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Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting - 24 May 2021

MINUTES of the Virtual TEAMS meeting of Planning on 24th May 2021 at 7p.m

 

PRESENT

Councillors Hughes, Keats-Rohan, Kidley, Lester, and Whelan

Senior Officer: Tracey Collins

Officer: Emilie Perry

There were no members of the public present.

18/21.  TO APPOINT A CHAIR TO THIS MEETING

It was proposed by Councillor Keats- Rohan, seconded by Councillor Kidley and

RESOLVED: THAT Councillor Hughes stand in as Chairman for this Meeting.

19/21.  TO ADVISE THOSE IN ATTENDANCE OF THE PROTOCOL FOR THE MEETING

Councillor Hughes summarised the protocol for the meeting.

20/21.  APOLOGIES

The Town Clerk’s apologies were received.

The Chairman Councillor Wilder was not present.

21/21.  ADMISSION OF THE PUBLIC

There were no admissions of the public.

22/21.    DECLARATION OF INTERESTS

A Councillor with voting rights who has a disclosable pecuniary interest or another interest as set out in our Council’s Standing Orders Code of Conduct (Item 13) in a    matter being considered at a meeting is subject to statutory limitations or restrictions under code of conduct and his right to participate and vote on the matter (guideline are available at the meeting and all Councillors have received a copy prior to the meeting) Information for each Member was available at the meeting.

(i) Councillor Whelan disclosed an interest in Agenda item 8(ii).

23/21. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 15 MINUTES IN TOTAL

There was no public participation.

24/21. VARIATION OF ORDER OF BUSINESS

There was no variation requested.

25/21.  PLANNING MINUTES

It was proposed by Councillor Whelan, Seconded by Councillor Kidley and RESOLVED: THAT the Minutes of the Planning meeting held on the 28th April 2021     as set out on pages 349 – 354 of the Minute Book, copies circulated to Councillors, be signed as a correct record.

26/21.  PLANNING APPLICATIONS

            (i) P16/S3852/FUL: Hybrid planning application for the erection of 100 new residential dwellings including new access road off the A4074, public open space (full application)  and the provision of school land (outline application) at Newnham Manor, Crowmarsh Gifford (as amended by plans submitted 26 November 2019, 18 December 2019, 14  January 2020 and 18 May 2020 and revised Arboricultural Assessment received 5 May 2020 and as amended by plans and information received 30 April 2021). Land to the south of Newnham Manor, Crowmarsh Gifford

It was Proposed by Councillor Hughes, seconded by Councillor Whelan and

RESOLVED: THAT Wallingford Town Council continues to object to this application.

            Submission Ref: 193532

            (ii) P21/S0996/HH / P21/S0990/LB: Demolition and construction of replacement  garage outbuilding and associated works. St Nicholas House, 90 High Street, Wallingford, OX10 0BW

            Councillor Whelan abstained from this vote.

It was Proposed by Councillor Keats- Rohan, seconded by Councillor Hughes and

RESOLVED: THAT Wallingford Town Council supports this application with comment: The applicant must consider any of the neighbours’ concerns about the loss of   amenity.

            Submission Ref: 193533

(iii) P21/S1778/HH: Demolition of existing garage. Erection of new 2 storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Associated internal reconfigurations. 10 Norries Drive, Wallingford, OX10 8JS

It was Proposed by Councillor Kidley, seconded by Councillor Keats- Rohan and

RESOLVED: THAT Wallingford Town Council supports this application with comment: The applicant and neighbouring property must both agree to ensure they keep 40cm  each (80cm in total) between the two properties.

            Submission Ref: 193534

             (iv) P21/S1717/HH: Extension to detached garage. 63 Wantage Road, Willowbank, Wallingford, OX10 0LY

It was Proposed by Councillor Newcombe, seconded by Councillor Kidley and

RESOLVED: THAT Wallingford Town Council supports this application.

            Submission Ref: 193535

(v) P21/S0529/FUL / P21/S0810/LB: Exchange of extract flue system from the old layout to the new layout (As amplified by ventilation report received 7 May 2021 and Heritage Statement received 17 May 2021) 6 St Martins Street, Wallingford, OX10 0AL

It was Proposed by Councillor Lester, seconded by Councillor Whelan and

RESOLVED: THAT Wallingford Town Council supports this application with comment: installation of this structure must be inspected afterwards to ensure compliance.

            Submission Ref: 193536

            (vi) P21/S1802/FUL: Change of use from Class B1(a) offices to Class C3 (residential dwelling) for six two-bedroom flats. Wallingford House, 46 High Street, Wallingford, OX10 0BP

It was Proposed by Councillor Whelan, seconded by Councillor Lester and

RESOLVED: THAT Wallingford Town Council supports this application.

            Submission Ref: 193538

             (vii) P21/S2018/HH: Proposed ground floor front, rear and side extensions and proposed first floor side extension. 54 Fir Tree Avenue, Wallingford, OX10 0PD

It was Proposed by Councillor Newcombe, seconded by Councillor Hughes and

RESOLVED: THAT Wallingford Town Council objects to this application over concerns with overbearing development and loss of light for the neighbouring property.

            Submission Ref: 193540

(viii) P21/S1907/LB: Replace single glazed windows to rear of property with wooden double glazed windows 1 bedroom upstairs 1 downstairs bathroom and 1 kitchen. Replace guttering to front of property with same cast iron guttering. 9 High Street, Wallingford, OX10 0BP

It was Proposed by Councillor Hughes, seconded by Councillor Whelan and

RESOLVED: THAT Wallingford Town Council supports this application.

            Submission Ref: 193546

(ix) P21/S2064/HH: Erection of a single-storey rear extension with pitch roof over and insertion of 6 roof lights. 6 Station Road, Wallingford, OX10 0HU

It was Proposed by Councillor Keats- Rohan, seconded by Councillor Lester and

RESOLVED: THAT Wallingford Town Council shall defer their decision about this application, ask for an extension on the deadline for their response until after the  Committee’s next meeting.

27/21.  DECISION NOTICES RECEIVED FROM SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

 (i) Application Number: P21/S0692/HH

Site Location: Chalmore Hole Ferry House, Chalmore Gardens, Wallingford, OX10 9EP

WTC Response: Continue to object to this application

Decision: Planning Permission – Noted

(ii) Application Number: P21/S0887/HH

Site Location: 22 Hawthorn Close, Wallingford, OX10 0SY

WTC Response: Support this application

Decision: Planning permission – Noted

(iii) Application Number: P21/S1269/FUL

 Site Location: Wallingford Community Hospital, Reading Road, Wallingford, OX10 9DU

 WTC response: Support this application

Decision: Planning permission – Noted

(iv) Application Number: P20/S2588/FUL / P20/S2589/LB

            Site Location: 45 St Marys Street, Wallingford, OX10 0ER

            WTC response: Concerned over noise restrictions

            Decision: Planning Permission/ Listed Building Consent – Noted

(v) Application Number: P21/S1403/HH

            Site Location: 19 Brookmead Drive, Wallingford, OX10 9AZ

            WTC response: Support this application

            Decision: Planning permission – Noted

(vi) Application Number: P21/S1322/FUL

Site Location: Entrance to Masonic Hall, Goldsmiths Lane, Wallingford, OX10 0DU

WTC response: Support this application

Decision: Planning permission – Noted

(vii) Application number: P21/S1282/HH

Site Location: 33 Fir Tree Avenue, Wallingford, OX10 0NZ

WTC Response: Support this application

Decision: Planning permission – Noted

(iv) BNN/21/0000053

12 Erected Industrial Units to be street named and numbered (consecutively) 1-12  Verda Park, Wallingford – Noted

28/21. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES TO BE NOTED BY COUNCILLORS

(i) Application Reference: P21/S1855/LDP

Type:  Other (Law. Dev. (proposed))

Proposal: Rear dormer and rooflights to facilitate a loft conversion and a single storey rear extension.

Address: 109 Wilding Road, Wallingford, OX10 8AH – Noted

29/21. DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS TO BE NOTED BY COUNCILLORS

 (i) Application Reference: P21/S1470/DIS

Type: Other (Discharge Conditions)

Proposal: Discharge condition 3 Archaeological Watching Brief on planning  application P19/S2556/HH (Demolition of existing garage; erection of a carport,                            workshop and garden storage unit.)

Address: Wansbeck, 16B Castle Street, Wallingford, OX10 8DL – Noted

30/21.  ENFORCEMENT CASES – UPDATED LIST ATTACHED

(i) Councillor Keats- Rohan reported to the Committee that 58 St. Mary’s Street was in a state of disrepair. The top window is dangerous and could fall out of the pane to seriously injure a member of the public; the owner has not acted in good faith. The Officer reported that she had emailed Enforcement again to push for action on this.

(ii) Councillor Whelan updated the Committee to say that 7 Thames Street looked the same as it had done for 25 years, the big house that it is connected to had changed      hands but no action has yet been taken, in the past we have been told that the building not being under SODC’s jurisdiction, that it has new owners, etc. Councillor Whelan also reported that there is a tree growing through the roof at the back, so this does need fixing.

(iii) The Officer reported that Enforcement were discussing an action plan regarding  Fraggle Farm on the 25th May 2021, and has diarised to chase an update on Thursday 27th May.

31/21. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

  •             Upgrade on Cholsey Waste Water – Rolling item
  •             Site B Representatives
  •             Site E Representatives
  •             To request that Beechcroft attend a future planning meeting

20:05 Hours – The Meeting Closed