Agenda

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.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of Area 2 Planning Committee held on 19 February 2025.

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.

Cross boundary application:

Proposals within the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council area:

Erection of a hotel with spa and conference facilities, and visitor accommodation lodges, associated parking and landscaping located to the west of Ash Lane. An underpass under Ash Lane connecting the main golf club site with the eastern parcel. A sports pavilion (comprising a restaurant, gym and studios), racket courts and a swimming lake; visitor accommodation lodges and a new relocated driving range and Elite Performance Centre located to the east of Ash Lane along with associated parking and landscaping. Change of use of Grade II* listed South Ash Manor and adjacent stables block from office use to visitor accommodation. Refurbishment of Grade II* listed South Ash Manor including internal and external alterations and demolition of conservatory.

Proposals within the Sevenoaks District Council area:

Erection of visitor accommodation lodges and landscaping located to the west of Ash Lane. Demolition of the existing building within the southern parcel and redevelopment of land into a sports turf academy with associated surfaces and an artificial pitch. New equestrian facilities including an arena and replacement stables. Change of use of Grade II* listed South Ash Manor and adjacent stables block from office use to visitor accommodation. Refurbishment of Grade II* listed South Ash Manor including internal and external alterations and demolition of conservatory.

S73 Application for variation of conditions 3 and 4 submitted pursuant to Appeal ref APP/H2265/C/21/3280661 to allow for the siting of an additional 2 static caravans and 2 utility rooms within existing pitches.

Removal of soil bund and erection of 1x 3 bedroom detached dwelling with associated parking and landscaping.

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

Any other items which the Chairman decides are urgent due to special circumstances and of which notice has been given to the Chief Executive.

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.

Any other items which the Chairman decides are urgent due to special circumstances and of which notice has been given to the Chief Executive.