| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP2 05/045 |
Declarations of interest. |
There were no declarations of interest made. |
| AP2 05/046 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of Area 2 Planning Committee held on 20 July 2005 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Vice-Chairman. |
| DECISIONS TAKEN UNDER DELEGATED POWERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 3 (OR 2), PART 3 OF THE CONSTITUTION | ||
| AP2 05/047 |
Development Control |
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 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 applications. Speakers are listed under the relevant planning applications shown below. |
| AP2 05/048 |
TM/05/00899/FL & TM/05/01135/FL - Beechin Wood Farm, Beechinwood Lane, Platt |
(A) Application TM/05/00899/FL for swimming pool cover and changing rooms; and (B) Application TM/05/01135/FL for first floor conservatory built over existing ground floor extension at Beechin Wood Farm, Beechinwood Lane, Platt RESOLVED: That application (A) be REFUSED and that application (B) be APPROVED subject to the applicant agreeing to use a hardwood frame for the construction of the conservatory rather than UPVC and to the following conditions: 1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. (Z001) Reason: In pursuance of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. 2. All materials used externally shall match those of the existing building. (D002) Reason: To ensure that the development does not harm the character and appearance of the existing buildingor visual amenity of the locality. 3. No development shall take place until details of a scheme aimed at reducing impact of illumination have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, and the work shall be carried out in strict accordance with those details. (D008) Reason: To ensure that the development does not harm the character and appearance of the existing building or visual amenity of the locality. |
| AP2 05/049 |
TM/05/01694/FL - Red Roses, 46 The Freehold, East Peckham |
Demolition of existing house and construction of new building containing 10 flats plus parking at Red Roses, 46 The Freehold, East Peckham RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to the addition of condition 11. Four parking spaces shown on the hereby approved plans shall be clearly marked out as visitor car parking spaces and shall be appropriately signed to advertise that they are for use by visitors only. Reason: In the interests of highway safety. (In accordance with paragraph 8.5 of the Council and Committee Procedure Rules, Councillor Mrs Holland's abstention from voting on the above application was recorded.) |
| AP2 05/050 |
TM/04/03697/FL - Unit 1 Bourne Enterprise Centre, Wrotham Road, Borough Green |
Proposed side extension to existing unit at Unit 1 Bourne Enterprise Centre, Wrotham Road, Borough Green RESOLVED: That the application be REFUSED [Speaker: Mr J McWilliam - member of the public] |
| AP2 05/051 |
TM/05/01899/FL - Land at Eden Farm, West of Ashton Way, West Malling |
Change of use of land to car park with access and associated earthworks at land at Eden Farm, west of Ashton Way, West Malling RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to the addition of Informatives 2. The Council considers that there would be considerable benefits to the local transport system if the operation of this facility were to be brought on line simultaneously with the completion of the dualling works to the Leybourne Bypass. 3. The applicant is encouraged to ensure that the parking and related infrastructure provision is tailored to meet the established local need. 4. The applicants are encouraged to look at creating a 'transport hub' at West Malling station where a co-ordinated approach can be applied to public transport services. |
| AP2 05/052 |
TM/05/02071/TEPN56 - Land Fronting 177 to 199 Fairfield Road, Borough Green |
Prior Notification of Telecommunications: Installation of 12 metre telecommunications column resembling a telegraph pole, 1 no. equipment cabinet and ancillary development at land fronting 177 to 199 Fairfield Road, Borough Green RESOLVED: That Prior Approval to the siting, design and external appearance of the development be REFUSED for the following reason: 1. The siting of the proposed telecommunications column and its ancillary apparatus would be likely to have a detrimental impact upon the security of adjacent commercial premises. [Speakers: Mrs Woodhams of Geographers' A-Z; Mr R Sewell - member of the public and Mr J MacLeod on behalf of the applicant] |
| AP2 05/053 |
TM/04/03569/FL - The Copse, Common Road, Ightham |
Replacement dwelling at The Copse, Common Road, Ightham RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to (1) the replacement of condition 3 by the following 3. No development shall take place within the site until the applicant has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written scheme of investigation (including a timetable for such investigation) which has been submitted by the applicant and approved by the Local Planning Authority. (C002) Reason: In the interests of archaeological research. (2) the amendment of condition 5 to refer to 'ground, slab and ridge levels' rather than just 'levels' and (3) the addition of condition: 9. No trenches, pipelines for services or drains shall be sited under the spread of the canopy of any tree to be retained without the prior agreement of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: Pursuant to Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to protect the appearance and character of the site and locality. [Speaker: Mrs K Jones - applicant] |
| AP2 05/054 |
03/00371/UNAUTU - Land South East of Hazeldene Farm Bungalow, Old Lane, Ightham |
The report of the Director of Planning and Transportation sought the Committee's re-endorsement of the decision to proceed with further prosecutions in respect of the alleged unauthorised development and to specifically confirm that, in Human Rights terms, Members did not consider prosecution to be disproportionate action to secure compliance with the Enforcement Notice. RESOLVED: That Further Proceedings against the owner of the site be undertaken in the Magistrates Court under Section 179 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to secure compliance with the Enforcement Notice. |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP2 05/055 |
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 05/056 |
Planning Appeal Decisions |
The Chief Solicitor presented details of recently received Planning Appeal decisions. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP2 05/057 |
Forthcoming Public Inquiries |
The Chief Solicitor presented details of arrangements made for forthcoming Public Inquiries and Hearings. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| AP2 05/058 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
No items were considered in private. |