EAST WITTERING & BRACKLESHAM PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD ON 28 JUNE 2010 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. Joyce Griffith
APOLOGIES: Cllr. C. Munday, District Councillors Graeme Barrett and Peter Clementson.
P10.65 Declarations of Interest. None.
P10.66 Minutes of the last meeting.
The minutes of the meeting held on 7 June 2010 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
P10.67 Matters Arising from the last meeting. None.
P10.68 Public Questions.
P10.69 New Planning Applications.
The Committee had NO OBJECTION to the following applications:
P10.69.1. EWB/10/02487/DOM Mr And Mrs C Porter Sea Ride West Bracklesham Drive Bracklesham
Fully clad building in fibre cement boarding including new extensions approved under 10/00541/DOM. Amendments to Condition 4 of planning permission 10/00541/DOM; position of balcony screen to shared western boundary.
P10.69.2 EWB/10/02503/DOM Mrs Wendy Smith 5 Tamarisk Walk EW
Rear conservatory.
P10.69.3 EWB/10/02396/EXT Mr Nigel Blyth Seaward West Bracklesham Drive Bracklesham
Renewal of unimplemented planning permission EW/07/01631/FUL. Replacement dwelling and altered access.
P10.69.4. EWB/10/02494/EXT Mr Nigel Blyth Seaward West Bracklesham Drive Bracklesham
Renewal of unimplemented planning permission EW/07/02281/FUL.
P10.69.5. EWB/10/02475/DOM Mr George Wright 16 Downview Close EW
Single storey rear extension.
P10.69.6. EWB/10/02664/PLD Mr Kevin Furey 7 Solent Road EW
Change of use of loft space including rear dormer.
P10.69.7. EWB/10/02734/DOM Mr And Mrs R Chase Sunnyside Tamarisk Walk EW
Internal reorganisation to move living area to first floor. Formation of new north – facing dormer to form new kitchen. Construction of south facing balcony. Single storey rear extension. Cladding complete property in fibre cement boarding.
The Committee had NO OBJECTION but commented on the following applications:
P10.69.8. EWB/10/01886/DOM Mrs K. M. Fairbairn Somerswood House 144 Stocks Lane EW
Demolish existing single storey conservatories. Erect single storey rear and side extensions and new chimney stack. Comment: Further to confirmation from CDC that the chimney has been removed from the approved plans the Parish Council withdrew its objection.
P10.69.9 EWB/10/02478/DOM Mr R Harden Ashbury Kimbridge Road EW
Replacement, repositioned detached garage. Comment: This garage is not to be used for living accommodation.
The Committee OBJECTED to the following application:
P10.69.10 EWB/10/02482/FUL Driftwood Homes Ltd Land South Of 78 Stocks Lane EW
2 no. semi detached bungalows and associated works.
The Committee strongly OBJECT to this application for the following reasons:
The 2003 application for one bungalow was refused and the subsequent appeal was dismissed. For this reason two bungalows should also be refused.
The presence of two detached bungalows within the existing garage compound would not be in keeping with the character of the area. The transfer of the existing garage building into a bungalow would result in a building with a character and appearance that is incongruous with the character and appearance of the garage compound. The proposal would have an adverse effect upon the character of the area. This would conflict with the objectives of the relevant development plan policies.
The erection of fencing on the east boundary would be obtrusive to the residents of nos 74 and 76, which currently enjoy the relatively open landscape to the front gardens that was incorporated in the original design of the “estate”.
The lounge windows of the proposed bungalows would be immediately adjacent to the hard standing at the end of the compound. Because of this close relationship, the occupiers of the bungalows would experience an unacceptable amount of noise and disturbance from vehicles travelling along the access way through the compound, vehicles braking, vehicle doors slamming and garage doors being opened and closed.
The proposal would have an adverse effect upon the living conditions of the occupiers of the bungalow with particular reference to noise and disturbance and privacy. This would conflict with the relevant policies of the development plan.
The applicants have drawn attention to PPS3 of the National Policy Guidance, in particular that the proposal would help to satisfy the objective of making more efficient use of land within urban areas to provide new housing.
The applicant has drawn attention to other aspects of the National Policy Guidance, namely PPS3, which states that the more efficient use of land is to take place without compromising the quality of the environment. It can be seen that the proposal would indeed compromise the quality of the environment.
Whilst appreciating that the application will be assessed against the policies of the Development Plan (SE Plan and Local Plan) it must be borne in mind that it is the Government’s intention to abolish the SE Plan.
P10.70 The Clerk provided an updated list of decisions regarding planning applications.
P10.71 Enforcement Enquiries
To receive any further information on the following enforcement enquiries and receive an update on any new enquiries.
P10.71.1 EWB/04/00367/CONCOM Stubcroft Farm, Stubcroft Lane, E. Wittering – unauthorised building. (See history in previous minutes).
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.
23.11.09 Awaiting outcome of appeal from Planning Inspectorate following the hearing into the refusal of planning applications.
8.02.10 The appeal was dismissed. If compliance is not obtained voluntarily then CDC will consider obtaining an injunction that will request compliance.
01.03.10 The Applicant is applying to the High Court contesting Appeal decision.
26.6.10 No update available.
P10.71.2 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.
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.
23.11.09 a) Mobile home in rear garden – Written representation appeal received against issue of Enforcement Notice – awaiting date of site visit.
b) Builders material in front of property – Enforcement Notice served – compliance required by 27th Jan 2010
01.03.10 Compliance check found building materials and fence still on site – CDC proceeding with prosecution.
26.6.10 No update available.
13.4.10 – Appeal for mobile home dismissed, enforcement notice upheld. Compliance check due 13.10.10.
26.6.10 Ongoing.
P10.71.3 EWB/09/00157/CONHH. 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.
23.11.09 Enforcement Notice appealed against – Hearing set for 08 Dec 09. Appeal against planning application lodged and awaiting date (APP/L3815/D/09/2117544).
12.01.10 Appeal upheld in part. Permission allowed for summer house. Appeal decision to be circulated to the Council.
25.2.10 Planning application received to demolish existing conservatory wings and new chimney stack (10/00858/DOM). Enforcement proceedings suspended pending outcome of this application – Parish Council minute P10.47.9.
26.6.10 Chimney issue addressed in current application.
P10.71.4 Longacre, Bracklesham Lane, Bracklesham. Log business.
12.01.10 Letter sent by CDC to advise of the need to regularise situation.
08.02.10 Clerk asked to write to CDC advising them of a red Citroen for sale outside the
property.
01.03.10 Enforcement notices served requiring log business to cease, shed to be removed and car maintenance business to cease. Compliance date 24.5.10.
26,6,10 Ongoing.
P10.71.5 Longacre, Bracklesham Lane, Bracklesham. Log business.
12.01.10 Letter sent by CDC to advise of the need to regularise situation.
01.03.10 Enforcement notices served requiring shed to be removed. Compliance date 24.4.10.
26,6,10 Ongoing.
P10.71.6 Longacre. Bracklesham Lane, Bracklesham. Siting of mobile homes
12.01.10 Letter sent by CDC to advise of the need to regularise situation.
08.02.10 Clerk asked to write to CDC expressing the Council’s concern about the deviation from the planning permission of the siting of the mobile homes.
01.03.10 Breach of condition notice served re drainage and landscaping.
26,6,10 Ongoing.
P10.71.7 EWB/09/07501/FUL. Mrs Delia Brazil. The Stables Bracklesham Lane Bracklesham. The use of land for the stationing of caravans for the residential purposes for 1 no. gypsy pitches together with the formation of additional hard standing and utility/ dayroom ancillary to that use as well as the retention of an existing stable block. Planning application refused.
22.03.10 Enforcement notice served. Graeme Barrett to investigate siting of letterboxes.
26.6.10 Siting of letterbox not a planning issue. Caravan/mobile homes must be removed from site by 27.10.10. Appeal lodged.
P10.71.8 EWB/10/00277/CONHH 5 Third Avenue, Bracklesham Use of detached building in garden as bedroom.
17.5.10 Site visit within 20 working days, response within 35 working days.
26.6.10 No breach in planning regulations. Case closed.
P10.71.9 EWB/10/00305/CONCOM Aldwick House Bracklesham Lane Bracklesham Chichester West Sussex PO20
Business use of a dwellinghouse.
Closed 16 June 2010 – Breach ceased
P10.71.10 EWB/10/00322/CONHH Wynal Bracklesham Lane Bracklesham Chichester West Sussex PO20 8JF
Extension to a dwellinghouse. Closed 15 June 2010 – No Breach
P10.71.11 EWB10/00064/CONSH Land South East Of Clayton Cottage ClaytonLane Bracklesham West Sussex
Container buildings/structures on land
03.06.10 Planning Application to be submitted by end July 2010.
P10.71.12 EWB/10/00169/CONBC Land To East Of 4 Sussex Grove Farm Road Bracklesham West Sussex
Breach of condition 15 attached to planning permission 03/03299/FUL
P10.71.13 EWB/08/00346/CONHI Park House, Church Farm Lane, East Wittering – appeal against a High Hedges Remedial Notice.
25.06.10 Appeal in progress.
The date and venue of the next meeting of the Planning Committee will be posted on Parish
noticeboards.
Signed______________________________Chairman Date_______________________________
