Agenda and minutes

Venue: Council Chamber, Council Offices, Cecil Street, Margate, Kent. View directions

Contact: Steven Matthews 

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No. Item

1.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Councillors Bayford, Boyd and J. Bright.

2.

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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

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest.

3.

Minutes of Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 93 KB

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 21 August 2024, copy attached.

Minutes:

Councillor Albon proposed, Councillor Matterface seconded and Councillors agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 21 August 2024 be approved as a correct record.

4.

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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.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Chair informed Committee Members that any site visits would take place on the morning of 4 October 2024.

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A01 F/TH/23/0713 - Arlington House, All Saints Avenue, Margate pdf icon PDF 117 KB

Minutes:

This item was deferred from the agenda and will be reported at a Planning Committee meeting at a later date.

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A02 F/TH/23/1614 - The Oval Bandstand, Eastern Esplanade, Margate pdf icon PDF 169 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Part retrospective application for a part change of use of the toilet block & store room (The Oval Pavilion) to an events bar and a cafe together with external alterations; use of amphitheatre for outdoor cinema / market / concert / sports /dance or theatre; external terrace for seating and access ramps, hand-rails within the bandstand amphitheatre; part demolition of sections of external wall to facilitate step-free access; installation of a timber fence and gates within the bandstand amphitheatre; installation of shipping containers to provide multiple retail/commercial/storage spaces and associated equipment and works; installation of a demountable perimeter fence, gates to  amphitheatre auditorium for a temporary time period (31 December 2026); installation of street furniture; creation of a wellness garden with outdoor gym and associated equipment and works, erection of a greenhouse, perimeter fence and gate within the existing garden maintenance area.

 

Mr Simon Bell spoke in favour of the application.

 

Councillor Austin spoke under Council Rule 20.1.

 

Members of the Committee were informed by the Principle Planning Officer that objections were received from the public that were not summerised in the initial report, these included:

 

·  Noise nuisance;

·  Dangerous parking:

·  Do not require more places selling alcohol;

·  Light pollution from signage;

·  Unsightly fencing;

·  Loss of long standing farmers market;

·  Contravention of agreement with TDC;

·  Shipping containers not in keeping with the area;

·  Loss of openness and access;

·  Loss of sea views.

 

Additional representations were also received, which featured the following points:

 

·  Impact on historic significance;

·  Increased antisocial behaviour:

·  Access for emergency vehicles required;

·  Impact on ecology; and

·  No detailed information about species to be planted.

 

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 for the following reason:

 

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 2026_E_001, 2026_E_021, 2026_L_002, 2026_L_004, 2026_L_005, 2026_P_002, 2026_P_004, 2026_P_006, 2026_P_102, 2026_P_202, 2026_P_302, 2026_P_402, Design Proposal booklet and Fixtures and finishes schedule.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

3.  The permission for the shipping containers within the bandstand amphitheatre noted as Units A, B, C, staff room, D (drawing labelled 2026_L_004) and the 1.8m herras fencing shall expire on 31/12/2026, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority:

a.  the building and fencing as identified shall be removed from the application site,

b.  there shall be carried out any work necessary to reinstate the application site to its condition prior to the implementation of this temporary permission.

 

GROUND:

In order that the Local Planning Authority may retain control over the development where a permanent permission may give rise to conditions detrimental to the amenities of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4b

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A03 F/TH/24/0034 - Richborough Energy Park, Sandwich Road, Ramsgate pdf icon PDF 180 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Construction of a 99.99MW battery storage scheme and associated development (Retrospective).

 

Mr Howard Banks, spoke on the behalf of Mr Rory Elstone, in favour of the application.

 

Councillor Davis spoke under Council Rule 20.1.

 

Councillor Smith spoke under Council Rule 20.1.

 

Councillor Austin 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 for the following reason:

 

1.  The proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application as amended by the revised drawings numbered REP-PGT-DR-00003 Rev C, REP-PGT-DR-00004 Rev B, REP-PGT-DR-00008, REP- PGT- DR- 00014, REP-PGT-DR- 00018 Rev C, REP-PGT-DR-00019 Rev C, RMA-RC2125, RMA-RC-2125, REP-PGT-PL- 01000 and REP-INS-RP-50001 received 11 January 2024, REP-PGT-DR-0001 Rev 02, REP-PGT-DR-00005, REP-PGT-DR-00006, REP-PGT-DR-00007 Rev C (Page 1 of 5), REP-PGT-DR-00007 Rev C (Page 2 of 5), REP-PGT-DR-00007 Rev C (Page 3 of 5), REP-PGT-DR-00007 Rev C (Page 4 of 5), REP-PGT-DR-00007 Rev C (Page 5 of 5), REP-PGT-DR-00009, REP-PGT-DR-00010, REP-PGT-DR-00011, REP-PGT-DR-00012 Rev 02 (Page 1 of 2), REP-PGT-DR-00012 Rev 02 (Page 2 of 2) and REP-PGT-DR-00017 received 14 February 2024, Drainage Verification Report received 15 May 2024, FIGURE 3, REP- PGT- DR 00015, Biodiversity and Landscape Planting Plan received 27 June 2024.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

2.  The proposed landscaping as shown on approved plans numbered FIGURE 3, REP-PGT- DR 00015, Biodiversity and Landscape Planting Plan received 27 June 2024 shall be completed within three months of the date of this permission and thereafter maintained.

 

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.

 

3.  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 within the next planting season.

 

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 Thanet Local Plan.

 

4.  If, during development, significant contamination is suspected or found to be present at the site, then works shall cease, and this  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4c

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A04 F/TH/24/0723 - Margate Harbour Arm, Stone Pier, Margate pdf icon PDF 42 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Installation of GRP UKPN electricity cabinet on plinth and 2No bollards.

 

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

 

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely that the application be approved for the following reason:

 

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/23-24/103/01A, received 16 May 2024.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

3.  The cabinet hereby permitted shall be finished in grey and the bollards shall be black metal as annotated on the approved plan numbered CR/23-24/103/01A, received 16 May 2024, 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 advice as contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

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

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A05 L/TH/24/0561 - Margate Harbour Arm, Stone Pier, Margate pdf icon PDF 37 KB

Minutes:

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 Wright:

 

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely that the application be approved for the following reason:

 

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 development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings numbered CR/23-24/01A, 16 May 2024.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

3.  The cabinet hereby permitted shall be finished in grey and the bollards shall be black metal as annotated on the approved plan numbered CR/23-24/103/01A, received 16 May 2024, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

 

GROUND:

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

 

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

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A06 L/TH/24/0822 - 64 Grosvenor Place, Margate pdf icon PDF 64 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Application for Listed Building Consent for the replacement of existing vertical sliding sash windows to single glazed timber windows, replace existing timber window sills with cast stone sills, together with replacement of roof tiles with slate and parapet and valley gutters with lead and GRP.

 

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

 

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely that the application be approved for the following reason:

 

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 replacement timber framed, single glazed windows hereby permitted shall replicate the existing windows in all respects, including moulding profiles, glazing bars, cover beads and cills as detailed in approved plans nos. 23/ 650/JG/ P04 rev A, 23/ 650/ JG/ PL06 pages 1 to 3 received on 9th September 2024.

 

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.

 

3.  The lead works hereby permitted shall be constructed using Code 4 lead in accordance with the Design and Access Statement received on 9th July 2024 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 HE03 of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice as contained within the NPPF.

 

4.  The roof works hereby permitted shall be constructed using spanish slate in accordance with the Design and Access Statement and approved plans nos. PL04 and PL03 received on 9th July 2024 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 CARRIED.

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A07 L/TH/24/0821 - 12 La Belle Alliance Square, Ramsgate pdf icon PDF 42 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Application for Listed Building Consent for the installation of vertical sliding sash and casement windows to the front, rear and side elevations.

 

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

 

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely that the application be approved for the following reason:

 

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 annotated on amended drawing numbered 22/649/JG/PL02 Rev C, and the amended Proposed Window Schedule drawing numbered 22/649/JG/PL05 Rev C, received 9 September 2024.

 

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.  All new replacement sash windows to be installed shall be single glazed and carried out in accordance with the joinery details shown on drawing numbered 22/649/JG/PL04 received 9 July 2024.

 

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.

 

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