Minutes of a meeting of the Planning Committee held at the Ascot Day Centre, Bagshot Road, Sunninghill on
Tuesday 31 July 2012 commencing at 7.00pm.
Members Present: Councillors B Hilton (Chairman), C Lester (Vice-Chairman), M Duffield, R Ellison, J Yong
In attendance: Elizabeth Yates, Clerk to the Council and Peter Standley (SPAE)
5037 TO NOTE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Councillors Peter Deason, David Hilton and Daniel Whittall.
5038 MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting, held on 10 July, were approved as a correct record and signed as such.
5039 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
The Chairman asked to receive any Declarations of Interest in accordance with the adopted Code of Conduct. None were given.
5040 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
| Application No. |
Location and Description
|
| 12/01715 (Works to Trees Covered by TPO) |
West Burnside, Burleigh Road, Ascot, SL5 7LE
Reduce up to 4 lateral branches of a tree by no more than 3m to allow clearance for a satellite dish signal
Recommendation: Objections. The committee considered that there were no arboricultural reasons and this application should be rejected. Should the proposed Burnside development be approved it would seriously affect the amenity of immediate neighbours in Blythwood as their screening would be reduced. |
| 12/01759 (Full) |
85 Victoria Road, Ascot, SL5 9DR
Two storey part first floor rear extension
Recommendation: No Objections. |
| 12/01880 (Full) |
Silverwood, Whynstones Road, Ascot, SL5 9HW
Construction of detached dwelling with integral double garage and rooms in the roof space, following demolition of existing.
Recommendation: No Objections, provided that the Borough’s Tree Officer ensured that the root protection zone of the trees would not be adversely affected as the proposal would result in a larger footprint. |
| 12/01888 (Full) |
Wetherby and Queenswood, Burleigh Lane, Ascot
Construction of two detached houses with garages following demolition of existing dwellings
Recommendation: No Objections, provided that the conditions attached to the previous application, 11/02241, still applied. |
| 12/01961 (Full) |
Derryville, Burleigh Lane, Ascot, SL5 8PF
Construction of a detached dwelling with integral triple garage with accommodation over, following demolition of existing
Recommendation: Objections. The committee considered the proposed dwelling to be excessive in bulk and scale. Thus it would be damaging to the street scene and intrusive. As the proposal was a re-submission which moved the dwelling further toward a known badger set, the committee considered it essential that a report be obtained from the Borough’s retained ecological consultant. If the Borough were minded to approve the application, the committee requested that it be called in to the Rural Development Control Panel. |
| 12/01965 (Full) |
Wine Rack, 55 High Street, Ascot, SL5 7HP
Change of use from Wine shop (A1) to Wine/ Cocktail bar (A4), including new shop front
Recommendation: No Objections. |
| 12/01972 (Full) |
CBS Business Equipment Limited, CBS Court, 118 Kennel Ride, Ascot, SL5 7NP
Conversion of existing offices to provide 4 x 2 bed maisonettes and 4 x 1 bed flats; works to include alterations, partial demolition of single storey extension, two storey extension and associated landscaping and parking
Recommendation: No Objections. |
| 12/01984 (Full) |
22-24 Cromwell Road, Ascot
Construction of a one detached house with integral garage and a pair of semi-detached dwellings with associated off road parking, access and landscaping following demolition of existing dwellings
Recommendation: No Objections, although the committee requested that a demolition and construction statement be provided due to the nature of the road. |
| 12/02000 (Full) |
32 Llanvair Drive, Ascot, SL5 9HT
Alterations and extensions to include two storey side and single storey front side and rear extensions, raising of roof to provide loft accommodation with rear dormers and a side chimney
Recommendation: Concerns were expressed that the raising of the roof height by 1metre would affect the roof alignment of adjacent properties and therefore the symmetry of the street scene. The committee requested that if the Borough were minded to approve the application, a condition be imposed that ensured the roof tiles harmonised with the adjacent properties in colour and material. |
| 12/02002 (Works to Trees Covered by TPO) |
Helford House, Hancocks Mount, Ascot, SL5 9PQ
T1 Sycamore, crown reduce by 10-15% and up to 1.5m to balance crown
Recommendation: Referred to the Borough’s Tree Officer, provided sound arboricultural reasons were given. |
| 12/02010 (Full)
|
Four Seasons, Bagshot Road, Ascot, SL5 9JL
Construction of two detached dwellings, both with detached double garages, following demolition of existing
Recommendation: Objections. The committee considered that the reasons for refusal at appeal of the previous application, 01/08354, still applied, particularly as the proposal was for higher houses which would be more intrusive. The proposal was considered to be harmful to the street scene, neighbourhood amenity and would create a terracing affect. Therefore it would be contrary to the Townscape Assessment which defined the area as one of ‘villas in a woodland setting’. |
| 12/02014 (Full) |
131 New Road, Ascot, SL5 8QA
Single storey side and rear extension
Recommendation: No Objections. |
5041 PLANNING APPEALS
11/01807 West Burnside and Burnside, Burleigh Road, Ascot
Construction of seven detached dwellings and a new access road.
The Planning Inspectorate has informed us that a date and venue has been confirmed for the appeal. The Hearing will take place at 10.00am on 18 September at Desborough Suite, Town Hall, Maidenhead.
5042 TREE PRESERVATION ORDERS
No matters were received.
5043 APPROVALS AND REFUSALS
Week ending 6 July
Application Number: 12/00514
Type: Full
Proposal: New 400m all-weather athletics track and hockey pitch with artificial lighting, fencing, and
ancillary store and a control hut; artificial lighting for existing hockey pitch; and photovoltaic
panels on the roof of the existing sports centre.
Location: St Marys School St Marys Road Ascot SL5 9JF
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: Objections
Application Number: 12/00541
Type: Full
Proposal: Construction of 4 terraced dwellings, with associated landscaping and parking, following
demolition of existing commercial buildings
Location: Prospect House Queens Road Ascot
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: Objections
Application Number: 12/01133
Type: Works To Trees Covered by TPO
Proposal: T1 Oak: prune to give 2m clearance to the garage, removing branches with a basal branch
diameter of 5cm or less; crown thin the regrowth from the points of last branch reduction by up
to a maximum of 15%
Location: 24 Lower Village Road Ascot SL5 7AU
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: Referred to the Borough’s Tree Officer
Application Number: 12/01233
Type: Full
Proposal: Construction of 2 detached houses following demolition of existing bungalow
Location: Cedar Lodge Bagshot Road Ascot SL5 9JL
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: Objections
Application Number: 12/01265
Type: Variation
Proposal: Redevelopment of site to provide 14 dwellings, formation of vehicle access points and
associated works as approved under planning permission 11/01432/FULL without complying
with condition 15 so that it reads ‘no part of the development shall be commenced until visibility
splays of 2.4 metres (m) by 43 m have been provided at the cul-de-sac junction with Kennel
Ride as measured at the centreline of the new access and the carriageway from their point of
intersection; the other accesses onto New Road and Kennel Ride (individual driveways to plots
1-6 and plots 10-12) to provide pedestrian visibility splays of 2.4 m by 2.4 m as measured along
the edge of the driveway and the back of footway if such a footway exists or carriageway if no
such footway exists from their point of intersection. The areas within these splays shall be kept
free from all obstructions to visibility over a height of 0.6 m above carriageway level
Location: Abba Warehouse Ltd Gibbs House 68 Kennel Ride Ascot SL5 7NT
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: No Objections
Application Number: 12/01293
Type: Advertisement
Proposal: Consent to display an non illuminated notice board
Location: Budgens Stores Ltd 3 The Hermitage High Street Ascot SL5 7HD
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: No Objections
Application Number: 12/01336
Type: Full
Proposal: Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing outhouse. Fitting an enlarged front window.
Location: 73 Bouldish Farm Road Ascot SL5 9EW
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: No Objections
Application Number: 12/01384
Type: Full
Proposal: Installation of 2 front and rear dormers and 2 roof lights to facilitate a loft conversion
Location: 22 Woodlands Ride Ascot SL5 9HN
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: Objections
Application Number: 12/01463
Type: Discharge of Condition
Proposal: Details required by condition 2 (demolition and construction management plan) of planning
permission 11/01432 for redevelopment of site to provide 14 dwellings, formation of vehicle
access points and associated works
Location: Abba Warehouse Ltd Gibbs House 68 Kennel Ride Ascot SL5 7NT
Decision: Approve Discharge of Condition
No Parish Recommendation Required.
Application Number: 12/01474
Type: Full
Proposal: Single storey side and rear extension
Location: 3 New Road Ascot SL5 8QB
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: No Objections
Application Number: 12/01475
Type: Full
Proposal: Two storey front/side extension
Location: Evergreens The Avenue Ascot SL5 7LY
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: No Objections
Application Number: 12/01789
Type: Discharge of Condition
Proposal: Details required by condition 3 (i – archaeological report) and 3 (ii – excavation statement) of
planning permission 12/00515 for refurbishment and ground and first floor extensions to provide
new kitchen and dining facilities. Refurbishment and two storey, part single storey extension to
former concert hall to form a two storey library and new terrace. Temporary kitchen/dining and
classroom facilities whilst works are completed.
Location: St Marys School St Marys Road Ascot SL5 9JF
Decision: Approve Discharge of Condition
No Parish Recommendation Required.
Application Number: 12/01803
Type: Non-material Amendment
Proposal: Non-material amendment to planning permission 12/00965 to revise the internal layout and
window arrangement
Location: C B S Business Equipment Ltd CBS Court 118 Kennel Ride Ascot SL5 7NP
Decision: Refuse
No Parish Recommendation Required.
Application Number: 12/01804
Type: Cert of Lawfulness of Proposed Dev
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness to determine whether the proposed erection of an enclosure in the
rear garden is lawful
Location: Chartwood 8 Hancocks Mount Ascot SL5 9PQ
Decision: Permitted Development
No Parish Recommendation Required.
Week ending 13 July
Application Number: 12/01292
Type: Full
Proposal: Single storey rear extension to provide additional veterinary accommodation Renewal of
planning permission 09/01335/FULL
Location: Sunninghill Veterinary Centre 27 High Street Sunninghill Ascot SL5 9NG
Applicant: Ms J Headley – Sunninghill Veterinary Centre c/o Agent: Mr Christopher Arden – Christopher
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: No Objections
Application Number: 12/01433
Type: Outline
Proposal: Outline application for the construction of a detached house
Location: Land At 53 And 53 Cheapside Road Ascot
Decision: Application Withdrawn
Parish Recommendation: No Objections
Application Number: 12/01466
Type: Works To Trees Covered by TPO
Proposal: Fell a Sweet Chestnut (T1)
Location: The Laurels 9 Holmes Close Ascot SL5 9TJ
Decision: Refuse
Parish Recommendation: Objections
Application Number: 12/01504
Type: Full
Proposal: Extension to rear of Bar One and first floor extension to Club One
Location: Bar One High Street Ascot SL5 7JF
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: No Objections
Application Number: 12/01560
Type: Full
Proposal: Single storey rear extension
Location: 10 Exchange Road Ascot SL5 7AW
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: No Objections
Application Number: 12/01627
Type: Non-material Amendment
Proposal: Non-material amendment to planning permission 11/03075/FULL to alter rear and side
elevations to include addition of windows, recessed panels, new side access and velux
windows
Location: Land At Windrush Hancocks Mount Ascot
Decision: Refuse
No Parish Recommendation Required
Week ending20 July
Application Number: 12/01441
Type: Full
Proposal: 2 x 4 bed dwellings with associated landscaping and car parking
Location: Halstead House Upper Village Road Ascot SL5 7AG
Decision: Refuse
Parish Recommendation: Objections
Application Number: 12/01462
Type: Full
Proposal: Two storey side and rear extension and alterations
Location: 10 Spring Gardens Ascot SL5 9DQ
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: Objections
Application Number: 12/01484
Type: Full
Proposal: Construction of a detached house with basement and roof accommodation, a detached garage
with accommodation above, and new access onto Heathfield Avenue.
Location: Land At Grangewood And Maple House Larch Avenue Ascot
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: Objections
Application No.: 12/01535
Type: Discharge of Condition
Proposal: Details required by conditions 2 (samples of materials), 3 (habitat survey), 4 (sustainability
measures), 5 (landscaping) and 6 (ageing population) of planning permission 11/03075
Construction of a detached house and detached triple garage
Location: Land At Windrush Hancocks Mount Ascot
Decision: Approve Discharge of Condition
No Parish Recommendation Required
Application Number: 12/01595
Type: Full
Proposal: Single storey side extension, following removal of existing garage
Location: Avalon Coronation Road Ascot SL5 9LP
Decision: Application Permitted
Parish Recommendation: No Objections
Application Number: 12/01938
Type: Discharge of Condition
Proposal: Details required by condition 1 (front boundary treatment) of planning permission 12/00215 for
reserved Matters (all matters) application pursuant to outline planning permission 11/03101 for
the construction of two detached houses with parking and access, following demolition of
existing dwelling
Location: The White House Winkfield Road Ascot SL5 7LP
Decision: Approve Discharge of Condition
No Parish Recommendation Required
5044 DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS AND NON MATERIAL AMENDMENTS
Discharges of Condition:
12/01919 Westbrook House, Windsor Road, Ascot, SL5 7LF
Details required by condition 2 (SANG) of planning permission 12/00115 Construction of a block of 14 apartments with basement parking following demolition of existing dwelling
12/02008 Betula St Marys Road Ascot SL5 9AX
Proposal: Details required by condition 2 (sample of materials) 5 (tree protection plan) 6 (hard
and soft landscaping) 7 (new utility runs) 8 (sustainable urban drainage) and 11
(refuse, recycling and composting) of planning permission 12/01118 for the
construction of a detached house and garage following demolition of existing
Non-material Amendment:
12/02001
Proposal: Non material amendment to planning permission 11/01857 to add a door and block a
window up on the East elevation.
Location: Elmbank Cottage Cheapside Road Ascot SL5 7QH
5045 OTHER BUSINESS
A general discussion regarding the viability and diversity of the retail outlets within Ascot high Street followed the committee meeting.
There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 7.50pm.
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Councillor Barbara Hilton
