Venue: Council Chamber, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill
Contact: Democratic Services Email: committee.services@tmbc.gov.uk
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PART 1 - PUBLIC |
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Apologies for absence |
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Declarations of interest 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.
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To confirm as a correct record the Notes of the meeting of the Housing and Planning Scrutiny Select Committee held on 20 May 2025 |
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Kent Downs National Landscape - Outside Body Update Representatives from the Kent Downs National Landscape to provide a presentation with an update about the organisation. Additional documents: |
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Matters for Recommendation to the Cabinet |
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Proposal for Monthly Member Briefing Sessions on Pre-application Development Proposals This report sets out a proposal to establish regular, officer-chaired briefing sessions for Members, to provide early visibility of major development proposals progressing through the pre-application process. The aim is to enhance Member engagement, while maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of the planning process. Additional documents: |
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This report sets out the approach the Council should take in relation to obtaining heritage information and evidence to support the emerging Local Plan, including progressing work on Conservation Area statements and Appraisals. In doing so, the report also considers advice from the Heritage Strategy that was produced in 2024 to support the emerging Local Plan. Additional documents: |
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Development of a Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy This report sets out the proposal to develop a new standalone Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy for the Council and seeks endorsement of the approach that will be taken to achieve this. |
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Sports Facilities Evidence This report outlines the Council’s emerging approach to maintaining and enhancing sports facilities in the borough through the adoption of the Indoor Sports Facilities Strategy [Annex 1] and the Playing Pitches and Outdoor Sports Facilities Strategy [Annex 2]. Additional documents: |
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Planning Technical Consultation Responses This report provides Members with an update on technical consultations that have been published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). These relate to improving transparency and monitoring of building out of schemes and to proposed reforms to Planning committees including their size and which types of application can be considered by those committees. Additional documents: |
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Matters submitted for Information |
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Procedure on Amendments to Planning including Reserved Matters Applications - Update The procedure for making amendments was formally implemented following Cabinet approval on 7 January 2025. As part of this process, it was agreed that an update report would be brought to the Housing and Planning Scrutiny Select Committee after six months to provide an overview of progress and any emerging issues. |
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Offences under the Tree Preservation Legislation This report provides an overview of offences under tree preservation legislation, including the classification of such offences, distinguishing between summary offences and those triable either way and the potential penalties arising from non-compliance. Additionally, the report includes information on the Felling Licence regime administered by the Forestry Commission, as well as the role of Kent Police’s Wildlife Crime Unit in enforcing relevant legislation. Additional documents: |
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Work Programme 2025/26 The Work Programme setting out matters to be scrutinised during 2025/26 is attached for information. Members can suggest future items by liaising with the Chair of the Committee. |
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Any other items which the Chairman decides are urgent due to special circumstances and of which notice has been given to the Chief Executive |
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Matters for consideration in Private |
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Exclusion of Press and Public 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. |
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PART 2 - PRIVATE |
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Any other items which the Chairman decides are urgent due to special circumstances and of which notice has been given to the Chief Executive. |