Agenda and minutes

Members are reminded of their obligation under the Council’s Code of Conduct to disclose any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests and Other Significant Interests in any matter(s) to be considered or being considered at the meeting. These are explained in the Code of Conduct on the Council’s website at Code of conduct for members – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council (tmbc.gov.uk).

Members in any doubt about such declarations are advised to contact Legal or Democratic Services in advance of the meeting.

There were no declarations of interest made in accordance with the Code of Conduct.  However, for reasons of transparency Councillor T Dean advised of a potential conflict of interest in application TM/23/01006/FL (The Scared Crow, 79 Offham Road, West Malling) on the grounds that she lived 150 yards away from the site and decided that she would abstain from determining the matter.  She remained in the meeting to hear the debate but did not participate in the discussion or vote on the application.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of Area 2 Planning Committee held on 1 November 2023

RESOLVED:  That the Minutes of the meeting of the Area 2 Planning Committee held on 1 November 2023 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 single storey double garage and erection of new detached 2 storey dwelling with rooms in roof and associated external works.

Demolition of existing single storey double garage and erection of new detached 2 storey dwelling with rooms in roof and associated external works.

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.

[Speakers: Councillor Mike Brewin (on behalf of Plaxtol Parish Council), Mr Marius Carboni, Mr Adam Stocker, Ms Angela Stocker, Mr Jonathon Tanner and Ms Christie Verrechia (members of the public) and Mr Rob Colley (on behalf of the applicant)]

Change of use of existing pub to form 2 x 3 bed dwellings including erection of a first floor South West rear extension, two storey South East rear extension and associated alterations.

Change of use of existing pub to form 2 x 3 bed dwellings including erection of a first floor South West rear extension, two storey South East rear extension and associated alterations.

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 Environment Health, subject to:

(1)        Amended Condition 3:

No above ground development, excluding demolition works, shall take place until details and samples of materials to be used externally have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. Notwithstanding the details shown on the proposed block plan, this shall include boundary enclosures. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:  To ensure that the development does not harm the character and appearance of the existing building or the visual amenity of the locality.

(2)        Additional Informative 6:

Members strongly encourage the applicant to retain the painted mural/sign to the front of the building as reference to the history of the building.

[Speaker: Ms Jessica Hampson (on behalf of the applicant)]

Outline Application: Development of up to 65 dwellings (all matters reserved other than access).

The Committee were advised that this item had been WITHDRAWN from the agenda.

To receive and note any update in respect of planning appeals, public inquiries and hearings held since the last meeting of the Planning Committee.

There were no updates in respect of planning appeals, public enquiries and hearings held since the last meeting of the Planning Committee.

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.