Agenda and minutes

Members held a minutes silence in response to the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh.

Apologies were received from Councillor Scott.

To receive any declarations of interest.  Members are advised to consider the advice contained within the Declaration of Interest advice attached to this Agenda.  If a Member declares an interest, they should complete the Declaration of Interest Form

There were no declarations of interest.

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 17 March 2021, copy attached.

CouncillorRusiecki proposed, Councillor Albon seconded and Members agreed that the minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 17 March 2021 be approved.

To consider the report of the Deputy Chief Executive, copy attached for Members of the Committee.

PROPOSAL: Erection of two storey three bedroom detached dwelling with associated access, parking and landscaping following demolition of existing bungalow.

A statement from Mr Smith, in favour of the application was read out by the Legal Officer.

A statement from Mr Blankley, objecting to the application was read out by the Legal Officer.

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 006, 007, 008 009, 010 received 21 December 2020 and, 012 received 05 March 2021.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted details of the cycle parking, which shall be in the form of  shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

To promote cycling as an alternative form of transport, in accordance with Policy TP03 and SP43 of the Thanet 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.

GROUND:

In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and to adequately integrate the development into the environment in accordance with Policies QD02 and GI04 of the Thanet Local Plan

 5  The development hereby permitted shall be constructed using buff multi stock bricks and white, grey and sand coloured, render, application form  in accordance with the 21 December 2020 received  unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy QD02 of the Thanet Local Plan.

6  The first floor windows in the northern side elevation of the dwelling hereby approved shall be provided and maintained with obscured glass to a minimum level of obscurity to conform to Pilkington Glass level 4 or equivalent, and the window serving the ensuite for bedroom 2 shall be bottom hung; and shall be installed prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted and permanently retained thereafter.

GROUND;

To safeguard the residential amenities currently enjoyed by the occupiers of nearby residential properties in accordance with Policy QD03 of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4a

PROPOSAL: Installation of a temporary artwork on the site for a maximum of 1 year.

It was proposed by Councillor Albon, seconded by the Vice Chair and Members AGREED:

‘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 19116.201 Rev P1, 19116.301 Rev P1 and19116.302 Rev P1, and the submitted layout plan and block plan, received 09/12/2020.

GROUND;

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  At the expiration of a period 12 months from the date the installations are substantially completed, unless further permission has been granted, all works hereby approved shall be removed and the land restored to its former condition in accordance with a scheme of work to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 

GROUND;

In view of the temporary nature of the proposal and the identified harm to the historic environment in accordance with policies SP36, HE02 and HE03 of the Thanet Local Plan and paragraphs 127 and 196 of the NPPF.

 4  Prior to the commencement of any development on site details to include the following shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority and should be carried out in accordance with the approved details. 

(a) Routing of construction and delivery vehicles to / from site

(b) Parking and turning areas for construction and delivery vehicles and site personnel

(c) Timing of deliveries

(d) Temporary traffic management / signage

(e) Measures to control noise affecting nearby residents

(f) Dust control measures 

(g) Access arrangements

(h) A pre-start highway condition survey for the area of highway footway that the Hiab will need to cross to gain access/egress

(i) Evidence to support the structural adequacy of the promenade and supporting structure to resist the additional loads applied by the construction and delivery vehicles

GROUND;

In the interests of highway safety and neighbouring amenity, in accordance with Policy QD03 of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice contained within the NPPF.’

PROPOSAL: Application for Listed Building Consent  for the installation of a temporary artwork on the site for a maximum of 1 year.

A statement from Ms Martin, in favour of the application was read out by the Legal Officer.

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 works hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

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 19116.201 Rev P1, 19116.301 Rev P1 and19116.302 Rev P1, and the submitted layout plan and block plan, received 09/12/2020.

GROUND;

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  At the expiration of a period 12 months from the date the installations are substantially completed, unless further permission has been granted, all works hereby approved shall be removed and the land restored to its former condition in accordance with a scheme of work to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 

GROUND;

In view of the temporary nature of the proposal and the identified harm to the historic environment in accordance with policies SP36 and HE03 of the Thanet Local Plan and paragraphs 127 and 196 of the NPPF. 

 4  Prior to the installation of any signage or information pertaining to the development, details of the size, location, materials and appearance of these shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. 

GROUND; 

To secure the proper development of the area and safeguard the historic environment in accordance with policies SP36 and HE03 of the Thanet Local Plan and paragraphs 127 and 196 of the NPPF.’

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

PROPOSAL: Retrospective application for variation of conditions 2 and 3 of planning consent FH/TH/19/1570 'Erection of single storey front extension with balcony to flat roof of extension' to allow change to external materials.

A statement from Mr Brown, in favour of the application was read out by the Legal Officer.

Councillor Rogers spoke as Ward Councillor.

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 following reason:

1  The development, by virtue of the colour and finish of the cladding to the extension and front facade, exacerbated by the dwelling’s prominent corner position and location in the road results in a visually intrusive, incongruous and discordant form of development, which is architecturally unrelated to the application property, is detrimental to the character and appearance of the area, and contrary to Policy QD02 of the Thanet Local Plan and paragraphs 127 and 130 of the National Planning Policy Framework’

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

Councillor Pat Moore left the meeting during consideration of this item.

PROPOSAL: Outline application for the erection of up to 214no. dwellings, cemetery expansion, and associated access, with all other matters reserved.

A statement from Mr Hodgson, in favour of the application was read out by the Legal Officer.

A statement from Mr and Mrs Portanier, objecting to the application was read out by the Legal Officer.

A statement from Ms Fairbrass, objecting to the application was read out by the Legal Officer.

A statement from Mr Murray, objecting to the application was read out by the Legal Officer.

Councillor Pugh spoke as Ward Councillor.

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 for approval  subject to the receipt of a legal agreement securing the required planning obligations as detailed in the report and the following conditions:

1  Approval of the details of the layout, scale and appearance of any buildings to be erected, 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  The proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application as amended by the revised site access plan numbered 8949-GA-001 Rev P5, and the revised highway mitigation works plan numbered 8949-GA-002 Rev B, received 13 March 2019; the revised parameter plan numbered 365_198_002 Rev B, received 1st February 2019; and the emergency access plan numbered 8949-SK-002 Rev B, received 31 October 2018.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 6  No development shall take place (including any ground works, site or vegetation clearance) until a method statement for has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The content of the method statement shall include the:

a) Purpose and objectives for the proposed  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4e

CouncillorRusiecki left the meeting during consideration of this item.

PROPOSAL: Part retrospective application for the variation of condition 2 for the approved planning permission for F/TH/20/0042 for the erection of 2No. two storey dwellings together with alterations to existing dwelling, including new roof structure to provide additional floor space to allow alterations to the design and scale of plot 3.

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

‘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 20.1557.PL08 Rev C, 20.1557.PL09 Rev C, 20.1557.PL10 Rev C, 20.1557.PL11 Rev B, 20.1557.PL12 Rev C received 12^th March 2020, and numbered  20.1557.PL03 Rev E, 20.1557.PL13 Rev I and, 20.1557.PL14 Rev H received 13 January 2021.

GROUND;

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  Plot 3 hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the submitted materials schedules numbered 20.1557.M01 Rev B and 20.1557.M02 Rev B received 26 March 2021 unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND

In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy QD02 of the Thanet Local Plan.

4  Prior to the construction of the external surfaces of Plot 2 hereby approved samples of the materials to be used 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 QD02 of the Thanet Local Plan.

5  The external materials and external finishes to be used in the extension and alterations to the existing dwelling 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 QD02 of the Thanet Local Plan.

6  No further alterations to the roofs, or extensions to the existing dwelling or approved dwellings hereby permitted, whether approved by the provisions of Schedule 2, Part 1, Classes A, B or C of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (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 safeguard the residential amenities currently enjoyed by the occupiers of nearby residential properties and the amenity of the future occupiers of the site in accordance with policies QD03 and QD04 of the Thanet Local Plan.

7  Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order), no windows or other openings  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4f