EAST WITTERING & BRACKLESHAM PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD ON 2 NOVEMBER 2009 IN THE PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE, WITTERING WALK
PRESENT: Planning Committee Members
Councillors: Cllr. G. Breeze (Chairman)
Cllr. R. Lowe
Cllr. S. Main
Cllr. B. Lambert
IN ATTENDANCE: Mrs. Joyce Griffith
Mrs. Lucy Wright
District Councillor Graeme Barrett
2 members of the public
APOLOGIES: Cllr. C. Munday
District Councillor Peter Clementson
P09.104 Declarations of Interest. None.
P09.105 Minutes of the last meeting.
The minutes of the meeting held on 19 October 2009 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
P09.106 Matters Arising from the last meeting. None.
P09.107 Public Questions. None.
P09.108 New Planning Applications.
The Committee had NO OBJECTION to the following applications:
P09.108.1 EWB/09/04088/DOM Mr Julian Woods. Itte West Bracklesham Drive Bracklesham. Demolish existing shed, erect store to rear of garage.
P09.108.2 EWB/09/04207/FUL Mr Mark Longland. 31 Shore Road EW. Part- demolition of existing two storey house and redevelopment of the site to provide one additional two bed two storey semi-detached house with land, forecourt and two car parking spaces on-site.
P09.108.3 EWB/09/04225/DOM Alex Dryburgh. 2 Furzefield WW. Demolition of existing outhouse and construction of extension.
P09.108.4 EWB/09/03364/DOM. Mr Andrew Raffell. 11 Kimbridge Park EW. Single storey extension to side of existing dwelling with elevational changes to rear elevation.
P09.108.5 EWB/09/04391/DOM Ben White La Paz West Bracklesham Drive Bracklesham. The demolition of existing garage and construction of garden room and garage.
P09.108.6 EWB/09/03970/FUL Mr Sean Welsby1 Elmdene Court Farm Road Bracklesham. Clad elevations of existing property currently finished in brickwork and part render small areas in a new insulated render system, with a painted render finish.
The Committee had NO OBJECTION but commented on the following application:
P09.108.7 EWB/09/03909/OUT Exors Of N C T Watford Dec’d. Martlets Peerley Road EW. Demolition of existing house and erection of 5 no. detached dwellings.
Comment: Flood risk and drainage needs thorough investigation.
The Committee OBJECTED to the following application:
P09.108.8 EWB/09/04360/DOM Mr J Fairbairn. Somerswood House 144 Stocks Lane EW. To demolish existing single storey conservatory to rear and to build 2 no. conservatories. (Resubmission EWB/09/02469/DOM.)
Reasons: The plans are unclear. They show the existing conservatory being replaced plus an extra two conservatories. The height of eastern boundary wall and proposed extension roofline is excessive, causes loss of light to adjacent property and its overbearing appearance is detrimental to the adjacent property’s amenities. Question 3 on the application form – date is incomplete. Question 7 on the application form – the answer should be ‘Yes, there are nearby trees.’ The plan also shows new walls and constructions on the western side of property not mentioned on the application form. This committee objects to this application for the above reasons and in view of the unclear plans and descriptions recommend this be deferred for clarification.
P09.109 The Clerk provided an updated list of decisions regarding planning applications.
P09.110 Enforcement Enquiries – updates.
P09.110.1 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.
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.
20.07.09 Awaiting outcome of Crown Court hearing on 25.09.09.
28.09.09 District Cllr Graeme Barrett reported that Mr. Green’s fine had been reduced by the Court on appeal.
P09.110.2 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.
22.06.09 District Councillor Graeme Barrett to chase the exact position.
6.07.09 Enforcement notice issued
20.07.09 CDC pursuing the matter.
10.08.09 Untidy Land Notice to be issued re. frontage. G. Barrett to provide update at next meeting.
28.09.09 Enforcement notice served to remove caravan and remove building material from front.
P09.110.3 Farthings, Bracklesham Lane. Committee queried that car bodywork repairs and paint spraying were taking place at this property together with advertising signs 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.
20.07.09 Clerk to ask if advertising sign requires planning permission.
28.09.09 Awaiting allocation of CDC case officer to investigate re signage.
P09.110.4 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.
10.08.09 R. Lowe to provide update at next meeting.
7.09.09 A report of commercial activity and photographs to be forwarded to CDC.
28.09.09 Graeme Barrett to check on the progress of this matter.
P09.110.5 144 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.
10.08.09 P. Clementson to provide update at next meeting.
28.09.09 Graeme Barrett to check on the progress of this matter.
3.11.09 Graeme Barrett to report to CDC the progression of building works, in particular a new development to the front of the property.
P09.110.6 29.06.09 Spinnakers, Tamarisk Walk. EW/29. Enforcement notice issued re change of use of land to the south of the property to use as garden land.
P09.110.7 09/00413/CONENG Land north of Hawthorns and The Willows, Clayton Lane, Bracklesham
19.09.09 Temporary stop notice has been issued by CDC. Awaiting further information.
The date and venue of the next meeting of the Planning Committee will be posted on Parish
noticeboards.
Signed______________________________Chairman Date________________________________
