Agenda and minutes

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.

Councillor M Turner: Planning Application 21/08699/FUL – declared a pecuniary interest due to being a Ward Member and knowing the agent for the applicant. He declared that he would leave the Chamber for the duration of the debate on the application.

To note the minutes of the meeting held on 24 August 2022.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 24 August 2022 were agreed as an accurate record.

Demolition of Formoso and erection of 6 dwellings with associated garages and stopping up vehicular access to Grassy Lane.

The application was the subject of a site visit.

Members noted the Update Sheet in respect of this application.

Members voted in favour of the motion to grant permission subject to the completion of a Planning Obligation or other agreement and subject to the conditions as laid out in the report.

The Democratic Services Officer read out a statement from Councillor S Wilson.

Speaking on behalf of the applicant: Mr Mark Longworth

It was proposed by Councillor N Marshall and seconded by Councillor C Oliver

Resolved: that the application be granted subject to the completion of a Planning Obligation or other agreement.

Demolition of existing dwelling and garage and erection of replacement dwelling, creation of swimming pool to rear and widening of the existing vehicular access with associated works.

This application was the subject of a site visit.

Members voted in favour of the motion to approve the application.

Speaking on behalf of Hambleden Parish Council: Councillor Amanda Hopkins

Speaking in objection: Mr Edward Hopperton

Speaking as the applicant: Mr Sid Bunt

It was proposed by Councillor C Oliver and seconded by Councillor S Raja.

            Resolved: that the application be approved.

Councillor M Turner, having declared a pecuniary interest left the Chamber for the duration of the debate and voting on this application.

Installation of shop front and lantern style roof light to flat rear roof with internal and external alterations including bin store.

Members voted in favour of the motion to approve the application.

It was proposed by Councillor N Marshall and seconded by Councillor D Johncock

            Resolved: that the application be approved.

Installation of permanent safety netting to exposed walkways for safety purposes.

After a full debate a motion was proposed to defer the application. There being a tied vote of 5 in favour and 5 against the motion, the Chairman exercised his right to a casting vote and voted against the motion.

Members then voted in favour of the motion to approve the application subject to the Chairman writing to the applicant to express the Committee’s concern and to express their view that they believed there may be a better solution in respect of proposed safety measures.

It was proposed by Councillor N Marshall and seconded by Councillor D Johncock.

            Resolved: that the application be approved.

Wednesday 26 October 2022 at 6.30pm.

Wednesday 26 October 2022 at 6.30pm.

To confirm members’ availability to undertake site visits on Tuesday 25 October 2022 if required.

Resolved: that in the event it was necessary to arrange site visits on Tuesday 25 October 2022 in respect of the agenda for the meeting to be held on Wednesday 26 October 2022, the following Members be invited to attend:

Councillors: D Johncock, N Marshall, C Oliver, M Turner and P Turner.