| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP 06/136 |
Declarations of interest. |
There were no declarations of interest made. |
| AP 06/137 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of Area 2 Planning Committee held on Wednesday 13 September 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 | ||
| AP 06/138 |
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 application shown below. |
| AP 06/139 |
TM/06/01272/FL - Aldon Farmyard, Aldon Lane, Offham, West Malling, |
Modular built workshop for teaching/seminar room for literature/poetry/art workshops and/or as artists studio, with associated facilities (ie toilets and necessary small scale catering facilities) including occasional use of first floor as overnight accommodation for visiting writers/tutors and as associated storage (retrospective)at Aldon Farmyard, Aldon Lane, Offham. RESOLVED: That the application be (1) REFUSED and (2) an Enforcement Notice ISSUED and SERVED on all interested parties. The Notice not to take effect not less than 28 days from the date of service, subject to: ~The concurrence of the Chief Solicitor, he being authorised to amend the wording of the Enforcement Notice as may be necessary. ~ In the event of an appeal against the Notice the Secretary of State and the appellant to be advised that the Local Planning Authority is not prepared to grant planning permission for the development the subject of the Enforcement Notice. (3) In the event of the Enforcement Notice not being complied with and subject to satisfactory evidence, the Chief Solicitor BE AUTHORISED to commence any proceedings which may be necessary under Section 179 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to secure compliance with the Enforcement Notice. [Speakers: Mrs C Innes - Offham Parish Council and Mr J Collins - Agent] |
| AP 06/140 |
TM/06/01618/FL - 49 High Street, Borough Green |
Replacement windows to accommodate disabled entrance at 49 High Street, Borough Green, Sevenoaks. RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED to enable further examination and negotiation for use of an alternative colouring (brown) for the new shopfront windows/door. |
| AP 06/141 |
TM/06/001749/FL - Sandy Patch, Common Road, Ightham |
Extension of and remodelling of existing dwelling at Sandy Patch, Common Road, Ightham. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to: (1) Addition of conditions: 7. The development shall be carried out in exact conformity with the approved plans. [Speakers: Mr N Parrot, Mr Thomas, Mr A Weiland - members of the public and Mr M Hyde-Edwards - Agent] |
| AP 06/142 |
TM/06/02562/FL - Land rear of 31 to 38 Brickfields, West Malling |
4 bedroom family house at land rear Of 31 to 38 Brickfields, West Malling. RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED to enable full details of proposed car parking and slab levels to be obtained, together with confirmation of height that hedge adjacent to Brickfield Cottages to be maintained at for re-consultation and reporting back to the Committee. [Speaker: Mr M Brand - member of the public, Mr R Wolfstrome - applicant and Mr A Mohsin - agent] |
| AP 06/143 |
TM/06/02591/FL - Land south west of 1-4 Dutts Cottages, Teston Road, Offham, West Malling |
Retention of garden amenity building/summer house at land south west Of 1-4 Dutts Cottages, Teston Road, Offham. RESOLVED: That the application be (1) REFUSED and (2) an Enforcement Notice ISSUED and SERVED on all interested parties. The Notice not to take effect not less than 28 days from the date of service, subject to: ~The concurrence of the Chief Solicitor, he being authorised to amend the wording of the Enforcement Notice as may be necessary. ~ In the event of an appeal against the Notice the Secretary of State and the appellant to be advised that the Local Planning Authority is not prepared to grant planning permission for the development the subject of the Enforcement Notice. (3) In the event of the Enforcement Notice not being complied with and subject to satisfactory evidence, the Chief Solicitor BE AUTHORISED to commence any proceedings which may be necessary under Section 179 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to secure compliance with the Enforcement Notice [Speakers: Mrs C Innes - Offham Parish Council and Mr P Waller - agent] |
| AP 06/144 |
TM/06/02631/FL - Stonehouse Field, Long Mill Lane, Platt |
Non-compliance with condition 3 of planning permission TM/05/00929/FL (rebuilding of Scout HQ) to allow use by certain non-scout groups at Stonehouse Field, Long Mill Lane, Platt. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to (1) Amendment to condition 3 to read: 3. Unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority the premises shall be used only by groups associated with Platt Recreation Ground for activities specified below: ~Scout Meetings ~Guide Meetings ~Football Club for post match hospitality ~Junior Cricket Club for post match hospitality and for training sessions for the younger members during inclement weather ~Senior Cricket for post match hospitality ~Ramblers Association: As a meeting place prior to setting off on walk ~Birthday Parties for children of primary school age who are members of the Scout Group ~Platt School Parent and Teachers' Association for HQ facilities during fund raising activities in the Recreation Ground. Reason: To justify inappropriate development in the Green Belt and in the interests of amenity and highway safety. (2) Amendment to condition 4 to read: 4. The scout hut hereby approved shall not be used in the evening after 2230 hours unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To avoid unreasonable disturbance to nearby residential properties. |
| AP 06/145 |
TM/06/02279/FL - Amber Prospect, Hatham Green Lane, Stansted |
Rebuild barn for use as residential dwelling at Amber Prospect, Hatham Green Lane, Stansted, Sevenoaks. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to the following: (1) Additional condition: 9. No development shall be commenced until: (a) a site investigation has been undertaken to determine the nature and extent of any contamination, and (b) the results of the investigation, together with an assessment by a competent person and details of a scheme to contain, treat or remove any contamination, as appropriate, have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The assessment and scheme shall have regard to the need to ensure that contaminants do not escape from the site to cause air and water pollution or pollution of adjoining land. The scheme submitted pursuant to (b) shall include details of arrangements for responding to any discovery of unforeseen contamination during the undertaking of the development hereby permitted. Such arrangements shall include a requirement to notify the Local Planning Authority of the presence of any such unforeseen contamination. Prior to the first occupation of the development or any part of the development hereby permitted (c) the approved remediation scheme shall be fully implemented insofar as it relates to that part of the development which is to be occupied, and (d) a Certificate shall be provided to the Local Planning Authority by a responsible person stating that remediation has been completed and the site is suitable for the permitted end use. Thereafter, no works shall take place within the site such as to prejudice the effectiveness of the approved scheme of remediation. Reason: In the interests of amenity and public safety. [Speaker: Mrs Higgins - applicant] |
| AP 06/146 |
05/00468/UNAUTU - Oast Park Golf Club, Malling Road, Snodland |
Alleged unauthorised development at Oast Park Golf Club, Malling Road, Snodland. RESOLVED: That Members of the Area 2 Planning Committee are informed of progress on this matter as outlined in the report of the Director of Planning and Transportation. |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP 06/147 |
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. |
| AP 06/148 |
Planning Appeal Decisions |
The Chief Solicitor submitted details of recently received planning appeal decisions. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP 06/149 |
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. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| AP 06/150 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
No items were considered in private. |