Agenda and minutes

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Councillor M Davis declared an Other Significant Interest in applications TM/22/00101/FL and TM/22/00102/LB on the grounds that the applicant was a client at his legal firm.  He withdrew from the meeting as soon as this interest became apparent and took no part in the discussion and did not vote on the applications.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of Area 1 Planning Committee held on 23 June 2022

RESOLVED:  That the Minutes of the meeting of the Area 1 Planning Committee held on 23 June 2022 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Glossary of abbreviations used in reports to the Area Planning Committee (attached for information)

Any supplementary matters will be circulated via report in advance of the meeting and published to the website.

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, Housing and Environmental Health or in the variations indicated below.  Any supplementary reports were tabled at the meeting.

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. 

Demolition of existing gasholders and associated structures. Redevelopment of the site to provide 144 residential units and up to 567 sqm of flexible Class E/ancillary residential floorspace. The proposals include the delivery of landscaping and public realm, play space, access, car parking and other associated and ancillary works at Tonbridge PRS, Medway Wharf Road, Tonbridge

Demolition of existing gasholders and associated structures. Redevelopment of the site to provide 144 residential units and up to 567 sqm of flexible Class E/ancillary residential floorspace. The proposals include the delivery of landscaping and public realm, play space, access, car parking and other associated and ancillary works at

Tonbridge P R S, Medway Wharf Road, Tonbridge.  

RESOLVED:  That planning permission be GRANTED subject to

(1)           the applicant entering into a S106 agreement to make financial contributions and secure a late-stage review mechanism as set out in paragraph 5.137 of the report;

(2)           the details, conditions, reasons and informatives set out in the report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health; subject to the

(3)           Amendment to submitted details in the recommendation as follows:-

Management Plan  Construction  dated 07.10.2021, Landscaping  15772-VL_L02C  dated 20.08.2021, Location Plan  15772-100 A dated 20.08.2021, Letter  Covering  dated 31.08.2021, Energy Statement  dated 20.08.2021, Report  Arboricultural  dated 20.08.2021, Assessment  Daylight and sunlight  dated 20.08.2021, Other  Daylight and Sunlight Assessment Appendix A2 and A3  dated 20.08.2021, Design and Access Statement  Sect 1-7  dated 20.08.2021, Assessment  Odour A dated 20.08.2021, Noise Assessment    dated 20.08.2021, Statement  Heritage  dated 20.08.2021, Statement  Community Involvement  dated 20.08.2021, Sustainability Report  dated 20.08.2021, Flood Risk Assessment  and Drainage Strategy  dated 20.08.2021, Assessment  Detailed Quantative Risk Assessment for Controlled Waters  dated 20.08.2021, Arboricultural Assessment  TCP/4323/Y/100  dated 20.08.2021, Planning Layout  ARB/4323/Y/200  dated 20.08.2021, Tree Protection Plan  TPP/4323/Y/300  dated 20.08.2021, Proposed Plans  15772 - SK16  dated 05.05.2022, Other  TECHNICAL DESIGN NOTE  dated 05.05.2022, Existing Plans  15772 - SK14  dated 05.05.2022, Proposed Plans  15772 - SK15  dated 05.05.2022, Other  20176 - SK20220421.1  dated 05.05.2022, Other  20176-SK20220421.2  dated 05.05.2022, Site Layout  15772-102F  dated 13.10.2022, Proposed Floor Plans  15772-103E  dated 13.10.2022, Proposed Floor Plans  15772-104E  dated 13.10.2022, Proposed Floor Plans  15772-105E  dated 13.10.2022, Proposed Floor Plans  15772-106E  dated 13.10.2022, Proposed Floor Plans  15772-107C  dated 13.10.2022, Proposed Floor Plans  15772-108C  dated 13.10.2022, Proposed Floor Plans  15772-109C  dated 13.10.2022, Proposed Floor Plans  15772-110C  dated 13.10.2022, Proposed Elevations  15772-111D  dated 13.10.2022, Proposed Elevations  15772-112C  dated 13.10.2022, Proposed Elevations  15772-113C  dated 13.10.2022, Proposed Elevations  15772-114C  dated 13.10.2022, Proposed Elevations  15772-115C  dated 13.10.2022, Proposed Elevations  15772-116C  dated 13.10.2022, Landscaping  15772-VL_L01H  dated 31.08.2022, Other  15772 - TR008-B Swept Path Analysis Fire dated 31.08.2022, Sections  15772-117C  dated 10.06.2022, Sections  15772-118B Historic Society dated 10.06.2022, Other  Supplier Price Update  dated 05.01.2022, Assessment  FVA Aligned to Review  dated 05.01.2022, Report  Viability Response  dated 05.01.2022, Other  Design Intent Movable Planters dated 21.12.2021, Assessment  FVA Policy Compliant Emerging 25% AH  dated 30.11.2021, Other  Technical design note  dated 11.03.2022, Assessment  FVA Policy Compliant Current 40% AH  dated 30.11.2021, Assessment  FVA Reduced Contributions 0% AH  dated 30.11.2021, Other  Technical design note  dated 24.01.2022, Email  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH  dated 28.01.2022, Other  Technical note-odour  dated 24.01.2022, Statement  Fire 1C dated 26.08.2022, Report  viability  dated 27.08.2022, Remediation Strategy  verification plan  dated 27.07.2021, Ground Investigation Report    dated 16.07.2021, Statement  Planning  dated 01.08.2021, Transport Assessment    dated 22.07.2021, Travel Plan    dated 01.07.2021, Ecological Assessment    dated 01.08.2021, Existing Site Plan 15772-101A dated 23.7.21, Schedule  Updated -  ...  view the full minutes text for item AP1 22/30

(A) Retrospective application for the removal of 3 windows and replacement with 3 black aluminium double glazed windows and (B) Listed Building Application: Retrospective application for the removal of 3 windows and replacement with 3 Black aluminium double glazed windows at 1 Hadlow Castle, High Street, Hadlow

(1)         Retrospective application for the removal of 3 windows and replacement with 3 black aluminium double glazed windows at 1 Hadlow Castle, High Street, Hadlow.

A proposal to refuse retrospective planning permission on the grounds that the material, design and colour of the replacement windows was inappropriate and detrimental to the Grade II* Listed Building was lost following a formal vote. 

RESOLVED:  That planning permission be GRANTED in accordance with the submitted details, conditions, reasons and informatives set out in the report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health.

(2)             Listed Building Application: Retrospective application for the removal of 3 windows and replacement with 3 Black aluminium double glazed windows at 1 Hadlow Castle, High Street, Hadlow.

RESOLVED:   That Listed Building Consent be GRANTED in accordance with the submitted details, conditions, reasons and informatives set out in the report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health.

[Speakers: Mr Owen Baldock and Mr Martin Ingham (Members of the Public) and Mr Chris Williams (applicant)]

The Chairman to move that the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting during consideration of any items the publication of which would disclose exempt information.

There were no items considered in private.