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1.

Statement by Councillor Whitehead

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The Chairman indicated that Councillor Whitehead wished to make a statement.

 

Councillor Whitehead explained that at the last Planning Committee, he made a comment in the chat bar that could have been construed as maligning the integrity of Councillor Marten Clarke and his wife.  Councillor Clarke felt that due to the comment he had to resign from the committee. Councillor Whitehead stated that he had the greatest respect for Councillors Mr and Mrs Clarke and apologised unreservedly for the comments he had made and the distress it caused them. It was hoped that he now felt able to withdraw his resignation and to continue to offer his wise counsel to the committee.

 

Councillor Marten Clarke thanked Councillor Whitehead for his apology which he accepted and confirmed that he would withdraw his resignation.

2.

Apologies for Absence

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There were none.

3.

Declarations of Interest

To receive any disclosure of disclosable pecuniary interests by Members relating to items on the agenda. If any Member is uncertain as to whether an interest should be disclosed, he or she is asked if possible to contact the Monitoring Officer prior to the meeting.

 

Members are reminded that if they are declaring an interest they should state the nature of that interest whether or not they are required to withdraw from the meeting.

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Councillor Whitehead: 20/07885/FUL – declared an interest in the application due to comments noted in the appendix of the report. He stated that he had an open mind and confirmed he would listen to the debate before reaching a conclusion when voting on the application.

 

Councillor Clarke: 20/07885/FUL – declared an interest in the application due to having professional knowledge of siting, managing, planning and controlling radio systems both for VHF and UHF frequency bands. He had 20 years’ experience and stated that he had an open mind.

4.

Minutes of the Last Meeting pdf icon PDF 402 KB

To note the minutes of the meeting held on 5 January 2021.

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The Minutes of the meeting held on 5 January 2021 were agreed as an accurate record subject to noting that under Members Present, Cllrs L Clarke OBE and A Hill should be listed under Others in Attendance and Cllr G Peart should be listed in Members Present.

 

Members requested that the Minutes should separately list local Ward Councillors who had spoken to the Committee along with the Planning Application they spoke to.

 

It was also requested that a list of Standing Deputies should be listed on the front page of the agenda.

 

It was agreed that the Democratic Services Officer would investigate this possibility and would report back.

5.

19/07453/FUL - Anns Cottage, Naphill Common, Naphill, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4SU pdf icon PDF 669 KB

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Demolition of existing 2 storey detached dwelling and redevelop site to form a single 2 storey detached 4 bed dwelling with new drive, parking and hard/soft landscaping.

 

Members voted in favour of the motion to approve the application in accordance with officer recommendation.

 

Speaking as Ward Members: Councillors D Carroll and S Broadbent

Speaking in Objection: Mr Christopher Janes

Speaking as the Agent on behalf of the Applicant: Mr Will Abbott

 

It was proposed by Councillor M Clarke and seconded by Councillor C Whitehead.

 

            Resolved: that the application be approved.

6.

20/07174/VCDN - 8-10 Wellington Avenue, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9HY pdf icon PDF 725 KB

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Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) attached to PP 18/05899/REM (Reserved matters application for approval of appearance, landscaping and scale pursuant to outline planning permission 17/07148/OUT for demolition of existing buildings and erection of 9 x 2 bed apartments and 1 no 2 ned bungalow with associated external works and new access) to allow for approval of alternative drawings.

 

Members voted in favour of the motion to approve the application in accordance with officer recommendation.

 

Speaking as Ward Member: Councillor A Turner

Speaking in Objection: Mr Andrew Gaule and Mr Matt Jones

 

It was proposed by Councillor P Turner and seconded by Councillor M Clarke.

 

            Resolved: that the application be approved.

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20/07885/FUL - Land North of Bushes Wood and East of Pheasants, Parmoor Lane, Frieth, Buckinghamshire pdf icon PDF 751 KB

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Proposed telecommunications installation of 17.5m high HEL Alpha 8 V2 pole on new concrete base and ancillary works.

 

During the debate Members expressed the view that inadequate meaningful pre-application consultation had been undertaken with key stakeholders and local residents. As a result it was not considered that all the possible options had been identified and fully explored.  Members then voted in favour of a motion to defer the application to allow for the applicant to carry out a more meaningful consultation with local stakeholders such as residents, Parish Council, Chilterns Conservation Board and the Wycombe Air Park and then, in the light of the outcome of this process, reassess all options clearly demonstrating which potential alternative sites had been considered

 

Speaking as Ward Member: Councillor M Harris

Speaking in Objection: Mr Peter Taylor and Dr Hugh Bethell

Speaking on behalf of Hambleden Parish Council: Parish Councillor Charles Hussey

Speaking as the Agent on behalf of the Applicant: Mr Damian Hosker

 

It was proposed by Councillor Mrs J Langley and seconded by Councillor P Turner.

 

       Resolved: that the application be deferred for further consultation with local stakeholders

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20/08250/FUL - 4 Salisbury Close, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0JF pdf icon PDF 719 KB

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Householder application for construction of single storey side extension incorporating conversion of garage to habitable accommodation and creation of attached garage to front.

 

Members voted in favour of the motion to approve the application in accordance with the officer recommendation.

 

It was proposed by Councillor T Lee and seconded by Councillor S Raja.

 

            Resolved: that the application be approved.

9.

Date and Time of Next Meeting

Tuesday 2 March 2021 at 6.30pm

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Tuesday 2 March 2021 at 6.30pm.