Meeting documents

2001/906/CH

Case Officer:      Andrew Fuller

Date Received:     29/05/01     Decide by Date:     23/07/01

Parish:     Chalfont St Peter     Ward:     Austenwood

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      S HOLDSHIP

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Built-up area other than Local Plan Policy  H2 or H4

Unclassified road

Northolt Airfield safeguarding zone

Mineral Consultation Area

THE APPLICATION

A pitched roof over the front integral garage constructed under application CH/1031/78 and the open porch. The roof over the garage will be 7.1m in length and 3.4m in width and pitched with a hipped roof to a ridge at 3.4m. The section over the porch is 2m in width, 1m in depth and just 3.16m in height.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objection.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, H13, H14, H15, TR11 and TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policies GC3.

ISSUES

1.     The application is in the built up area of Chalfont St. Peter where it caps existing flat roofing to the front of the property and has minimum impact on the street scene. In terms of Local Plan Policy it raises no objections under Policy GC1 or H15.

2.     The roof itself will only be a 1m height increase to the existing single storey structure and although it extends along the north western boundary over the rear side of neighbouring property ‘Glinton Cottage’ it is not considered detrimental to this neighbours amenity. No other neighbour in Milton Avenue will be affected by the works and therefore no objections can be raised under Local Plan Policy.

3.     A large drive and single garage provide for off street parking even though the proposal does not increase the habitable floor space of the property. As such Policy TR11 and TR16 are not in breech.

4.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

2001/927/CH

Case Officer:      Kathryn York

Date Received:     01/06/01     Decide by Date:     26/07/01

Parish:     Little Missenden     Ward:     Little Missenden

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS G BAILEY

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB5

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Unclassified road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

87/1304/CH Outline Application.  Detached dwelling and garage.  Refused.

THE APPLICATION

Proposes single storey rear extension measuring 4.35m wide across the rear elevation and a maximum of 2.6m deep, with a sloping roof 3.9m high.

PARISH COUNCIL

Approve.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, GB12, LSQ1, H14, H15, H16, H17, TR11 and TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policies GC3, TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within a Green Belt settlement in Little Kingshill, and also in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  There are no objections to the proposed development in principle subject to compliance with the relevant local plan policies.

2.     The proposed development will not be visible from the neighbouring properties and therefore no objections are raised in this respect.

3.     The rear infil extension will not have an adverse impact on either the street scene or the surrounding Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  No objections are raised in relation to Policies GC1, GB12, LSQ1 or H15.

4.     Adequate parking space exists within the curtilage of the site in accordance with Policies TR11 and TR16.

5.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

(3) C134 Single plan amended by plan (no. 3273/2/1) received on 20/07/01.

2001/928/CH

Case Officer:      Geoffrey Hugall

Date Received:     01/06/01     Decide by Date:     26/07/01

Parish:     Amersham     Ward:     Amersham Town

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS N G BURRELL (CO AGENT)

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Built-up area other than Local Plan Policy  H2 or H4

Adjoining Green Belt

Unclassified road

Thames Water - groundwater protection zone

THE APPLICATION

The two-storey side extension would project 1.6m to the side and would be 6m in depth (the depth of the existing dwelling) being flush with both the existing front and rear elevations, the eaves and ridge of the existing roof would be extended across to match.  The two-storey rear extension would project 2.1m to the rear and would be 4.5m in width (its flank elevation would project from the existing dwelling’s rear corner).  The rear extension would have an eaves height to match the existing dwelling’s with a rear gabled roof to a ridge height 0.5m below the main).  A front bay window, new porch and pitched roof over would be constructed at the front of the dwelling.

TOWN COUNCIL

Recommend approve.

REPRESENTATIONS

Letter from agents submitted with the application –

1.     The proposal has been designed using a pitched gable ended roof to match the existing and obviously brickwork will be left in keeping with the existing finishes.

2.     In addition a small lean-to roof will be provided across the front entrance door and adjacent bay window to soften the front elevation of the property.

3.     You will note that access to the garage is provided on the left-hand side of the house and this restricts the width of the extension and therefore maintains open space between this and the neighbouring property.

4.     We therefore feel that the proposal will fit in with the existing appearance of the street scene and not be obtrusive to any of the neighbours or visitors entering the cul-de-sac.

Letter from neighbour at 1A Ruckles Way –

1.     No comments to make regarding the proposal.

2.     I am concerned, however, should the building work proceed that the use of the highway for storage of materials, parking of large vehicles etc. is minimised.

Large vehicles for refuse, paper and glass collections etc. need good access to avoid damaging grass verges etc.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, H11, H13, H14, H15, H16, H17, TR11 and TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policies GC3 & TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The design of the extensions is considered acceptable, respecting the scale and proportions of the existing dwelling and the characteristics of the plot.  The proposals, while visible in the street scene should not appear intrusive or significantly out of character.  

2.     It is not considered that the proposal would result in an unacceptable loss of amenity for the occupiers of the adjacent properties.  Taking firstly the impact upon the property to the south, No.9, this neighbouring property is set at a lower level than the application site which could therefore exacerbate any impact of the extension.  However, given the relatively small distances the extension is proposed to extend both to the side and to the rear, it is not considered that the proposals would lead to a significant loss of privacy or daylight and they should not appear excessively overbearing.  In terms of the property to the north, No.15, it is considered that the distance the two-storey rear extension is away from this property, together with the relatively good screening on the boundary between that no objections are raised to the impact the proposals would have upon the amenities of this property.  As such, no objections are raised under Policies GC2, GC3, H13 and H14.

3.     The gross floorspace of the existing dwelling exceeds 120m2 and although the extension impacts upon the width of the driveway it is not considered that this would have such a significant impact upon the provision of off street parking that would justify a refusal of the application.  No objections under Policies TR11 and TR16 are therefore raised.

4.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

(3) C174A No additional windows in first floor of southern elevation of extension.

2001/930/CH

Case Officer:      Andrew Fuller

Date Received:     31/05/01     Decide by Date:     25/07/01

Parish:     Amersham     Ward:     Amersham the Hill

App Type:     Application under Advertisement Regulations

Applicant:      RON FIELD

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Shopping area - not Principal Shopping Frontage

Shopping area - rear servicing - Amersham on the Hill

Shopping Area - Rear Servicing - AOTHill S12 - Proposed Alts

Class A Road

Thames Water - groundwater protection zone

THE APPLICATION

A4.8m wide and 0.9m deep externally illuminated fascia sign, 2.8m from the ground at its lowest point.

TOWN COUNCIL

Recommend approval.

CONSULTATIONS

Environmental Services, Buckinghamshire County Council:

This application is for a replacement fascia sign with a continuous strip lighting unit forming a “down-lighter” over the new sign. The lighting unit would not project, unduly, over the highway and the mounting height is such as to provide more than minimum clearance above the footway.

The proposed sign location is within a “Lit zone” as defined in “Brightness of Illuminated Advertisements” published by the Institution of Lighting Engineers. I have no objections to this proposal and would recommend the following highway condition:

1.     The light source must be shielded such that it is not directly visible to motorists using the public highway. Reason: To avoid glare, which could lead to danger to highway users.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, S2, A1 and A2.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policies GC3.

ISSUES

1.     The application seeks approval for an externally illuminated fascia sign above a shop front in the built up area of Amersham-on-the-Hill. The contemporary appearance of the sign is acceptable when viewed in the context of the parade of shops under Local Plan Policy GC1 and A1.

2.     The signage does not generate any objections under Local Plan Policy and will not be detrimental to the inhabitants of local properties of shopkeepers.

3.     Buckinghamshire County Council is not concerned with the proposal, which is considered not to be dangerous to highway users.

4.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional consent

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C118 5 Year Limited Period - Adverts

(2) C261 Standard Advert Conditions

(3) C266 Adverts - Not to shine in Drivers' Eyes

(4) C265 Adverts - intensity of illumination not to exceed 250 Cd/sq. m.

2001/937/CH

Case Officer:      Geoffrey Hugall

Date Received:     01/06/01     Decide by Date:     26/07/01

Parish:     Chesham Bois     Ward:     Chesham Bois & Weedon

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR K J WILLIAMS

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Chesham Bois Conservation Area

Established Residential Area of Special Character - Local Plan Policy H4

adjoining Public Amenity Open Space

adjoining Common land

Unclassified road

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

CH/764/78     Double garage, approved.

87/1598/CH     Single storey side extension, approved and constructed.

THE APPLICATION

The proposed conservatory would be 5.1m long, 3.95m in width and 2m to the eaves level and 3m high to the ridge.

PARISH COUNCIL

We do not object to this application but if your Council is minded to grant planning permission we wish to remind you that the applicant does not own the land immediately outside their boundary fronting North Road.  The land forms part of Chesham Bois Common.  As you know, the Common is owned and managed by this Council and we spend a large proportion of our precept in maintaining and protecting the Common.  If your Council grants planning permission, it must be pointed out to the applicants that they may not automatically park any vehicles, nor store building materials or plant or site skips on the Common during building works.

REPRESENTATIONS

Letter from neighbour at The Rowans –

1.     Whilst I don’t totally object to the conservatory, I do object to the height of the proposed brick wall.

2.     The plans state that the wall will be shielded by my existing boundary fence.  This is incorrect as my boundary fence is 1.8m not 2m as stated in the plans.  Therefore the new wall, at 2.1m in height, will tower over the fence and be quite unpleasant to look at as it is the entire length of my garden.

3.     Mr. Williams [the applicant] has also said he intends to remove my fence to build this wall.  This I will not allow as I don’t want workmen on my garden.  The building of a conservatory should not interfere with the neighbour’s property.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, H13, H14, H15, H17, CA1, CA2, TR11 & TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policies GC3 & TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The design of the conservatory is considered acceptable and would have little impact upon the street scene and the setting of the Conservation Area.  No objections are raised under Polices GC1, H13, H15, H17, CA1 and CA2.

2.     It is considered that the main issue is the impact upon the neighbouring property, ‘The Rowans’.  The proposal would result in the entire length of the boundary between the properties, on the side of ‘Fern Cottage’, consisting of structures.  Under many instances this may be deemed to be unacceptable, resulting in a significant loss of amenity to the neighbouring property.  However, bearing in mind that applicant could erect a 2m high wall without the need for planning permission, the proposed 2.1m high wall and the shallow pitched roof over should not result in such an unacceptable situation that would, in this instance, justify a refusal.  It is therefore considered that no objections are raised under GC2, GC3, H13 and H14.

3.     No adverse car parking issues arise.  No objections under TR11 and TR16.

4.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(3) C136 Plans amended by letter dated 18/7/2001, received on 19/7/2001

(2) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

(1) INFORMATIVE - The Parish Council have requested that you are made aware that you may not automatically park any vehicles, nor store building materials or plant or site skips on the land immediately outside your boundary fronting North Road as this land forms part of Chesham Bois Common.

2001/950/CH

Case Officer:      James Chatfield

Date Received:     04/06/01     Decide by Date:     29/07/01

Parish:     Amersham     Ward:     Amersham the Hill

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS J CUNNINGHAM

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Built-up area other than Local Plan Policy  H2 or H4

Unclassified road

THE APPLICATION

Scheme involves the provision of a two storey rear extension across the width of the dwelling which is to be 1.7m deep, with an overall width of 7.6m, reaching a height of 6m. A pitched roof is also proposed over the existing single storey side section.

TOWN COUNCIL

Recommend refusal: adverse impact on neighbouring properties light and amenity. Recommend first floor flank window to be in obscure glass.

REPRESENTATIONS

Two letters of objection from adjoining neighbours noting,

1     Proposed pitched roof over the existing single storey extension encroaches over the boundary of No.24,

2     The raising of the roof height of the single storey extension would considerably reduce the amount of light through the single natural light source for the family room,

3     The double storey rear extension would block any direct daylight to the family room of No.24 and dining room window and side kitchen window of No.26,

4     Side window would affect privacy,

5     Gap of at least 1m between a two storey side extension and the side boundary is required,

6     Will remove redundant chimney stack which appears to be on No 26’s side of the property,

Letter from applicant: dealing with objections raised by Town Council and neighbours as follows:-

1.     Town Council: applicants have discussed objection with three Town Councillors who have advised that Town Council recommended for approval provided there was obscure glass in side window.

[Note; checked with Clerk to Town Council who said this was not the case; minutes show Town Council recommended refusal and these minutes were correct and had been agreed by Full Town Council meeting].

2.     With regard to No. 24, had discussed the pitched roof over existing garage with these neighbours and understood there was no objection. However, this element could be omitted if there was a problem. Note that No. 24 carried out substantial extension to their property about 18 months ago, which included extension across full width of their house. They chose not to modify side window at that time. Whilst side window (first floor) to No. 26A can be glazed in obscure glass, there is an existing window in this elevation overlooking rear of No. 24.

3.     Objection from No. 26 (adjoining house): proposed extension will extend 4 feet beyond existing rear wall of No. 26. Note that this will be 15 in. From boundary, not 2 in. as stated by objectors.

4.     Extensive building works to No. 26 in last 5 years have reduced patio area and the light to their dining room. The proposed extension to 26A will have less impact than their own extension. It will also deal with an overlooking problem from window in No. 26 extension. Chimney stack is on applicants side of boundary: but its removal is purely for cosmetic reasons and has no benefit to applicants.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, H13, H14, H15, TR11, and TR16.

ISSUES

1     The property is one of a pair, with No. 26. (It is understood that it was formerly one house, and was divided into two under planning permission granted in 1956). The proposed extension  would project 1.7m from the existing rear of the dwelling, thereby projecting 1.3m beyond the rear of No.26. No 26 has ground floor window whose closest edge is 1.3m. from boundary. Boundary comprises 1.5m fence plus shrubs of 1.5 to 2m. The proximity of the two storey flank wall to the boundary would result in it appearing overbearing to No. 26: it would also reduce daylight and afternoon/evening sunlight to the rear windows and garden area of  No. 26. Development would be contrary to Policies GC3 and H14.

2     Both residents raise concerns over the possible loss of light to existing side windows. In relation to No.24 the new pitched roof is not large and pitches back to the main flank of the extension, at a level about 1 metre below the existing eaves of the flank wall. It is not considered that either the roofing over of the side extension, or erection of the proposed two-storey rear extension would result in the  east facing side family room window suffering from any further loss of light, over and above that which is caused by the existing two storey flank wall of No. 26A. First floor flank window is in existing house and could be installed as permitted development.

3     The existing rear two storey section has a flat roof. No objection is raised to the proposed design. Sufficient off street parking to comply with Council standards.

4     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Refuse permission

For the following reasons

(1) The proposed two-storey rear extension, by reason of its height and proximity to the boundary with No. 26 Grimsdell's Lane, would be overbearing to this adjacent property and lead to loss of daylight and sunlight to the rear windows and part of the rear garden area of No. 26. As such, the development would be detrimental to the amenity of neighbouring occupiers and would be contrary to Policies GC3 and H14 of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997.

2001/951/CH

Case Officer:      Neil Higson

Date Received:     05/06/01     Decide by Date:     30/07/01

Parish:     Chalfont St Peter     Ward:     Chalfont St Peter Central

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR P GREENE

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Built-up area other than Local Plan Policy  H2 or H4

Unclassified road

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/1213/53     Erection of a Bungalow. Permission granted.

AM/215/58     Additions. Permission granted.

CH/1474/83     Erection of shed and carport. Permission granted.

THE APPLICATION

It is proposed to construct a single storey extension to the western elevation of the bungalow. It would consist of constructing a 600mm high dwarf wall on top of an existing raised brick patio area. The conservatory would measure 4m by 4.5m and have a ridged roof hipped to all elevations. The eaves would be approximately 3.5m above the level of the garden at the highest point. A revised drawing has been submitted indicating the north point corrected.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objection.

REPRESENTATIONS

One letter of objection from a neighbouring property on the grounds of overlooking due to the difference in height between the properties.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan – 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, H13, H14, H15, H17, TR2, TR11 and TR16.

ISSUES

1)     The application site is located within a built up residential area whereby the proposal is acceptable in principle subject to compliance with the relevant policies of the local plan.

2)     The style and design of the proposed extension is considered acceptable in terms of relating to the existing dwelling and there will be no material adverse visual impact upon neighbouring dwellings. It is considered that the proposed extensions would not appear cramped or incongruous in the street scene. It is considered that the proposal therefore meets the requirements of GC1, GC3, H13, H14, H15, and H17.

3)     The extensions would respect the scale and proportions of the existing dwelling in relation to neighbouring properties and would not be out of character with the surrounding area. While the comments of the neighbour are noted, the conservatory would simply enclose an existing are of raised patio used for siting out. The situation regarding overlooking would therefore be no worse than is the current situation. Further, the windows in the elevation of the conservatory looking down the garden would be at the same height as the existing windows in the main wall of the bungalow and would still be approximately 20m from the boundary with the nearest property to the west. This is considered to be a sufficient distance to prevent the development from being unneighbourly.

4)     There is sufficient space within the site to meet the council’s standards. No objection under Policies TR11 and TR16.

5)     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C432 Materials - As on Plan or Subsequently Specified

(3) C135 Single plan amended by plans (nos GAJ-A1-101) received on 27/06/01

2001/970/CH

Case Officer:      Andrew Fuller

Date Received:     07/06/01     Decide by Date:     01/08/01

Parish:     Chalfont St Giles     Ward:     Seer Green & Jordans

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR P ROBINSON

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB5

Unclassified road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

Mineral Consultation Area

THE APPLICATION

A first floor side extension and detached double garage. The first floor side extension is above the single-storey rear side garage 4m wide and 7.7m deep. The roof is half-hipped (front and rear) with a ridge running parallel to that on the existing property at 6.9m. The resulting valley is linked across the front elevation, while a gable dormer is proposed to the side and a hipped roof projection is included at the front. The proposal is complete with a diagonal porch in the angle between the two sections of the house and a conservatory 2m wide, 1.2m deep and pitched against the rear elevation of the house at 3m.

The detached double garage is 5m wide and 5m deep with a half-hipped roof pitched at 4m to the front and sunken 0.8m to the rear. The structure faces sideways and is positioned 6.8m forwards of the house (2m in from the front boundary).

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

REPRESENTATIONS

One letter from neighbouring property raising no objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GB5, H11, H13, H14, H15, H16, H17, TR11 and TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policies GC3.

ISSUES

1.     Jordans is an attractive Green Belt settlement characterised by a range of unassuming properties on ample plots. The application relates well to this atmosphere and locates the majority of the new build to the rear/side of this modest property so as to reduce its impact on the surrounding GB5 Policy area in which it is located. The mature beech hedging to the front and side boundaries obscures the extension from the leafy lanes surrounding it, ensuring that no real modification will take place on the established character of Jordans. The design of the structure simulates the key architectural traits of the existing early 20th century property and therefore ensure an established appearance to the finished dwelling. Policy GB5, GC1 and H15 of the Local Plan have been recognised and adhered to during the conception of this proposal.

2.     The property is positioned to the rear corner of the plot so that the extension to the rear/side will be visible to the adjacent neighbours. Neighbouring property ‘Travellor’s Joy’ to the north east is positioned more favourably away from the boundary by almost 9m and as such ensures that this proposal, which is inset at first floor from the boundary by 1m, will not compromise the open spacious suburban feel of the area. This distancing to the boundary reflects standards set out under Policy H11 and H16 and is considered sufficient due to the constraints of the properties positioning to the rear corner of the site.

3.     The three new principal windows to the property are considered acceptable in terms of Local Plan Policy GC3, H13 and H14. The rear window generates less overlooking to the garden of ‘Grove Cottage’ and are mostly obscured by fruit trees and furthermore is out of line with the neighbouring house. The side window to a bathroom will require obscure glazing while the front window will be blocked from  ‘Travellor’s Joy’ by the large adjacent silver birch in the neighbours garden.

4.     The detached double garage is designed in a suitable vernacular befitting the property, sited forwards and tucked behind the front 2.3m beech hedge. As such only the roof of the structure will be visible from Copse Lane and although there is no precedent for forward-sited outbuildings in this part of Jordans, the structure would not be detrimental in this highly varied environment.

5.     Furthermore as the existing integral garage is to be converted into living accommodation, then this new garage (although 0.3m deficient in width) and the double breadth driveway in front of it will adequately provide for off street parking standards required under Local Plan Policy TR11 and TR16.  

6.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

(3) C174 No additional windows in north eastern elevation of extension

(4) C176 Obscure glass in single window in north eastern elevation

(5) C403 Landscaping - retain hedge on north eastern and north western bndy at 2.5m. Height

(6) C196 Ancillary residential buildings at St. Damians - garage

2001/974/CH

Case Officer:      Keith Musgrave

Date Received:     23/05/01     Decide by Date:     17/07/01

Parish:     Great Missenden     Ward:     Great Missenden

App Type:     Application for work to tree(s) covered by a Tree Preservation Order

Applicant:      SARA ROSE

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Established Residential Area of Special Character - Local Plan Policy H4

Adjoining Green Belt

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Class A Road

Tree Preservation Order

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

The Chiltern District Council (Land at Haredell, Martinsend Lane, Great Missenden) Tree Preservation Order 1990 (No 17 of 1990) covering a woodland.

91/0868/CH     Detached house with integral double garage. Conditional permission.

91/1409/CH     Felling of one beech tree and one oak tree. Conditional permission.

92/1225/CH     Felling of one beech tree. Conditional permission.

98/1626/CH     Crown reduction and crown thinning of two beech trees, and crown lifting and shaping of a beech tree. Conditional permission.

THE APPLICATION

Leaning beech tree – reduce top to best shape and remove neighbour’s projection.

Beech – remove small low branch over leaning beech.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

REPRESENTATIONS

Applicant:     The pruning to the other trees is to improve their appearance and remove projections into neighbours garden – quotation from tree surgeon attached.

CONSULTATIONS

District Forestry and Landscape Adviser:     Wooded area around dell in front garden – mainly very large beech trees – some damage to trees during construction of house. Group of beech trees just in front of house close to boundary with Broadway Lodge – mainly large tall trees – one smaller suppressed mishapen tree growing at angle over boundary – proposal involves surgery to tree to reduce overhang and encourage more upright shape. One adjacent large beech has two branches at height of about 6-7m growing over leaning beech suppressing upward growth – removal would have little effect on large beech but allow more upward growth of leaning tree.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan – 1997: Policy TW2 

ISSUES

1.     The wooded area in front of the house is a prominent feature from the road but the two trees in the application are situated to the back of the woodland with negligible public visibility.

2.     The proposed tree surgery is considered to be sensible management work that would not be visible from public viewpoints.

3.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C109 Time Limit for Consent under Tree Preservation Order

(2) The tree surgery hereby approved shall not exceed

a) crown reduction and re-shaping of the leaning beech tree

b) removal of low branches at a height of about 6-7m on adjacent tree

Reason: In order to maintain, as far as possible, the amenity value of the trees and the special character of the area which were the reasons for the making of the Tree Preservation Order.

(1) INFORMATIVE -  I160 Trees - Tree works to British Standard                                     

(2) INFORMATIVE - I212 Tree Work - Crown Reduction                                                 

(3) INFORMATIVE - You are advised that the hornbeam tree described in your application as dead could be regarded as dead, dying or dangerous within the meaning of the relevant section of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and therefore the consent of the Council would not be required to carry out work to this tree.

2001/981/CH

Case Officer:      Thomas Gabriel

Date Received:     11/06/01     Decide by Date:     05/08/01

Parish:     Great Missenden - Prestwood     Ward:     Prestwood

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR N BURNS

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt other than GB4 or GB5 settlement

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Within 500m of Heritage Woodland (all SINCS) TW5 & TW6

Unclassified road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

within 500m of a SINC - NC1

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

CH/355/74   Erection of eleven detached dwellings and garages and service road. Refused – Inappropriate development in the Green Belt. The development would also detract from the Area of Great Landscape Value.

CH/2258/75   Detached garage. Conditional permission – implemented.

THE APPLICATION

The application is for a detached outbuilding, measuring 5.2m by 3.7m and 3.3m high to the top of the pitched roof. It is to be sited in the south eastern corner of the site.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, GB15, LSQ1, H14, H15, TR11 and TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policy GC3.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within the open Green Belt where Policy GB15 is the relevant local plan policy. This states that ancillary residential buildings are acceptable in principle providing that they are both small and subordinate in scale to the original dwelling. The other relevant local plan policies should also be complied with.

2.     With a floorspace of 19.2sq. m. and a height of 3.3m,  the proposed outbuilding will be small and subordinate in scale to the original dwelling. Screened from view along Greenlands Lane, the building is acceptable in terms of its siting, design, appearance and impact upon the landscape. It will not detract from the street scene, will not be intrusive and will not detract from the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sited away from the neighbouring dwellings, it will not impact upon them. No objections are raised in terms of Policies GC3, GB15, LSQ1 or H14.  

3.     The outbuilding has no implications for the Council’s Adopted Carparking Standards. No objections are raised in terms of Policies TR11 or TR16.

4.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C432 Materials - As on Plan or Subsequently Specified

(3) The outbuilding hereby permitted shall only be used for purposes in connection with and incidental to the occupation of Hotley Bottom Barn as a private dwelling.  It shall not be used for any business, commercial or industrial purposes at any time.

Reason:  To prevent the undesirable establishment of any business, commercial or industrial use within the curtilage of this dwellinghouse, to the detriment of the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties.

2001/982/CH

Case Officer:      Iwan Jones

Date Received:     11/06/01     Decide by Date:     05/08/01

Parish:     Penn     Ward:     Penn

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      J KERLEY ESQ (CO AGENT)

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Built-up area other than Local Plan Policy  H2 or H4

Unclassified road

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

2001/0653/CH: Single storey side extension. Conditional permission. Not implemented.

THE APPLICATION

The application relates to the erection of a single storey side extension to the western side elevation. It would span the depth of the existing dwelling and to a hipped lean-to roof height of 3.7m. It would measure 1.2m wide to the front and 2.7m to the rear. The extension would replace an existing single garage. All materials would match those of the existing dwelling.

PARISH COUNCIL

No comment.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, H13, H14, H15, H17, TR11 and TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policy GC3.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within the built up area of Knotty Green where there are no objections in principle to the proposed development subject to compliance with the relevant local plan policies.

2.     As the proposal would replace an existing similar type structure, it is considered that no impact would be had upon the street scene.

3.     The proposed extension would not have any effect upon the amenities of the neighbouring property No.60. No objections raised in terms of Policies GC3, H13(i) and H14.

4.     The extension would not project beyond the existing front and rear elevations and the roof design would relate well to the dwelling. No objections raised in terms of Policies GC1 and H15.

5.     Although the existing single garage would be demolished, a double garage is located on the eastern side of the dwelling. Ample space is also provided within the curtilage to the front of the dwelling. No objections raised in terms of Policies TR11 and TR16.

6.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

2001/992/CH

Case Officer:      Thomas Gabriel

Date Received:     13/06/01     Decide by Date:     07/08/01

Parish:     Great Missenden     Ward:     Great Missenden

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR M C J DAVIS

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB4

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Class C Road

Unclassified road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

Thames Water - groundwater protection zone

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

89/2315/CH Detached house with integral garage and new vehicular access onto Rookwood Way. Refused – Contrary to Policy GB4 of the Draft Local Plan by reason of the limited width and size of the site. The dwelling would constitute a cramped overdevelopment of a prominent corner of the site which would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the attractive rural area. Substandard garden depth. Overlooking from neighbouring dwelling. Appeal dismissed.

THE APPLICATION

The application is for a 1.8m high boundary fence adjoining London Road and Rookwood Way. It is to be 65m in length, replacing an existing fence that is approximately one metre high.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

REPRESENTATIONS

1 letter received from the occupiers of a neighbouring property, no.2 Rookwood Way, in support of the application, and 1 from the occupiers of a nearby property, no.23 Rookwood Way, with no objections.

CONSULTATIONS

Chiltern District Highways Engineer – No objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC3, GB4, GB25, LSQ1 and TR2.

ISSUES

1.     The District Highways Engineer raises no objections to the proposed fence.

2.     The proposed fence will have an acceptable impact upon the street scene, replacing the existing dilapidated fence. It will not impact upon the neighbouring dwellings and will not detract from the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. No objections are raised in these respects.

3.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) Before the development hereby permitted is commenced, details of the colour and preservative to be used in the treatment of the fence shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The fence shall be treated and maintained as approved.

Reson: To ensure that the appearance of the development is not detrimental to the character of the locality.

(3) This permission shall relate to the submitted application form and plans and the additional plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 10 July 2001.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt as to what is permitted and because you have so agreed in writing.

2001/997/CH

Case Officer:      Kathryn York

Date Received:     14/06/01     Decide by Date:     08/08/01

Parish:     Great Missenden - Prestwood     Ward:     Prestwood

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS STRYDOM

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Built-up area other than Local Plan Policy  H2 or H4

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Unclassified road

THE APPLICATION

Proposes a rear conservatory measuring 3.3m wide x 2.8m deep, with a sloping roof 2.6m high.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, LSQ1, H13, H14, H15, H17, TR11 and TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policies GC3, TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located in the built up area of Prestwood, and also within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  There are no objections to the proposed development in principle subject to compliance with the relevant local plan policies.

2.     Adequate screening exists on the boundaries with the neighbouring properties, and therefore no objections are raised.

3.     There will be no adverse impact on either the street scene or the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and therefore no objections are raised in this respect.

4.     The floorspace of the dwellinghouse will remain below 120sq m, with no parking spaces provided within the curtilage of the site.  No objections are raised in terms of Policies TR11 and TR16.

5.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C432 Materials - As on Plan or Subsequently Specified

2001/998/CH

Case Officer:      Thomas Gabriel

Date Received:     14/06/01     Decide by Date:     08/08/01

Parish:     Chesham     Ward:     Newtown

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR A BARI

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Built-up area other than Local Plan Policy  H2 or H4

Unclassified road

Thames Water - groundwater protection zone

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

88/2547/CH   Part two storey/ part single storey rear extension to be constructed in two phases. Conditional permission – not implemented.

88/3434/CH   Single storey rear extension. Conditional permission – implemented.

THE APPLICATION

The application is for a front porch and a carport to the side/ rear of the dwelling (the existing access is off Brockhurst Road). The porch is to measure 3.5m at its widest and 2.05m at its deepest. It is to have a pitched roof, 4.1m high. The carport comprises a corrugated polycarbonate roof approximately 2.1m above ground level, between the existing dwelling and the boundary of the dwelling (it is to be supported on two posts at the boundary). The roof is to be a minimum of 1.8m from the rear boundary of the site.

TOWN COUNCIL

No objections.

CONSULTATIONS

Thames Water – No objection.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, H13, H14, H15, H17, TR11 and TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policies GC3.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within the built up area of Chesham where there are no objections to the proposed development in principle, subject to compliance with the relevant local plan policies.

2.     The front porch will not have an adverse impact upon the neighbouring dwelling, no.13 Britannia Road. It will respect the scale and proportions of the existing dwelling and will not detract from the street scene. Overlooking will not be an issue. No objections are raised to the porch.

3.     The carport will not have an adverse impact upon no.13 either or the other neighbouring dwelling, no.20 Brockhurst Road. It will not have an adverse impact upon the street scene. No objections are raised to it.

4.     The floorspace of the dwelling already exceeds 120sq. m. There are therefore no implications for the Council’s Adopted Carparking Standards.

5.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C432 Materials - As on Plan or Subsequently Specified

(3) C134 Single plan amended by plan (no 1764/3/1B) received on 3 July 2001

2001/999/CH

Case Officer:      Tony Clements

Date Received:     14/06/01     Decide by Date:     08/08/01

Parish:     Chesham     Ward:     Townsend

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      CHESHAM YOUTH CLUB

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Built-up area other than Local Plan Policy  H2 or H4

Class A Road

Unclassified road

THE APPLICATION

Proposes the construction of a replacement entrance ramp at the front of the youth club building.

TOWN COUNCIL

Recommend approval.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC14.

ISSUES

1.     The proposed entrance ramp replaces an existing access ramp and steps.  It is contained within the confines of the youth club site and is of a suitable design, which is appropriate to the premises.  No objections.

2.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit