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 C Oliver: Planning application number 23/06374/FUL – declared an interest due to being a Ward Councillor who had called the application to Committee. She also declared that she was the Chairman of the Hazlemere Parish Council but that she had not taken part in any discussion relating to the application and had made no determination. She declared that she had an open mind, would listen to the debate before reaching a decision.

To note the minutes of the meeting held on 18 October 2023.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 18 October 2023 were agreed as an accurate record.

Proposed sub-division of Sylvan plot to create the construction of 1 x 3-bed dwelling with associated outbuilding and new drive.

This application was the subject of a site visit.

Members noted the written Update.

Following a full debate, Members voted in favour of the motion to refuse the application on the first reason for refusal only in the recommendation made by the officer and not the second reason for refusal as laid out in the officer’s report.

Speaking as Ward Councillor: Cllr E Gemmell

Speaking in objection: Mr B Mapletoft

Speaking on behalf of the applicant: Mr R Berry and Mr C Wild

It was proposed by Councillor N Marshall and seconded by Councillor M Turner

Resolved: that the application be refused but only on the first reason for refusal in the recommendation by the officer and not the second as laid out in the officer’s report.

Replacement of all windows, two replacement ground floor service doors and refurbishment of main entrance doors.

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

It was proposed by Councillor D Johncock and seconded by Councillor S Guy.

            Resolved: that the application be approved.

Wednesday 13 December 2023 at 6.30pm

Wednesday 13 December 2023 at 6.30pm.

To confirm members’ availability to undertake site visits on Tuesday 12 December 2023 if required.

       Resolved: that in the event it was necessary to arrange site visits on Tuesday 12 December 2023 in respect of the agenda for the meeting to be held on Wednesday 13 December 2023, the following members be invited to attend:

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