Agenda and minutes

Members received apologies from Councillors N Brown, M Collins, P Cooper, and M Rand.

Councillors A Bond and H Mordue sat as substitutes.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held 10 January 2024

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the meeting held on 10^th January 2024 be agreed as a correct record.

There were none.

Proposal: Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) 3 (drainage strategy) 6 (drainage and flooding) relating to application CC/66/16 (New three form entry (3FE) primary academy with nursery and accommodation block to accommodate one year 1, one year 2 and two reception classrooms).

Public Speakers

Agent: Mariyam Afnida

It was proposed by Councillor R Khan, seconded by Councillor P Irwin and

RESOLVED

That application 23/02704/VRC be approved, subject to the conditions detailed in the case officer’s report.

It was agreeable to the committee that the Education Department be contacted following the meeting to highlight the unsuitability of Grass Crete as a surface due to potential accidents.

Proposal: Amalgamation of Nos.1 and 2 Croft House with demolition of existing adjoining garage and provision of replacement linked single storey ground floor extension, change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3b) to a small children's home for Buckinghamshire Council Leaving Care Service (Use Class C2), installation of solar panels on side roof slope and creation of 3no. parking spaces including 1no. disabled parking space.

Public Speakers: N/A

It was agreed by the committee that the Service Director for Planning, Growth and Sustainability - Property & Assets be contacted following the meeting, to seek clarification as to why the apparent potential for greater PV panel provision on this application was not met, and to stress their view, that the maximisation of renewable energy sources on council owned property should be given greater priority for future planning applications.

It was proposed by Councillor R Khan, seconded by Councillor P Irwin and

RESOLVED

That application 23/03748/APP be approved subject to the conditions detailed in the case officer’s report.

Proposal: Demolition of existing barns and erection of dwelling with garden, parking area, and associated works. (Alternative development to permitted dwelling 23/00944/COUAR).

Public Speakers

Parish Council: Cllr Ken Trew (Cuddington PC)

Objectors: Gail Fairey and James Stonham

Agent/Applicant: David Burson, JPPC (Agent) and Caolan Ryan (Applicant)

It was proposed by Councillor B Chapple OBE, seconded by Councillor A Bond and

RESOLVED

That application 23/03387/APP be approved, subject to the conditions as detailed in the case officer’s report and with the following amendments:

1.      That condition 2 be amended to require further details on construction materials to be submitted to the planning authority for approval prior to the commencement of construction.

2.      That condition 20 be amended to require the removal of all existing materials in the barn from the site unless they were to be reused or repurposed in the new construction.

3.      That a new condition 25 be added to require details on proposed external lighting to be submitted to the planning authority for approval prior to installation

To confirm Members’ availability to undertake site visits if required.

Details of any site visits deemed appropriate by the Chairman to occur prior to an application’s consideration at the next scheduled meeting of the committee would be communicated to Members as necessary.

6 March 2024

6^th March 2024