Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillor Driver, who was substituted by Councillor Everitt, and from Councillor Rattigan.

The Chair informed the meeting that due to technical issues the meeting would not be livestreamed.

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.

Councillor Everitt made known his intention to recuse himself from the Committee for items 5G (D07 - Land at Staner Court, Manston Road, Ramsgate) and 5H (D08 - Garage Blocks at Tomlin Drive, Margate) on the basis that, as Leader of the Council, he should not be involved in the Committee’s decision making on these specific applications.

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 13^th December 2023, copy attached.

Councillor Albon proposed, Councillor Moore seconded and Members agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 13 December 2023 be approved as a correct record.

To approve the Minutes of the extraordinary Planning Committee meeting held on 19th December 2023, copy attached.

The Chair informed the Committee that an amendment to the minutes needed to be acknowledged as following Item 3A, the minutes should have included the following:

"There was a pause in the meeting proceedings in order for officers to advise a Member that they were not permitted to attend as a substitute because they were not on the reserve list of Planning Committee Members. The Member left the meeting and the Chair then advised the Committee the reasons for the pause in the meeting proceedings.

Thereafter the meeting resumed and the Committee went into debate."

Councillor Matterface proposed, Councillor Moore seconded and Members agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 19 December 2023 be approved as a correct record, subject to amendment proposed above.

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 2 February 2024.

PROPOSAL: Erection of four storey 5 bed detached dwelling (part retrospective).

Mr Hynes 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 submitted drawings numbered 19-004-45C, 19-004-46E, 47A and 49.

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

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

5.  The area shown on the approved plans 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:

In the interests of highway safety.

6.  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved visibility splays of 2.4 by 25m shall be provided to the access on to North Foreland Avenue with no obstructions over 0.6m above carriageway level within the splays, which shall thereafter be maintained.

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

7.  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.

8.  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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5a

PROPOSAL: Outline application for the erection of 4No detached 4 bed dwellings including access, layout and landscaping.

Mrs Garfield 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 to officers for approval subject to the following conditions:

1.  Approval of the details of the scale and appearance of any buildings to be erected (hereinafter called 'the reserved matters') shall be obtained from the Local Planning Authority in writing before any development is commenced.

GROUND:

As no such details have been submitted.

2.  Plans and particulars of the reserved matters referred to in Condition 1 above, shall be submitted in writing to the Local Planning Authority and shall be carried out as approved.

GROUND:

In accordance with Section 92(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

3.  Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Local Planning Authority before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission.

GROUND:

In accordance with Section 92(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

4.  The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 2 years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved.

GROUND:

In accordance with Section 92(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

5.  To assess and mitigate the impacts of development on significant archaeological remains:

A.  Prior to any development works the applicant (or their agents or successors in title) shall secure and have reported a programme of archaeological field evaluation works, in accordance with a specification and written timetable which has been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority.

B.  Following completion of archaeological evaluation works, no development shall take place until the applicant or their agents or successors in title, has secured the implementation of any safeguarding measures to ensure preservation in situ of important archaeological remains and/or further archaeological investigation and recording in accordance with a specification and timetable which has been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority.

C.  Any agreed archaeological safeguarding measures, investigation and recording shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed specification and timetable.

D.  Within 6 months of the completion of any agreed archaeological works a Post-Excavation Assessment Report shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The Post-Excavation Assessment Report shall be in accordance with Kent County Council's requirements and include:

a)  a description and assessment of the results of all archaeological investigations that have been undertaken in that part (or parts) of the development;

b)  an Updated Project Design outlining measures to analyse and publish the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5b

PROPOSAL: Erection of 9No 3-bed and 2No 4-bed two storey dwellings, following demolition of existing garages, together with reconfiguration of parking area, alterations to informal play area and refuse storage space, and landscaping.

Mr Lemon 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 deferred and delegated to officers for approval 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:

1036 Rev P12

Received 18 December 2023

2035 Rev P03

2036 Rev P03

2037 Rev P03

2038 Rev P03

Received 13 October 2023

1120 Rev P06

1121 Rev P06

1122 Rev P06

1123 Rev P06

1124 Rev P06

1125 Rev P06

1126 Rev P06

1127 Rev P06

1128 Rev P06

2070 Rev P06

2071 Rev P06

2072 Rev P06

2073 Rev P06

2074 Rev P06

2075 Rev P06

2076 Rev P06

3030 Rev P06

3031 Rev P06

3032 Rev P06

3033 Rev P06

3034 Rev P06

3035 Rev P06

3036 Rev P06

3037 Rev P06

3038 Rev P06

Received 10 October 2023

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

3.  Development shall not begin in any phase 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 be based upon the Civil Drainage Design Strategy prepared by Pick Everard (22/12/2023) and shall demonstrate 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 and disposed of within the curtilage of the site without increase to flood risk on or off-site.

The drainage scheme shall also demonstrate (with reference to published guidance):

·  that silt and pollutants resulting from the site use can be adequately managed to ensure there is no pollution risk to receiving waters.

·  appropriate operational, maintenance and access requirements for each drainage feature or SuDS component are adequately considered, including any proposed arrangements for future adoption by any public body or statutory undertaker.

The drainage scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.

GROUND:

To ensure the development is served by satisfactory arrangements for the disposal of surface water and to ensure that the development does not exacerbate the risk of on/off site flooding, in accordance with Policy CC02 of the Thanet Local Plan and advice contained within the NPPF.

4.  No building on any phase (or within an agreed implementation schedule) of the development hereby permitted shall be occupied until  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5c

PROPOSAL: Erection of 8No three storey 3-bed semi detached dwellings and 4No three storey 4-bed terraced dwellings, together with associated access, parking and landscaping.

Mr Lemon 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 deferred and delegated to officers for approval 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 1130 Rev P07, 1131 Rev P07, 1132 Rev P07, 1133 Rev P07, 1134 Rev P07, 1135 Rev P07, 2080 Rev P06, 2081 Rev P04, 2085 Rev P06, 2086 Rev P06, 3040 Rev P06, 3043 Rev P06 and 3044 Rev P06 received 09 October 2023, 221510-PEV-TD-00-DG-C-0700 Rev P02, 221510-PEV-TD-00-DG-C-0510 Rev P04, 221510-PEV-TD-00-DG-C-1121 Rev P02, 221510-PEV-TD-00-DG-C- 1120 Rev P02 received 11 October 2023, DPLC/TOM/LD001, DPLC/TOM/LD002, DPLC/TOM/LD003, DPLC/TOM/LD004 received 18 October 2023, DPLC/TOM/LD005/A received 08 December 2023, 1045 Rev P15, 1046 Rev P11 and 1047 Rev P09 received 03 January 2024.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

3.  The development hereby permitted shall be completed in accordance with the submitted landscaping plans DPLC/TOM/LD001, DPLC/TOM/LD002, DPLC/TOM/LD003, DPLC/TOM/LD004 received 18 October 2023 and DPLC/TOM/LD005/A received 08 December 2023.

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.  All hard and soft landscape works, including ecological enhancement features, shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. The works shall be carried out prior to the first occupation/use of any part of the development, or in accordance with a programme of works to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Following completion of the landscape and enhancement works, photographic evidence of implementation shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in order to verify the works have been completed in accordance with the approved plans, and to enable the full discharge of this condition. 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 as those originally planted, unless written approval to any variation is provided by the Local Planning Authority. All ecological enhancement features shall thereafter be maintained.

GROUND:

In the interests of the visual amenities of the area, biodiversity enhancement, and to adequately integrate the development into the environment in accordance with Policies QD02, SP30 and GI04 of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5d

PROPOSAL: Erection of a glasshouse following partial demolition of courtyard walls together with regrading of south lawn following alterations to paved terrace and formation of steps (Part Retrospective).

It was proposed by Council Rusecki, seconded by Councilor Albon:

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 224/P10A and 224/P11A received 16 November 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 a glasshouse following partial demolition of courtyard walls together with regrading of south lawn following alterations to paved terrace and formation of steps (Part Retrospective).

It was proposed by Council Rusecki, seconded by Councilor Albon:

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 erection of the glasshouse, details at a scale of 1:5 of the windows and doors to include sections through frames 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 HE03 of the Thanet Local Plan and advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

3.  The new sections of wall adjacent to the steps on the eastern side of the site shall be of the same colour, finish and texture as those on the existing wall.

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 contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

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

PROPOSAL: Erection of a disability access ramp together with handrail.

It was proposed by Council Rusecki, seconded by Councilor Albon:

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 23/632/JG/PR01 Rev A dated 20 November 2023.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

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

PROPOSAL: Erection of single storey garden annexe to rear of garden following demolition of 2 no. existing outbuildings.

It was proposed by Council Rusecki, seconded by Councilor Albon:

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 05167_OB02 Rev B, received 09 October 2023.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

3.  Prior to the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby approved details 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 details 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 annexe hereby approved shall be used as ancillary accommodation, incidental to the enjoyment of the main dwelling house.

GROUND:

To ensure that an independent residential use is not created that would fall below the Nationally Described Space Standards identified within Policies QD03 and QD04 of the Thanet Local Plan, and to safeguard the character, appearance and pattern of development of the area, in accordance with Policies QD02 and paragraph 130 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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