Agenda item

The application was for the demolition of the Quartermaster's (QM) block and adjacent outbuildings. Conversion of part of the Admin block to re-house the QM department. New build block to provide kitchen/dining hall, multifunctional space and 6No bedrooms. Remedial work to the external facade of the Grade II listed mansion and conversion of redundant kitchen area to other uses.

This application would normally have been determined under the Council’s Scheme of Delegation, however, it was reported to the Planning Applications Committee at the request of Councillor E Hawkins.

Members received the following updates:

‘The Garden History Society has now considered the proposal and in their consultation response, raise no objection ‘

Members felt that the proposal was a good design and they welcomed the change.

Some Members were concerned about the flooding issues in Frimley and asked whether this could be looked at as part of the application, as the balancing pond was on the site.

Officers advised that the drainage officer had not raised any issues and there had been a flood risk assessment issued.

Resolved that application 16/0836 be approved subject to the conditions as set out in the report of the Executive Head – Regulatory.

Note 1

It was noted for the record that:

·        Councillor Colin Dougan, in his capacity as Military Champion, was acquainted with the Commanding Officer at the Cadet Training Centre;

·        Councillor Valerie White, in her capacity as Deputy Mayor, had attended lunch with the Commanding Officer at the Cadet Training Centre;

·        Councillor Edward Hawkins had visited the Cadet Training Centre.

Note 2

The recommendation to approve the application was proposed by Councillor Colin Dougan and seconded by Councillor Edward Hawkins.

Note 3

In accordance with Part 4, Section D, paragraph 18 of the Constitution, the voting in relation to the application was as follows:

Voting in favour of the recommendation to approve the application:

Councillors Vivienne Chapman, Colin Dougan, Edward Hawkins, Jonathan Lytle, Katia Malcaus Cooper,  David Mansfield, Max Nelson, Robin Perry, Ian Sams,Pat Tedder,  Victoria Wheeler and Valerie White.