To receive apologies for absence.

There were no apologies.

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the North Planning Committee held on 15^th September, attached, marked 2.

Contact:          Emily Marshall on 01743 257717

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the North Planning Committee held on 15^th September 2020 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive any public questions or petitions from the public, notice of which has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 14.  The deadline for this meeting is 2.00 p.m. on Friday, 9^th October 2020

There were no public questions or petitions received.

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.

Members were reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter in which they had a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.

Councillor David Vasmer joined the meeting at this point.

Erection of single storey and two storey extensions, alterations and improvements to existing dwelling and driveway

The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application for the erection of single storey and two storey extensions, alterations and improvements to existing dwelling and driveway. Members’ attention was drawn to the information contained within the Schedule of Additional letters.

In accordance with virtual meeting speaking protocol a statement was read out from Mr Neil MacDougall on behalf of his mother, Mary MacDougall, owner of No. 3 Chestnut Close, Copthorne, objecting to the application.

Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by all of the speakers, Members expressed concerns that the proposals were overdevelopment of the site and would have a negative impact on the character and appearance of the area.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be refused, contrary to the Officer’s recommendation, on the grounds of overdevelopment of the site and the impact on the character and appearance of the area.

Erection of a self-build dwelling and formation of vehicular access

The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application for the erection of a self-build dwelling and formation of vehicular access. Members’ attention was drawn to the information contained within the Schedule of Additional letters.

In accordance with virtual meeting speaking protocol a statement was read out from Councillor Tony Parsons, the Local Member.

Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by all of the speakers, Members expressed their concern at the proposals relating to the proposed development not being in keeping with the surrounding street scene and original plan of the estate and the impact on neighbouring properties.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be refused, contrary to the Officer’s recommendation on the grounds of overdevelopment of the site, the proposals not being in keeping with the surrounding street scene and original plan of the estate and impact on neighbouring properties.

Councillor Vince Hunt abstained from voting as IT difficulties had meant that he had not been present for the whole of the debate.

Erection of single storey rear and side extension

The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application for the erection of single storey rear and side extension.

Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by all of the speakers, Members expressed their support for the proposal.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted, in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation, subject to the conditions in appendix one of the Officer’s report and an additional condition requiring colour and materials to be agreed.

RESOLVED:

That the appeals and appeal decisions for the Northern Area be noted.

To note that the next meeting of the North Planning Committee will be held at

2.00 pm on Tuesday, 10^th November 2020.

It was noted that the next meeting of the North Planning Committee would be held at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday 10^th November 2020.