| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP2 05/028 |
Declarations of interest. |
Declarations of interest were made as set out under the relevant planning applications listed below. |
| AP2 05/029 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of Area 2 Planning Committee held on 15 June 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 05/030 |
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 reqired 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 05/031 |
TM/05/01328/CR3 - Land opposite The Ferns, north of Maidstone Road, Platt |
Replacement six class primary school together with nursery class, playing field, servicing, parking and new vehicular access (KCC ref. TM/05/TEMP/0025) at land opposite The Ferns, north of Maidstone Road, Platt RESOLVED: That KCC be advised that TMBC raises NO OBJECTION subject to the additional comments being taken into account: 1. KCC is requested to consider other highway safety improvements other than those illustrated on the submitted plan. The Borough Council believes that the proposed pedestrian crossing would not be sufficient on its own to ensure adquate pedestrian and vehicle safety. 2. Given that this is a visually prominent site, the Borough Council considers that it is important any new school building is of a very high quality of design and appearance. 3. The Borough Council would not support this proposal if it were likely to result in the closure of other local village schools since it is felt that schools are the heart and focus of rural village communities and should be retained within the villages. KCC is requested that, in the event that a decision is made on the future need for primary school places and local primary schools, that this information be provided to GOSE to take into account in the determination of the merits of the case of very special circumstances being advanced. 4. Given that this development will result in the development of the existing school and playing field sites, and that there are several other potential development sites along this A25 corridor, KCC is urged to bring forward the provision of appropriate relief roads such as the Borough Green Bypass. 5. KCC is asked to limit any permission to that solely for a primary school (with ancillary nursery) and for no other purposes in Use Class D1 - no justification has been put foward for any other use in D1 to be located in the Green Belt or in the countryside in this locality. |
| AP2 05/032 |
(A)TM/04/03795/FL - The Nursery, Taylors Lane, Trottiscliffe (B)TM/04/03800/FL - Land opposite Middle Bramstead, Taylors Lane, Trottiscliffe (C)TM/04/03801/FL - Land opposite White Clouds, Taylors Lane, Trottiscliffe |
(A) Application under S73a for retrospective permission for 1 x wooden telegraph pole and overhead wires at The Nursery, Taylors Lane, Trottiscliffe (B) Application under S73a for retrospective permission for 1 x telegraph pole and wires at land opposite Middle Bramstead, Taylors Lane, Trottiscliffe (C) Application under S73a for retrospective permission for 1 x wooden telegraph pole and overhead wires at land opposite White Clouds, Taylors Lane, Trottiscliffe RESOLVED: That application (A) be REFUSED: For the following reasons 1. The Local Planning Authority considers that the siting of the structure in such an open and visually prominent position within this highway verge gives rise to unacceptable harm to the character and visual amenities of this rural locality which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Special Landscape Area. Accordingly, the proposal is found to be contrary to the provisions of Policies P3/5 and P3/6 of the Tonbridge & Malling Borough Local Plan and RS1, ENV3 and ENV4 of the Kent Structure Plan. 2. The Local Planning Authority considers that the siting of the structure adversely and unacceptably obstructs highway visibility highway and that Applications (B) and (C) be REFUSED for the following reason: 1. The Local Planning Authority considers that the siting of the structure in such an open and visually prominent position within this highway verge gives rise to unacceptable harm to the character and visual amenities of this rural locality which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Special Landscape Area. Accordingly, the proposal is found to be contrary to the provisions of Policies P3/5 and P3/6 of the Tonbridge & Malling Borough Local Plan and RS1, ENV3 and ENV4 of the Kent Structure Plan. [Speaker: Mrs D Robinson, Vice-chairman of Trottiscliffe Parish Council] |
| AP2 05/033 |
TM/05/01492/OA - Roselawn, Borough Green Road, Wrotham |
Outline application for the demoliton of existing dwelling and replacement with 2 no. detached houses at Roselawn, Borough Green Road, Wrotham RESOLVED: That the application be REFUSED: for the following reason 1. The character of this part of the village, and this stretch of Borough Green Road in particular is defined by detached properties that are spaciously separated and orientated in an irregular pattern. In this context, the Local Planning Authority is not convinced that the redevelopment of this site with two dwellings could be carried out in accordance with that defined character but would instead be likely to erode the spacious setting between properties here and it would also be likely that the new dwellings would need to be arranged in a more regimented and uniform manner than the surrounding properties. In the light of the above, it is considered that the proposal is in conflict with policies P4/11 of the Tonbridge & Malling Borough Local Plan and RS1 of the Kent Structure Plan. [Speaker: Mr Walker - member of the public] |
| AP2 05/034 |
TM/05/01678/FL - Rose Farm Cottage, Addington Lane, Trottiscliffe |
Picket fence around front garden (retrospective) at Rose Farm Cottage, Addington Lane, Trottiscliffe RESOLVED: That the application be REFUSED: for the following reasons 1. The fencing, by virtue of its design, siting and appearance, is considered to harm the character and visual amenity of the streetscene and the wider locality, which is a designated Conservation Area, Special Landscape Area and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Accordingly, the development is found to be contrary to Policies RS1, ENV3, ENV4 and ENV17 of the Kent Structure Plan and policies P3/5, P3/6, P4/4 and P4/11 of the Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council. 2. The fencing, by virtue of its design, siting and appearance, is considered to harm the setting and character of the property which is a Grade II Listed Building. Accordingly, the development is found to be contrary to Policy ENV19 of the Kent Structure Plan and policy P4/3 of the Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council. [Speaker: Mrs Dorothy Robinson, Vice-chairman of Trottiscliffe Parish Council] |
| AP2 05/035 |
TM/05/01088/FL - 11 Mitchell Road, Kings Hill |
Extension at 11 Mitchell Road, Kings Hill RESOLVED: That the application be REFUSED [Speakers: Mr K Moss, Mrs H Munroe and Mrs K Steadman - members of the public. Mr Shannon - applicant] |
| AP2 05/036 |
TM/05/00929/FL - Stonehouse Field, Long Mill Lane, Platt |
Application for rebuilding of Scout HQ at Stonehouse Field, Long Mill Lane, Platt RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED [Speaker: Mr T Woolven - applicant] |
| AP2 05/037 |
TM/04/04216/FL - Pond Cottage, White Hill, Wrotham |
Change of use of land from residential and agricultural to mixed residential, stabling and commercial livery use and formation of sand school, and erection of 5 no. stables, store and sand school and change of use of land to the south west of the access road from agriculture to use for the exercising of horses at Pond Cottage, White Hill, Wrotham RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED: Subject to 1. the amendment of the recommendation to read: '6.1 The applicant be advised that the Borough Council would be minded to refuse planning permission for the following reason set out below unless the applicant enters into an appropriate Legal Agreement within 6 months of being invited to do so covering the following matters, in which case the Borough Solicitor be authorised to conclude such an agreement: to enter into a S106 agreement to restrict the occupation of Pond Cottage to operators/employees of the equine business and related holding'; 2. The addition of a condition requiring the submission of a scheme of external decoration/improvements to the stables aimed at improving their visual appearance; and 3. the addition of informative 9. No horse riding lessons shall take place outside the hours of 8am to 6pm Saturdays and 8am to 1pm Sundays. |
| AP2 05/038 |
Alleged Unauthorised Development 05/00218/UNAWKS - Land adjoining Former Telephone Repeater Station, Tonbridge Road, Mereworth |
RESOLVED: That the action indicated in the Director of Planning and Transportation's report be taken in respect of the alleged unauthorised development. |
| AP2 05/039 |
Alleged Unauthorised Development PLAT/154 - Travelling Showmens Site, Crouch Lane, Platt |
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 05/040 |
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 05/041 |
Planning Appeal Decisions |
The Chief Solicitor presented details of recently received Planning Appeal decisions. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP2 05/042 |
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 05/043 |
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 05/044 |
Proposed Sale of Amenity Land, Leybourne (Reason: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Para 9 - Contract Negotiations (Property)) Decision Notice D050058MEM |
The Report of the Central Services Director gave details of proposed terms and conditions for the disposal of a small area of amenity land at Leybourne. RECOMMENDED: That the disposal of amenity land to the rear of Roundhay, Leybourne be approved under the terms and conditions outlined in the report. |