Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillor Hart.

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 19 June 2019, copy attached.

CouncillorAlbon proposed, the Vice Chairman seconded and Members AGREED that the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 19 June 2019.

The Planning Applications Manager outlined the following:

For schedule item 4C for Land West Of 33A Alexandra Road BROADSTAIRS Kent, prior to the production of the agenda the applicant submitted samples and a schedule of materials to the planning department, however current the proposed conditions do not make a reference to the schedule of materials. Therefore as a point of clarification, the recommendation from officer to defer and delegate the application for approval is amended, with condition 2 specifically amended to include the schedule of materials received on the 6th June 2019. For the avoidance of doubt, this application is being considered on the basis of the plans shown and referenced in the report.

PROPOSAL: Part retrospective excavation of land and installation of retaining bank

Speaking raising points of concern was Mr Brooks.

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  Within three months of the decision date, the proposed retaining bank, as shown on drawing numbered 01 and entitled 'Proposed Remedial Works to Land Excavation', the Structural Engineers Section drawing numbered P495/1 received 20 December 2018 and as detailed within the Structural Engineers Report Entitled 'P495 - Westgate. Site adjacent to 16 Station Road' received 18 April 2019 shall be installed and fully completed, and thereafter maintained. 

GROUND:

To secure the stability of the site and the adjoining land and structures in accordance with paragraph 170 and 179 of the National Planning Policy Framework.’”

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

PROPOSAL: Retrospective application for erection of single storey pitched roof porch to the front of the property

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Wright.

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 porch, by virtue of its height, scale, design, and poor relationship with the ground floor bay window, appears as an incongruous element which disrupts the uniform character and appearance of the frontage of properties in this part of St James Terrace contrary to the aims of saved policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan and paragraphs 127 and 130 of the National Planning Policy Framework.’”

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

PROPOSAL: Erection of 5no. 3-storey  4-bed dwellings

Speaking in favour of the application was Mr Evans.

Speaking raising points of concern was Mr Slotover.

Speaking under council procedure rule 20.1 was Councillor Bailey.

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

“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 19.1432.MB.PL101 Rev B (received 12/06/19), 19.1432.MB.PL104 Rev A (received 22/05/19), 19.1432.MB.PL105, 19.1432.MB.PL106 and 19.1432.MB.PL107. 

GROUND;

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  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.

 4  No infiltration of surface water drainage into the ground is permitted other than with the written consent of the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. 

GROUND;

To ensure that the development does not contribute to, or is not put at unacceptable risk from, or adversely affected by, unacceptable levels of water pollution caused by mobilised contaminants in line with paragraph 170 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

 5  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 the development 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) Size of delivery vehicles (this is likely to be restricted)

(g) Access arrangements for construction vehicles 

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.

 6  ...  view the full minutes text for item 477.

PROPOSAL: Erection of 5No. two storey 4 bed detached dwellings including access and parking.

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

“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 4502-AX01 Rev C (received 22.05.19), 4502-AX02 Rev C (received 22.05.19), 4502-PD-01 Rev A (received 08/05/19), 4502-PD-02 Rev A (received 08/05/19), 4502-PD-03 Rev A (received 08/05/19), 4502-PD-04 Rev A (received 08/05/19), 4502-PD-05 Rev A (received 08/05/19), 4502-PD-06 Rev A (received 08/05/19), 4502-PD-07 Rev A (received 08/05/19) and 19-075_SKC01 Rev A. 

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 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  The area shown on the approved plan numbered 4502-AX01 Rev C for vehicle parking and manoeuvring areas, shall be kept available for such use at all times and such land and access thereto shall be provided prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted.

GROUND;

Development without adequate provision for the parking or turning of vehicles is likely to lead to parking inconvenient to other road users and detrimental to amenity and in pursuance of policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 5  Prior to the first occupation of the development, the secure cycle parking facilities, as shown on approved drawing no. 4502-AX01 Rev C shall be provided and thereafter maintained.

GROUND;

In the interests of promoting increased cycling in accordance with policy TR12 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  Prior to the first use of the site hereby permitted the vehicular access approved and associated vehicle crossing point onto the highway, as shown on the shown on the approved plan should be complete.

GROUND;

In the interests of highway safety.

 8  Prior to the first occupation hereby approved visibility splays as shown on the approved plan with no obstructions over 0.6m above carriageway level within the splays, which shall thereafter be maintained. 

GROUND;

In the interest of highway safety.

 9  Prior to the commencement of any development on site details to include the following shall be submitted to and approved by the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 478.

PROPOSAL: Erection of 5No two storey detached dwellings with associated access and parking following demolition of existing dwelling.

Speaking in favour of the application was Mr Hume.

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Rogers.

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

“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 development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings numbered 23541A_002 Rev B, 23541A_003 Rev C, 23541A_099 Rev A, 23541A_100 Rev D, 23541A_101 Rev B, 23541A_102 Rev A, 23541A_103 Rev B, 23541A_104 Rev A, 23541A_200 Rev D, 23541A_201 Rev A, 23541A_202 Rev A, 23541A_301 Rev A, 23541A_300 Rev C, 

GROUND;

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  No development shall take place on any external surface of the development hereby approved until details of the type, colour and texture of all materials to be used for the external surfaces of the buildings 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 the first occupation of the development hereby approved,  full details of both hard and soft landscape works, to include 

• species, size and location of new trees, shrubs, hedges and grassed areas to be planted.
• the treatment proposed for all hard surfaced areas beyond the limits of the highway.
• 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  A landscape management plan (including long term design objectives), management responsibilities and maintenance schedules for all landscape areas, other than small, privately owned, domestic gardens, shall be submitted  ...  view the full minutes text for item 479.

PROPOSAL: Erection of 1No two storey 4-bed dwelling with associated parking following demolition of existing hall

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

“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 PR/2162/PD/01 Revision D, PR/2162/PD/02 Revision D, PR/2162/PD/03 Revision D and PR/2162/PD/04 all received on the 6th June 2019. 

GROUND;

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  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

 4  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.’”