NORTH AREA PLANNING COMMITTEE 28 th MAY 2009

NORTH AREA PLANNING COMMITTEE 28 th MAY 2009 1. DELEGATED DECISION LIST (HEPP) DOCUMENT C 1.0 The Delegated Decision List - showing decisions issued by the Head of Economic Promotion and Planning is attached. 2.0 RECOMMENDATION 2.1 The Committee is requested to note this report. 1 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

DELEGATED DECISION LIST Application No. Address/Proposal Decision AD09/00198/FUL Conversion of existing integral garage to provide additional accommodation. Chancton Cansiron Lane Ashurst Wood East Grinstead AD09/00309/FUL Erection of timber shed on concrete base at location in excess of 5 meters from existing property. Ashdown View Cansiron Lane Ashurst Wood East Grinstead AR08/03918/FUL Replacement Windows Ardingly College College Road Ardingly Haywards Heath AR09/00331/FUL Proposed new extension to provide study and ensuite Church Cottages Street Lane Ardingly Haywards Heath AR09/00332/LBC Proposed new extension to provide study and ensuite Church Cottages Street Lane Ardingly Haywards Heath AR09/00590/FUL Extension to dairy barn Hill House Farm Ardingly Road Lindfield Haywards Heath AR09/00703/LBC Rennovation of dilapidated garage. Amended description. 22 High Street Ardingly Haywards Heath West Sussex AR09/00898/FUL Renewal of AR/06/01235/FUL for a mobile home for 4 agricultural workers for temporary period of two years. Hill House Farm Ardingly Road Lindfield Haywards Heath AR09/01050/TREE 1 Cypress ( With area A2) Fell. 14 Ardings Close Ardingly Haywards Heath West Sussex GRANTED UNCONDITIONAL AR09/01156/TCA Sycamore - reduce lower laterals on eastern side by 2m. Beech and Cypress (1) - lift canopy by 2m. Cypress (2) - fell. Larch and 2 Douglas Firs - lift canopies by 2m. Turnpike Court Hett Close Ardingly Haywards Heath NO OBJECTION 2 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

GR08/02078/FUL Various amendments made to previous planning application GR/07/02246. Original application was made to add mansard roof to create new first floor layout plus rear extension. St Elmo Furzefield Road East Grinstead West Sussex GR08/03878/FUL Retrospective - Outside seating and smoking area. The Old Mill Dunnings Road East Grinstead West Sussex GR08/03919/FUL Enclosure of existing rear covered area to form a store room and rear lobby Cranston House Cranston Road East Grinstead West Sussex GR09/00047/FUL Additional wing of accommodation at existing care facility to provide 10 special care bedspaces together with essential staff accommodation. Beechcroft Towse West Hoathly Road East Grinstead West Sussex GR09/00158/ADV New shop sign. Blockbuster 1 Whitehall Parade London Road East Grinstead GR09/00246/FUL Double storey side extension - internal alterations and solar panels to roof 17 Stuart Way East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 4RR GR09/00271/FUL Extension to existing Sainsbury's store and associated works including external alterations and alterations to the store car park layout. J Sainsbury Plc Brooklands Way East Grinstead West Sussex GR09/00353/FUL This is a retrospective planning application for the retention of an existing roof top terrace for the existing Scott cinema, East Grinstead. The Atrium King Street East Grinstead West Sussex GR09/00404/FUL PVC-U conservatory. Carradale West Leigh East Grinstead West Sussex 3 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

GR09/00432/FUL Conversion of loft space to form one bedroom and an ensuite bathroom with a staircase up from ground floor level. Inglenook Ship Street East Grinstead West Sussex REFUSAL GR09/00454/FUL Erection of carport. (Amended description 13/03/09). North Lodge Saint Hill Road East Grinstead West Sussex GR09/00496/FUL Two storey extension. 20 Elizabeth Crescent East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3JA REFUSAL GR09/00484/FUL New roof top office to Pathology department American Wing Queen Victoria Hospital Holtye Road East Grinstead GRANTED UNCONDITIONAL GR09/00504/FUL Construct new single storey rear extension and new (first floor) side extension. 70 Fairlawn Drive East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1NT GR09/00522/FUL Replace detached garage with new garage attached to house. Milestones Oakley Close East Grinstead West Sussex GR09/00530/FUL Replacement of timber fence with galvanised new matching (to other adjacent fences) 2.4m high steel palisade fence. Adjust locations of external condensors from agreed location in planning application 08/02846/FUL. Acoustic screening as recommended by acoustic report required under condition 2 of PA 08/02846/FUL. 17-19 The Birches Imberhorne Lane East Grinstead West Sussex GR09/00704/LDC Single storey rear extension. This is an application to establish whether the proposed development is lawful: this will be a legal decision where the planning merits of the proposed development cannot be taken into account. 7 Holtye Avenue East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3EG 4 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

GR09/00810/TRE E Beech (T62) - remove four lowest branches on southeastern side 17 Windmill Lane East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 2DT GR09/00815/FUL Erection of a single storey flat roofed extension to the side/adjoining to the existing kitchen and rear of the existing garage with a window and new back door facing onto the rear garden area. A further front entrance door to be sited in the covered area between the dwelling and the garage. Materials to match the existing structure and the proposed use is as a utility room. 82 Milton Crescent East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1TQ GR09/00825/FUL A two storey extension and demolition of existing brick built storage sheds to rear. 18 Elizabeth Crescent East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3JA GR09/00867/LDC Single storey rear extension. This is an application to establish whether the proposed development is lawful: this will be a legal decision where the planning merits of the proposed development cannot be taken into account. 20 Farm Close East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3QG GR09/00927/FUL Single storey extension to rear. 5 Gleave Close East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3XD GR09/01120/STAT Proposal to re-conductor the existing low voltage overhead lines. Birch Farm Nursery Turners Hill Road East Grinstead West Sussex GR09/01155/TRE E Oak (T1) - reduce lower laterals on eastern side by 2-3m. Oak (T2) - reduce lower and middle laterals on eastern side by 2-3m. Stildon 1 Dorset Avenue East Grinstead West Sussex HK08/02359/FUL Erection of freestanding modular 'Buddybench Shelter System' supplied by Inspace Systems Ltd St Giles C Of E Primary School Church Lane Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath 5 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

HK08/03072/FUL Retrospective planning permission for the erection of an extended area of wooden decking surrounding the shed with surface mounted LED spotlights. Replacement of rotten wood panel boundary fence with new wood panel fence and construction of 5.5 metre balustrade at end of deck at rear boundary of garden. Timbers Church Lane Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath HK08/03432/LDC Residential use of Broadhurst Manor. This is an application to establish whether the proposed development is lawful: this will be a legal decision where the planning merits of the proposed development cannot be taken into account. Broadhurst Manor Broadhurst Manor Hurstwood Lane Horsted Keynes HK09/00390/FUL 1) Conversion of existing workshop to living accommodation. 2) Rebuild garden and logstore. Burghurst Lodge Wyatts Lane Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath HK09/00497/FUL Conversion of Divalls Barn in to a Prayer and Meditation Room. Divalls Barn Birchgrove Road Horsted Keynes West Sussex HK09/00577/FUL Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and conversion of loft space into living accommodation. Amended plans received deleting front dormer window. 4 Lewes Road Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex HO08/03809/COU Change of use of redundant farm buildings used as cattle pens for use as mixed horse DIY livery and breeding stock to 20 stables plus 2 tack rooms. Adjacent buildings used as hay, straw and forage. Removal of old external cow cubicles and forming sand school between existing buildings. Hook Farm Hook Lane West Hoathly East Grinstead HO08/03868/LDC The use of the land for residential purposes ancillary to Glebe House. This is an application to establish whether the development is lawful: this will be a legal decision where the planning merits of the proposed development cannot be taken into account. Land Adjacent To Glebe House Church Hill West Hoathly East Grinstead 6 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

HO08/03879/LDC Mobile home to service B2 and B8 and ancillary uses, and for security use. This is an application to establish whether the proposed development is lawful: this will be a legal decision where the planning merits of the proposed development cannot be taken into account. Highbrook Woodyard Hammingden Lane Highbrook West Sussex HO09/00035/FUL Create new access way to 1 and 2 Newlands Cottages and form off road parking area. Agricultural Land South Of 1 And 2 Newlands Cottages. Highbrook Lane (also Known As Hammingden Lane) West Hoathly West Sussex REFUSAL HO09/00290/FUL Rear ground floor kitchen extension and decked area. Demolition of existing outside toilet, coal store and leanto which abut the existing kitchen. 27 Hamsey Road Sharpthorne East Grinstead West Sussex HO09/00341/FUL Proposed equestrian barn and the provision of a new access. Part change of use of agricultural land for grazing purposes in connection with the equestrian use. Restlands Farm Chilling Street Sharpthorne East Grinstead HO09/00754/FUL Internal alterations and new courtyard, new single storey extension, removal of side porch, replacement windows and new doors. Amended description. Old House Ardingly Road West Hoathly East Grinstead HO09/00766/FUL Demolition of lobby and sub standard lean-to. Construction of lobby and single storey lean-to. Cobden Cottage The Hollow West Hoathly East Grinstead HO09/00924/FUL Summerhouse. 36 Hamsey Road Sharpthorne East Grinstead West Sussex HO09/00926/CMA Proposed topsoil mound/storage area adjoining Philpots Quarry, West Hoathly. Philpots Quarry Hook Lane West Hoathly East Grinstead NO OBJECTION 7 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

TH09/00716/TREE Field Maple - remove lowest limb on northern side. 5 Kingfisher Lane Turners Hill Park Turners Hill West Sussex TH09/01004/TCA 2 Cherry trees - fell. 9 Newstone Cottages East Street Turners Hill Crawley NO OBJECTION TH09/01005/TREE Horse Chestnut - remove lowest branch on northern side. 4 Finch Crescent Turners Hill Crawley West Sussex WP08/03946/FUL Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Corrected plans received 19/2/09. 1 Glebelands Crawley Down Crawley West Sussex WP09/00053/FUL Proposed first floor and ground floor extension to rear. 3 Heathview Cottages Copthorne Common Road Copthorne West Sussex REFUSAL WP09/00165/FUL Proposed seasonal use of land for overspill car parking Copthorne Hotel London Gatwick Copthorne Common Road Copthorne Crawley WP09/00167/FUL Proposed loft conversion works including raising up of lower roof ridge line Penrose Lake View Road Furnace Wood East Grinstead WP09/00283/FUL Demolition of existing garage and shed and extension of existing dental care premises. 13 Hazelwood Close Crawley Down West Sussex RH10 4HF REFUSAL WP09/00373/FUL To construct an enclosed porch to north elevation. Greensleeves Tiltwood Hophurst Lane Crawley Down WP09/00402/FUL Proposed 2 storey rear extension and internal alterations. Sleepy Hollow Turners Hill Road Turners Hill Crawley WP09/00459/FUL First floor extension over existing flat roof and single storey extension to lounge. 9 Meadow Close Copthorne Crawley West Sussex WP09/00500/FUL Installation of 'velux type' roof lights and new gable end window. 8 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

The Coach House Pembley Green Copthorne Crawley WP09/00523/FUL Demolition of existing garage and construction of a two storey side extension comprising garage, utility area and bedroom. 1 Hazel Way Crawley Down Crawley West Sussex WP09/00568/FUL Single storey side extension Bramble Cottage Shipley Bridge Lane Copthorne Crawley WP09/00597/FUL Two storey extension at side and conservatory at rear. Pasture Wood Hophurst Lane Crawley Down Crawley WP09/00646/FUL Alteration of double garage to family room/utility. Removal of garage doors and insertion of new windows. Blocking up window to side. Wilbess Furnace Farm Road Furnace Wood East Grinstead WP09/00731/TRE E Oak (T5) - Remove two lowest branches and reduce two other lower branches by approx. 40%. 3 Akehurst Close Copthorne Crawley West Sussex WP09/00821/TRE E Oak (T3) - Fell 37 Tiltwood Drive Crawley Down Crawley West Sussex REFUSAL WP09/00822/TRE E Oak (T3) - Reduce height by 30% and lift by up to 1.5 metres 37 Tiltwood Drive Crawley Down Crawley West Sussex WP09/01194/TRE E Oak (T81) - remove lowest limb on northern side 49 Bridgelands Copthorne Crawley West Sussex 9 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

2. ENFORCEMENT UPDATE Enforcement Number: Premises: Date Enforcement Authorised: Breach Details: Steps to be taken: Progress Report: EF05788. 125 Queens Road, East Grinstead. 16-1-06. (Delegated). Poor condition of the land adversely affecting the amenity of the area. 1) Remove from rear garden loped branches, hedge cuttings and any other rubbish that has accumulated through neglect. 2) Clear brambles and other self seeded plants and trees from the rear garden. 3) Remove the following items of rubbish from the front basement:- paper, plastic bottles, drinks cans, polystyrene, pieces of wood, binliners, a rubber glove and any other items of rubbish that have accumulated through neglect. 4) Clear self-seeded trees from the front basement. 5) Fit a new front door. 6) Fit a rear door and frame to the basement. 7) Fit a rear window and frame to the basement. 8) Fit glass to all the side windows and paint the frames accordingly. Section 215 Notice issued on 20-6-06. The Notice took effect on the 19-7-2006 with a five months compliance period. On the 3-11-06 the owner appealed the Notice at Mid Sussex Magistrates Court. The appeal was dismissed. On the 30-10-07 the owner appealed the Notice at Lewes Crown Court. The appeal was dismissed and the Notice upheld with a new compliance period of 31-3-08. Site Inspection on the 3-4-08 and the 21-5- 08 revealed that the Notice had not been complied with. 1-8-08 owner of land was summonsed to Mid Sussex Magistrates Court for failing to comply with the Notice. The case was referred to Crawley Magistrates Court for a Judicial Review. 18-8-08 Crawley Magistrates referred the 10 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

case back to Mid Sussex Magistrates Court for a Not Guilty Summary Trial. 17-10-08 a Not Guilty Summary Trial was heard at Mid Sussex Magistrates Court. The trial was a miss-trial. A new date has been arranged for the 5-12-08. This is to enable the Council to obtain documentation from Lewes Crown Court confirming that the owners appeal was dismissed. 5-12-08 Summary Trial hearing at Mid Sussex Magistrates Court. Case proven. 200 fine imposed with 950:35 cost to be paid within 28 days. 17-3-09 a letter was sent to the owner informing him that the Section 215 Notice was still in force and that he had until the end of the month to provide the Council with a satisfactory schedule or works to comply with the Notice. He was advised that the Council would consider a further prosecution if he failed to comply with the Notice. There has been no response to this letter. Next Action: Site to be monitored for compliance. Legal Services are ascertaining whether the court costs and fines have been paid in respect of the appeals and prosecution listed in Progress above. This may impact on the Council s next action to achieve compliance with the Section 215 Notice. 11 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

Enforcement Number: Planning Reference Number: Premises: Date Enforcement Authorised: Breach Details: Steps to be taken: Progress Report: Next Action: EF06335. Nil. Copthorne Village Store, Copthorne Bank, Copthorne, West Sussex. RH103QZ. 31-08-07 (Delegated Powers). Installation of roller shutters to shop front without the benefit of planning permission. Remove the roller shutters from the shop front. On the 28-8-07 a Notice for the Requisition of Information (Section 330 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990), necessary for the issue of an Enforcement Notice was served on the owner of the land. 26-10-07 Notices for the Requisition of Information received. 14-11-07 papers handed to the Council s Legal Serviced for the issue Enforcement Notice. 10-1-08 Enforcement Notice issued. Effective date is the 14-2-08 with a four months compliance period. 18-3-08 notification received from the Planning Inspectorate that an appeal has been lodged. 26-3-08 the Council responded to the appeal. 1-12-08 Appeal dismissed. 5-3-09 site meeting held with the owner and an interpreter friend. As a way forward, the owner will submit a planning application, preferably for a more appropriate style of shutters. 14-4-09 a retrospective Planning Application WP/09/01113/Ful has been submitted for the existing shutters. The application is currently invalid, awaiting a block plan. Once the block plan is received, the application will be determined. 12 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

Enforcement Number: EF07688 Planning Reference Number: N/A Premises: Date Enforcement Authorised: 11 Meadow Close, Copthorne, Crawley, West Sussex. RH10 3RJ 09-09-08 (Delegated Powers) Breach Details: Steps to be taken: Progress Report: Next Action. Partitioning of the side garden so as to enclose a shed and summer house, both of which are being used as an unauthorised dwelling. 1) Cease the Unauthorised Change of Use. 2) Remove the fence from the Land. 3) Remove from the shed / summer house, the bed, kitchen, toilet and shower. 4) Disconnect and cap the sewerage connection routed to the shed / summer house. On the 20-08-08 a Notice for the Requisition of Information (Section 330 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990), necessary for the issue of an Enforcement Notice was served on the owner of the Land. This Notice was returned completed on the 9-9- 08. 11-9-08 papers handed to Legal Services for issue of Enforcement Notice. Enforcement Notice issued on the 23-10-08. The effective date was the 5-12-08 with a three months compliance period. 23-1-09 appeal lodged against the Enforcement Notice. 8-7-09 has been set for the appeal, which will be a Public Inquiry. 13 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

Enforcement number: Premises: Date Enforcement Authorised: Breach Details: EF07577. 5 Green Hedges Avenue. 17-4-08 (Delegated) Poor condition of the land adversely affecting the amenity of the area. Steps to be taken: 1) Remove from the land all miscellaneous pieces of wood, self seeded plants, weeds and any other materials and rubbish deposited there. 2) Remove boarding from all windows and doors. 3) Repair (replace where beyond repair) all windows and doors. Fit new glass where appropriate and paint frames accordingly. 4) Repair all cracks to the brick work, remove graffiti and paint accordingly. 5) Repair (replace where beyond repair) barge boards and soffits. Paint accordingly, ensuring they are fit for purpose. 6) Repair (replace where beyond repair) all guttering and down pipes. Paint accordingly, ensuring they are fit for purpose. 7) Repair rendering on the south side and chimney breast. Paint accordingly. 8) Replace all damaged and missing hanging tiles to match existing tiles. Progress Report: 2-6-08 papers handed to Legal Services for the issue of a Section 215 Notice. 7-11-08 Section 215 Notice served. The Notice takes effect on the 19-12-08 and has a five months compliance period. Next Action: Site to be inspected on or after the 20-5-09 for compliance. 14 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

Enforcement Number: Premises: Date Enforcement Authorised: Breach Details: Steps to be taken: Progress Report: Next Action: EF08606. The Turners Public House, Selsfield Road, Turners Hill, West Sussex. RH10 4PP. 8-12-08 (Delegated). Erection of a flat roofed brick side extension, (Storeroom) with attached hard standing without the benefit of planning permission. 1) Remove the side extension and attached hard standing. 2) Remove the debris resulting from step 1 from the land. 3-12-08 a Notice for the Requisition of Information (Section 330 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990), necessary for the issue of an Enforcement Notice was served on the owner of the land. The form was returned completed on the 18-12-08. 18-12-08 retrospective Planning Application TH/08/03936/Ful submitted. The issue of an enforcement Notice is now held in abeyance pending the determination of planning application TH/08/03939/Ful 15 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

Enforcement Number: Planning Reference Number: EF08415. GR/08/02592/Ful. Premises: Havana s, 65A, London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex. RH19 1EQ. Date Enforcement Authorised: Breach Details; Steps to be taken: Progress Report: Next Action: 20-1-09 (Delegated Powers). Erection of hand rails to flat roof of business premises without the benefit of planning permission. Remove the railings mounted on the roof along the two sides of the property and the railings mounted on the raised platform at the extreme rear of the roof. On the 12-1-09 a Notice for the Requisition of Information (Section 330 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990), necessary for the issue of an Enforcement Notice was served on the owner of Havana s. 16-2-09 Request for Information returned. 18-02-09 papers handed to Legal Services for the issue of an Enforcement Notice. Enforcement Notice issued on the 15-4-09. Effective date is the 22-5-09. The Notice has a one month compliance period. Site to be checked on or after the 23-6-09 for compliance of the Enforcement Notice. 16 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

Enforcement Number: Planning Reference Number: Premises: Date Enforcement Authorised: Breach Details: Steps to be taken: Progress Report: Next Action. EF06170 WP/05/02472/Ful Rambleon, Wallage Lane, Rowfant, Crawley, West Sussex. RH10 4NH. 21-4-09 (Delegated). 1) Use of first floor (roof space) for living accommodation. 2) The installation of velux windows in the roof. Both breaches are contrary to the Planning Conditions set under Planning Permission WP/05/02472/Ful. Remove the velux windows from the roof and a flight of stairs leading from the ground floor to the first floor. On the 20-4-09 Consultation Slips sent to the Chair and Vice Chairman of the North Area Planning Committee were returned supporting the issue of an Enforcement Notice. On the 6-5-09 a Notice for the Requisition of Information (Section 330 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) necessary for the issue of an Enforcement Notice was returned completed by the owner to the Planning Department. On the 11-5-09 the owners agent made contact with the Planning Case Officer with a view to discussions to negotiate a satisfactory agreement to resolve these breaches without the need for Enforcement Action. The Planning Case Officer has asked for Enforcement action to be held in abeyance pending these discussions. 17 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

Enforcement Number: Planning Reference Number: Premises: Date Enforcement Authorised: Breach Details: Steps to be taken: EF09009 N/A 37 Grosvenor Road, East Grinstead. 24-3-09 (Delegated). Poor condition of the land adversely affecting the amenity of the area. 1) Clear the rear and front garden of rubbish and self seeded trees, brambles and plants. 2) Remove boarding from widows and external doors. 3) Replace broken windows. 4) Replace rotted window frames and rotten external door frames 5) Sand down, prime and paint window frames, external doors and barge boards 6) Repair or replace damage guttering and down pipes. 7) Sand down, prime and paint guttering and down pipes. 8) Paint external walls to cover graffiti using matching materials. 9) Reinstate the chimney breast or cap it with matching bricks so that the top layer of bricks are level. 10) Repair or replace missing roof and side hanging tiles. 11) Sand down front garage doors and repaint 12) Repair or replace the garage side door. As an alternative to steps 1 to 11. 1) Demolish the house and garage, removing all debris from site. 2) Erect a fence around the perimeter of the site. 18 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

Progress Report: Next Action: On the 24-03-09 Consultation Slips to the Chair and Vice Chairman of the North Area Planning Committee were returned supporting the issue of an Enforcement Notice. On the 15-04-09 a Notice for the Requisition of Information (Section 330 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) necessary for issue enforcement action was returned completed by the owner to the Planning Department. Papers to be forwarded to Legal Services for the issue of a Section 215 Notice. 19 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

Enforcement Number: Planning Reference Number: Premises: Date Enforcement Authorised: Breach Details: Steps to be taken: Progress Report: Next Action: EF09008 N/A 2 and 4 Crescent Road, East Grinstead. 26-3-09 (Delegated) Poor condition of the land adversely affecting the amenity of the area. 1) Clear the rear and front garden of rubbish and self seeded trees, brambles and plants. 2) Remove boarding from widows. 3) Replace broken windows. 4) Replace rotted window frames and external door frames 5) Sand down, prime and paint window frames, external doors, sofits and barge boards 6) Repair or replace damage guttering and down pipes. 7) Sand down, prime and paint guttering and down pipes. On the 26-03-09 Consultation Slips to the Chair and Vice Chairman of the North Area Planning Committee were returned supporting the issue of an Enforcement Notice. On the 23-3-09 a Notice for the Requisition of Information (Section 330 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) necessary for enforcement action was sent to the owner of the land. To date there has been no response from him, despite a reminder being sent on the 9-4-09. Papers to be forwarded to Legal Services for the issue of a Section 215 Notice. 20 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PERFORMANCE 1 st April 2008 31 st March 2009 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 This report provides members with information about development control performance for the year end 2008/2009. 2.0 PERFORMANCE 2.1 No. of decisions delegated to officers as a percentage of all decisions Quarter % of Delegated Decisions No.of Decisions YTD Average Q1 90% 536 90% Q2 93% 438 92% Q3 91% 375 91% Q4 87% 328 91% 100% Percentage 80% 60% 40% 20% % of Delegated Decisions Local Target = 85% National Target 91% % of Delegated Decisions 0% Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Quarter 2.2 Appeals Allowed Quarter % of Appeals Allowed No.of Appeals YTD Average Q1 12% 33 12% Q2 24% 21 15% Q3 50% 38 30% Q4 37% 19 31% 60% Percentage 40% 20% % of Appeals Allowed Local Target 25% Target 30% National Target 33% 0% Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Quarter %Appeals Allowed 1 21 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

2.3 Percentage of major applications determined within 13 weeks* * These are defined as follows: residential developments a major is where 10 dwellings or more are to be constructed or where the site area is 0.5ha or more. For other types of development, a major site is one where the floorspace is 1,000sq m or more, Quarter % of Major Applications No.of Major Applications YTD Average Q1 86% 21 86% Q2 78% 9 80% Q3 82% 11 83% Q4 76% 21 81% Percentage 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% % of Major Applications Local Target 81% Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 National Target 60% % of Major Applications Quarter 2.4 Percentage of minor applications determined within 8 weeks* *These are defined as follows: minor application is one which does not meet the criteria for major application, nor the definition of a change of use or householder development. Quarter % of Minor Applications No.of Minor Applications YTD Average Q1 84% 109 84% Q2 88% 82 86% Q3 84% 76 85% Q4 87% 76 85% Percentage 100% 80% 60% 40% % of Minor Applications Local Target 83.5% National Target 65% % ofminor Applications 20% 0% Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Quarter 2.5 Percentage of all other applications determined within 8 weeks* Quarter % of Other Applications No.of Other Applications YTD Average Q1 97% 404 97% Q2 96% 347 96% Q3 96% 284 96% Q4 95% 219 96% Percentage 100% 80% 60% 40% % of Other Applications Local Target 92% National Target 80% % of Other Applications 20% Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Quarter *All other applications are classed as householder, change of use, Listed Buildings etc 2 22 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

3.0 Comment 3.1 The performance figures for the fourth and final quarter to the year build on the excellent performance for the earlier part of the year. The development control service has exceeded all three national targets by a significant margin. 3.2 The Service has achieved top quartile nationally (local target) across all three categories of planning applications, which is highly commendable. This represents a consistently high level of performance. 3.3 Planning appeal performance is no longer a national performance indicator. It is however a good indicator of the quality of decisions taken by the Council and as such this will continue to be monitored and reported to members. Performance in the first half of the year was extremely good. Performance in the second half of the year was not so good so that overall 31% of appeals were allowed. Whilst this is not top quartile it is above national average (33%) and is not a cause for concern. 4.0 Recommendation 4.1 Members are requested to note this report. 3 23 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009

APPEAL PERFORMANCE 01/04/08 31/03/09 North Central South Totals Total No. of Appeals Decided 39 32 41 112 Successful Appeals (Dismissed) 29.5 20.5 27 77 76% 64% 66% Appeals Allowed 9.5 24% 11.5 36% 14 34% 35 31% Allowed on Appeal where Officer's 3 3 5 11 decision was for Permission No of Delegated decision which went to Appeal No. Allowed No. Dismissed Percentage of Appeals Allowed 30 5.5 24.5 18% 20 6 15 30% 29 9 20 31% No. of Committee Decisions which when to Appeal No. Allowed No. Dismissed Percentage of Appeals Allowed 9 4 5 44% 12 5.5 6.5 46% 12 5 7 42% 4 24 North Area Planning Committee - 28th April 2009