Agenda item

Variation of conditions 6 and 7 of planning permission TM/13/02727/FL to allow the cafe to be open between the hours of 07:30 to 20:00 Monday-Saturday, to allow for the use of outside space by customers between the hours of 07:30 to 20:00 Monday-Saturday between the months of May- September; (inclusive), and to allow for the use of the premises for private functions all year round (up to a maximum of 5 events per month) on Tuesday-Saturday up until 23:30 hours at Cafe 1809, 152 -154 Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough.

[It was noted that Kent Highway Services had advised that a ‘Parking Beat’ survey could be undertaken to assess the levels of parking stress in the locality, both during a typical non-private function event and a permitted private function event, and this was acknowledged as a useful tool in providing an accurate assessment of the levels of public parking availability in the locality during a typical evening and private function events.]

RESOLVED:  That temporary planning permission of 12 months 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, subject to:

(1)             Amended Conditions:

2.  With the exception of pre-booked events and functions, the premises shall be operated fully in accordance with plan number 13/1779/100 C and Supporting Statement prepared by MKA Architects received on 08 November 2013 approved under planning reference TM/13/02727/FL unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:  In the interests of residential amenity and highway safety

5.  With the exception of pre-booked events and functions, no activities in connection with the business shall be carried on outside the hours of 0730 to 2000 Monday to Saturday and 1000 to 1600 on Sunday unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:  In the interests of residential amenity

12.  No waste shall be emptied from the premises into external bins outside the hours of 0800 and 1800 on any day.

Reason:  To protect the aural environment of nearby dwellings and in the interests of residential amenity.

17.  The applicant shall notify the Local Planning Authority in writing 5 calendar days prior to all pre-booked events taking place as to the nature, type, date and duration of any pre-booked private function event, unless otherwise agreed by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:  To allow the monitoring of pre-booked events and functions in order to safeguard the amenities of neighbouring occupiers.

(2)             Amended Informative:

2.  When taking bookings for private function events, the applicant is asked to provide parking information to booking customers specifying that no dedicated parking is available at the premises, and setting out local parking facilities nearby, including the public car parks located in Riding Lane – this should accord with the Travel Plan details to be approved under Condition 9.

(3)             Additional Informative:

3.  The applicant is strongly encouraged to explore alternative options for car parking for staff and customers within the locality during the 12 month trial period hereby permitted.

[Speakers:  Hildenborough Parish Council – Mrs Margaret Coles; Mrs Emma Keenan, Mr Andrew  Page, Kelly Wheble (written statement read out by Mr Andrew Page), Mrs Sylvia Beevis and Mr Cox – members of the public; and Mr Tom Ogden- agent]