| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP2 06/043 |
Declarations of interest. |
There were no declarations of interest made. |
| AP2 06/044 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of Area 2 Planning Committee held on Wednesday 8 March 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 06/045 |
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 to the variations indicated below. Members of the public addressed the meeting where 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 06/046 |
TM/05/04197/FL - Summer Court, School Lane, Plaxtol |
Alterations and extension to dwelling, w.c., new conservatory, utility room, lobby, first floor balcony, extension to second floor balcony and new dormer windows at Summer Court, School Lane, Plaxtol, Sevenoaks. RESOLVED: That the application be REFUSED for the following reason: (1) on the grounds that the mixed architectural style proposed by the new dormer windows and extensive balconies would be detrimental to the appearance and character of the host property and conflict with the local vernacular and, thus, the proposals would harm the Conservation Area, contrary to policies P4/4 and P4/11 of the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Local Plan 1998, and also contrary to the provisions of the Plaxtol Village Design Statement. |
| AP2 06/047 |
TM/05/02445/FL - 34 Maidstone Road, Borough Green |
3 no. 3 bedroom dwellings and associated works at 34 Maidstone Road, Borough Green, Sevenoaks. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to: (1) Amended recommendation to read "that Members confirm their view that the proposed section 106 agreement is a necessary counterpart to the granting of planning permission. Should the S106 agreement not be completed before the appeal is to be heard, the appeal be contested by Informal Hearing on the grounds outlined in the report. |
| AP2 06/048 |
TM/04/00481/FL & TM/04/00485/LB - The Dower House, Roydon Hall Road, East Peckham |
(A) Retrospective application for extensions and alterations to existing garage blocks; erection of 2 no timber storage sheds; replacement thatched pool house and new sunshade; replacement oil storage tanks; new tennis court with enclosure and storage shed; new 1.8m fencing. Change of use of agricultural land to parkland garden including feature lakes, bridges, perimeter bunding and boathouse and pumphouse at The Dower House, Roydon Hall Road, East Peckham. (B) Retrospective application for Listed Building Consent for internal alterations to dwelling, creation of arches to garden wall, connecting bridges and alterations to garage block including existing garden wall at The Dower House, Roydon Hall Road, East Peckham. RESOLVED: That application (A) be APPROVED subject to: (1) Addition of informative 1. the applicant to be advised that the Leylandii hedge will require future maintenance to protect the amenities of neighbours and an indigenous species of hedge is considered to be preferable. and (B) be APPROVED |
| AP2 06/049 |
TM/06/00182/FL - The Beech Restaurant, 501 Seven Mile Lane, Mereworth |
New guesthouse accommodation rooms, alterations and new toilet and lobby area and alterations to current parking layout at The Beech Restaurant, 501 Seven Mile Lane, Mereworth. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to: (1)Amended recommendation to read "grant planning permission subject to reference to the Secretary of State (as a departure from the Development Plan); (2) Amendment to Condition 7. Full details of the access, including sight lines, swept paths for delivery vehicles etc to be given; (3) Addition of informatives: 3. the applicant to be advised that the spaces close to the entrance door should be reserved for disabled use; and 4. the applicant to be alerted to local problems of subsidence. |
| AP2 06/050 |
TM/06/00777/DR3 & TM/06/00778/DR3 - Car Park, Ryarsh Lane, West Malling |
(A) Removal of condition 10 and 11 of planning permission TM/93/1459/DR3 (Development of public car park and associated access works) to permit overnight parking at Car Park, Ryarsh Lane, West Malling. (B) Extension of existing public car park and construction of pedestrian access to Ryarsh Lane at Car Park, Ryarsh Lane, West Malling. RESOLVED: That application (A) be APPROVED subject to: (1) addition of condition 4. to restrict overnight parking to local residents. and (B) The Chief Executive be delegated to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION subject to: (1) the submission of an amended plan showing a revised design to the steps providing pedestrian access to Ryarsh Lane, so that they are designed to protect the privacy of properties within Ryarsh Lane and to reflect DDA requirements as far as practicable. [Speaker: Mr O'Toole - member of the public] |
| AP2 06/051 |
TM/05/04119/FL - 21 Victoria Drive, Kings Hill |
Variation of condition 4 pursuant to planning permission ref. TM/05/00443/FL (ground floor garage extension and conversion of garage to dining room and study, first floor extension and repositioning of pedestrian accessway)at 21 Victoria Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling. RESOLVED: That the application be REFUSED [Speakers: Mr G Hall, Kings Hill Parish Council; Mr B Smith, Member of Public] |
| AP2 06/052 |
05/00427/UNAUTU - 2 Hale Street, East Peckham |
05/00427/UNAUTU - 2 Hale Street East Peckham. RESOLVED: That the action indicated in the Director of Planning and Transportation's report be taken in respect of the alleged unauthorised development. |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP2 06/053 |
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 06/054 |
Planning Appeal Decisions |
The Chief Solicitor presented details of Planning Appeal decisions received. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP2 06/055 |
Forthcoming Public 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 06/056 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
The Chairman moved, it was seconded and RESOLVED: That, as public discussion would disclose exempt information, the following matter be considered in private. |
| PART 2 - PRIVATE | ||
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE CABINET | ||
| AP2 06/057 |
Boundary Re-alignment Land Adjacent to Wateringbury Village Hall (Reason: LGA 1972-Sch 12A Paragraph 3 - Financial or business affairs of any particular person) Decision Notice D060095MEM |
The report of the Central Services Director set out a proposal to 'redraw' the title boundary of land owned by the Borough Council adjacent to Wateringbury Village Hall. RECOMMENDED: That the proposed boundary realignment be approved. |