Agenda and minutes

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 15th February, 2017 7.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, Council Offices, Cecil Street, Margate, Kent

Contact: Emily Kennedy - (01843) 577046 

Items
No. Item

138.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Councillor Edwards.

 

139.

Declarations of Interest

'To receive any declarations of interest.  Members are advised to consider the advice contained within the Declaration of Interest Form attached at the back of this Agenda.  If a Member declares an interest, they should complete that form and hand it to the Officer clerking the meeting and then take the prescribed course of action.'

 

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest.

140.

Minutes of Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 188 KB

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 18 January 2017, copy attached.

Minutes:

It was proposed by Councillor Jaye-Jones, seconded by Councillor Tomlinson and agreed that the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 18 January 2017 be approved and signed by the Chairman.

 

141.

Schedule of Planning Applications pdf icon PDF 120 KB

To consider the report of the Director of Community Services, copy attached for Members of the Committee.

 

Note: Copies of correspondence relating to applications received will be available for members’ perusal in the Members’ Room from 5.00pm on the Friday before the meeting until the date of the meeting.

142.

A01 - FH/TH/16/1655 - 29 Domneva Road, Westgate On Sea pdf icon PDF 434 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Erection of single storey side and rear extensions and installation of balcony to first floor front elevation, following demolition of existing garage

 

Speaking raising points of concern was Ms Cornford.

 

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Braidwood.

 

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 drawings numbered 16/31/02G received 01 February 2017  and 16/31/03F received 06/02/17.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

 3  The proposed brickwork to be used in the erection of the single storey side and rear extension and the boundary wall hereby approved, shall be of the same colour, finish and texture as those on the existing property.

 

GROUND:

To safeguard the special character and appearance of the area as a Conservation Area in accordance  with advice contained within the NPPF.

 

 4  Prior to the installation of the proposed balcony, details of the proposed balustrading shall be submitted to, and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

GROUND:

To safeguard the special character and appearance of the area as a Conservation Area  in accordance  with advice contained within the NPPF

 

 5  Prior to the installation of hardstanding hereby approved, samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the hardstanding 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:

To safeguard the special character and appearance of the area as a Conservation Area  in accordance  with advice contained within the NPPF ‘”

 

The motion was put to the vote and declared CARRIED.

 

 

143.

A02 - F/TH/16/0759 - Land Rear Of Orchard House 17 Church Street, Broadstairs pdf icon PDF 469 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Erection of 4No. 2-bed detached bungalows, with access leading onto Northdown Road

 

It was proposed by Councillor K. Gregory, seconded by Councillor Tomlinson 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.

Plans and Elevations L/16/08/02/E, Site Layout  L/16/08/03/E Submitted 22 November 2016.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

 3  The bin collection point for the deposit of the residents' bins on collection days only, as detailed on the approved drawings, shall be provided prior to first occupation of the dwellings hereby approved and 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 Thnet Local Plan.

 

 4  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

 

 5  Prior to the first occupation of the development, the area shown in the plans hereby approved 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 maintained 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

 

 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  2006

 

 7  Construction of the development shall not commence until details of the proposed means of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 143.

144.

A03 - F/TH/16/1387 - 2-6 Station Approach, Birchington pdf icon PDF 325 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Change of use from retail to 2No semi-detached 3 bedroom dwellings, including alterations to the shop front, erection of a single storey rear extension and addition of two dormers to the rear roof slope.

 

It was proposed by Councillor K. Gregory, seconded by Councillor Tomlinson 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 172_02 Rev 02 and 172_03 Rev 02 received 18 January 2017.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

 3  Prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby approved the garden areas defined on drawing number 172_02 Rev 02, received 18 January 2017, shall be provided for each dwelling and thereafter maintained.

 

GROUND:

To secure a satisfactory standard of amenities for future occupiers of the dwellings in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 

 4  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.’”

 

 

145.

A04 - A/TH/15/0665 - Dreamland, Marine Terrace pdf icon PDF 326 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Erection and display of 1No. externally illuminated flat sheet lettering sign and 4No. internally illuminated brushed steel and neon lettering signage.

 

It was proposed by Councillor K. Gregory, seconded by Councillor Tomlinson and RESOLVED:

 

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

 

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

 

1  Any advertisements displayed, and any site used for the display of advertisements, shall be maintained in a clean and tidy condition to the reasonable satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

 

GROUND:

In pursuance with Schedule 1, Regulation 2(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisement) Regulations 2007.

 

 2  Any structure or hoarding erected or used principally for the purpose of displaying advertisements shall be maintained in a safe condition.

 

GROUND:

In pursuance with Schedule 1, Regulation 2(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisement) Regulations 2007.

 

 3  Where an advertisement is required under these Regulations to be removed, the removal shall be carried out to the reasonable satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

 

GROUND:

In pursuance with Schedule 1, Regulation 2(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisement) Regulations 2007.

 

 4  No advertisement is to be displayed without the permission of the owner of the site or any other person with an interest in the site entitled to grant permission.

 

GROUND:

In pursuance with Schedule 1, Regulation 2(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisement) Regulations 2007.

 

 5  No advertisement shall be sited or displayed so as to obscure or hinder the ready interpretation of, any road traffic sign, railway signal or aid to navigation by water or air, or so as otherwise to render hazardous the use of any highway, railway, waterway (including any coastal waters) or aerodrome (civil or military).

 

GROUND:

In pursuance with Schedule 1, Regulation 2(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisement) Regulations 2007.’”

146.

A05 - L/TH/16/1678 - 1a, 1b, 12, 14 And 15 Coastguard Cottages, Victoria Parade, Ramsgate pdf icon PDF 213 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Application for Listed Building Consent for external alterations

 

It was proposed by Councillor K. Gregory, seconded by Councillor Tomlinson 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.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area

 

 3  All rainwater goods installed shall be constructed of cast iron or aluminium.

 

GROUND:

To safeguard the special character and appearance of the listed building in accordance with advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework

 

 4  The repair of the external surfaces of the buildings shall be carried out in accordance with the sample panel of replacement bricks and stone inspected on site on the 26th October 2016.

 

GROUND:

To ensure that the materials are in keeping with the Listed Building in accordance with the principles of the NPPF.

 

 5  The replacement tiles shall be Cwt-y-Bugail Welsh slate.

 

GROUND:

To ensure that the materials are in keeping with the Listed Building in accordance with the principles of the NPPF.

 

 6  Prior to any work commencing on the windows a detailed schedule of those windows to be repaired shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The schedule shall detail the proposed method of repair and no windows shall be repaired unless otherwise in accordance with the approved schedule.

 

GROUND:

To ensure that such details are in keeping with the Listed Building in accordance with the principles of the NPPF.

 

 7  Prior to installation/repair of any new external joinery details of the paint/stain colour scheme to be used  shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to its application.

 

GROUND:

To ensure that such details are in keeping with the Listed Building in accordance with the principles of the NPPF.’”

 

 

147.

A06 - F/TH/16/1341 - Garage Block Adjacent To Number 1 Norman Road, Broadstairs pdf icon PDF 336 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Variation of condition 2 (submitted plans), 4 (parking layout) and 7 (highway works) and removal of condition 5 (alterations to street lighting columns) of planning permission F/TH/14/0093 for erection of 2No two storey dwellings with associated car parking to allow relocation of dwellings and alterations to fenestration, together with the provision of and the reinstatement of kerbs and footpaths prior to occupation.

 

It was proposed by Councillor K. Gregory, seconded by Councillor Tomlinson 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 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 Purchase Act 2004).

 

 2  The proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application as amended by the revised drawings numbered 4 received 30 November 2016, TDC-2817-NR-ZZ-GA-A-2001 Rev P01 and TDC-2817-NR-ZZ-E-A-4001 Rev P01 received 18 January 2017.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

 3  The proposed development shall be constructed with Funton Second hand Stock Facing Bricks, and Leicester Weathered Red Stock Bricks for detail, Redland 49 Granular Brown roof tiles in accordance with the samples agreed on 19 January 2017.

 

GROUND:

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

 

 4  The area shown on drawing number 4 site plan, received 30 November 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 retained for that purpose.

 

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

 

 5  The areas shown on drawing number TDC-2817-NR-ZZ-OS-A-0001 Rev P02 and statement titled Proposed Control of Site Deliveries and Access - Norman Road Broadstairs Kent, received 06 December 2016 for the loading, unloading and turning of construction vehicles shall be provided prior to the commencement of the development and shall be kept available for the duration of the construction of the development

 

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

 

 6  Prior to the first occupation of the proposed development all off-site highway works shall be completed. These works include the provision of new dropped kerbs and the reinstatement of kerbs and footpaths.

 

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

 

 7  Prior to the first occupation of the proposed development, an acoustic fence, which shall achieve a minimum of a 10dB(A) reduction in the contribution of noise from the railway, shall be installed, and thereafter maintained, to the south western boundary of the site.

 

GROUND:

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

 

 8  Prior to the first occupation of the proposed development, acoustic trickle vents shall be installed, and thereafter maintained, to all windows within the south western elevation of the dwellings, hereby permitted.

 

GROUND:

To ensure a satisfactory standard of accommodation for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 147.

148.

A07 - F/TH/16/1705 - Garages Adjacent Pike Lane, Ramsgate pdf icon PDF 421 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Variation of conditions 2 and 4 of planning permission F/TH/14/0092 for erection of 2No. 3 storey buildings to accommodate 6No. 2 bed flats and erection of 2No. 2 Storey houses together with associated parking to allow alterations to design and layout together with amended parking

 

It was proposed by Councillor K. Gregory, seconded by Councillor Tomlinson 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 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 Purchase Act 2004).

 

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

16.028 Dwg No 31 Rev D, Dwg No 26 Rev C, Dwg No 27 Rev C, Dwg No 28 Rev C, Dwg No 29 Rev B, Dwg No 30 Rev B, Received on 31 January 2017

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

 3  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved material samples received on 15 December 2016 and Materials Schedule Rev A received on 1st February 2017.

 

GROUND:

In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan  2006.

 

 4  The area shown on drawing number 16.028 31 Rev D received on 31 January 2017 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.

 

 5  The details of the secure cycle parking facilities shown on drawing number 16.028 31 Rev D received on 31 January 2017 shall be provided prior to the first occupation of the development and thereafter maintained.

 

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

 

 6  The area shown on the plan detailing the loading, unloading and turning of construction vehicles received on 15th December 2016 shall be  provided prior to the commencement of the development and shall be kept available for the duration of the construction of the development.

 

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

 

 7  No further alterations to the dwellings, whether approved by Classes A, B or C of Part One of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No.2) (England) Order 2008 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order), shall be carried out without the prior permission in writing of the Local Planning Authority.

 

GROUND:

To ensure a satisfactory external treatment and in the interests of the visual amenities of the locality in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 

 8  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted,details of the proposed means of foul and surface water sewerage disposal shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance  ...  view the full minutes text for item 148.

149.

A08 - F/TH/16/1703 - Garages Adjacent To 82 To 90 Chichester Road, Ramsgate pdf icon PDF 443 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Variation of condition 2, 3, and 4 of planning permission F/TH/14/0087 for erection of 3No. dwellings to allow for changes to the design and layout together with the parking and highway works

 

It was proposed by Councillor K. Gregory, seconded by Councillor Tomlinson 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 24/03/2017.

 

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 development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the amended plans numbered 21 Rev C and 22 Rev B received 25 January 2017 and the submitted plan numbered 20 Rev B received 14 December 2016.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

 3  The offsite highway works which include the stopping up of the existing bell-mouth vehicular access, the provision of new dropped kerbs and the reinstatement of footpaths shall be carried out concurrently with the development and shall be completed prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved.

 

GROUND:

In the interest of highway safety.

 

 4  The areas shown on plan number 22 Rev B for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles shall be operational prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved and shall be thereafter maintained for that purpose.

 

 

GROUND:

In the interest of Highway Safety.

 

 5  All hard and soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details as shown on the approved plan numbered 22 Rev B received 25 January 2017 and the submitted material details outlined in the 'Chichester Road Development' document received 14 December 2016. The works shall be carried out prior to the first occupation 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 and in the interests of highway safety.

 

 6  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted samples of materials outlined in the 'Chichester Road Development' Document received 14 December 2916 which include:  Ibstock Funton Second Hard Stock Bricks, Ilstock Leicester Red Bricks, Creamy White Render BS 4800 : 10 B 1, Monier/Redland Concrete interlocking roof tiles Landmark Double Pantile, colour: Brown Brindle 44, 600 x 600mm Marshalls Regent Paving colour: Buff and Marshalls Drivesett Tegula Priora Permeable Block Paving, colour: Traditional. The materials hereby approved shall be used on the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 149.

150.

D09 - F/TH/16/0924 - Land Formerly Used As Club Union Convalescent Home, Reading Street, Broadstairs pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Erection of 30 dwellings together with associated access and landscaping following demolition of 30 Convent Road

 

Speaking in favour of the application was Ms Coles.

 

Speaking raising points of concern was Mrs Bush.

 

Speaking raising points of concern was Miss Burchell.

 

Speaking raising points of concern was Mr Jaffa

 

Speaking as town councillor was Councillor Binks.

 

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Matterface.

 

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

 

“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 receipt of a legal agreement securing the agreed planning obligations 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 Purchase Act 2004).

 

 2  The proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application as amended by the revised drawings numbered:

- P02 Rev A, P03 Rev A, P04 Rev A, P30, P31, and P32, received 02 February 2017

- P01 Rev F, P09 Rev C, P11 Rev B, P12 Rev B, P21 Rev D, P22 Rev A, P 27 Rev A, and P19, received 31 January 2017

- P26, received 19 December 2016

- 14-019-014 Rev G, and P25 received 01 December 2016

- P20, received 29 November 2016

- 14-019-015 Rev E, received 08 November 2016

- P05, P06 Rev A, P07 Rev B, P08, P10 Rev C, P13, P14, P15, P16, and P18, received 25 October 2016

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

 3  No development shall commence until a detailed sustainable surface water drainage scheme for the site has been submitted to (and approved in writing by) the local planning authority. The detailed drainage scheme shall be based upon the proposals of the Flood Risk Assessment by Herrington Consulting (dated 6th July 2016) and demonstrate that the surface water generated by this development (for all rainfall durations and intensities up to and including the climate change adjusted critical 100yr storm) can be accommodated and disposed of without increase to flood risk on or off-site. The drainage scheme shall also demonstrate that silt and pollutants resulting from the site use can be adequately managed to ensure there is no pollution risk to controlled waters.

 

GROUND:

To ensure that the principles of sustainable drainage are incorporated into this proposal, to ensure ongoing efficiency of the drainage provisions, to protect vulnerable groundwater resources and ensure compliance with the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

 4  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted, details of the implementation, maintenance and management of the sustainable drainage scheme shall be 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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 150.