| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP3 05/039 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of Area 3 Planning Committee held on 23 June 2005 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
| AP3 05/040 |
Declarations of interest. |
A declaration was made as set out under the relevant application listed below. |
| DECISIONS TAKEN UNDER DELEGATED POWERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 3 (OR 2), PART 3 OF THE CONSTITUTION | ||
| AP3 05/041 |
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 05/042 |
TM/05/01719/FL & TM/05/01720/LB - Weir Mill, Mill Street, East Malling |
(A) Erection of iron security gates for vehicular access with associated posts and side panels; and (B) Listed Building Application: Erection of iron security gates for vehicular access with associated posts and side panels at Weir Mill, Mill Street, East Malling RESOLVED: That the applications be APPROVED |
| AP3 05/043 |
TM/05/01996/TEPN56 - Land Fronting TA Centre, London Road, Ditton |
Prior Notification submission in respect of installation of one no. 9.7m high freestanding monopole with three antenna, Radio equipment housing and ancillary development at land fronting TA Centre, London Road, Ditton RESOLVED: That Prior Approval was not required [Speakers: Mrs Martin, Mr Henson (statement read) - members of the public; Mr Crossley - on behalf of applicant] |
| AP3 05/044 |
TM/05/01693/FL - 5 Premier Parade, Aylesford |
Retrospective application for alteration of shop front at 5 Premier Parade, Aylesford RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED |
| AP3 05/045 |
TM/05/01887/FL - No. 1 Area Traffic Headquarters, London Road, Aylesford |
Construction of additional single storey staff facilities at No 1 Area Traffic Headquarters, London Road, Aylesford RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED (Councillor Rowe declared a non-prejudicial interest in that the applicant was another relevant authority of which he was a member, as per Paragraph 10(2) of the Code of Conduct) |
| AP3 05/046 |
TM/05/01174/FL - Land between 95-101 New Road, Ditton |
Erection of 1 No. four bedroom detached house with detached garage at land between 95 - 101 New Road, Ditton RESOLVED: That the application be REFUSED: Subject to 1. the amendment of the recommendation to read: '6.1 Refuse Planning Permission as detailed by letters dated 27 July 2005, 18 July 2005, 20 June 2005, 13 April 2005 and 7 June 2005 and supporting statement received on 14 April 2005 by plans PO1A, P02A, PO3A, PO4A for the reason set out in the main report' and 2. the deletion of Informative 1. |
| AP3 05/047 |
TM/05/01899/FL - Land at Eden Farm, West of Ashton Way, West Malling |
Change of use of land to car park with access and associated earthworks at land at Eden Farm, west of Ashton Way, West Malling RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to 1. the amendment of the recommendation to read: 'Grant Planning Permission as set out in the main report, subject to the incorporation of an appropriate solution to the issue relating to alignment of the accessway through the bund, should this be technically feasible, acceptance delegated to DPT.'; and 2. the addition of condition 7. The gated access hereby approved shall be used only for maintenance of the deep bore soakaways and landscaped bund and at all other times shall be gated and locked. Reason: In the interests of highway safety. |
| AP3 05/048 |
TM/05/00959/FL - Cobdown House, 548 London Road, Ditton |
Erection of a two storey extension to Cobdown House and construction of two additional buildings all for use Classes B1(a) offices, B1(b) research and development, B1(c) light industry, together with associated parking at Cobdown House, 548 London Road, Ditton RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED: For a Members' site inspection. [Speaker: Mr Highton - Cobdown Sports and Social Club] |
| AP3 05/049 |
TM/05/01353/FL & TM/05/01355/RD - 2-4 Forstal Road, Aylesford |
(A) Variation of condition 2 of consent ref. TM/04/00743/FL (Change of use from retail electrical/tv shop to retail tea room/gift shop) to allow sale of heated food, variation of condition 3 to vary opening hours and variation of condition 4 to allow continued Sunday opening, and (B) Details submitted pursuant to condition 6 (tea garden details) and condition 8 (refuse storage) of consent reference TM/04/00743/FL at 2 - 4 Forstal Road, Aylesford RESOLVED: That application (A) be APPROVED subject to 1. the amendment of condition 4 to read: '4. The applicant shall give notice in writing to the Local Planning Authority of the date of the commencement of use of the tea garden. The use of the garden area in connection with the teashop hereby approved shall be limited to a period of one year from the date of commencement of use of the tea garden, and thereafter the use of the tea garden shall cease.' Reason: In order that the full impact of the use can be fully assessed in the interests of the amenity of adjoining residential properties; 2. The addition of condition 6. The use hereby permitted shall at all times be operated in accordance with the scheme for the storage and screening and collection of refuse approved under reference TM/05/01355/RD Reason: To facilitate the collection of refuse and in the interests of amenity; and 3. The addition of informative 2. The applicant is asked to investigate the scope for the installation of a screen or other similar method of protecting the privacy of neighbouring residents from users of the tea garden, particularly the views that patrons may have of the upper floor windows of the neighbouring property. The applicant is advised to discuss this matter with the Local Planning Authority to check that no further planning permission is required for the chosen solution. That application (B) be APPROVED [Speaker: Mr Roberts - member of the public] |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP3 05/050 |
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 05/051 |
Planning Appeal Decisions |
The Chief Solicitor presented details of recently received Planning Appeal decisions. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP3 05/052 |
Forthcoming Public Inquiries and Hearings |
The Chief Solicitor presented details of arrangements made for forthcoming Public Inquiries and Hearings. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP3 05/053 |
Alleged Unauthorised Development East Malling 197 - Corio Farm, 450 Wateringbury Road, East Malling |
The report of the Director of Planning and Transportation provided an update on investigations into alleged unauthorised uses. RESOLVED: That the information detailed in the report of the Director of Planning and Transportation be noted. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| AP3 05/054 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
No items were considered in private. |