Issue - meetings

[NOTE: The Planning Officer provided an update in relation to the most recent letter submitted on behalf of the RHS, which was circulated to members yesterday. The Planning Officer consulted the Lead Drainage Engineer who noted that the applicants consultant had updated the original model with site specific topographic data, and used the best available data to assess the impact of the development on Flood Risk to form the baseline or existing scenario. This model demonstrated that the proposals would not increase flood risk to the surrounding area due to the proposed works. The hydrology had also been approved by the Environment Agency as suitable to be used for the proposed development. And the information from the applicant was in accordance with all relevant policy and best practice, to determine the impact of Flood Risk from the development.]

The Committee considered an application for the engineering operations to The Garden Course to include replacement drainage and irrigation system, relocation of 5th and 8th tee boxes and re-profiling of section of the bank at the River Wey along with works to the bunkers to improve drainage and playability.

Following a question, the Planning Officer explained that several the conditions required information to be provided before the commencement of works. As and when any information was received the Council’s Flood and Drainage Officer would be consulted.

The Committee questioned how urgent the works were and the Planning Officer advised that he was not able to comment on this as the urgency of them was not a material planning consideration so it had not been considered as part of the application.

It was noted that the Flood and Drainage Officers were satisfied with the application as it stood, however they would be consulted throughout the process to ensure they remained satisfied.

Councillor S Dorsett, Ward Councillor, commented that he felt confident about this application and that he would be supporting it.

RESOLVED

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions.