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Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 29th May, 2024 2.00 pm

May 29, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)
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Summary

The meeting began with a summary of apologies for absence and declarations of interest. Councillor Burton excused himself from item 12 due to a prior public statement, and Councillor Moroney declared an interest in item 8 as a member of Lee Town Council and Lee Conservation and Heritage. Councillor Deer declared interests in items 6 and 12 due to connections with the applicants.

Affordable Wheelchair Accessible Bungalow in Anson Chase

James Ben, Planning Officer, presented a proposal for a one-bedroom, two-person wheelchair accessible bungalow in Anson Chase. The site previously had planning permission for a two-bedroom bungalow, but amendments were made to comply with safety distances from a power cable and substation. The proposal aims to provide affordable housing, improve local character, and offer adequate parking. The committee approved the proposal unanimously.

Demolition and Erection of Two Dwellings at 28 Belfast Drive

Charlotte presented a proposal for the demolition of an existing bungalow and the erection of two four-bedroom houses at 28 Belfast Drive. The proposal had been amended to address previous design concerns. Despite objections from residents about parking and the loss of a bungalow, the committee approved the proposal with an additional condition for tree planting to replace lost green space.

Construction Method Statement for Elkington House

Charlotte Gal Fog presented a construction method statement for Elkington House, which had been partially demolished for the construction of three dwellings. The committee approved the details, ensuring that parking and site management would not disrupt the local area.

Affordable Social Housing in Bradford Berry

James presented a proposal for two two-bedroom semi-detached houses in Bradford Berry, replacing underutilized garages. The proposal aims to provide affordable housing and improve local character. Despite concerns about parking, the committee deferred the decision to verify the current use of the garages.

Redevelopment of 22-26 Lee Hill

Abby Greenwood presented a proposal for the redevelopment of partially demolished properties at 22-26 Lee Hill. The design had been refined to address previous concerns about materials and detailing. The committee approved the proposal with an additional condition to address land stability concerns.

Change of Use to HMO in Kilworth Avenue

Charlotte White presented a proposal to change the use of a property in Kilworth Avenue from a six-person HMO to an eight-person HMO. Despite concerns about overdevelopment and parking, the committee approved the proposal with an additional condition for landscaping.

Enforcement Actions

Several enforcement actions were discussed:

  • Albion Road: The committee authorized enforcement action to remove an unauthorized rear extension.
  • Manchester Drive: The committee authorized enforcement action to remove unauthorized roof extensions.
  • Pavilion Drive: The committee authorized enforcement action to cease the use of an outbuilding as a self-contained dwelling.
  • West Road: The committee authorized enforcement action to cease the use of a ground floor unit as a dwelling.
  • Westcliff Park Drive: The committee authorized enforcement action to cease the use of a property as a circumcision clinic, with a compliance period of one month.

The meeting concluded with the approval of all enforcement actions and the cessation of the webcast.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Nick Ward
Councillor Nick Ward  Independent •  Shoeburyness Ward
Profile image for CouncillorFay Evans
CouncillorFay Evans  Conservative Party •  West Leigh Ward
Profile image for Councillor Martin Berry
Councillor Martin Berry  Non-Aligned •  St Lukes Ward
Profile image for Councillor Margaret Borton
Councillor Margaret Borton  Labour Party •  Victoria Ward
Profile image for Councillor Alan Dear
Councillor Alan Dear  Conservative Party •  Belfairs Ward
Profile image for Councillor Matt Dent
Councillor Matt Dent  Cabinet Member for Business, Culture, Music and Tourism •  Labour & Co-operative Party •  Kursaal Ward
Profile image for CouncillorNigel Folkard
CouncillorNigel Folkard  Mayor •  Conservative Party •  Chalkwell Ward
Profile image for Councillor John Harland
Councillor John Harland  Conservative Party •  West Shoebury Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAnne Jones
CouncillorAnne Jones  Deputy Leader - Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing •  Labour Party •  Westborough Ward
Profile image for Councillor Richard Longstaff
Councillor Richard Longstaff  Green Party •  Leigh Ward
Profile image for Councillor Carole Mulroney
Councillor Carole Mulroney  Liberal Democrats •  Leigh Ward
Profile image for CouncillorMaxine Sadza
CouncillorMaxine Sadza  Cabinet Member for Social Care and Healthier Communities •  Labour Party •  Milton Ward
Profile image for Councillor Ron Woodley
Councillor Ron Woodley  Independent •  Thorpe Ward
Kevin Waters
Charlotte Galforg
Patrick Keyes
Spyridon Mouratidis
Charlotte White
Martin Warren
Tim Row

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