EAST WITTERING & BRACKLESHAM PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD ON 12 MAY 2009 IN THE PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE, WITTERING WALK
PRESENT: Planning Committee Members
Councillors: Cllr. G. Breeze (Chairman)
Cllr. C. Munday (Vice Chairman)
Cllr. R. Lowe
Cllr. B. Lambert
IN ATTENDANCE: Mrs. L. Wright
District Councillor Peter Clementson
APOLOGIES: None
P09.36 Declarations of Interest. None.
P09.37 Minutes of the last meeting.
The minutes of the meeting held on 14 April 2009 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
P09.38 Matters Arising from the last meeting. None.
P09.39 Public Questions. None.
P09.40 New Planning Applications.
The Committee had NO OBJECTION to the following applications:
P09.40.1 EWB/09/01256/DOM. Mr Barry Couchman. Barn Cottage Barn Walk EW. Proposed ground and attic floor extension together with new dormer, new chimney and re roof existing dormers. Balcony and porch to front.
P09.40.2 EWB/09/01253/DOM. Mr M Polehill. Kimsea Kimbridge Road EW. Loft conversion and side extension.
P09.40.3 EWB/09/01305/DOM Mr ASA Williams. Wayside Cottage Longlands Road EW. Side two storey and rear single storey extensions combined with alterations to existing rear dormers and new front and rear dormers.
P09.40.4 EWB/09/01409/DOM Mr Paul Cohen Salthaven Longlands Road EW. Ground floor front, rear and side extension, front dormer window to roof.
P09.40.5 EWB/09/00457/FUL. Mr B C Warnett. Clayton Farm Cottage 1 Clayton Lane Bracklesham.Garage for replacement dwelling. (Dwelling approved under EWB/08/04825/FUL).
P09.40.5 EWB/09/00670/DOM. Mr And Mrs McGuiness. Sealink 1 Beech Avenue Bracklesham. Ground floor extension to rear.
The Committee had NO OBJECTION but COMMENTED on the following application:
P09.40.6 EWB/09/01403/FUL. Mr C Kings St Martins West Bracklesham Drive Bracklesham. Remove top 300mm of existing roof of Plot 2. Amendments to Planning Permission EW/07/02504/FUL.
Comment: The Committee assume that the correct 300mm will be removed.
The Committee OBJECTED to the following application:
P09.40.7 EWB/09/01188/DOM Mr Ben White. La Paz West Bracklesham Drive Bracklesham. Demolition of existing garage and construction of garden room, garage and carport.
Reasons: The proposed development by reason of its siting and bulk would be overbearing to neighbouring properties. The proximity to the site boundaries would lead to an unacceptable level of overlooking.
The Committee considers this proposed development to be tantamount to the creation of a new dwelling on a backland plot. The proposed building would appear cramped in its setting due to its size, mass and appearance, which is over development of the plot and would have a detrimental impact on the visual amenity of the street scene and character of the locality.
This Committee feels that the reasons for refusal remain the same as the previous application EWB/07/03589/DOM.
The Committee deferred its decision on the following application until the next meeting:
P09.40.8 EWB/09/01542/FUL. Ms Penny Shaw. Woodstock 43 Shore Road EW. A new 3 bedroom two and a half storey house built on the footprint of existing double garage.
P09.41 The Clerk provided an updated list of decisions regarding planning applications.
P09.42 Enforcement Enquiries – updates.
P09.42.1 EWB/04/00367/CONCOM Stubcroft Farm, Stubcroft Lane, E. Wittering – unauthorised building.
Cllr. Lambert attended the public enquiry on 21 June 07 as representative of the Council and reported that the enquiry had received late paperwork from Mr. Green therefore the Planning Inspector decided to reconvene the enquiry on a date to be arranged in either August/September. The Committee was advised that a new date has been set as 13/14 September.
10.9.07 Mr. Lambert confirmed that he would attend the public enquiry.
5.10.07 Inquiry held on 13,14 and 20 Sep 07 – awaiting decision from Planning Inspectorate (anything between 4-10 weeks).
18.12.07 Committee advised that the decision can take up to a year.
21.1.08 Appeal dismissed. Enforcement notice EW/22 upheld, compliance by 4.4.08.
03.03.08 Awaiting compliance.
14.04.08 Compliance check carried out – building still in situ. Prosecution process commenced for non-compliance with enforcement notice.
10.06.08 Awaiting court date.
30.6.08 Court hearing 2.7.08.
28.7.08 Court allowed further time for applicant to submit planning application. CDC awaiting application form.
18.08.08 Committee to ask why these were not dealt with as separate applications.
10.11.08 Committee asked the Clerk to write to Mr. Carvell (Head of Development and Building Control, CDC) expressing its view that the judge’s recent decision to allow a planning application is questionable and undermines the decision of the Planning Inspector at the public enquiry. The Parish Council asks whether this decision is legitimate or whether CDC legal department can appeal against such a decision.
24.11.08 Application EWB/08/02786/FUL refused by CDC. Awaiting further information from CDC.
9.02.09 Application EWB/08/04938/FUL awaiting decision.
18.03.09 Application EWB/08/04938 refused
Court hearing on 20 February 2009. Defendants unsuccessful in their further request for an adjournment. Mr Green pleaded guilty. Mrs Green pleaded not guilty. Case adjourned until 30 April 2009.
12.05.09 Awaiting decision
P09.42.2 EWB/08/00100/CONMHC. Westerlies, Bracklesham Lane, Bracklesham. Mobile home in rear garden.
6.05.08 CDC to make site visit.
10.06.08 Site visit carried out and Planning Contravention Notice to be issued.
30.6.08 Awaiting return of PCN.
10.11.08 Compliance check carried out. Consideration now being given to enforcement action on usage of mobile home.
9.02.09 Enforcement Notice awaiting authorisation before issuing.
18.03.09 CDC reported matter is in progress.
P09.42.3 Farthings, Bracklesham Lane. Committee queried that car bodywork repairs and paint spraying were taking place at this property without planning consent.
10.11.08 CDC advised no case has been formally recorded on this matter. Clerk to forward copy of previous advisory emails to CDC.
9.02.09 CDC still has no details.
18.03.09 Clerk has re-submitted details as requested by CDC
12.04.09 CDC asked for more details
P09.42.4 Garages behind 76 Stocks Lane. Following residents’ concern, the Clerk to ask CDC to
investigate whether this area is being used for commercial activity and requires planning permission.
9.02.09 CDC has no record of this. Clerk re-sent emails.
18.03.09 Clerk has re-submitted details as requested by CDC
P09.42.5 Plot 2, St Martins, West Bracklesham Drive. Clerk asked to investigate whether the new brick wall over 1m high outside this property needs planning permission.
9.02.09 CDC has no record of this. Clerk re-sent emails.
18.03.09 CDC reported investigation is in progress.
P09.42.6 EWB/09/00108/CONHH Shoreside Cottage, Shoreside Walk. Clerk asked to investigate whether the large external chimney requires planning permission.
18.03.09 CDC investigating.
P09.42.7 Parked cars for sale opposite Bracklesham Garage. Clerk asked to report this to the PCSOs and the Community Warden.
P09.42.8 The Clerk was asked to report the large container on the seafront at The Old Farmhouse in Shore Road and to ask whether it requires planning permission.
The date and venue of the next meeting of the Planning Committee will be posted on Parish
noticeboards.
