Agenda, decisions and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence and substitutes.

Where a Member of the Committee is unable to attend a substitute Member may attend, speak and vote in their place at that meeting.

Members are advised that in order for a substitute to be arranged a Member must give four (4) clear working-days’ notice of their apologies.

For this meeting the latest date apologies can be given for a substitute to be arranged is Tuesday 15 August 2023.

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Jane Austin, Cllr Andrew Laughton and Cllr Julian Spence.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 26 July 2023, and published on the councils website, as correct record of the meeting

The Committee confirmed that the minutes of the meeting held on 26^th JULY 2023 were correct and accurate.

To receive from members declarations of interests in relation to any items included on the Agenda for this meeting in accordance with the Waverley code of Local Government Conduct.

Cllr Alan Morrison declared a non-pecuniary interest as a member of the Surrey Wildlife Trust.

The Chairman to respond to any questions received from members of thepublic in accordance with Procedure Rule 10.

Submission of questions must be received by Tuesday 15 August 2023.

None received.

The Chairman to respond to any questions received from members in accordance with Procedure Rule 11.

Submission of questions must be received by Tuesday 15 August 2023.

None received.

Officers to update the Committee on any changes to the planning environment of which they should be aware when making decisions.

Hybrid application including Full planning application for the erection of 216 dwellings, a new farm shop (Use Class E), change of use of existing farm shop building to rural business hub (Use Class E), provision of public open space, new sports pitches and associated infrastructure, landscaping, drainage arrangements, parking and formation of new access points following the demolition of existing buildings. Outline application (with all matters reserved except access) for the erection of a new health hub following demolition of the existing black barn.at LAND AT HURST FARM  CHAPEL LANE GODALMING GU8 5HU

RECOMMENDATION A

Delegated authority be granted to the Executive Head of Planning Development to grant planning permission subject to conditions (including minor amendments to recommended conditions) and the completion of a legal agreement, securing affordable housing,  healthcare hub, off site pedestrian cycle way, sustainable transport provisions, open space, SUDS and playspace maintenance, and subject to planning permission being granted by Guildford Borough Council for the playing pitches.

RECOMMENDATION B

That, in the event that the legal agreement required under recommendation A is not forthcoming within 6 months of the committee resolution, permission be REFUSED.

The Committee resolved that permission be GRANTED subject to conditions.

Representations were made by the following Member(s) of Public and duly considered by the Committee:

-        Guy Robison (Written Statement - Objection)

-        John Secret (Support)

Following the debate, the Committee voted in favour of the officers’ recommendation to grant permission unanimously, with the updates included below in red.

DECISION A

Delegated authority be granted to the Executive Head of Planning Development to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (including minor amendments to recommended conditions) and the completion of a legal agreement, securing affordable housing, healthcare hub, off site pedestrian cycle way, sustainable transport provisions, open space, SUDS and playspace maintenance, and subject to planning permission being granted by Guildford Borough Council for the playing pitches.

Update: Recommendation A is also subject to prior consultation upon the application to the Secretary of State.

This consultation is only required in the event that Waverley are not minded to refuse permission. It is required because retail development is proposed outside of a defined town centre, the proposal is not wholly in accordance with the development plan and more than 5000m2 of new built floorspace is proposed.

DECISION B

That, in the event that the legal agreement required under recommendation A is not forthcoming within 6 months of the committee resolution, permission be REFUSED.

Conditions - Update

Please note, Officers have made changes to the detailed wording of some conditions within the condition schedule in accordance with delegated authority within the recommendation.

3 additional conditions are recommended –

Condition 54

No more than 75 residential dwellings hereby consented shall be first occupied until the vehicular and pedestrian/cycle site access onto the A3100 Portsmouth Road (including the Chapel Lane/Portsmouth Rd junction improvement/public realm scheme and the 10 No. public parking spaces for local shops) has been provided in general accordance with Iceni Drawing No. 24 Rev F and subject to the Highway Authority’s technical and safety requirements. Once provided the access and visibility splays shall be permanently retained.

Reason: To encourage the use of sustainable transport and provide highway safety and efficiency in accordance with Policies ST1 of the Local Plan (Part 1) 2018, DM9 of the Local Plan (Part 2) 2023 and T1 and T2 of the Witley Neighbourhood Plan (2021).

Condition 55

No more than 110 dwellings hereby consented shall be first occupied until the following has been provided, in general accordance with Iceni Drawing No’s. 01 Rev J and No. 31: • Portsmouth Road/Church Road mini-roundabout junction improvement scheme. • Station Lane/Church Road priority junction improvement scheme. • Uncontrolled pedestrian crossing on Portsmouth Road. • Portsmouth Road speed reduction measures comprising speed activated signage (VAS), traffic island and road markings.

Reason: To encourage the use of sustainable transport and provide highway safety and efficiency in accordance with Policies ST1 of the Local Plan (Part 1) 2018, DM9 of the Local Plan (Part 2) 2023 and T1 and T2 of the Witley Neighbourhood Plan (2021).

Condition 56

The development hereby approved shall not be commenced unless and until a scheme for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.1

Application under Regulation 3 for external alterations to existing building for use as a GP Surgery & Pharmacy; alterations include erection of entrance canopy, alterations to elevations, installation of louvres and PV panels to roof and alterations to existing car park. at WEY COURT EAST  UNION ROAD FARNHAM GU9 7PT

RECOMMENDATION

That, subject to conditions, permission be GRANTED.

The Committee resolved that permission be GRANTED subject to conditions.

Representations were made by the following Member(s) of Public and duly considered by the Committee:

-         Libby Greyshaw (Objection)

Following the debate, the Committee voted in favour of the officers’ recommendation to grant permission unanimously.

DECISION

That, subject to conditions, permission be GRANTED.

Erection of a building comprising of 12 flats together with associated parking, bicycle store and bin store. at WOODSIDE PARK CATTESHALL LANE  GODALMING.

RECOMMENDATION A

That, subject to the applicant entering into appropriate legal agreement within 6 months of the date of the committee resolution to grant planning permission to secure the provision of 100% on site affordable housing and subject to conditions, permission be GRANTED.

RECOMMENDATION B

That, in the event that a Section 106 Agreement is not completed within 6 months of the date of the resolution to grant permission, permission be REFUSED.

The Committee resolved that permission be GRANTED subject to conditions.

Following the debate, the Committee voted in favour of the officers’ recommendation to grant permission unanimously.

Decision A

That, subject to the applicant entering into appropriate legal agreement within 6 months of the date of the committee resolution to grant planning permission to secure the provision of 100% on site affordable housing and subject to conditions, permission be GRANTED.

DECISION B

That, in the event that a Section 106 Agreement is not completed within 6 months of the date of the resolution to grant permission, permission be REFUSED.