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 Wednesday 8^th November 2023 at 5pm.

Apologies were received from Cllrs Julian Spence, John Ward and Graham White. Cllrs Ruth Reed and George Murray attended as substitutes.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 18^th October 2023 and published on the councils website, as correct record of the meeting

The minutes of the meeting held on 18 October 2023 and publi8shed on the Council’s website were agreed as a correct record.

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 an interest as he is a member of the Surrey Wildlife Trust and Cranleigh Parish Council.

Cllr Carole Cockburn declared she was a Ward Councillor for Farnham Bourne and would therefore be excluding herself from voting on item 7.1.

Cllr George Murray declared he was a Ward Councillor for Farnham Bourne and would therefore be excluding himself from voting on item 7.1.

Cllr Ruth Reed declared she was a Ward Councillor for Cranleigh East and would therefore be excluding herself from voting on item 7.3. she also declared she was the Waverley Council representative on the Surrey AONB.

The Chairman to respond to any questions received from members of the

public in accordance with Procedure Rule 10.

Submission of questions must be received by Tuesday 7^th November 2023.

A question had been submitted by Mr Tim House as set out in the agenda. The Executive Head of Planning Development advised that she would respond to this question ‘off-line’ directly to Mr House as the purpose of this committee was to consider planning applications and not to look at planning enforcement issues.

The Chairman to respond to any questions received from members in

accordance with Procedure Rule 11.

Submission of questions must be received by Tuesday 7^th November 2023.

There were no questions submitted by Members.

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

The Executive Head of Planning Development advised that the Levelling Up Bill had now been published but there were no immediate changes to note.

Members were advised that there had been a planning fee increase which would come into effect on 6 December 2023.

Application for the erection of two storey extension following demolition of existing extension at LAKE COTTAGE 7 VICARAGE LANE THE BOURNE FARNHAM GU9 8HN.

Recommendation

That, subject to conditions, permission be GRANTED.

Application for the erection of two storey extension following demolition of existing extension at LAKE COTTAGE 7 VICARAGE LANE THE BOURNE FARNHAM GU9 8HN.

Decision

Subject to conditions 1-6, with addition of ‘warning signs’ advising HGV’s were using track to be erected into condition 6,  and informative, permission is GRANTED.

Application for the erection of two storey extension following demolition of existing extension at LAKE COTTAGE 7 VICARAGE LANE THE BOURNE FARNHAM GU9 8HN.

In accordance with the Council’s public speaking scheme, the following made representations which were duly considered:

Christopher Doyle - Objector

Edward Hurley – in support

Cllr George Murray – Ward Councillor

Cllr Carole Cockburn – Ward Councillor

The committee discussed how the conditions set out would be enforced and the safety of pedestrians using the footpath whilst HGVs are also using it during development. Officers assured members that the conditions set out would sufficiently address these issues.

Following the debate, the Committee voted in favour of the officers’ recommendation to grant permission 11 in favour, 1 against and no abstentions. Cllrs Carole Cockburn and George Murray excluded themselves from voting as ward councillors.

Decision

Subject to conditions 1-6, with addition of ‘warning signs’ advising HGV’s were using track to be erected into condition 6,  and informative, permission is GRANTED.

Outline application with some matters reserved for the erection of 78 dwellings including associated infrastructure, public open space, parking and access, LAND NORTH OF QUEEN’S MEAD, CENTRED CO-ORDINATES 496040 136027 PETWORTH ROAD, CHIDDINGFOLD.

Recommendation

That, delegated authority be granted to the Executive Head of Planning Development to granted planning permission  subject to the applicant entering into an appropriate Section 106 Agreement securing; the provision of affordable housing at 30% plus contribution for 0.4 of a unit; highway improvements to the bus stops on Petworth Road (the A283); Public Footpath Nos. FP557, FP211 and FP238a to Petworth Road to be upgraded to a Public Bridleway; the provision and management of play areas comprising a Locally Equipped Area of Play (a LEAP) and two Local Areas of Play (LAPs) within the site; and the management of a surface water drainage scheme; and subject to the conditions listed below, permission be GRANTED.

Outline application with some matters reserved for the erection of 78 dwellings including associated infrastructure, public open space, parking and access, LAND NORTH OF QUEEN’S MEAD, CENTRED CO-ORDINATES 496040 136027 PETWORTH ROAD, CHIDDINGFOLD.

Decision

Delegated authority is granted to the Executive Head of Planning Development to grant planning permission  subject to the applicant entering into an appropriate Section 106 Agreement securing; the provision of affordable housing at 30% plus contribution for 0.4 of a unit; highway improvements to the bus stops on Petworth Road (the A283); Public Footpath Nos. FP557, FP211 and FP238a to Petworth Road to be upgraded to a Public Bridleway; the provision and management of play areas comprising a Locally Equipped Area of Play (a LEAP) and two Local Areas of Play (LAPs) within the site; and the management of a surface water drainage scheme; and subject to conditions 1-40 and informatives 1-22, permission is GRANTED.

Outline application with some matters reserved for the erection of 78 dwellings including associated infrastructure, public open space, parking and access, LAND NORTH OF QUEEN’S MEAD, CENTRED CO-ORDINATES 496040 136027 PETWORTH ROAD, CHIDDINGFOLD.

In accordance with the Council’s public speaking scheme, the following made representations which were duly considered:

Trisan Snell – in support

Cllr Dan Hall – Parish Councillor

Cllr Dave Busby – Ward Councillor

The committee discussed the positive impact this development would make to Cranleigh.

Following the debate, the Committee voted in favour of the officers’ recommendation to grant permission 13 in favour, 0 against and no abstentions. Cllr George Murray had left the meeting for a short while during the item so was unable to vote.

Decision

Delegated authority is granted to the Executive Head of Planning Development to grant planning permission  subject to the applicant entering into an appropriate Section 106 Agreement securing; the provision of affordable housing at 30% plus contribution for 0.4 of a unit; highway improvements to the bus stops on Petworth Road (the A283); Public Footpath Nos. FP557, FP211 and FP238a to Petworth Road to be upgraded to a Public Bridleway; the provision and management of play areas comprising a Locally Equipped Area of Play (a LEAP) and two Local Areas of Play (LAPs) within the site; and the management of a surface water drainage scheme; and subject to conditions 1-40 and informatives 1-22, permission is GRANTED.

Application for the erection of a new dwelling and garage together with extension and alterations to existing dwelling following demolition of garage building (as amended by plans received 18/09/2023) at SILVERTREES COTTAGE THE RIDGEWAY  CRANLEIGH GU6 7HR.

Recommendation

That, subject to conditions, permission be GRANTED.

Application for the erection of a new dwelling and garage together with extension and alterations to existing dwelling following demolition of garage building (as amended by plans received 18/09/2023) at SILVERTREES COTTAGE THE RIDGEWAY  CRANLEIGH GU6 7HR.

Decision

Subject to conditions 1-15 and informatives 1-6, and delegated authority to the Executive Head of Planning Development to include conditions for the implementation of bat boxes, bee bricks and hedgehog pathways to increase biodiversity, permission is GRANTED.

Application for the erection of a new dwelling and garage together with extension and alterations to existing dwelling following demolition of garage building (as amended by plans received 18/09/2023) at SILVERTREES COTTAGE THE RIDGEWAY  CRANLEIGH GU6 7HR.

In accordance with the Council’s public speaking scheme, the following made representations which were duly considered:

Sally Squires - Objector

Laura Lampard – in support

Cllr Philip Townsend – Ward Councillor

Cllr Ruth Reed – Ward Councillor

The committee discussed issues around the access to the property and the lack of conditions around maintaining biodiversity.

Following the debate, the Committee voted in favour of the officers’ recommendation to grant permission 13 in favour, 0 against and no abstentions. Cllr Ruth Reed excluded herself from voting as ward councillor.

Decision

Subject to conditions 1-15 and informatives 1-6, and delegated authority to the Executive Head of Planning Development to include conditions for the implementation of bat boxes, bee bricks and hedgehog pathways to increase biodiversity, permission is GRANTED.

The application, under Regulation 3, is for the erection of single storey extensions to a Council owned property, to facilitate disablement adaptations at FOXDENE 16 SHEPHERDS WAY TILFORD FARNHAM GU10 2AB.

Recommendation

That, subject to conditions, permission is GRANTED.

The application, under Regulation 3, is for the erection of single storey extensions to a Council owned property, to facilitate disablement adaptations at FOXDENE 16 SHEPHERDS WAY TILFORD FARNHAM GU10 2AB.

The committee were in favour of adaption a property to allow a disabled resident to stay in their property.

Following the debate, the Committee voted in favour of the officers’ recommendation to grant permission 14 in favour, 0 against and no abstentions.

Decision

Subject to conditions 1-3 and informative, permission is GRANTED.

That, pursuant to Procedure Rule 20 and in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Committee agrees:

(1)  that the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following matter on the grounds that it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, that if members of the public were present during the item, there would be disclosure to them of exempt information (as defined by Section 100I of the Act) of the description specified in Paragraph [x] of the revised Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972; and

(2)  that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

There were no items to discuss in exempt session so the chair closed the meeting.