| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AP3 09/020 |
Declarations of interest. |
Councillor Balcombe declared a personal and prejudicial interest in application TM/08/02450/FL on the grounds that he knew the applicant and he withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item. Councillor Mrs Simpson declared a personal and prejudicial interest in application TM/08/03256/CR4D in that she was the Chairman of the Board of Governors at St James County Primary and Nursery School, East Malling and she withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item. Councillor Mrs Woodger declared a personal and prejudicial interest in application TM/08/03256/CR4D in that she was a member of the Planning Committee of East Malling and Larkfield Parish Council and had been present at the meeting where this application had been considered by the Parish Council. She withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item. |
| AP3 09/021 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of Area 3 Planning Committee held on 5 March 2009 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 09/022 |
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 09/023 |
TM/08/03519/FL - Land North of 62 Pear Tree Avenue, Ditton |
Four new lock-up garages at the end of an existing rank at land North of 62 Pear Tree Avenue, Ditton RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED for a full site survey. [Speakers: Mr D Nunn and Mr Dixon - members of the public] |
| AP3 09/024 |
TM/08/03646/FL - The Spotted Cow, 742 London Road, Larkfield |
Demolition of existing building and construction of 2 no. 1-bed flats, 10 no. 2-bed flats and commercial space on the ground floor at The Spotted Cow, 742 London Road, Larkfield. RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to the deletion of condition 9 and its replacement with 9. The development shall not be occupied until the refuse storage and collection point has been provided and shall be retained at all times thereafter. Refuse bins and recycling receptacles shall only be left at the collection point on the day of collection only and at no other time. Reason: To facilitate the collection of refuse and preserve visual amenity. In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 8.5 Councillor Mrs Oakley requested that it be recorded that she had abstained from voting on the above application. [Speakers: Mr S Downs - Agent] |
| AP3 09/025 |
TM/09/00210/FL - 90 High Street, Snodland |
Conversion of shop and living accommodation into 1 x 2-bed and 3 x 1-bed flats, rear dormer windows and alterations to rear extension (resubmission of TM08/01909/FL) at 90 High Street, Snodland RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED subject to the applicant being requested to remove one of the velux windows and to consider the opening arrangements for the velux and dormer windows in the rear elevation. [Speakers: Mr G Morton and Mrs S Bennett - members of the public; and Mr D Payne - applicant] |
| AP3 09/026 |
TM/08/02450/FL - Corio Farm, 450 Wateringbury Road, East Malling |
Proposed backfilling of rear section of pond and repair of pond by laying clay at Corio Farm, 450 Wateringbury Road, East Malling RESOLVED: That the application be APPROVED |
| AP3 09/027 |
Appointment of Chairman |
In the absence of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman and following the declaration of a personal and prejudicial interest by the Second Vice-Chairman, Councillor Mrs Simpson, nominations were sought in accordance with Council Procedure Rule Nos 14.2.6 and 14.2.7 for the appointment of a Chairman to preside at the meeting during consideration of planning application TM/08/03256/CR4D. RESOLVED: That Councillor Homewood be appointed to preside at the meeting during consideration of planning application TM/08/03256/CR4D. |
| AP3 09/028 |
TM/08/03256/CR4D - Former Mill Stream School, Mill Street, East Malling |
Proposed redevelopment of the former Mill Stream Junior School to provide 23 new residential dwellings comprising a mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bed units together with associated garaging and parking at former Mill Stream School, Mill Street, East Malling RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED for a Member site inspection. [Speaker: Mr A Bush - member of the public] |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP3 09/029 |
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 09/030 |
Planning Appeal Decisions |
The Central Services Director submitted details of recently received planning appeal decisions. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AP3 09/031 |
Forthcoming Planning Inquiries and Hearings |
The Central Services Director presented details of the arrangements for forthcoming Planning Inquiries and Hearings. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| AP3 09/032 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
The Chairman moved, it was seconded and RESOLVED: That as public discussion would disclose exempt information the following matter be considered in private. |
| PART 2 - PRIVATE | ||
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AP3 09/033 |
The Spotted Cow, 742 London Road, Larkfield (Reason: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Para 5 - Legal Advice) |
The report of the Chief Solicitor provided advice on parking provision with regard to the Planning Inspector's decision on a previous application and reported on the cost implications of a refusal (Minute AP3 09/024 refers). RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |