Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillor Bambridge for whom Councillor Taylor-Smith was present.

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 17 August 2016, copy attached.

It was proposed by Councillor Buckley, seconded by Councillor Tomlinson and agreed that the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 17 August 2016 be approved and signed by the Chairman.

PROPOSAL: Outline application for erection of 2No. two storey dwellings, including access, layout and scale

It was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Councillor K. Gregory:

“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 appearance of any buildings to be erected, and the landscaping of the site, (including the approval and implementation of a landscape management plan), (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  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 the guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 6  Prior to the first occupation or use of the development, the area shown on the deposited plan for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles shall be operational prior to any part of the development hereby approved being brought into use, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The area agreed shall thereafter be maintained for that purpose.

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety

 7  Prior to the first occupation of the development, visibility splays of 2m by 2m, with no obstruction above a height of one metre, shall be provided and thereafter maintained to the accesses to Pegwell Road.

GROUND:

In the interest of highway safety.

 8  Existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows identified for retention within the development site  ...  view the full minutes text for item 83a

This item was withdrawn and would be considered at a future meeting of the Planning Committee.

PROPOSAL: Retrospective application for erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing

It was proposed by the Chairman, seconded by Councillor K. Gregory 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 AM.535.01 Rev B and received 27 July 2016.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.’”

PROPOSAL: Erection of single storey rear extension together with 2No. dormer windows and 2No. rooflights to front and 1No. dormer window and 2No. rooflights to rear together with alterations to roof

Speaking in favour of the application was Mr Brooks.

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Game.

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 development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the amended drawing:

127-1C received 8th August 2016

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

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

PROPOSAL: Erection of a single storey side extension and two storey rear and side extension and erection of porch to front elevation following demolition of existing garage.

Speaking in favour of the application was Mr Larkins.

Speaking raising points of concern was Mr Cox.

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Townend.

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

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

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 22699A_04 Revision P3, and 22699A_05 Revision P4 received 5 August 2016.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  The external materials and external finishes to be used in the extensions 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 and declared LOST.

Then, it was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Councillor Taylor-Smith:

“THAT Members undertake a SITE VISIT in order to assess the situation”.

Upon the motion being put to the vote, it was declared CARRIED.

PROPOSAL: Change of use of church to single dwelling together with alterations to fenestration, insertion of 9no. roof lights and formation of hard surfacing to provide 4No. car parking spaces and change of use from agriculture to form garden to rear

It was proposed by the Chairman, seconded by Councillor K. Gregory 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:

4091 A100 /B

4091 A103 /C received 19/07/16

4091 A104 /A

4091 A106 /B received 19/07/16

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  Prior to the first use of the development, the area shown on drawing 4091 A100 /B 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 approved shall thereafter be retained for that purpose.

GROUND:

Development without adequate provision for the parking or turning of cars is likely to lead to parking inconvenient to other road users and detrimental to amenity and in pursuance of policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 4  Prior to the commencement of development hereby approved, full details of both hard and soft landscape works, to include:

species, size and location of new trees, shrubs, hedges and grassed area to be planted

the treatment proposed for all hard surfaced areas beyond the limits of the highway

walls, fences, other means of enclosure proposed

shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and to adequately integrate the development into the environment in accordance with Policies D1 and D2 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 5  All hard and soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. The works shall be carried out prior to the first occupation of any part of the development, or in accordance with a programme of works to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased, shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives any written consent to any variation.

GROUND:

In the interests of the visual amenities of the area in accordance with Policies D1 and D2 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 6  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved the building shall be provided with a minimum sound attenuation of not less than  ...  view the full minutes text for item 83f

PROPOSAL: Application for Listed Building Consent for repair works to Menagerie Cages 1, 2 and 3, and Gardeners Cottage

It was proposed by the Chairman, seconded by Councillor K. Gregory 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  Prior to commencement of works, a sample panel of repointing, showing mortar mix, profile and finish, shall be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the repointing hereby approved carried out in accordance with that agreed detail.

Ground:

To secure a satisfactory external treatment and to safeguard the special character and appearance of the building as a Listed Building in accordance with advice contained within the NPPF.

 3  Prior to commencement of the development hereby approved, detailed method statements of the repair works to be undertaken shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Ground:

To preserve the integrity and character of the listed building in accordance with advice contained within the NPPF.

 4  Prior to commencement of the development hereby approved, a sample of the grouting to be used accompanied by the results and evaluation of in situ testing to inform the justification of the selected grouting, should be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Ground:

To secure a satisfactory external treatment and to safeguard the special character and appearance of the building as a Listed Building in accordance with advice contained within the NPPF.’”

The item was withdrawn as the planning application was withdrawn from the statutory register.

PROPOSAL: Erection of a four storey building comprising 7no. 2-bed self-contained flats together with erection of first and second floor rear extension and front entrance ramp to existing building and creation of new vehicular access onto Sea Road

Speaking in favour of the application was Mr Colyer.

Speaking as town councillor was Councillor Morrish.

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

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

‘That the application be REFUSED for the follow reason:

 1  The proposed 4 storey block of flats would by virtue of its location directly in front of 'Ellingham', a Grade II listed building cause an obstruction to the open setting between 'Ellingham' and the sea which would diminish the status of 'Ellingham' within the conservation area.  This would be further exacerbated by the design, size, mass and bulk of the proposed flat block which would be visually prominent in relation to 'Ellingham' causing significant harm to the 'setting' of the listed building and consequential harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area, contrary to Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan and paragraphs 132 and 134 of the National Planning Policy Framework.’”

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

PROPOSAL: Erection of 1no. detached two storey dwelling

Speaking under council procedure rule 20.1 was Councillor Ashbee.

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

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

‘That the application be REFUSED for the follow reason:

1  The proposed dwelling would represent an isolated form of development, out of keeping with the prevailing pattern of street frontage development of surrounding properties, resulting in significant harm to the Westgate on Sea Conservation Area as a designated heritage asset, contrary to Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan and paragraphs 17, 58, 61, 64, 132 & 134 of the National Planning Policy Framework.’”

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

PROPOSAL: Erection of two storey side extension

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Connor.

Speaking in favour of the application was Mr German.

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

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

‘That the application be REFUSED for the follow reason:

1  The proposed extension, by virtue of its scale, width, location and design would result in a prominent and incongruous form of development that is architecturally unrelated to the design and scale of the original dwelling and which will result in the loss of space between properties, giving a cramped and congested appearance that is significantly out of keeping with the established pattern of development and character and appearance of the area, contrary to Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan and paragraph 17 of the National Planning Policy Framework.’”

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

Then, it was proposed by Councillor Gregory and seconded by Councillor Tomlinson:

“That Members approve the application subject to safeguarding conditions, as it will not have a significantly harmful impact on the character and appearance of the area”

Upon the motion being put to the vote, it was declared CARRIED.

PROPOSAL: Erection of first floor side extension

Speaking in favour of the application was Mrs Frampton.

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

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

‘That the application be REFUSED for the follow reason:

1  The proposed extension, by virtue of its location, scale and design, would form a dominant and visually intrusive element within the street scene, significantly detrimental to the established pattern of development and the character and appearance of the surrounding area, contrary to Thanet Local Plan Policy D1 and paragraphs 58, 60 and 64 of the National Planning Policy Framework.’”

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

Then, it was proposed by Councillor Partington and seconded by Councillor Tomlinson:

“That Members approve the application subject to safeguarding conditions, as it will not have a significantly harmful impact on the character and appearance of the area.”

Upon the motion being put to the vote, it was declared CARRIED.

PROPOSAL: Outline application with some matters reserved including access, for the erection of 36 dwellings with construction of new access from Monkton Road, associated new internal access roads, drainage and landscaping (reserved)

Speaking in favour of the application was Mrs Scott.

Speaking raising points of concern was Mrs Ball.

Also speaking raising points of concern was Mr Johnson.

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Grove.

Also speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Crow-Brown.

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

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

‘That the application be DEFERRED AND DELEGATED to the Director of Community Services to approve subject to the following safeguarding conditions:

1  Approval of the details of the layout, scale and appearance of any buildings to be erected, the means of access to the site 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  No buildings within any part of the site shall exceed two storey in height specified in the supporting statements that was submitted in conjunction with the planning application hereby approved.

GROUND:

To ensure that the development takes place substantially in accordance with the principles and parameters contained within the outline documentation.

 6  The vehicular access hereby permitted shall be provided prior to the first occupation of the development.

GROUND:

In the interest of highway safety.

 7  Prior to the commencement of development details of the proposed roads, footways, footpaths, verges, junctions, street lighting, sewers, drains, retaining walls, service routes, surface water outfall, vehicle overhang margins, embankments, visibility splays, accesses, carriageway gradients, driveway gradients, car parking and street furniture to be laid out and constructed in accordance with details to be submitted to, and agreed in writing by, the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

 8  The details to be submitted pursuant to Condition 1 above shall  ...  view the full minutes text for item 83m

PROPOSAL: Erection of a 4 storey building comprising 14No. flats and 4No. 2-bed dwellings following demolition of existing garage/storage unit

Speaking raising points of concern was Mrs Higgins.

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Larkins.

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

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

‘That the application be DEFERRED AND DELEGATED to the Director of Community Services to approve subject to the receipt of the legal agreement securing the financial contribution towards mitigating the recreational pressure of Special Protection Area in accordance with the Habitat Regulations and the following safeguarding 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 Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

 2  The proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application as amended by the revised drawings numbered 203 Rev B, 204 Rev B, 205 Rev C, 206 Rev C, 207 Rev C, and 208, received 02 September 2016.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  No development shall commence (excluding demolition) until a site characterisation and remediation scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the remediation scheme has been implemented in accordance with the approved details. The site characterisation, remediation scheme and implementation of the approved remediation scheme shall be carried out in accordance with the following criteria:

(a)  Site Characterisation

An investigation and risk assessment, in addition to any assessment provided with the planning application, shall be completed in accordance with a scheme to assess the nature and extent of any contamination on the site, whether or not it originates on the site. The contents of the scheme are subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. The investigation and risk assessment shall be undertaken by competent persons and a written report of the findings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and shall include:

A survey of the extent, scale and nature of contamination

An assessment of the potential risks to:

Human health

Property

Adjoining land

Groundwaters and surface waters

Ecological system

An appraisal of remedial options and a recommendation of the preferred options

The site characterisation report shall be conducted in accordance with British Standards and current DEFRA and Environment Agency best practice.

(b)  Submission of remediation scheme

A detailed remediation scheme to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to human health, buildings and other property and the natural and historical environment must be prepared, and shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include all works to be undertaken, proposed remediation objectives and remediation criteria, a timetable of works and site management procedures. The scheme shall ensure  ...  view the full minutes text for item 83n