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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND SUBSTITUTIONS
To receive any apologies for absence and notices of substitutions under Standing Order 40. Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Richard Wilson and Margaret Hicks. |
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MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 7 December 2016. Additional documents: Minutes: The Minutes were approved as an accurate record of the previous meeting.
It was noted that the resolution of Minute 155/16 had been amended to read: ‘That application MO/2016/0981 – Land at Bury Hill Wood, off Coldharbour Lane, Holmwood, Surrey RH5 6HN was approved subject to informatives and reasons set out in the report.’
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PETITIONS
To receive any petitions from members of the public in accordance with Standing Order 65 (please see note 7 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 66 (please see note 8 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 47. Additional documents: Minutes: There were none. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS
To receive any declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests from Members in respect of any item to be considered at the meeting.
Notes: · In line with the Relevant Authorities (Disclosable Pecuniary Interests) Regulations 2012, declarations may relate to the interest of the member, or the member’s spouse or civil partner, or a person with whom the member is living as husband or wife, or a person with whom the member is living as if they were civil partners and the member is aware they have the interest. · Members need only disclose interests not currently listed on the Register of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests. · Members must notify the Monitoring Officer of any interests disclosed at the meeting so they may be added to the Register. · Members are reminded that they must not participate in any item where they have a disclosable pecuniary interest. Additional documents: Minutes: There were none. |
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WA/2016/1793 - Lindon Farm, Rosemary Lane, Alfold, Surrey GU6 8EU
Construction of supported living accommodation for adults with autism and high support needs within Use Class C3(b) comprising; a block of 5 self-contained units with overnight staff accommodation, a 3 unit shared accommodation block with overnight staff accommodation, a 2 unit shared accommodation block, activity centre including ancillary office and staff facilities, car parking, exercise areas and associated landscaping, following demolition of existing dwelling, piggeries and open sided barn.
Additional documents: Minutes: Officers: Alex Sanders, Principal Planning Officer Caroline Smith, Transport Development Planning Manager Nancy El-Shatoury, Principal Solicitor
Key points raised during the discussion:
1. Officers introduced the report and informed the Committee that the application proposed the construction of a supported living accommodation for adults with autism and high support needs. A brief summery of the proposal was provided in which it was confirmed that both Waverley Borough Council and Alford Parish Council supported the application but showed concern over issues with the location of the site. Officers asked the Committee to permit the application subject to conditions. 2. A Member expressed concern with the comments raised by Waverly Borough Council as they believed that the location of the site had no major impact on resident experience. It was stressed that the planning conclusions raised in the comments may be out of date and should be reconsidered. 3. Members of the Committee were very pleased with the application as supported living accommodation for adults with autism and high support needs was needed in Surrey. It was questioned if the rural location of the development was essential. Officers stated that it did not need to be in a rural location although the open space and conditions in the area were ideal. 4. It was questioned if the travel statement included in the report was adequate for the application in which Officers confirmed that due to the nature of the application a travel statement would suffice. 5. A Member asked if there were plans to expand the development at a later date in which Officers confirmed that there were currently no plans.
The resolution of the Committee was unanimous
Resolved: That application WA/2016/1793 - Lindon Farm, Rosemary Lane, Alfold, Surrey GU6 8EU was permitted subject to conditions and reasons set out in the report.
Actions/further information to be provided:
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This report seeks approval to publish a Notice of Intention to make a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for Byways Open to All Traffic Nos. 507 (parts of) & 509 (Albury) and 507 & 517 (Wonersh). The BOATs are also classified as ‘D’ roads 223 and 215. It would be usual to take rights of way cases to the Local Area Committee, however, because it would involve two committees the proposal is brought to this committee in accordance with the Surrey Code of Best Practice in Rights of Way Procedures.
Additional documents: Minutes: Officers: Daniel Williams, Countryside Access Officer Caroline Smith, Transport Development Planning Manager Nancy El-Shatoury, Principal Solicitor
Key points raised during the discussion:
1. The Countryside Access Officer introduced the report and gave the Committee a summery of the details included in the report. It was stated that the report sought approval to publish a notice of intention to make a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for byways open to all traffic (BOAT) Nos. 507 (parts of) & 509 (Albury) and 507 & 517 (Wonersh). It was noted that after the publication of the notice of intention, there was a 21 day period in which residents could raise objections. 2. It was highlighted to the Committee that the reasons for the item to be considered by the Planning and Regulatory Committee was because the area proposed crossed more than one district/borough. 3. A Member expressed that they were pleased with the TRO as residents faced problems with flooding in the area and that the order would be a step in the right direction in addressing the issue. 4. A Member of the Committee raised concern with the dangers of allowing motorbikes to use the road as the report showed limited space for pedestrians and motorbikes to pass safely. The Countryside Access Officer explained that although there was certainly a small space, it was officers opinion that a walker and motorbike could pass safely, with care. Further discussion was had in which it was raised that a motorbike could potentially speed in the area if given the opportunity and the further dangers this would have on other road users. Officers were asked to consider resubmitting the application with added considerations although this was not deemed feasible as it would require further consultation. Members continued to stress their concern around the safety of road users as a consequence of motorbikes having access to the road. 5. A discussion around the safety element being taking into consideration when creating TROs on BOATs and if this was an opportunity to explore the safety aspects of future TRO reports. The Chairman agreed to send a letter, on behalf of the Committee, to the Countryside Access Team regarding the presentation of safety issues in future reports. 6. There was also general discussion around the lack of maintenance of BOATs in Surrey for which there was very little funding. The Chairman agreed to write to the Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning regarding the Committee’s concerns.
Resolved:
1. That grounds for making a TRO as outlined were met across parts of the routes consulted upon, and a Notice of Intention to make an Order should be published only for Byways Open to All Traffic Nos. 507 (part of) & 509 (Albury) and 507 & 517 (Wonersh) to prevent damage to the road and to avoid danger to persons or other traffic using the routes as shown in red on Drawing Number 3/1/52/H31a (Annex 2 to the report).
2. Where significant (and relevant) objections were received ... view the full minutes text for item 165/16 |
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Enforcement and Monitoring Update Report
This report covers the period from 15 June 2016 to 30 November 2016
Additional documents: Minutes: Officers: Alan Stones, Planning Development Team Manager
Key points raised during the discussion:
Resolved: That the report be noted.
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Planning & Regulatory Committee will be on 22 February 2017. Additional documents: Minutes: The date of the next meeting was noted. |