed by the 23 July 2018, to DELEGATE to the Head of Planning & Countryside to REFUSE PLANNING PERMISSION. (4) Application No. & Parish: 18/00332/FULD - Pamber Green, Blandys Lane, 217 - Upper Basildon 234 Proposal: Replacement house type for previously approved plot 1 under application 17/02446/FULD. Location: Pamber Green, Blandys Lane, Upper Basildon, Reading, Berkshire RG8 8PG Applicant: Bellmore Homes Recommendation: To DELEGATE to the Head of Development and Planning to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION subject to the conditions set out in Section 8.1 of the report. Agenda - Eastern Area Planning Committee to be held on Wednesday, 23 May 2018 (continued) (5) Application No. & Parish: 18/00415/FULD - Home Farm, Purley Village, 235 - Purley On Thames 246 Proposal: Demolition of existing bungalow and double car port, erection of replacement house with triple car port and storage. New roof and cladding to existing outbuilding. Location: Home Farm, Purley Village, Purley On Thames, Reading, Berkshire Applicant: Mr and Mrs Timothy Metcalfe Recommendation: To DELEGATE to the Head of Development & Planning to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION subject to the conditions set out in section 8.1 of this report. Items for Information 5. Appeal Decisions relating to Eastern Area Planning 247 - 248 Purpose: To inform Members of the results of recent appeal decisions relating to the Eastern Area Planning Committee. Background Papers (a) The West Berkshire Core Strategy 2006-2026. (b) The West Berkshire District Local Plan (Saved Policies September 2007), the Replacement Minerals Local Plan for Berkshire, the Waste Local Plan for Berkshire and relevant Supplementary Planning Guidance and Documents. (c) Any previous planning applications for the site, together with correspondence and report(s) on those applications. (d) The case file for the current application comprising plans, application forms, correspondence and case officer’s notes. (e) The Human Rights Act. Andy Day Head of Strategic Support If you require this information in a different format or translation, please contact Moira Fraser on telephone (01635) 519045. This page is intentionally left blank Agenda Item 2. DRAFT Note: These Minutes will remain DRAFT until approved at the next meeting of the Committee EASTERN AREA PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2018 Councillors Present: Peter Argyle, Pamela Bale, Richard Crumly, Lee Dillon (Substitute) (In place of Alan Macro), Marigold Jaques, Tim Metcalfe, Graham Pask (Chairman), Richard Somner and Quentin Webb (Substitute) (In place of Graham Bridgman) Also Present: Jessica Bailiss (Policy Officer (Executive Support)), Gareth Dowding (Senior Engineer), Bob Dray (Principal Planning Officer) and David Pearson (Development Control Team Leader) Apologies for inability to attend the meeting: Councillor Graham Bridgman, Councillor Alan Law, Councillor Alan Macro and Councillor Emma Webster PART I 61. Minutes The Minutes of the meeting held on 11th April 2018 were approved as a true and correct record and signed by the Chairman. 62. Declarations of Interest Councillor Quentin Webb declared an interest in Agenda Item 4(1), but reported that, as his interest was a personal or an other registrable interest, but not a disclosable pecuniary interest, he determined to remain to take part in the debate and vote on the matter. 63. Schedule of Planning Applications (1) Application No. & Parish:17/03290/OUTMAJ - Land at The Old Farmhouse, Newbury Road, Hermitage, Thatcham (During the discussion for Agenda Item 4(1) Councillor Quentin Webb declared a personal interest by virtue of the fact that he lived near to the roundabout being discussed. As his interest was personal and not prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest, he determined to remain to take part in the debate and vote on the matter.) The Committee considered a report (Agenda Item 4(1)) concerning Planning Application 17/03290/OUTMAJ in respect of an outline application for demolition of farmyard buildings, retention of The Old Farmhouse and the erection of up to 21 new dwellings, improved vehicular access off Newbury Road, car parking, public open space and landscaping. In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, Ms Ruth Cottingham, Parish Council representative, Mr Mike Belcher, adjacent Parish Council representative and Mr Nick Roberts/Mr Lance Flannigan, applicant/agent, addressed the Committee on this application. Ms Cottingham in addressing the Committee