Planning Committee Minutes – 13th July 2021

Erection of single storey side extension

·         Cllr Flooks proposed, Cllr Capel seconded no objection.   Unanimously agreed.  Clerk to take forward.

Clerk

Erection of single storey rear extension

·         Cllr Flooks proposed, Cllr Oborn seconded no comments.   Unanimously agreed.  Clerk to take forward.

Clerk

Erection of conservatory to rear elevation and garden/outbuilding in rear garden

·         Cllr Flooks proposed, Cllr Oborn seconded no objection.  Unanimously agreed.  Clerk to take forward.

Clerk

Assorted tree works

·         Cllr Capel proposed, Cllr Oborn seconded deferral to the BDBC tree officer.  Unanimously agreed.  Clerk to take forward.

Clerk

None.

These were noted.

The applicant has submitted a lengthy document in response to the comments from statutory consultees and members of the public.  However, it is the view of Bramley Parish Council that this document does little to alter any of the PCs original objections to the proposals.  A further letter has been submitted to BDBC restating the Parish Council’s concerns, and supporting Cllr Simon Mahaffey’s comments on the response document.  Cllr Flooks proposed ratifying the contents of the PC letter, Cllr Oborn seconded, unanimously agreed.  Clerk to continue to monitor the application for updates.

Update on Battery Installation application (21/00349/FUL)

This application was due to be discussed at the BDBC Development Control Committee meeting on 21^st July but has subsequently been withdrawn from the agenda due to concerns raised by Highways to the transport plan.  The Clerk has already requested a speaking slot for the Parish Council when it is finally considered at DCC.

It appears that Thames Water has costed the installation of a separate pumped main from Bramley No.1 SPS direct to Sherfield-on-Loddon Sewage Treatment Works (STW) and has found it prohibitively expensive.  They are reviewing an alternative option that would involve passing forward more flow downstream of Bramley No.1 SPS and upsizing some of the network.  This solution would need to include increasing the pump rate at Sherfield-on-Loddon STW to ensure it doesn’t cause additional problems in the network, specifically at Willowtree Cottage.

·         Lights at Clift Meadow – the original solar powered lighting Persimmon proposed has now become obsolete, so they come up with an alternative.  The lighting would only come on during the hours of darkness, and then only if someone were using the path.  The lifespan of the solar batteries is 5 years+, and replacements are currently £206+VAT.  The Clerk has replied with a number of queries, to which we have received an initial reply and expect a fuller reply in due course.

·         Replacement planting – it is anticipated that this will be done in the next planting season, and should be complete by November 2021.

·         Highways s.278 issues – Persimmon have confirmed that the work will be carried out as designed now that HCC has agreed it.  There will be a delay since Persimmon are now using a different contractor and there has been some issues with the handover, but the new contractor is expected to shortly make an application for a temporary traffic regulation order to allow the works on Minchens Lane to resume as the narrow nature of the road will require a closure for the duration.  Clerk to query which drawings and design they will be working to.

·         Clift Meadow path – Persimmon’s new contractor has been asked to look at raising the path as now requested, to take it out of the surface water during very heavy rainfall.  Persimmon will update the PC further once they have more information.

·         Allotments – a water trough is being installed (if not already), and Persimmon have agreed the supply of topsoil if required.  Persimmon have again repeated that perimeter security fencing and lockable gates for the car park are not part of the design for this development.  The lease is still with Persimmon’s solicitors for action, but no reply has been forthcoming to date.

Persimmon has stated that all works/planting/path etc will be done by the end of November 2021 as the back stop.  They have acknowledged that they have failed to achieve targets previously, but this will not continue to be the case.

Clerk

Meeting closed at 7.41pm

Single storey front extension.

No objection

T1 Silver birch: Prune

Defer to tree officer

Part Garage Conversion and new link to existing Kitchen

No objection, comments

T1, T2, T3 – Western Red Cedars: prune.

Variation of Section 106 agreement attached to 14/01075/OUT to enable the transfer of the Equipped play area, northern kick about and southern kick about areas to the existing management company instead of the Parish Council

Installation of renewable led energy generating station, comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic solar arrays, battery-based electricity storage containers together with substation, inverter/ transformer stations, site accesses, internal access tracks, security measures, access gates, other ancillary infrastructure, landscaping biodiversity enhancements including a Forest School, associated car parking and Nature Area

Variation of Section 106 agreement to modify the mortgagee in possession clause

Installation of a battery storage facility with associated works

Erection of 1no. dwelling and associated parking

Conversion of ground floor from tanning studio (sui-generis) and barber shop (A1) to 1 no. two-bed flat and a E(a) (retail) unit

Change of use of land to rear of 24 and 26 Taylor Drive and part of 22 Taylor Drive from amenity land to residential including planting of new hedge and erection of new 2m high fence

T1 Oak: prune

T2 Oak: prune

Erection of 1 no. 4 bed dwelling and detached garage following demolition of existing agricultural building

Conversion of loft to habitable space, including extension of existing hipped roof and addition of roof lights to the front and rear elevations

T1 Beech: prune

Erection of a single storey front extension and dormer windows

Conversion of existing car-port section of existing dwelling into habitable accommodation. Removal of dormer windows and installation of new dormer windows. Alterations to existing rooflight positions

Erection of detached garage