Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 19 August 2015, copy attached.

It was proposed by the Chairman, seconded by the Vice Chairman and AGREED that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 19 August 2015 be approved and signed by the Chairman.

PROPOSAL: Erection of side and rear single storey extension

It was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by the Vice Chairman:

“THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

‘That the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1  The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

GROUND:

In accordance with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Purchase Act 2004).

2  The external materials and external finishes to be used in the extension hereby approved shall be of the same colour, finish and texture as those on the existing property.

GROUND:

In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

3  The proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application as amended by the revised drawing numbered 602/2B and dated 26 June 2015.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.’”

After debate, the motion was put to the vote, the motion was declared CARRIED.

PROPOSAL: Erection of a single storey dwelling

Speaking under Council Procedure rule 24.1 was Councillor Collins.

Speaking under Council Procedure rule 24.1 was Councillor Smith.

It was proposed by the Chairman, seconded by the Vice Chairman:

“THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

‘That the application be REFUSED for the following reason:

1  The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its siting within the rear garden of the existing dwelling, neither respects nor enhances the character of the surrounding area, being out of keeping with the prevailing character and established pattern of street frontage development in Cherry Tree Gardens, and the surrounding area and as such is detrimental to the character and appearance of the area, contrary to Thanet Local Plan Policy D1 and paragraphs 58 & 64 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

2  The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its layout would result in poor outlook for the potential future occupiers resulting from severe lack of outlook which would fail to provide a good standard of amenity for future occupiers, contrary to Thanet Local Plan Policy D1 and paragraph 17 of the National Planning Policy Framework.’”

After debate, the motion was put to the vote and was declared CARRIED.

PROPOSAL: Change of use from airport use to general industrial use together with four storey extension and insertion of windows

Speaking under Council Procedure rule 24.1 was Councillor Collins.

Speaking under Council Procedure rule 24.1 was Councillor Crow-Brown.

Speaking under Council Procedure rule 24.1 was Councillor K. Gregory.

Speaking under Council Procedure rule 24.1 was Councillor Rogers.

Speaking under Council Procedure rule 24.1 was Councillor Smith.

Speaking under Council Procedure rule 24.1 was Councillor Taylor-Smith.

It was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by the Vice Chairman:

“’THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

‘that Members defer and delegate to Officers for approval subject to receipt of satisfactory specialist advice which confirms that the proposed extension to the building will not prejudice any potential future operation of an airport and the following safeguarding conditions:

In accordance with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Purchase Act 2004).

To secure the proper development of the area.

3.  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, shall secure the implementation of a watching brief to be undertaken by an archaeologist approved by the Local Planning Authority so that the excavation is observed and items of interest and finds are recorded. The watching brief shall be in accordance with a written programme and specification, which has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

To ensure that features of archaeological interest are properly examined and recorded in accordance with Policy HE11 of the Thanet Local Plan.

4.  In the event that contamination is found that was not previously identified at any time when carrying out the approved development, it shall be reported in writing immediately to the Local Planning Authority. An investigation and risk assessment shall be undertaken at that time in accordance with a site characterisation report that shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, including remediation measures to render harmless the identified contamination given the end use of the site and the surrounding environment, including controlled waters. The remediation measures shall be implemented as approved and completed prior to the recommencement of works. Prior to the occupation of the approved development and following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation  ...  view the full minutes text for item 70.

PROPOSAL: Change of use from public house to tattoo parlour

Speaking under Council Procedure rule 24.1 was Councillor Tomlinson.

It was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Councillor Jaye-Jones:

“THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

‘That the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

 1  The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

GROUND:

In accordance with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Purchase Act 2004).

 2  The use of the premises hereby approved shall not be used other than between the hours of 1000 and 2300 Monday to Saturday in any week and between the hours of 1000 and 1800 on any Sunday or Bank Holiday.

GROUND:

To safeguard the residential amenities currently enjoyed by the occupiers of nearby residential properties in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

   INFORMATIVE 1

  The applicant is advised to consult with Thanet District Council Licensing Team and Health and Safety Team for matters such as registration/licensing documents and needle/waste disposal. Please contact Environmental Health, Thanet District Council, PO Box 9, Cecil Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1XZ (Telephone 01843 577580) or email environmental.health@thanet.gov.uk.’”

Following debate, the motion was put to the vote and was declared CARRIED.

PROPOSAL: Change of use from retail to restaurant/cafe use

It was proposed by the Chairman, seconded by the Vice Chairman and RESOLVED:

“THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

‘That the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1  The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

GROUND:

In accordance with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Purchase Act 2004).’”

PROPOSAL: Outline application for the erection of a block of 56no. extra care units, 56no. dwellings and community use building with retail unit, following demolition of existing buildings and structures, including access

Speaking in favour of the application was Dr. McCarthy.

Speaking under Council Procedure rule 24.1 was Councillor Rogers.

Speaking under Council Procedure rule 24.1 was Councillor Taylor-Smith.

Speaking under Council Procedure rule 24.1 was Councillor Smith.

It was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Councillor Tomlinson:

“THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

‘That the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1  Approval of the details of the layout, scale and appearance of any buildings to be erected, and the landscaping of the site, (hereinafter called 'the reserved matters') shall be obtained from the Local Planning Authority in writing before any development is commenced.

GROUND:

As no such details have been submitted. 

2  Plans and particulars of the reserved matters referred to in Condition 1 above, shall be submitted in writing to the Local Planning Authority and shall be carried out as approved.

GROUND:

In accordance with Section 92(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

3  Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Local Planning Authority before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission.

GROUND:

In accordance with Section 92(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

4  The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 2 years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved.

GROUND:

In accordance with Section 92(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

5  Details to be submitted pursuant to condition 1 above shall include a detailed sustainable surface water drainage scheme. The detailed drainage scheme shall be based on the preliminary strategy prepared by Idom Merebrook consultants and shall demonstrate that both the rate and volume of run-off leaving the site post-development will be restricted 6.4l/s for all storms up to (and including) the climate change adjusted 100yr critical storm.

GROUND:

To ensure that the principles of sustainable drainage are incorporated into this proposal and to ensure ongoing efficiency of the drainage provisions, in accordance with the NPPF.

6  No building hereby permitted shall be occupied until details of the implementation, maintenance and management of the sustainable drainage scheme have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The scheme shall be implemented and thereafter managed and maintained in accordance with the approved details. Those details shall include:

I)  a timetable for its implementation, and

ii)  a management and maintenance plan for the lifetime of the development which shall include the arrangements for adoption by any public body or statutory  ...  view the full minutes text for item 74.