Agenda and minutes

To approve as correct the minutes of the meeting held on 19 September 2023

(Note: If any Member wishes to propose an amendment to the minutes they should submit this in writing to committeeservices@horsham.gov.uk at least 24 hours before the meeting.  Where applicable, the audio recording of the meeting will be checked to ensure the accuracy of the proposed amendment.)

A member of the Committee questioned the accuracy of the minutes of the meeting held on 19 September 2023.

The Committee resolved to defer the approval of the minutes to the next meeting on 21 November to allow them to be amended if necessary. 

To receive any declarations of interest from Members of the Committee

There were no declarations of interest.

To receive any announcements from the Chairman of the Committee or the Chief Executive

The Chairman of the Committee reminded Members that they cannot engage with members of the public during a committee meeting.

The list of appeals lodged, appeals in progress and appeal decisions as circulated were noted.

Ward: Pulborough, Coldwaltham and Amberley

Applicant: Mr and Mrs F Cramer

This application sought retrospective planning permission for the erection of a two-bed annexe building, providing ancillary residential accommodation, located to the east side of the existing dwelling. The proposed annexe would be a single storey construction with two bedrooms and a shower room.

The application site was located within a conservation area, outside of the built-up area boundary in a countryside location.

Pulborough Parish Council raised objection to the application, on the grounds of over development.

Two letters of representation were received from the public, from one address supporting the application. 

The applicant’s agent spoke in support of the application.

Local ward members spoke in objection to the application, raising concerns around water neutrality and rainwater storage tanks.

Members raised multiple concerns with the application including water neutrality calculation, the stability on the hardstanding foundation that was already in place and the height of the proposed building.

It was therefore proposed and seconded to defer the application so that additional information could be obtained.

RESOLVED

That the application DC/21/2802 be deferred from committee pending further queries relating to water neutrality statement calculations, a review of the slab level, a review of the storage tank capacity and location, the provision of leaded windows and clarification of ridge height compared to the previous building.

Ward: Pulborough, Coldwaltham and Amberley

Applicant: Mr and Mrs Morley

This item was withdrawn.