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 27 March 2024.

Apologies were received from Cllrs David Beaman (Chair), Jane Austin, Jacquie Keen and Terry Weldon.  Cllrs Peter Clark and Jerome Davidson attended as substitutes.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 6 March 2024, and published on

the councils website, as correct record of the meeting

The minutes of the meeting held on 6 March 2024 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 he was a member of Surrey Wildlife Trust.

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 26 March 2024.

There were no questions submitted by members of the public.

The Chairman to respond to any questions received from members in

accordance with Procedure Rule 11.

Submission of questions must be received by Tuesday 26 March 2024.

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.

There were no relevant updates for this meeting.

Application under Section 106a of the Town & Country Planning Act to modify the legal agreement through a Deed of Variation to the Section 106 relating to WA/2016/0268 to allow amendments to the layout of the highway along East Street. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement.

Recommendation

That delegated authority be granted to the Executive Head of Planning Development to  authorise the Deed of Variation to the original Section 106 Agreement

Application under Section 106a of the Town and Country Planning Act to modify the legal agreement through a deed of Variation to the Section 106 relating to WA/2016/0268 to allow amendments to the layout of the highway along East Street. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement.

Decision

Delegated authority is GRANTED to the Executive Head of Planning Development to authorise the Deed of Variation to the original Section 106 Agreement.

Application under Section 106a of the Town and Country Planning Act to modify the legal agreement through a deed of Variation to the Section 106 relating to WA/2016/0268 to allow amendments to the layout of the highway along East Street. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement.

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

· Cllr Jerry Hyman – Waverley Borough Councillor

· Cllr Andy Macleod – Waverley Borough Councillor and Surrey County Councillor

Following the debate the Committee voted on the motion and it was carried 12 votes in favour, no votes against and no abstention.

Decision

Delegated authority is GRANTED to the Executive Head of Planning Development to authorise the Deed of Variation to the original Section 106 Agreement.

Erection of a detached outbuilding.

Recommendation

That permission be REFUSED

Erection of a detached outbuilding.

Decision

Permission REFUSED as it has not been demonstrated that there are Very Special Circumstances for a further outbuilding to serve this dwelling. The proposed development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt, which, by reason of its scale, mass and height, and its cumulative impact with the existing development on the site, would unacceptably harm the openness of the Green Belt. The proposed development would be contrary to Policy RE2 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan (Part 1) 2018, Policy DM14 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan (Part 2) 2023 and the NPPF

Erection of a detached outbuilding.

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

· Mr Nicholas Konialidis – In objection

· Mr Stuart Redman – Applicant in support 

Following the debate the Committee voted on the motion to refuse and it was carried 9 votes in favour, no votes against and two abstentions. Cllr John Ward abstained from voting as he knew the applicant.

Decision

Permission REFUSED as it has not been demonstrated that there are Very Special Circumstances for a further outbuilding to serve this dwelling. The proposed development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt, which, by reason of its scale, mass and height, and its cumulative impact with the existing development on the site, would unacceptably harm the openness of the Green Belt. The proposed development would be contrary to Policy RE2 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan (Part 1) 2018, Policy DM14 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan (Part 2) 2023 and the NPPF

Application under regulation 4 for erection of 5 dwellings with associated works following the demolition of 2 bungalows together with the provision of access road and parking to serve existing dwellings.

Recommendation

That, subject to conditions 1-20 and informatives 1-13, permission be GRANTED.

Application under regulation 3 for erection of 5 dwellings with associated works following the demolition of 2 bungalows together with the provision of access road and parking to serve existing dwellings.

Decision to GRANT planning permission.

Subject to conditions 1-20 and informatives 1-13.

Application under regulation 3 for erection of 5 dwellings with associated works following the demolition of 2 bungalows together with the provision of access road and parking to serve existing dwellings.

In accordance with the Council’s policy Cllr Dave Busby spoke as Ward Councillor

Following the debate the Committee voted on the motion and it was carried 11 votes in favour, no votes against and no abstention.

Decision to GRANT planning permission.

Subject to conditions 1-20 and informatives 1-13.

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 to dicuss in exempt session so the Chair closed the meeting.