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 Baughan: Planning Application 22/081778/FUL – declared an interest due to the application site being in her ward. She stated she would speak as ward councillor and then leave the room for the duration of the debate and voting on the application.

Councillor D Johncock: Planning Application 22/081778/FUL – declared that he was acquainted with the public speaker who would be speaking in objection as he had worked with her in the past. He declared that that he had not discussed the application with her and that he had an open mind and would listen to the debate before reaching a decision.

Councillor C Oliver: Planning Application 22/081778/FUL – declared that she had worked on the Hazlemere Local Plan with the public speaker who would be speaking in objection. She declared that that she had not discussed the application with her and that she had an open mind and would listen to the debate before reaching a decision.

Councillor S Raja: Planning Application 22/081778/FUL – declared that he was acquainted with the public speaker who would be speaking in objection as he had worked with her in the past. He declared that that he had not discussed the application with her and that he had an open mind and would listen to the debate before reaching a decision.

Councillor K Wood: Planning Application 22/07970/FUL – declared an interest due to the application site being in her ward and that she would speak as a ward councillor. She declared that she had an open mind and would listen to the debate before reaching a decision.

To note the minutes of the meeting held on 15 February 2023.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 15 February 2023 were agreed as an accurate record.

Variation of condition 2 (plan numbers) attached to 18/05323/R9FUL (Erection of 12 business units with associated parking provision) to allow for substitution of site layout and elevation drawings to reflect the development as-built.

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

It was proposed by Councillor N Marshall and seconded by Councillor A Alam.

            Resolved: that the application be approved.

Demolition of existing dwelling and annexe and erection of two pairs of semi-detached 3-bed dwellings and creation of access from Chilton Close.

This application was the subject of a site visit.

Members noted the Update.

Members voted unanimously in favour of the motion to delegate approval to officers subject to the addition of conditions :

•         That Permitted Development Rights C and D be removed.

•         That the Landscaping Informative proposed be reworded and incorporated and Conditioned.

The Committee also asked that officers liaise with the agent in relation to the material finishes.

Speaking as Ward Councillors: Councillors N Thomas and K Wood

Speaking in objection: Miss M Todd

Speaking on behalf of the applicant: Mr D Gibson

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

            Resolved: that the application be approved subject to the reasons given above.

Construction of part single, part two storey side extensions to both sides, conversion of integral garage with internal alterations in connection with change of use of existing building from Offices (E) to residential (C3) comprising 3 x 2-bed flats and 2 x studio flats (5 in total).

This application was the subject of a site visit.

Members noted the Update.

Members voted in favour of the motion to delegate approval to officers subject to the addition of a condition

• Requiring the addition of a bin store and cycle store at the site.

Speaking as Ward Councillor: Councillor A Baughan

Speaking in objection: Mrs P Tollitt

It was proposed by Councillor D Johncock and seconded by Councillor K Wood.

              Resolved: that the application be delegated to officers for reasons given above.

Councillor Baughan, having declared a pecuniary interest, spoke as Ward Member and then left the Chamber for the discussion and voting on the application.

Wednesday 12 April 2023 at 6.30pm

Wednesday 12 April 2023 at 6.30pm.

To confirm members’ availability to undertake site visits on Tuesday 11 April 2023 if required.

Resolved: that in the event it was necessary to arrange site visits on Tuesday 11 April 2023 in respect of the agenda for the meeting to be held on Wednesday 12 April 2023, the following members be invited to attend:

Councillors: D Johncock, N Marshall and C Oliver.