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⇛ 2024

Dawn Lacey — Parish Clerk & RFO

claygate PARISH COUNCIL

caring for Claygate Village

Claygate Parish Council

Claygate Village Hall

Church Road

Claygate

Surrey KT10 0JP

☎ 07741 848 719

email: clerk@claygateparishcouncil.gov.uk

website: www.claygateparishcouncil.gov.uk

20th February 2025

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED TO ATTEND

A Meeting of the Planning Committee of Claygate Parish Council will be held on Thursday 27th February 2025 at 7.00pm at 7.00pm at Treetops Pavilion, Recreation Ground, Church Road
PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER TIME OF THIS MEETING

The meeting is open to the public and press. A quarter of an hour has been reserved for members of the public to address the Council, for three minutes each, on any subject relevant to the agenda. In order to address the meeting, we would appreciate you contacting the Parish Clerk before 11am on the day of the meeting who will allocate a slot. All meetings will operate to our Privacy Policy which can be found at www.claygateparishcouncil.gov.uk. Doors will open at 7.20pm.

Covid 19

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Parish Clerk & RFO

AGENDA

• 1. Apologies for absence.
• 2. Declarations of Interest in items on the agenda.
• 3. Confirm the minutes of the 9th January 2025 Planning Committee meeting.
• 4. Review actioning of items from previous minutes and agree any further action required. (Appendix 1)
• 5. To answer any questions from members of the public.
• 6. Review planning correspondence, notification of applications and outstanding results and agree any action required.
• 7. Review Report on Applications Decided, and Appeals Lodged and Decided since last meeting and agree any action required. (Appendix 2)
• 8. Discuss planning applications from Elmbridge Borough Council (EBC) Weekly Planning Lists (https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/planning) for the following weeks and agree responses required: w/e 7th, 14th and 21st February. (Appendix 3)
• 9. Receive a report on EBC’s East Area Sub Committee Meeting and agree any action required.
• 10. Receive a report on EBC’s Planning Committee meeting and agree any action required.
• 11. To consider NPPF and Elmbridge Local Plan developments and agree action as appropriate.
• 12. Discuss any communication of key decisions to residents and agree any action required.
• 13. Matters for information purposes only.
• 14. Date of the next meeting: 7.30pm Thursday 27th March, Treetops Pavilion, Recreation Ground, Church Road, Claygate KT10 0JP.

Appendix 1: ACTIONS from the CPC Planning Meeting held on Thursday 6th February

ACTIONS	DESCRIPTION	CLLR	STATUS
Item 7	Application 2024/2894 where the Planning Committee had commented that the Outbuilding should NOT be used as a dwelling had EBC not imposing a condition on this when approving the application – to contact Paul Falconer to ask why.	Cllr Sheppard
Item 11	To consider monitoring any new developments with the NPPF and Local Plan Developments and report any updates.	Planning Councillors
Item 12	To draw attention on our Website and Social Media any updates with the NPPF and Local Plan development.	Cllr Holt
Item 13 f	To ensure that the Website and Councillors and NVA’s are aware of the earlier start to the meetings on the 27th Feb: Planning – 7pm Main Meeting – 8pm	Clerk

Appendix 2: APPLICATIONS DECIDED, APPEALS LODGED & DECIDED

APPLICATIONS DECIDED

week ending 10th January

ADDRESS: 28 Dalmore Avenue APPLICATION NUMBER: 2024/3216 PROPOSAL: Hip-to-gable roof extension incorporating rear dormer window with juliet balcony and front rooflights and alterations to fenestration. CPC VERDICT: Nothing on EBC website from CPC PC[?] EBC VERDICT: Grant Lawful Development Cert - Proposed

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week ending 17th January

ADDRESS: 7 Forge Drive APPLICATION NUMBER: 2024/1066 PROPOSAL: Construction of 1.8m high fencing on concrete bases with posts (retrospective). CPC VERDICT: No Objections, No Comments EBC VERDICT: Refuse Planning Permission. Reasons: 1 The change of use of the adjacent open space land due to the loss of Green Infrastructure Asset (an informal amenity open and greenspace within a housing area) and lack of provision of an equivalent replacement elsewhere has resulted in the loss of informal recreational green space within a housing development. The proposal has had an adverse impact on the character and visual amenity. The previous parcel of land is considered to be a green lung within an otherwise built-up area and the loss of this green space detracts from the character and appearance of the surrounding area. The proposal is contrary to Paragraph 104 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF - 2024), Policies CS14 and CS17 of the Core Strategy (2011), Policies DM2, DM6 and DM20 of the Development Management Plan (2015) and the Design and Character Supplementary Planning Document - The character of Elmbridge - an overview (2012). 2 The fencing on concrete base and posts installed, by reason of its prominent siting, expanse and projection and overall cumulative size is resulting in an incongruous, visually intrusive and jarring and dominant form of development that is substantially harming the character and appearance of the site and area and resulting in adverse visual impacts to the amenities of the street scene and the loss of the sense of spaciousness. It is considered that the development fails to comply with Policy CS17 of the Core Strategy (2011), Policies DM2 and DM6 of the Development Management Plan (2015), to the advice provided by Design and Character Supplementary Planning Document - The character of Elmbridge - an overview (2012) and the National Planning Policy Framework – NPPF (2024). 3 No arboricultural information has been provided to support this application and to ensure that the immediate tree has not been adversely affected. This is contrary to the recommendations of BS5837:2012 and the Council's own requirements. The application has failed to assess the arboricultural implications of the proposal, contrary to the requirements of Policy CS14 of the Core Strategy (2011), Policy DM6 of the Elmbridge Development Management Plan (2015) and the National Planning Policy Framework - NPPF (2024).

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ADDRESS: 87 Common Road APPLICATION NUMBER: 2024/2894 PROPOSAL: Single-storey rear extension, single-storey front and side extension, front bay window and alterations to fenestration and external finish. CPC VERDICT: No Objections, With Comments: If the application is approved, the outbuilding should not be used as a dwelling. EBC VERDICT: Grant Planning Permission. 3 x std conditions. 1 x Flat Roof – no other use 1 x Flood Risk Mitigation 1 x Obscure Glazing [NB: No restriction on use of outbuilding]

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week ending 24th January

ADDRESS: 15 Beaconsfield Road APPLICATION NUMBER: 2024/3236 PROPOSAL: Single-storey rear extension, single-storey front and side extension, front bay window and alterations to fenestration and external finish. CPC VERDICT: Claygate Foley Estate Conservation Area: Liquidamber styraciflua (T1): Reduce crown by 2m all round. Height after work, 6m. Width after work, 6m Dead rowan (T2): Take down to ground level. [We were a Consultee, but website shows no response from us.] EBC VERDICT: Conservation Area Tree Works Acceptable

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APPEALS LODGED

week ending 10th January

ADDRESS: 'Langford', Raleigh Drive APPLICATION NUMBER: 2024/2185 PROPOSAL: Alterations and extensions to existing single-storey bungalow to create a two-storey dwelling following partial demolition of existing house. CPC VERDICT: No Objections, With Comments “Does EBC feel that the overlooking issues have been dealt with?” [i.e. recognizing that 2185 was an adaptation of the previous application 2024/0639] EBC VERDICT: Refuse Planning Permission The proposed development, due to the presence of windows above ground floor within the east and west elevations, would result in an unacceptable level of actual and perceived overlooking and loss of privacy to the detriment of existing and future occupiers of Raleigh House and The Lodge, contrary to the requirements of Policy DM2 of the Development Management Plan 2015, the Design and Character SPD and the revised NPPF.

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Appendix 3: PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Week Ending 10th January

ADDRESS: 9 Fairlawn Close APPLICATION NUMBER: 2024/3262 PROPOSAL: Part two/part single-storey rear/side extension incorporating rear balcony and rear canopy, first-floor front extension, side rooflight, front porch and alterations to fenestration following partial demolition of existing house. COMMENTS: Householder Application No Tree documents

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ADDRESS: Claygate Primary School Foley Road APPLICATION NUMBER: 2024/3225 PROPOSAL: Variation of Condition: 4 (Hours of Opening) of planning permission 2021/1647 (Single-storey pool enclosure and associated access and decking) to extend the opening hours Monday to Friday 6:30 am to 21:30 pm and Saturday 7:00 am to 20:00 pm. COMMENTS: Variation of Condition under s.73

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Week Ending 17th January

ADDRESS: 5 Fairlawn Close APPLICATION NUMBER: 2024/3287 PROPOSAL: Conversion of garage into living space, infill of ground floor side door and alterations to fenestration. COMMENTS: Lawful Development Cert - Existing

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ADDRESS: 7 Fishersdene APPLICATION NUMBER: 2024/33299 PROPOSAL: Part two/part single-storey side/rear extension incorporating front pitched roof, single-storey rear infill extension, first-floor rear extension, new porch, alterations to fenestration and landscape alterations following demolition of existing conservatory and garage. COMMENTS: Householder Application [3 x Tree documents]

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ADDRESS: 19 Merrilyn Close APPLICATION NUMBER: 2024/3264 PROPOSAL: Single-storey rear extension. COMMENTS: Householder Application [0 x Tree documents]

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Week Ending 24th January

ADDRESS: 22 Oaken Drive APPLICATION NUMBER: 2024/2842 PROPOSAL: Part single; part two-storey side extension with front dormer, removal of rear rooflight; retention of the roof form from barn style gable to gable ended alongside moving of the front dormer; front porch extension; new front boundary wall with a gate and alterations to fenestration and materiality. COMMENTS: Householder Application [No Tree documents]

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ADDRESS: 'Furze Hill', 7 Beaconsfield Road APPLICATION NUMBER: 2025/0113 PROPOSAL: Claygate Foley Estate Conservation Area - 1. Cypress group (front boundary) - Seasonal trim both sides, removing approx. 15cm growth to tighten and tidy hedge. Trim/reduce top by up to 0.5m to achieve a uniform level across group. 2. Hazel (by greenhouse) - Remove stem that is rubbing against greenhouse, then prune remaining branches by up to 0.5m to provide suitable clearance from greenhouse. 3. Apple (in neighbour's garden) - Reduce overhanging laterals by up to 1.5m back to boundary line. Pruning cuts to be made to suitable live growth where possible. 4. Bay & Holly (RHS boundary) - Reduce by up to 1-1.5m in height to achieve a uniform level across group. Cut back by approx. 1m to provide clearance from adjacent Apple tree and trim garden side to tidy. 5. Bamboo (RHS boundary, under Bay tree) - Fell to near ground level. 6. Yew (under Douglas fir) - Suppressed specimen, fell to near ground level. 7. Thuja hedge (adjacent to path) - Mostly dead. Fell to near ground level and grind out resulting stumps. COMMENTS: Tree Conservation Area [Tree Wardens]

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ADDRESS: 1 Kings Mead Park APPLICATION NUMBER: 2024/3263 PROPOSAL: Tree Preservation Order EL:09/40 - T1 Copper beech on attached document. 1. Reduce crown on south-east side of the tree in line with green line on plan. Reason: Recent high winds during Storm Conall brought down branches and caused damage to rear lower level roof (guttering damage). Crown has grown unevenly this side due to sun position and this would make the tree crown better proportions. 2. Thin the crown 10%. Reason: Crown has grown thick again since last work carried out in 2017 and this would aid light transmission to neighbouring garden and benefit tree health. 3. Remove dead branches. Reason: To improve tree health 4. Reduce crown on North-east side of the property in line with green line on plan. Reason: Tree has grown unevenly this side due to sun position and now overhangs neighbouring property garden and corner of the house. Preventative measure to reduce risk of damage to property from falling objects. COMMENTS: Tree Preservation Order [Tree Wardens]

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ADDRESS: 9 Trystings Close APPLICATION NUMBER: 2024/3191 PROPOSAL: Single-storey front garage extension and retrospective application for front porch, front boundary wall and piers, side boundary fencing and alterations to fenestration and exterior finish. COMMENTS: Full Application [No Tree documents]

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Week Ending 31st January

ADDRESS: 4 Loseberry Road APPLICATION NUMBER: 2025/0204 PROPOSAL: Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A: Single-storey rear extension. COMMENTS: Prior Approval Householders

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ADDRESS: 7 Tower Gardens APPLICATION NUMBER: 2025/0220 PROPOSAL: Front dormer windows and front and side rooflights. COMMENTS: Lawful Development Cert - Proposed

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ADDRESS: 'Rowan Preparatory School', 6 Fitzalan Road APPLICATION NUMBER: 2025/0016 PROPOSAL: Confirmation of Compliance with Condition 4 (Details of levels) of planning permission 2024/1267. COMMENTS: Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions

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