Meeting documents

Area 2 Planning Committee
Wednesday, 15th June, 2005 7.30 pm

Place:
Civic Suite, Gibson Building, Kings Hill, West Malling
ItemDescriptionResolution
PART 1 - PUBLIC
AP2 D5/012 Declarations of interest.
There were no declarations of interest made.
AP2 D5/013 Minutes
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of Area 2 Planning Committee held on 18 May 2005 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 D5/014 Development Control
Introduction and Glossary

Decisions were taken on the following applications subject to the prerequisites, informatives, conditions or reasons for refusal set out in the report of the Director of Planning and Transportation, or to the variations indicted 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 applications. Speakers are listed under the relevant planning applications shown belown.
AP2 D5/015 TM/05/00999/FL - Chapel Farm, Ightham Bypass, Ightham, Sevenoaks
Business
Change of use from B1 (offices) to D1 (place of worship) and widening of access road and associated works at Chapel Farm, Ightham Bypass, Ightham.
RESOLVED: That the application be

APPROVED: Grant planning permission as detailed by planning statement dated 29.03.2005 and drawings 525-01A; 01B; 02B; 03D; 04B; 05C subject to:-
(1) clarification as to the identity of ALL landowners of the application site and the further service of
Notice, if required
(2) the amendment of condition 4 to read:
4. The use hereby permitted shall not commence until details of the hours of use in relation to Sundays and two weekday evenings have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority and there shall be no variation in the approved days and times of use unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: to accord with the terms of the application and in the interests of highway safety.
(3) the amendment of condition 5 to read:
5: The use shall not commence until the junction of the service road with the Ightham By-pass has been improved in full accordance with details that have been first submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To ensure the safe and free flow of traffic.
(4) the addition of Informative:
The applicants are advised that pursuant to condition 4 above, the evening meetings will be required to be at times when the Ightham By-pass is not experiencing peak traffic flows.

[Speakers: Mr Coffey - Agent for the applicant]



AP2 D5/016 TM/05/00794/RD - Former Holborough Quarry and adjoining land parcels, Holborough Road, Snodland
Business
Details of junction of A228/Leybourne Way submitted pursuant to condition 34 of Planning Permission ref.: TM/01/2746/OAEA (outline application for the formation of new development platforms and residential development: provision of reserve primary school site, highway, pedestrian and cycle access, open space and landscaping) at former Holborough Quarry and adjoining land parcels, Holborough Road, Snodland.
RESOLVED: That the application be

APPROVED: KCC as Highway Authority be encouraged to investigate in detail:
- the potential risk of rat running in Lunsford Lane
- Appropriateness of all signage in the vicinity of the A228/Leybourne Way junction
- Air quality matters arising from the changes to the junction
- Review the signalling and filter lane access to the RSPCA centre
AP2 D5/017 TM/05/01101/FL - 30 Staleys Road, Borough Green, Sevenoaks
Business
Rear extension at 30 Staleys Road, Borough Green.

RESOLVED: That the application be

APPROVED: Subject to the following informative:
You are advised to avoid damage to the soil vent stack during construction and to retain access for its subsequent repair/maintenance as far as practicable.
AP2 D5/018 TM/05/00899/FL (A) : TM/05/01135/FL (B) - Beechin Wood Farm, Beechinwood Lane, Platt
Business
(A) Swimming pool cover and changing rooms
(B) First floor conservatory built over existing ground floor extension
at Beechin Wood Farm, Beechinwood Lane, Platt.

RESOLVED: That the applications be

(A) DEFERRED: subject to Members' site inspection.

(B) DEFERRED: subject to Members' site inspection.

[Speaker: Mr F Robinson - Agent for the applicant]
AP2 D5/019 TM/05/01139FL - Branbridges Industrial Estate, Branbridges Road, East Peckham
Business
Stationing of snack wagon on existing private car park, Branbridges Industrial Estate, Branbridges Road, East Peckham.
RESOLVED: That the application be

APPROVED: Subject to the following informative:
(1) you are advised to contact the Environmental Agency with regard to their suggestion that the snack van be securely tied to avoid it becoming a moving danger in the event of a flood.
AP2 D5/020 TM/05/01070/FL - Equine Hospital, 104 Butchers Lane, Mereworth
Report
Map

Business
Construction of new stable barn, lean to stables, two storey office extension, intensive care unit, examination room, scintigraphy room and extra parking, Equine Hospital, 104 Butchers Lane, Mereworth.
RESOLVED: That the application be

APPROVED: with following condition:
(5) no development shall take place until there has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of landscaping and boundary treatment. All planting, seeding and turfing comprised in the approved scheme of landscaping shall be implemented during the first planting season following occupation of the buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is the earlier. Any trees or shrubs removed, dying, being seriously damaged or diseased within 10 years of planting shall be replaced in the next planting season with trees or shrubs of similar size and species, unless the Authority gives written consent to any variation. (L003)
Reason: Pursuant to Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to protect and enhance the appearance and character of the site and locality.


MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION
AP2 D5/021 Decisions Issued Subsequent to previous list
Business
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 D5/022 Planning Appeal Decisions
Business
Details of recently received planning appeal decisions.
RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted.
AP2 D5/023 Forthcoming Public Inquiries and Hearings
Business
Details of arrangements made for forthcoming Public Inquiries and Hearings.
RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE
AP2 D5/024 Exclusion of Press and Public
No items were considered in private.
The meeting ended at 2024 hours

Attendance Details

Present:
Cllr H S Rogers (Vice Chairman - in the Chair), Cllr Mrs J A Anderson, Cllr M A C Balfour, Cllr Mrs G S Bowden, Cllr R C Brown, Cllr M A Coffin, Cllr Mrs E M Holland, Cllr Mrs F A Kemp, Cllr Mrs S L Luck, Cllr B J Luker, Cllr Mrs S M Murray, Cllr T J Robins, Cllr Miss J L Sergison, Cllr M S Worrall
In attendance:
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Evans (Chairman), C Brown and Mrs Harrison.

Business

Business
ItemBusiness
AP2 D5/015Change of use from B1 (offices) to D1 (place of worship) and widening of access road and associated works at Chapel Farm, Ightham Bypass, Ightham.
AP2 D5/016Details of junction of A228/Leybourne Way submitted pursuant to condition 34 of Planning Permission ref.: TM/01/2746/OAEA (outline application for the formation of new development platforms and residential development: provision of reserve primary school site, highway, pedestrian and cycle access, open space and landscaping) at former Holborough Quarry and adjoining land parcels, Holborough Road, Snodland.
AP2 D5/017Rear extension at 30 Staleys Road, Borough Green.

AP2 D5/018(A) Swimming pool cover and changing rooms
(B) First floor conservatory built over existing ground floor extension
at Beechin Wood Farm, Beechinwood Lane, Platt.

AP2 D5/019Stationing of snack wagon on existing private car park, Branbridges Industrial Estate, Branbridges Road, East Peckham.
AP2 D5/020Construction of new stable barn, lean to stables, two storey office extension, intensive care unit, examination room, scintigraphy room and extra parking, Equine Hospital, 104 Butchers Lane, Mereworth.
AP2 D5/021The Director of Planning and Transportation submitted a list of applications determined since the date of the previous meeting.
AP2 D5/022Details of recently received planning appeal decisions.
AP2 D5/023Details of arrangements made for forthcoming Public Inquiries and Hearings.