| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP3 06/038 |
Declarations of interest. |
Councillor Diment declared a personal, employment related, interest in application TM/05/03207/FL and he withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item. |
| AP3 06/039 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of Area 3 Planning Committee held on 23 March 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 06/040 |
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. |
| AP3 06/041 |
TM/05/03207/FL - 95 Birling Road, Snodland |
Two no. new dwellings to the rear of 95 Birling Road, Snodland RESOLVED: That the application be REFUSED for the following reason: (1) The proposed development by virtue of the overbearing nature when viewed from the adjacent properties and its incongruous impact on the pattern of linear development that characterises this part of Birling Road would result in an unacceptable relationship with its surroundings and harmful to the visual amenity of the locality. The proposal is therefore contrary to policies ENV15 of the Kent Structure Plan 1996, QL7 of the draft Kent & Medway Structure Plan and P4/11 of the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Local Plan 1998. [Speakers: Mrs B Semark, Mr R Rockey, Mr M Galloway, Mrs D Knight, Ms V Semark, Mr C Howick, Mrs J Capon and Mrs L Howick - members of the public; and Mr Schwieso - applicant] |
| AP3 06/042 |
TM/05/03097/FL - 231 Woodlands Road, Aylesford |
Double storey rear extension and single storey front extension at 231 Woodlands Road, Aylesford RESOLVED: That the application be REFUSED for the following reason: (1) The proposed development by virtue of the proximity to the boundary and its depth and height would have an overbearing and oppressive impact upon the neighbouring property, as well as being out of character with the surrounding properties. The proposal would detract from the visual amenity of the locality and would be contrary to policies ENV15 of the Kent Structure Plan 1996, QL7 of the draft Kent & Medway Structure Plan and P4/11 & P4/12 of the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Local Plan 1998. [Speaker: Mr T Drennan - applicant] |
| AP3 06/043 |
TM/05/03699/FL - Corio Farm, 450 Wateringbury Road, East Malling |
Change of use of farm buildings (in part retrospective) to a combination of B1; B2 and B8 uses at Corio Farm, 450 Wateringbury Road, East Malling RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED for a Members' site inspection. [Speakers: Mr Hodges on behalf of Mrs L Clark - member of the public; and Ms T Dixon (Agent)] |
| AP3 06/044 |
TM/06/00021/RD - Land At Priory Park, Ditton Court Quarry, Mills Road, Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Aylesford |
Details of method statement for measurement and calculation of noise levels submitted pursuant to condition 2 of planning permission TM/04/04376FL: Application under Section 73 for removal of condition 14 of planning permission TM/96/00238FL (seven industrial units) to allow the 24 hour movement of heavy goods vehicles at land at Priory Park, Ditton Court Quarry, Mills Road, Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Aylesford RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED |
| AP3 06/045 |
TM/05/02854/FL - Station Building, 2 Station Road, Aylesford |
Change of use from off licence to restaurant and reinstatement of first floor accommodation to 3 bedroom flat at Station Building, 2 Station Road, Aylesford RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP3 06/046 |
Information Report - Land Adjacent to London Road, South Aylesford Retail Park, Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Aylesford |
The Director of Planning and Transportation submitted an update on landscaping and tree planting matters at South Aylesford Retail Park. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP3 06/047 |
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 06/048 |
Forthcoming Public Inquiries and Hearings |
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 | ||
| AP3 06/049 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
The Chairman moved, it was seconded and RESOLVED: That, as public discussion would disclose exempt information, the following matters be considered in private. |
| PART 2 - PRIVATE | ||
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE CABINET | ||
| AP3 06/050 |
Lease to EDF Energy, High Street, Aylesford (Reason: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Para 3 - financial or business affairs of any particular person) Decision Notice D060096MEM |
The report of the Central Services Director set out details of a proposed lease to EDF Energy for the site of an electricity sub-station, High Street, Aylesford. RECOMMENDED: That approval be given to the proposal set out in the report for granting a new lease to EDF Energy for an electricity sub-station, High Street, Aylesford. |
| AP3 06/051 |
Leases to Peaches Health and Beauty and Warmlake Sports Retail at Larkfield Leisure Centre (Reason: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Para 3 - financial or business affairs of any particular person) Decision Notice D060097MEM |
The report of the Central Services Director set out details of proposed new leases to Peaches Health and Beauty and Warmlake Sports retail, both located at Larkfield Leisure Centre, Larkfield. RECOMMENDED: That approval be given to the terms and conditions for a two year lease to both Peaches Health and Beauty and Warmlake Sports retail. |
| AP3 06/052 |
Licence Agreement for Hot Food Trader, Land East of Bailey Bridge Road, Car Park, Aylesford (Reason: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Para 3 - financial or business affairs of any particular person) Decision Notice D060098MEM |
The report of the Central Services Director set out details of a licence agreement for a hot food trader at land East of Bailey Bridge Road, Aylesford. RECOMMENDED: That (1) approval be given to the terms and conditions for a licence agreement for the Hot Food Trader; and (2) the provision of a ‘hardstanding' pitch on the area designated in Annex 1 to the report be investigated. |