| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP2 06/151 |
Declarations of interest. |
There were no declarations of interest made. |
| AP2 06/152 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of Area 2 Planning Committee held on Wednesday 11 October 2006 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 06/153 |
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 and Transportation, or 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 06/154 |
TM/06/02562/FL - Land Rear Of 31 To 38 Brickfields, West Malling |
4 bedroom family house at land rear of 31 to 38 Brickfields, West Malling. RESOLVED: That (1) delegated authority be given to the Director of Planning and Transportation to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION, subject to (a) the applicant agreeing a reduction in the slab level height of the proposed dwelling by 1 metre; (b) further investigations into whether or not parking facilities should be provided for neighbouring dwellings and also into ways to reduce the impact of parking facilities on Brickfield Cottages; and (c) the issue of hedge/boundary treatment along the boundary with Brickfield Cottages being investigated to see whether a reduction in height can be achieved. Acceptance of these being delegated to the Director of Planning and Transportation. (2) in the event that the items can not be resolved satisfactorily then the matter be reported back to the Committee. [Speakers: Mr M Brand - member of the public, Mr D Baker-Brown - agent and Mr R Wolfstrome - applicant] |
| AP2 06/155 |
TM/06/02623/FL - Broomscroft Place, 144 Canon Lane, Wateringbury |
Addition of fence (114 cm high) on top of existing boundary wall which stands 80 cm high at Broomscroft Place, 144 Canon Lane, Wateringbury. RESOLVED: That (1) the application be REFUSED (2) an Enforcement Notice be ISSUED and copies SERVED on all interested parties. The Notice not to take effect not less than 28 days from the date of service, subject to: • The concurrence of the Chief Solicitor, he being authorised to amend the wording of the Enforcement Notice as may be necessary; and • In the event of an appeal against the Notice, the Secretary of State and the appellants to be advised that the Local Planning Authority is not prepared to grant planning permission for the development the subject of the Enforcement Notice. (3) In the event of the Enforcement Notice not being complied with and subject to satisfactory evidence, the Chief Solicitor BE AUTHORISED to commence any proceedings which may be necessary under Section 179 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to secure compliance with the Enforcement Notice. [Speaker: Mr R Thorogood - applicant] |
| AP2 06/156 |
TM/06/02540/FL - Parkfoot, 2 London Road, Leybourne |
24 no. residential units, associated parking, access and roads at Parkfoot, 2 London Road, Leybourne, West Malling. RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED for a Member site inspection. [Speakers: Mr Blewett, Mr Phillips - members of the public and Mr Viret - agent] |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP2 06/157 |
List D |
The Director of Planning and Transportation submitted a list of applications determined since the date of the previous meeting. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP2 06/158 |
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 |
The report of the Chief Solicitor provided guidance on the Council's biodiversity duty. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP2 06/159 |
Planning Appeal Decisions |
The Chief Solicitor submitted details of recently received planning appeal decisions. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP2 06/160 |
Forthcoming Planning Inquiries and Hearings |
The Chief Solicitor presented details of the arrangements made for forthcoming Public Inquiries and Hearings. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| AP2 06/161 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED: That for reasons of openness and transparency the following item should be considered in public. |
| AP2 06/162 |
Agenda Management (Reason: LGA 1972 - Sch 12A Paragraph 5 - Legal Advice) |
The report of the Monitoring Officer explained new arrangements for reporting property issues. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |