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South Area Planning Sub-Committee - Thursday, 25th April, 2024 7.00 pm

April 25, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting
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Summary

The council meeting focused on deliberating two primary planning applications, with discussions centered around the appropriateness of proposed architectural changes and their alignment with local planning policies. The committee ultimately decided to permit both applications, albeit with conditions, after considering the impact on local character and resident concerns.

  1. 28 Lee Hill Road, Cobham: The application sought permission for various house extensions and alterations. The committee approved the application with conditions, including a landscaping scheme to enhance biodiversity and aesthetics. The decision was influenced by the applicant's compliance with local planning guidelines and the non-intrusive nature of the proposed extensions. The addition of a landscaping condition aimed to address concerns about the visual impact and loss of greenery.

  2. 15 Drinham Park, Waybridge: The application involved modifications to a garage and the creation of a new vehicle access. Initially recommended for refusal due to concerns about the pitched roof on the garage not fitting the local character, the committee overturned the officer's recommendation. Arguments for approval highlighted the applicant's efforts to address previous concerns by lowering the roof's height and the lack of uniformity in the local architectural styles. The decision allows for the pitched roof, emphasizing a more flexible approach to individual homeowner's preferences over strict adherence to existing character.

The meeting was notable for its demonstration of the committee's willingness to consider resident efforts and preferences in planning decisions, reflecting a balance between regulatory compliance and individual expression.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Andrew Burley
Councillor Andrew Burley  Conservative •  Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon
Councillor Charu Sood
Councillor Ananya Banerjee
Profile image for Councillor Hilary Butler
Councillor Hilary Butler  Conservative •  Oatlands and Burwood Park
Profile image for Councillor Peter Harman
Councillor Peter Harman  Weybridge & St. George's Independents •  Weybridge St Georges Hill
Profile image for Councillor Helgi Joensen
Councillor Helgi Joensen  Liberal Democrats •  Weybridge Riverside
Profile image for Councillor Alistair Mann
Councillor Alistair Mann  Conservative •  Cobham and Downside
Profile image for Councillor Alan Charles Parker CBE
Councillor Alan Charles Parker CBE  Conservative •  Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon
Profile image for Councillor Judy Sarsby
Councillor Judy Sarsby  Deputy Mayor •  Liberal Democrats •  Weybridge Riverside
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 Laurence Wells
Councillor Laurence Wells  Liberal Democrats •  Cobham and Downside
Councillor Robin Stephens
Matthew Clarke
Peter Brooks
Joseph Kelly
Harvey Moodley
Sherry Stoker
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