| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP3 06/102 |
Declarations of interest. |
There were no declarations of interest made. |
| AP3 06/103 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of Area 3 Planning Committee held on 19 October 2006 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 | ||
| AP3 06/104 |
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 and Transportation, 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 applications shown below. |
| AP3 06/105 |
TM/06/03104/DR4D - 19 Willow Road, Larkfield |
Change of use from amenity/open space to domestic garden and erection of new fence 1.8m high at 19 Willow Road, Larkfield. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED |
| AP3 06/106 |
TM/06/03106/RD - 39 Upper Mill, East Malling |
Details of ragstone walling submitted pursuant to condition 10 of planning permission TM/05/00405/FL: Change of use and alterations/refurbishment to form a pair of semi-detached dwellings with a detached garage and partial details of refurbishment submitted pursuant to condition 3 of planning permission TM/01/03099/FL: residential development comprising 63 new build and 2 refurbished dwellings and associated external works, access, landscaping, parking, garaging and traffic management proposals at 39 Upper Mill, East Malling. RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED for a Member's site inspection [Speaker: Mr D Hudson - agent] |
| AP3 06/107 |
TM/06/00825/FL - South Aylesford Retail Park, Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Aylesford |
Partial demolition of Unit 5 (BHS) and formation of a new shop frontage, pedestrian areas and parking in front of it, removal of the burger van and the erection of a new 'pod' building (for cafe/retail use (Class A1/A3), with operations/CCTV room, public toilets and public information), improved pedestrian links, CCTV/security fencing and lighting improvements and landscaping at South Aylesford Retail Park, Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Aylesford. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to (1) the applicant entering into a Legal Agreement to cover the enforcement and management of the maximum three hour parking stay. (2) the deletion of condition 12; (3) the addition of condition: 12. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any order amending, revoking and re-enacting that order), the cafe element of the pod building shall be used for A3 and for no other purpose. Reason: In the interests of highway safety. (4) the addition of informatives: 1. The overspill car park to the southern side of the BHS store currently used as a compound should be made available to members of the public on the weeks leading up to the Christmas period. 2. The free windscreen repairers operations covering a number of parking spaces shall be removed immediately. |
| AP3 06/108 |
TM/06/03385/CR3 - Land At The Former Mill Stream School, Mill Street, East Malling |
Erection of a two storey detached building comprising 7 supported apartments for people with learning difficulties with communal space together with access, car parking and landscaping at land at the former Mill Stream School, Mill Street, East Malling. RESOLVED: That Kent County Council be advised that the Borough Council Raise No Objection subject to the following matters being addressed: • the flank walls are further articulated through the extended use of hanging tiles; • the layout and access road is designed to meet the needs of refuse collection and emergency vehicles; • an appropriate desk top study and walk over contamination report is produced and verified; • ensuring the best possible access to the Public Rights of Way and public highway network for disabled persons; • the Borough Council are consulted on the detailed submission of external materials; and • the development needs to respect the East Malling Village Design Statement. |
| AP3 06/109 |
06/00232/215 - 1 High Street, East Malling |
Alleged Unauthorised Development at 1 High Street, East Malling. RESOLVED: That (1) the approach set out in paragraph 2.4 of the report be endorsed; (2) the matters raised in paragraphs 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7 be noted; and (3) a progress report be submitted to the Committee within a time frame of 4 months. |
| AP3 06/110 |
EM/197 - Corio Farm, 450 Wateringbury Road, East Malling |
Alleged Unauthorised Development at Corio Farm, 450 Wateringbury Road, East Malling. RESOLVED: That (1) the proposed actions set out in the report, with the exception of the advice in paragraph 4.15 be noted; (2) in respect of the advice in paragraph 4.15 of the report that the issue of any further Enforcement Notices be delegated to the Chief Solicitor; (3) the Planning Contravention Notice cover the infill material to be used between the two permitted fences adjacent to Badgers Dell; and (4) the Environment Agency and Petroleum Officer (or equivalent) be contacted regarding the storage of diesel within building 9. |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP3 06/111 |
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. |
| AP3 06/112 |
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 |
The report of the Chief Solicitor provided guidance on the Council's biodiversity duty. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP3 06/113 |
Forthcoming Planning Inquiries and Hearings |
The Chief Solicitor presented details of the arrangements made for forthcoming Public Inquiries and Hearings. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP3 06/114 |
Agenda Management |
The report of the Monitoring Officer explained new arrangements for reporting property issues. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| AP3 06/115 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
No items were considered in private. |