Agenda and minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND SUBSTITUTIONS
To receive any apologies for absence and notices of substitutions under Standing Order 41. Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Mary Angell. Yvonna Lay substituted for Mary Angell. |
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MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 6 February 2020. Additional documents: Minutes: The Minutes were approved as an accurate record of the previous meeting. |
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PETITIONS
To receive any petitions from members of the public in accordance with Standing Order 84 (please see note below). Additional documents: Minutes: There were none. |
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PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
To answer any questions received from local government electors within Surrey in accordance with Standing Order 85 (please see note below). Additional documents: Minutes: There were none. |
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MEMBERS' QUESTION TIME
To answer any questions received from Members of the Council in accordance with Standing Order 68. Additional documents: Minutes: There were none. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS
All Members present are required to declare, at this point in the meeting or as soon as possible thereafter (i) Any disclosable pecuniary interests and / or (ii) Other interests arising under the Code of Conduct in respect of any item(s) of business being considered at this meeting NOTES: · Members are reminded that they must not participate in any item where they have a disclosable pecuniary interest · As well as an interest of the Member, this includes any interest, of which the Member is aware, that relates to the Member’s spouse or civil partner (or any person with whom the Member is living as a spouse or civil partner) · Members with a significant personal interest may participate in the discussion and vote on that matter unless that interest could be reasonably regarded as prejudicial.
Additional documents: Minutes: Andrew Povey declared a non-pecuniary interest as a trustee of the Surrey Hills Society.
Edward Hawkins declared that he had received a number of letters from residents relating to item 7 on the agenda and confirmed that no responses were sent. The Chairman noted that this was likely to be the case for the whole Committee. |
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The construction, operation and decommissioning of a well site for the exploration and appraisal of hydrocarbon minerals from one exploratory borehole (Loxley-1) and one side - track borehole (Loxley-1z) for a temporary period of three years involving the siting of plant and equipment, the construction of a new access track, a new highway junction with High Loxley Road, highway improvements at the junction of High Loxley Road and Dunsfold Road and the erection of a boundary fence and entrance gates with restoration to agriculture.
Due to the Covid-19 situation, planning site visits are not able to take place therefore footage of this site can be accessed on the webcasting portal which can be accessed here (select the Resources tab):
https://surreycc.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/491303
Please note, as this meeting is being held on Monday 29 June 2020, any representations received after 12.00 noon on the last working day before committee, Friday 26 June 2020, may not be taken into account at the meeting.
Additional documents: Minutes: Officers:
David Maxwell, Senior Planning Officer Caroline Smith, Interim Planning Group Manager Stephen Jenkins, Interim Planning Development Manager Richard Cooper, Transport Development Planning Officer Nancy El-Shatoury, Principal Lawyer Joss Butler, Committee Manager
Speakers:
Sarah Goodwin made representations in objection to the application. The speech presented to the Committee is attached to these minutes as Annex 1.
Tom Gordon made representations in objection to the application. The speech presented to the Committee is attached to these minutes as Annex 2.
The Chairman was informed that the live stream of the meeting had stopped and therefore adjourned the meeting from 10:47am to 10:47am when it was resumed. The Chairman asked Tom Gordon to repeat his representation in objection to the application.
Ashley Herman made representations in objection to the application. The speech presented to the Committee is attached to these minutes as Annex 3.
Chris Britton made representations in objection to the application. The speech presented to the Committee is attached to these minutes as Annex 4.
John Gray made representations in objection to the application. The speech presented to the Committee is attached to these minutes as Annex 5.
The Chairman was informed that the live stream of the meeting had intermittently stopped and therefore adjourned the meeting from 11:11am to 11:28am to allow officers to investigate the issue. Once the meeting was resumed, the Chairman asked John Gray to repeat his representation in objection to the application and Nigel Moore to restart his response.
The Planning Agent / Applicant, Nigel Moore, Matt Cartwright and Stephen Sanderson made the following comments in response:
· That the remoteness of the site was key to mitigating noise, sounds or air emissions and that the wellsite would be enclosed by new native tree planting and areas of rewilding. · That there would be no more than 10 Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) per day which would add up to one HGV movement per hour and Banksman would be used where possible. During construction and movement of a drilling rig, temporary traffic lights would be used with wait times of up to 90 seconds. · No HGVs would be used on a Saturday afternoon, Sunday or bank holiday which meant that High Loxley road would be kept free for any events at High Billinghurst Farm. · That County Planning Officers find the proposal acceptable as outlined in the report. · That exploration at Loxley would help the United Kingdom to rein in overextended supply chains and return vital raw materials needed for the country’s economy. · That achieving net-zero emissions in 2050 required economic resilience in 2020 which would only come if British businesses were backed. · That the same construction techniques and site operations used at the Horse Hill Well Site would be used at Loxley. · Local residents had been briefed on the planned activities and environmental practices of UKOG and that the site would be fully restored at the end of the planning period. The Chairman was informed that the live stream of the meeting had stopped and therefore adjourned the ... view the full minutes text for item 7/20 |
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Change of use to a waste transfer station and recycling facility (sui generis) for the receipt and treatment of mixed, dry, non-hazardous household, industrial and commercial and construction, demolition and excavation waste, including the demolition of the existing building at Unit 11 and the erection of a steel portal framed building, picking station, storage bays and boundary fencing.
Due to the Covid-19 situation, planning site visits are not able to take place therefore footage of this site can be accessed on the webcasting portal which can be accessed here (select the Resources tab):
https://surreycc.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/491303
Please note, as this meeting is being held on Monday 29 June 2020, any representations received after 12.00 noon on the last working day before committee, Friday 26 June 2020, may not be taken into account at the meeting.
Additional documents: Minutes: Officers: Katie Rayner, Senior Planning Officer Abigail Solway, Transport Development Planning Officer Nancy El-Shatoury, Principal Lawyer Joss Butler, Committee Manager
Speakers:
John Tadros made representations in objection to the application. The following key points were made:
Michael Stallard made representations in objection to the application. The speech which was presented to the Committee is attached to these minutes as annex 14.
On behalf of the applicant, David Young, Peter Todd and Billy Clark made the following comments in response:
The Local Member, Tim Oliver, was unable to ... view the full minutes text for item 8/20 |
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Installation of temporary buildings comprising two double classroom units and a staff administration unit, a temporary pedestrian access gate, a temporary vehicular access gate, temporary fencing and temporary reinforced gravel surface.
Please note, as this meeting is being held on Monday 29 June 2020, any representations received after 12.00 noon on the last working day before committee, Friday 26 June 2020, may not be taken into account at the meeting.
Additional documents: Minutes: Officers: Dawn Horton-Baker, Principal Planning Officer Charlie Cruise, Senior Transport Development Planning Officer Nancy El-Shatoury, Principal Lawyer Joss Butler, Committee Manager
Speakers: Nicholas Wooding, local Resident, made representations in objection to the application. The following key points were made:
Key points raised during the discussion:
1. Dawn Horton-Baker, Principal Planning Officer, introduced the report and provided a brief summary. Members noted that the application was for the Installation of temporary buildings comprising two double classroom units and a staff administration unit, a temporary pedestrian access gate, a temporary vehicular access gate, temporary fencing and temporary reinforced gravel surface. Members noted further details on the application which were outlined in the report. 2. Members asked for clarification on the main disadvantages to residents for the proposal. Officers stated that the residents were concerned that parents would use the private road to drop off pupils at the pedestrian access. Officers further stated that Surrey County Council did not have the power to prevent access down the private road however the council is promoting that the school has active management of pupils and staff to ensure the private road is not used for dropping off. 3. Members asked whether residents could use a gate to prevent cars using the private road. Officers confirmed that the road was a private road however it had public footpath rights therefore could not prevent pedestrians. In regards to placing a gate, officers said this would likely that only the road owner could take action against trespassers. 4. Officers confirmed that the school contractor had stated that they would monitor the use of the lane for the duration of the temporary period. Officers further stated that there was a condition for the permanent application to have a full travel plan. For the current proposal, the school would be providing a management man to look at managing the problems which have been identified by the residents. A council officer would monitor this and encourage compliance. 5. The Chairman stated that from his experience as a school governor it was important for the school to be immediately clear on any travel management plans. Officers highlighted that ... view the full minutes text for item 9/20 |
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The committee is asked to consider whether or not to remove the land the subject of this application from the commons register.
Please note, as this meeting is being held on Monday 29 June 2020, any representations received after 12.00 noon on the last working day before committee, Friday 26 June 2020, may not be taken into account at the meeting.
Additional documents: Minutes: Officers: Helen Gilbert, Commons Registration Officer Judith Shephard, Lawyer Joss Butler, Committee Manager
Speakers:
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Key points raised during the discussion:
1. Helen Gilbert, Commons Registration Officer, introduced the report and provided Members with a brief summary. Members noted that the Committee was asked to consider whether or not to remove the land outlined in the report subject of the application from the commons register. Further details on the application were noted and outlined in the officer’s report.
Resolved:
The Committee unanimously agreed that:
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Planning & Regulatory Committee will be on 16 July 2020. Additional documents: Minutes: The date of the next meeting was noted at 20 August 2020. |