Agenda and draft minutes

There were no declarations interest.

The minutes of the Planning Committee (C) meeting held on 29 August 2013 were agreed and signed.

 44-46 Bromley Hill, BR1 4JU (Agenda Item 3)

Minutes of the Local meeting held on 15 July 2013 were tabled to Members before the meeting.

The Planning Officer outlined details of the proposal for the construction of a three-storey building incorporating terraces/ balconies.

He also confirmed to Members that in light of objections raised during the officer’s site inspection the second floor layout was amended to show two bedrooms to the rear of the building. 

Councillor Gibson arrived during the presentation of this item and did not take part in the decision making process.

The Committee received verbal representation from the applicant’s agent Mr M Mehta and from the occupier of 21 Coniston Road and on behalf of other objectors to the development.. 

Councillor John Paschoud moved a motion to accept the officer’s recommendation which was seconded by Councillor Jeffrey.

Members voted as follows

FOR:                   Councillors Jeffrey and John Paschoud.

AGAINST:          Councillor Bell (Chair)

RESOLVED:     that planning permission be granted in respect of Application DC/12/81740, subject to Conditions as set out in the report.

47 SYDENHAM ROAD SE26 5EX (Agenda Item 4)

The planning officer outlined details of this proposal for the construction of a double garage to the rear.

The Committee received verbal representations from the occupier of 6-7 Queensthorpe Mews, who raised concerns regarding the height of the garage.

Councillor Bell (Chair) moved a motion to accept the officer’s recommendation, which was seconded by Councillor John Paschoud.

Members voted as follows:

FOR:                   Councillors Bell (Chair), Jeffrey and John Paschoud.

AGAINST:          Councillor Gibson

RESOLVED:     that planning permission be granted in respect of Application No. DC/13/83513, subject to Conditions as set out in the report.

58 SOMERTREES AVENUE SE12 0BY  (Agenda Item 5)

The planning officer outlined the details of the construction of an extension at first floor level above an existing ground floor extension to the rear.

The Committee received verbal representations from a resident of 50 Somertrees Avenue on behalf of 60 & 62 Somertrees Avenue, who read from a prepared statement objecting to the proposal.

Councillor Jeffrey moved a motion to accept the officer’s recommendation, which was seconded by Councillor John Paschoud.

Members voted as follows:

FOR:                   Councillors Bell (Chair), Jeffrey and John Paschoud.

AGAINST:          Councillor Gibson

RESOLVED:     that planning permission be granted in respect of Application No. DC/13/83458, subject to Conditions as set out in the report.

40-42 MONTEM ROAD SE23 (Agenda Item 6)

The planning officer outlined details for a minor material amendment to allow the installation of balconies on the northern and eastern elevations, in connection with the planning permission dated 18 January 2008 (DC/07/65998)

The Committee received verbal representations from the resident of Flat 1, 59 Brockley Road, who raised concerns regarding overlooking from the balconies.

Councillor Gibson moved a motion to accept the officer’s recommendations, which was seconded by Councillor Jeffrey.

Members voted as follows:

FOR:                   Councillors Gibson, Jeffrey and John Paschoud.

AGAINST:          Councillor Bell (Chair)

RESOLVED: that Approval be Granted to the Minor Material Amendments in respect of Planning Application No. DC/13/83504 subject to conditions as set out in the report.