Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Dellar for whom Councillor Grove was present as substitute, and Councillor Matterface for whom Councillor Constantine was present as a substitute.

There were no declarations of interest.

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 14 February 2018, copy attached.

It was proposed by the Councillor Buckley, seconded by Councillor Tomlinson and AGREED that the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 14 February 2018 be approved and signed by the Chairman.

PROPOSAL: Erection of 2 No. 4-bed semi-detached dwellings.

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 shown on drawing numbered 17.1116.AE.PL03, 17.1116.AE.PL04, 17.1116.AE.PL05 and 17.1116.AE.PL06.  

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  No development shall take place on any external surface of the development hereby permitted until details of the type, colour and texture of all materials to be used for the external surfaces of the dwellings have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

GROUND:

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

 4  Prior to first occupation of the development hereby permitted, details of location, type and height the boundary treatments, which shall be erected delineating the private gardens of the approved dwellings, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of either approved dwelling.

GROUND:

To ensure that the development is compatible with the amenities of the locality in accordance with the NPPF.

 5  No further roof alterations whether approved by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 Class B or C of Part 1 Schedule 2 (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.

 6  The development hereby approved shall incorporate a bound surface material for the first 5 metres of the access from the edge of the highway.

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

 7  No development shall commence on site until full details of the surface water drainage arrangements have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The drainage details shall be constructed as approved before any part of the development hereby permitted is brought into use.

GROUND:

To ensure that there is a satisfactory means of drainage in accordance with the NPPF.

 8  The first floor windows in the rear elevation of the dwellings hereby approved (as shown on drawing numbered 17.1116.AE.PL05) shall be provided and maintained with level 5 obscure glass or equivalent.

GROUND:

To safeguard the privacy and amenities currently enjoyed by  ...  view the full minutes text for item 301.

PROPOSAL: Change of use of church and dwelling to Offices (Use Class A2) together with cladding to front elevation and alterations to fenestration.

Speaking in favour was Mr Barr.

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Bambridge.

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 reasons:

1  The applicant has failed to satisfactorily demonstrate that the community use is no longer needed in the area, or that suitably located alternative accommodation for community use will be provided, and as such the development is contrary to Thanet Local Plan Policy CF1 and paragraph 70 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

 2  The applicant has failed to provide an assessment of the availability and suitability of sites in the main town centres or edge of centre locations and the application is, therefore, contrary to the provisions of paragraph 24 of the National Planning Policy Framework which requires a sequential approach in site selection for main town centre uses to ensure the viability and vitality of town centres.’”

Following debate, the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman withdrew the motion.

Then, it was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by the Vice-Chairman:

“That the application be DEFERRED AND RETURNED to a future Committee meeting for receipt of additional information from the applicant in relation to the two reasons for refusal”

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

PROPOSAL: Replacement of existing timber windows with white UPVC windows.

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Bambridge.

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 site lies within the Westgate-On-Sea Conservation Area, and it is the duty of the Council, as the Local Planning Authority to pay special attention to the desirability of preserving and enhancing its character and appearance. The replacement of the 16no. ground floor and first floor windows with UPVC will result in the loss of uniquely traditional timber windows and materials from a building that is prominently located within the Conservation Area, resulting in an inappropriate and visually intrusive form of development, detracting from the special character and appearance of the Conservation Area. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan and paragraphs 17, 64, 132 and 134 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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

Then, it was proposed by Councillor D Saunders and seconded by Councillor Tomlinson:

That the application be APPROVED for the following reason:

“That there were existing UPVC windows within the property and that the replacement windows at the lower level should be in keeping with style of the windows to be replaced.  These would therefore be in keeping with the character of the existing building, and would protect and preserve the character of the conversation area. “

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

PROPOSAL: Application for outline planning permission for 100no. dwellings with creation of access on to Haine Road, and all other matters reserved, on land at and adjoining St Stephens Bungalow.

Speaking in favour was Mr Burke.

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

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

‘To DEFER & DELEGATE for approval subject to receipt of Section 106 agreement securing required planning obligations and the following 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  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings numbered 618/205C, 618/206C, 618/207A, and 618/208, received 12 January 2018.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 6  No development shall take place until the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, has secured the implementation of:

(i)  archaeological field evaluation works in accordance with a specification and written timetable which has first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority; and

(ii)  following on from the evaluation, any safeguarding measures to ensure preservation in situ of important archaeological remains and/or further archaeological investigation and recording in accordance with a specification and timetable 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 advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 7  Prior to the commencement of development hereby permitted (including site clearance):

(i)  A presence/absence reptile survey shall be carried out on site and submitted to and approved in writing by the Local  ...  view the full minutes text for item 305.

PROPOSAL: Outline planning application for the erection of 22 dwellings including access.

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

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

‘To DEFER & DELEGATE for approval subject to receipt of Section 106 agreement securing required planning obligations and the following conditions

1  Approval of the details of the appearance, layout and scale of any buildings to be erected and the landscaping of the site, (herein 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 the 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  Details pursuant to condition 1 shall include full details of the enhancements to the pedestrian link with Esmonde Drive and Manston Road.  These shall be implemented prior to the occupation of the units hereby approved and thereafter permanently retained.  

GROUND:

In the interests of sustainability and the integration of the development into the surrounding area.  

 6  Details pursuant to condition 1 shall include full details (in the form of scaled plans and / or written specifications) to illustrate the following: -

i) Parking provision in accordance with adopted standard.

ii) Turning areas

iii) secure, covered cycle parking facilities

The scheme shall be implemented as approved prior to the first occupation of the units hereby approved.

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety

 7  The development hereby approved shall incorporate bound surface materials for the first 5 metres of any access from the edge of the highway.  

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

 8  Details pursuant to condition 1 (in the form of scaled plans and/or written specifications) shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following; proposed roads, footways, footpaths, verges, junctions, sewers, retaining walls, service routes, vehicle overhang margins, embankments, accesses, carriageway gradients, driveway gradients and street furniture.  

The development shall be laid out and constructed in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby permitted.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 306.