| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP2 06/092 |
Declarations of interest. |
There were no declarations of interest made. |
| AP2 06/093 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of Area 2 Planning Committee held on 14 June 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 | ||
| AP2 06/094 |
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. |
| AP2 06/095 |
TM/06/01554/FL - RSPCA Centre, 199 Castle Way, Leybourne |
Removal of existing small animals building and construction of replacement small animals accommodation at RSPCA Centre, 199 Castle Way, Leybourne, West Malling. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED |
| AP2 06/096 |
TM/06/01233/FL - The Merry Boys, 2 Pound Road, East Peckham |
Demolition of existing and construction of new pub including bed and breakfast, restaurant, conference rooms, owners accommodation, offices and parking at The Merry Boys, 2 Pound Road, East Peckham. RESOLVED: That the application be REFUSED [Speakers: Mr R Whiteside - East Peckham Parish Council; Mr A Catz, Mr T Crick, Ms L Picknett, Mr Alwani - members of the public and Mr A Bishop - agent] |
| AP2 06/097 |
TM/06/00922/FL - Rear of 1 & 2 Crow Hill, Borough Green |
Detached house at rear of 1 + 2 Crow Hill, Borough Green. RESOLVED: That the application be REFUSED for the following reason: (1) The proposed dwelling by reason of its position and height, and its relationship to the existing dwellings at 1 and 2 Crow Hill, would have an overbearing impact upon those properties, to the detriment of their amenity. The detailed design and appearance of the proposed dwelling would also be poorly related to and out of character with the adjacent residential properties. For both these reasons the proposal is considered to be contrary to policy QL1 of the Kent and Medway Structure Plan 2006 and policy P4/11 of the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Local Plan 1998. |
| AP2 06/098 |
TM/06/01938/FL & TM/06/01939/LB - Former Barn at Church Farm, Church Road, Offham |
(A) Change of use for conversion, alteration and partial rebuilding for a day care centre for autistic children at former barn at Church Farm, Church Road, Offham. (B) Listed Building Application: The partial rebuilding of demolished stable block and renovation of remainder of use as a day care centre for autistic children at former barn at Church Farm, Church Road, Offham. RESOLVED: That application (A) be APPROVED subject to (1) Reference to the Secretary of State, as a departure from the Development Plan; and (b) be APPROVED |
| AP2 06/099 |
TM/05/03034/FL - Mill Yard, Swan Street, West Malling |
2 no. 2 bedroom houses and 1 no. commercial unit (Class A1) with parking, revised access and associated works at Mill Yard, Swan Street, West Malling. RESOLVED: That the application be REFUSED (1) Addition of informative: 1. Any future proposals that may be submitted for this site should seek to ensure that the development respects the wider built context, including the setting of the Abbey and its value to the community, in addition to resolving the more specific issues surrounding the relationship to neighbouring properties. [Speakers: Reverend Mother Abbess, St Mary's Abbey, Mr R Wickham - members of the public and Mr P Aelen - agent] |
| AP2 06/100 |
TM/06/01610/FL - Rooks Hill, The Street, Plaxtol |
Construction of detached 2 storey dwelling with garage block and ancillary works at Rooks Hill, The Street, Plaxtol. RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED for a Members' site inspection. [Speakers: Mr M Carboni - Plaxtol Parish Council; Mr P Lantsbury - Member of the public] |
| AP2 06/101 |
05/00476/UNAUTU - The Chase, Sandy Lane, Ivy Hatch |
Alleged unauthorised change of use of a domestic outbuilding formally used as a keep fit/dance studio to office at The Chase, Sandy Lane, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks. RESOLVED: That an enforcement notice be ISSUED as set out in the report and copies BE SERVED on all interested parties. 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. |
| AP2 06/102 |
05/00491/UNAUTU - Puttenden Manor, Puttenden Road, Shipbourne |
Alleged breach of planning control relating to the commercial use of stables and a manege at Puttenden Manor, Puttenden Road, Shipbourne. The application was WITHDRAWN from the agenda. |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP2 06/103 |
List D |
The Director of Planning and Transportation submitted a list of applications determined since the date of the previous meeting. It was agreed to send Councillor Mrs Luck a copy of the decision notice related to application TM/06/01342/FL, following her question regarding opening hours. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP2 06/104 |
Planning Appeal Decisions |
The Chief Solicitor submitted details of recently received planning appeal decisions. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP2 06/105 |
Forthcoming Public 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 | ||
| AP2 06/106 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
No matters were considered in private. |