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 A Alam: Planning Application 22/05263/FUL – declared an interest due to the application site being in his ward but that he would not speak as ward councillor, that he had an open mind and would listen to the debate before reaching a decision.

Councillor D Johncock: Planning Application 21/08191/FUL – declared an interest due to the application site being in his ward but that he would not speak as ward councillor, that he had an open mind and would listen to the debate before reaching a decision.

Councillor M Turner: Planning Application 22/05263/FUL – declared an interest due to the application site being in his ward but that he would not speak as ward councillor, that he had an open mind and would listen to the debate before reaching a decision.

Councillor S Wilson: Planning Application 21/08191/FUL – declared an interest in the application due to one of the objectors having worked on his election campaign. He declared that he would leave the Chamber for the duration of the debate and voting on the application.

Councillor S Wilson: Planning Application 22/05263/FUL – declared an interest in the application due to one of the supporters being historically known to him although contact had not occurred for some years. Councillor Wilson declared that that he had an open mind and would listen to the debate before reaching a decision.

To note the minutes of the meeting held on 25 January 2023.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 25 January 2023 were agreed as an accurate record.

Construction of 1 x 4-bed residential dwelling with associated access, parking and hard/soft landscaping. Construction of two storey detached outbuilding consisting of 2 x parking spaces, workshop and storage to first floor and associated works.

This application was the subject of a site visit.

Members noted the Update.

Members voted in favour of the motion that they were minded to grant permission, subject to the completion of a planning obligation to secure a financial contribution in respect of Burnham Beeches SAC or the Little Marlow Country Park, which was a change requested by the Committee from the recommendation of Burnham Beeches SAC. 

Speaking as Ward Councillor: Cllr D Watson

Speaking in objection: Mr M Prager

Speaking on behalf of the applicant: Ms A Peacock

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

Resolved: that the application be minded to grant permission, subject to the completion of a planning obligation.

Householder application for construction of ancillary residential outbuilding, including external alterations (retrospective).

This application was the subject of a site visit.

Members noted the Update.

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

Speaking as Ward Councillor: Councillor D Barnes

A statement on behalf of Lane End Parish Council was read out by the Committee Clerk.

Speaking in objection: Mr P Statham

Speaking in support: Mrs L Sheffield

Speaking as the applicant: Mrs R Ansell

It was proposed by Councillor D Johncock and seconded by Councillor A Alam.

            Resolved: that the application be permitted.

Wednesday 15 March 2023 at 6.30pm.

Wednesday 15 March 2023 at 6.30pm.

To confirm members’ availability to undertake site visits on Tuesday 14 March 2023 if required.

Resolved: that in the event it was necessary to arrange site visits on Tuesday 14 March 2023 in respect of the agenda for the meeting to be held on Wednesday 15 March 2023, the following members be invited to attend:

Councillors: D Johncock, N Marshall, P Turner and S Wilson.