| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP2 09/075 |
Declarations of interest. |
There were no declarations of interest made. |
| AP2 09/076 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of Area 2 Planning Committee held on 5 August 2009 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 09/077 |
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 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 09/078 |
TM/09/01538/FL - Dianella, North Meadow, Offham |
Erection of four bedroom dwelling house to north of Dianella at Dianella, North Meadow, Offham. RESOLVED: That the application be REFUSED for the following reason: The proposal by virtue of its siting, size and bulk would detract from the setting of the Listed Building and the character and visual amenity of the wider streetscene. The proposal is therefore contrary to PPG15 (Planning and The Historic Environment), policies CC6 and BE6 of the South East Plan 2009 and policies CP13 and CP24 of the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Core Strategy 2007. [Speakers: Ms C Innes, Offham Parish Council and Mr G Phoenix, Agent] |
| AP2 09/079 |
TM/09/01260/FL - 65 Annetts Hall, Borough Green |
Division of existing garden and construction of a detached bungalow (Resubmission of application TM/08/03622/FL) at 65 Annetts Hall, Borough Green. RESOLVED: That the application be REFUSED for the following reason: No 65 Annetts Hall is a family dwelling and the proposal by reason of siting of the new dwelling, subdivision of the plot and additional requirements for onsite parking would result in a cramped overdevelopment of the site overall including a significant reduction of amenity area for the host dwelling. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy CP24 of the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Core Strategy 2007. [Speaker: Mr T Attoe, Agent] |
| AP2 09/080 |
TM/09/01246/FL - 17 Stone Court, Borough Green |
Creation of one additional two-bedroom flat within the roof void together with associated external alterations to the apartment building. Provision of one additional car parking space at 17 Stone Court, Borough Green. This application was WITHDRAWN FROM THE AGENDA |
| AP2 09/081 |
(A) TM/09/00859/AT & (B) TM/09/00861/LB - 40 High Street, West Malling |
(A) Retrospective application for the display of 1 no. externally illuminated projecting sign, 1 internally illuminated menu box sign and 1 no. small fascia sign (B) Listed Building Application: Erection of 1 no. projecting sign (including the two brackets to support it) 1 no. internally illuminated menu box sign and 1 no. fascia sign (retrospective) at 40 High Street, West Malling. RESOLVED: That (A) application TM/09/00859/AT be APPROVED subject to the following conditions: 1. This consent shall expire at the end of a period of five years from the date of consent. Reason: In pursuance of Regulation 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007. 2. Any advertisements displayed, and any land used for the display of advertisements, shall be maintained in a clean and tidy condition to the reasonable satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In pursuance of Regulation 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007. 3. Any structure or hoarding erected or used principally for the purpose of displaying advertisements shall be maintained in a safe condition. Reason: In pursuance of Regulation 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007. 4. No advertisement shall be sited or displayed so as to obscure, or hinder the ready interpretation of, any road traffic sign, railway signal or aid to navigation by water or air, or so as otherwise to render hazardous the use of any highway, railway, waterway or aerodrome (civil or military). Reason: In pursuance of Regulation 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007. 5. No advertisement is to be displayed without the permission of the owner of the site or any other person with an interest in the site entitled to grant permission. Reason: In pursuance of Regulation 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007. 6. Where any advertisement is required under these Regulations to be removed, the removal shall be carried out to the reasonable satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In pursuance of Regulation 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007. 7. The illumination shall not exceed 1000 cd/m. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and road safety. (B) application TM/09/00861/LB be APPROVED (C) no action be taken by the Chief Solicitor in the Magistrates Court with regard to the display of the projecting sign and (D) no action be taken in respect of the issue of a Listed Building Enforcement Notice. [Speaker: Mr G Berkshire on behalf of the applicant] |
| AP2 09/082 |
TM/09/01078/FL - Land Opposite 155 and East of Castle Way, Leybourne |
Change of use of land to travelling showpeople's site, siting of mobile homes and caravans for residential use and ancillary works to include 2.4 and 1.8 metre high timber fencing, new vehicular access, access road/track, sewage treatment plant, lorry/van and machinery storage area and associated hardstanding at land opposite 155 and East of Castle Way, Leybourne. This application was WITHDRAWN BY THE APPLICANT |
| AP2 09/083 |
(A) TM/09/00587/FL & (B) TM/09/00588/LB - Mote Farm, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch |
(A) Change of use of part of old farmyard to gardeners' compound and minor alterations to buildings plus foul sewer connection (B) Listed Building Application: Change of use of part of old farmyard to gardeners' compound and minor alterations to buildings at Mote Farm, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch. These applications were WITHDRAWN BY THE APPLICANT |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP2 09/084 |
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 09/085 |
Forthcoming Planning Inquiries and Hearings |
The Chief Solicitor presented details of the arrangements for forthcoming Public Inquiries and Hearings. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| AP2 09/086 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
There were no items considered in private. |