Parish Council Planning Meeting
| July 6, 2009 | ||
| 9:30 am |
EAST WITTERING & BRACKLESHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Notice of a meeting of the Planning Committee to be held on Monday 6 July 2009 at 9.30am
in the Parish Council Office, 12 Wittering Walk, East Wittering
AGENDA
1. Apologies for absence.
2. Declarations of interest.
3. Minutes of the Committee meeting held on 22 June 2009.
4. Matters arising from the last Committee meeting not included elsewhere on the agenda.
5. Public questions.
6. Decisions to be taken at this meeting:
6.1 EWB/09/01991/DOM Mr And Mrs B Limburn. 14 The Paddock Bracklesham. New conservatory.
6.2 EWB/09/02017/DOM Mr Jonathan Munnery. 15 The Paddock Bracklesham. New conservatory.
6.3 EWB/09/02176/DOM Mr J Knapp. Hundredsteddle Cottage Tile Barn Lane EW. Ground floor and first extension.
6.4 EWB/09/02246/DOM Mr M Polehill. Kimsea Kimbridge Road EW. Resubmission of previous application EWB/09/01253/DOM. Loft conversion and side extension.
6.5 EWB/09/02272/DOM Mr Allan Day. Sea Esta East Bracklesham Drive Bracklesham. Alterations to roof and new side dormers to provide first floor accommodation. Pitched roof to front of garage.
6.6 EWB/09/02267/DOM Mr Roger Brading. Westerly West Bracklesham Drive Bracklesham. Demolition of existing garage, rear extension to dwelling house and living space in roof.
6.7 EWB/09/02270/DOM. Mrs S Wright. Ryecroft Shoreside Walk EW. Demolition of existing garage and rear extension: new single storey rear extension: new front and rear verandahs: external and internal adaptations and enhancements: insertion of veluxs: changes to front boundary treatment.
6.8 EWB/09/02469/DOM. Mr J Fairbairn. Somerswood House 144 Stocks Lane EW. To demolish existing single storey conservatory to rear as well as bay window over and to build 2 no. conservatories and extending the bedroom over on first floor to the rear of an existing house. To erect a sun room in the rear garden.
7. To consider any new planning applications received since the preparation of this Agenda.
8. To receive a report from the Clerk on planning decisions taken by this Committee and Chichester District Council since the last meeting. Copy attached for Members. This will not be read out but a copy is available from the Clerk.
9. Enforcement Enquiries
To receive any further information on the following enforcement enquiries and receive an update on any new enquiries.
9.1 Enforcement Enquiries – updates
9.1.1 EWB/04/00367/CONCOM Stubcroft Farm, Stubcroft Lane, E. Wittering – unauthorised building.
Cllr. Lambert attended the public enquiry on 21 June 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.
13.10.08 Application EWB/08/02786/FUL received for ‘conversion of existing building into shower and retail/office facilities for existing campsite’.
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.
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.
22.06.09 Mr. Green appealing against the fine he has incurred. The subsequent applications that have been refused for the site have been appealed against and are awaiting a hearing date.
9.1.2 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.
13.10.08 PCN has been returned. The owner stated that the use of the mobile home is ancillary to the use of the dwelling. A requirement to remove fencing was made and a compliance check will be conducted by 23.10.08.
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.
22.06.09 District Councillor Graeme Barrett to ascertain the exact position.
9.1.3 Farthings, Bracklesham Lane, Bracklesham. It was reported to the Committee that car bodywork repairs and paint spraying were taking place at this property. The Clerk was asked to investigate whether planning consent is required.
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
9.1.4 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.
22.06.09 Cllr Lowe to ask parishioners to monitor the situation.
9.1.5 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.
22.06.09 CDC to advise contractor that planning permission is required.
9.1.6 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.
22.06.09 Police monitoring the situation.
9.1.7 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.
22.06.09 Application received and awaiting validation.
9.1.8 144 Stocks Lane. Clerk to contact CDC to enquire if the current building work requires planning permission.
22.06.09 CDC issued Stop Notice ceasing all activity effective from 21.06.09 and served Enforcement Notice effective date 29.07.09.
10. Urgent matters that the Chairman wishes to bring to the attention of the Committee
J. B. Griffith, Clerk
Unit 12, Wittering Walk, The Parade, East Wittering, CHICHESTER, West Sussex PO20 8RR
2 July 2009
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE MEETING, HOWEVER THEY MAY NOT SPEAK AT THE MEETING UNLESS INVITED TO DO SO BY THE CHAIRMAN.
Members of the public may be invited to speak briefly at the start of an item and at the Chairman’s discretion. Any member of the public wishing to comment on any of the above planning matters should advise the Clerk or the Chairman of the Committee before the meeting.
