Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

There were no declarations of interest.

To note the minutes of the meeting held on 9 June 2020.

The minutes of the meeting held on 9 June 2020 were agreed as an accurate record.

Proposal: Construction of footgolf and adventure golf facilities

Notes:

• The Case Officer confirmed site visits had taken place prior to the outbreak of Covid-19. It was noted that pre-commencement conditions attached to this application had been agreed with the applicant.
• A further seventeen letters of objection had been received since the publication of the agenda. It was confirmed that these letters had not raised any additional material planning considerations.
• Councillors proposed to amend the hours of use condition such that the adventure golf be restricted to close at 7:30PM. Secondly, it was proposed to add an informative to the Decision Notice to highlight that the adventure golf facility has been approved on the basis that no buildings or structures were proposed on the submitted plans (other than the small bridges) and that the permission therefore does not infer or imply that any further such buildings or structures would be acceptable in connection with the facility.
• Speaking as an objector: Mr Alasdair Dorrat

It was proposed by Councillor W Matthews, seconded by Councillor M Lewis and RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report with the amended condition and added informative noted above.

Proposal: Part two storey/part single storey rear extension, two storey front extension with part garage conversion, first floor side extension over existing garage, additional windows to side elevation, changes to existing windows and doors, replacement roof, incorporating rear dormer, two front dormers and three side rooflights.

Notes:

·       The Case Officer advised the previous planning refusal decision had been subject to an appeal. The decision made by the planning inspectorate noted the daylight and sunlight report submitted. It was noted that the proposal exceeded the accepted 20% reduction in daylight set out in the BRE guidance and concluded that the proposal would be harmful for the living conditions of the neighbouring residents. The planning inspectorate did raise any other objections.

·       A written measurement was detailed incorrectly on the plans submitted by the applicant, the applicant therefore submitted an amended plan. Two corrections were made to the report. In paragraph 3.14, the measurement was amended to 0.9m. In paragraph 3.6, line 4, the measurement was amended to 2.3m.

·       Speaking on behalf of Gerrards Cross Town Council: Councillor Jaspal Chhokar

·       Speaking as the objectors: Ms Anne Williams, Ms Andrea Adams and Mr Paul Miller

·       Speaking as the Agent: Mr Hashi Mohamed

It was proposed by Councillor W Matthews, seconded by Councillor M Lewis and RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report.

The Committee reviewed the start time for future meetings.

It was proposed by Councillor T Egleton, seconded by Councillor S Chhokar and RESOLVED:

That future meetings start at 4:15pm.