Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Fenner for whom Councillor Matterface was present.

Councillor Taylor declared an interest in agenda item 4i) A09 – 23 St James Avenue, Ramsgate (Minute No.71 refers).

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 15 June 2016, copy attached.

It was proposed by the Vice-Chairman, seconded by Councillor K. Gregory and agreed that the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 15 June 2016 be approved and signed by the Chairman.

PROPOSAL: Erection of two storey extension to front of dwelling together with alterations to boundary wall

Speaking in favour of the application was Mrs French.

Speaking raising points of concern was Mr Fawcett.

Speaking as town councillor was Councillor Morrish.

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Braidwood.

It was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Councillor J. Fairbrass:

“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 proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application as amended by the revised drawing numbered 0106 PL 04, 0106 PL 05 REV A received 18 May 2016 and 0106 PL Rev B and received 01 June 2016.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  The development hereby permitted shall be constructed using brick and profiled tiles to match those existing, dark grey UPVC doors and windows, off white render and light grey fibre cement cladding.

GROUND:

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

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

PROPOSAL: Erection of two storey side extension together with erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing garage

Speaking in favour of the application was Mrs Chapman.

Speaking raising points of concern was Mr Hutchings.

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 proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application as amended by the revised drawing numbered 141-1A and received 07 July 2016.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  The external materials and external finishes to be used in the erection of 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.’”

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

PROPOSAL: Change of use from flat to 2no. 1-bed flats

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor L. Potts.

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 proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application as amended by the revised drawing numbered BDG 212 and dated 08 July 2016

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  The refuse storage facilities and clothes drying facilities as specified upon the approved drawing BDG 212 and dated 08 July 2016 shall be provided prior to the first occupation of the 2no. flats hereby approved and shall be kept available for that use at all times.

GROUND:

To secure a satisfactory standard of development and in the interests of the amenities of the area, in accordance with policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.’”

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

PROPOSAL: Variation of conditions 2 and 7 of planning permission  F/TH/14/0103 for the erection of 3No. single storey dwellings together with associated car parking' to amend dwelling design and site layout

It was proposed by the Chairman and 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 24 March 2017.

GROUND:

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

 2  The proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application as shown by the drawing numbered 16/171/JG/PL01 Revision A, received on 19th April 2016.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  The area shown on drawing number 16/171/JG/PL01 Rev A, received on 19th April 2016 for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles shall be operational prior to any part of the development hereby approved being brought into use. The area agreed shall thereafter be maintained for that purpose.

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety

 4  Prior to the first occupation of the development, the secure cycle parking facilities, as shown on drawing number 16/171/JG/PL01 Rev A, received on 19th April 2016, shall be provided and thereafter maintained.

GROUND:

In the interests of promoting increased cycling in accordance with policy TR12 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 5  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, details of a residential sprinkler system for each dwelling shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The sprinkler systems, as agreed, shall be installed and fully operational prior to the first occupation of each dwelling.

GROUND:

To ensure a satisfactory standard of accommodation for future occupiers, in accordance with Thanet Local Plan Policy D1.

 6  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby approved shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved samples.

GROUND:

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

 7  Notwithstanding the provisions of Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, B and C of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), the enlargement of the dwelling house consisting of an addition or alteration to its roof shall not be allowed without the granting of specific planning permission.

GROUND:

In order that the Local Planning Authority may retain control of development which might be detrimental to the amenities of the locality if otherwise allowed by the above mentioned Order.’”

PROPOSAL: Installation of 1.1m high railings to front and rear elevations

It was proposed by the Chairman and 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).

 2  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings.

numbered PL.501, A.1.02, A.1.03 and received 3 May 2016.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.’”

PROPOSAL: Alterations to fenestration at front and rear, with change from UPVC to timber windows at first and second floor.

It was proposed by the Chairman and 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).

 2  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings.

numbered PL.201 and PL.401 received 19 April 2016.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.’”

PROPOSAL: Application for Listed Building Consent for the erection of replacement access steps and railings to front elevation

It was proposed by the Chairman and 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 works to which this consent relates shall be begun not later than the expiration date of three years beginning with the date on which this permission is granted.

GROUND:

In pursuance of Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

 2  The proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application as amended by the revised drawing numbered 15121/10A and dated 08 July 2016

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.’”

PROPOSAL: Application for listed building consent for internal alterations together with installation of flue and window to rear elevation and other external alterations

It was proposed by the Chairman and 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 works to which this consent relates shall be begun not later than the expiration date of three years beginning with the date on which this permission is granted.

GROUND:

In pursuance of Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

 2  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings.

numbered ASM/15/02-G and submitted details entitled Pitched, Roof (Slate and Tile) Supply of Exhaust Vent with Flashing, Included Reducer -Terracotta and Proposed Cast Iron Grille, (for cooker extraction) and received 26 April 2016.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.’”

PROPOSAL: Alterations to roof to create gable end

It was proposed by the Chairman and 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).

 2  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings numbered PS-15/MS-02A, received 09 May 2016.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  The external materials and external finishes to be used in the development 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.

 4  The 1no. window in the South side elevation of the extension to dormer hereby approved shall be provided and maintained with obscure glass.

GROUND:

To safeguard the privacy and amenities currently enjoyed by the occupiers of adjoining residential properties in accordance with policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.’”

PROPOSAL: Erection of 39No. dwellings with formation of vehicular access to Manor Road and associated parking and landscaping

Speaking in favour of the application was Mrs Scott.

Speaking as parish councillor was Councillor McManus.

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Crow-Brown.

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

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

‘Defer and delegate to officers for approval subject to receipt of a legal agreement covering the agreed planning obligations and 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 development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings 2686-01 dated 18 November 2015; 2686-10A, 2686-11A, 2686-12A, 2686-13A, 2686-14A, 2686-15A, 2686-16A, 2686-17A, 2686-18A, 2686-19A, 2686-20A, 2686-21A, 2686-22A, 2686-23A, 2686-24A, 2686-25A, 2686-26A, 2686-27A, 2686-28A, 2686-29A, 2686-30A, 2686-31A, 2686-32A, 2686-33A, 2686-34A, 2686-35A, 2686-37A, 2686-38B, 2686-39A, 2686-40A, 2686-41A, 2686-42A, 2686-43A, 2686-44A, 2686-45A, 2686-46A, 2686-47A, 2686-48A and 2686-49A dated 7 December 2015; 2686-36A, 2686-55, 2686-56, 2686-57, 2686-58, 2686-59 and 2686-60 dated 23 December 2015; 595-210B and 595-211C dated 18 March 2016; 2686-04A, 2686-05A, 2686-06A, 2686-50B, 2686-51B, 2686-52B, 2686-53B, 2686-54B, 2686-61, 2686-62, 2686-63, 2686-64 and 2686-65 dated 23 March 2016; 2686-07D and 2686-08E dated 11 April 2016; 595-202B and 595-203E dated 25 May; and 2686-03E dated 27 May 2016.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  Prior to the first occupation of development hereby approved the means of access, including the build-out at the point of access, shown on drawing 595-202B be completed and thereafter maintained.

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety

 4  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, all off-site highway works as shown on approved drawing 595-202B shall be completed.

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

 5  The development hereby approved shall incorporate a bound surface material for the first 5 metres of the access from the edge of the highway.

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

 6  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted the approved visibility splays shall be provided with no obstructions over 1m above carriageway level. The approved spays shall thereafter be implemented in full and maintained.

GROUND:

In the interest of highway safety

 7  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted the approved 1 metre x 1 metre pedestrian visibility splays shall be provided with no obstructions over 0.6m above footway level. The approved spays shall thereafter be implemented in full and maintained.

GROUND:

In the interest of highway safety

 8  Prior to the first occupation of the development, the area shown on the submitted plan as vehicle parking spaces and turning areas, shall be kept available for such use at all times and such land and access thereto shall be provided prior to the first  ...  view the full minutes text for item 74.

PROPOSAL: Variation of condition 21 of F/TH/11/0288 for redevelopment of site for the removal of underground car park, amendments to design of terrace houses and apartment block B with reduction in height, with alteration to hard landscaping access roads and surface parking on the site

Speaking in favour of the application was Mr Brown.

Speaking raising points of concern was Mr Thomas.

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

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

Defer and delegate to officers for approval subject to receipt of a legal agreement covering the agreed planning obligations and to the following conditions:

1  Prior to the commencement of development hereby approved on each respected phase as approved under Condition 20, except for demolition, precise details of the external windows, doors, roof and soffit details of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Such details as are approved shall be carried out concurrently with the development and fully implemented prior to the first occupation of any part of the respective phase. 

GROUND:

To ensure a satisfactory treatment of the development that safeguards the special character and appearance of the Listed Buildings that form part of the comprehensive development, in accordance with National Planning Policy Framework and Thanet Local Plan Policy D1.

 2  External brickwork to the Listed Buildings shall be constructed in bonding to match the existing building with the use of lime mortar, with no addition of Portland cement.

GROUND:

To secure a satisfactory external treatment and to safeguard the special character and appearance of the property as a Listed Building in accordance with advice contained within National Planning Policy Framework and Thanet Local Plan Policy D1.

 3  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved on each respective phase as approved under Condition 20, 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 on that phase 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, and the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

GROUND:

To ensure that the archaeological history of the site is recorded in accordance with Thanet Local Plan Policy HE12 and the advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 4  Prior to the occupation of any residential unit hereby approved, a verification report which demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation scheme carried out, according with the site characterisation and remediation strategy received on 6th January 2016 and email received 22nd January 2016, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

To ensure that the proposed site investigation, remediation and development will not cause harm to human health or pollution of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 75.