Agenda and minutes

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

Contact: Emily Kennedy - (01843) 577046 

Items
No. Item

151.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Councillor Howes and Councillor Partington for whom Councillor Keith Coleman-Cooke.

152.

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.

153.

Minutes of Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 186 KB

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 15 February 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 15 February 2017 be approved and signed by the Chairman.

 

154.

Site Visits

155.

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

Minutes:

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

 

Speaking under council procedure rule 20.1 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 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  undertaker,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 155.

156.

Schedule of Planning Applications pdf icon PDF 119 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.

157.

A01 - F/TH/16/1109 - Land On The East Side Of Leicester Avenue, Margate pdf icon PDF 72 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Erection of 3-storey building containing 5No self-contained flats with associated parking and landscaping

 

Speaking in favour of the application was Mr Hooper.

 

Speaking raising points of concern was Ms Mavaddat.

 

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Game.

 

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 development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings numbered 883/01 D, 883/02 C, 883/03 B, 883/04 E, 883/05 F received 3 February 2017.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

3  Prior to the first use of the car parking area to the rear of the development hereby approved, a 2 metre high acoustic fence shall be erected along the northern, southern and eastern boundary of the site where adjacent to the parking area as shown on drawing numbered 883/01 D received 3 February 2017.  In addition, laurel hedging shall be provided at a maximum height of 2.5 metres along the rear boundary.  The acoustic fencing and hedging shall thereafter be maintained.

 

GROUND:

To ensure that the development does not cause an unacceptable impact on the neighbouring property in terms of noise and disturbance, in accordance with Thanet Local Plan Policy D1 and the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

4  Prior to the first occupation of the flats hereby approved 1.8 metre high obscure glazed privacy screens shall be provided to the balcony side returns as shown on drawings numbered 883/04 E and 883/05 F received 3 February 2017.  The privacy screening shall be thereafter maintained.

 

GROUND:

To safeguard the living conditions of the occupiers of adjacent properties, in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

5  Prior to any works commencing on site (including vegetation clearance) a precautionary reptile mitigation strategy shall be submitted to Thanet District Council for approval.  The strategy must be written by an experienced ecologist and provide details on the following:

 

o  vegetation clearance methodology

o  Time of year the works will be carried out

o  Details of where any reptiles will be translocated

o  Details of how the retained habitat will be managed

 

The works must be implemented as detailed within the precautionary mitigation strategy as approved.

 

GROUND:

In order to safeguard protected species that may be present.

 

6  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, shall secure the implementation of a programme of archaeological work, in accordance with a written scheme of investigation which has first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority

 

GROUND:

To ensure that the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 157.

158.

A02 - F/TH/16/1047 - Land At Junction Of Sowell Street, Broadstairs pdf icon PDF 301 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Erection of 2No. detached 4-bed houses with parking and access onto Sowell Street

 

Speaking in favour of the application was Mr Elvidge.

 

Speaking raising points of concern was Mr Gilham.

 

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 development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings;

16/159/MG/PL01 (received 15/12/16)

16/159/MG/PL02 Rev B (received 15/12/16)

16/159/MG/PL03 Rev A (received 15/12/16)

16/159/MG/PL04 Rev A (received 15/12/16)

16/159/MG/PL05 Rev F (received 23/01/17)

16/159/MG/PL06 Rev D (received 24/02/17)

16/159/MG/PL07 Rev B (received 23/01/17)

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

3  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted the proposed new vehicular access shall be provided and thereafter retained at the position shown on the approved plan (drawing number 16/159/MG/PL07 Rev B). Arrangement shall be made for surface water drainage to be intercepted and disposed of separately so that it does not discharge from or onto the highway carriageway.

 

GROUND:

To ensure satisfactory access into the site and avoid carriage of extraneous material or surface water from or onto the highway.

 

4  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted a visibility splay shall be provided in full accordance with the details indicated on the approved plan. The splay shall thereafter be maintained at all times free from any obstruction exceeding 0.9 metres above the level of the adjacent highway carriageway.

 

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

 

5  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted the proposed accesses / on-site car parking and turning areas shall be laid out, demarcated, levelled, surfaced and drained in accordance with the approved plan and retained thereafter available for that specific use.

 

GROUND:

To ensure the permanent availability of the parking / manoeuvring area, in the interests of highway safety.

 

6  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 occupation or use of anypart of the development or in accordance with a programme to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Any trees or plants that 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 similar size and species as those originally planted, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written approval to any variation.

 

GROUND:

To ensure that the work is carried out within a reasonable period in accordance with the NPPF.’”

 

The motion was put to the vote  ...  view the full minutes text for item 158.

159.

A03 - F/TH/16/1709 - Garages At Kingston Close, Ramsgate pdf icon PDF 130 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Variation of conditions 2 attached to planning permission F/TH/14/0096 for erection of 9No. dwellings and associated parking following demolition of existing garages to allow for changes to the design, layout and condition timing.

 

Speaking raising points of concern was Mr Clements.

 

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 20 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 32 Rev E, 33 Rev D, 34 Rev D, 35 Rev D, 36 Rev D, 37 Rev D, 38 Rev E, received 26 January 2017 and 41 Rev A received 27 January 2017.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

3  Prior to the commencement of development (excluding demolition) hereby permitted, details of the measures to be undertaken to protect the public sewers and water apparatus shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority.

 

GROUND:

To prevent pollution in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

4  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. The area agreed shall thereafter be maintained for that purpose. 

 

 

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

 

5  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted, the Turning Head shown on drawing number 41 Rev A received 27 November 2016 for the manoeuvring of vehicles shall be brought into use. The area agreed shall thereafter be maintained for that purpose.

 

GROUND:

In the interest of highway safety.

 

6  The proposed development shall be constructed with Ibstock Lansdown Multi Gold Bricks, and Ibstock Leicester Red Bricks for detail, Through colour render smooth finish BS4800: 10 C 33 Vanilla, Monier/Redland concrete interlocking roof tiles Landmark Double Pantile Brown Brindle 44 in accordance with the approved samples agreed 19 January 2017.

 

GROUND:

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

 

7  All hard and soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details as shown on the approved plan numbered 38 Rev E and the submitted material details outlined in the 'Kingston Close Development' document received 26 January 2017.

 

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.

 

8  All hard and soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. The works shall be carried out prior  ...  view the full minutes text for item 159.

160.

A04 - L/TH/17/0135 - 54A Trinity Square, Margate pdf icon PDF 31 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Application for Listed Building Consent for replacement railings to front

 

It was proposed by the Chairman, seconded by 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 PL.501 Rev B and dated 13 February 2017

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.’”

 

161.

A05 - F/TH/16/1716 - Garage Block Between 108 And 110 Clements Road, Ramsgate pdf icon PDF 115 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Erection of 1no. 2 bedroom detached house and 1no. 1 bedroom detached bungalow

 

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

 

“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

25 Rev D (received 27/01/17), 23 Rev C (received 27/01/17), 24 Rev B (received 16/12/16)

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

3  The area shown on drawing number 25 Rev D, received on 27/01/17 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.’”

 

162.

R06 F/TH/16/1271 - Former St Mary Magdalene Church, Woodchurch Road, Birchington pdf icon PDF 193 KB

Minutes:

The item was withdrawn.

163.

D07 - F/TH/16/1645 - Cambay Lodge 91 Kingsgate Avenue, Broadstairs pdf icon PDF 140 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Variation of condition 2 of planning permission F/TH/15/0142 for erection of 3-storey building containing 10no. self-contained flats following demolition of existing building, with formation of parking area to rear to allow for alterations to the layout and design, creation of additional balconies at second floor level to the rear and side elevations, alterations to windows and alterations to parking area.

 

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Bayford.

 

It was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by 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 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 17th June 2018. 

 

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 22034A/200 Rev C, 22034C/100 Rev E and 22034C/101 Rev F, received 9 January 2017, drawings numbered 22034C/150 Rev C and 22034C/151 Rev C, received 10 January 2017, and drawing numbered 22034A/015, received 11 June 2015.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

3  No development shall take place until details of the means of foul and surface water disposal, including details of the implementation, management and maintenance of any proposed Sustainable urban Drainage Systems, have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with such details as are agreed and thereafter maintained.

 

GROUND:

To prevent pollution and flooding in accordance with guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

4  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.  The area agreed shall thereafter be maintained for that purpose. 

 

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

 

5  Prior to the first use of the car parking area to the rear of the development hereby approved, an acoustic fence shall be erected along the north-west boundary of the site and thereafter maintained, in accordance with specification and details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details shall include a section through the car park and neighbouring property Clairville, showing the level of the carpark, the fence and the ground level of Clairville.

 

GROUND:

To ensure that the development does not cause an unacceptable impact on the neighbouring property in terms of noise and disturbance, in accordance with Thanet Local Plan Policy D1 and the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

6  Prior to the first occupation of the development, the secure cycle parking facilities, as shown on approved drawing number 22034C/200  ...  view the full minutes text for item 163.