EAST WITTERING & BRACKLESHAM PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD ON 26 MAY 2009 IN THE PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE, WITTERING WALK
PRESENT: Planning Committee Members
Councillors: Cllr. G. Breeze (Chairman)
Cllr. R. Lowe
Cllr. B. Lambert
Cllr. S. Main
IN ATTENDANCE: Mrs. J Griffith
District Councillor Graeme Barrett
Lucy Wright
APOLOGIES: District Councillor Peter Clementson
Cllr. C. Munday
P09.43 Election of Chairman
Cllr Lowe proposed Cllr. Breeze which was seconded by Cllr. Main and the Committee agreed that Cllr. Breeze be Chairman of the Planning Committee for the next year.
P09.44 Election of Vice Chairman
Cllr. Breeze proposed Cllr. Munday as Vice Chairman which was seconded by Cllr. Lowe and agreed that Cllr. Munday be Vice Chairman for the next year.
P09.45 Declarations of Interest. None.
P09.46 Minutes of the last meeting.
The minutes of the meeting held on 11 May 2009 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
P09.47 Matters Arising from the last meeting. None.
P09.48 Public Questions. The Committee received an objection to Agenda Item 8.5 (EWB/09/01877/DOM)
P09.49 New Planning Applications.
The Committee had NO OBJECTION to the following applications:
P09.49.1 EWB/09/01718/REM. C/O HDA Projects. Land North Of Oakmeadow Wessex Avenue EW. Erection of 1 dwelling details pursuant to EWB/06/03554/OUT.
P09.49.2 EWB/09/01839/DOM. Mr K Hobbs. Claremont 33 Coney Six EW. To build a single storey extension at front of existing house with vaulted ceiling.
The Committee had NO OBJECTION but COMMENTED on the following application:
P09.49.3 EWB/09/01396/DOM. Mr Chris Fry. Beach Cottage East Bracklesham Drive Bracklesham. New garage.
Comment: a clause should be included to prevent residential use
The Committee OBJECTED to the following applications:
P09.49.4 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.
Reasons: The design is out of keeping with the local area. The roof should be pitched.
P09.49.5 EWB/09/01877/DOM. Mr Barry Couchman. Barn Cottage Barn Walk EW. Amendment to planning application EWB/09/01256/DOM to include additional window to garage and east facing dormer. As well as all parts of aforementioned application (ground and attic floor extension).
Reasons: The Committee received an objection from a member of the public regarding overlooking. The Committee considered this application to be unneighbourly as it overlooks adjacent properties.
P09.50 The Clerk provided an updated list of decisions regarding planning applications.
P09.51 Enforcement Enquiries – updates.
P09.51.1 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
26.05.09 Chichester Magistrates Court passed the following sentences: Mr Green fined £4000 and ordered to pay costs of 348.27 and a victim surcharge of £15; Mrs. Green fined £1000 and ordered to pay costs of £1286.30 and a victim surcharge of £15.
Awaiting CDC to advise on any further action.
P09.51.2 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.
26.05.09 CDC has been unable to meet with owner regarding mobile home in garden and building materials in front of Azara Parade. CDC now assessing follow up action.
P09.51.3 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
12.05.09 CDC asked for more details
26.05.09 CDC and Parish Council to monitor the situation.
P09.51.4 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
26.05.09 Clerk to clarify the exact position of the garages in question.
P09.51.5 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.
26.05.09 CDC reported they are awaiting decision of planning application and reassessing action. The Committee to advise it has not received a planning application for a wall.
P09.51.6 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.
26.05.09 CDC reported that this chimney is permitted development. Case closed.
P09.51.7 Parked cars for sale opposite Bracklesham Garage. Clerk asked to report this to the PCSOs and the Community Warden.
26.05.09 This has been reported and the Committee wishes to know what action will be taken.
P09.51.8 Land south of 63, Shore Road. 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.
26.05.09 CDC has requested application for retention of container and advertisement. CDC Economic Development team also speaking with business in order to negotiate suitable resolution.
P09.51.9 144 Stocks Lane. Clerk to contact CDC to enquire if the current building work requires planning permission.
The date and venue of the next meeting of the Planning Committee will be posted on Parish
noticeboards.
Signed______________________________Chairman
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