Application No: 21/P1930

Ward: Village and Wimbledon Park

Recommendation: GRANT Planning Permission subject to conditions.

Proposal: Engineering works to the lake, spillways and embankment to improve lake safety, in accordance with the reservoir act 1975 as amended.

The Committee noted the officer’s report and presentation.

The Committee received a verbal representation from one objector who made points including:

-       Whilst the work to the dam and addition of sleeping policeman were welcome, ‘significant problems remained’

-       A condition had been requested to include a site specific flood risk assessment

-       The current proposals didn’t meet the requirements

-       An open channel in the crazy golf area would be better with an open channel for the whole length

The Committee received a verbal presentation from the Agent who made points in response including:

-       The design had been refined to balance the engineering works requirements against the impact to the landscape

-       The design had been developed with key stakeholders and consultation undertaken with monthly steering groups since 2017

-       Flood modelling work had been undertaken and the proposed scheme did not lead to increased flood risks

In response to member questions, the Development Control Team Leader (North) advised that:

-       The flood risk officer was satisfied the design was suitable in planning terms subject to conditions.

-       The dredging of the lake was not part of this application.

-       The river links up to the existing part behind the café building after the crazy golf section.

Members made comments that the rockery and cascade area were currently taped off and in disrepair and that analysis on the assumption that the culvert was blocked would be beneficial. The Chair responded that the Cabinet Member responsible should be contacted on both points.

RESOLVED

The Committee voted to GRANT Planning permission subject to conditions.

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