Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillor Boyd who was substituted by Councillor Huxley; Councillor Rattigan who was substituted by Councillor Towning; Councillor Wing who was substituted by Councillor Munns and Councillor Dennis.

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 16 August 2023, copy attached.

Councillor Albon proposed, Councillor Bayford seconded and Members agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 16 August 2023 be approved as a correct record.

PROPOSAL: Erection of two storey front and rear extensions together with 4 roof lights, front flat roof porch and first floor rear balcony and alterations to fenestration and materials

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

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

That Members confirm that they would have granted planning permission for the application under reference FH/TH/23/0138 subject to safeguarding conditions at Annex 1, thereby raising no objection to the non-determination appeal APP/Z2260/W/23/3322220.

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

To consider the report of the Director of Place, 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.

The Chair informed Committee Members that any site visits would take place on the morning of 6 October 2023.

PROPOSAL: Erection of a warehouse building for storage and distribution purposes (Use Class B8), provision of associated vehicle parking and change of use of adjoining land to a trailer park to facilitate relocation of existing trailer park.

It was proposed by Councillor Albon and seconded by Councillor Rusiecki:

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 approved drawings numbered 002 Revision B (received 17/11/22), 003 Revision B (received 17/11/22), 004, 005, 006, 007 (received 26/09/22), 008 (received 08/08/23) and 5947-LLB-ZZ-ZZ-DR-L-0001 Rev P02.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

3)  Prior to the erection of the external faces of the development hereby approved, details and manufacturer's specification of the external materials 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.

GROUND:

In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy QD02 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.  Any temporary traffic management / signage

f.  Access arrangements

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety and neighbouring amenity, in accordance with Policy QD03 of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice contained within the NPPF.

5)  The development hereby permitted shall incorporate measures to prevent the discharge of surface water onto the highway.

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety, in accordance with the advice contained within the NPPF.

6)  The area shown on the approved drawings numbered 002 Revision B (received 17/11/22) for vehicle parking and manoeuvring areas for the trailer park area, shall be kept available for such use at all times and such land and access thereto shall be provided prior to the first use of the trailer park hereby permitted.

GROUND:

To provide satisfactory off street parking for vehicles in accordance with Policy TP06 of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice contained within the NPPF

7)  Prior to the first occupation of the warehouse hereby approved the car parking spaces to serve the development hereby approved shall be laid out as shown on the approved proposed site plan 002 Revision B (received 17/11/22) and shall be retained free from  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5a

PROPOSAL: Erection of single storey building comprising 3no. mixed use retail/cafe units (Use Classe E), provision of 2no. lorry bays and parking, together with associated landscaping.

It was proposed by Councillor Albon and seconded by Councillor Rusiecki:

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 plan numbered 1068-1a, received 09 June 2023; 23051/02 Rev A, and 23051/11 Rev A, received 04 August 2023; and 1068-3A Rev B, received 22 March 2023.

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 Policy SE03 of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice contained within the 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 protect vulnerable groundwater resources in accordance with Policy SE04 of the Thanet Local Plan, and the advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

5.  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, shall secure the implementation of a watching brief to be undertaken by an archaeologist approved by the Local Planning Authority so that the excavation is observed and items of interest and finds are recorded. The watching brief shall be in accordance with the Archaeological Strip, Map and Sample Excavation Report, Compiled by Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd, Dated October 2022.

GROUND:

To ensure that features of archaeological interest are properly examined and recorded in accordance with Policy HE01 of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

6.  Prior to the first use of the development hereby approved, full details of both hard and soft landscape works, to include:

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PROPOSAL: Two storey extension at existing roof level to provide 6 no. flats.

Mr Munnelly spoke in favour of the application.

Mr Mitchell spoke against the application.

Cllr. Whitehead spoke under Council Rule 20.1.

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

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

That the application be deferred and delegated to officers for approval subject to the submission of a signed unilateral undertaking securing the SPA contribution, and the following safeguarding 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 drawing numbered 0543-PL_1102 received 14 February 2023 and drawings numbered 0543-PL_1104 Rev B received 9 June 2023, 0543-PL_1301 Rev B, 0543- PL_1300 Rev B, 0543-PL_1200 Rev C, 0543-PL_1103 Rev C, 543-PL 1100 Rev A and 0543-PL 1101 Rev A, received 14 July 2023.

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 as detailed on drawing numbered 0543-PL-1200-Rev C, received 14 July 2023.

GROUND:

In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy QD02 of the Thanet Local Plan.

4.  The refuse storage facilities as specified upon the approved drawing numbered 0543-PL 1100 Rev A and received on 14 February 2023 shall be provided prior to the first occupation of the flats hereby approved and shall be kept available for that use at all times.

GROUND:

In the interests of the residential amenity of future occupiers of the flats in accordance with Policy QD03 of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice contained within the NPPF.

5.  Prior to the first occupation of the flats hereby approved, the secure cycle parking facilities, as shown on approved drawing numbered 0543-PL 1101 Rev A, received 14 February 2023, 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.

6.  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

h)  Access arrangements

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety and neighbouring amenity, in accordance with Policy QD03 of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice contained within the NPPF.

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PROPOSAL: Erection and display of 1No fascia sign with illuminated neon lettering (retrospective).

It was proposed by Councillor Albon and seconded by Councillor Rusiecki:

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

1.  Any advertisements displayed, and any site used for the display of advertisements, shall be maintained in a clean and tidy condition to the reasonable satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

In pursuance with Schedule 1, Regulation 2(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisement) Regulations 2007.

2.  Any structure or hoarding erected or used principally for the purpose of displaying advertisements shall be maintained in a safe condition.

GROUND:

In pursuance with Schedule 1, Regulation 2(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisement) Regulations 2007.

3.  Where an advertisement is required under these Regulations to be removed, the removal shall be carried out to the reasonable satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

In pursuance with Schedule 1, Regulation 2(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisement) Regulations 2007.

4.  No advertisement is to be displayed without the permission of the owner of the site or any other person with an interest in the site entitled to grant permission.

GROUND:

In pursuance with Schedule 1, Regulation 2(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisement) Regulations 2007.

5.  No advertisement shall be sited or displayed so as to obscure or hinder the ready interpretation of, any road traffic sign, railway signal or aid to navigation by water or air, or so as otherwise to render hazardous the use of any highway, railway, waterway (including any coastal waters) or aerodrome (civil or military).

GROUND:

In pursuance with Schedule 1, Regulation 2(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisement) Regulations 2007.

6.  The intensity of the illumination of the advertisement hereby approved by this consent shall at no time exceed 150 cd/sq.m.

GROUND:

In the interest of the visual amenity of the area in accordance with Policy QD06 of the Thanet local Plan.

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

PROPOSAL: Application for Listed Building Consent for the change of use of 3No barns to 1No 5 bed and 1No 4 bed two storey semi- detached dwellings and 4No 3 bed two storey semi-detached dwellings and change of use of 2No 3 bed dwellings to 1No 3 bed dwellings with associated landscaping following demolition of menage and associated stables/storage.

Mr Esdaile spoke in favour of the application.

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

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

1.  The works hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

GROUND:

In pursuance of Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

2.  Prior to the installation of any external windows and doors, joinery details at a scale of 1:5 of the windows and doors to include sections through glazing bars, frames and mouldings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such details as are approved shall be carried out concurrently with the development and fully implemented prior to the first occupation of any part of the approved development.

GROUND:

To secure a satisfactory external treatment and to safeguard the special character and appearance of the designated heritage asset in accordance with and advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

3.  Prior to the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby approved samples the materials to be used in the construction of the building(s) shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved samples unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy QD02 of the Thanet Local Plan.

4.  The brick bond, mortar mix and pointing techniques for the works hereby approved shall precisely match those on the existing building.

GROUND:

To secure a satisfactory external treatment and to safeguard the special character and appearance of the designated heritage asset in accordance with Policy HE03 of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice as contained within the NPPF.

5.  The roof lights hereby approved shall be 'conservation style' roof lights, set flush with the roof plane.

GROUND:

To safeguard the special character and appearance of the area as a Conservation Area in accordance with Policy HE02 of the Thanet Local Plan, and advice as contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

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

PROPOSAL: Erection of 2No 4 bed two storey detached dwellings together with change of use of 3No barns to 1No 5 bed and 1No 4 bed two storey semi-detached dwellings and 4No 3 bed two storey semi-detached dwellings and change of use of 2No 3 bed dwellings to 1No 3 bed dwellings with associated landscaping following demolition of menage and associated stables/storage.

Ms Sanlon spoke in favour of the application.

Councillor Dave Divers spoke on the behalf of St Nicholas-at-Wade with Sarre Parish Council regarding the application.

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

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

That the application be deferred and delegated to officers for approval subject to the receipt of a legal agreement securing the contribution towards altering the speed limit in the village and safeguarding conditions, as well as 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 30216B_200, 30216B_201, 30216B_202, 30216B_203, 30216B_204, 30216B_205, 30216B_225 Rev A, 30216B_230 Rev B, 30216B_231 Rev B, 30216B_235 Rev B, 30216B_236 Rev A, 30216B_240 Rev A, 30216B_310 Rev A, 30216B_315 Rev A, 30216B_320 Rev A, 30216B_325 Rev A, 30216B_330 Rev B 30216B_335 Rev A, 30216B_415 Rev A, 30216B_420 Rev A, 30216B_425 Rev A, 30216B_430 Rev A, 30216B_435, received 14 February 2023, 30216B_105, 30216B_215 Rev B, 30216B_220 Rev B, received 03 March 2023, 30216B_210 Rev C, 30216B_410 Rev B received 18 April 2023, 05, 30216B_110 Rev G received 26 June 2023, 30216B_112 Rev G, 30216B_115 Rev D, 2203230-001 Rev B, 2203230-003 Rev A received 14 August 2023.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

3.  Prior to the installation of any external lighting a "lighting design strategy for biodiversity" for the site boundaries has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The lighting strategy shall

a)  Identify those areas/features on site that are particularly sensitive for badgers and bats and that are likely to cause disturbance in or around their breeding sites and resting places or along important routes used to access key areas of their territory;

b)  Show how and where external lighting will be installed so that it can be clearly demonstrated that areas to be lit will not disturb or prevent the above species using their territory.

c)  Details of the types of lighting to be used including their fittings, illumination levels and spread of light All external lighting shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and locations set out in the strategy and these shall be maintained thereafter in accordance with the strategy.

GROUND:

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PROPOSAL: Erection of 2no. 2-storey 2-bed dwellings and 1no. 2-storey 4- bed dwelling, the erection of a detached double garage, together with associated access, parking and landscaping.

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

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

That the application be deferred and delegated to officers for approval, subject to receipt of a signed unilateral undertaking securing the SPA contribution and safeguarding conditions, as well as 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 167_013.PL3.1, 167_010.PL3.1, and 167_100.PL3.3, received 11 August 2023; revised drawings numbered 167_006.PL3.2, 167_020.PL3, 167_030.PL3, 167_031.PL3, 167_101.PL3.1, and 167_103.PL3.2, received 10 August 2023.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

3.  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 in accordance with Policy HE01 of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

4.  From the commencement of works (including site clearance), all precautionary mitigation measures for hedgehogs will be carried in accordance with the details in sections 10 of the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (Native Ecology October 2020).

5.  Prior to the installation of any external lighting a "lighting design strategy for biodiversity" for the site boundaries has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The lighting strategy shall

a)  Identify those areas/features on site that are particularly sensitive for badgers and bats and that are likely to cause disturbance in or around their breeding sites and resting places or along important routes used to access key areas of their territory;

b)  Show how and where external lighting will be installed so that it can be clearly demonstrated that areas to be lit will not disturb or prevent the above species using their territory.

c)  Details of the types of lighting to be used including their fittings, illumination levels and spread of light All external lighting shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and locations set out in the strategy and these shall be maintained thereafter in accordance with the strategy.

GROUND:

In order to limit the impact upon protected species that may be present, in accordance with Policy SP30 of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice as contained within the NPPF.

6.  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, full details of both  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5g