| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP2 06/001 |
Declarations of interest. |
Councillor Worrall declared a personal interest in an historic building grant application noted on List D, on the grounds of being a member of Town Malling Cricket Club. |
| AP2 06/002 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of Area 2 Planning Committee held on 7 December 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 06/003 |
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 the variations listed 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. |
| AP2 06/004 |
TM/05/03274/OA - Baytree House, 171 Butchers Lane, Mereworth |
Outline application for demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two detached dwellings at Baytree House, 171 Butchers Lane, Mereworth. The application was WITHDRAWN from the agenda. |
| AP2 06/005 |
TM/05/02374/OA - Ivy Hatch Nurseries, Ismays Road, Ivy Hatch |
Outline application for Agricultural dwelling for Nursery Manager at Ivy Hatch Nurseries, Ismays Road, Ivy Hatch Ightham. RESOLVED: that the application be REFUSED for the following reason:- (1) The Local Planning Authority is not satisfied that the applicant has demonstrated that the proposal adequately meets the functional and financial tests for new residential accommodation for a rural worker in the countryside as set out in Planning Policy Statement 7 (Sustainable Development in Rural Areas) and Policy P6/8 of the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Local Plan 1998. Reason: The new dwelling is inappropriate development in the Green Belt and harmful to the rural locality, contrary to Policies MGB3, RS5 and ENV1 of the Kent Structure Plan 1996; Policies SS9, HP6 and E1 of the Kent and Medway Structure Plan (Deposit) 2003 and Policies P2/16 and P6/8 of the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Local Plan 1998. |
| AP2 06/006 |
TM/05/02490/FL - 249 London Road, West Malling |
Construction of 2 no. detached houses with garage at 249 London Road, West Malling. RESOLVED: that the application be DEFERRED for a Members' site inspection. [Speakers: Mr Jiggens - member of the public Mr Nightingale - Agent] |
| AP2 06/007 |
TM/05/02704/FL - White Clouds, Taylors Lane, Trottiscliffe |
Pool house in rear garden at White Clouds, Taylors Lane, Trottiscliffe . RESOLVED: that the application be APPROVED subject to (1) the amendment of Condition 4 to read: 4. No development shall take place until there has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority a detailed landscaping and woodland management scheme encompassing both the application site and the applicant's land to the northwest of the application site. All planting, seeding and turfing comprised in the approved scheme shall be implemented during the first planting season following occupation of the buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is the earlier. Any trees or shrubs removed, dying, being seriously damaged or diseased within 10 years of planting shall be replaced in the next planting season with trees or shrubs of similar size and species, unless the Authority gives written consent to any variation. Reason: Pursuant to Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to protect and enhance the appearance and character of the site and locality. |
| AP2 06/008 |
TM/05/02630/FL - Parkfoot, 2 London Road, Leybourne |
21 residential units together with associated parking, estate road and access arrangements including minor alterations to London Road Parkfoot, 2 London Road, Leybourne. RESOLVED: that the application be REFUSED [Speakers: Mrs Wannacott - member of the public; and Mr Taylor - agent] |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP2 06/009 |
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 06/010 |
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 | ||
| AP2 06/011 |
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 SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP2 06/012 |
TM/05/0204/FL - White Clouds, Taylors Lane, Trottiscliffe (Reasons: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Para 12 - Legal Advice) |
The Chief Solicitor's report set out details of the legal implications of refusing the above name application (Minute AP2 06/007 refers) |