Agenda, decisions and draft 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 Monday 29 April 2024.

There were no apoligies for absence received.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 3 April 2024, and published on the councils website, as correct record of the meeting

The minutes of the meeting on 3 April 2024 were approved as an accurate and complete 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 a member of the Surrey Wildlife Trust.

Cllr Jane Austin declared an interest in agenda item 13.3, noting that she knew the applicant personally.

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 Monday 29 April 2024.

There were 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 Monday 29 April 2024..

There were none received.

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 addressed the Committee and noted that there had been secondary legislation introduced through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 relating to enforcement matters. There will be an all-Member briefing set up to brief Members on this.

The Committee requested that plans, drawings and block plans are submitted to Members prior to the meeting in order to make fully informed decisions.

Outline application with all matters reserved except access for up to 83 dwellings (including 24 affordable) and public open space/country park, including related play space, community orchard, wildlife pond, internal access roads, footways/footpaths and drainage basins/corridor.

Recommendation

That delegated authority is granted to the Executive Head of Planning to grant planning permission and make minor amendments to the wording of conditions subject to the applicant entering into an appropriate Section 106 Agreement for SANG and SAMM contributions towards managing and maintaining Farnham Park SANG, securing the provision of affordable housing including a commuted sum, securing open space and play space provision and off-site highway works to enhance pedestrian connectivity with the town centre and subject to conditions, permission be GRANTED

There was a motion proposed by the Chair to defer the application for further review of SANG capacity for the site.

There was a unanimous vote in favour and the motion was carried.

The Committee resolved to DEFER the application to a later date to allow further review of SANG provision.

There was a motion proposed by the Chair to defer the application for further review of SANG capacity for the site.

There was a unanimous vote in favour and the motion was carried.

The Committee resolved to DEFER the application to a later date to allow further review of SANG provision.

Erection of a single storey extension together with extension and alterations to roof to provide habitable accommodation in roof space (as amplified by plan received 02/04/2024)

Recommendation

That, subject to conditions, permission be GRANTED

The Committee resolved to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions.

There were 14 votes in favour, the motion was passed unanimously.

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

·        Ms Jenny Thomas – in objection

·        Matt Kiernan – the applicant in support

Following the debate the Committee voted on the recommendations set out in the report.There were 14 votes in favour and the motion was passed unanimously.

The Committee resolved to GRANT permission, subject to conditions.

Alterations to roof space including dormer extensions and installation of rooflights

Recommendation

That, subject to conditions, permission be GRANTED

The Committee resolved to GRANT permission, subject to conditions.

There were 10 votes in favour, 2 abstentions and 1 vote against.

(Cllr Jane Austin recused herself from the vote as Ward Councillor)

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

·        Mr John Child – in objection

·        Mr Michael Connolley – applicant in support

·        Cllr Stephen Lavender – Wonersh Parish Councillor

·        Cllr Michael Goodridge – Ward Councillor

Following the debate, the Chairman invited the Committee to vote on the recommendation set out in the report. There were 10 votes in favour, 2 abstentions and 1 vote against. (Cllr Jane Austin recused herself from the vote as Ward Councillor)

The Committee resolved to GRANT permission, subject to conditions.

Erection of a detached dwelling and a garage to provide ancillary accommodation above; erection of an extension and alterations to existing dwelling.

Recommendation

That, subject to conditions, permission be GRANTED

An alternative recommendation was proposed by Cllr Carole Cockburn and seconded by Cllr John Robini to REFUSE planning permission.

There were 8 votes in favor, 1 vote against and 1 abstention. (Cllr John Ward, Cllr Richard Steijger and Cllr Graham White were excused from the vote due to late arrival. Cllr Julian Spence excused himself from the vote as Ward Councillor).

The Committee resolved to REFUSE planning permission by reason of location, site coverage and design the proposal will have an unacceptable impact on the character and appearance of the immediate area and result in unacceptable overlooking of the rear of neighbouring properties, contrary to Policy TD1 of the Local Plan (Part 1) 2018, Policies DM1, DM4 and DM5 of the Waverley Local Plan (Part 2) 2023, Policy H6 of the Haslemere Neighbourhood Plan (2021), the Haslemere Design Statement (2012), the Residential Extensions SPD (2010) and the NPPF 2023.

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

·        Mr Barry Wyeth – In objection

·        Mr Matt Smith – on behalf of the applicant in support

·        Cllr Malcolm Carter – Haslemere Town Council 

·        Cllr Julian Spence – Ward Councillor

·        Cllr Jerome Davidson – Ward Councillor

Following the debate, an alternative recommendation was proposed by Cllr Carole Cockburn and seconded by Cllr John Robini to REFUSE planning permission.

The Committee voted on the motion and there were 8 votes in favor, 1 vote against and 1 abstention. (Cllr John Ward, Cllr Richard Steijger and Cllr Graham White were excused from the vote due to late arrival. Cllr Julian Spence excused himself from the vote as Ward Councillor).

The Committee therefore resolved to REFUSE planning permission by reason of location, site coverage and design the proposal will have an unacceptable impact on the character and appearance of the immediate area and result in unacceptable overlooking of the rear of neighbouring properties, contrary to Policy TD1 of the Local Plan (Part 1) 2018, Policies DM1, DM4 and DM5 of the Waverley Local Plan (Part 2) 2023, Policy H6 of the Haslemere Neighbourhood Plan (2021), the Haslemere Design Statement (2012), the Residential Extensions SPD (2010) and the NPPF 2023.

Application under regulation 13 for Listed Building Consent for external repairs including alterations to parapet wall.

Recommendation

That, subject to conditions and referral to the Secretary of State  WBC REG 13

LISTED BUILDING CONSENT BE GRANTED

The Committee resolved to GRANT LISTED BUILDING CONSENT, subject to conditions and referral to the Secretary of State WBC REG 13.

There were 13 votes in favour, the motion was passed unanimously.

Following the debate, the Chairman invited the Committee to vote on the recommendations set out in the report. There were 14 votes in favour and the motion was passed unanimously.

The Committee resolved to GRANT LISTED BUILDING CONSENT, subject to conditions and referral to the Secretary of State WBC REG 13.

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 considered in exempt session.

To consider any legal advice relating to any applications in the agenda.

There was no legal advice required.