Oaken Lane in previous years

2023

№ 46

ADDRESS: 46 Oaken Lane APPLICATION NUMBER: 2023/2497 PROPOSAL: Detached carport canopy. CPC VERDICT: Comment: The proposed car port by reason of its height, width, enclosed nature and positioning would appear out of keeping and would be harmful to the overall character and appearance of the street scene. The proposal is therefore contrary to policies CS17 of the Core Strategy (2011), DM2 of the Development Management Plan (2015), the Design and Character Supplementary Planning Document Companion Guide: Home Extensions (2012) and the NPPF. Agreed Unanimously EBC VERDICT: The proposed car port by reason of its height, width, enclosed nature and positioning would appear out of keeping and would be harmful to the overall character and appearance of the street scene. The proposal is therefore contrary to policies CS17 of the Core Strategy (2011), DM2 of the Development Management Plan (2015), the Design and Character Supplementary Planning Document Companion Guide: Home Extensions (2012) and the NPPF. NB: There is quite a history to this Application. Cllrs wanting a full understanding are advised to read from EBC’s website, rather than rely solely on this report.} PLANNING INSPECTOR VERDICT: Appeal Allowed 3 x Std Conditions, plus The carport hereby permitted shall not be first brought into use unless and until pedestrian inter-visibility splays measuring 2.0 x 2.0 metres have first been provided to either side of the access to 46 Oaken Lane, the depth of the splays measured from the back of the footway (or verge) and their width measured outwards from the edge of the access. No obstruction to visibility above 0.6 metres in height above ground level shall be erected/planted within the area of the splays. The visibility splays shall be retained thereafter.

2021

Flooding

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To discuss the EA Flood Action Campaign.

The Clerk circulated the EA Flood action plan to Committee members ahead of the meeting. The prime focus of the EA Flood Action plan is to raise awareness of flooding with the general public. EBC had actioned a full strategic review of the flood situation in Claygate in 2019. In this review Claygate was classed as low risk for flooding from rivers. The River Rythe had creating some fluvial flooding on Hare Lane and Raleigh Drive historically. The EBC review noted that there is a high risk of surface water flooding in Claygate. SCC have identified the following locations as susceptible to surface water flooding: Oaken Lane, Gordon Road, The Avenue, The Parade, Foley Road, Church Road, Coverts Road, and Littleworth Road. It was noted that SCC had been actively clearing gullies in a number of problem roads over the winter period. In particular, the work that SCC had done in widening the gullies on Church Road by the bus stop, appeared to have been a success. SCC will still need to clear out the gullies each year due to leaves but once cleared the gullies should function correctly and Church Road should remain flood free. Finally, it was noted that Claygate Centre on Elm Road was an Emergency Rest Centre in the event of a flooding incident. The CPC urged Claygate residents to move their cars on days that SCC are cleaning gullies to ensure SCC has the best chance in preventing surface water flooding. They asked that Raleigh Drive residents contact Thames Water in the event of flooding in that area as it was often relating to the pumping station by Hare Lane Green. CPC would continue to push that new developments in the area, such as Claygate House, are taking a proactive responsibility to protect the River Rythe area from future flooding and that they are doing their bit to maintain the river. The Committee agreed that EBC Strategic Flood review had identified the areas of concern and that CPC will continue to monitor the situation. The Clerk then updated the committee on the flooding under the railway bridge on the Bridleway South of the A3. Savills had informed her that they had Freeflow on site for three days pumping water from the underpass to try and clear the drain, however they were fighting a losing battle as the water was coming off the fields and into the underpass faster than we could pump it out. They’ve spoken to Surrey County Council and H&S signage has gone up for the time being to advise of deep water and blocked access. They will then need to revisit this in April/May once the winter rains have passed to pump the water away and then either clear the existing drain or look at alternative options of providing an outlet for the surface water run-off. Savills want CPC to be assured that it is something they are taking seriously and they are looking to find a long-term solution to. (PARISH COUNCIL HT&E MEETING 11-FEB-21)

2020

№ 30

• 30 Oaken Lane KT10 0RG — 2020/2475 — PROPOSAL: Part two/part single-storey rear extension, rear dormer window, front and side roof lights and alterations to fenestration. — COUNCIL RESPONSE: No Objection (PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING 5-NOV-20)

№ 31

• 31 Oaken Lane KT10 0RG — 2020/1598 — PROPOSAL: Part two/part single-storey front extension, two-storey rear extension, single-storey side extension, partial conversion of garage into living space and alterations to fenestration following demolition of side storage. — COUNCIL RESPONSE: No Comment. Unanimously agreed. (PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING 13-AUG-20)

AP70 Clerk to add all flooding issues (corner of The Avenue and Hare Lane, the stretch of Foley Road running from Albany Crescent to the Foley Pub, Oaken Lane just before Woodbourne Drive and at the bus stop on Church Road) to the meeting agenda with Liz Shakiri, Surrey Local Highways Officer. Liz notified of the flooding issues and investigating. Clerk to organise follow up meeting on next steps in November. DONE. The Avenue/Hare Lane flooding was due to burst water main. Now fixed. Foley Road - Gullies have been cleaned. Church Road by Claygate Recreation Ground bus stop - In Jan-March 6 gullies were all cleared, and roots were removed. SCC also increased pipe size. There is significant land water coming off the Rec Ground which they attribute to land run off from Foley Road, school etc. SCC believe they have done everything they can to fix matter. (PARISH COUNCIL H&TE MEETING 10-DEC-20)

Torrington Road/Oaken Lane Land for Sale. Surrey’s highways team have confirmed that the surface of the footpath and roundabout between Oaken Lane and Torrington Road that had appeared for sale on Rightmove would remain vested in SCC as highways authority by virtue of s263 Highways Act 1980 regardless of subsoil ownership. Laura Willats, Surrey Highways, requested residents and Cllrs to flag to them any other instances where a company may sell off their titles and the surface of the land for sale is publicly maintainable highway. (PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING 16-JUL-20)