| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP2 12/012 |
Declarations of interest. |
There were no declarations of interest. |
| AP2 12/013 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of the Area 2 Planning Committee held on 18 January 2012 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 12/014 |
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 in the variations indicated below. Any supplementary reports were tabled at the meeting. 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 12/015 |
TM/11/02257/FL - White Court, Long Mill Lane, Platt |
Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of new detached house and garage at White Court, Long Mill Lane, Platt. RESOLVED: That the application be REFUSED for the following reason: (1) The proposed replacement house, by reason of its massing and bulk relative to the width of the plot, is detrimental to the character and visual amenities of the street scene and the setting of the Conservation Area. The proposal is thereby contrary to Policies CP1, CP13 and CP24 of the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Core Strategy 2007 and Policy SQ1 of the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Managing Development and the Environment DPD 2010. [Speakers: Mr T Bolt, Platt Parish Council; Mr J Majendie, Mrs C Majendie and Mr P Robertson - members of the public] |
| AP2 12/016 |
TM/11/03055/FL - Thriftwood Caravan and Camping Park, Plaxdale Green Road, Stansted |
Section 73 application to vary the conditions of TM/01/01069/FL to allow the use of touring units on a year round basis with the original condition 4 of TM/01/01069/FL remaining in force in respect of the 30 approved static caravans (TM/01/01069/FL being Variation to condition (v) of planning permission TM/81/886 to allow siting of 150 touring and 30 static caravans, and winter storage of 50 touring and 30 static caravans) at Thriftwood Caravan And Camping Park, Plaxdale Green Road, Stansted. RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED for a Members' Site Inspection [Speakers: Mr H Bott, Stansted Parish Council] |
| AP2 12/017 |
TM/11/02135/FL - 33 High Street, Borough Green |
Erection of security shutter and blind canopy (retrospective) at 33 High Street, Borough Green. RESOLVED: That planning permission be GRANTED, subject to the following condition: (1) The shutters hereby permitted shall be maintained as perforated metal shuttering at all times, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that the development does not harm the character and appearance of the existing building or visual amenity of the locality. [Speakers: Mr M Taylor,Borough Green Parish Council and Mrs B Moore - applicant] |
| AP2 12/018 |
TM/11/01443/FL - Cobb Nut Store, Yopps Green, Plaxtol |
Change of use and conversion of Cobb Nut store to holiday let unit with parking at Cobb Nut Store ,Yopps Green, Plaxtol. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED in accordance with the details set out at paragraph 7.1 of the report of the Director of Planning, Transport and Leisure; subject to (1) the conditions, reasons and informatives as set out in the report of the Director of Planning, Transport and Leisure. [Speakers: Mr R Simpson - Member of the public and Mr J Collins - agent] |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP2 12/019 |
Hop Farm Update |
The Chief Planning Officer tabled a report which provided an update on the position regarding enforcement notices at the Hop Farm Country Park. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP2 12/020 |
Planning Appeal Decisions |
The report of the Chief Solicitor advised of planning appeals decisions since the meeting held on 18 January 2012. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP2 12/021 |
Forthcoming Planning Inquiries and Hearings |
The report of the Chief Solicitor advised of forthcoming planning inquiries and hearings. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| AP2 12/022 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
There were no items considered in private. |