Waverley Borough Council Committee System - Committee Document
Meeting of the Development Control Committee held on 05/09/2005
Appendix B
APPENDIX B
WAVERLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
CENTRAL AREA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL SUB-COMMITTEE -
10TH AUGUST 2005
REPORT TO THE MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
COMMITTEE ON 5TH SEPTEMBER 2005
PART I – Reports containing recommendations for decision by the Committee
A.
APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING PERMISSION
Your Sub-Committee has considered applications for planning permission, as listed in the agenda for its meeting on 10th August 2005 and has dealt with these in accordance with the approved scheme of delegation. The following application is referred to this Committee for consideration.
WA/2005/1161
Consent to display a replacement illuminated sign at The Manor House, Huxley Close, Godalming (as amplified by e-mail dated 23.6.05)
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H Canning
18/05/2005
Grid Reference:
E: 496629 N: 145292
Parish:
Godalming
Ward:
Godalming Charterhouse
Development Plan:
Developed area of Godalming, Area of Great Landscape Value, Area subject to special advertisement control, TPO on site.
Highway Authority:
No requirements
Drainage Authority:
No requirements
Town Council:
No objection
Representations:
Two letters of objection from neighbouring residents commenting on the visual impact of the sign, the introduction of a commercial activity in a residential area and the disturbance caused by passing cars.
Relevant History
WA/1999/1259
Retention of illuminated sign
Consent Granted
8.10.99
Description of Site/Background
The site is located on the edge of a predominantly residential area. The sign will advertise the "Manor House", which is a large conference/ training centre.
The Proposal
Advertisement Consent is sought for the replacement of a sign located at the entrance to the property, just behind the boundary wall but projecting above it. This would measure 1.5 metres x 0.9 metres and would be illuminated externally by a light
fitted below the sign, next to the boundary wall. The sign would be coloured mainly blue and white, the construction materials would be aluminium with a matt laminate layer. The proposal is for the replacement of an illuminated advertisement sign to the most south- westerly corner of the site adjoining Huxley Close.
Relevant Policies
Policies SE4 and SE8 of the Surrey Structure Plan 2004
Policies D1, D4, D10 and C3 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002
Policies CP9 and CP11 of the Waverley Borough Local Development Framework Draft Core Strategy 2005
Principle
The site lies within the developed area of Godalming wherein the principle of development may be acceptable subject to visual and residential amenity considerations.
Consent will only be given for the display of an advertisement which respects the interests of public safety and amenity. Proposals must comply with the requirements of Policy D10.
The site is within an AGLV; strong protection will be given to ensure the conservation and enhancement of the landscape character and natural beauty.
This part of the site is covered by TPO WA125, however, this proposal will have no impact on the protected trees.
Main Issues
The site is located within an Area of Special Control wherein signs should respect the amenity of the area and have regard to public safety, advance signs and illuminated signs will not be permitted unless essential for highway safety in accordance with Policy D10.
The main issue to be considered is whether the replacement sign is acceptable having regard to the proposed illumination in an Area of Special Advertisement Control.
The proposed sign is considered to fit appropriately into it’s setting and would not adversely affect the visual character of the area.
The source of illumination will remain as it is at present. The size, scale and siting of the proposed sign is a like for like replacement of the existing sign. In your officers’ view, there is not considered to be an objection to the proposal. Notwithstanding the general policy presumption against illumination in this location, the external illumination of the sign is considered to be acceptable as the replacement sign will have an additional matt laminate layer intended to reduce glare to neighbouring residents (as opposed to the existing semi gloss finish), who have expressed concern over the existing sign and have raised objections to this proposal.
In your officers’ view this sign would not have a materially greater impact than the existing sign and could be argued, because of its simplified colour scheme and surface treatment, to have a lesser visual impact than the existing sign.
Conclusion
It is considered that this revised sign would not cause material harm to the character or visual amenity of this sensitive edge of town location.
Sub-Committee's Consideration
Your Sub-Committee concurred with the officers on this matter and accordingly
RECOMMENDS that:-
3. consent be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:-
1. Condition
All advertisements displayed, and any land used for the display of advertisements, shall be maintained in a clean and tidy condition to the reasonable satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.
Reason
In accordance with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisement) Regulations 1992 (as amended).
2. Condition
Any hoarding or similar structure, or any sign, placard, board or device erected or used principally for the purpose of displaying advertisements shall be maintained in a safe condition to the reasonable satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.
Reason
In accordance with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisement) Regulations 1992 (as amended).
3. Condition
Where any advertisement is required under these regulations to be removed, the removal thereof shall be carried out to the reasonable satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.
Reason
In accordance with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisement) Regulations 1992 (as amended).
4. Condition
No advertisement is to be displayed without the permission of the owner of the site or any other person with an interest in the site entitled to grant permission.
Reason
In accordance with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisement) Regulations 1992 (as amended).
5. Condition
No advertisement shall be sited or displayed so as to obscure, or hinder the ready, interpretation of any road traffic sign, railway signal or aid to navigation by water or air, or so as otherwise to render hazardous the use of any highway, railway, waterway or aerodrome (civil or military).
Reason
In accordance with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisement) Regulations 1992 (as amended).
6. Condition
The illumination of the proposed sign shall be of a non-intermittent type and the source of illumination shall be screened and thereafter so maintained to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.
Reason
In the interest of visual amenity and highway safety, in accordance with Policies SE4 and SE8 of the Surrey Structure Plan 2004, Policies D1, D4, D10 and C3 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002 and Policies CP9 and CP11 of the Waverley Borough Local Development Framework Draft Core Strategy 2005.
Background Papers
(DoP&D)
There are no background papers unless referred to in the reports (as defined by Section 100D(5) of the Local Government Act 1972).
PART II – Matters reported in detail for the information of the Committee
There are no matters falling within these categories.
PART III – Brief summaries of other matters dealt with
Background Papers
The background papers relating to the following report items are as specified in the agenda for the meeting of the Central Area Development Control Sub-Committee.
B.
PLANNING APPEALS
B.1
Appeals Lodged
WA/2004/2759
Erection of a detached outbuilding following demolition of existing garage at 141 Binscombe, Godalming.
WA/2005/0374
Erection of a two-storey extension at 4 Dormers Close, Godalming.
WA/2005/0738
Consent to retain advertisement at Pegasus Car Sales, 101A Meadrow, Godalming.
WA/2005/0438
Erect of a detached dwelling with vehicular access off Petworth Road and Milford Lodge on Plot 2 Rivendell Cottage, Petworth Road, Milford.
WA/2005/0718
Replacement roof with dormer windows to provide loft conversion at 36 New Road, Milford.
B.2
Appeal Decisions
WA/2004/2681
Proposed conversion of existing building to 2 residential dwellings, creation of new dwelling house and office following demolition of existing buildings at Ardington House, Roke Lane, Witley.
(DISMISSED)
WA/2004/2682
Proposed conversion of existing building to one residential unit, erection of new dwelling house and office building following demolition of existing buildings at Ardington House, Roke Lane, Witley.
(DISMISSED)
WA/2004/2312
Proposed erection of a detached bungalow for private domestic occupation at 1 George Road, Godalming.
(ALLOWED)
WA/2005/0112
Proposed erection of two semi-detached cottages for residential use on land at rear of 27-29 New Road, Milford.
(DISMISSED)
WA/2004/1968
Proposed erection of one pair of semi-detached chalet bungalows for residential use on land at rear of 27-29 New Road, Milford.
(DISMISSED)
B.3
Inquiry Arrangements
Your Sub-Committee has noted information on public inquiry arrangements for its planning appeals.
C.
ENFORCEMENT ACTION - CURRENT SITUATION
Your Sub-Committee has noted the reports on the current situation regarding enforcement and related action previously authorised.
comms/development control/2005-06/031