Agenda and minutes
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Contact: Joss Butler Email: joss.butler@surreycc.gov.uk
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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 John Robini and Jonathan Hulley. |
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MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 26 June 2024. 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 5 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 6 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: Two Member questions were submitted by Cllr Catherine Powell. The questions and responses were published within a supplementary agenda on 24 September 2024.
In regard to her first question, Cllr Powell thanked the Chairman and officers for the response and asked for clarification on which statutory agency was responsible for identifying and mitigating groundwater flood risk, as well as evaluating surface water flood risks, particularly in areas with hills and valleys. Officers explained that surface water flooding would fall under the responsibility of the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), which would act as a consultee on matters related to surface water, drainage, or the mitigation of surface water flooding issues. Regarding groundwater flooding, officers noted that this would likely fall under the remit of the Environment Agency, the LLFA, and specialist consultees.
In regard to her second question, Cllr Powell acknowledged the comment in the responses about the importance of a system being subject to a robust maintenance regime, as opposed to one that is not maintainable, and requested if this could be discussed offline.
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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: There were none. |
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Outline application for the erection of part 1, 4, 5 and 6 storey building for extra care accommodation, comprising self-contained apartments, staff and communal facilities, and associated parking with access from St Annes Drive and Noke Drive. Appearance and landscaping reserved. Additional documents: Minutes: This item was withdrawn. |
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Outline application for the erection of a part single storey, part 3 storey building (with additional basement) for extra care accommodation, comprising self-contained apartments, staff and communal facilities and associated parking, including new vehicle access from Barley Mow Road. Appearance and landscaping reserved. Additional documents: Minutes: Officers: Dawn Horton-Baker, Planning Development Team Manager James Lehane, Principal Transport Development Planning Officer
Officer introduction:
Speakers:
Carol Bell spoke on behalf of the applicant and made the following points:
Members noted that the drainage ditch immediately outside would be maintained. Officers added that details related to access, including drainage, were due to be submitted subject to a full technical approvals process.
In relation to the elevations and external treatment, the Chairman suggested that it would be beneficial to be informed about the materials proposed for use. Officers clarified that, given the site's proximity to the conservation area, planning officers would consult with the council’s heritage team to ensure the materials selected were suitable and in keeping with the surrounding area. The speaker added that they were fully aware of the Runnymede design code and the proximity of the heritage area,
The Local Member, Cllr Marisa Health, was registered to speak but was unable to attend due to an emergency.
Key points raised during the discussion:
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On 11 September 2019, the Planning and Regulatory Committee approved planning application Ref. RE18/02667/CON for the retention and extension of an existing well site, HH1 and HH2 wells, and vehicular access to allow: the drilling of four new hydrocarbon wells and one water reinjection well; the construction of a process and storage area and tanker loading facility; new boundary fencing; well maintenance workovers and sidetrack drilling; and ancillary development enabling the production of hydrocarbons from six wells, for a period of 25 years at Horse Hill well site, Horse Hill, Hookwood, Horley, Surrey RH6 0HN. The planning permission was issued on 27 September 2019.
A claim for judicial review was subsequently submitted by a Surrey resident on behalf of the Weald Action Group. The claim was considered by the High Court and the Court of Appeal, both of which concluded that the County Council acted lawfully in not considering the downstream carbon emissions from the oil produced at the site.
The resident was then granted permission to take the matter to the Supreme Court where it was heard on 21st and 22nd June 2023. The judgement was handed down on 20th June 2024. The Supreme Court decided, by a majority of 3 to 2, that the County Council acted unlawfully by not considering the indirect, downstream emissions of the oil when burnt.
This report provides the details of the outcome of the decision of the Supreme Court and the implications for the Council.
Additional documents: Minutes: Officers: Caroline Smith, Planning Group Manager
Key points raised during the discussion:
Actions / further information to be provided:
None.
Resolved:
The Committee noted the outcome of the claim for judicial review and that the planning permission granted in September 2019 has now been quashed. The application will return to Planning and Regulatory Committee for determination in due course. |
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Planning & Regulatory Committee will be on 30 October 2024. Additional documents: Minutes: The date of the next meeting was noted. |