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Meeting of the Planning Committee on 12th January 2022
Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee on 12th January 2022 at 7.00pm at Wallingford Town Hall
Those Present: The Chairman, Councillor Hughes, Councillors Hendrie, Kidley, Lester, Newcombe and Whelan
In attendance: The Administration Officer, Miss Emilie J. Perry
Public Attendance: There was one member of the public present
7.00pm – The Meeting Commenced
478/21.TO ADVISE THOSE IN ATTENDANCE OF THE PROTOCOL FOR THE MEETING
The Chairman to advise attendees of the protocol for this meeting:
The Chairman reminded attendees of the protocol for the meeting
479/21.APOLOGIES
To receive apologies for absence:
- Councillor Keats- Rohan
480/21.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 (guidelines are available at the meeting and all councillors have received a copy prior to the meeting):
No interests were declared
481/21.MINUTES
To resolve that the minutes from the Planning Committee meeting on the 22nd December 2021 as set out on pages 167-172 of the minute book are a true record of the meeting and authorise the Chairman to sign them (previously circulated to Members):
It was proposed by Councillor Lester, seconded by Councillor Whelan and RESOLVED THAT that the minutes from the Planning Committee meeting on the 22nd December 2021 as set out on pages 167-172 of the minute book are a true record of the meeting and the Chairman is authorised to sign them
482/21.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (NOTIFIED)
From Wallingford Town Council’s Standing Orders:
E) Members of the public may make representations, answer questions and give evidence at a meeting which they are entitled to attend in respect of the business on the agenda.
F) The period of time designated for public participation at a meeting in accordance with standing order 3(E) above shall not exceed 15 minutes unless directed by the chairman of the meeting.
G) Subject to standing order 3(F) above, a member of the public shall not speak for more than10 minutes.
Members of the public who wish to speak at this meeting please email the Senior Administrator at senioradmin@wallingfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
There was no public participation
483/21.PLANNING APPLICATIONS
(i) Application Reference: P21/S5220/HH
Type: Other (Householder)
Proposal: Removal of existing conservatory and replacement with single storey rear extension
Address: 37 Chiltern Crescent Wallingford OX10 0PG
Councillor Hughes reported that this application had support from the neighbours, was not controversial, and had support from an archaeological point of view.
It was proposed by Councillor Hughes, seconded by Councillor Lester and RESOLVED THAT this Committee recommends to support this application
Comment ref: 208489
(ii) Application Reference: P21/S5110/FUL
Type: Full (Minor)
Proposal: Proposed canopy and alterations to doors / windows
Address: Wallingford Sports Park Hithercroft Road Wallingford Oxon OX10 9RB
Councillor Hendrie reported that this was an architecturally undistinguished building, and that the alterations would likely improve the building’s appearance.
It was proposed by Councillor Hendrie, seconded by Councillor Whelan and RESOLVED THAT this Committee recommends to support this application
Comment ref: 208490
(iii) Application Reference: P21/S4881/HH (Amendment)
Type: Other (Householder)
Proposal: Single storey extension and replace two existing front hall windows with one larger window. (As updated with amended plans received 21 December 2021)
Address: The Elms 16 Castle Street Wallingford OX10 8DL
Councillor Whelan noted that a planning notice had been placed at the property since the previous meeting and an archaeological caveat implemented. Councillor Newcombe raised concerns over a window that may alter the character of the building. It was established that it was not on the street scene, however the Conservation Officer should be made aware of this particular proposed alteration.
It was proposed by Councillor Whelan, seconded by Councillor Newcombe and RESOLVED THAT this Committee recommends to support this application with comments of concern surrounding the window on the amended plans for the elevation.
Comment ref: 208552
(iv) Application Reference: P21/S5093/HH
Type: Other (Householder)
Proposal: Proposed new two storey side extension, to the full depth, plus a new rear extension and new porch/front extension at ground floor level
Address: 89 Brookmead Drive Wallingford OX10 9BH
Councillor Kidley reported that he had visited the neighbours who had no objections.
It was proposed by Councillor Kidley, seconded by Councillor Whelan and RESOLVED THAT this Committee recommends to support this application
Comment ref: 208553
(v) Application Reference: P21/S5278/PDH
Type: Other (PD Household Lge Ext)
Proposal: The proposed works include a rear extension to the existing detached property and a canopy extension to the front of the existing property
Address: 127 Wantage Road Wallingford OX10 0LT
Councillor Lester reported to Members that she had visited the neighbours at number 129 Wantage Road and there were no objections; the applicants have in fact agreed to a particular type of glazing in the higher-up windows.
It was proposed by Councillor Lester, seconded by Councillor Whelan and RESOLVED THAT this Committee recommends to support this application
Comment ref: 208559
(vi) Application Reference: P21/S5253/FUL
Type: Full (Minor)
Proposal: The addition of four external light fittings to illuminate the carpark after dark. The light fittings will be fixed to the fence posts of the boundary fence that runs along St George’s Road. The lights will be set on a timer to come on at 6:55am when the carpark opens and to turn off at 7:10pm when the carpark closes. The fittings will also have a daylight sensor to automatically turn the lights off when daylight levels are sufficient
Address: Wallingford School Car Park St. George’s Road Wallingford OX10 8HL
Members discussed concerns around using floodlights and were of the opinion that this development is in breach of Policy HD5 of the Neighbourhood Plan.
It was proposed by Councillor Newcombe, seconded by Councillor Hendrie and RESOLVED THAT this Committee recommends to object to this application as it stands due to the direct breach of Policy HD5: Avoidance of Light Pollution
Comment ref: 208560
(vii) Application Reference: P21/S5295/LB
Type: Other (Listed Bldg Consent)
Proposal: Refurbishment of the Commercial Premises
Address: 1 Market Place Wallingford OX10 0EG
It was noted that there was no historical features left in the property as it had all been stripped out previously; the applicant wanted to put in sound and fire barriers in between the ground floor and the apartments above.
It was proposed by Councillor Hendrie, seconded by Councillor Lester and RESOLVED THAT this Committee recommends to support this application
Comment ref: 208562
(viii) Application Reference: P21/S5324/HH
Type: Other (Householder)
Proposal: Construction of part single storey, part two storey rear extension
Address: 45 Station Road Wallingford OX10 0JX
It was proposed by Councillor Kidley, seconded by Councillor Hughes and RESOLVED THAT this Committee recommends to support this straightforward application
Comment ref: 208565
(ix) Application Reference: P21/S4932/LDP
Type: Other (Law. Dev. (proposed))
Proposal: Proposed installation of a window in the rear elevation
Address: 1A St Johns Road Wallingford OX10 9AD
It was proposed by Councillor Lester, seconded by Councillor Newcombe and RESOLVED THAT this Committee recommends to support this application
Comment ref: 208566
484/21.DECISION NOTICES RECEIVED – TO BE NOTED
(i) Application Reference: P21/S2127/RM
Site Location: Land to the West of Wallingford (Site B) Wallingford OX10 0ND
WTC Comment: Support
Decision: Planning Permission granted
(ii) Application Reference: P21/S4577/FUL
Site Location: Unit 2 Hithercroft Road Wallingford OX10 9DG
WTC Comment: Support
Decision: Planning Permission granted
Noted by Members
485/21.DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS TO BE NOTED
(i) Reference: P21/S5165/DIS
Address: Cornerstone Cottage 1 St Peters Street Wallingford OX10 0BQ
Description: Discharge of Conditions 3 (Submission of details) and 4 (Sample panels of facing brickwork) on Planning Application P21/S3398/HH (Careful taking down of existing free- standing west flint & brick boundary garden wall between No. 1 and Nos. 2 & 3 at the rear which is structurally unsound and leaning dangerously and re-construction with new foundations)
Noted by Members
486/21.ENFORCEMENT CASES
To note updated Enforcement Case list; previously circulated:
It was noted by Members that the South Oxfordshire District Council website was presenting technical difficulties meaning the Enforcement Cases were not accessible.
It was noted by Members that the issues with the property held on the Enforcement Case list on Andrew Road had been rectified
487/21.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- – Upgrade on Cholsey Waste Water – Rolling item
- – Monitoring the delivery of the Neighbourhood Plan (next meeting)
- – Site E Representatives to give update
- – Site B Representatives to return with Oxfordshire Dioceses
- – Riverside plans including mooring poles
- – Thames Water discharging in the river