| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP3 07/072 |
Declarations of interest. |
Councillors Mrs Brown, Dalton, Mrs Grant, D Smith and Stone declared personal and prejudicial interests in Planning Application TM/07/03201/FL as 'close associates' of the applicant, Councillor D Keeley. As they had not received dispensations from the Standards Committee to allow them to participate in consideration of this item they withdrew from the meeting. Councillor Keeley declared a personal and prejudicial interest in application TM/07/03201 as the applicant and withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item. |
| AP3 07/073 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of Area 3 Planning Committee held on 16 August 2007 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 07/074 |
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, Transport and Leisure, 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 applications shown below. |
| AP3 07/075 |
TM/07/03201/FL - 33 Godden Road, Snodland |
New side attached garage to replace existing prefabricated unit at 33 Godden Road, Snodland RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED |
| AP3 07/076 |
TM/07/00436/RD - Former Peters Pit and Peters Works Site, Hall Road, Wouldham |
Details of footpath, cycleway and bridleway strategy submitted pursuant to condition 26 of planning permission TM/05/00989/OAEA: Formation of development platforms and creation of new community including residential development, mixed-use village centre (including A1; A3 and B1 use), community facilities and primary school and associated highways works at former Peters Pit And Peters Works Site, Hall Road, Wouldham RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to the addition of Informatives 2. The applicant is advised that a separate planning permission will be required for the creation of a segregated footpath and cycleway from Burham Old Church, along Court Road, up to Bell Lane and MR454. 3. The applicant is advised that the Council considers that, without prejudice to any detailed proposal that may come forward, a segregated footpath and cycleway along Court Road is the preferred option for cyclists, rather than the provision of this facility within the carriageway. 4. The applicant is asked to enter into discussions with Kent County Council, the local Parish Councils and local residents to explore options for a scheme that would secure the closure of Scarborough Lane and Margetts Lane as public roads, whilst still maintaining an appropriate level of access for frontagers and others. [Speakers: Mrs A Rillie and Mrs J Tyson - members of the public; and Mr M Friend - agent] |
| AP3 07/077 |
(A) TM/07/02859/CA and (B) TM/07/02852/FL - Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, 28 Holborough Road, Snodland |
(A) Conservation Area Consent: Demolition of existing building (B) Demolition of existing building and erection of three houses and two maisonettes with parking at Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, 28 Holborough Road, Snodland RESOLVED: That Application (A) be REFUSED for the following reason: 1. The demolition of the building, located within a designated Conservation Area, would be premature in the absence of any approved proposal to replace it and would damage the character and appearance of the Area, which it is desired to preserve and enhance. (CR03) and application (B) be REFUSED for the following reasons: 1. The design, bulk, scale and height of the proposed development is considered to be out of keeping and would result in an overintensive form of development for this site within the Snodland Conservation Area. The proposed development will harm the visual amenity of the locality as well as neither preserving nor enhancing the character of the Conservation Area. As such the proposal is contrary to policies CP24 of the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Core Strategy 2007 and QL1 and QL6 of the Kent and Medway Structure Plan 2006, and Planning Policy Guidance Note No.15: Historic Environment. 2. The proposed garaging for the proposed development is considered to be inadequate, particularly in terms of the size of the garage spaces and the provision of garage doors immediately adjacent to the back edge of the public footpath. As such the proposal would be likely to result in hazardous highway conditions and would be contrary to policy TP19 of the Kent and Medway Structure Plan 2006. [Speakers: Mr S Wickwar - member of the public; and Mr S Ellis - agent] |
| AP3 07/078 |
TM/07/02245/FL - Land East of Common Road Water Tower at Blue Bell Hill |
Change of use of the land to storage and stationing of mobile home at land East of Common Road Water Tower at Blue Bell Hill, Aylesford RESOLVED: That 1. the application be REFUSED 2. the Enforcement Notices be issued as set out in the report of the Director of Planning, Transport and Leisure; and 3. In the event of the Enforcement Notice(s) 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. [Speaker: Mr A Cook - applicant] |
| AP3 07/079 |
TM/07/00289/FL - Brassey Community Centre, Station Road, Aylesford |
Erection of two new dwellings at Brassey Community Centre, Station Road, Aylesford RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED for a Members' site inspection [Speaker: Mr B Spencer - agent] |
| AP3 07/080 |
TM/07/00273/LB and TM/07/00274/FL - Rosalinds Cottage, 466 Station Road, Aylesford |
(A) Conversion of Rosalinds Cottage into two dwellings incorporating alterations (B) Listed Building Application: Conversion of Rosalinds Cottage into two dwellings incorporating alterations at Rosalinds Cottage, 466 Station Road, Aylesford RESOLVED: That applications (A) and (B) be DEFERRED to allow the applicant to consider the incorporation of flood mitigation measures into the proposed scheme. [Speaker: Mr B Spencer - agent] |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP3 07/081 |
List D |
The Director of Planning, Transport and Leisure submitted a list of applications determined since the date of the last meeting. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP3 07/082 |
Planning Appeal Decisions |
The Chief Solicitor submitted details of recently received planning appeal decisions. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP3 07/083 |
Forthcoming Planning Inquiries and Hearings |
The Chief Solicitor presented details of the arrangements made for forthcoming Planning Inquiries and Hearings. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP3 07/084 |
New Postal Addresses |
The Chief Solicitor submitted details of streets named under delegated powers. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| AP3 07/085 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
No items were considered in private. |