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Planning Committee - Tuesday, 11th June, 2024 7.00 pm

June 11, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting
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Summary

The Planning Committee of Elmbridge Council met on Tuesday 11 June 2024 to discuss several significant planning applications and administrative matters. Key decisions included the refusal of a major development at the former Waylands Treatment Works and the approval of an extension for the Elmbridge Canoe Club. The committee also addressed updates to the Statement of Community Involvement and made appointments to various sub-committees and working groups.

Former Waylands Treatment Works Development

The committee deliberated on the hybrid planning application 2022/3427 for a phased master plan for a mixed-use development at the former Waylands Treatment Works. The proposal included commercial and residential units, with up to 40 affordable homes. Despite the potential benefits, the committee refused the application due to concerns about the impact on the Green Belt, traffic issues, and the lack of a completed legal agreement to secure affordable housing and other contributions. The decision was made with seven votes in favour of refusal, five against, and three abstentions.

Elmbridge Canoe Club Extension

The committee approved planning application 2024/0143 for the Elmbridge Canoe Club, which involved constructing a first-floor rear terrace extension to the existing balcony facing the riverside. The decision was made after considering the potential impact on neighbouring properties and the Green Belt. Conditions were imposed to address concerns about noise, privacy, and the management of the balcony area.

Statement of Community Involvement

The committee recommended updates to the Statement of Community Involvement to the Cabinet. The proposed changes include measures to protect personal information in public comments on planning applications, such as redacting names and addresses and removing comments after the appeal period.

Appointments

  • Thames Landscape Strategy Executive Review Board: Councillor Layton was appointed to represent Elmbridge Council.
  • Local Plan Working Group: Councillor Alex Batchelor was appointed to the group following the resignation of Councillor Mrs. James.

Minutes and Reports

The committee noted the minutes of several sub-committee meetings, including:

The meeting commenced at 7.00 pm and concluded at 10.25 pm.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Barry Cheyne
Councillor Barry Cheyne  The Walton Society •  Walton Central
Profile image for Councillor Alex Coomes
Councillor Alex Coomes  Liberal Democrats •  Claygate
Profile image for Councillor Harrison Allman-Varty
Councillor Harrison Allman-Varty  Reform UK •  Oatlands and Burwood Park
Profile image for Councillor Clare Bailey
Councillor Clare Bailey  Liberal Democrats •  Walton North
Profile image for Councillor Alex Batchelor
Councillor Alex Batchelor  Portfolio Holder for Housing •  Thames Ditton & Weston Green Residents' Association •  Thames Ditton
Profile image for Councillor Andrew Burley
Councillor Andrew Burley  Conservative •  Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon
Profile image for Councillor Nick Dodds
Councillor Nick Dodds  Liberal Democrats •  Walton North
Profile image for Councillor Peter Harman
Councillor Peter Harman  Weybridge & St. George's Independents •  Weybridge St Georges Hill
Profile image for Councillor Paul Hughes
Councillor Paul Hughes  Liberal Democrats •  Hersham Village
Profile image for Councillor Liz Laino
Councillor Liz Laino  Liberal Democrats •  Long Ditton
Profile image for Councillor Gregor Macgregor
Councillor Gregor Macgregor  Independent •  Walton Central
Profile image for Councillor Alistair Mann
Councillor Alistair Mann  Conservative •  Cobham and Downside
Profile image for Councillor Judy Sarsby
Councillor Judy Sarsby  Deputy Mayor •  Liberal Democrats •  Weybridge Riverside
Profile image for Councillor Janet Turner
Councillor Janet Turner  Hinchley Wood Residents' Association •  Hinchley Wood and Weston Green
Profile image for Councillor Simon Waugh
Councillor Simon Waugh  Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Culture and Commercial Strategy •  Esher Residents' Association •  Esher
Profile image for Councillor Laurence Wells
Councillor Laurence Wells  Liberal Democrats •  Cobham and Downside
Marianne Bailey
Paul Falconer
Profile image for Councillor Alistair Price
Councillor Alistair Price  Liberal Democrats •  Walton South
Profile image for Councillor Kirsty Hewens
Councillor Kirsty Hewens  Portfolio Holder for Enterprise, Parking and Local Economy •  Liberal Democrats •  Walton South
Aneta Mantio
Carol Ann O'Kane
Seema Richardson
Victoria Statham
Profile image for Councillor Ashley Tilling
Councillor Ashley Tilling  Portfolio Holder for Climate Change, Environmental Services and Sustainability •  Liberal Democrats •  Weybridge Riverside
Profile image for Councillor Mary Marshall
Councillor Mary Marshall  Independent •  Claygate
Profile image for Councillor Tony Popham
Councillor Tony Popham  Molesey Residents' Association •  Molesey West
Suzanne Parkes
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