Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillor Messenger, Councillor Dawson (substitute for Councillor Messenger), Councillor Taylor for whom Councillor Jaye-Jones was present.

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 16 May 2018, copy attached.

It was proposed by the Councillor Tomlinson, seconded by Councillor J Fairbrass and AGREED that the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 16 May 2018 be approved and signed by the Chairman.

PROPOSAL:Erection of a three-storey building containing 2 no. 1 bed, 2 no. 2 bed and 3 no. 3 bed apartments.

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Rogers.

Also speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Townend.

It was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Councillor Tomlinson:

“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 004B, 005B, 007B and 008A received on 12th April 2018 and dated 006 Rev C received on 13th April

GROUND;

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  Prior to the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby approved samples of the bricks and cladding, and details of the windows, to be used in the construction of the development, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved samples and details.

GROUND;

In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policies D1 and D7 of the Thanet Local Plan

 4  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, full details of both hard and soft landscape works, to include

  o species, size and location of new trees, shrubs, hedges and grassed areas to be planted

  o the treatment proposed for all hard surfaced areas beyond the limits of the highway

  o walls, fences, other means of enclosure proposed

shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND;

In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and to adequately integrate the development into the environment in accordance with Policies D1 and D2 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.

GROUND;

In the interests of the visual amenities of the area in accordance with Policies D1 and D2 of the Thanet Local Plan

 6  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved,  full details of the green roof shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 335.

PROPOSAL: Change of use to 9 No 2-bed flats, including the demolition of single storey extensions to the front and rear, and reconstruction of bays to the front together with alterations to fenestration to all elevations comprising of timber to front and UPVC to sides and rear, insertion of 2No. rooflights, erection of front boundary wall, erection of wheelchair charging unit, and bike store to rear , ramps to front and rear and painted render finish to front bays

Speaking under council procedure rule 20.1 was Councillor Game.

It was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Councillor Tomlinson:

“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 and the plans numbered/titled PL.301 received by the Local Planning Authority on 22nd February 2018, Technical Information for Linear Casement Windows received by the Local Planning Authority on 13th March 2018, PL.103 Rev A, PL.201 Rev F received by the Local Planning Authority on 28th March 2018, PL.102 Rev I, PL.203 Rev G, PL.204 Rev D, PL.401 Rev C received by the Local Planning Authority on 3rd April 2018, PL.205 Rev F, PL.206 Rev F & PL.207 Rev D received by the Local Planning Authority on 5th April 2018.

GROUND;

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted, the openings within the side elevations identified on the elevation plans numbered PL.205 Rev F, PL.206 Rev F & PL.207 Rev D received by the Local Planning Authority on 5th April 2018 shall be provided and maintained with obscure glazing and restrictors to prevent opening below 1.7m from finished floor level.

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 and the National Planning Policy Framework.

 4  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted, the cycle store shown on the plans numbered PL.102 Rev I received by the Local Planning Authority on 3rd April 2018 and the plan numbered PL.206 Rev F received by the Local Planning Authority on 5th April 2018 shall be provided and thereafter permanently retained.

GROUND;

In the interests of highway safety.

 5  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted, the location identified for refuse storage at the front of the property as shown on the plans numbered PL.102 Rev I & PL.203 Rev G received by the Local Planning Authority on 3rd April 2018  shall be made available and thereafter permanently retained for this use.

GROUND;

In the interests of highway safety.’”

Further to debate, the motion was put  ...  view the full minutes text for item 336.

PROPOSAL: Erection of a 4 storey building to facilitate the creation of 4No 1 bedroom and 1No 2 bedroom flats along with 1no commercial unit on the ground floor

It was proposed by Councillor Tomlinson, seconded by Councillor K Coleman-Cooke 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 proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application as amended by the revised drawings numbered P200, P201, P202, P100, P101 and P203 all received 01/05/18.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  Prior the construction of the external surfaces of the development 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 details.

GROUND:

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

 4  All new window and door openings shall be set within a reveal of not less than 100mm

GROUND:

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

 5  No development shall take place until the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written specification and timetable which has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

To ensure that features of archaeological interest are properly examined and recorded.

 6  Windows at first and second floor of the building hereby approved shall be glazed with triple glazing and have acoustically treated trickle vents which shall be maintained for the lifetime of the development.

GROUND:

In the interests of residential amenity and in pursuance of policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan

 7  The rear bedroom window of flat 1 on the first floor shown on plan numbered P100 received 1^st May 2018 shall be fixed non-opening windows. The flat shall include mechanical ventilation to allow for adequate ventilation, details of which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupation of flat 1. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

GROUND;

In the interests of the residential amenities of the occupiers of surrounding dwellings in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 8  Prior to the first occupation of the site, the external doors to the bin store shall be fitted with slow closure devices. The slow closure devices shall thereafter be retained

GROUND;

In the interests of the residential amenities of the occupiers  ...  view the full minutes text for item 337.

PROPOSAL: Erection of extensions to enlarge existing medical centre to provide medical and community facilities comprising a two storey extension to front of existing building with alterations to entrance, a two-storey extension to eastern end of building with plant room within roof, installation of solar panels to roof slopes and creation of new pedestrian and vehicular access, together with 46 parking spaces to front and rear and use of adjacent land for the provision of an additional 54 spaces, with associated structures, enclosures and landscaping.

Speaking in favour of the application was Dr Martin.

It was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Councillor Tomlinson:

“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 3636.PL.202 Rev B, 3636.PL.103 Rev C,, 3636.PL.105 Rev A, received 7 March 2018,, 3636.EX.00 Rev B, 3636.PL.001 Rev B, 3636.PL.100 Rev F,, 3636.PL.101 Rev D, 3636.PL.102 Rev D, 3636.PL.201 Rev B,, 3636.PL.301 Rev B, 3636.PL.401 Rev A and 3636.PL.402, received 25 April 2018.

GROUND;

To secure the proper development of the area.

3    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

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) Provision of wheel washing facilities

(e) Temporary traffic management / signage

(f) Measures to control noise affecting nearby residents

(g) Dust control measures

GROUND;

In the interests of highway safety and neighbouring amenity, in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

 5    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.

6    The development hereby permitted shall be provided in accordance with the phasing plans numbered 3636.PH.01, 3636.PH.02A, 3636.PH.03A, 3636.PH.04, 3636.PH.05, with the parking provision within phase 5 to be completed and made available for use in accordance with the approved plan numbered 3636.PL.100 Rev F, and thereafter maintained.

GROUND;

Development without adequate provision for the parking or turning of vehicles is likely to lead to parking inconvenient to other  ...  view the full minutes text for item 337a

PROPOSAL: Erection single storey side and rear extension alteration to roof from hip to gable at rear with glazed gable end to facilitate loft conversion

Speaking in favour of the application was Ms Downing.

It was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Councillor Tomlinson:

“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 18/288/JG/PL01 Rev A and 18/288/JG/PL02 Rev A and dated 23rd April 2018.

GROUND;

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  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.’”

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

PROPOSAL: Alterations to roof including hip to gables and increase in ridge height to allow loft conversion

Speaking in favour of the application was Mr Masoura.

Speaking raising points of concern was Mr Smith.

Speaking as town councillor was Councillor Binks.

It was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Councillor Tomlinson:

“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 011 received 12th March 2018 and dated 05 received 16th April 2018, 07G received 10th May 2018, 08G received 10th May 2018,010G received 10th May 2018.

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 extension(s) 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

Following debate, the Chairman and Councillor Tomlinson WITHDREW the motion.

Then, it was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Councillor Tomlinson:

“THAT Members conduct a SITE VISIT in order to assess the situation.”

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

PROPOSAL: Erection of 1No detached two bedroomed bungalow, with associated access, landscaping and parking

It was proposed by Councillor Tomlinson, seconded by Councillor K Coleman-Cooke 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 drawing numbered 233-PLN-201 Rev D received 30 April 2018.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  Prior the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby approved details 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 details.

GROUND:

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

 4  Existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows identified for retention within the development site or existing trees growing on an adjacent site, where excavations, changes to land levels or underground works are within the crown spread, shall be protected in accordance with BS 5837  2005 using the following protective fence specification - o Chestnut paling fence 1.2m in height, to BS 1722 part 4, securely mounted on 1.7m x 7cm x  7.5cm timber posts driven firmly into the ground.  The fence shall be erected below the outer most limit of the branch spread or at a distance equal to half the height of the tree, whichever is the furthest from the tree, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The protective fencing shall be erected before the works hereby approved or any site clearance work commences, and shall thereafter be maintained until the development has been completed. At no time during the site works shall building materials, machinery, waste, chemicals, stored or piled soil, fires or vehicles be allowed within the protective fenced area. Nothing shall be attached or fixed to any part of a retained tree and it should not be used as an anchor point. There shall be no change in the original soil level, nor trenches excavated within the protective fenced area.

GROUND;

To protect existing trees and to adequately integrate the development into the environment, in accordance with Thanet Local Plan Policies D1 and D2.

 5  All excavations within the existing spread of the trees to be retained shall be carried out manually; using only hand held tools and any roots exposed thereby shall be bridged over in the construction of the foundations.

GROUND;

To protect existing trees and to adequately integrate the development into the environment, in accordance with Thanet Local Plan Policies D1 and D2.

 6  All hard and soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved  ...  view the full minutes text for item 340.

PROPOSAL: Erection of 1No  4 bedroom detached dwelling

It was proposed by Councillor Tomlinson, seconded by Councillor K Coleman-Cooke 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 proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application as amended by the revised drawings numbered:

001 (received 08/03/18)

002A (received 24/05/18)

003 (received 08/03/18)

004B (received 24/05/18)

008B (received 24/05/18)

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved pedestrian visibility splays of 2metres by 2metres behind the footway on both sides of the dwelling access with no obstructions over 0.6m above footway level shall be provided and thereafter maintained.

GROUND:

In the interest of highway safety.

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

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

 5  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 dwelling 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.

 6  No development shall take place until the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written specification and timetable which has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.

Ground:

To ensure that features of archaeological interest are properly examined and recorded.

 7  The dwelling hereby approved shall be so constructed as to provide a minimum sound attenuation of not less than 20db average over the frequency range 100 to 3150Hz against the external noise from aircraft to which they are likely to be exposed.

GROUND: 

To protect the residential amenities of the future occupiers of the development, in accordance with Thanet Local Plan Policies EP7 and EP8.

 8  Prior to the first occupation of development hereby approved, full details of both hard and soft landscape works, to include:

o  species, size and location of new trees, shrubs, hedges and grassed areas to be planted

o  the treatment proposed for all hard surfaced areas beyond the limits of the highway

o  walls, fences, other means of enclosure proposed

shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and to adequately  ...  view the full minutes text for item 341.

PROPOSAL: Erection of a flood defence wall, improvements to existing sea wall, raising of ground levels and installation of flood gate together with extension of groyne.

It was proposed by Councillor Tomlinson, seconded by Councillor K Coleman-Cooke 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 proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application as amended by the revised drawings numbered 3600_505 received 05 February 2018, 3600_105, 3600_404, 3600_409, 3600_410, 3600_411 and 3600_604 received 28 February 2018, 3600_700 and 3600_701 received 01 March 2018, 3600_104, 3600_400, 3600_402, 3600_402a and 3600_406 received 15 May 2018 and 3600_414 received 23 May 2018.

GROUND

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  No development shall take place until a Construction Environmental Management Plan, which shall include the following details:

o  timing/programme of works of construction

o  mitigation for the construction phase of the development including, noise, dust and lighting control measures, pollution incident control and site contact details.

o  traffic movements to and from the site and any necessary traffic management measures

o  areas for parking, loading, turning and unloading by site personnel, visitors and delivery vehicles

o  wheel washing facilities

has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

GROUND:

To ensure pollution prevention measures are in place for all potentially polluting activities during construction in accordance within National Planning Policy Framework paragraph 109 and in the interests of highway safety

 4  The development shall take place in the spring and summer months (April through to September) and avoiding work one hour either side of high tide in order to prevent disturbance to the Golden Plover and Turnstone which are Special Protected Area bird species.

GROUND:

In the interests of the essential protection of internationally important roosting birds in accordance with the advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 5  The groyne extension and ramp hereby approved shall be finished using a roughened surface as agreed by the applicant in correspondence dated 28 March 2018.

GROUND;

In the interests of biodiversity conservation and enhancement in accordance with the advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.’”

PROPOSAL: Change of use of church and dwelling to Offices (Use Class B1) together with cladding to front elevation and alterations to fenestration

Councillor Jaye-Jones left the Chamber.

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Bambridge.

It was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Councillor Tomlinson:

“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  No assessment has been made of the availability and suitability of sites in the main town centres, edge of centre locations or other out of centre sites 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.’”

Further to debate, the motion was declared LOST.

Then, it was proposed by Councillor Ashbee and seconded by Councillor Tomlinson:

That the application be APPROVED for the following reason:

“That the economic benefits outweigh the policy objections to the loss of the community facility and the provision of a town centre use in this location.”

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

Councillor Jaye-Jones returned to the Chamber.

PROPOSAL: Outline application for the erection of 13no. houses (and retention of existing dwelling), with consideration of access on to Spratling Lane, with all other matters reserved

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

Speaking raising points of concern was Ms Hayfield.

It was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Councillor Tomlinson:

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

‘To DEFER & DELEGATE for approval to officers subject to receipt of a legal 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 proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application as amended by the revised drawings numbered no. 8422M/03 Rev A, received 23 May 2017, and dated no.SF/DB/12/1d, received 31 July 2017,, and plan titled 'revised layout plan', received 31 July 2017, (for the approval of the location of the access only).

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 a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written specification and timetable which has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND;

To ensure that features of archaeological interest are properly examined and recorded.

 7  No works shall take place until the off-site highway works as shown on approved drawing no. 8422M/03 Rev A, received 23 May 2017, and approved drawing no.SF/DB/12/1d, received 31 July 2017, have been completed.

GROUND;

In the interests of highway safety.

 8  Prior to the first occupation of the development permitted, visibility splays of 40 metres (west) x 2.4  ...  view the full minutes text for item 344.