| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP2 08/046 |
Declarations of interest. |
Councillor Mrs Kemp declared a personal and prejudicial interest in application number TM/07/04463/FL in that she was a close neighbour to the site. She withdrew from the meeting during the discussion of this item. |
| AP2 08/047 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of the Area 2 Planning Committee held on 26 March 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 08/048 |
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 08/049 |
TM/07/04463/FL - Walnut Tree Farm, Addington Lane, Trottiscliffe |
Conversion and extension of outbuilding to create a small detached dwelling, one and a half storey high with parking and turning facilities at Walnut Tree Farm, Addington Lane, Trottiscliffe. RESOLVED: That the application be REFUSED on the following grounds: - (1) The proposed development by reason of its size, siting and scale will be visually prominent and thereby detrimental to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and will harm the landscape character of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The proposal is thereby contrary to PPG15, PPS7, Policies QL6 and EN4 of the Kent and Medway Structure Plan 2006, Policy CP24 of the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Core Strategy 2007 and saved Policy P6/15 of the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Local Plan 1998. [Speakers: Mr P Laite, Trottiscliffe Parish Council; Mr R Mott, member of the public and Mr T Venis, applicant] |
| AP2 08/050 |
TM/08/00046/FL - Land Adjacent The Applehouse, Aldon Farmyard, Aldon Lane, Offham |
Retention of existing building with external and internal alterations with subsequent conversion to use as staff rest room and facilities for agricultural workers at land adjacent to the Applehouse, Aldon Farmyard, Aldon Lane, Offham. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to:- (1) Amendment of Condition 1: 3. Within 4 months of this decision, all internal and external changes detailed in the application documents (as amended by e-mail received 24.4.08) hereby approved shall be carried out in their entirety. Reason: To accord with the terms of the application in making the building of an agricultural appearance and rendering it appropriate in style and layout to its approved function, in order for it to be appropriate development in the Green Belt and in the interests of ensuring that it preserves or enhances the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. |
| AP2 08/051 |
TM/08/00467/FL - The Paddock, Basted Lane, Crouch |
Change of use of building from residential annexe to residential dwelling (C3)at The Paddock, Basted Lane, Crouch. RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED for a Members' site inspection and to obtain additional information with regard to Kent County Council Highways advice in the light of the refusal of TM/96/01793/FL. [Speakers: Ms P Derby, Platt Parish Council, Mr J Absalom, Mrs J Knowles and Mrs E Frost -members of the public and Mr M Blythin, agent] |
| AP2 08/052 |
TM/07/00294/FL - 31 Town Hill, West Malling |
Extension to existing building to provide office and training accommodation at 31 Town Hill, West Malling. RESOLVED: That the application be REFUSED on the following grounds: - (1)The proposed development will result in inadequate on-site parking provision in an area already deficient in car parking and in which there is high demand for parking. This lack of on-site parking cannot adequately be overcome by the adoption of a Travel Plan. The proposal will therefore harm traffic safety due to the risk of indiscriminate parking in the vicinity (especially Neville Court) and an increase in highway congestion and inconvenience due to additional pressure on the limited car parking in the vicinity of the site. The development is contrary to Policies T19 and QL1 of the Kent and Medway Structure Plan 2006 and Policy CP24 of the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Core Strategy 2007. [Speakers: Mr D Kemp, Mr M Echlin and Mr J Ranger - members of the public and Mr J Hoffham, applicant] |
| AP2 08/053 |
TM/07/03529/FL - Chalk Lodge, Gravesend Road, Wrotham |
Two areas of decking to rear of dwelling at Chalk Lodge, Gravesend Road, Wrotham. RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED for a Members' site inspection. [Speakers: Mr I Brown, member of the public and Mr J Collins, agent] |
| AP2 08/054 |
TM/08/01045/RD - Puttenden Manor, Puttenden Road, Shipbourne |
Details of acoustic fencing pursuant to condition 3 of planning permission TM/07/03880/FL: Use (part retrospective) of land and buildings for the training of horses, and the construction of an alternative means of access from Puttenden Road, and the erection of 3 x timber stables and feed store for keeping horses ancillary to the domestic use of Puttenden Manor at Puttenden Manor, Puttenden Road, Shipbourne. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to the receipt of satisfactory details of the replacement gates and no adverse representations following consultation thereon, approval of details of the location and design of the acoustic fencing and the design of replacement gates in lieu of acoustic gates be delegated to the Director of Planning, Transport and Leisure. |
| AP2 08/055 |
TM/07/03298/OA - Land Rear Of 19-29 Station Road, Borough Green |
Outline Application for the construction of 1 no. 2-bedroom and 1 no. 3-bedroom dwellings with communal amenity/garden space and 4 no. parking spaces at land rear Of 19-29 Station Road, Borough Green. RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED to allow: - (1)Clarification to be sought on the land ownership certificate submitted with the application. (2) Additional background information on the planning permission TM/03/01566/FL for land rear of 89 Station Road to be sought. (3) A further report to Committee (to address issues raised by speakers and members)to be made. [Speakers: Mr R Green, Mr McDonald, Mr Waghorn and Ms K Fletcher - members of the public] |
| AP2 08/056 |
TM/08/00105/FL - Brook Farm Buildings, Church Lane, East Peckham |
Alterations to the building to create first floor, external alterations to the building and change of use to offices (Class B1) with associated car parking at Brook Farm Buildings, Church Lane, East Peckham. RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED for a Members' site inspection. To be arranged in the morning at a time when school traffic can be viewed. [Speakers: Mr P Lawrence, Mrs Turner, Mr B Lloyd and Mr A Sales - members of the public and Mr D Bristow, agent] |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP2 08/057 |
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 08/058 |
Planning Appeal Decisions |
The Chief Solicitor submitted details of recently received planning appeal decisions. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| AP2 08/059 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
There were no items considered in private. |