Black netting and posts at Clubhouse Whiteleaf Golf Club, Whiteleaf

Consultation and objections

No relevant parish or consultation responses were received, while objections concerned the black fencing and oversized stanchions.

“APPENDIX A: Consultation Responses and Representations Councillor Comments Cllr Gary Hall Cllr Matthew Walsh It was agreed to be green not black.”

“Representations Objection – fully erected fencing in black not green prior to gaining planning permission and oversized stanchions. Objection – the Golf Club should be instructed to paint the new posts dark green and renegotiate with contractor to replace with green netting.”

Officer report

Public speaking

There was no public speaking on the application.

Members’ debate

Members held a full debate before considering a motion to approve the application in line with the officer’s recommendation.

“Following a full debate, Members voted in favour of the motion to approve the application, in line with the officer’s recommendation.”

“There was no public speaking on this application.”

Minutes

The amended condition

The amended condition required the support poles to remain finished in black for the development’s lifetime.

“Condition 4 – Materials, had been reworded to state: Notwithstanding any indication of materials which may have been given in the application, the support poles for the netting shall be maintained/finished in a black colour for the lifetime of the development. Thereafter, the development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved details.”

“Reason: To secure a satisfactory appearance in the Chilterns National Landscape…”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application in line with the officer’s recommendation.

“Resolved: that the application be approved, in line with the officer’s recommendation.”

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