Agenda and minutes

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

Contact: Emily Kennedy - (01843) 577046 

Items
No. Item

434.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Councillors: J Fairbrass, Connor and Buckley.

 

435.

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.

436.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meetings held on 20 February 2019 and 26 February 2019.

437.

Meeting of the Planning Committee on 20th February 2019 pdf icon PDF 139 KB

Minutes:

The Vice Chairman proposed, Councillor Tomlinson seconded and Members AGREED that the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 20February 2019 be approved and signed by the Chairman.

 

438.

Meeting of the Planning Committee on 26th February 2019 pdf icon PDF 138 KB

Minutes:

The Vice Chairman proposed, Councillor D Saunders seconded and Members AGREED that the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 26February 2019 be approved and signed by the Chairman.

 

439.

Schedule of Planning Applications pdf icon PDF 103 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.

440.

A01 - FH/TH/19/0102 - 28 Southwood Road, Ramsgate pdf icon PDF 35 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Retrospective application for the erection of decking to rear

 

Speaking raising points of concern was Mrs Wilson.

 

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 approved shall be in accordance with the submitted drawing numbered 229-4 received 28 January 2019.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.’”

 

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

 

441.

R02 - L/TH/18/1568 - 8 Belmont House, 2B Pegwell Road, Ramsgate pdf icon PDF 163 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Erection of first floor balcony with railings together with installation of two french doors to front elevation

 

Speaking in favour of the application was Ms Banks.

 

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Rogers.

 

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 proposed balcony together with the structural works to install it would result in substantial alterations to the historic layout and character of the building, detracting from the understanding of the structure and its features. The proposed works would therefore result in significant harm to the historic and architectural importance of the grade II listed building, which is not outweighed by the public benefits of the development, contrary to paragraphs 131, 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 Tomlinson and seconded by Councillor Ashbee:

 

“That the application be APPROVED as the balcony would not harm the historic or architectural interest and significance of the listed building”.

 

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

 

 

442.

R03 - OL/TH/18/1348 - Land Adjacent Pouces, Manston Road, Minster pdf icon PDF 196 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Outline Application for the erection of 5no. dwellings including layout and scale

 

Speaking in favour of the application was Mr Brown.

 

Speaking under council procedure rule 20.1 was Councillor Wright.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

443.

R04 - F/TH/18/1678 - 52 Station Road, Westgate On Sea pdf icon PDF 122 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Change of use of basement to 1no. 1-bed self-contained flat

 

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Bambridge.

 

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

 

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

 

‘That the application be REFUSED for the following reason:

 

1  The sites 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 proposed lightwells by virtue of their siting, materials and appearance would result in an incongruous, uncharacteristic and intrusive feature within the street scene, which would not relate to the uniform character and appearance within this part of the Westgate-On-Sea Conservation Area resulting in an alien feature at odds with the surrounding character and appearance of the locality. The proposed development will therefore result in less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding Conservation Area, which is not considered to be outweighed by a public benefit, and is therefore contrary to Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan and paragraphs 127, 130, 192, 193 and 196 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

 2  The proposed change of use of the basement to a self-contained flat would provide an unacceptable standard of residential accommodation for its future occupiers, by virtue of the layout, ensuing levels of natural light and ventilation to the unit, and outlook from the unit.  The proposal would also result in a residential unit of limited size, which fails to meet the minimum national space standards as set out within Draft Local Plan Policies QD03 and QD04 and the Council's Supplementary Planning Guidance on Conversion to Flats. The proposal is therefore considered to be contrary to Policy D1 of the Local Plan, Draft Local Plan Policies QD03 and QD04, and paragraph 127 of the National Planning Policy Framework, which seeks to secure high quality design and a high standard of amenity for all future occupants of development.

 

 3  The proposed development will result in increased recreational pressure on the Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay Special Protection Area (SPA), and Sandwich Bay and Hacklinge Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and in the absence of an acceptable form of mitigation to relieve the pressure, the proposed development would be contrary to paragraph 118 of the NPPF and the Habitats Directive.

 

 4  An acoustic assessment has not been submitted, and therefore the application has failed to demonstrate that there would not be significant harm to the living conditions of future occupiers as a result of the proximity to and relationship with the commercial premises above, and the adjacent railway, contrary to Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan and paragraph 127 of the NPPF.’”

 

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

 

444.

D05 - F/TH/18/056 - Land On The West Side Of Nash Court Road, Margate pdf icon PDF 209 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Erection of 10No 3 and 4 Bedroom Houses with associated parking

 

Speaking in favour of the application was Mr Brown.

 

Speaking raising points of concern was Mr Dickman.

 

Speaking raising points of concern was Mr Sampson

 

Speaking raising points of concern was Mr Mitchell.

 

It was proposed by the Vice Chairman, seconded by Councillor D Saunders:

 

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

 

‘To DEFER & DELEGATE for approval to officers subject 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 32-A (received 16/08/18), 31-A (received 16/08/18), 30-A (received 16/08/19),  29-A (received 16/08/18), 28-A (received 16/08/18), 27-A (received 16/08/18), 26-A (received 16/08/18), 25-A (16/08/18), 24-A (received 16/08/18), 23-A (received 16/08/18), 22-A (16/08/18), 21-C (received 19/07/18), 20-C (received 19/07/18), EMC-2018-024-02 Rev 01 (received 16/08/18), EMC-2018-024-03 Rev 01 (received 16/08/18), EMC-2018-024-04 Rev 01 (received 16/08/18), EMC-2018-024-05 Rev 01 (received 16/08/18), EMC-2018-024-06 Rev 01 (received 16/08/18), EMC-2018-024-07 Rev 01 (received 16/08/18), EMC-2018-024-08 Rev 02 (received 28/11/18),

 

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, in accordance with the advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

 4  The development shall not be brought into use until a scheme for the provision of 1 Electric Vehicle Charging point per residential property with dedicated parking or 1 charging point per 10 spaces (unallocated parking) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme.

 

GROUND:

In the interest of air quality and amenity in accordance with EP5 of the Thanet Local Plan and paragraph 18 of the NPPF.

 

 5  No development approved by this planning permission shall commence until a remediation strategy to deal with the risks associated with contamination of the site has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. This strategy will include the following components:

 

1. A site investigation scheme, based on the submitted Soitec report to provide information for a detailed assessment of the risk to all receptors that may be affected, including those off site.

 

2. The results of the site investigation and the detailed risk assessment referred to in (2) and, based on these, an options appraisal and remediation strategy giving full details of the remediation measures required and how  ...  view the full minutes text for item 444.

445.

D06 - OL/TH/17/1657 - Beerlings Farm, Haine Road, Ramsgate pdf icon PDF 264 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Outline application for the erection of 14no. dwellings, and the change of use, conversion and extension of existing buildings to 3no. dwellings, with consideration of access, layout and scale

 

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

 

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

 

‘To DEFER & DELEGATE for approval to officers subject 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 115 Rev A and 100 Rev E, received 06 February 2019.

 

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;

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

 

GROUND:

To ensure  ...  view the full minutes text for item 445.

446.

D07 - OL/TH/18/1569 - 158 High Street, Garlinge, Margate pdf icon PDF 147 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Outline application for the erection of two detached dwellings including associated parking and access with all other matters reserved

 

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

 

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

 

‘To DEFER & DELEGATE for approval to officers subject 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  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, in accordance with the advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

 6  If, during development, significant contamination is suspected or found to be present at the site, then works shall cease, and this contamination shall be fully assessed and an appropriate remediation scheme agreed with the Local Planning Authority. The approved works shall be implemented within a timetable agreed by the Local Planning Authority and shall be of such a nature as to render harmless the identified contamination given the proposed end use of the site and surrounding environment, including controlled waters.  Prior to first occupation/use and following completion of approved measures, a verification report shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval.

 

GROUND:

To ensure that the proposed development will not cause harm to human health or pollution of the environment, in accordance with DEFRA and Environment Agency document Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination (Contamination Report 11) and National Planning Policy Framework.

 

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447.

NM/TH/19/0199 - Application for a Non-material amendment to Planning Permission F/TH/16/1716 – Garage Block, 108 & 110 Clements Road, Ramsgate pdf icon PDF 163 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

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

 

“To approve the application in accordance with the officer recommendation”.

 

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