Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillor Dennis and Councillor Garner for whom Cllr Wing was present.

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

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 18 November 2020, copy attached.

Councillor Albon proposed, Councillor Coleman-Cooke seconded and Members AGREED that the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 18 November 2020 be approved.

To consider the report of the Director of Community Services, copy attached for Members of the Committee.

PROPOSAL: Change of use from single dwelling to a house in multiple

occupation for up to 4 people (Use Class C4).

A statement from Mr Elvidge, in favour of the application was read out by an

Officer.

Iain Livingstone, Planning Applications Manager, presented the report.

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 amended by the revised drawings numbered 20/476/JG/PL01 REV A received 04 December 2020.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

3 No more than four persons shall occupy the property as principal or main residence at any one time.

GROUND:

In the interests of neighbouring amenity, in accordance with Policy HO19 of the Thanet Local Plan.

4 Prior to the first occupation of the development, the secure cycle parking facilities, as shown on approved drawing no. 20/476/JG/PL01 REV A received 04 December 2020. shall be provided and thereafter maintained.

GROUND:

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

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

PROPOSAL: Change of use from a church (Use class F1) to a shop (Use

Class E) for a temporary period of 12 months.

It was proposed by Cllr Albon, seconded by Cllr Paul Moore and AGREED that:

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

That the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1 At the expiration of a period 12 Months from the date of this decision; unless further permission has been granted, the use of the property as a shop (Use Class E) shall cease.

GROUND:

In view of the temporary nature of the proposal.

2 The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings numbered Site Location Plan received 28 August 2020 and the Block, Plan received 03 September 2020.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

3 The use of the premises hereby approved shall not be used other than between the hours of 0900-1700 Monday to Friday and 1000-1400 Saturday.

GROUND:

To safeguard the residential amenities currently enjoyed by the occupiers of nearby residential properties in accordance with Policy QD03 of the Thanet Local Plan.”

PROPOSAL: Erection of a single storey rear extension.

This application was called to be discussed by councillors. Iain Livingstone, Planning Applications Manager, presented the report.

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 elevations, sections and floor plans received 19 October, 2020.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

3 The external materials and external finishes to be used in the erection of the

extension 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.”

This motion was put to the vote and declared CARRIED.