Nine dwellings at Tickners, 74 Chertsey Road, Chobham, Woking

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing the existing dwelling and building nine homes with parking, access works, landscaping, amenity space, boundaries and refuse storage.

“The application relates to the demolition of the existing dwelling and the construction of 9 dwellings with associated car and cycle parking, the extension of the existing driveway to provide access, landscaping, private amenity space, boundary treatment and refuse storage.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site contains a dwelling and open field on Chobham’s settlement edge, partly within the settlement boundary and partly within the Green Belt.

“The site is located on the edge of the settlement of Chobham with the western part of the site falling within the settlement boundary and the rest of the site falling within the Green Belt. The site is set back from Chertsey Road located to the south of existing property no. 76-94 Chertsey Road. The site is accessed via a private drive between no. 72 and 76 Chertsey Road. The existing site contains an existing residential property and open field.”

“The site is located on the edge of the settlement boundary, where the surrounding area is predominantly residential in character to the north, east and west, with open fields situated immediately to the south (Green Belt). The properties fronting Chertsey Road are mainly detached and semidetached dwellings of traditional form and appearance.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the site met the relevant Green Belt criteria and the development was acceptable in design, amenity, highway, ecology and drainage terms.

“The western portion of the site lies within the Chobham settlement boundary, and the residential use is considered acceptable in principle. The eastern part of the site falls outside the settlement boundary and is within the designated Green Belt. The site meets the definition of grey belt land and complies with the criteria of paragraph 155 of the NPPF and is therefore not inappropriate development in the Green Belt.”

“The proposed development is considered acceptable in design and character terms, resulting in a scale and density of development appropriate for this location, whilst it would also be acceptable on amenity, highway, ecology and drainage grounds.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Highways, drainage, waste, fire, environmental services and wildlife consultees raised no objections, subject to specified conditions in some cases.

“County Highways Authority No objections are raised regarding highway safety and capacity or on parking grounds. Conditions are recommended for electric charging points, cycle storage, a construction management plan, visibility zones, additional signage, pedestrian improvements.”

“No objections are raised to the surface water flood risk to and from the site and the LLFA recommends the drainage details to be carried out in the accordance with the submitted details.”

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Who spoke

A resident spoke against the application, while two representatives spoke on behalf of the agent or applicant.

Members’ discussion

Members discussed flooding, a nearby culvert, access, Green Belt land, amenity, privacy, vehicle movements, ecological mitigation and whether the design reflected local character.

“Members questioned [name withheld] on the current impact of flooding on properties in the Chertsey Road area close to the proposed site, and potential flooding risks to the site. Questions on the access road to 74 Chertsey Road were also discussed and [name withheld] was asked if other vehicles used it as a turning point.”

“A Member queried what percentage of the area proposed was developed land, settlement boundary and classified as greenbelt. The amenity and privacy to the existing residents and their properties from the proposed new development was questioned. Flood zones and the impact on lorries and vehicles using the access road were also discussed.”

Minutes

The committee vote

The officer recommendation to grant permission subject to conditions and a legal agreement was proposed, seconded and carried, with six votes for, four against and no abstentions.

“The officer’s recommendation to grant subject to conditions and a legal agreement was proposed by Councillor Jonny Cope, seconded by Councillor Mary Glauert, put to the vote and carried.”

“NOTE 5 In accordance with Part 4, Section D, Paragraph 18 of the Constitution, the voting for the officer’s recommendation to grant, subject to conditions and a legal agreement was as follows:”

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The decision

The committee approved application 25/1159/FFU.

“RESOLVED that application 25/1159/FFU be approved.”

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