Draft Minutes from 27th November12 Jan 2021 09:26
27. The Chairman provided Members with a summary of the debate.
28. The Principal Lawyer reminded Members that, although the cost
consequences of a decision were not a material planning
consideration, Members should bear in mind the importance of having
proper planning reasons that would stand up to scrutiny supported by
robust evidence.
29. The Chairman asked Members to vote on the following reasons for
refusal which were agreed by Cllr Penny Rivers and Cllr Andrew
Povey:
Reason 1: It has not been demonstrated that the highway network is of
an appropriate standard for use by the traffic generated by the
development, or that the traffic generated by the development would
not have a significant adverse impact on highway safety contrary to
Surrey Minerals Plan Core Strategy 2011 Policy MC15.
Reason 2: It has not been demonstrated that the applicant has
provided information sufficient for the mineral planning authority to be
satisfied that there would be no significant adverse impact on the
appearance, quality and character of the landscape and any features
that contribute towards its distinctiveness, including its designation as
an Area of Great Landscape Value, contrary to Surrey Minerals Plan
Core Strategy 2011 Policy MC14(iii).
30. Six Members voted for the motion and five Members voted against.
There were no abstentions. Therefore, the motion for refusal was
carried.
Actions / further information to be provided:
None.
Resolved:
That the Committee REFUSE application WA/2019/0796 due to the following
reasons:
Reason 1: It has not been demonstrated that the highway network is of
an appropriate standard for use by the traffic generated by the
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development, or that the traffic generated by the development would
not have a significant adverse impact on highway safety contrary to
Surrey Minerals Plan Core Strategy 2011 Policy MC15.
Reason 2: It has not been demonstrated that the applicant has
provided information sufficient for the mineral planning authority to be
satisfied that there would be no significant adverse impact on the
appearance, quality and character of the landscape and any features
that contribute towards its distinctiveness, including its designation as
an Area of Great Landscape Value, contrary to Surrey Minerals Plan
Core Strategy 2011 Policy MC14(iii).
https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/documents/g7523/Public%20minutes%20Friday%2027-Nov-2020%2010.30%20Planning%20and%20Regulatory%20Committee.pdf?T=11
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