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Meeting of the Central Area Development Control Sub Committee held on 02/11/2005
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Date: 25th October 2005





To: All Members and Substitute
Members of the CENTRAL AREA
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
SUB-COMMITTEE (Other
Members for Information)
Membership of Central Area Development Control Sub-Committee
Mrs P N Mitchell (Chairman)
Mr A Rayner (Vice-Chairman)
Dr J F A Blowers
Mrs E Cable
Mr M A Edgington
Mr R J Gates 		Mr B Grainger-Jones
Mr P S Rivers
Mr J R Sandy
Mr A E B Taylor-Smith
Mr R C Terry
Substitute Members
Liberal DemocratConservative
Mr P HaveronMr M W Byham
Mrs J R KeenMr K Webster
Mr B G Shelley
Mrs J A Slyfield

Dear Sir/Madam

A MEETING of the CENTRAL AREA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL SUB-COMMITTEE will be held as follows:-

DATE: WEDNESDAY, 2ND NOVEMBER 2005

TIME: 7.00 P.M.

The Agenda for the meeting is set out below.

Yours faithfully

CHRISTINE L POINTER

Chief Executive

NOTE FOR MEMBERS

Members are reminded that Contact Officers are shown at the end of each report and members are welcome to raise questions, etc. in advance of the meeting with the appropriate officer.
AGENDA

1. MINUTES

To confirm the Minutes of the Meeting held on 7th September 2005 (to be laid on the table half an hour before the meeting).

2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND SUBSTITUTIONS

To receive apologies for absence and to report any substitutions.

3. DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS

To receive from members declarations of personal and prejudicial interests in relation to any items included on the Agenda for this meeting in accordance with the Waverley Code of Local Government Conduct.

4. QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

5. Site inspections arising from this meeting

In the event of site inspections being necessary as a result of consideration of the applications before this meeting, they will be held on Thursday, 10th November 2005 at 8.30 a.m.

6. APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING PERMISSION

To consider the reports at Schedules A, B and C attached. Plans and letters of representation etc will be available for inspection before the meeting.

7. PLANNING APPEALS

7.1 Appeals Lodged

The Council has received notice of the following appeal:-

WA/2005/0474Erection of building to provide three flats with associated parking and ancillary works following demolition of existing building at 32 Brighton Road, Godalming
WA/2005/0870Erection of a two storey extension and alterations following demolition of existing garage at Fernden Cottage, New Road, Hydestile, Godalming.
WA/2005/0958Erection of 2 buildings, one to provide 10 flats and the other 12 flats together with associated parking and garaging following demolition of Little Stowe at Little Stowe and rear of Mockbeggar, Mark Way, Godalming.
WA/2005/1300Erection of a building to provide 10 flats following demolition of existing dwelling at Hillside, Oak Tree Road, Milford.
EN/2005/11Enforcement Notice on land at Beech Cottage, Hookley Lane, Elstead.
WA/2005/0884Erection of two linked buildings to provide 10 flats with vehicular access off Roke Lane and Petworth Road following demolition of existing car showroom and outbuildings at Baynards Garage, Petworth Road, Witley.
WA/2005/0885Erection of 5 dwellings with vehicular access off Roke Lane and Petworth Road, following demolition of existing car showroom at Baynards Garage, Petworth Road, Witley.
WA/2005/0954Erection of 2 buildings to provide a total of 14 flats following demolition of existing dwelling on land at Mark End, Mark Way, Godalming.
WA/2005/0954Erection of a four storey building to provide ten flats, following demolition of existing dwelling at 84 Peperharow Road, Godalming
WA/2005/1442Loft Conversion: Construction of dormer windows (revision of WA/2004/2025) at Three Acres, Highfield Lane, Thursley.

Background Papers (DoP&D)

Notification received 6th, 14th and 30th September and 3rd, 7th, 11th, 13th and 14th October 2005.

7.2 Appeal Decisions

WA/2003/0585Change of use from a mixed C2/D1 residential and non-residential training use to a mixed C1 hotel and D1 non-residential training use at The Manor House, Huxley Close, Godalming
(DISMISSED)
WA/2004/2205Proposed detached house with garage on land adjoining Greenside, Staceys Farm Road, Elstead
(ALLOWED)
EN/2004/15Alleged breach of planning control with the erection of a telescope swimming pool cover on land at 9 The Hydons, Salt Lane, Hydestile, Godalming
(ALLOWED)
WA/2005/0738Proposed advertisement, non-illuminated circular shop sign measuring 1.5 m diameter with 200 mm lettering and an overall height of 3.7 m above ground level at Pegasus Car Sales, 101A Meadrow, Godalming
(ALLOWED)
WA/2004/2806Erection of a two-storey office building following demolition of existing garages on land to the rear of 140 – 146 High Street, Godalming
(ALLOWED)
WA/2004/0771Proposed re-erection of previous existing store/workshop with new roof lights to form new dwelling on land at rear of Old Forrest Stores, Portsmouth Road, Milford.
(DISMISSED)
WA/2004/1754Proposed dormer window to rear of property at 120 Brighton Road, Godalming.
(DISMISSED)
WA/2004/2614Proposed dormer window to rear of property at 120 Brighton Road, Godalming.
(ALLOWED)
WA/2004/1490Erection of a new shop and administration building, part single, part two-storey, following demolition of Lessington Brake and garage, toilet block and two permanent classrooms together with the removal of the existing temporary mobile classrooms at Charterhouse, Charterhouse Road, Godalming.
(ALLOWED)
WA/2004/1491Erection of a new shop and administration building, part single, part two-storey, following demolition of Lessington Brake and garage, toilet block and two permanent classrooms together with the removal of the existing temporary mobile classrooms at Charterhouse, Charterhouse Road, Godalming.
(ALLOWED) (LBC)
WA/2004/1982Removal/demolition of dung enclosure walls at Pitchino, Pitch Place, Thursley.
(DISMISSED)
WA/2004/2721Proposed roof extension at Evergreen, Hookley Lane, Elstead.
(DISMISSED)

7.3 Inquiry Arrangements

29th November 2005
Council Chamber
(Public Inquiry - 2 days)		Erection of 10 dwellings with associated garages and parking following demolition of existing dwelling at Merriewood, Beacon View Road, Elstead (WA04/0477)


Background Papers (CEx)

There are no background papers (as defined by Section 100D(5) of the Local Government Act 1972) relating to this report.

8. ENFORCEMENT ACTION - CURRENT SITUATION

The current situation in respect of enforcement and related action previously authorised is set out below:-

(a) Majorland Rew, Godalming Road, Loxhill, Hascombe (19.06.96 and 20.08.97)

To secure cessation of the use of the land for the stationing of residential caravans and as a contractor’s depot. Further Notices served relating to the barn, mobile home, playhouse and other matters. Appeals dismissed. Notice varied to allow retention of barn. Time for compliance expired 16.07.00 for most things. Offer of Council accommodation refused. Further PCN served. Officers visited the site on 13.05.03. Compliance not achieved. Letter sent to owner’s agent identifying breaches dated 22.05.03. Further offer of Council accommodation refused. Prosecution to follow. Further site visit by Officers on 05.11.04, non-compliance with Notice. Further correspondence with agent regarding continuing breach of Enforcement Notice. Application WA05/0991 rural industry worker’s dwelling was refused on 29.06.05.

(b) Croft Nursery, Hookley Lane, Elstead (15.12.99)

(c) Croft Nursery, Hookley Lane, Elstead (21.06.00)

To secure:

(a) The demolition of the unauthorised timber building and the removal of any demolition materials from the site.

Appeal against timber building dismissed. Enforcement Notice upheld. Compliance date 06.02.03 (1 year). Building now removed.

(b) The cessation of the use of the additional haulage area, removal of the hard standing and restoration of the land to grass.

Appeal dismissed and notice upheld in respect of additional haulage area. Compliance date 25.09.02. Site inspection has confirmed that compliance has not been achieved. Warning letter sent. Haulage use ceased.


(c) The cessation of the material change of use of the site from a use by three rigid lorries to a use by six lorries and three trailers. Haulage use ceased. Compliance achieved.

Appeal allowed in respect of change of use of the site to a use by six lorries and two trailers. Discussions with owners’ agents to ascertain timetable for redevelopment proposals (WA04/1583). Planning permission granted for redevelopment.

(d) Wareham Brickworks, Haslemere Road, Brook (17.01.01)

To secure the cessation of the use of the land for the stationing of any mobile homes or caravans and vehicles or equipment connected with this use and also remove the articulated lorry trailer. Injunction given. Enforcement Notice served. An application against refusal for temporary mobile home went to High Court on 18.12.01. One mobile home has been removed. Further breach with stationing of two touring caravans. Further Enforcement Notice served on 04.10.04. Public Inquiry held. Decision awaited.

(e) 45 Birch Road, Farncombe (12.12.01)

To secure the removal of the balcony which has been erected at the first floor of the rear elevation of the chalet bungalow. Legal interests being established. Legal Department considering further response from owner. Enforcement notice served on 06.12.02. Compliance date 17.07.03. Witness statement drafted. Enforcement Team liaised with owner and the Notice will be complied with by January 2006.

(f) Land at The Star Public House, Milford Road, Elstead (01.05.02)

To secure the removal of a boundary fence erected in place of wall. Condition 3 of application WA01/0693 indicated that, in respect of the southern boundary of the site adjacent to Back Lane, the existing brick wall to be repaired and rebuilt. Retrospective application (WA02/0447) for the retention of the fence refused 01.05.02. New owners of property have been requested to remove fence to comply with terms of original condition. Letter sent requesting removal of boundary fence. New application for modified development is expected. Application not received by 05.11.04. Final warning given to the owners' solicitor. Response from owners is that an application will be submitted. No application received. Enforcement action authorised.

(g) Land at Beech Cottage, Hookley Lane, Elstead (10.07.03)

Retrospective planning application retention of boundary fence, refused under WA03/0214. Fence required consent following Condition 6 of WA00/0646. Applicant requested to remove fence. No response. PCN served 22.10.03. PCN reply received 11.11.03. Letter sent requesting an application for a more acceptable proposal on 05.01.04. No response received. Meeting with owner on 19.08.04 was constructive. Application expected to show repositioning of fence as at ‘Charters’. Monitoring position. Final warning letter sent. Notice served. Appeal lodged.


(h) 49 Minster Road, Godalming (17.09.03)

Detached garage not built according to approved plan (WA99/0162). PCN served 10.07.03. Reply received 14.07.03. Committee resolved to take enforcement action 17.09.03. Enforcement Notice served 10.12.03. Appeal dismissed. Date for compliance 14.01.05. Inspection carried out. Notice not complied with. Draft witness statements have been completed. Owners submitting an application for an alternative scheme.

(i) Land at Old Portsmouth Road, Thursley (24.10.03)

Two Enforcement Notices served requiring cessation of non-agricultural use and removal of perimeter fence, shed buildings and hardstanding. Appeal lodged. Inquiry held on 16.06.04. Appeal dismissed. One shed allowed to stay. Date for compliance 08.01.05. Notice not complied with. Agent instructed to prosecute 06.04.05.

(j) Land at Hambledon House Farm, Vann Lane, Hambledon (09.02.04)

(k) Tuesley Farm, Tuesley Lane, Godalming (30.06.04)

Enforcement action authorised to secure removal of polytunnels, fences/windbreaks, mobile homes and associated engineering works. Enforcement Notice served on 29.07.04. Inquiry held, decision awaited.

(l) Waitrose, 11-14 Bridge Street, Godalming (04.05.04)

Consent refused for retention of non-illuminated signs. Letter sent 01.06.04 requesting removal. No response received. Final warning letter sent. Discussions have been held about more appropriate signage. Application refused. Awaiting another application. Case passed to Enforcement Team who are negotiating removal within 28 days.

(m) 9 The Hydons, Salt Lane, Hydestile (01.10.04)

Enforcement Notice served to secure removal of swimming pool enclosure refusal under WA01/0748. Appeal allowed, planning permission granted. Enforcement Notice quashed.

(n) 2 The Hatch, The Street, Thursley (20.12.04)

To secure removal of parking area, retaining walls and terraces and restoration of contours of land (following dismissal of appeal against refusal of retrospective permission WA03/2193). Enforcement Notice served. Appeal withdrawn. Planning permission granted for an alternative scheme. Time for compliance with Enforcement Notice extended to 25.01.07.


(o) The Old Coal Yard, Hambledon Road, Hambledon (

Three Enforcement Notices served to secure cessation of the use of an open-sided barn for industrial purposes and external storage and demolition of a timber enclosure. Time for compliance 25.03.06.

Background Papers (CEX)

There are no background papers (as defined by Section 100D(5) of the Local Government Act 1972) relating to this report.

9. EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC

To consider the following recommendation on the motion of the Chairman:-

Recommendation

That, pursuant to Procedure Rule 20 and in accordance with Section 1004(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items on the grounds that it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, that if members of the public were present during the items, there would be disclosure to them of exempt information (as defined by Section 1001 of the Act) of the description specified in the following paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, namely:-

Item 10

Any instructions to Counsel and any opinion of Counsel (whether or not in connection with any proceedings) and any advice received, information obtained or action to be taken in connection with:-

(a) any legal proceedings by or against the authority; or

(b) the determination of any matter affecting the authority

(whether, in either case, proceedings have been commenced or are in contemplation). (Paragraph 12)

10. LEGAL ADVICE

To consider any legal advice relating to any applications in the agenda.


For further information or assistance, please telephone Jean Radley,
Senior Committee Secretary, on extension 3400 or 01483 523400

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