Agenda and draft 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.

To note the minutes of the meeting held on 23 October 2024.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 23 October 2024 were agreed as an accurate record.

Internal and external alterations to existing ground floor ancillary space and construction of side extension to facilitate new access arrangements. Erection of screening and fencing together with hard/soft landscaping and access ramp.

This application was the subject of a site visit.

Members noted the Update.

Members voted in favour of the motion to approve the application in line with Officer’s recommendation.

Speaking as Ward Member: Cllr L Clarke OBE

It was proposed by Councillor N Thomas and seconded by Councillor I Hussain

Resolved: that the application be approved in line with Officer’s recommendation.

At the conclusion of the item, the Chairman took the Chair for the remainder of the meeting.

Householder application for proposed construction of two storey front and side extensions, outbuilding, external boundary treatment, relocation of driveway and dropped kerb (part retrospective).

This application was the subject of a site visit.

Members noted the Update.

Members voted in favour of the motion to refuse the application, contrary to Officer’s recommendation for the following reason:

That in the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, by reasons of the size, scale, height and siting of the proposed outbuilding development and its relationship with the building line and street scene, the development would result in an over-bulky appearance and intrusive harm to the detriment of the visual appearance, character and setting of the residential area.  As such, the proposed development would fail to comply with the Adopted Local Plan (August 2019) Policy DM35 (Placemaking and Design Quality), DM36 (Extensions and Alterations to Existing Dwellings) and Adopted Householder Planning and Design Guidance (January 2020).

Speaking as Ward Member: Councillor S Wilson

Speaking on behalf of Wooburn & Bourne End Parish Council: Councillor T Bingham

It was proposed by Councillor S Guy and seconded by Councillor N Thomas

Resolved: that the application be refused, contrary to Officer’s recommendation for the reason laid out above.

Wednesday 18 December 2024 at 6.30pm.

Wednesday 18 December 2024 at 6.30pm

To confirm members’ availability to undertake site visits on Tuesday 17 December 2024 if required.

Resolved: that in the event it was necessary to arrange site visits on Tuesday 17 December 2024 in respect of the agenda for the meeting to be held on Wednesday 18 December 2024, the following members be invited to attend:

Councillors: N Marshall, C Oliver, N Thomas and P Turner