| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP3 07/001 |
Declarations of interest. |
Councillors Mrs Oakley, Mrs Simpson, Thornewell and Mrs Woodger declared personal interests in Application TM/06/03528/DR3 as members of East Malling and Larkfield Parish Council. Councillor Mrs Oakley declared an additional interest in the application in that she served on the Customer Panel at Larkfield Leisure Centre. The above named Members remained in the meeting during consideration of this item. Councillor Laverty declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Application TM/06/01861/FL in that he was involved in a legal dispute with the applicant and he withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item. |
| AP3 07/002 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of Area 3 Planning Committee held on 14 December 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 07/003 |
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 applications shown below. |
| AP3 07/004 |
TM/06/02433/FL - Invicta Works, Mill Street, East Malling |
Demolition of existing commercial premises, change of use of existing works building and conversion and extension to 4 apartments, erection of 9 terraced dwellings and 7 flats with parking and access. Conversion of existing building to a single dwellinghouse and external alterations to existing office building, including provision of replacement parking for existing offices at Invicta Works, Mill Street, East Malling. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED |
| AP3 07/005 |
TM/06/03528/DR3 - Larkfield Leisure Centre, New Hythe Lane, Larkfield |
Extension to existing building to provide new stores for sports hall (internal existing stores will be lost due to works to improve access) at Larkfield Leisure Centre, New Hythe Lane, Larkfield. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED |
| AP3 07/006 |
TM/06/01861/FL - Barn Adjacent Coxs Cottages, Paddlesworth Road, Snodland |
Conversion of existing barn to dwelling at Barn adjacent Coxs Cottages, Paddlesworth Road, Snodland. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to the addition of Informative 4. You are encouraged to assist the occupants of the barn in seeking a suitable alternative location for their business at the earliest opportunity. [Speaker: Mr Lingham - member of the public] |
| AP3 07/007 |
TM/06/01933/RM - 56 York Avenue, Chatham |
Reserved Matters of siting, design, external appearance, means of access and landscaping submitted pursuant to condition 1 of planning permission TM/05/03112/OA: Outline Application for the erection of single storey dwelling at 56 York Avenue, Chatham. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to the addition of Informative 2. The applicant is advised of the need to comply with the recommendations as set out in the submitted Arboricultural Survey. Steps should be taken urgently to protect those tree roots recently exposed. |
| AP3 07/008 |
TM/06/03559/FL - Unit 4 Exel Logistics, 13 Sheldon Way, Larkfield |
Change of use to B2 - general industrial - to house new printing facility at Unit 4, Exel Logistics, 13 Sheldon Way, Larkfield. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED |
| AP3 07/009 |
TM/06/01571/FL - Woodlands Farm, Paddlesworth Road, Snodland |
Construction of a 2 storey barn style building to rear of premises for use as educational facility at Woodlands Farm, Paddlesworth Road, Snodland. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED [Speaker: Mr Duffy - applicant] |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP3 07/010 |
List D |
The Director of Planning, Transport and Leisure submitted a list of applications determined since the date of the last meeting. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP3 07/011 |
Forthcoming Planning Inquiries and Hearings |
The Chief Solicitor presented details of the arrangements made for forthcoming Planning Inquiries and Hearings. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| AP3 07/012 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
No items were considered in private. |