| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP3 06/001 |
Declarations of interest. |
There were no declarations of interest made. |
| AP3 06/002 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of Area 3 Planning Committee held on 17 November 2005 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
| DECISIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE | ||
| AP3 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 to 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 applications. Speakers are listed under the relevant planning applications shown below. |
| AP3 06/004 |
TM/05/04109/ORM - Units 1 to 6 South Aylesford Retail Park, Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Aylesford |
Minor amendment of planning permission TM/04/00091/FL. Refurbishment of existing buildings, including external alterations. Involving enlargement of entrance feature to Currys at Units 1 to 6 South Aylesford Retail Park, Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Aylesford. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to (1) the amendment of Informative 1 to read: 1. The applicant is strongly advised that measures need to be taken to reduce noise emissions from the air-conditioning plant associated with these premises. You are advised to undertake appropriate measures as part of the impending refurbishment works. If the refurbishment works to this unit are not going to take place in the near future, more immediate action may be necessary to deal with the issue of air-conditioning plant noise. Any additional structure may require a further planning permission. Advice on this matter may be obtained from the Area Planning Team (contact Aaron Hill 01732 876234). Advice on technical aspects of any noise insulation works may be obtained from the Director of Health & Housing (contact Peter Thomason 01732 876178); and (2) the addition of informative 2. You are asked, in the interests of the amenities of nearby residential properties, to avoid carrying out refurbishment or other building activities at unsocial hours. You are invited to consider applying for Prior Consent under the construction noise provisions of the Control of Pollution Act 1974. For further details on this, please contact Peter Thomason, Senior Environmental Health Office, on 01732 876178. |
| AP3 06/005 |
TM/05/03320/DR3 - Land East of A228 and North of Leybourne Way, Larkfield |
Retrospective application for retention of mobile catering unit used in connection with Leybourne Lakes Country Park at land East of A228 and North of Leybourne Way, Larkfield. RESOLVED: That the application under Section 73A be APPROVED subject to the addition of Informatives 1. The applicant is asked to consider the provision of a more permanent solution for catering in the Country Park. 2. The applicant is asked, in conjunction with the operator of the facility, to instigate measures to ensure that litter arising from the use of the facility is removed from the site at the end of each trading day. 3. In the interests of limiting the visual impact of the facility on the amenities of the country park, the applicant is asked to limit the number of different locations within the application site where the facility may be sited. |
| AP3 06/006 |
TM/05/03322/RD - Former Council Depot, 77, 83, 91 and Mcnaughtons Yard, Mill Street, East Malling |
Revised landscaping details by millpond submitted pursuant to condition 4 & 23 of planning permission TM/01/03099/FL: Residential development comprising 63 new build and 2 refurbished dwellings and associated external works, access, landscaping, parking, garaging and traffic management proposals at Former Council Depot, 77, 83 & 91 and McNaughtons Yard, Mill Street, East Malling. RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED for a Members' site inspection. [Speaker: Mr J Williams on behalf on East Malling Conservation Group] |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP3 06/007 |
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. |
| AP3 06/008 |
Land Adjacent to London Road, South Aylesford Retail Park, Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Aylesford |
The Director of Planning and Transportation reported on the current status of the approved tree works and landscape planting at land adjacent to London Road, Aylesford. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP3 06/009 |
Planning Appeal Decisions |
The Chief Solicitor submitted details of recently received planning appeal decisions. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP3 06/010 |
Forthcoming Public Inquiries and Hearings |
The Chief Solicitor presented details of arrangements made for forthcoming Public Inquiries and Hearings. RSOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| AP3 06/011 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
No matters were considered in private. |