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Planning Committee

Wednesday 27 August 2014 at 7.30pm

Council Chamber Runnymede Civic Centre, Addlestone

Members of the Committee Councillors G B Woodger (Chairman), Mrs G M Kingerley (Vice Chairman), J R Ashmore, J Broadhead, H A Butterfield, D A Cotty, T. Dicks, R J Edis, J M Edwards, Mrs E Gill, M T Kusneraitis, Mrs Y P Lay, H W V Meares, D W Parr, and Mrs M Roberts

AGENDA

Notes:

1) Any report on the Agenda involving confidential information (as defined by section 100A(3) of the Local Government Act 1972) must be discussed in private. Any report involving exempt information (as defined by section 100I of the Local Government Act 1972), whether it appears in Part 1 or Part 2 below, may be discussed in private but only if the Committee so resolves.

2) The relevant 'background papers' are listed after each report in Part 1. Enquiries about any

of the Agenda reports and background papers should be directed in the first instance to Mr B A Fleckney, Democratic Services Section, Law and Governance Business

Centre, Runnymede Civic Centre, Station Road, Addlestone (Tel: Direct Line: 01932 425620). (Email: [email protected]).

3) Agendas and Minutes are available on a subscription basis. For details, please ring Mr B A Fleckney on 01932 425620. Agendas and Minutes for all the Council's Committees

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LIST OF MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION PART I Matters in respect of which reports have been made available for public inspection Page

1. FIRE PRECAUTIONS

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2. NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES TO COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

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3. MINUTES

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4. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

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5. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

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6. PLANNING APPLICATIONS 7

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LOCAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME

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8. LOCAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT

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9. CORPORATE KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND CORPORATE PROJECTS

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10. APPEAL DECISION

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11. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DETERMINED BY BUSINESS CENTRE MANAGER (PLANNING)

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12. EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC

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PART II Matters involving Exempt or Confidential Information in respect of which reports have not been made available for public inspection a) Exempt Information (No reports to be considered under this heading) b) Confidential Information (No reports to be considered under this heading)


GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

TERM EXPLANATION

AOD Above Ordinance Datum. Height, in metres, above a fixed point. Used to assess matters of comparative heights in long distance views and flooding modelling.

AQMA Air Quality Management Area BCM (P) Business Centre Manager (Planning)

BCN Breach of Condition Notice. Formal enforcement action to secure compliance with a valid condition

CHA County Highways Authority. Responsible for offering advice on highways issues relating to planning applications as well as highways maintenance and improvement

CIL Community Infrastructure Levy – A national levy on development which will replace contributions under ‘Planning Obligations’ in the future

CLEUD Certificate of Lawful Existing Use or Development. Formal procedure to ascertain whether a development which does not have planning permission is immune from enforcement action

CLOPUD Certificate of Lawful Proposed Use or Development. Formal procedure to ascertain whether a development requires planning permission

Conservation Area

An area of special architectural or historic interest designated due to factors such as the layout of buildings, boundaries, characteristic materials, vistas and open spaces

DM Development Management – the area of planning service that processes planning applications, planning appeals and enforcement work

Design and Access

Statement

A Design and Access statement is submitted with a planning application and sets out the design principles that the applicant has adopted to make the proposal fit into its wider context

Development Plan

The combined policy documents of the Local Plan, Minerals and Waste Plans.

EA Environment Agency. Lead government agency advising on flooding and pollution control

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment – formal environmental assessment of specific categories of development proposals

ES Environmental Assessment under the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations

FRA Flood Risk Assessment GPDO General Permitted Development Order. Document which sets out categories

of permitted development (see ‘PD') LBC Listed Building Consent LDS Local Development Scheme - sets out the programme and timetable for

preparing the new Local Plan Listed building An individual building or group of buildings which require a level of protection

due to its architectural interest, historical interest, historical associations or group value

LNR Local Nature Reserve Local Plan The current planning policy document

LPA Local Planning Authority LSP Local Strategic Partnership – Leads on the Community Strategy

Material Considerations

Matters which are relevant in determining planning applications

Net Density The density of a housing development excluding major distributor roads, primary schools, open spaces serving a wider area and significant landscape buffer strips

NPPF National Planning Policy Framework. This is Policy, hosted on a dedicated website, issued by the Secretary of State detailing national planning policy within existing legislation


TERM EXPLANATION

PCN Planning Contravention Notice. Formal notice which requires information to be provided in connection with an enforcement investigation. It does not in itself constitute enforcement action

PD Permitted development – works which can be undertaken without the need to submit a planning application

PINS Planning Inspectorate POS Public Open Space PPG National Planning Practice Guidance. This is guidance, hosted on a

dedicated website, issued by the Secretary of State detailing national planning practice and guidance within existing legislation. Also known as NPPG National Planning Practice Guidance.

Ramsar Site A wetland of international importance RIPA Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act. Provides limitation on covert

surveillance relating to enforcement investigation SAC Special Area of Conservation – an SSSI additionally designated as a Special

Area of Conservation under the European Community’s Habitats Directive 1992 in order to maintain or restore priority natural habitats and wild species

SANGS Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspaces SAMM Strategic Access Management and Monitoring

SCI Statement of Community Involvement. The document and policies that indicate how the community will be engaged in the preparation of the new Local Plan

SEA/SA Strategic Environmental Assessment/Sustainability Appraisal – formal appraisal of the Local development Framework

Sec. 106 A legal agreement for the provision of facilities and/or infrastructure either directly by a developer or through a financial contribution, to meet the needs arising out of a development. Can also prevent certain matters

SEP The South East Plan. The, largely repealed Regional Spatial Strategy for the South East. All policies in this Plan were repealed in March 2013 with the exception of NRM6 which dealt with the Thames Basin Heath SPA

SNCI Site of Nature Conservation Importance. A non-statutory designated area of county or regional wildlife value

SPA Special Protection Area. An SSSI additionally designated a Special Protection Area under the European Community’s Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds 1979. The largest influence on the Borough is the Thames Basin Heath SPA (often referred to as the TBH SPA)

SPD Supplementary Planning Document – provides additional advice on policies in Local Development Framework (replaces SPG)

SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest SuDS Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems. Providing urban drainage systems in

a more environmentally sensitive way by systems designed to reduce the quantity of run-off, slow its velocity or provide for filtering, sedimentation and biological degradation of the water

Sustainable Development

Sustainable development is the core principle underpinning planning. It is defined as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”

TA Transport Assessment – assessment of the traffic and transportation implications of a development proposal

TPO Tree Preservation Order – where a tree or trees are formally protected and prior consent is needed for pruning or felling

TRICS Computerised database and trip rate analysis used to estimate traffic flows to and from a variety of land uses, to assess transportation implications of new development in southern England

Use Classes Order

Document which lists classes of use and permits certain changes between uses without the need for planning permission

Further definitions can be found in Annex 2 of the NPPF


1. FIRE PRECAUTIONS The Chairman will read the Fire Precautions, which set out the procedures to be followed in the event

of fire or other emergency. 2. NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES TO COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP 3. MINUTES To confirm and sign the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 6 August 2014 (Appendix

'A') as a correct record. 4. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE 5. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST If Members have an interest in an agenda item please record the interest on the orange coloured

form circulated with this Agenda and hand it to the Legal Representative or Democratic Services Officer at the start of the meeting. A supply of the form will also be available from the Democratic Services Officer at meetings.

Members who have previously declared interests, which are recorded in the Minutes to be

considered at this meeting, need not repeat the declaration when attending the meeting. Members need take no further action unless the item in which they have an interest becomes the subject of debate, in which event the Member must leave the room if the interest is a disclosable pecuniary interest or if the interest could reasonably be regarded as so significant as to prejudice the Member’s judgement of the public interest.

6. PLANNING APPLICATIONS The planning applications to be determined by the Committee are attached. Officers'

recommendations are included in the application reports. Please be aware that the plans provided within this agenda are for locational purposes only and may not show recent extensions and alterations that have not yet been recorded by the Ordnance Survey.

If Members have particular queries or interests in the applications, Officers will be present

from 7.00pm prior to the meeting in the Chamber. This will be an informal opportunity for Members to discuss and clarify issues. Copies of all letters of representation are available for Members and the public to view on the Planning pages of the Council website http://planning.runnymede.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/GeneralSearch.aspx.

Enter the planning application number you are interested in, and click on documents, and you will

see all the representations received as well as the application documents. (TO RESOLVE) Background Papers A list of background papers is available from the Planning Business Centre. 7. LOCAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME (CHPES) 1. Purpose of Report 1.1 To seek Members’ approval of the Local Development Scheme (LDS), including the

date for its commencement. 2. Background Information 2.1 The Borough Council is required by law to produce a project plan, known as a ‘Local

Development Scheme’ (LDS), setting out how its Local Plan and other related documents will be produced and a timetable for their production. The purpose of the LDS is to keep the public and other stakeholders informed and to promote good management of the Local Plan adoption process.


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2.2 The Localism Act (2011) amended parts of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act (2004), which relate to Local Development Schemes. Importantly, the Council is no longer obliged to submit a copy of its LDS to the Secretary of State to bring the Scheme into effect. Instead, the Local Planning Authority must resolve that the scheme is to have effect, and, in its resolution, specify the date from which the scheme is to have effect. The format of the LDS is a matter for the Council, but the regulations do specify a number of key points that the Scheme must address (including the subject matter and geographical area to which each document relates, and the timetable for the preparation and revision of the documents).

2.3 A suggested Local Development Scheme for the new Local Plan and its related documents

is attached as Appendix 'B'. 3. Summary of Key Points 3.1 The NPPF states in paragraphs 153 and 154 that, ‘Each Local Planning Authority should

produce a Local Plan for its area…Any additional development plan documents should only be used where clearly justified…Local Plans should set out the opportunities for development and clear policies on what will or will not be permitted and where. Only policies that provide a clear indication of how a decision maker should react to a development proposal should be included in the plan’.

3.2 Despite the single Plan approach advocated by the NPPF, with the recently withdrawn Local

Plan Core Strategy (LPCS), given the advanced stage of preparation that the Plan had reached when the NPPF came into force, the Council was able to justify continuing with a Plan which was made up of the following Development Plan Documents (DPDs);

● The Local Plan Core Strategy (LPCS): which contained a set of strategic policies

to guide development in the Borough over the Plan period; ● A Development Management Development Plan Document (DPD): which would

have contained the detailed policies to assist in day to day decision making. ● A Gypsy and Traveller Sites DPD: which would have contained the site allocations

for gypsy and traveller sites in the Borough. ● A Community Infrastructure Levy DPD: which would have contained the Council’s

CIL charging schedule for the Borough and supporting information. 3.3 Now that the LPCS has been withdrawn, work on the production of a new Local Plan must

commence afresh. As such, Officers consider that it will no longer be possible to justify the pursuit of a Local Plan made up of numerous DPDs. Therefore, as indicated in the LDS that has been prepared at Appendix 'B', a single Plan is now being pursued in order to ensure compliance with the NPPF. This will contain all policies and land use allocations deemed necessary to guide development in the Borough over the Plan period.

3.4 When considering the period of time that the Plan will cover, the NPPF states in paragraph

157 that Local Plans should be drawn up over an appropriate timescale, preferably a 15 year time horizon. To allow for any potential delays during the Plan making process (i.e. if it is found that additional rounds of public consultation are necessary or to allow for delays outside of the Council’s control once the Plan is submitted to the Secretary of State for examination), it is considered prudent to plan for a period of time in excess of 15 years so that the new Plan once adopted, will cover this ‘minimum’ 15 year timeframe. On this basis, Officers recommend that the new Local Plan should seek to guide development from 2015 to 2035.

3.5 The key milestones for the Local Plan moving forward as outlined in the LDS are as follows: ● Drafting of necessary evidence to underpin the Local Plan: July-Dec 2014 ● Issues and Option consultation: Jan/Feb 2015 ● Publication of pre submission draft and public consultation: June/July 2015 ● Submission of Local Plan to Secretary of State: September 2015 ● Examination hearings: TBC-dependent on Secretary of State ● Receipt of Inspectors report: TBC-dependent on Secretary of State ● Adoption by Council: TBC-dependent on Secretary of State


4. Council Policy 4.1 The LDS will form the Council’s work programme for preparing the Local Plan. Its progress

will be reviewed annually in the Annual Monitoring Report, which will also help to identify any necessary changes.

5. Resource Implications 5.1 The LDS is the formal programme of work that will deliver the Local Plan and its associated

LDDs/DPDs. It is a rolling programme, which identifies the timescales for producing the necessary documents and the resources, which are available to produce them. The LDS highlights the key risks, which threaten the production of these documents on time. Currently, it is considered that there are sufficient resources available to assemble the Statement of Community Involvement, Local Plan, Policies Map and CIL DPD within the specified timescales.

6. Legal Implications 6.1 There are no legal implications resulting from this report. 7. Equality Implications 7.1 The Local Plan would have an impact on the local communities in Runnymede but the

intention is to bring positive benefits for the whole community. 8. Conclusions 8.1 The LDS, which has been put before Members, is considered to set out a realistic

programme for the preparation of the Local Plan and other associated documents in accordance with current legislation and regulations. As Council policy, the LDS needs to be adopted by Full Council.

OFFICERS’ RECOMMENDATION that – the August 2014 Runnymede Borough Council Local Development Scheme

with a commencement date of 24 October 2014, be approved. (TO RECOMMEND) Background Papers None 8. LOCAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT (CHPES) 1. Purpose of Report 1.1 To update the Committee on the latest position. As this subject covers a number of complex issues, Members of the Committee are

asked to advise Mr Richard Ford, of any detailed questions, which they would like answered at the meeting, by no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting. Mr Ford may be contacted on 01932 425278, email: [email protected].

2. Background Information 2.1 This is the third in the series of reports updating Members on progress with the new Local

Plan since Planning Committee agreed at the meeting of 25 June 2014 to withdraw the Local Plan Core Strategy.


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3. Report Green Belt Review 3.1 To comply with the Council’s Duty to Co-operate responsibilities, on 6 August a workshop

facilitated by the Council’s consultants, Arup, and attended by Planning Policy officers from neighbouring planning authorities, was held to explore the methodology of the Green Belt Review project.

Following the workshop, Council Officers met with consultants on 13 August to further

develop the project methodology. Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) 3.2 On 20 August the Council’s consultants, GL Hearn, will be presenting the findings of their

research to determine the extent of the Housing Market Area (HMA) in which Runnymede is situated. Following this, the Council will be seeking to engage further with the other authorities within the HMA, for the second part of the study, which will determine the objectively assessed figure for the HMA, in line with NPPF guidance.

Sustainability Appraisal (SA) 3.3 On 12 August, the Council interviewed the two consultants who submitted tenders to carry

out the SA of the Local Plan. These are: Environ; and Land Use Consultants. At the time of writing, the appointment has yet to be made, but the decision can be reported orally to the meeting of the Planning Committee.

Traveller Accommodation Assessment (TAA) 3.4 The TAA has now been drafted and is to be the subject of discussion at the next meeting of

the Local Plan Members’ Working Group on 18 August, prior to its being reported to Members of the Planning Committee.

Duty to Co-Operate 3.5 Now that the Local Strategic Statement (LSS) has been agreed by Surrey Leaders (at their

meeting on 16 July), it is intended that this Council’s Corporate Management Committee will be asked at its meeting on 25 September to agree to execute the provisions of the LSS Memorandum of Understanding from that date onwards.

Other Member Engagement 3.6 Officers are seeking to arrange meetings between representative members (Chairman and

Portfolio Holders) of authorities that are, or are likely to be within the HMA. However, at the time of producing this report no mutually agreeable dates have been set.

(FOR INFORMATION) Background Papers None 9. CORPORATE KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND CORPORATE PROJECTS (CHPES) 1. As part of the new Performance Management Framework, quarterly performance reports are

made to Corporate Management Committee on:- ● Financial Performance ● Corporate Performance ● Corporate Projects Performance


2. The latest reports (Q4 2013/2014 and Q1 2014/2015) on KPI and Corporate Projects performance was submitted to Corporate Management Committee on 29 May 2014. This report repeats those key performance indicators, which apply to this Committee with other additional indicators, which feature in the Planning Business Centre Plan.

Performance Indicator Target Actual Q4

13/14 Actual Q1 14/15

% of major planning applications processed within time

60% 67% (3) 100% (8)

% of minor planning applications processed within time

80% 91% (43) 90% (52)

% of other applications processed within time

85% 88% (154) 86% (163)

% of appeals dismissed

80% 90% (10) 83% (6)

% of investigation requests closed compared with number opened

100% 72% (18) 44% (45)

% Building Regulation applications technically assessed within 10 working days

80% 89% (81) 86% (79)

% Building Regulation applications determined for approval within 5 week/2 month statutory period

100% 100% (81) 100% (79)

Note: Total number is recorded in Actuals in brackets. 3. This Agenda item presents the opportunity for Members of the Committee to ask any

questions regarding the reports relevant to the remit of this Committee. 4. However, to ensure that Officers are able to give a full response, advance written notice of

any questions must be given to the Chairman, relevant Assistant Chief Executive/Corporate Head and Head of Strategy 48 hours prior to the meeting.

5. Members are also asked to note that this report should be distinguished from Committee

specific reports. It is a standard agenda item, which is on other Committee Agendas in order to improve the awareness of corporate performance.

(FOR INFORMATION) Background Papers None stated 10. APPEAL DECISION The Planning Inspectorate has recently determined the appeal mentioned below. The appeal

decision is available for inspection in the Members' Room.

SITE / DEVELOPMENT DECISION

14 Bourne Meadow, Thorpe – planning appeal regarding felling of one black walnut tree (RU 14/0072)

DISMISSED

(FOR INFORMATION) Background Papers Appeal Decision


11. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DETERMINED BY BUSINESS CENTRE MANAGER (PLANNING) (BCM(P))

A list of planning applications recently determined by the Business Centre Manager (Planning) under

his delegated powers is attached at Appendix 'C'. If Members have any particular matters they wish to raise, prior notice to the Chairman would be of assistance.

(FOR INFORMATION) Background Papers None 12. EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC If the Committee is minded to consider any of the foregoing reports in private, it is the OFFICERS’ RECOMMENDATION that - the press and public be excluded from the meeting during discussion of the

relevant report under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that the report in question would be likely to involve disclosure of exempt information of the description specified in appropriate paragraphs of Schedule 12A of the Act.

(TO RESOLVE) PART II Matters involving Exempt or Confidential information in respect of which reports have not been made available for public inspection. Para a) Exempt Information (No reports to be considered under this heading) b) Confidential Information

(No reports to be considered under this heading)


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APPLICATION NUMBER

RU.14/0816

RU.14/0997

RU.14/1034

PLANNING COMMITTEE

27TH AUGUST 2014

LOCATION

57-61 Egham Hill, Englefield Green

Acorn Farm, Village Road, Thorpe

Land Adj 563 - 565 Stroude Road, Virginia Water

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PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE PLANS PROVIDED WITHIN THIS AGENDA ARE FOR LOCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND MAY NOT SHOW RECENT EXTENSIONS AND

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PLANNING COMMITTEE

57 - 61 Egham Hill, Englefield Green

RU.14/0816

Runnymede Borough Council Runnymede Civic Centre

Station Road Addlestone

Surrey KT15 2AH

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RU.14/0816

LOCATION:

PROPOSAL

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APPLICANT:

OFFICER

EXP DATE

Planning Committee : 2ylh August 2014

DATE REG: 04 JUNE 2014 WARD: ENGLEFIELD GREEN EAST

57-61 EGHAM HILL ENGLEFIELD GREEN, SURREY TW20 OER

DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF STUDENT ACCOMMODATION COMPRISING 104 STUDY BEDROOMS, COMMON ROOM, CYCLE STORE AND CAR PARKING (REVISION TO PLANNING PERMISSION RU.13/0435 TO INCLUDE ENLARGEMENT TO REAR OF BLOCK F AND CHANGE FROM BIN STORE ON GROUND FLOOR TO STUDY BEDROOM; TO PROVIDE A TOTAL OF 4 ADDITIONAL STUDY BEDROOMS)

FULL PLANNING PERMISSION

Danehurst Developments Limited

Melissa Gale

02 September 2014

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: GRANT subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement and conditions

1. Site 1.1 The application site comprises the former residential curtilages of Nos. 57, 59

and 61 Egham Hill, with a total site area of 0.3 hectares. The part of the site formerly occupied by 61 Egham Hill forms part of the recently constructed student accommodation known as The Padd. The remainder of the site has been cleared and work has recently commenced on the additional phase to the student housing development following the grant of planning permission in July 2013 (reference RU.13/0435) (refer to site history in section 2).

1.2 The site is located to the east of the main Royal Holloway University of London campus (RHUL) on the southern side of Egham Hill. To the east the application site abuts the side and rear boundaries of Furzedown Close. The adjacent property, No.5 Furzedown Close is a dormer bungalow with first floor accommodation within the roofspace. The dwelling fronts Furzedown Close with rear garden backing onto Egham Hill. To the rear (south) the site are detached two storey residential properties of Danehurst Close. On the opposite side of Egham Hill, the application site faces the rear gardens of large detached dwellings accessed from Middle Hill. The surrounding area is predominantly residential in character with the exception of the neighbouring University Campus.

1.3 The site lies within the urban area and Area of Landscape Importance. It has a road frontage of approximately 52m and depth of 55m. The site slopes gently from north to south (a drop of 1 to 2 metres) and from west to east. Beyond the boundary to the south, the garden levels at Danehurst Close drop about 3.5 metres. Between the rear site boundary and the properties on Danehurst Close is a strip of land up to 3.5m wide. This strip of land is land locked between the site and Danehurst Close and contains a number of mature trees and vegetation.

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2. Planning History (most relevant)

2.1 Planning permission was granted in September 2011 (RU.11/0429) for the construction of student accommodation comprising a total of 125 study bedrooms, together with management offices, cycle store and car parking on the site of 61-71 Egham Hill. The application comprised the construction of three buildings, a single building on the site of 61 Egham Hill containing 9 bed spaces an 'L' shaped building and further central block containing cluster flats and studio accommodation and creating a central courtyard area to which the inner rooms face. A legal agreement restricts occupation solely to students of RHUL. This application has been completed and occupied since September 2013.

2.2 An application was submitted and approved in July 2013 for an additional phase to the student housing development to incorporate the site of 57 and 59 Egham Hill. The development (RU.13/0435) comprised 100 study bedrooms with common room, cycle store and car parking and included the removal of the single building containing 9 bed spaces approved as part of the RU.11/0429 relating to the first phase of development. Work has recently commenced on site.

3. Application

3.1 This application is essentially a revision to the approved additional phase of student accommodation for 100 bedrooms (RU.13/0435) to provide 4 additional studio bedrooms resulting from the enlargement of the rear of Block F and the change from bin store on ground floor to study bedroom, together with other minor fenestration design changes including:

• Amended layout to the external bin store • The design of the oriel windows on the eastern elevation have been

extended to floor slab rather than from cill height • An upstand chimney has been added in the middle of the roof block

(fire requirement to enable smoke to be vented from the building in the event of a fire)

• An additional brick course has been added to Block G eastern side elevation to provide sufficient headroom to the fire escape

• A maintenance door has been added to the 3rd storey roof • A roof light has been added to the eastern roof slope of Block G to

serve the stairwell

3.2 Three rooms have been created through an alteration to the internal arrangement and a slight increase in the floor area of the lower ground, ground and first floors of Block F. Block F, extends from the frontage buildings towards Danehurst Close. The depth of the building would be increased by 0.4m together with a realignment of the eastern and western elevation of the rear element widening within this part of the building by 1.2m, at lower ground, ground level and first floor level (level 1 ). This enables an additional study bedroom to be provided on each of the lower ground, ground and first floor levels.

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3.3 In addition a room within Block F originally annotated as a bin store is proposed to be a further study bedroom. The bin store originally served the refuge chutes provided on each floor. It is understood that these chutes have been removed from the scheme and replacement refuse storage is proposed within two external storage buildings, which were also incorporated within the original approval. The applicant advises that this conversion is made possible due to an overestimate in the need for bin storage in phase 2. A revised 'Refuse and Recycling statement' has been submitted.

3.4 The accommodation will continue to be operated in conjunction with the accommodation provided on the adjacent site, using a single access to Egham Hill. The scheme proposes a total of 104 bedspaces. Across the whole scheme, there would be a net increase of 95 bedspaces allowing for the loss of 9 spaces arising from the demolition of the smaller building built on the site of 61 Egham Hill. The planning application submission includes the original supporting documents with updates as necessary to address the amendments.

4. Consultations 4.1 58 Neighbouring properties were consulted in addition to being advertised on

the Council's website and two letters of representation have been received raising the following:

• Concern lack of bin storage provision would lead to more unsightly, overfilled and neglected bins, and encourages students to use Council bins on Egham Hill

• Impact of building work, • Overlooked by buildings • Noise from building work over an extended period of time • Noise late out night • Lower property value • Request that some tall (preferably evergreen) trees planted along

boundary with Furzedown Close

4.2 It is noted that the applicant has written directly to the occupier of 3 Furzedown Close in respect of tree planting advising that 3 new trees are proposed in this corner and inviting discussion in respect of type of trees and exact location which would form part of a revised landscaping scheme.

4.3 The Council's Direct Services Manager raises no objection and recommends a minimum 6 x 1100 litre bins for both refuse and recycling (12 bins total) together with 6 x 120 litre bins as food waste

4.4 The County Highways Authority raises no objection in respect of the current application.

5. Relevant Local Planning Policies 5.1 Saved Policies in the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration

2001: H01, H09, MV2, MV3, MV4, MV9, MV12, NE8, NE14, NE15, NE20, BE2, BE23, NE20

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5.2 Adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance: Planning Obligations

6. Planning Considerations 6.1 In the determination of this application regard must be had to the Development

Plan and National policy within the NPPF. The application site is located within the urban area where the principle of such development is considered to be acceptable subject to detailed consideration. This must be considered in light of the presumption in favour of sustainable development advocated by the NPPF. The Government published the new Planning Practice Guidance on 5th March 2014, which is a material consideration for planning decisions.

6.2 The application is principally the same as the approved scheme with the exception of the changes listed at 3.1 above. Work on the approved scheme has commenced on site and as such the key planning matters are the impact of the proposed changes on the visual amenities of the street scene, neighbouring residential amenity and the servicing of the site in respect of bin storage provision, together with any highway implications.

6.3 The enlargement of the building is considered to be limited in comparison with the approved scheme and would not extend closer to the flank boundaries than the main body of the approved scheme. The alterations would maintain good separation to neighbouring properties. The building reduces in height towards the rear of the site. A distance of 26.8m between the bedroom windows of the building which extends into the site and nearest facing dwelling on Furzedown Close (No. 4), and with back to back distances to Danehurst Close of 25m. It is not considered that the slight enlargement to the floor area of the proposed building and fenestration alterations would result in any material harm to neighbouring amenity. The eastern flank bedroom windows have been angled to orientate away from neighbouring properties.

6.4 The external alterations are primarily at the rear of the building, and maintain the character of the approved scheme, and would not give rise to any impacts on the amenities of neighbouring residential occupiers.

6.5 The external bin store located to the front of the site has been very slightly reconfigured to provide sufficient bin storage provision resulting from the conversion of the integral bin store to for an additional student bedspace. The applicant has demonstrated that the bin stores are capable of accommodating the required number of refuse, recycling and food waste bins as recommended by the Council's Direct Services Manager. It has been demonstrated that the loss of the integral bin store would not result in a deficiency of bin storage space and as such the conversion of this space to form a student study bedroom is considered to be acceptable.

6.6 The County Highway Authority have advised that this current application was considered in light of an earlier application (RU.13/0435). It has been confirmed by the applicant within the updated Transport Statement and Travel Statement that there will be no changes to the access arrangements or the parking provision. These two documents have also been updated to take into account the additional trips likely to be generated by the increase in student

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accommodation. This increase is not considered to represent a significant impact on the safety and operation of the highway network, therefore the County Highway Authority does not have any additional recommendations to those originally made for application RU/13/0435. The County Highway Authority have confirmed that the resulting impact of the 4 additional study bedrooms is not considered to represent a significant impact on the safety and operation of the highway network. The re-imposition of those conditions attached with the original approval are recommended.

6.7 The previous permission was subject to a unilateral undertaking to secure financial contributions towards highways and CCTV improvements, as well as commitments that the occupation of the building would be restricted to RHUL students, and that students who do not have authorisation to park at the site must not keep their vehicle within on mile of the site. The highways contribution of £59,981.71 was due on commencement of building works and was duly paid by the applicant as well as the administration fee of £4,043.34. For this current application, the applicant has submitted a draft unilateral obligation in compliance with the Adopted SPG Planning Obligations which effectively updates the original unilateral to reflect the increase in student rooms. The additional financial contributions arising from this application are therefore £2872 in respect of transport, and £1000 in respect of crime and disorder (the original financial contribution of £20,885 for crime and disorder is due prior to occupation of the development and therefore the total due is £21 ,885). There would also be an additional administration fee of £193.60. As with the original consent, the obligation also restricts the use of the accommodation to RHUL students only, and restricts students from keeping a vehicle on public roads within 1 mile of the site. It is considered that the imposition of suitable conditions and the securing of measures in the planning obligation make the scheme acceptable and compliant with policies in the development plan.

7. Conclusion

7 .1 Consideration has been given to Articles 1 and 8 of the First Protocol of the European Convention on Human Rights. It is not considered that the decision would result in a violation of any person's rights under the Convention.

7.2 The development is considered to be visually acceptable and would not result in material harm to residential amenity, the servicing of the site or on safety and operation of the highway network. The development has been assessed against the following Development Plan policies - saved Policies H01, H09, MV2, MV3, MV4, MV9, MV12, NE8, NE14, NE15, NE20, BE2, BE23, NE20 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration April 2001, the policies of the NPPF, guidance in the PPG, and other material considerations including third party representations. It has been concluded that the development would not result in any harm that would justify refusal in the public interest. The decision has been taken in compliance with the requirement of the NPPF to foster the delivery of sustainable development in a positive and proactive manner.

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Officers Recommendation

Subject to the prior completion of a legal agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act (as amended) which secures: (i) an additional financial contribution of £2872 towards highways

improvements (ii) a total financial contribution of £21,885 for crime and disorder

infrastructure improvements (iii) restricting occupation of the development to students of RHUL; and (iv) restricting unauthorised occupiers from parking within 1 mile of the site

THE PLANNING BUSINESS CENTRE MANAGER BE AUTHORISED TO GRANT PERMISSION subject to the following conditions:

1 The development for which permission is hereby granted must be commenced not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 51 of Part 4 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2 The development shall be completed in accordance with the external materials submitted detailed on the approved plans and Materials board 1 and 2, and no variations to the approved materials shall be made without the prior approval, in writing, of the Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: In order that the development harmonises with the surroundings in the interests of visual amenity and to comply with saved Policy BE2 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration April 2001 and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework.

3 The development shall be completed in accordance with the surfacing materials submitted and approved under RU.14/0411.

Reason: To secure a satisfactory appearance and to comply with saved Policy BE2 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration April 2001 and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework.

4 The site shall be managed in strict accordance with the details submitted within the Management Statement, Environmental Noise Survey Report and Noise Mitigation and Management report, and any operational measures installed prior to the occupation of the development, and the development shall thereafter be implemented and operated in accordance with the approved details. Any variations to this plan shall be approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to implementation.

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Reason: In the interest of the amenities of the occupiers of the development and the occupiers of the neighbouring residential properties and to comply with saved Policy H09 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001.

5 The applicant shall implement the approved travel statement upon first occupation and for each subsequent occupation of the development, and thereafter maintain and develop the travel plan to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In order that the development should not prejudice highway safety or cause inconvenience to other highway users and to comply Saved Policy MV4 of the Runnymede Bough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001 and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework.

6 Before the development is occupied the proposed vehicular access to Egham Hill shall be constructed in accordance with the approved plans all to be permanently maintained to a specification to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority and the visibility zones shall be kept permanently clear of any obstruction.

Reason: In order that the development should not prejudice highway safety or cause inconvenience to other highway users and to comply to comply with Saved Policy MV4 of the Runnymede Bough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001 and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework.

7 The existing redundant access from the site to Egham Hill shall be permanently closed and any kerbs, verge, shared footway, fully reinstated by the applicant, in a manner to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority prior to the first occupation of the development.

Reason: In order that the development should not prejudice highway safety or cause inconvenience to other highway users and to comply with National Planning Policy Framework and Saved Policy MV4 of the Runnymede Bough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001 and guidance in the NPPF.

8 No new development shall be occupied until space has been laid out within the site in accordance with the approved plans for cars to be parked and for vehicles to turn so that they may enter and leave the site in forward gear. The parking/turning area shall be used and retained exclusively for its designated purpose.

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Reason: In order that the development should not prejudice highway safety or cause inconvenience to other highway users and to comply with Saved Policy MV4 of the Runnymede Bough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001 and guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework.

9 The approved car park management plan contained within the 'car parking' lettings procedures' sections of the Travel Statement (dated April 2014) shall be implemented on first occupation of the development and thereafter for the lifetime of the development.


10 The development shall be implemented in accordance with the Method of Construction Statement submitted to and approved under RU.14/0411. Only the approved details shall be implemented during the construction period.

Reason: In order that the development should not prejudice highway safety or cause inconvenience to other highway users and to comply with saved Policy MV4 of the Runnymede Bough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001 and guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework.

11 Facilities shall be provided in accordance with the Traffic Management Plan submitted and approved under RU.14/0411 in order that the operator can make all reasonable efforts to keep the public highway clean and prevent the creation of a dangerous surface on the public highway. The agreed measures shall thereafter be retained and used whenever the said operations are carried out.


12 No new development shall be occupied until space has been laid out within the site in accordance with a scheme to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Authority to provide: 46 secure cycle parking spaces, and shall thereafter be permanently maintained in accordance with the approved details.

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13 The measures to mitigate the impact of noise from road traffic on the development as set out in Part 10 of the Environmental Noise Survey dated 12 March 2013 submitted with the application shall be implemented in full and maintained in perpetuity, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To protect the occupants of the new development from noise disturbance and to comply with saved Policy BE23 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001 and guidance in the NPPF.

14 During construction works for the development hereby approved a watching brief shall be maintained at the site for visual or olfactory signs of migrated contamination. In the event that contamination is found at the site during the construction, work shall stop immediately, a site investigation shall be carried out by a competent person and a report shall be submitted in writing to the Local Planning Authority for Approval. No further works shall be undertaken unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other off-site receptors in accordance with guidance in the NPPF.

15 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the recommendations of the Phase 1 Habitat Survey report, Reptile Survey, and Bat and Badger Survey submitted with the application. In particular, any vegetation/building clearance should be outside the main bird nesting season, and if bats are found during demolition, work must stop to enable a licensed bat ecologist to agree mitigation measures. Prior to the occupation of the development, details of measures to enhance the biodiversity of the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, including the augmentation of existing boundary vegetation with native species, providing bird boxes and roosting opportunities for bats, and providing refuge areas for animals and insects.

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Reason: To protect and enhance the biodiversity of the site and to comply with saved Policy NE20 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan and guidance in the NPPF.

(a) The development hereby approved shall be implemented in strict accordance with the hard and soft landscaping works submitted and approved under application RU.14/0411. These works shall be carried out as approved prior to the first occupation of the development.

(b) All hard and soft landscaping works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Arboricultural work to existing trees shall be carried out prior to the commencement of any other development, otherwise all remaining landscaping work and new planting shall be carried out prior to the occupation of any part of the development or in accordance to the timetable agreed with the Local Planning Authority. Any trees or plants, which within a period of five years of the commencement of any works in pursuance of the development die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or defective, shall be replaced as soon as practicable with others of similar size and species, following consultation with the Local Planning Authority, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. The details to be submitted shall be based on the Landscaping Concept Plan 40198_LP(90)002D and Planting Plan 40198_LP (90) 0030.

Reason: To preserve and enhance the character and appearance of the surrounding area and to comply with saved Policies NE14, NE15 and BE2 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001 and guidance in the NPPF.

17 In this condition 'retained tree' means an existing tree or hedge which is to be retained in accordance with the approved plans and particulars; and paragraphs (a) and (b) below shall have effect until the expiration of 5 years from the first occupation of the development.

(a) No retained tree as shown on Plan PL (90) 400 B shall be cut down, uprooted or destroyed, nor shall any retained tree be topped or lopped other than in accordance with the approved plans and particulars, without the written approval of the local planning authority. Any topping or lopping shall be carried out in accordance with British Standard 3998 (tree work) and in accordance with any supplied arboricultural method statement.

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(b) If any retained tree is removed, uprooted or destroyed or dies or becomes seriously damaged or defective, another tree shall be planted at the same place and that tree shall be of such size and species, and shall be planted at such time, as may be specified in writing by the Borough Council.

(c) Following the completion of any arboricultural works but before any equipment, materials or machinery are brought onto the site in connection with the development, fencing at least 1.2 m high and comprising of a vertical and horizontal framework of scaffolding (well braced to resist impacts) in accordance with BS 3998:2010 shall be erected:-

(i) around the extreme outer canopy of each deciduous tree or group of deciduous trees to be retained, or an alternative position must be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority,

(ii) at a distance from the tree trunk equivalent of not less than half the height of each conifer tree or group of trees to be retained, and

(iii) such fencing shall be maintained until the development has been completed and all equipment, machinery and surplus materials have been removed from the site.

Such protection shall be maintained until all equipment, machinery and surplus materials have been removed from the site. Nothing shall be stored or placed in any area fenced in accordance with this condition nor shall any fires be started, no tipping, refuelling, disposal of solvents or cement mixing carried out and ground levels within those areas shall not be altered, nor shall any excavation or vehicular access be made, without the written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To protect the trees to be retained and enhance the appearance of the surrounding area, to ensure that replacement trees, shrubs and plants are provided and to protect the appearance of the surrounding area and to comply with and saved Policies NE14 and NE15 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001 and guidance in the NPPF.

18 There shall be no burning within six metres of the canopy of any tree or group of trees to be retained.

Reason: To protect the trees to be retained and enhance the appearance of the surrounding area, to ensure that replacement trees, shrubs and plants are provided and to protect the

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appearance of the surrounding area and to comply with and saved Policies NE14 and NE15 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001 and guidance in the NPPF.

19 There shall be no alteration to the ground level within any protective fencing erected around each tree or group of trees to be retained, nor shall any excavation be made without the written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To protect and ensure the retention of existing trees during construction period and to comply with saved Policies NE14 and NE15 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001 and guidance in the NPPF.

20 The development hereby permitted shall be built in accordance with the approved renewable energy statement and thereafter retained, maintained and operational with no variations to the approved measures or details made without the prior approval, in writing, of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that a minimum of 10% of the energy requirement of the development is produced by on-site renewable energy sources and to comply with guidance in the NPPF.

21 Prior to the occupation of the units hereby approved a Noise Assessment Report and details of the heat pump to be installed shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Details shall include acoustic data to demonstrate that there will be no increase in the background noise level and that there will be no tonal noise emitted from the unit, as well as details of the location of the unit(s) and its distance to the closest dwelling. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with such details as may be approved or any other approved details as submitted to the Local Planning Authority if an alternative to the chosen renewable energy is to be installed.

Reason: In the interests of the amenities of neighbouring residential occupiers and to ensure that a minimum of 10% of the energy requirement of the development is produced by on-site renewable energy sources and to comply with saved Policy H09 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001, the Council's Renewable Energy Interim Advice Note and the NPPF.

22 Notwithstanding the contents of the report 'Principles of Foul and Surface Water Disposal' and plan 5370-52-G-001 P2 , prior to the commencement of development details of surface water drainage works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Before these details are submitted an assessment shall be carried out of the potential for disposing of surface water by means of a sustainable drainage system and the

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results of the assessment provided to the local planning authority. Where a sustainable drainage scheme is to be provided the submitted details shall:

i) provide information about the design storm period and intensity, the method employed to delay and control the surface water discharged from the site and the measures taken to prevent pollution of the receiving groundwater and/or surface waters;

ii) include a timetable for its implementation; and iii) provide a management and maintenance plan for the lifetime

of the development which shall include the arrangements for adoption by any public authority or statutory undertaker and any other arrangements to secure the operation of the scheme throughout its lifetime.

Prior to the occupation of the buildings hereby approved the surface water drainage works shall be carried out and the sustainable urban drainage system shall thereafter be managed and maintained in accordance with the agreed management and maintenance plan.

Reason: To ensure that surface water does not discharge into the surface water sewer and to provide a sustainable development.

23 The windows in the north east flank elevation of block G shown on plan 0540 _A_304 to be obscurely glazed shall be retained with obscure glazing in perpetuity.

Reason: To maintain the amenities of the occupiers of the adjoining residential property and to comply with saved Policy H09 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001 and guidance in the NPPF.

24 The provisions for refuse storage and recycling to serve the development shall be as set out in the Refuse and Recycling Statement submitted with the application, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To provide a satisfactory form of development and to comply with guidance in the NPPF.

25 The development shall be completed in strict accordance with the existing and proposed levels details submitted and approved under RU. 14/0411 .

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development and adequate drainage and to comply with saved Policies SV1 and SV2A of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001 and guidance in the NPPF.

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26 The layout of the external lighting to be installed in the development shall be as shown on plan 5370-97-G-001 P3 unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To maintain the habitat of the site and to comply with saved Policy NE20 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001 and guidance in the NPPF.

27 The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the following approved plans

PL(90) 100 Location Plan Pl (90) 101 Demolition and existing site levels 0540 A 150 Rev.A PL(90) 400 0540_A_200, 0540_A_201 and 0540_A_202 0540_A_301, 0540_A_302, 0540_A_303, 0540_A_304, 0540 A 305 CGI 001, CGI 002, CGI 003, CGI 004, CGI 005, CGI 006 40198_LP (90) 002 Rev.D and 40198_LP (90) 003 Rev.D LR 1480 DR01 P5370-97-G001 (P3) Topographical Survey ICS/0550/1 Materials Board 1 and 2 Tree Plan - lssis 0540 A 9063

Supporting reports and statements: Phase 1 Habitat Survey, Full Reptile Survey, Bat and Badger Survey, Management Statement, Refuse and Recycling Statement, Principles of Foul and Surface Water Disposal, Site Investigation Report, Daylight and Sunlight Report, Internal Daylight and Sunlight Report, Planning, Design and Access Statement, Construction Statement, BS5837 Tree Survey and Arboricultural Report, Energy Statement, Environmental Noise Survey, PPG24 Assessment, Noise Mitigation and Management, Transport Statement and Travel Statement

Reason: To ensure an acceptable scheme and to comply with saved Policy BE2 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001.

lnformatives

1 The decision has been taken in compliance with the requirement in the NPPF to foster the delivery of sustainable development in a positive and proactive manner.

2 The applicant is advised that this permission is subject to a Section 106 Agreement.

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3 The applicant/developer is advised that there is a standard national form to be submitted to the Local Planning Authority when discharging the conditions specified in this decision notice.

4 The applicant is advised that under the Control of Pollution Act 197 4, construction work which will be audible at the site boundary will be restricted to the following hours:-

8.00am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday 8.00am - 1.00pm Saturday and not at all on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

5 The applicant is advised that new legislation on Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) was introduced on 6 April 2008 in the form of Site Waste Management Plans Regulation 2008 .. Further details can be found on the following websites: www.netregs.gov.uk/gov.uk/netregs/businesses/construction/62359.aspx and www.wrap.org.uk/construction/tools and guidance/site_waste_2.html

6 The applicant is advised that should bats be found to be roosting on the site, it will be necessary to undertake further works under a DEFRA licence. Bats are protected species.

7 The permission hereby granted shall not be construed as authority to obstruct the public highway by the erection of scaffolding, hoarding or any other device or apparatus for which a licence must be sought from the Highway Authority Local Transportation Service.

8 The permission hereby granted shall not be construed as authority to carry out works on the highway. The applicant is advised that a licence must be obtained from the Highway Authority Local Transportation Service before any works are carried out on any footway, footpath, carriageway, verge or other land forming part of the highway.

9 The developer is reminded that it is an offence to allow materials to be carried from the site and deposited on or damage the highway from uncleaned wheels or badly loaded vehicles. The Highway Authority will seek, wherever possible, to recover any expenses incurred in clearing, cleaning or repairing highway surfaces and prosecutes persistent offenders. (Highways Act 1980 Sections 131, 148, 149).

10 The applicant is recommended that the development should seek to achieve standards contained within the Secured By Design award.

11 The applicant is advised to contact the Council's Private Sector Housing Section for further advice regarding licensing under the Housing Act.

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12 The applicant is advised that the generation of dust must be kept to a minimum and no airborne emissions should be permitted beyond the boundary of the application site.

13 The applicant is advised that best practical means must be employed to control excessive noise and vibration from all activities at the site during construction and careful consideration needs to be given for the least intrusive method for the foundations due to impact such works can have on nearby residents and properties.

14 The applicant is advised that lighting during construction and operation should be kept to a minimum with the use of low pressure sodiumhooded lights to minimise potential impact on bats. If any bats are present at the time of demolition, a licence will be required from Natural England.

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PLANNING COMMITTEE

Acorn Farm, Village Road, Thorpe Date: 27 /08/2014

RU.14/0997

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BOROUGH COUNCIL """

Runnymede Borough council Runnymede Civic Centre


Surrey KT15 2AH

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RU.14/0997

LOCATION:

PROPOSAL

TYPE:

APPLICANT:

OFFICER

EXP DATE

DATE REG: 07 JULY 2014

ACORN FARM VILLAGE ROAD THORPE SURREY TW20 8UG

Planning Committee : 2ih August 2014

WARD: THORPE

CHANGE OF USE OF THE LAND FROM AG RI CULTURE AND USE FOR THE KEEPING OF HORSES FOR RECREATIONAL USE, TO A MIXED USE FOR THE KEEPING OF HORSES FOR RECREATIONAL USE AND RESIDENTIAL USE, INCLUDING THE CONVERSION OF PART OF THE EXISTING BARN BUILDING TO RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION AND ALTERATIONS TO FENESTRATION


Mrs Ester Doherty

Melissa Gale

28 AuQust 2014

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: Grant subject to conditions

1. Site 1.1 Acorn Farm is located on the north western side of Village Road. An

existing barn contains stables and storage space and is sited on an area of gravelled surfacing providing space for turning and parking between the barn and the access off Village Road. Near the barn is a manege with pasture land divided into paddocks and used for the grazing of horses beyond this. The site area extends to approx. 3.13 hectares (7.74 acres) which includes land of 1.62 hectares to the north-west and north-east of the original holding, which was recently purchased by the applicant. The applicant is now seeking change of use of this land from agriculture to mixed agriculture and use for the keeping of horses for recreational use in line with the rest of the land. To the west of the barn is a caravan which has a lawful development certificate for an ancillary use in connection with the use of the original holding for the keeping and stabling of horses for recreational purposes The applicant and her family have temporarily moved into the caravan on the site following the flooding of their existing main residence in February 2014.

1.2 The site lies within the Green Belt, but outside of the designated Thorpe Settlement. Thorpe Conservation Area abuts Acorn Farm, extending along the road boundary. The site also lies within the Landscape Problem Area.

2. Planning history

2.1 The planning history relating to Acorn Farm dates back to 1949. Since this time a number of outline applications have been refused for various residential developments at the site (under EGH.53/2346, EGH.54/3040, EGH.59/5788, EGH.60/6751, EGH.60/6348, EGH.63/6751, EGH.70/13937,

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RU.80/0500 and RU.82/0922) the older of which also incorporated land on the opposite side of Village Road. A number of applications have also been submitted in relation to the use of the land for the keeping of horses.

2.2 In 1988, permission was refused (RU.87/1247) for the erection of six stables for a commercial horse livery yard. In 1988, permission was also refused (RU.88/0937) for the extension to the barn to form 5 stables and tack/store room; four stables to be used for livery purposes.

2.3 In 2012, a Certificate of Existing Lawfulness application RU.12/0736 was granted on 3.0ctober 2012 for the use of Acorn Farm for the keeping and stabling of horses for recreational purposes and the stationing of a caravan for purposes ancillary to this use.

2.4 Planning permission was refused reference RU.12/1269, for the change of use of part of the site for the stationing of a caravan for residential purposes.

2.5 Retrospective planning permission RU.13/0115 was granted in April 2013 for an extension to the existing barn/stable for 2 no. loose pens of approximately 19 sqm in floor area.

3. Application

3.1 The application proposes the change of use of the additional 1.62 hectares of land incorporated in the holding to the north-west and north-east of the existing barn and paddocks, from agriculture to a mixed agriculture and use for the keeping of horses for recreational use to enable the keeping of horses on this land.

3.2 In addition, planning permission is sought for the conversion of part of the existing barn building to residential accommodation to form a dwelling unit with associated alterations to fenestration of the barn. The existing barn currently comprises 9 stables (of which 4 are loose boxes) and a tack room, 5 'tie-ups'/horse stalls and open area for storage together with storage lofts over the stabling. It is proposed to utilise part of the existing ground floor area of the barn (31.5 sq.m) currently forming a stable and storage area and provision of first floor accommodation within the roofspace of the barn (66.5 sq.m), to form the residential unit. The residential use would comprise bathroom and kitchen/diner at ground floor and 3 bedrooms within the roofspace together with playroom and storage room, although it is noted that the majority of the head height of the playroom and storage room would be below 1.5m. The conversion would retain 4 stables, tack room and loose boxes, 5 pony stalls and area of open storage within the ground floor.

3.3 The submitted site plan shows the majority of the existing shingled area around the barn would be used to continue to provide parking and turning space and access onto Village Road. The existing mobile home which has a lawful use ancillary to the land for the keeping of horses would be retained. Existing timber and rail fencing extends along the perimeter of the

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shingled area and is proposed to be reinforced with soft landscaping. The applicant has indicated a 'residential curtilage' within this gravelled compound area, but no physical means of identifying this have been proposed.

3.4 To the front elevation of the barn, the projecting gable end with door/hatch opening would be replaced by a window and new window inserted at ground floor together with making good of elevation in stained timber 'clapboarding'. An existing door way would form the entrance into the proposed residential unit. To the rear, the existing high level barn opening would be lowered and window inserted within the gable end of the roof. Five velux roof lights are proposed within the south-western flank elevation. The existing timber boarding would be removed on the south-west elevation and replaced with gates to provide external access to the loose boxes which are currently accessed internally.

3.5 The supporting statement submitted with the application seeks to demonstrate that adequate storage provision will be retained within the barn building associated with the keeping of horses on the land following the conversion, together with the benefits for both the welfare of the horses and security of being resident on site. The report details that the applicants have been the subject of a number of break-ins including the theft of horse tack and a pony. The applicant has undergone pre-application discussions prior to the submission of the application.

3.6 A Unilateral Undertaking has been submitted which proposes a total contribution of £5,083.85 towards the Infrastructure Tariff in line with the Council's Adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance Planning Obligations.

4. Consultations 4.1 26 Neighbouring properties were consulted in addition to being advertised

on the Council's website and 6 letters of representation have been received, including Thorpe Ward Residents Association, raising the following objections:

• Green Belt Land • Past permissions for development refused • Field has 'Local Historical Interest' • Would lead to residential development of the whole site to the

detriment of the village • Detrimental to area and Village • Within floodplain • Lack of adequacy of Parking/Loading/Turning • Highway Safety and traffic generation • Noise and Disturbance and increased smells • Design and appearance • Impact on nature and protected species (bats and stag beetles) • Archaeology - Historic Roman Site • No access for disabled

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4.2 In addition two letters of support have been received.

4.3 Any comments received from the County Highway Authority will be reported separately.


2001 - GB1, GB7, H09, MV4, MV9, BE21, NE1, NE3, NE10, NE14, NE15, NE20.

5.2 Adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance: Planning Obligations

6. Planning Considerations 6.1 In the determination of this application regard must be had to the

Development Plan and National policy within the NPPF. The application site is located within the Green Belt. The Government published the new Planning Practice Guidance on 5th March 2014, which is a material consideration for planning decisions. The key planning matters are impact on the Green Belt, the character and appearance of the area and on neighbouring residential amenity.

6.2 The Government attaches great importance to the Green Belt, the fundamental aim of which is to prevent urban sprawl by keeping land permanently open. The NPPF advises that inappropriate development is, by definition, harmful to the Green Belt and should not be approved except in very special circumstances. The re-use of buildings of permanent and substantial construction is not considered inappropriate in the Green Belt provided it preserves the openness of the Green Belt and does not conflict with the purposes of including land in Green Belt. Saved Policy GB7 of the Local Plan is consistent with the NPPF and identifies the criteria to be satisfied when considering proposals for the re-use and adaption of rural buildings within the Green belt. Also of relevance are recent changes to permitted development legislation which allow changes of use of agricultural buildings in certain circumstances to various alternative uses including as a residential dwellinghouse (Class M of the General Permitted Development Order). In this instance the existing building is not in agricultural use as it is used in relation to the keeping of horses for recreational purposes; however the implications of Class M reflect Central Government's approach to enable the reuse of existing rural buildings.

6.3 The existing barn is of a modest size and is well established on the land dating back it is believed to the 1970's. The proposed residential conversion would largely be accommodated within the existing roof void and occupy just under 20% of the ground floor area of the existing barn. The existing use and character of the barn would therefore be maintained without impacting on the future use or viability of the land or the building. The building is capable of conversion without major external alterations, although a new roof is likely to be required. Foundations and structural support for the works would be provided internally within the footprint of the

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building. The form and general appearance of the existing building will remain virtually as it appears now with the dark stained timber boarding and small area of blockwork remaining largely undisturbed. The proposal would result in limited alterations to the external appearance of the barn and thus maintaining the rural/agricultural character of the building. Therefore, there would be no impact on the openness and visual amenities of the Green Belt arising from the conversion works on their own. It is likely that the roof would need to be replace to facilitate the residential use and therefore a condition is imposed requiring further details.

6.4 The applicant intends that the external residential use would be limited to a defined area within part of the existing shingle area surrounding the barn, and has not proposed any outbuildings or other structures. The applicant has submitted information confirming the need to live on the land in the interests of the horses. The site is currently used by the applicant and her family for the keeping of horses for recreational purposes and as there is currently regular activity at the site associated with the care and recreational enjoyment of the horses. There is also the ancillary caravan on site. The introduction of a permanent residential use on the site in association with the existing horse-related use is not anticipated to generate any significant increase in activity that would be harmful to the Green Belt or the amenities of the area. There is a risk that domestic paraphernalia could spread within the holding which could have an impact on the visual amenities of the site. However, any application for a new building would have to be considered on its merits. It is therefore considered that on balance the proposed introduction of a residential use within the site would not have a materially greater impact than the present use on the openness of the Green Belt and is considered to comply with Policy GB7 and the advice contained within the NPPF.

6.5 The formation of a mixed use building with part stables, part storage for equine related requirements, and part residential use, would not necessarily result in the high standards of amenity expected in the NPPF. However, it is considered that the relationship between the horse keeping and the residential use would be acceptable, and akin to a traditional farmhouse within a farm yard, with no separate amenity space, although amenity would be gained from the outlook over the fields. Although the applicant has indicated an approximate area of residential curtilage, there are no defining features for this and no obvious area that would have the exclusive use of the occupiers of the residential unit. Therefore it is considered that the residential unit has no residential curtilage. Therefore, whilst the nature of the accommodation may appeal only to a limited market, it is nevertheless considered that the part conversion of the barn to residential use rather than the conversion of the whole building which is more commonly the case, provides sufficient amenity to comply with the NPPF in this respect. There would be no permitted development rights applying to the residential unit, and an informative is set out which advises the applicant of this situation.

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6.6 The change of use of the recently acquired field from agriculture to mixed use to allow for the keeping of horses is considered to be appropriate development within the Green Belt and would not affect the adjacent agricultural land. With an enlarged holding there is the potential to be able to keep and graze a greater number of horses on the land. The supporting statement indicates that the existing building has accommodation for a total of 14 horses in the existing stabling and tie-ups but that the applicant intends to restrict horse numbers to an average of 10. The revised layout has 13 defined spaces for horses to be kept inside. However it is the applicant's intention that in most cases the horses will be kept outside. It is therefore considered that there would be no imbalance between the number of horses and the number of stabling spaces. The loss of stable and storage space would appear at odds with the application proposal to increase the area of paddock. The applicant has demonstrated within the supporting documentation that the storage and stabling requirements for this extended holding can be accommodated within the existing building avoiding demand for additional stabling and storage on the land, and thus helping to safeguard the open character of the Green Belt. The number of horses expected to be grazing on the land would exceed the British Horse Standards of approximately 1 horse per acre. This would imply that the grazing of grass would need to be supplemented by feed brought in, requiring storage space. However, the applicant considers that the resulting space inside the building would provide sufficient storage and stabling to meet the horses' requirements. The existing building has a large open area in the centre and other space which could be flexibly used depending on the season. Feed and equipment could be stored in this space without the need for further buildings.

6. 7 The applicant also has a mobile home on site for use ancillary to the keeping of horses. This is the subject of a lawful development certificate. The applicant has confirmed his intention to retain the mobile home. As this would appear to still be capable of being used for purposes ancillary to the grazing and recreational use of horses on the land, no separate planning permission would be required for its retention, and no planning issues arise at this stage. If circumstances change, a fresh planning application may be required which would be considered on the merits of the case at the time.

6.8 Whilst located within the Green Belt the site lies close to the settlement boundary of Thorpe Village. The barn is located at sufficient distance from neighbouring residential properties (in excess of ?Om) so as not to result in any material loss of privacy or harm to residential amenity resulting from the proposal.

6.9 The development would utilise the existing vehicular access off Village Road. The existing shingled area to the front of the barn provides sufficient space for parking and turning associated with both the existing and proposed horse related use of the site and proposed residential use. The introduction of a residential use on the site linked with the existing lawful use for the keeping of horses is unlikely to result in a material increase in traffic movements to and from the site given the regular activity currently required to tend to the existing horses.

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6.10 The applicant has confirmed that no evidence of bats roosting within the existing barn building has been found. However, given nature of the works and that bats are a protected species a bat survey is considered necessary prior to the commencement of conversion works which would include details of any recommended mitigation if required.

6.11 The site lies within Flood zone 1 (being all the land falling outside Zones 2 and 3) and is therefore considered at low risk of flooding. The conversion of the building to a part residential use would therefore be compatible with this flood zone.

6.12 Neighbours have also expressed concerns in respect of archaeology. The site does not however lie within an identified area of 'High Archaeological Potential'. Notwithstanding this, the proposal is for the conversion of the existing barn and as such would result in very limited ground disturbance. In addition, the use of the land for grazing would not require ground works.

7. Conclusion 7.1 Consideration has been given to Articles 1 and 8 of the First Protocol of the

European Convention on Human Rights. It is not considered that the decision would result in a violation of any person's rights under the Convention.

7.2 The development is considered to be acceptable and would not harm the open character of the Green Belt; it is considered to be visually acceptable and would not detract from the character of the area or result in harm to residential amenity. The development has been assessed against the following Development Plan policies - saved Policies GB1, GB?, H09, MV4, MV9, BE21, NE1, NE3, NE10, NE20 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration April 2001, the policies of the NPPF, guidance in the PPG, and other material considerations including third party representations. It has been concluded that the development would not result in any harm that would justify refusal in the public interest. The decision has been taken in compliance with the requirement of the NPPF to foster the delivery of sustainable development in a positive and proactive manner.

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Officer's Recommendation : GRANT subject to the following conditions

The development for which permission is hereby granted must be commenced not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 51 of Part 4 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

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The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the following approved plans 238712 A Site Location Plan, 2387/2 B (hatched residential curtilage plan), 2387/1 B, 2394/1 Rev.A, 2387/3, Planning Appraisal, Design and Access Statement. There shall be no alterations to the extent of the gravelled compound.

Reason: To ensure an acceptable scheme and to comply with saved Policy GB1 and GB? of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001.

Details of the materials to be used for any alterations to the roof of the barn shall be submitted for approval in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such materials as shall be approved shall be fully implemented. The external materials for the remainder of the barn shall be as specified within the application form.

Reason: To ensure that the proposed works harmonise with that existing in the interests of visual amenity and to comply with saved Policies GB1 and GB? of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration April 2001 and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Prior to the commencement of the internal works to enable the part conversion of the barn to residential use, a bat survey of the building shall be carried out and the findings of the survey, and any recommended mitigation, submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not commence until all the measures approved in accordance with this condition have been implemented.

Reason: To protect the habitat of the bats and to comply with saved Policy NE20 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001 and guidance in the NPPF.

The proposed soft landscaping as illustrated on drawing number 2387/1 B shall be implemented within the first planting season following the completion of the development hereby approved. Any trees or plants, which within a period of five years of the commencement of any works in pursuance of the development die, are removed, or became seriously damaged or defective, shall be replaced as soon as practicable with others of a similar size and species, following consultation with the Local Planning Authority, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation.

Reason: To preserve and enhance the character and appearance of the surrounding area and to comply with saved Policies NE10, NE14 and NE15 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001 and guidance in the NPPF.

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Prior to the installation of any external lighting on the building or within the gravelled compound details shall be submitted for written approval by the Local Planning Authority. Such details as shall be approved shall be implemented in full. There shall be no lighting installed within the paddock area outside the gravelled compound.

Reason: In the interests of the visual amenities of the Green Belt and to comply with saved Policy GB1 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001 and guidance in the NPPF.


2 The applicant/developer is advised that before undertaking any construction work you should check any buildings or land to ensure that there are no bats, badgers, wild birds or other protected plant and animal species. It is an offence to kill, injure or disturb bats and badgers or intentionally damage, destroy or obstruct their places of shelter. If you find any protected species you should not start any work until you have contacted English Nature and got the appropriate consent.

3 The applicant is advised that should bats be found to be roosting on the site, it will be necessary to undertake further works under a DEFRA licence. Bats are protected species.

4 The applicant is advised that the existing mobile home has a lawful use ancillary to the use of the land for the keeping of horses for recreation purposes. The current residential use of the mobile home remains unlawful.

5 The applicant/developer is advised that there is a standard national form to be submitted to the Local Planning Authority when discharging the conditions specified in this decision notice.


7 The applicant is advised that the conversion of the barn to a mixed use does not confer any permitted development rights under Part 1 of the General Permitted Development Order 1995 as amended.

8 The applicant is advised that notwithstanding the residential curtilage indicated on plans 2387/1 B and 2387/2B, the area within the shingle compound is for a mixed use planning unit.

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PLANNING COMMITTEE

563 - 565 Stroude Road, Virginia Water Date:27/08/2014

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RU.14/1034

LOCATION:

PROPOSAL

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APPLICANT:

OFFICER

EXP DATE

Planning Committee: 27th August 2014

DATE REG: 08 JULY 2014 WARD: VIRGINIA WATER

LAND ADJ 563 - 565 STROUDE ROAD VIRGINIA WATER SURREY GU25 4BQ

ERECTION OF DETACHED SINGLE STOREY 2 BED BUNGALOW AND ASSOCIATED PARKING


Taylor Wimpey West London

Zoe Watts

29 August 2014

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: GRANT subject to conditions

1. Site

1.1 The application site is situated on the eastern side of Stroude Road, towards the Christchurch Road end of the road. It is a small patch of land, irregularly shaped, situated between the single storey Red House (in use as a Class C2 residential institution) and an access road which runs to the side then rear of the 2 storey Victorian dwellings (pair of semis and a terrace of 3) beyond the site to the north.

1 .2 The site has a narrow frontage of 2m onto the road, and a depth of some 42m. It is currently grassed, and is reasonably flat, though marginally raised above the height of the adjoining accessway. The site is bounded by a low trip rail fence on the access side of the site, and close boarded fencing on the other boundaries, and contains a number of mature trees close to the road frontage. There is also a visually important plane tree adjoining and overhanging the site to the south. The site is adjacent to an access drive which serves the rear of Nos. 547-559 Stroude Road to the north (which was built under planning permission ref RU.97/0595 in connection with the St Ann's development).

1.3 The site is in the urban area and within 5km of the Thames Basins Heath Special Protection Area (TBHSPA)

2. Planning History

2.1 There are various planning applications which are relevant to the development of this site. The most relevant are as follows:

2.2 563-565 Stroude Road: RU.93/0946: Erection of detached 6 bedroom registered care bungalow -Granted

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A legal agreement was entered into in connection with this development (between the Secretary of State for Health and the Homewood National Health Service Trust and Runnymede Borough Council) that the building then on the current application site (a vacant hall) be demolished and the land used only as garden land ancillary to the development; and that the use of the land as garden should cease when the development of the St Anns Heath commenced - at which point, the land (or any portion of the land) was to be reincorporated into the balance of that site. The St Anns Heath development has been completed. The land subject to this current application has been leased to the Health Trust for the past 20 years but the lease has expired and the land is now in the ownership of the applicant. There are no outstanding planning obligations remaining from this original planning permission in respect of the land subject to this current application.

2.3 St Anns Heath, Stroude Road (development to the east of the application site) RU.97/0595: Erection of 27 detached houses and 40 terrace houses, 14 flats and a sports/ leisure centre with associated parking, access & landscaping - Granted

NB The application site included the current application site (with minor differences to the boundaries). A clause within the legal agreement attached to that permission required that the access (adjoining the identified site) was to be provided in accordance with a specification to be agreed in writing by the Council prior to occupation, and the future maintenance of the private access was then the responsibility of the owners of 547-559 Stroude Road. It also identified land that was to be used as private and public amenity areas. These did not include the current application site.

2.4 Glebe Cottage and Land Adjacent Sandhills Lane RU.98/0790: Erection of one six-bedroom house to replace Glebe Cottage; Erection of three four-bedroom houses with double garages and four threebed houses with single garages (Revised plans received 4/3/99) - Granted, but appears to have expired

NB This granted permission for a pair of semi-detached dwellings on land adjacent to 563-565 Stroude Road (though on a larger piece of land than in the current application, which included part of the car park of the adjoining Red House site. It also provided replacement parking for the Red House at the rear and 4 parking spaces off the accessway)

3. Application

3.1 Full planning permission is now sought for the erection of a 2 bedroom bungalow on the site. It should be noted that the site plan highlights discrepancies between the fence line on site and what the applicants consider to be the legal boundary. The title deed plan has also been provided. The differences are relatively minor, but the land in the applicant's ownership is narrower at the front boundary than the existing fence line

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would suggest, but includes and additional width of some 4m to the south of the house that is fenced and used as part of the Red House site. The proposed dwelling is sited on land that is shown on the deeds plan to be within the title of the applicants but also out with the fenced area on the ground (part of the adjoining residential institution).

3.2 The proposed bungalow would be sited at the wider eastern part of the site. It has a floor area of 103sqm, and a hipped roof with a maximum height of 5.75m. It would be set back some 22m from the Stroude Road frontage. The bungalow would face the access road and 2 car parking spaces would be provided to the side (west) of the building, accessed off the existing access drive. The bungalow would have a narrow slither of garden land to the front, and small areas of garden to the south and south east. It would be set back from the accessway by 2.1 m, and would be set 7m off the eastern site boundary and between 5.3m and 8.5m from the southern site boundary.

3.3 The bungalow would have a traditional appearance, characteristic of many bungalows in the Borough. The main roof would be hipped, and there would be a porch feature on the front elevation, and a bay window on the side (west) elevation facing the car parking spaces. The accommodation provided would be a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Trees around the boundaries would be retained including the Plane tree, and additional planting to supplement the existing.

3.4 The applicant has submitted a unilateral undertaking in respect of infrastructure contributions and Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area. The application has also submitted a number of supporting documents: Design and Access Statement, Tree Survey and Arboricultural Method Statement, Ecology report, Highways report, and Energy Statement.

4. Consultations

4.1 Twenty-nine neighbouring properties were consulted in addition to being advertised on the Council's website. Letters have been received from the occupiers of the 7 properties adjoining the site to the north, and from Genesis Housing Association which owns 6 of these adjoining properties. The grounds of objection may be summarised as follows:

• These houses (Nos. 551-559) lost part of their rear gardens as part of the adjoining development, and the access road was formed so that they could park at the rear of their properties. Since then parking restrictions have prohibited parking in Stroude Road, thus making this private access road even more valuable for people living there.

• The site has been used as community open space/recreation by the adjoining occupiers and the Housing Association & their tenants have cut the grass, paid for clearance of fly-tipping and maintenance of shrubs and trees (for more than 14 years). Photographs provided.

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• The access road was transferred by Laings to Genesis in 2003. This has been maintained by the Housing Association and its predecessors. The access road is used by the occupiers of the houses to the north, who park their cars at the rear of the houses as well as down the side access road from the main road.

• The loss of this open space would impact on the quality of life of the occupiers. The tenants of the end property has only the front garden for his children to play in

• Loss of parking - there is insufficient now. The 2 parking spaces proposed in the front garden would take up quite a length of the road, reducing what is available to the current residents. In addition, visitors and any additional cars would not be able to park on the site.

• The interests of the residents in the expensive private estate are being considered over and above the residents of the rented keyworker accommodation in Stroude Road to the north (reference is made to their employment caring for the sick, disabled & dying in the community as part of their employment in the health service)

• The accessway serves 7 family dwellings to the north. Any building works on this piece of land would severely compromise the access to these dwellings

• The reason why the road was provided was for car parking for these properties, since part of their gardens were removed in order to provide this. Access and parking for in excess of 14 cars is currently required (photographs provided). The development would reduce the parking available to the Victorian houses by more than 2 spaces. (Officer's comment: the applicant has indicated that the access road is within his control)

• The tenants would not be able to fulfil the responsibility of the maintenance of the road if the application is approved

• Unacceptable disruption to adjoining residents during building work • Highway safety and congestion concerns

4.2 The County Highway Authority raises no objection and recommends a condition on any permission that the parking be provided prior to occupation.

4.3 The Council's Contaminated Land Officer raises no objection and has no requirements

4.4 The Council's Drainage Officer raises no objection and comments that that there are no surface water sewers in the area, but that the surface water should go to a soakage system.


2001: BE2, H01, H09, NE14, MV4.

5.2 Adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance: Planning Obligations; Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area Interim Advice.

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6. Planning Considerations 6.1 In the determination of this application regard must be had to the

Development Plan and National policy within the NPPF. The application site is located within the urban area where the principle of such development is acceptable subject to detailed consideration. This must be considered in light of the presumption in favour of sustainable development advocated by the NPPF. The Government published the new Planning Practice Guidance on 61

h March 2014, which is a material consideration for planning decisions. The key planning matters are acceptability of the principle of the development; impact on the character and visual amenities of the area; impact on residential amenity; trees; highway safety and car parking. The planning history and views of local residents are also material considerations in this case.

6.2 The development of the site within the urban area to provide one dwelling would maximise the use of the site and contribute towards meeting the housing need within the area in accordance with advice in the NPPF and saved Local Plan policy H01. However, the NPPF advises that local planning authorities should consider the case for setting out policies to resist inappropriate development of residential gardens, and that existing open space, sports and recreation land should not be built upon. The occupiers of the adjoining houses to the north (Nos. 551-559) have used the site for open space/recreation for many years (in excess of 14 years) and have raised objections to its development, arguing that the development would reduce their quality of life and leave them with limited amenity space. The question of the status of this land is therefore considered to be of relevance.

6.3 In this case, it is not considered that the site can be considered to be a 'residential garden' or 'recreation open space', since it is physically separated from the adjoining houses, and in separate and private ownership (historically having been the site of a hall), small in size and with no functional value for sport and recreation. In terms of amenity/open space available to the neighbouring occupiers, Nos. 551 and 553 are occupied as single dwellinghouses and have private rear gardens. Nos. 557 and 559 are occupied as 2 units (the sub-division appears to pre-date planning as there are no relevant planning permissions for the sub-division), but are in the ownership of Genesis Housing. Each building has a rear garden some 12m deep and with 3m deep front gardens. One of the grounds of objection is that the occupier of No. 559A only has use of the 3m deep front garden. However, the sub-division and use of the amenity space around the buildings is within the control of the site owner, and potentially could be reorganised. The residents may have used the application site for private informal recreation purposes, but given that the land is not in their ownership, it is not considered that the loss of the site for their personal use could be a ground for the refusal of planning permission. It is also perhaps relevant to note that planning permission was granted in 1998 for housing on this site (in conjunction with adjoining land) under ref RU.98/0790.

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6.4 It is acknowledged that to a degree there would be a loss of visual amenity arising from the development on this piece of land. Of course historically, there was a hall building in this location but this was removed and the land has remained open for nearly 20 years. The construction of a new development on the land was considered acceptable at the time of the consideration of planning application RU.98/0790. Planning policy has changed since this application was granted, particularly with the NPPF being published in 2012. The NPPF seeks to safeguard playing fields and other open space from development (para 74). However, in consideration of whether an area of green space could be worthy of local protection as part of the Local Plan process, it has to hold a particular local significance because of its beauty, historic significance, recreational value, tranquillity or richness of its wildlife (para 77). There is no evidence that any of these considerations would apply to the application site. This is a piece of land that is a remnant from previous development. Whilst letters of objection refer to use of this space, this has been for private purposes. It is considered that the site has limited public amenity value as an open space in its own right. Therefore it is considered that the construction of a bungalow on this open space with garden space around, in the urban area in the context of existing buildings in the vicinity, would be compliant with the NPPF and would be acceptable in principle.

6.5 The bungalow would be set back behind the front building line along Stroude Road and would not feature in the street scene of Stroude Road. In terms of other buildings in the area, The Red House is a large single storey building in use as a residential institution that was built in the mid 1990s. The building is well screened from Stroude Road and has a limited presence in it, although its access and parking area affords some views of the northern flank of the building. The Victorian houses beyond (Nos. 547-559) do, however, have a strong presence in the road, and they, combined with the red-brick wall and trees around the Sanatorium provide an attractive and intimate quality to this stretch of the road. The bungalow would be set back some 22m from the road, some 16m back from the front of the adjoining houses. The bungalow would be sited in a similar position to No. 549A Stroude Road in respect of the set back from Stroude Road, and would be sited in a comparable position to No. 11 Ridge Way to the east. It would be of a different form and scale to the dwellings to the north and east, and considerably smaller and lower than the Red House to the south, and therefore would not have an obtrusive or overbearing impact. It is therefore considered that there would be no harm to the character and visual amenities of the area. The visual appearance of the site will be further enhanced by the retention of existing trees on the road frontage of the site. It is therefore considered that the scale and siting of the proposed bungalow would be acceptable and compliant with saved Policy H09 and the NPPF.

6.6 The NPPF advises that the design should be of high quality and provide a good standard of amenity for all existing and future occupants, and saved policy H09 requires that developments be sensitively designed to protect character and amenity and provide adequate amenity for existing and

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proposed properties. The proposed bungalow would have garden space on three sides and the site plan shows that a depth of 10.8m could be achieved albeit to the south east corner, in compliance with saved Policy H09. In addition, mature trees can be retained, and additional planting provide which will further enhance the appearance of the site at the eastern end. In view of the siting and separation distances, limited height, and positioning of windows, it is considered that the proposal would have no harmful impact on the residential amenities of adjoining occupiers in terms of overlooking or loss of privacy.

6.7 The application proposes that the site is accessed via the existing accessway off Stroude Road, with 2 car parking spaces provided on the site. The County Highway Authority comments that the site is located on an unclassified access road currently serving less than 10 dwellings. They consider that the likely impact of the proposal on the highway network is not significant enough to cause concern with regard to highway safety or capacity. The access is owned by the Applicants (and outlined in blue). Responsibility for the upkeep of it appears to have been transferred to Genesis Housing (or its predecessor) under the terms of the legal agreement signed in conjunction with the St Anns Heath development. The occupiers of the adjoining Stroude Road properties use the road and turning head for parking. They raise strong objections to the loss of parking that would result for the development. This is with reference to the area along the access drive that would need to be kept free in order for the occupiers of the bungalow to gain access to their two parking spaces. Nos. 547, 549, 549a (which is in a backland position) and 551 Stroude Road have some space for off-street parking at the front of their properties, whereas Nos. 553,555,557 and 559 Stroude Road (6 occupiers) do not have any off-street parking. There are double yellow lines along the Stroude Road frontage (which extend some distance in either direction). The proposed development would reduce the capacity of the access road for parking by 2/3 cars. This is a private access way, and the arrangement for parking by existing occupiers is a civil matter. Nevertheless, there will still be capacity for about 9/10 cars (if they are economically parked) along the side and rear access drive, and the turning head. Given that 2 spaces would be provided on site in accordance with the Council's maximum adopted parking standards, and the County Highway Authority raise no objection, it is considered that the proposal is acceptable in relation to parking and highway access.

6.8 An Energy Statement has been submitted with the application in accordance with the Council's Interim guidance which proposes the use of a heat recovery system. The applicant has submitted a detailed Arboricultural Report which demonstrates that the siting of the building could be carried out whilst retaining existing trees. It is considered that the proposal is acceptable in terms of landscaping and tree retention.

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6.9 A unilateral obligation has been submitted in accordance with the Council's Supplementary Planning Guidance which secures financial contributions of £4,019.40 towards infrastructure improvements, and £Z,630 towards SANGs/SAMM. The application is considered acceptable in this respect.

7. Conclusion

7.1 This is a small site, with a narrow frontage onto the road. It would not be possible to develop it in a manner which would match the adjoining development, but it is considered that the small bungalow proposed has acceptable standards of amenity for existing and proposed residents, and the proposal would not harm the character and visual amenities of the area. The bungalow is small and has been well designed to fit to the constraints of the site. The loss of space for parking would not justify refusal for the reasons explained above. In the light of the need to meet the full objectively assessed needs for housing, the merits of the scheme in making full and effective use of land in the urban area are considered to meet the requirement of the NPPF for sustainable development.

7.Z Consideration has been given to Articles 1 and 8 of the First Protocol of the European Convention on Human Rights. It is not considered that the decision would result in a violation of any person's rights under the Convention.

7 .3 The development has been assessed against the following Development Plan policies - saved Policies BEZ, H01, H09, NE14, MV4 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration April Z001, the policies of the NPPF, guidance in the PPG, and other material considerations including third party representations. It has been concluded that the development would not result in any harm that would justify refusal in the public interest. The decision has been taken in compliance with the requirement of the NPPF to foster the delivery of sustainable development in a positive and proactive manner.

Officer's Recommendation : GRANT subject to the following conditions

1 The development for which permission is hereby granted must be commenced not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 51 of Part 4 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act Z004.

Z The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the following approved plans 348.01, OZ, location plan, Appendix MD3 of Tree Survey & Arboricultural Method Statement.

Reason: To ensure an acceptable scheme and to comply with saved Policy BEZ of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration Z001.

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3 Before the development hereby permitted is commenced, samples of the materials to be used in the external elevations shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority and no variations in such materials when approved shall be made without the prior approval, in writing, of the Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: In order that the development harmonises with the surroundings in the interests of visual amenity and to comply with saved Policy BE2 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration April 2001 and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework.

4 In this condition 'retained tree' means an existing tree or hedge which is to be retained in accordance with the approved plans and particulars; and paragraphs (a) and (b) below shall have effect until the expiration of 5 years from the first occupation of the development.

(a) No retained tree shall be cut down, uprooted or destroyed, nor shall any retained tree be topped or lopped other than in accordance with the approved plans and particulars, without the written approval of the local planning authority. Any topping or lopping shall be carried out in accordance with British Standard 3998 (tree work) and in accordance with any supplied arboricultural method statement.

(b) If any retained tree is removed, uprooted or destroyed or dies or becomes seriously damaged or defective, another tree shall be planted at the same place and that tree shall be of such size and species, and shall be planted at such time, as may be specified in writing by the borough council.

(c) Following the completion of any arboricultural works but before any equipment, materials or machinery are brought onto the site in connection with the development, fencing at least 1.2 m high and comprising of a vertical and horizontal framework of scaffolding (well braced to resist impacts) in accordance with BS 3998:2010 shall be erected in accordance with the details set out in the Tree Survey and Arboricultural Method Statement; and ground protection installed in accordance with para 3.6 of the Tree Survey report

(i) around the extreme outer canopy of each deciduous tree or group of deciduous trees to be retained, or an alternative position must be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority,

(ii) at a distance from the tree trunk equivalent of not less than half the height of each conifer tree or group of trees to be retained, and

(iii) such fencing shall be maintained until the development has been completed and all equipment, machinery and surplus materials have been removed from the site.

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Such protection shall be maintained until all equipment, machinery and surplus materials have been removed from the site. Nothing shall be stored or placed in any area fenced in accordance with this condition nor shall any fires be started, no tipping, refuelling, disposal of solvents or cement mixing carried out and ground levels within those areas shall not be altered, nor shall any excavation or vehicular access be made, without the written consent of the borough council ·


(a) No development shall take place until full details of both hard and soft landscaping works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and these works shall be carried out as approved prior to the first occupation of the development. This scheme shall include indications of all changes to levels, hard surfaces, walls, fences, the existing trees and hedges to be retained, together with the new planting to be carried out.

(b) All hard and soft landscaping works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Arboricultural work to existing trees shall be carried out prior to the commencement of any other development, otherwise all remaining landscaping work and new planting shall be carried out prior to the occupation of any part of the development or in accordance to the timetable agreed with the Local Planning Authority. Any trees or plants, which within a period of five years of the commencement of any works in pursuance of the development die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or defective, shall be replaced as soon as practicable with others of similar size and species, following consultation with the Local Planning Authority, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation.

Reason: To preserve and enhance the character and appearance of the surrounding area and to comply with saved Policies NE14, NE15 and BE2 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001 and guidance in the NPPF.

6 There shall be no burning within six metres of the canopy of any tree or group of trees to be retained.


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7 Prior to the commencement of development details of surface water drainage works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Before these details are submitted an assessment shall be carried out of the potential for disposing of surface water by means of a sustainable drainage system and the results of the assessment provided to the local planning authority. Where a sustainable drainage scheme is to be provided the submitted details shall:

i) provide information about the design storm period and intensity, the method employed to delay and control the surface water discharged from the site and the measures taken to prevent pollution of the receiving groundwater and/or surface waters;

ii) include a timetable for its implementation; and

iii) provide a management and maintenance plan for the lifetime of the development which shall include the arrangements for adoption by any public authority or statutory undertaker and any other arrangements to secure the operation of the scheme throughout its lifetime.

Prior to the occupation of the buildings hereby approved the surface water drainage works shall be carried out and the sustainable urban drainage system shall thereafter be managed and maintained in accordance with the agreed management and maintenance plan.

Reason: To ensure that surface water does not discharge into the surface water sewer and to provide a sustainable development.

8 The use of the development hereby permitted shall not commence until space has been laid out in the site in accordance with the approved plans for cars to be parked. The parking area shall be used and retained exclusively for its designated use.

Reason: To ensure that provision for vehicle parking clear of the highway is available for users of and visitors to the development in the interests of highway safety and to comply with saved Policies MV4 and MV9 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001 and guidance in the NPPF.

lnformatives

1 The developer is reminded that it is an offence to allow materials to be carried from the site and deposited on or damage the highway from uncleaned wheels or badly loaded vehicles. The Highway Authority will seek, wherever possible, to recover any expenses incurred in clearing, cleaning or repairing highway surfaces and prosecutes persistent offenders. (Highways Act 1980Sections131, 148, 149).

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3 The applicant is advised that a tree may provide a habitat for plants and wildlife protected under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 especially where trees are dead or dying or if works are carried out during the nesting season.

4 The applicant is advised that under the Control of Pollution Act 197 4, construction work which will be audible at the site boundary will be restricted to the following hours:-

8.00am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday 8.00am - 1.00pm Saturday and not at all on Sundays and Bank Holidays.


6 The applicant is advised that this planning permission does not convey the right to enter onto or build on land not within his ownership.

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PLANNING COMMITTEE

27 AUGUST 2014

APPENDICES

APPEND~ REPORT

A MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON 6 AUGUST 2014

B LOCAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME

C LIST OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS DETERMINED BY BUSINESS CENTRE MANAGER (PLANNING)

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Runnymede Borough Council

PLANNING COMMITTEE APPENDIX 'A'

6 August 2014 at 7.30pm

Members of the Committee present: Councillors G B Woodger (Chairman), Mrs G M Kingerley (Vice Chairman),

J R Ashmore, J Broadhead, DA Cotty, T Dicks, R J Edis, J M Edwards, J R Furey, Mrs E Gill, Mrs P Y Lay, D W Parr, BW Pitt, Mrs M Roberts and Mrs G Warner.

Councillor Mrs Gillham also attended.

FIRE PRECAUTIONS

The Chairman read out the Fire Precautions.

NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES TO COMMITTEE

The Group mentioned below had notified the Chief Executive of its wish that the changes listed below would be made to the membership of the Committee. The changes were for a fixed period ending on the day after the meeting and thereafter the Councillors removed would be reappointed.

Group Remove From Membership Appoint Instead

Conservative Councillor H WV Meares Councillor B W Pitt

Conservative Councillor H A Butterfield Councillor J R Furey

Conservative Councillor M T Kusneraitis Councillor Mrs G Warner

The Chief Executive had given effect to this request in accordance with Section 16(2) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

MINUTES

The Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 16 July 2014 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillor Item Nature of Interest

Councillor Mrs G M Kingerley 6. Planning Applications Disclosable pecuniary interest -RU 14/0950 - Cambridge Applicant was an ex-colleague House, 8 Chapel Grove, of the Councillor's husband and Addlestone had been the recipient of

professional advice from her on letting I re-use of offices.

Councillor G B Woodger 6. Planning Applications Non-pecuniary interest -RU 14/0817 -16 Monks Applicant was a former Virginia Avenue, Virginia Water Water Ward Councillor.

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The planning applications listed below were considered by the Committee. All representations received on the applications were reported and copies had been made available for inspection by Members before the meeting. Three objectors, one agent for applicant and one agent/applicant addressed the Committee on the planning applications as shown below.

RESOLVED that -

the following applications be determined as indicated:-

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RU 14/0748

RU 14/0817

RU 14/0826

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LOCATION, PROPOSAL AND DECISION

Tesco, 117 Station Road, Addlestone Erection of one internally illuminated hanging sign on the front elevation fronting Station Road, Addlestone (retrospective)

No salient points were raised by Members, which were not addressed in the application report.

DECISION: GRANT, subject to Conditions, Reasons and Informatives as per Agenda.

16 Monks Road, Virginia Water Amendment to planning permission RU 14/0266 (for the erection of a two storey replacement dwelling with accommodation in the roof space, and a single storey attached garage, relocation of access and new entrance gates) involving the addition of a basement


DECISION: GRANT, subject to Conditions, Reasons and Informatives as per Agenda.

Former DERA Site, Chobham Lane, Longcross, Chertsey Application for approval of first reserved matters parcel (ecological habitats area) pursuant to planning permission RU 05/0538 (this application also includes the approval of details pursuant to Condition 57 (layout and design of land outside the development envelope) of planning permission RU 05/0538)


DECISION: GRANT, subject to Conditions, Reasons and Informatives as per Agenda and amendments to Condition 2 as per Addendum.

59 Grove Road, Chertsey Retrospective application for retention of detached building comprising games room, gym, garden room, store and WC within rear garden

Following the Objector's address, which outlined a number of points of contention, Members of the Committee expressed their particular concern with regard to possible future flooding arising from the alleged blocking of a drain which crossed the site.

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Members declined to propose a motion in respect of the Officers' Recommendation to approve the application. Officers were asked to investigate the drain/flooding issue and to report back at the next meeting.

DECISION: that this application be deferred to the next meeting in order for Officers to investigate possible flooding arising from the allegation of the blocked drain.

(Mr M Allen, an objector, and Mr I Lewis, agent for the applicant, addressed the Committee on the above application).

74 Vegal Crescent, Englefield Green Application to remove Condition 4 of planning permission RU 05/0914 (erection of single storey side extension incorporating an attached garage and construction of new front porch following demolition of existing garage) to convert the garage to habitable accommodation, including installation of a window to the front elevation; amended plan received showing two parking spaces.

Members discussed the consequential effects on the amenities of the neighbourhood, the inconvenience to residents and the lack of off-street parking which might arise if this application was granted.

A Motion to grant permission was lost.

A Motion then to refuse planning permission was approved.

DECISION: Permission be REFUSED for the following Reason:

The proposed conversion of the garage would not preserve the amenities of the neighbourhood, would cause inconvenience to pedestrians and would not ensure the provision of off street parking contrary to saved policy MV9 of the Runnymede Local Plan 2nd Alteration 2001 and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework

(An objector, Mr J Scott, addressed the Committee on the above application).

Cambridge House, 8 Chapel Grove, Addlestone Proposed change of use from office to registered children's nursery.

Following representations made by an objector on behalf of many local residents, the Committee discussed the effects this application, which, if granted, would have on residents both locally and in the wider area from increased trips. These were judged to have the potential to cause significant disturbances to local residents and inconvenience local road users.

A Motion to GRANT permission was lost.

A Motion then to REFUSE permission was approved.

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DECISION: Permission be REFUSED for the following Reason: ·

The proposal will result in an adverse effect on residents and the wider area due to the significant number of increased trips caused by the increase in peak traffic movements in Chapel Grove which would result in unacceptable disturbance for local residents and inconvenience for local road users contrary to saved policy MV4 of the Runnymede Local Plan 2nd Alteration 2001 and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework.

The Chairman requested that the names of those voting on the Motion to REFUSE be recorded and voting was as follows:

In favour of refusal of the application there voted:

(10) Councillors Ashmore, Broadhead, Cotty, Dicks, Edis, Furey, Mrs Gill, Parr, Pitt, and Mrs Warner.

Against refusal of the application there voted:

(1) Councillor Woodger

Abstentions: (3) Councillors Edwards, Mrs Lay and Mrs Roberts.

(An objector, Mr M Howard, and Mr A Fairhurst, agent/ applicant, addressed the Committee on the above application).

APPEAL IN RELATION TO THE REFUSAL OF PLANNING PERMISSION FOR EXTENSIONS AND CHANGE OF USE OF LA MOTOR COMPANY SITE. 302 WOODHAM LANE. ADDLESTONE (REF RU 14/0083)

The Committee was informed that the Council had been notified, on 17 July 2014, of an appeal lodged against the Council's refusal of this application. Members were accordingly invited to determine how they wished to make representations to the appeal.

The Planning Committee, on 23 April 2014, had considered this application, which Officers had recommended for approval. The Committee, however, had refused the application on the following grounds:

'The details of the proposed delivery layby and traffic management plan and management of deliveries is insufficiently resolved to ensure that delivery vehicles serving the development do not cause inconvenience and hazard to other road users and pedestrians and is, therefore, considered to be contrary to saved Policies MV4 and MV12 of the Runnymede Borough Local Plan Second Alteration 2001 and the guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework and Guidance'.

The appeal would be heard under the written representations route. The Council, and any third parties, had until 21 August to provide any additional comments in defence of the appeal or other representations. All those who had commented on the application would be notified, by the Council, and given the opportunity to comment on the appeal. The Committee noted that Councillors were also entitled to make personal representations either on their own behalf, or on behalf of others, to the appeal, which could cover wider issues than the formal reason for refusal made by the Committee. If requested, Officers would review any representations Members wished to make should they wish to provide them to the Development Manager before that time.


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In accordance with good practice, the Appellants had sent through a Statement of Common Ground. This essentially summarised the various details on which there was agreement (such as site description, planning history, application, development plan policies and material considerations), and identified both contentious and non-contentious matters. It had also included a list of conditions that might be agreed as appropriate should the Inspector allow the appeal. Officers had carried out a preliminary review of the Statement with changes duly made to it, but it had been made clear to the Appellants that this was not a final agreed version and that Members would need to review and agree and/or amend it before it could be signed as an agreed statement.

In accordance with normal procedures, Officers would prepare a Statement of Case, to provide, in more detail, the Council's representations explaining the reason for refusal reached by the Committee. This statement was limited to detailing the reason for refusal and was, therefore, focussed on planning basis and judgement that went into it.

Members were reminded that the application was reviewed by Surrey County Council as the Highway Authority. They had also carried out a safety audit of the loading bay, the results of which fed into their consultation response to the application. They had not raised an objection to the application, but recommended Conditions on any approval.

In the light of this, and the concerns expressed by Members at the Committee, which led to the refusal of the application, Members were asked to consider appointing a third party Transport Consultant to assess the information submitted by the appellant as part of their appeal and to comment on its highway aspects (particularly the proposed delivery and traffic management plan and safety in relation to road users and pedestrians) in order that this specialist technical information could be used within the Statement of Case. Such a third party consultant had been used by the local residents/businesses in connection with the application (they had reviewed the initial submission, but not the additional work carried out by the applicants during the processing of the application, nor the road safety audit work and findings), and that consultant had been asked by Officers to provide a quote for carrying out this work.

Resource Implications

As the preferred consultant had unique experience of this appeal, both having reviewed technical information at the application stage, and due to an existing professional relationship with local residents Officers considered it both appropriate and best value to recommend an exception to Standing Orders under Contract Standing Order C1 .6, to allow the appointment of the Consultant without utilising a formal tender or quotation system.

At this stage, the Appellants had indicated that they did not intend to apply for costs against the Council in connection with the appeal. Officers anticipated that the cost of the consultant could be met from within existing appeals budgets.

RESOLVED that-

i) the Corporate Head of Planning and Environmental Services, in consultation with the Chairman, be authorised to review and sign the Statement of Common Ground and to review and agree the Statement of Case;

ii) third party Transport Consultant be appointed to review the application and submit a statement in support of the Statement of Case and an exception to Standing Orders under Contract Standing Order Cl.6 be agreed to allow that appointment; and

iii) Members entitlement to submit representations directly to PINS up to 21 August 2014 be noted.

LOCAL PLAN PROGRESS UPDATE

The latest Local Plan progress was noted.


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PLANNING APPLICATIONS DETERMINED BY BUSINESS CENTRE MANAGER (PLANNING)

A list of planning applications recently determined by the Business Centre Manager (Planning) under his delegated powers was noted.

Chairman

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Runnymede Borough Local Development Scheme. August 2014 APPENDIX 'B'

Runnymede Borough Local Development Scheme

August 2014

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Section 1-Background 5 Introduction 5 Background to the Runnymede 2035 Local Plan 5

Section 2-LDS Supporting Statement 7 Planning policy context for the Local Plan 7 (National, Regional, County level and Local level documents) The Evidence Base 8 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and 9 Sustainability Appraisal (SA) Monitoring and Review 19 Resources 1 O Risk Assessment 11 Changes to the Local Development Scheme 12

Section 3-Local Plan Documents-timetables for 13 production Statement of Community Involvement 13 Runnymede Local Plan 14 IDP and CIL DPD 16 Policies Map 18

Section 4-Programme Management 19

Schedule 1-Policies Saved and Not Saved from the 2001 20 Runnymede Borough Local Plan

Schedule 2-Supplementary Planning Guidance and other 23 local level policy guidance documents

List of abbreviations and key staff 24

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Section 1- Background

Introduction

1.1 The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 introduced the requirement for Councils such as Runnymede Borough Council to prepare and keep up to date a Local Development Scheme (LOS).

1.2 The purpose of the LOS is to help the local community and other stakeholders in the development process to understand the range of plans that the Council has produced and intends to produce.

1.3 The 2004 Act was amended by provisions in the Localism Act 2011. Some of these provisions are relevant to the regulations relating to LOS. For example, the Council is no longer under obligation to submit a copy of its LOS to the Secretary of State to bring the Scheme into effect. Instead the Local Planning Authority must resolve that the scheme is to have effect and in its resolution specify the date from which the scheme is to have effect. The format of the LOS is a matter for the Council, but the regulations do specify a number of key points that the Scheme must address (including the subject matter and geographical area to which each document relates, and the timetable for the preparation and revision of the documents).

1.4 This LOS sets out the current development plan for the Borough and the planning work programme for the Council over a 20 year period (subject to review). The Council will continue to maintain a 'live work programme' on its website www.runnymede.gov. uk/planningpolicy.

Background to the Runnymede 2035 Local Plan

1.5 There is a substantial amount of relevant history which is considered to be worthy of mention in this LOS. This can be summarised in the chronology below:

First Core Strategy - Withdrawn 1.6 The Council decided at its meeting on 19th July 2007 to withdraw the Core Strategy that

it had submitted to the Secretary of State in February 2006. As the Core Strategy was withdrawn it was necessary to completely revise the LOS including the timing of document production. Subsequently changes to LDF Regulations and particular changes emerging from the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) led to the need for further changes. The opportunity was also taken to review the content and type of Local Development Documents (LDDs) that the Council intended to produce and to streamline the LOS to be fully reflective of the three year LDF programme.

Second Core Strategy - Withdrawn 1. 7 The Council commenced work on its second Local Plan in 2008 and the Local Plan

Core Strategy was submitted to the Secretary of State on 20 January 2014 for Examination. The Inspector appointed to hold the Examination chaired a one-day Initial Hearing session on 9 April 2014. On 29 April his Conclusions Letter was received by the Council. Besides being concerned that the Council's evidence with regard to housing need and provision was insufficiently robust, he also found that the Duty to Co-operate -established by the Localism Act 2011 - had not been fulfilled. The latter point was sufficient in itself for the Inspector to request the Council to withdraw the Local Plan

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Core Strategy. The Planning Committee meeting of 25 June and Council meeting of 24 July authorised the withdrawal of the LPCS with immediate effect.

Structure of the new Local Plan 'Runnymede 2035'

1.8 The new Local Plan - to be known as 'Runnymede 2035' - will contain all policies (both strategic policies and more detailed Development Management level polices), and all land use allocations necessary to guide development in the Borough up to 2035.

1.9 In view of the withdrawal of the second Core Strategy and the necessity of producing a new Local Plan, it is appropriate to devise a new LOS; this document is that LOS.

1.10 A series of timetables setting out more detail on the completion of the new Local Plan and the preparation of other documents is set out later in this document.

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Section 2-LDS: Supporting Statement

Planning Policy Context for Runnymede

2.1 National, Regional and County level planning policies apply to Runnymede. The planning policies that will make up the Runnymede 2035 Local Plan and any supporting SPDs which are produced will need to comply with these policies and set out how they are to be applied at the local level to reflect local needs and priorities.

National Policy 2.2 The Government sets out its national planning policies in the NPPF and PPTS which

both came into force in March 2012. These policy documents replace the range of documents that previously provided the national planning policy context in a variety of formats (Planning Policy Statements, Planning Policy Guidance Notes and some Circulars). National policies should not be repeated in the Local Plan but should be further elaborated.

2.3 Furthermore in March 2014, the Government launched the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) as a web based resource. This guidance is also a material consideration in the plan making and development management processes.

Regional Policy 2.4 The adopted Surrey Structure Plan 2004 was originally saved for three years until

December 2007. This plan was wholly replaced by the RSS for the region known as the South East Plan in May 2009 which covers the period up to 2026. The Government partially revoked the South East Plan on 25th March 2013 and the only relevant policy which remains is NRM 6 which relates to new residential development near the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area. This policy remains part of the Development Plan for Runnymede.

County Policy 2.5 The County Council produces a number of strategies and plans which must be

considered as part of the development process. These are listed below as well as the years of adoption of the documents currently relied upon/referred to:

Part of the Development Plan for Runnymede • Surrey Minerals Plan Core Strategy DPD (adopted July 2011) • The Primary Aggregates DPD (adopted July 2011) • The Surrey Waste Plan (adopted 2008) • The Aggregates Recycling Joint DPD for the Minerals and waste Plans (adopted

February 2013) • Minerals Site Restoration SPD

Other relevant documents • Surrey Connects Strategy and Action Plan (August 2011) (which has been informed by

the Surrey Local Economic Assessment-December 2010) • Surrey Rural Strategy 2010-2015 • Surrey Design - A strategic guide for quality built environments (adopted 2002)

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• The Surrey Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment (adopted in June 2011) • The Surrey Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (published in draft form in 2012) • The Surrey Transport Plan (adopted April 2011)

Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership 2.6 The Enterprise M3 is also considered worthy of mention. The LEP area stretches from

the outskirts of London along the wider M3 corridor to the New Forest in the south and is one of the largest of the LEPs (by population) in the country with a population of 1.6 million and 86,500 businesses.

2. 7 The Enterprise M3 Strategy for Growth was published in May 2013 and is also a nonstatutory document which should be considered as part of the plan making and development processes.

Local Level Documents (most relevant listed below in the context of this document but not an exhaustive list)

Saved Policies

2.8 A number of the policies from the Runnymede Borough Local Plan (2001) were 'saved' in 2004, with some being deleted. In April 2007 the Council's Planning Committee decided to save a wider range of policies from the 2001 Local Plan. On 25 September 2007 the Secretary of State sent a letter to Runnymede Borough Council, advising which of the 2001 Local Plan policies had been 'saved'; the Secretary of State's final list of saved Local Plan policies is shown in schedule 1.

2.9 It is intended that the adopted 2001 Local Plan and its saved policies will be replaced by the new Runnymede 2035 Local Plan when it is adopted. Runnymede 2035 together with the relevant documents produced by Surrey County Council (as discussed in para 2.5), and South East Plan policy NRM6 will comprise the statutory development plan for the Borough.

Supplementary Planning Guidance

2.10 Until such a time that the Runnymede 2035 Local Plan is adopted, the Council's adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) on issues including Affordable Housing, development in the Thames Basin Heaths SPA zone of influence, and Planning Obligations will continue to be relied upon (for a full list of the Council's existing SPG, please refer to Schedule 2 in this document).

The Evidence Base

Baseline Evidence 2.11 The Council's Policy and Strategy team will produce various baseline and contextual

studies to underpin the Runnymede 2035 Local Plan. Existing studies will also be refreshed to ensure that they reflect changes in local circumstances and current national planning policy requirements. These documents will be managed and maintained by the Council's Policy and Strategy team officers and will relate to:

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• The physical, economic, social and environmental characteristics of the area; • The purposes for which land is used; • The size, distribution and composition of population, housing and employment uses; • Travel and communications: modes, volumes, direction, time and purpose; • Services and infrastructure including health, education, shops, leisure, highways,

utilities, public transport; and, • Environmental evidence relating to biodiversity, and the condition of open space, SSSls,

water and air quality, flooding, etc.

2.12 It is anticipated that the following studies will make up the Council's evidence base:

• Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) (housing completions, permissions and land availability monitoring)

• Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) • Green Belt Review (GBR) • Affordable housing viability evidence • Employment Land Review (ELR) • Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) • Retail I Land Use Survey • Urban Area Character Appraisal • Annual Monitoring Reports • Transport Impact Assessment (TIA) • Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) • Thames Basin Heaths Interim Advice Note • Open Space Study (OSS) • Travellers Accommodation Assessment (TAA)

2.13 The evidence base will also contain documentation which details how the Council has sought to meet the requirements of the Duty to Co-operate.

Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Sustainability Appraisal (SA)

2.14 The Runnymede 2035 Local Plan will be subject to SEA and SA in accordance with European Directives, national legislation and guidance. This will be co-ordinated by the Council's Policy and Strategy Team. The Local Plan will also be supported by a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA).

Monitoring and Review

2.15 The LOS will be subject to review and this will be reported in the Annual Monitoring Report (AMR). This will review the production of the Runnymede 2035 Local Plan documents against the timetable set out in the LOS and it will review the performance of existing 'saved' and emerging policies and proposals against national and local planning targets. It will also assess the need for new or updated Local Plan polices in light of new national or other guidance and any changes in local priorities.

2.16 The review will cover the period from 1 April to 31 March and the review process will be conducted during May and June of each year. The AMR will be published in December

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of each year. The AMR will form part of the evidence base as it will show trends and changes over time in the amount and location of development. Previous AMRs are displayed on the Council's website.

2.17 The AMR also includes a trajectory showing projected future housing supply against the current strategic housing requirements.

Resources

Internal resources 2.18 The table below identifies the in-house staff resources that will be available for the

preparation of the Local Plan for the period between August 2014 and August 2017. Current resources are restricted and delivery of the content of the LOS will be challenging.

Corporate Head of Planning and Environmental Services Policy & Strategy Manager Principal Planning Officer (Policy and Strategy Team) Senior Policy and Strategy Team Officer Policy and Strategy T earn Officer Policy and Strategy T earn Officer Planning Information Officer Gra hies Officer GIS Officer Policy and Strategy T earn Planning Assistant Development Management Officer(s) TOTAL -Permanent

Time limited resources Senior Development Management Officer TOT AL ...,. Time limited resources

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External Consultants

5% Full time

80% Full time 85% Full time

45% Part time-90% of 0.5 fte

90% Full time 90% Full time 90% Full time 10% 20% of 0.5 fte 10% Full time 15% Part time-80% of 0.2 fte

20% Equivalent to 20% of 1 FTE overall

540% 5.40 FTE

10% Seconded to undertake work on any major allocations

10% 0.1 FTE

550% 5.5 FTE

2.19 The Council intends to employ external consultants to undertake/peer review a number of the evidence base studies required, in particular where specialist technical advice is needed.

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Risk Assessment

Staff Resources 2.20 Achieving sound DPDs is resource hungry and time consuming. Runnymede has a

small Policy team and the remit of this team goes further than simply dealing with the Local Plan. The Local Plan programme as set out in this LOS is challenging and will be monitored closely to ensure that the work programme remains realistic and achievable.

Political Issues 2.21 Runnymede has a stable political composition. Members are engaged throughout the

Local Plan process, through their involvement in the Local Plan Members' Working Group and as part of their political responsibility for other Council strategies.

Soundness I Legal Challenge 2.22 PINS will be kept informed of Runnymede's progress with its emerging DPDs so that

they can alert the Council to any concerns regarding their soundness. A number of local authorities' Core Strategy documents/Local Plans examined by PINS have been found to be unsound. This is for a number of reasons but often because a Council has failed to meet the requirements of the Duty to Cooperate, because their evidence base is deficient, or because their strategy to meet housing and other identified needs is not found to be robust.

2.23 Following the withdrawal of the Local Plan Core Strategy in July 2014, the Policy and Strategy team are seeking to address the concerns raised by the Inspector (as summarised in section 1). This includes the production of a new Strategic Housing Market Assessment and also a Green Belt Review. Officers are also engaging with Members to put a robust framework in place (through the production of a Local Strategic Statement (LSS)) to ensure that the Council is able to meet the requirements of the Duty to Co-operate.

Internal Resources 2.24 It is considered that there are currently adequate resources available to implement the

LOS, provided that monies needed to fund the necessary staff resources and an,Y further studies is forthcoming. This will be kept under review as work progresses on the Local Plan. In particular additional resources may be required if there is an interest from local communities in producing neighbourhood plans ·as this will require significant assistance from the Policy and Strategy team.

External Resources 2.25 There is concern that the programme may be affected by the capacity of PINS to

examine a large number of Local Plans and other DPDs over the next few years. Statutory consultees such as the Environment Agency, the Highways Agency, the County Council and adjoining local authorities may also have difficulty in handling the large number of consultation documents that they are likely to receive in the next few years. These factors might affect Runnymede's programme but are outside of the Council's control.

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Changes to the Local Development Scheme

2.26 The Annual Monitoring Report will be the main mechanism for reviewing progress with the Local Plan and identifying any necessary changes. In certain circumstances it may be appropriate to change the LOS at short notice.

2.27 The protocol for such changes will be as follows:

1. Seek approval from the Planning Committee (and then Full Council) for proposed change(s) to the LOS;

2. Commence evidence gathering and early community engagement; and, 3. Proceed through the formal stages of OPO/SPO production having received approval for

the proposed change(s).

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Section 3 - Local Plan Documents - timetables for production

Statement of Community Involvement

General

Subject Matter

Geographical Area

Status

Conformity

Timetable

Commencement

Public Consultation(s)

Date Adopted

Review Date

Production

Organisational Lead

Political Management

Internal Resources

External Resources

Stakeholder Resources

Data I Studies Required

Action

Statement setting out how the Council will engage with the local community in the preparation of the Runnymede 2035 Local Plan and other associated documents as well as in the determination of significant planning applications.

Boroughwide and involving organisations beyond the Borough

Required Document

To meet the requirements of the planning regulations and have regard to the Council's Communications Strategy

July 2014

Oct 2014

December 2014

TBC

Policy and Strategy Manager

Planning Committee to approve consultation and participation processes and proposals; and review the representations made on them. Planning Committee to make recommendations to Full Council at the submission stage.

Staff in the Policy and Strategy Team

None identified

None identified

Review of Regulations I Communications Strategy Consideration of potential of existing stakeholder links. Maintain Consultee database.

Policy and Strategy Team Manager I Officers in the Policy and Strategy Team

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Runnymede 2035 Local Plan

General

Subject Matter

Geographical Area

Status

Conformity

Timetable

The Runnymede 2035 Local Plan will set out all of the policies and land use allocations to guide development in Runnymede up to 2035. This will be based on an agreed vision for the Borough and a general strategy for its achievement. It will include a key diagram.

Borough wide

Development Plan Document

NPPF, PPTS, PPG, SAR, South East Plan policy NRM6. The document will have regard to the Sustainable Community Strategy for Runnymede, the results of monitoring and changes in evidence.

Evidence base and Early May 2014 to December 2014 Stakeholder Engagement

Consultation on Issues & Options January/February 2015

Publication and consultation on Draft June/July 2015 Pre Submission version of Local Plan

Submit to Sec of State September 2015

Pre Examination Meeting TBC-dependent on the Secretary of State

Examination TBC-dependent on the Secretary of State

Estimated date for adoption TBC-dependent on the Secretary of State

Review date TBC

Production

Organisational lead

Political management

Internal Resources

External Resources


Policy and Strategy Manager/Principal Planning Officer-Policy and Strategy

Planning Committee to approve issues, options and proposals and review evidence and results of consultation. Planning Committee required to make recommendations to Full Council at the submission stage.

The Policy and Strategy team with support from GIS, Development Management and the Leadership Team Office (for Corporate Policy and Community Strategy input).

Stakeholders

Studies/evidence produced by developers when seeking planning consent. e.g. Retail and Transport impact studies. Evidence and studies produced by Government agencies and infrastructure providers e.g. Surrey CC, Environment Agency, Natural England, DCLG, Thames Water, Health Authorities, Highways Agency, Runnymede Business Partnership.

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Action

SFRA, ELR, Retail Study, SHMA, SHLAA, Affordable Housing viability work, Transport Impact Assessment, Open space survey, Infrastructure Delivery Plan, Character Appraisal, TBHSPA Strategy, TAA, GBR.

Policy and Strategy Manager I Officers in the Policy and Strategy team

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IDP and CIL DPD

General Subject matter

Geographical Area

Status

Conformity

Timetable

Evidence base and early stakeholder engagement

Public Consultation(s)

Submission to Sec of State

Pre examination meeting

Examination

Estimated date for adoption

Review date

Production

Organisation lead


Internal Resources

External Resources


CIL is a mechanism for collecting and pooling contributions from developers for the purpose of providing new/improved infrastructure re3uired to support growth. Under current CIL regulations, on 6 h April 2015, the circumstances in which the Council shall be able to rely on section 106 contributions for this purpose will be severely limited. In view of this, if the Council wishes to fund infrastructure improvements in the Borough through developer contributions after this date, it will need to implement a CIL charging regime as soon as is practically possible, as it will no longer be able to use its tariff based system. The IDP is a key part of the evidence base supporting the formulation of the charging schedule and outlines the essential infrastructure needed to meet the demands of the growing population in the Borough.

Borough wide

!DP-evidence based document, CIL-DPD

CIL regulations (as amended), NPPF

IDP: July - Dec 2014, viability work to inform CIL charges: Jan-May 2015

June/July 2015 (PDCS) and Oct/Nov 2015 (DCS)

January 2015

TBC-dependent on the Secretary of State



TBC


Planning Committee to approve proposed CIL charges at PDCS stage and DCS stage for public consultation. Planning Committee to make recommendations to Full Council at DCS and Submission stages.

The Policy and Strategy team with support from GIS and Development Management

Stakeholders

IDP: evidence from infrastructure providers (including SCC, Environment Agency and internal Council departments) on existing capacity, future provision, funding sources. CIL: Studies/evidence produced by developers when seeking planning permission, the Council's monitoring data and any data

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Action

provided by developers during the preparation of the CIL viability work.

IDP: various-as produced by infrastructure providers. CIL: IDP, independent viability work to identify appropriate levels for CIL charges.

Policy and Strategy Manager I Officers in the Policy and Strategy team

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Policies Map

General

Subject Matter

Geographical Area

Status

Conformity

Timetable

Review Date

Production

Organisational Lead


Internal Resources

External Resources



Action

Map split into 3 parts (north of Borough, south of Borough and inset maps) showing the extent of policy areas referred to in all DPDs.

Boroughwide

Part of the Runnymede 2035 Local Plan

To conform with adopted DPDs.

To tie in with the timetables for the production of the Runnymede Local Plan 2035 (refer to relevant section of this document for further information in this regard).

To tie in with the review of the DPDs.

NOTE: The policies map will be revised at the same time that any Development Plan Document is revised or adopted. The policies map will show strategic allocations and the spatial coverage of policies. It will be submitted with the Runnymede Local Plan to the Sos in September 2015.


Adoption delegated to the Corporate Head of Planning and Environmental Services.

Policy and Strategy Team, GIS, IT support to web-enable

None

None

None

Policy and Strategy Manager I Policy and Strategy team officers /GIS

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Section 4 - Programme Management

4.1 Programme management will be the responsibility of the Policy and Strategy Manager.

4.2 It is proposed to have two Examinations in Public: one for the Runnymede 2035 Local Plan including Gypsy and Traveller sites allocations, and one for Community Infrastructure Levy (both in early 2016).

4.3 A cross-party Members Local Plan Working Group has been established to provide elected members of the Council with an early opportunity to consider Local Plan matters in greater depth than is practicable at Planning Committee meetings. It comprises five elected members from the Planning Committee and will be attended by officers from the Policy and Strategy team.

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2. 5


Schedule 1- Schedule of Policies Saved and Not Saved from the 2001 Runnymede Borough Local Plan

5.1. The Runnymede Borough Local Plan (Second Alteration) was adopted in April 2001. This document forms part of the Development Plan for Runnymede until it is superseded by the Local Plan documents proposed in this 2014 Local Development Scheme.

5.2. The schedule below lists all the 2001 adopted Local Plan policies and identifies which of them were 'saved' in September 2007. The weight accorded to the saved policies is dependent on their degree of consistency with the NPPF.

'12©©1 IE!tqeal Polis~ title · ,, · ~ ::~:· ; ~;. ~·· · · · • · Stattis at·2©©FZL~i.e. Plan Policy · , · ~ . · ··· . · . save€! dr noti save<tf b~

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• • • ••• -~ • • • •• • •• : ••• :.~.·:~ ·: ~ : • : 00. ~· • •. · • .• s~~ Gtite~tien· ~. • . ·. GEN1 PhasinQ large scale development Saved GEN2 Existing uses Not saved GB1 Development within the Green Belt Saved GB2 Thorpe settlement in the Green Belt Saved G84 Agricultural workers dwellings Saved GB5 Outdoor sports & leisure Saved G86 Rebuilding & residential extensions in GB Saved G87 Re-use of rural buildings Saved but context set

at strategic level GB8 Safeguarding long term housing sites Not saved G89 Motorway service areas Not saved GB10 Maior Developed Sites in the Green Belt Saved GB12 Wentworth Saved GB13 Hurst Lane, Stroude Saved H01 MaximisinQ housing potential Saved H02 Conversion of dwellings Saved H03 Dwelling type Saved H04 Housing Need Saved HOS New housing provision 1991-2001 Not saved H06 New housing provision post 2001 Saved H07 Housing provision post 2006 Saved HOS Phasing housinQ provision Saved H09 New Housing Development design ete Saved H010 Mobile homes, caravans Saved H011 Gypsy Caravan sites Not Saved LE1 General eeonomie policy Saved LE2 Seale, quality of eeon dev in town centres Not saved LE3 Eeonomie development in Chertsey Not saved LE4 Existing Economic Sites Saved SH01 General level of provision Saved SH02 Core areas in Town Centres-Aeeeptable Uses Saved SH03 Retail development within eore areas Saved SH04 Town centres outside core areas Saved SH05 Local Shops (retail uses outside town centres) Saved SH06 Superstore developments, need & sequential Not saved

test SH07 Useswithin dass A3 (Food and Drink) (now Saved

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TC1 TC2 TC3 TC4 TC5

TC6 TC7 TC8 TC9 TC10 TC11 TC12 TC13 TC14 MV1 MV2 MV3 MV4 MV5 MV6 MV7 MV8 MV9 MV10

MV11 MV12 MV13 MV14 NE1

NE2 NE3 NE4 NE7 NE8 NE10 NE11 NE12 NE13 NE14 NE15 NE16

NE17 NE18 NE20 BE1


Classes A3 - A5 are related to food and drink premises although this is not reflected in the policy) Town Centre Strategies Town Centres outside Revitalisation Areas There is no TC3 policy Addlestone Revitalisation Area 1-23 High St/2-4 Church Rd, 1 Simplemarsh Rd, Addlestone 6 - 22 High St 2-4 Hi h St/1-11 Station Rd 13-21 Station Road 11 Crouch Oak Lane Chertse Revitalisation Area P rcroft Rd /Guildford Street access Guildford St /Eastworth Rd/Pyrcroft junc Guildford St I P rcroft Rd redev Pyrcroft Rd I Guildford Street redev Goose ool redev Land use & transport studies

Access and circulation arrangements Access to ublic trans art Bus Facilities Rail Services Lorry movements Parkin Standards Car park provision in town centres

Private non-residential Servicing Agreements C clists Pedestrians Use of agricultural land

Impact of new develo ment Fragmentation of agricultural holdings Intensive a riculture Restoration - mineral sites Areas of Landscape Importance

·TPOs

Sites of International and National Nature Conservation Im ortance. SNCls in the County Enhancement of SNCls Species rotection Planning briefs/design guidance

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Saved Saved

Saved Saved

Saved Saved Saved Not saved Not saved Not saved Not saved Not saved Not saved Not saved Not saved Saved Saved Saved Not saved Saved Not saved Saved Not Saved

Not saved Saved Saved Saved Not Saved

Not saved Saved Not saved Saved Saved Saved Saved Saved Saved Saved Saved Saved

Saved Saved Saved Not saved


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BE2 Townscape character Saved BE4 Designation and review of Conservation Areas Saved BES Development with in Conservation Areas Saved BESA Demolition in Conservation Areas Saved BE6 Additional Design guiidance for Developments Saved

in Conservation Areas BE7 Enhancement sehemes in Conservation Areas Saved BES Historic parks & gardens Saved BE9 Proposals affecting Listed BuildinQs Saved BE10 Development affecting the setting of Listed Saved

Buildings BE11 Demolition of Listed Buildings Saved BE12 Change of Use of Listed buiilding Saved BE13 Buildings of Local Architectural or Historie Saved

Interest BE14 Ancient Monuments and Sites of Saved

Archaeological Interest BE1S Areas of High Archaeologieal Potential Saved BE16 Preservation and Recording of Archaeological Saved

remains BE17 Chance Archaeological finds Saved BE1S Control of advertisements Saved BE19 Advertisement guidelines Saved BE20 Unauithorised adverts Not saved BE21 Horse keeping and ridinQ Saved BE22 Aircraft Noise Saved BE23 Traffic Noise Saved BE24 River Bourne floodplain land, Chertsey Saved BE2S Access for the disabled Saved R1 Recreational provision Saved R2 PlayinQ fields Saved R3 Play areas in houisinQ developments Saved R4 Built recreation facilities - dual use Saved RS Mineral sites Saved R6 River Thames leisure uses Saved R7 Access to the River Thames Saved RS Chertsey Meads Saved R9 BasinQstoke Canal & Wey NaviQation Saved R10 Allotments Not saved R11 Hotels & Guiest Houises Saved R12 Runnymede Meadows Saved R13 Chertsey historic site Not saved R14 Camping & caravanning Not saved R1S Informal recreation e.g. walking Not saved R16 Amenity space standards Saved SV1 Land drainage Saved SV2 Flooding Saved SV2A Water quality Saved SV3 Telecommunications Saved SV4 Satellite dishes/antennae Saved C1 Community Infrastructure Provision Not saved C2 Day centres Not saved

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Schedule 2: Supplementary Planning Guidance and other existing local level policy guidance documents

5.3. The existing Supplementary Planning Guidance and other local level policy guidance documents listed in the schedule below are currently a material consideration in the determination of planning applications and in negotiating planning obligations.

Householder Guide SPG July 2003 H09, BE2

Trees Woodlands & Hedgerows July 2003 NE12, NE13, NE14 SPG Addlestone Town Centre September 1999 TC1 Strateg Surrey Design SPG January 2002 (Surrey LGA) BE2

Residential extensions and November 2004 GB6 Replacement Dwellings in the Green Belt SPG Shopfronts 1992 Design 2001 Local Plan Appendix BE2 guidelines G (former Chertsey Cons

Area leaflet 4/94 Shop Security (no date) April 2001 (Local Plan BE2

Appendix I Chertsey Conservation Area 2001 Local Plan Appendix J BE6 January 1998 Egham Conservation Area April 2001 (Local Plan BE6

Appendix J) SPG on Car Parking October Local Plan Appendix B MV9, MV10 2001 (this document has 3 appendices Affordable Housing SPG 13 December 2007 H04

Renewable Energy Interim February 2010 Advice Note not an SPG Planning Obligations SPG December 2007 Thames Basin Heaths SPA March 2007 (revised Habitats Directive and SPG 2008 November 2007 and SEP policy NRM6

November 2009) Housing sites Planning Brief August 2001 LP H06 (reserve SPG (Bridge Wharf, Chertsey, housing sites policy) St Ann's Heath, Virginia Water, Franklands Drive, Addlestone, Wick Road, En lefield Green

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Abbreviations

AMR= CIL= DCS = DPD= ELR = GBR= IDP= LDD = LDF = LOS= LPCS = LSS = NPPF = NRM= OSS= PDCS = PINS= PPG PPTS= RSS = SA= SAR= SCC= SCI= SEA= SEP= SFRA= SHLAA = SHMA= SPD =

SPG =

TAA= TBHSPA =

Annual Monitoring Report Community Infrastructure Levy Draft Charging Schedule Development Plan Document Employment Land Review Green Belt Review Infrastructure Delivery Plan Local Development Document Local Development Framework Local Development Scheme Local Plan Core Strategy Local Strategic Statement National Planning Policy Framework Natural Resource Management Open Space Study Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule Planning Inspectorate Planning Practice Guidance Planning Policy for Traveller Sites Regional Spatial Strategy (which for Runnymede is the South East Plan) Sustainability Appraisal Sustainability Appraisal Report Surrey County Council Statement of Community Involvement Strategic Environmental Assessment South East Plan Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment Strategic Housing Market Assessment Supplementary Planning Document (The national or regional planning policies for which the Council has provided additional local guidance) Supplementary Planning Guidance (additional guidance provided by the Council in support of adopted Local Plan policies) Travellers Accommodation Assessment Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Area

Key Staff resources involved in Local Plan Production

CHPES PSM PPO PSO GIS OM

Corporate Head of Planning and Environmental Services Policy & Strategy Manager Principal Planning Officer Policy and Strategy Team Officers Geographical Information Systems Development Management

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APPENDIX C PLANNING APPLICATIONS DETERMINED BY

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BUSINESS CENTRE MANAGER (PLANNING) ********************************************************

21st July- 8th August 2014

APP. NO. LOCATION AND PROPOSAL FOLLOWED BY DECISION

14/0529 Wayside, 1 Abbey Road, Virginia Water (Virginia Water) Demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a replacement 5 bedroom detached dwelling with integral garage DECISION: GRANT

14/0588 Hogsters Farm, Stroude Road, Egham (Thorpe) Proposed Lawful Development Certificate to establish whether planning permission is required for two storey rear extension and single storey side extension DECISION: GRANT CERTIFICATE OF PROPOSED LAWFULNESS

14/0726 23 Silver Birch Close, Woodham, Addlestone (Woodham) Proposed extensions to existing dwelling comprising of a part two story and part single storey rear extension, two storey front extension above existing garage and replacement front dormer window. DECISION: REFUSE

14/0727 27 Farleigh Road, New Haw, Addlestone (Woodham) Proposed rear extension with accommodation in the roofspace and conversion of remaining roof space into habitable accommodation with front dormer window DECISION: GRANT

14/0772 37 Howards Lane, Addlestone (Chertsey South/Rowtown) Proposed lawful development Certificate to establish whether planning permission is required for the erection of single storey rear extension with accommodation in the roof space DECISION: REFUSE CERTIFICATE OF PROPOSED LAWFULNESS

14/0778 37 Crockford Park Road, Addlestone (Addlestone Bourneside) Proposed replacement fence to the front of the property raising the height from 1.3 metres to 1.9 metres DECISION: REFUSE

14/0779 21 Bramley Close, Chertsey (Chertsey Meads) Certificate of proposed lawful development to establish whether planning permission is required for a single storey rear extension and porch to front of property DECISION: REFUSE CERTIFICATE OF PROPOSED LAWFULNESS

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14/0788

14/0790

14/0798

14/0799

14/0801

14/0804

14/0808

14/0814

14/0819

14/0822

31 B Avenue Road, Staines Upon Thames (Egham Hythe) Proposed erection of single storey building in the rear garden to provide space for office/art studio with mezzanine level storage above, garden storage area, and annex area with ground floor living space and mezzanine bed space DECISION: GRANT

8 Clarence Drive, Englefield Green (Englefield Green East) Re-modelling of existing dwelling, including two storey, first floor and single storey extensions, raising the roof, dormers and front gable. DECISION: GRANT

324 Woodham Lane, Addlestone (Woodham) Proposed lawful development Certificate to establish whether planning permission is required for rear extension DECISION: GRANT CERTIFICATE OF PROPOSED LAWFULNESS

Brook Lodge, Wick Road, Englefield Green (Englefield Green West) Erection of a single storey rear/side extension DECISION: GRANT

17 Furnival Close, Virginia Water (Virginia Water) Erection of a part two storey, part single storey rear extension DECISION: GRANT

19 Dudley Close, Addlestone (Addlestone North) Single storey rear extension and roof alterations to enable habitable accommodation at first floor level, with window on front elevation, Juliette balcony at rear and three rooflights on northern elevation DECISION: GRANT

Land to rear of 28 & 30 Bridge Road, Chertsey (Chertsey Meads/Chertsey St Anns) Minor material amendment to add dormer windows to front of garages on plots 1 & 2, and velux window on the rear roofslope and additional window on first floor flank (by varying condition 2 of planning permission ref RU.14/0143 DECISION: GRANT

81 Spinney Hill, Addlestone (Chertsey South/Rowtown) Erection of a single storey rear extension, part two storey part single storey side/rear extension, porch and mono-pitched canopy to front of property DECISION: GRANT

18 Roakes Avenue, Addlestone (Addlestone Bourneside) Conversion of existing house into two self-contained flats (comprising 1 no. x 3 bed and 1 no. x 2 bed) DECISION: REFUSE

Birchwood, Bourneside, Virginia Water (Virginia Water) Erection of a two storey replacement dwelling with basement following demolition of existing dwelling and attached garage DECISION: GRANT

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14/0827 52 Ongar Place, Addlestone (Chertsey South/Rowtown) Erection of a single storey side/rear extension DECISION: GRANT

14/0828 1 The Laurels, St Anns Hill Road, Chertsey (Chertsey St Anns) Erection of an extension to existing garage DECISION: GRANT

14/0829 Sentosa, Hamm Court, Addlestone, Weybridge (Addlestone Bourneside) Conversion of former garage into ancillary accommodation (bedroom annex) (retrospective) and proposed alterations to this bedroom annex comprising raising of floor level , roof alterations and associated fenestration alterations. DECISION: GRANT

14/0837 13 Moore Grove Crescent, Egham (Egham) Proposed erection of a two storey side extension, first floor rear addition above ground floor extension and a single storey front porch DECISION: GRANT

14/0838 28 Chapel Square, Virginia Water (Virginia Water) Erection of rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory DECISION: GRANT

14/0839 Oaktree Cottage, Ruxbury Road, Chertsey (Chertsey St Anns) Proposed erection of two storey side extension and detached garage to the front of the dwelling DECISION: GRANT

14/0843 49 Lynwood Avenue, Egham (Egham) Erection of a part two storey, part first floor rear extension DECISION: GRANT

14/0845 Castle Hill Farm, The Green, Englefield Green (Englefield Green West) Felling of two Sycamore trees in garden Of Castle Hill Farm, protected by TPO No. 168 DECISION: GRANT WORKS TO TREE COVERED BY TPO

14/0849 30 Drill Hall Road, Chertsey (Chertsey Meads) Single storey rear extension DECISION: GRANT

14/0851 11 Western Avenue, Thorpe, Egham (Thorpe) Proposed lawful development Certificate to establish whether planning permission is required for a single storey rear extension DECISION: REFUSE CERTIFICATE OF PROPOSED LAWFULNESS

14/0852 356 Green Lane, Chertsey (Chertsey Meads) Retrospective planning permission for the erection of a single storey side extension DECISION: GRANT

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14/0856

14/0857

14/0858

14/0868

14/0871

14/0873

14/0874

14/0877

14/0880

14/0882

Seven Pines, Lake Road, Virginia Water (Virginia Water) Erection of a two storey replacement dwelling with basement, served by a vehicular access ramp and the erection of detached security lodge to front of new dwelling, following demolition of the existing dwelling and some detached outbuildings. DECISION: GRANT

24 Riverside, Egham (Egham) Proposed single store side/rear extension and loft conversion including raised ridge height and three dormer windows (One with Balcony) on the riverside and two dormer windows 3 roof lights on the rear. DECISION: GRANT

Dunnottar, Stuart Way, Virginia Water (Virginia Water) Existing lawful development certificate to establish whether planning permission is required for a two storey ear extension DECISION: REFUSE CERTIFICATE OF EXISTING LAWFULNESS

46 Pooley Green Road, Egham (Egham Hythe) Erection of dormer window extensions on both side roof elevations DECISION: REFUSE

101 Crockford Park Road, Addlestone (Addlestone Bourneside) Erection of a single storey rear infill extension DECISION: GRANT

44 Corby Drive, Englefield Green (Englefield Green West) Proposed side/rear single storey extension DECISION: GRANT

11 Bourne Road, Virginia Water (Virginia Water) Proposed two storey front and two storey side/rear extension and single storey rear extensions DECISION: GRANT

60 Wendover Road, Staines Upon Thames (Egham Hythe) Proposed lawful development certificate to establish whether planning permission is required for a loft conversion and dormer window on side elevation DECISION: GRANT CERTIFICATE OF PROPOSED LAWFULNESS

121 Warwick Avenue, Egham (Thorpe) Certificate of proposed lawful development to establish whether planning permission is required for a single storey rear extension DECISION: REFUSE CERTIFICATE OF PROPOSED LAWFULNESS

43 Wordsworth Road, Addlestone (Addlestone Bourneside) Proposed lawful development Certificate to establish whether planning permission is required for single storey extension DECISION: GRANT CERTIFICATE OF PROPOSED LAWFULNESS

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14/0883

14/0885

14/0888

14/0891

14/0892

14/0896

14/0900

Former DERA North Site, Chobham Lane, Longcross, Chertsey (Virginia Water) Consultation by Surrey Heath Borough Council for the approval of first Reserved Matters parcel (Ecological parcels) pursuant to application 05/0548 (Surrey Heath reference) (Outline application for development comprising up to 113,434 sq.m of built floorspace (in total) including: business premises (Class 81 use); with supporting retail and cafe/restaurant facilities (Class A 1 and A3 use), childcare facilities (Class D1 use), leisure facilities (Class D2 use) and decked vehicle parking. Development also to include demolition of buildings, removal of hardstanding; creation of ecological habitat areas; creation of general amenity areas; creation of landscaped areas; new and improved site access for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; new and improved links between the site and existing public highways network; vehicle parking (up to 3,079 spaces); cycle parking; drainage works including a pumping station for foul drainage and storage ponds for surface water drainage; bin stores; electricity substation; and associated engineering operations. All such development shall accord with the application plans and development parameters contained herein) and approval of condition 3 which requires approval of an Ecological Management Plan DECISION: NO OBJECTION

Rodwell Farm Nursing Home & adj. horticultural nursery land, Rowtown, Addlestone (Chertsey South/Rowtown) . Proposed variation in the wording of planning condition 8 (bat survey) under planning application RU.13/0847 to allow the bat survey and any associated mitigation measures to be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority prior to the demolition of the existing care home. DECISION: GRANT ·

Development at 1 Farleigh Road, New Haw, Addlestone (Woodham) Erection of new vehicular and pedestrian entrance gates with associated pillars DECISION: GRANT

25 Cabrera Avenue, Virginia Water (Virginia Water) Erection of single storey side and rear extension with accommodation in the roof area DECISION: GRANT

31 Trumps Green Avenue, Virginia Water (Virginia Water) Replacement of existing roof, including dormers and rooflights, to provide habitable accommodation in the roof space DECISION: GRANT

16 St George's Road, Addlestone (Addlestone North) Erection of a part two storey, part single storey rear extension DECISION: GRANT

Sue Ryder Care, 66 High Street, Egham (Egham) Advertisement consent for the display of one fascia sign and window vinyl to front of property and one fascia sign to rear DECISION: GRANT

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14/0903

14/0904

14/0907

14/0910

14/0911

14/0914

14/0927

14/0928

14/0930

14/0931

39 The Precinct, High Street, Egham (Egham) Installation of two new shop windows facing into the pedestrian link to Egham High Street DECISION: GRANT

Houseboat GB Vision, Laleham Reach, Chertsey (Chertsey St Anns) Erection of a detached summerhouse/garden room, formation of timber decked area and new perimeter fence DECISION: GRANT

39 Linden Close, Addlestone (Woodham) Erection of a single storey rear extension and conversion of loft to habitable accommodation, including hip to gable and rear dormer extensions (amendment to planning permission RU.14/0352) DECISION: GRANT

17 Sandhills Lane, Virginia Water (Virginia Water) First floor extension over existing side extension and erection of a single storey rear extension DECISION: REFUSE

Cambria, Knowle Grove, Virginia Water (Virginia Water) Proposed erection of a two storey replacement dwelling following demolition of the existing building. DECISION: GRANT

21-23 Victoria Street, Englefield Green (Englefield Green East) Conversion of part of the rear of the retail (Class A2) shop premises at No.23 Victoria Street, into self-contained studio flat. (Amended description) DECISION: GRANT

Ivy Cottage, Herrings Lane, Chertsey (Chertsey St Anns/Foxhills) Extension to kitchen DECISION: GRANT

82 Hare Hill, Addlestone (Chertsey South/Rowtown) Proposed lawful development Certificate to establish whether planning permission is required for the conversion of existing garage into habitable accommodation including replacement of garage door with new front window DECISION: GRANT CERTIFICATE OF PROPOSED LAWFULNESS

Summerhill, Anningsley Park, Guildford Road, Ottershaw (Foxhills) Demolition of existing dwelling and paddock and erection of replacement two storey dwelling and detached open fronted car port DECISION: GRANT

59a Hare Hill, Addlestone (Chertsey South/Rowtown) Conversion of garage into habitable accommodation and replacement of garage door with a hanging bow window) DECISION: GRANT

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14/0932

14/0933

14/0934

14/0936

14/0947

14/0951

14/0953

14/0955

14/0965

14/0967

14/0976

59A Hare Hill, Addlestone (Chertsey South/Rowtown) Removal of planning condition 13 of RU.95/0486 (in order to use all of property as residential C3 home without any retail use). DECISION: GRANT

1 Crockford Park Road, Addlestone (Addlestone Bourneside) Felling of one Horse Chestnut tree in garden of 1 Crockford Park Road, Addlestone - tree protected by TPO No. 15 DECISION: GRANT WORKS TO TREE COVERED BY TPO

14 Wendley Drive, Addlestone (Woodham) Certificate of proposed lawful development to establish whether planning permission is required for a rear dormer window and one additional rooflights in front elevation DECISION: GRANT CERTIFICATE OF PROPOSED LAWFULNESS

81 High Street, Egham (Egham) Proposed works to trees in conservation area DECISION: NO OBJECTION TO TREE WORK IN CONSERVATION AREA

3 Scotland Bridge Road, New Haw, Addlestone (Woodham) Proposed erection of conservatory to rear of property DECISION: GRANT

St Merryn Copse, Chobham Road, Ottershaw, Chertsey (Foxhills) Proposed 3 bedroom single storey dwelling, stables, barn and garage following demolition of existing accommodation and stabling DECISION: GRANT

12A Sandhills Lane, Virginia Water (Virginia Water) Proposed lawful development Certificate to establish whether planning permission is required for single storey side extension DECISION: GRANT CERTIFICATE OF PROPOSED LAWFULNESS

26 Parsonage Road, Englefield Green (Englefield Green East) Proposed lawful development Certificate to establish whether planning permission is required for loft conversion and side dormer window DECISION: GRANT CERTIFICATE OF PROPOSED LAWFULNESS

48 Scotland Bridge Road, Addlestone (Woodham) Proposed rear conservatory DECISION: GRANT

The Otter, Guildford road, Chertsey (Foxhills) Advertisement consent for the display of two internally illuminated post signs, one internally illuminated fascia sign, non- illuminated lettering, one lantern and an LED strip light DECISION: GRANT

1 Bascombe Close, Egham (Thorpe) Works to Cedar tree in front garden of No. 1 Bascombe Close - tree protected by TPO No. 386 DECISION: REFUSE WORKS TO TREE COVERED BY TPO

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14/1002

14/1020

14/1028

The Laurels, Barley Mow Road, Englefield Green (Englefield Green East) Application to vary conditions 2 and 4 of planning permission RU.13/1145 (Erection of a detached garage with car port) to change materials to facing brickwork, enclose car port with additional garage door and include a door and window to the south-west elevation DECISION: GRANT

15 Station Approach, Virginia Water (Virginia Water) Proposed change of use from retail (Class A1) to office use (Class 81), proposed single storey rear extension and proposed change of the shop front DECISION: GRANT

59-72 Claremont Road, Staines Upon Thames (Egham Hythe) Replacement of existing timber windows and doors to aluminium double glazed units and replacement of timber fascia boards and soffits to uPVC and replacement of uPVC rainwater goods like for like. Styles and colours of windows, doors and fascias and soffits to match existing. DECISION: GRANT

64 Abbey Road, Chertsey (Chertsey Meads) Proposed lawful development Certificate to establish whether planning permission is required for a rear 'L' shaped dormer window DECISION: GRANT

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