Agenda item

PROPOSAL: Erection of 3No. dwellings with associated parking and landscaping

Speaking in favour of the application was Mrs Gregson.

Speaking as ward councillor 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 following reasons:

1  The proposed development will result in an isolated form of backland development, appearing cramped, congested and unrelated to the pattern of surrounding development, significantly detrimental to the character and appearance of the area, contrary to Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan and paragraphs 58 and 64 of the NPPF.

2  The proposed dwellings by virtue of their proximity to and relationship with the residential properties within the Royal Seabathing development and approved development to the west of the development yet to be built, will result in an unacceptable degree of mutual overlooking, for both neighbouring and future occupiers of the development, contrary to Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

3  The proposed dwellings by virtue of their location, height and relationship with and proximity to the adjacent existing residential properties within the Royal Seabathing development will result in an unacceptable loss of outlook to the detriment of neighbouring living conditions, contrary to Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.’”

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

Then, it was proposed by Councillor K 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 or neighbouring living 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

  3991-PD-02 Rev B, 3991-PD-03 Rev A Received on 23 Dec 2016, 3991-PD-04, 3991-PD-06 as amended Received on 27 January 2017

  GROUND:

  To secure the proper development of the area.

3  The first and second floor windows in the East Side Elevation of the development; 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.

4  All new windows shall be timber and set within 100mm reveals

  GROUND:

  In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy D1 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  The refuse storage facilities as specified upon the approved drawing 3991-PD-06 and dated 27 January 2017; shall be provided prior to the first occupation of the dwellings; 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.

7  Prior to the first occupation of the development, the area shown on the plan numbered 3991-PD-06 received on 27th 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, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The area shall thereafter be maintained for that purpose.

  GROUND

  In the interests of highway safety.

8   Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved joinery details including sections through glazing bars, frames and mouldings; at a scale of 1:5 of all new external windows and doors 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 approved development.

  GROUND:

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

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