| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP2 11/013 |
Declarations of interest. |
There were no declarations of interest made. |
| AP2 11/014 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of Area 2 Planning Committee held on 19 January 2011 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
| DECISIONS TAKEN UNDER DELEGATED POWERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 3 (OR 2), PART 3 OF THE CONSTITUTION | ||
| AP2 11/015 |
Development Control |
Decisions were taken on the following applications subject to the pre-requisites, informatives, conditions or reasons for refusal set out in the report of the Director of Planning, Transport and Leisure, or in the variations indicated below. Members of the public addressed the meeting where the required notice had been given and their comments were taken into account by the Committee when determining the application. Speakers are listed under the relevant planning application shown below. |
| AP2 11/016 |
TM/10/03464/FL - Sunny View, Green Lane, Trottiscliffe |
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of replacement house with detached garage (revised design to that approved by TM/09/01505/FL)at Sunny View, Green Lane, Trottiscliffe. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED, subject to:- (1) The conditions set out in the main report of the Director of Planning, Transport and Leisure. (2) Additional condition: 14. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any order amending, revoking and re-enacting that Order), no development shall be carried out within Class A, of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of that Order unless planning permission has been granted on an application relating thereto. Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the locality. (3) Additional informatives: 1. Owing to the likelihood of the existing buildings containing or being constructed of asbestos products, prior to demolition an Asbestos Survey should be conducted in order to manage the risk from asbestos and to comply with current health and safety legislation. Any asbestos found on site must be removed in a controlled manner by an appropriately qualified operator and written approval regarding survey and removal obtained from the Director of Health and Housing, Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4LZ. Tel: (01732) 844522. 2. The applicant is advised that Green Lane is a ‘Quiet Lane' and that noise, disruption, danger and damage by construction traffic should be minimised by: ~ restricting deliveries to between 0730 and 1830 hours, weekdays only and avoiding times busy for school departures and arrivals; ~ consideration in minimising reversing manoeuvres onto the Lane and public highway; ~ all construction related to parking and all unloading to be restricted to the application site; ~ sizes of construction-related vehicles being limited to those appropriate to the narrowness of the Lane; ~ wheel washing facilities being provided on site; and ~ any damage to the surface of the Lane caused as a result of construction activities being made good. [Speakers: Parish Councillor P Laite, Trottiscliffe Parish Council and Mr C Drayson, member of the public] |
| AP2 11/017 |
TM/10/03518/FL - Cob Trees, Hatham Green Lane, Stansted |
Demolish existing house and erection of new detached two storey dwelling with detached double garage (revised elevation to that approved under TM/10/02518/FL: Demolish existing house and erection of new detached two storey dwelling with detached double garage)at Cob Trees, Hatham Green Lane, Stansted. RESOLVED: That the application be REFUSED [Speakers: Parish Councillor H Bott, Chairman of Stansted Parish Council; Ms T Wickenden, member of the public and Mr T Rodway, on behalf of the agent] |
| AP2 11/018 |
TM/09/03149/FL - The London Golf Club, South Ash Manor, South Ash Road, Ash |
130 bed hotel plus spa, 20 staff bedrooms, ancillary restaurant and conference facilities, ballroom and health spa and associated parking and landscaping at The London Golf Club, South Ash Manor, South Ash Road, Ash. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED, subject to: - (1) Referral to the Secretary of State being a departure from the Development Plan; (2) The applicant entering into an agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to include strategies for: - ~ investment in public golf development and facilities, minimising the amenity impact (visual prominence, noise, odours, fumes, light pollution) on the locality from the size of the building, servicing and large events and functions; ~ off site signage to limit use of unsuitable roads in the vicinity. (3) The conditions set out in the main report of the Director of Planning, Transport and Leisure. Officers to report back to the Area 2 Planning Committee on progress of the Section 106 agreement and details of draft heads of terms before the issue of any decision notice. [Speakers: Parish Councillor H Bott, Chairman of Stansted Parish Council; Mr J Scott, Mr A Pett (Chairman of the New Ash Green Village Association), Mr M Kelly and Mr Banks, members of the public and Mr D Hicken, agent] |
| AP2 11/019 |
(A) TM/10/02215/FL and (B) TM/10/02216/LB - Blue Bell Inn, 1 Beltring Road, Paddock Wood |
(A) Demolish porch and toilets on north side of public house, replace toilets and alter internal ground floor levels for disabled access. Construct a 15 room annex with open sided ground level link to public house. Convert first floor of oast to one bedroom staff accommodation at Blue Bell Inn, 1 Beltring Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge. (B)Listed Building Application: Demolish porch and toilets on north side of public house, replace toilets and alter internal ground floor levels for disabled access. Construct a 15 room annex with open sided ground level link to public house. Convert first floor of oast to one bedroom staff accommodation at Blue Bell Inn, 1 Beltring Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge. RESOLVED: That application (A) be APPROVED, subject to the following: - (1) Referral to the Secretary of State as a departure from the Development Plan; (2) the Conditions set out in the main report of the Director of Planning, Transport and Leisure; and (3) Amended conditions: 9. Prior to the commencement of development, a scheme of external lighting shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include details of: ~ the location, specification, height above ground and area to be illuminated by each external light to be installed within the site, whether freestanding or attached to a building; and ~ how the scheme addresses the recommendations made in the Ecological Scoping Survey submitted as part of the application. No external lighting shall be installed other than in accordance with the approved scheme. Reason: To protect the character of the area, Green Belt and amenities of neighbouring dwellings and in the interests of local biodiversity. 12. The works to the Blue Bell Inn hereby permitted shall be completed within 3 months of the first occupation of the hotel accommodation hereby permitted. Thereafter, the hotel accommodation shall only be operated in conjunction with the operation of the Blue Bell Inn itself as a public house (Use Class A4). If the Blue Bell Inn ceases trading for a period of 2 months or longer, then the Local Planning Authority shall be informed in writing, and detailed proposals and timetable for the ongoing management and operation of the site as a whole shall be submitted for the approval of the Local Planning Authority. The ongoing management and operation proposals shall be undertaken as approved. Reason: In recognition of the exceptional circumstances under which planning permission has been granted for this development, which would otherwise have been regarded as unacceptable in terms of Green Belt policy. (B) be APPROVED, subject to the following: - (1) The Conditions set out in the main report of the Director of Planning, Transport and Leisure. (2) Additional conditions: 4. No development shall take place until details of the eaves have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and the work shall be carried out in strict accordance with these details. Reason: To ensure that the development does not harm the character and appearance of the existing building or visual amenity of the locality. 5. No development shall take place until details of rainwater goods have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and the work shall be carried out in strict accordance with these details. Reason: To ensure that the development does not harm the character and appearance of the existing building or visual amenity of the locality. |
| AP2 11/020 |
Alleged Unauthorised Development 10/00020/UNAWKS - Hope Farm, Sandy Lane, Ightham |
Alleged Unauthorised Development at Hope Farm, Sandy Lane, Ightham Sevenoaks. RESOLVED: That NO FURTHER ACTION on enforcement investigation be taken. |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP2 11/021 |
List D |
The Director of Planning, Transport and Leisure submitted a list of applications determined since the date of the previous meeting. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP2 11/022 |
Planning Appeal Decisions |
The report of the Legal Services Partnership Manager advised of planning appeal decisions since the last meeting. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| AP2 11/023 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
There were no items considered in private. |