Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillors Bright, Moore and Rusiecki.

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 Albon declared a significant interest in reserve application (DM/TH/23/1374) Jackey Bakers Recreation Ground, Highfield Road, Ramsgate as he was the Cabinet Member for Cleansing and Coastal Services and was therefore responsible for open spaces and had a lot of input in the process of getting this item to committee.

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 15 November 2023, copy attached.

Councillor Bayford proposed, Councillor Rattigan seconded and Members agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 15 November 2023 be approved as a correct record.

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

Councillor Bambridge spoke under Council Rule 20.1.

Councillor Smith spoke under Council Rule 20.1.

It was proposed by the Chair and seconded by Councillor Matterface:

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 Keen seconded that the application be approved subject to safeguarding conditions, being updated to remove requirement to provide gates under conditions 1 and 2, with the inclusion of requirement for "rumble strips" to be installed on the footpath adjacent to the farm vehicular access.

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 5 January 2024.

PROPOSAL: Erection of a three storey building containing 2 commercial units (class E) and 5 two bed self-contained flats following demolition of existing.

Ms Hooper spoke against the application.

It was proposed by the Chair and seconded by the Councillor Matterface:

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 405 04 P5, 405 05 P5, 405 06 P4, 405 07 P5 and 405 10 P3.

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 National Planning Policy Framework.

4.  Prior to the installation of any external lighting, full details of the external lighting, including their fittings, illumination levels and spread of light shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The lighting installation shall then be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

GROUND:

To ensure that light pollution is minimised in the interest of the visual and residential amenities of the area, in accordance with Policy SE08 of the Thanet Local Plan.

5.  In the event of the commercial premises hereby approved being used for the cooking or preparation of hot food that would require the installation of an extract ventilation system, details of the location, size, type and design of the system shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Prior to the commencement of such a use, the extract ventilation system shall be installed in accordance with the approved detail.

GROUND:

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

6.  The development shall incorporate the noise mitigation measures set out in section 5 of the Noise Impact Assessment (dated May 2023) and these shall thereafter be retained.

GROUND:

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

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(a)  Prior to the occupation of the residential units, details of the construction of the ceilings and floors that separate the (residential  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5a

This item was deferred to an extraordinary meeting arranged for 19 December 2023.

PROPOSAL: Variation of condition 2 of planning permission F/TH/21/1877 for the "Erection of a two storey 3-bed dwelling with associated parking and landscaping" to allow the erection of single storey rear extension and dormer to the rear creating a five bedroom dwelling.

Ms Gerlack spoke in favour of the application.

Councillor Smith spoke under Council Rule 20.1.

Councillor Bambridge spoke under Council Rule 20.1.

It was proposed by the Chair and seconded by the Councillor Driver:

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely that the application

be approved subject to the following conditions:

1.  The proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application and the revised drawings numbered A1/102 (received 21/07/2023), A1/101 (received 18/07/23) and A1/102 Revision A (received 02/02/22) part superseded by A1/105 Revision A (received 01/11/23).

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

2.  The external materials and external finishes to be used in the development hereby approved shall match the existing, as detailed on the approved plan numbered A1/102 received 21/07/2023.

GROUND:

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

3.  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, all hard and soft landscape works shown on the Landscape Plan (A1/102 RevA), received 02/02/2022, shall be carried out and fully implemented. 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 and to adequately integrate the development into the environment in accordance with Policies QD02 and GI04 of the Thanet Local Plan.

4.  Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved the area shown on the Landscape Plan, A1/102 Rev A received 02/02/2022, for the parking of vehicles shall be operational. The area approved shall thereafter be maintained for that purpose.

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.

5.  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.

6.  Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved provision and maintenance of the pedestrian visibility splays shown on the submitted plans with no obstructions over 0.6 metres above carriageway level within the splays shall be provided and thereafter mainstained.

GROUND:

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

7.  The area shown on the approved plan numberedA1/105 Revision A (received 01/11/23) 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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5c

PROPOSAL: Erection of a Fixed Boat Landing Platform.

Mr Moulton spoke in favour 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 submitted drawings numbered 8151-RIC-XX-XX-DR-Z-1101 Rev P01,, 8151-RIC-XX-XX-DR-Z-1102 Rev P01 and, 8151-RIC-XX-XX-DR-Z-1103 Rev P01 received 13 July 2023.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

3.  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted Construction Environment Management Plan received 13 July 2023.

GROUND:

In order to protect the environment and safeguard protected species, in accordance with advice as contained within the NPPF.

4.  No piling works in the construction of the development hereby approved shall be completed during the bird overwintering period (September to March inclusive).

GROUND:

In order to safeguard protected species that may be present, in accordance with advice as contained within the NPPF.

5.  Soft start piling shall be used in accordance with the details included within the Construction Environmental Management Plan received 13 July 2023.

GROUND:

In order to protect the environment and safeguard protected species, in accordance with advice as contained within the NPPF.

6.  Prior to works commencing on site, a pre-commencement breeding bird survey must be carried out by a qualified ecologist within the port and harbour area. If any breeding birds are present and are judged by the ecologist to be disturbed by the construction work, all works must cease until all observed young have fledged.

GROUND:

In order to safeguard protected species, in accordance with advice as contained within the NPPF.

7.  A Marine Mammal Observer shall oversee the development in accordance with the details included within the Construction Environmental Management Plan received 13 July 2023.

GROUND:

In order to safeguard protected species, in accordance with advice as contained within the NPPF.

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

As a result of the declaration of interest made by Councillor Albon for an item on the reserve list, he recused himself from the meeting at this point and left the Council Chamber.

Before he left the Chair asked if there was any item on the reserved list he wanted to call in. Councillor Albon confirmed there was nothing he wanted to call in.

PROPOSAL: Installation of replacement steel crittall windows, concrete repairs and redecoration works.

It was proposed by Councillor Rattigan and seconded by Councillor Keen:

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 CR/23-24/102/02 and the Heritage Statement received on 25th September 2023.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

3.  Prior to the installation of the windows hereby approved, details of the specific designs to be used and colour 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:

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

4.  Prior to the application of any external painting hereby permitted details of the type, colour and finish of the paint to be applied to the building 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:

To secure a satisfactory external treatment and to safeguard the special character and appearance of the designated heritage asset in accordance with 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: Application for Listed Building consent for the installation of replacement steel crittall windows, concrete repairs and redecoration works.

It was proposed by Councillor Rattigan and seconded by Councillor Keen:

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 the windows hereby approved, details of the specific designs to be used and colour 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:

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 advice as contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

3.  Prior to the application of any external painting hereby permitted details of the type, colour and finish of the paint to be applied to the building 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:

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 advice as contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

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

PROPOSAL: Replacement of existing single glazed timber framed windows and doors with double glazed UPVC windows and doors together with replacement of single door with double door on front (south-west) elevation.

It was proposed by Councillor Rattigan and seconded by Councillor Keen:

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 BH002 Rev B, BH003 Rev B and BH004 Rev A, received 20 October 2023.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

3.  The replacement windows and doors to be installed shall be white framed and match the existing window profiles, as shown on drawing numbered BH002 Rev B, and using the Optima Profile 22 system as detailed in the Epwin Window Systems document, and confirmed by the applicant in correspondence received 27 November 2023, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

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

PROPOSAL: Application for prior notification of proposed demolition of single storey sports pavilion.

It was proposed by Councillor Rattigan and seconded by Councillor Keen:

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely that the application

be approved subject to the following conditions:

1.  Prior to the commencement of the development a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

The Construction Environmental Management Plan shall include amongst other matters details of:

·  hours of construction working;

·  measures to control noise affecting nearby residents;

·  wheel cleaning/chassis cleaning facilities;

·  dust control measures;

·  lighting control measures;

·  pollution incident control;

·  Asbestos control measures;

·  site contact details in case of complaints.

The construction works shall thereafter be carried out at all times in accordance with the approved Construction Environmental Management Plan, unless any variations are otherwise first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

In the interests of residential amenity in accordance with Thanet Local Plan Policy QD03.

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

Councillor Albon returned to the chamber.

PROPOSAL: Erection of a single storey side and rear extension following demolition of garage, and erection of two storey outbuilding in rear garden following demolition of garage and widening of existing access onto Dickens Road.

It was proposed by the Chair and seconded by the Councillor Matterface:

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 01.807.10.P2, 01.807.20.P4 and 01.807.30.P1 , received 25 October 2023.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

3.  The external surfaces of the development hereby approved shall be finished with materials to match the main dwelling and the dormer cheeks shall be finished with tile hanging, as annotated on the amended drawings numbered 01.807.20.P4 and 01.807.30.P1, received 25 October 2023, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

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 the advice as contained within the NPPF.

4.  Prior to the first use of the balcony at first floor level to the rear (serving bedroom 2) a privacy screen of a minimum height of 1.8 metres shall be installed along the southern edge of the balcony, in the location shown on the amended drawings numbered 01.807.20.P4 and 01.807.30.P1, received 25 October 2023, and thereafter maintained.

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.

5.  The windows within the two dormer extensions on the east facing elevation of the garage, hereby approved, shall be provided and maintained with obscured glass to a minimum level of obscurity to conform to Pilkington Glass level 4 or equivalent and shall be installed prior to first use of the development hereby permitted and permanently retained thereafter.

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.

6.  The use of the outbuilding, hereby approved, shall be limited to purposes ancillary to the needs and personal enjoyment of the occupants of the dwelling and shall at no time be used for independent business or commercial purposes.

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.

7.  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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5i