Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

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

Councillor Rattigan declared a significant interest in Item 4F – (FH/TH/23/1273) as this was his application relating to his own property.

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 18 October 2023, copy attached.

Councillor Bayford proposed, Councillor Albon seconded and Members agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 18 October 2023 be approved as a correct record.

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 1 December 2023.

PROPOSAL: Erection of dormer to rear together with second floor rear extension and hip to gable extension to facilitate loft conversion.

Mr Nicholson spoke against 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 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 amended drawing numbered 05/23/02, received 17 October 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 roof tiles to match existing, tile hanging on gable end to match main roof, as confirmed by the Applicant's Agent in correspondence received 17 October 2023, and Brick Red C72 Cedral composite horizontal cladding on the external surfaces of the dormer extension and white render on the first floor extension, as confirmed by the Applicant's Agent in correspondence received 3 November 2023, 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.

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

Councillor Albon proposed and Councillor Bright seconded, that the application be refused on two grounds:

 ‘The second floor rear extension, by virtue of its scale, bulk, and design, will appear obtrusive and incongruous, and architecturally unrelated to the design and scale of the existing dwelling, significantly out of keeping with the character and appearance of the area, contrary to Policy QD02 of the Thanet Local Plan, Policy BSP9 of the Broadstairs and St Peter's Neighbourhood Plan, and paragraph 130 of the National Planning Policy Framework’

‘The second floor rear extension, by virtue of its height, depth, and proximity to and relationship with the windows in the adjoining property, will result in an unacceptable loss of light and outlook, severely detrimental to the living conditions of the occupiers thereof, contrary to Policy QD03 of the Thanet Local Plan and paragraph 130 of the National Planning Policy Framework.’

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

PROPOSAL: Formation of a new footpath to Monkton Road (part- retrospective).

Councillor Wright spoke under Council Rule 20.1.

Councillor Smith 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 approved subject to the following conditions:

1)  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings numbered 878:P05 A.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

2)  Within 2 months of the date of this permission full details of the proposed gates and signage including wording as indicated on drawing 878:P05 A shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved gates and signage shall be installed as per the approved details and as shown on drawing 878:P05 A and thereafter retained.

GROUND:

In the interests of the visual amenity of the area in accordance with Policy QD02 of the Local Plan and the advice and guidance of the National Planning Policy Framework.

3)  Within 2 months of the date of this permission full details of a maintenance plan for the footpath shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The maintenance plan shall outline responsibilities and requirements to be carried out for the clearance of vegetation, repair of surfacing and integrity of the path, as well as contact details for the responsible company/body. The footpath shall be maintained in accordance with this maintenance plan unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority and kept available for public use.

GROUND:

In the interests of the visual amenity of the area in accordance with Policy QD02 of the Local Plan and the advice and guidance of the National Planning Policy Framework.

4)  No further gates, walls or other means of enclosure, whether approved by Schedule 2, Part 2, Class A; of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order), shall be carried out without the prior permission in writing of the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

To provide safe and satisfactory access for pedestrians, in accordance with Thanet Local Plan Policy QD02.

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

Councillor Albon proposed and Councillor Matterface seconded that a site visit be carried out on 1 December 2023, before bringing the application back to Committee at a future meeting.

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

PROPOSAL: Erection of artwork/sign featuring 1.2m high copper letters on aluminium frame attached to wooden fenders on harbour wall.

Ms Smith spoke in favour of the application.

Councillor Davis 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:

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 400-LOC-002 received 26 July 2023, EL01 Rev 4 and AA Rev 4, received 09 October 2023.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

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

PROPOSAL: Application for Listed Building Consent for the erection of artwork/sign featuring 1.2m high copper letters on aluminium frame attached to wooden fenders on harbour wall.

Councillor Davis 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 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)  The artwork hereby approved shall be installed in accordance with the details included in the Design Access and Heritage Statement Mooch v2 received 29 August 2023 and on plans numbered 400-LOC-002 received 26 July 2023, EL01 Rev 4 and AA Rev 4 received 09 October 2023.

GROUND:

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.

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

PROPOSAL: Installation of aluminium shopfront (Retrospective).

Councillor Currie 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:

1)  The proposed development, by virtue of its modern design and materials fails to preserve the architectural and historic merit of the building, detracting from the special character and significance of the Conservation Area as a designated heritage asset, resulting in harm which is not considered to be outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal. This development is therefore contrary to the aims of paragraphs 130, 197, 199, 200, and 202 of the National Planning Policy Framework and Thanet Local Plan Policies HE02 and QD02, whilst diminishing the quality of the approved development contrary to paragraph 135 of the Framework.

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

Councillor Keen proposed and Councillor Rattigan seconded that the application be approved as the benefits of the proposal, including the increased security and consistent design outweigh the harm to the conservation area.

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

PROPOSAL: Erection of 2no. two storey, two bedroom semi detached dwellings with associated parking.

Ms James spoke in favour of the application.

Councillor Smith 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 for approval subject to the submission of an acceptable Unilateral Undertaking securing SPA contributions 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 proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application as amended by the revised drawings numbered 1995/05 Rev F, 1995/06 Rev E, 1995/07 Rev B, 1995/08 Rev A, received 04 October 2023, 1995/02 Rev B, 1995/03 Rev F and, 1995/04 Rev F received 19 October 2023.

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 protect the district's groundwater, and to ensure the development is served by satisfactory arrangements for the disposal of surface water ,in accordance with Policies SE04 and CC02 of the Thanet Local Plan and advice contained within the NPPF.

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

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.

5)  The dwellings hereby permitted shall be constructed using white render, cedar cladding and concrete roof tiles, in accordance with correspondence from the applicants agent received 21 October 2023 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.

6)  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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4f

PROPOSAL: Erection of 4no. 1-bed flats, 4no. 2-bed dwellings, 8no 3-bed dwellings, and 17no 4-bed dwellings (single to 3-storey in height), and erection of part 2-storey, part 3-storey detached building accommodating 4no. 2-bed flats and 1no. 3-bed flat, together with associated access, parking and landscaping, following demolition of existing structures.

Ms Coles spoke in favour of the application.

Mr Smith spoke against the application.

Mrs Bennett-Goodman spoke against 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 for approval subject to the receipt of an acceptable legal agreement securing the required heads of terms and 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 454-PLN-287 Rev B, 454-PLN- 285 Rev C, 454-PLN-212 Rev D, and 454-PLN-210 Rev D, received 19 October 2023; and revised plans numbered 454-PLN-201 Rev C, 454-PLN-211 Rev C, 454-PLN-250 Rev G, 454-PLN-253, 454-PLN-254, 454-PLN-255 Rev G, 454-PLN-260 Rev D, 454-PLN-265 Rev H, 454-PLN-270 Rev F, 454-PLN-280 Rev B, 454-PLN-286 Rev B, 454-PLN-297 Rev A, 454-PLN-298 Rev A, and 5699-LLB-XX-XX-DR-L-0002 rev P03, and 1900 Rev P02, received 04 October 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)  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 that historic building features are properly examined and recorded in accordance with Policy HE01 of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice contained within National Planning Policy Framework.

5)  Development shall not begin until a detailed sustainable surface water drainage scheme for the site has been submitted to (and approved in writing by) the local planning authority. The detailed drainage scheme shall demonstrate that due consideration has first been given to the possibility of utilising infiltration techniques and that the surface water generated by this development (for all rainfall durations and intensities up to and including the climate change adjusted critical 100 year storm) can be accommodated  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4g

PROPOSAL: External alterations including new shopfront fronting Staffordshire Street Car Park, an increase in height of parapet at first floor and roof level and replacement of existing fenestration as well as an air source heat pump and plant associated with the lift to the roof, with internal works including an increase in floorspace from creation of mezzanine.

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

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

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 221 Rev C, 231 Rev C, 232 Rev C, 233 Rev C and 234 Rev C.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

3)  Prior to the installation of any external windows and doors, joinery details at a scale of 1:5 of the windows and doors 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 Policies SP36 and HE02 and advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

4)  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 samples unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

To secure a satisfactory external treatment and to safeguard the special character and appearance of the designated heritage asset in accordance with Policies SP36 and HE02 and advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

5)  Prior to the erection or installation of any extraction system at the site details of such shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No extraction system other than that agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority shall be erected or installed at the site. No fans, louvres, ducts or other similar apparatus shall be installed externally without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

In the interest of residential amenity and in pursuance of Policy QD03 of the Thanet Local Plan.

6)  The noise rating level (LA,T) associated with the Air Source Heat Pump shall not exceed the background noise level (LA90,T) at the nearest residential facade. All measurements shall be defined and derived in accordance with BS4142: 2014 + A1:2019. An acoustic assessment of compliance with the above shall  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4h

PROPOSAL: Erection of a garden outbuilding and pergola (retrospective).

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

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

1)  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings numbered Drawing 18.045_14 received 22 September 2023.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

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

PROPOSAL: Application for Listed Building Consent for partial demolition of the second floor to facilitate the reconstruction of the front and flank elevation, reinstatement of parapet, installation of 2no. timber sliding sash windows, replacement of chimney pots and installation of roof light within the front facing roof slope.

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 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)  The works hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with details contained with the Structural Works report submitted with the application and as annotated on the approved plan numbered 22/593/MG/PL01, received 4 September 2023 and the Design, Access and Heritage Statement, received 8 September 2023.

GROUND:

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

3)  The windows to be installed at second floor level within the front elevation, in the location shown on drawing numbered 22/593/MG/PL01 Rev A, shall be single glazed and carried out in accordance with the joinery details shown on amended drawing numbered 23/593/MG/PL03 Rev B received 23 October 2023.

GROUND:

To secure a satisfactory external treatment and to safeguard the special character and appearance of the designated heritage asset in accordance with HE03 and advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

4)  The roof light hereby approved shall be 'conservation style' roof lights, set flush with the roof plane in the location shown on drawing numbered 25/593/MG/PL02 Rev A, received 8 September 2023.

GROUND:

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

5)  The new facing brickwork/stonework shall match the existing brickwork/stonework in respect of the dimensions, colour, texture, face bond and pointing and the use of lime mortar.

GROUND:

To secure a satisfactory external treatment and to safeguard the special character and appearance of the designated heritage asset in accordance with HE03 advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

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

PROPOSAL: Application for Listed Building Consent for the installation of GRP UKPN electricity cabinet on plinth and 2No bollards.

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 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)  The cabinet hereby permitted shall be finished in grey and the bollards shall be black metal as annotated on the approved plan numbered CR/23-24/103/01, received 18 September 2023, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

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

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