| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP2 05/104 |
Declarations of interest. |
Declarations of interest were made as set out under the relevant planning application listed below. |
| AP2 05/105 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of Area 2 Planning Committee held on 12 October 2005 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
| AP2 05/106 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the extraordinary meeting of Area 2 Planning Committee held on 26 October 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 05/107 |
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 05/108 |
TM/05/02703/FL - 1, 6 And 7 Green Lane, Trottiscliffe |
Section 73A Application: Retrospective application for installation of white PVC cladding and fascia boards at 1, 6 and 7 Green Lane, Trottiscliffe. RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED for the following reason: (1) to enable further negotiations with the applicants. [Speaker: Mrs J Sayle - member of public] |
| AP2 05/109 |
TM/05/02178/AT - Land East Of Hill Park Farm, Wrotham Hill Road And Land Part Of Platt Hill Wood, Gravesend Road, Wrotham |
Erection of 2 no. non-illuminated advertisements at land east of Hill Park Farm, Wrotham Hill Road and land part of Platt Hill Wood, Gravesend Road, Wrotham. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED (Councillor Coffin declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the above on the grounds of being the applicant and withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this planning application. Councillors Mrs Anderson, R Brown,Evans and Luker declared a personal, but non-prejudicial interest, as members of the same political party but remained in the meeting.) |
| AP2 05/110 |
TM/05/02704/FL - White Clouds, Taylors Lane, Trottiscliffe |
Construction of Pool house in rear garden of White Clouds, Taylors Lane, Trottiscliffe. RESOLVED: That the above application be DEFERRED for the following reason: (1) in order to receive confidential advice from the Chief Solicitor on the implications of refusing planning permission on grounds of unacceptable bulk, over intensive development of site, unsympathetic design and impact on AONB/SLA/MGB. |
| AP2 05/111 |
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 DEFERRED for the following reason: (1) further information might be obtained regarding compliance with the functional test under PPS7. [Speaker: Mr Norris - applicant] |
| AP2 05/112 |
TM/05/03275/FL - The Keepers Cottage, Wrotham Hill Road, Wrotham |
Change of use of domestic outbuilding to 4 bedroom dwelling at The Keepers Cottage, Wrotham Hill Road, Wrotham. RESOLVED: That the application be REFUSED subject to (1) amended reason for refusal 1. The proposed dwelling due to its location remote from local service centres and with limited scope for walking, cycling or use of public transport will increase the need to travel by private car and hence represents an unsustainable pattern of development, contrary to PPS7 (Sustainable Development in Rural Areas) and Policy SP1 and Policy HP6 (as proposed to be modified)of the Kent and Medway Structure Plan (Deposit) 2003. (Councillor Coffin declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the above application on the grounds of being the adjoining landowner and withdrew from the meeting during the consideration of this planning application. Councillors Mrs Anderson, R Brown,Evans and Luker declared a personal, but non-prejudicial interest, as members of the same political party but remained in the meeting.) [Speaker: Mr Bullock - applicant] |
| AP2 05/113 |
TM/05/03451/TEPN56 |
Prior Notification of Telecommunications: Installation of a 12 metre telecommunications column resembling a telegraph pole at land fronting 177 to 199 Fairfield Road, Borough Green. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to (1) the addition of the following informatives:- 2. With regard to works within the limits of the highway, the applicant is asked to consult the Highway Manager, Kent Highways, Joynes House, New Road, Gravesend, Kent DA11 0AT. Telephone: 08458 247 800 (Q006) to investigate impact; 3. The applicant is advised to liaise with the Geographers A-Z Map Company Limited to seek technical solutions to ensure that any emissions from the mast do not interfere with the electrical equipment situated within their property; 4. The applicant is invited to liaise with the local crime prevention officer regarding siting of any ancillary equipment cabinets; 5. The applicant is invited to liaise with the Highway Manager to ensure that innocent parties are not affected by the proposed 'vandal paint'; 6. The applicant is invited to consult with local residents/neighbours over the precise siting of any ancillary equipment cabinets. [Speakers: Mr R Sewell and Ms B Woodhams - members of the public. Mr J MacCleod - applicant] |
| AP2 05/114 |
TM/05/02383/FL - Brickmakers Arms, Maidstone Road, Platt |
Demolition of former public house and construction of 14 dwellings with associated parking and access at Brickmakers Arms, Maidstone Road, Platt. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to (1) the applicants entering into a S106 agreement regarding the payment of a contribution towards the provision of youth and community facilities in the vicinity of the site; (2) 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 scheme of landscaping and boundary treatment. The scheme shall include full details of the construction, design and landscape screening of the front boundary wall together with appropriate arrangements for the maintenance in perpetuity of that wall and its screening vegetation. All planting, seeding and turfing comprised in the approved scheme of landscaping 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. (3) The addition of conditions: 14. No development shall take place until details of external lighting have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, and the work shall be carried out in strict accordance with those details. Reason: To ensure that the development does not harm the character and appearance of the existing building or visual amenity of the locality; 15. No development shall begin until an arrangement has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority relating to the provision of secondary school places in accordance with the Kent County Council requirement for development contribution towards education facilities (which applies a pupil product ratio of 0.15 secondary pupils per dwelling multiplied by the Kent County Council adopted school extension build costs). The development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved scheme. Reason: In order to secure contributions to the education system pursuant to policy P8/1 of the Tonbridge & Malling Borough Local Plan 1998; 16. The premises shall not be occupied until the existing eastern vehicular access to Maidstone Road has been closed permanently. Reason: To ensure the safe and free flow of traffic; 17. No development shall be commenced until full details of a scheme of acoustic protection of habitable rooms having windows that will be exposed to a level of road traffic noise in Noise Exposure Categories B, C or D as set out in Policy P3/17 of the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Local Plan have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme of acoustic protection shall be sufficient to secure internal noise levels no greater than 30 LAeq dB in bedrooms and 40 LAeq dB in living rooms with windows closed. Additionally, where the internal noise levels will exceed 40 LAeq dB in bedrooms or 48 LAeq dB in living rooms with windows open the scheme of acoustic protection shall incorporate appropriate acoustically screened mechanical ventilation. Mechanical ventilation shall also be provided to bedrooms having openings into facades that will be exposed to a level of road traffic noise in excess of 78 LAmax (Slow) time weighting. The approved scheme shall be implemented prior to the first occupation of the dwelling to which it relates and shall be retained at all times thereafter. (N016) Reason: To safeguard the aural amenity of the occupiers of the dwelling(s) hereby approved; 18. No development shall take place until details of a scheme aimed at safeguarding the amenities of residents of The Ferns against noise and disturbance arising from the use of the car park have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, and the work shall be carried out in strict accordance with those details. The details shall include the provision of suitable acoustic boundary fencing and landscaping. The approved scheme shall be implemented before the car park area is first brought into use in connection with the development hereby approved, and shall be retained at all times hereafter. Reason: To ensure that the development does not harm the character and appearance of the existing building or visual amenity of the locality; (4) Additional informative: 2. The developers to consider the retention of the sycamore tree. [Speakers: Parish Councillor Searle - Platt Parish Council and Mr D Jarman - applicant] |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP2 05/115 |
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 05/116 |
Travelling Showmen's Site, Crouch Lane, Borough Green |
The Director of Planning and Transportation updated Members following the recent decisions on planning applications on this site. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP2 05/117 |
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 05/118 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
No items were considered in private. |