Agenda

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

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Alteration, extension and change of use of the existing building to a mixed use to comprise 34 no. apartments, with associated parking and refurbishment of existing gym (Revision of TM/19/00287/FL).

Demolition of existing stables and erection of a detached dwelling (Self-build/custom build).

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of eight residential dwellings together with access, parking, drainage, landscaping, and associated works.

Outline planning application with all matters reserved (except for access, which is to include the Sustainable Movement Corridor from New Road East Malling to Kiln Barn Road) for development of land to west of Hermitage Lane and East of Kiln Barn Road comprised of: a residential-led development of up to 1,300 dwellings including affordable housing; a new village centre including a primary school; ancillary commercial, community and employment floorspace; strategic open space, parkland, child play provision and sustainable drainage infrastructure; new access points and associated transport infrastructure, including demolition of existing vacant buildings. Application supported by an Environmental Statement.

·       Annex 1 – Main report and map considered by both Area 3 and Area 2 Planning Committees on 9 March 2026

·       Annex 1.1 – Supplementary report considered by both Area 3 and Area 2 Planning Committees on 9 March 2026

·       Annex 2 – Minutes of Area 3 Planning Committee of 9 March 2026

·       Annex 3 – Minutes of Area 2 Planning Committee of 9 March 2026

Erection of a part 2/part 3 storey building to provide Class C3 Retirement Home to create 50x residential units with associated communal facilities, parking, landscaping, access and associated works.

Erection of 66 new homes (including affordable homes), together with associated open space, landscaping, access and parking.

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.

(Reason:  LGA 1972 – Sch 12A Paragraph 5 – Information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings).

This report provides legal advice on the consequences of taking decisions against the advice of officers.

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