| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP2 09/001 |
Declarations of interest. |
Councillor Mrs English declared a personal and prejudical interest in application TM/08/02067/FL on the grounds that she knew the applicant. She withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item. The Chairman, Councillor Rogers, declared a prejudicial interest in application 08/00612/UNAWKS on the grounds he had provided evidence at a recent appeal hearing. He withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item and the Vice-Chairman, Councillor Robins, chaired the rest of the meeting. |
| AP2 09/002 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the Area 2 Planning Committee held on 10 December 2008 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 09/003 |
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 application shown below. |
| AP2 09/004 |
TM/08/02102/FL - Allens Farm, Allens Lane, Plaxtol |
Proposed erection of new multi-purpose agricultural barn, conversion of existing stone barn into a single dwelling (farm house) and conversion of existing storage barn into a B1 office unit at Allens Farm, Allens Lane, Plaxtol. RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED for Officers to report on scope for use of conditions or legal agreements to safeguard long term agricultural activity on the farm by linking the occupation of the new dwelling to the holding. |
| AP2 09/005 |
TM/08/02067/FL - 31 Old Road, Wateringbury |
Part two storey and first floor extension to rear and side of existing dwelling at 31 Old Road, Wateringbury. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to the following: (1) Addition of Condition: 6. No development shall take place until details of joinery 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. [Speakers: Mrs Pryer, member of the public] |
| AP2 09/006 |
TM/08/01699/FL - 40 King Street, West Malling |
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 3 no. residential dwellings with parking and associated landscaping at 40 King Street, West Malling. RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED for Officers to advise as to whether the application accords with Policy CP21 in light of the level of local service provided and the security of tenure of the current occupier. [Speakers: Mr A Warrener and Mr P Reckless, members of the public and Mr M Blythin, agent] |
| AP2 09/007 |
(A) TM/08/02749/FL & (B) TM/08/02750/CA - Little Mount, The Street, Plaxtol |
(A) Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two detached dwellings (resubmission of TM/07/03561/FL)at Little Mount, The Street, Plaxtol. (B) Conservation Area Consent: Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of two detached dwellings (resubmission of TM/07/03562/CA)at Little Mount, The Street, Plaxtol. RESOLVED: That for application A) the Planning Inspectorate be informed that the Council would have GRANTED PLANNING PERMISSION subject to the following: (1) Addition of Condition: 14. The layout of the hereby approved development in relation to distances to neighbouring boundaries shall be set out in accordance with plan numbers 101 RevB and 103 RevB. Reason: In the interests of amenity. and (B) the Planning Inspectorate be informed that the Council would have GRANTED CONSERVATION AREA CONSENT |
| AP2 09/008 |
08/00612/UNAWKS - The Hop Farm Country Park, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood |
Alleged Unauthorised Development at The Hop Farm Country Park, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood. RESOLVED: That (1) Enforcement Notices BE ISSUED in respect of the following matters with the detailed wording being agreed between the Director of Planning, Transportation and Leisure in consultation with the Chief Solicitor (and subject to the Chief Solicitor being satisfied as to the evidence in respect of each breach). Breach of Planning Control Alleged and Reason for Issuing Notice: A. Erection of Blue marquee/tent and adjoining white tent: Inappropriate development in the MGB having an adverse appearance in the countryside. (This action being brought forward if a valid planning application is not submitted by 31.01.2009); B. Erection of Red big top/tent: Inappropriate development within the MGB having an adverse appearance in the countryside; C. Erection of White marquee/tent: Inappropriate development within the MGB having an adverse appearance in the countryside; D. Creation of hardstanding to the west of the oast buildings: Impact on setting of Listed Buildings and surface water drainage. Inappropriate development in the MGB having an adverse appearance in the countryside; E. Enclosure under deck of Bell 3: Detrimental impact on the special architectural and historic interest of the Listed Building; F. Non-compliance with condition (iv) of planning permission TM/91/0085 relating to the use of the caravan site: Planning permission is required; G. Permanent residential occupation of existing caravans on site: Inappropriate development within the MGB; H. Erection of Fencing around the site: Visual impact and to be assessed on a location by location basis. Inappropriate development in the MGB having an adverse appearance in the countryside; I. Enclosure under deck of Bell 4: Planning Permission required. Detrimental impact on special architectural, historic interest and setting of Listed Buildings; J. Hardstanding/concrete adjoining Bell 4: Detrimental impact on the special architectural, historic interest and setting of Listed Buildings; K. Children's rides: Planning permission is required. Detrimental impact on setting of Listed Buildings; L. Stable buildings to the rear of Bell 4: Detrimental impact on special architectural, historic interest and setting of Listed Buildings; M. Climbing frame to the front of Bell 3: Detrimental impact on special architectural, historic interest and setting of Listed Buildings; N. Siting of storage containers including lorry bodies: Inappropriate development within the MGB having an adverse appearance in the countryside. (2) Listed Building Enforcement Notices BE ISSUED in respect of the following matters with the detailed wording being agreed between the Director of Planning, Transportation and Leisure in consultation with the Chief Solicitor (and subject to the Chief Solicitor being satisfied as to the evidence in respect of each breach). Breach of Planning Control Alleged and Reason for Issuing Notice: A.Installation of lift and works to Bell 4: Detrimental impact on special architectural, historic interest of the Listed Building; B. Installation of lift and works to Bell 3: Detrimental impact on special architectural, historic interest of the Listed Building; C. Enclosure under deck of Bell 3: Detrimental impact on special architectural, historic interest and setting of the Listed Building; D. Hardstanding/concrete adjoining Bell 4: Detrimental impact on special architectural, historic interest and setting of the Listed Building; E. Stable buildings to rear of Bell 4: Detrimental impact on special architectural, historic interest and setting of the Listed Building; and F. Climbing frame to the front of Bell 3: Detrimental impact on special architectural, historic interest of the Listed Building. (3) Prosecutions BE TAKEN by the Chief Solicitor against the unauthorised advertisements displayed on various lorry bodies around the site. |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP2 09/009 |
List D |
The Director of Planning, Transport and Leisure submitted a list of applications determined since the date of the previous meeting. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP2 09/010 |
Forthcoming Planning Inquiries and Hearings |
The Chief Solicitor presented details of the arrangements for forthcoming Public Inquiries and Hearings. The Chief Solicitor confirmed that the date for the Waeringbury Place inquiry was 4 and 5 February and not the 10 February as reported. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| AP2 09/011 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
The Chairman moved, it was seconded and RESOLVED: That as public discussion would discloce exempt information the following matter would be considered in private. |
| PART 2 - PRIVATE | ||
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP2 09/012 |
Little Mount, The Street, Plaxtol (Reason: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Para 5 - Legal Advice) |
The report of the Chief Solicitor provided legal advice. Members noted the legal advice provided. |