Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies were received from the following Councillors:

Councillor Dennis

Councillor Moore

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

Declarations of interest were received from:

Councillor Albon, Councillor Keen and Councillor K Bright on items 5e, 6, and 7, as these items related to TDC planning applications; and,

 Councillor Wing, on item 5d as she lived in the area, but retracted the declaration, following seeking further advice from officers.

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 18 December 2024, copy attached.

Councillor Albon proposed, Councillor Bayford seconded and the Committee agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 18 December 2024 be approved as a correct record.

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 15 January 2025, copy attached.

Councillor Albon proposed, Councillor Matterface seconded and the Committee agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 15 January 2025 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.

Mr Warner spoke in favour of the application.

Iain Livingstone, Planning Applications Manager outlined the report.

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

THAT the officer’s recommendation to approve the application be adopted subject to the following conditions:

 1 Approval of the details of the layout, scale and appearance of any buildings to be  erected, the means of access to the site and the landscaping of the site, (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 Any reserved matters applications submitted pursuant to this outline approval shall  accord with the approved parameter plans entitled ' Proposed Parameter Plan' received 17  November 2024. 

GROUND; 

In the interest of achieving sustainable development and preserving the significance of  heritage assets, in accordance with Thanet Local Plan Policies QD02 and HE03, and the the  National Planning Policy Framework. 

 6 The premises shall be used as an care home and for no other purpose including any  other purpose in Class C2 of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes)  Order 1987, or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking  and re-enacting that Order with or without modification. 

GROUND 

To secure the proper development of the area in accordance with Thanet Local Plan Policy  SP29. 

 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 with the advice contained within the NPPF. 

 8 Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted details of the  secure, covered cycle parking, which shall be in the form of scale drawings shall be  submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 

GROUND; 

To promote cycling as an alternative form of transport, in accordance with Policy TP03 and  SP43 of the Thanet Local Plan 

 9 Prior to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

Mr Gullick spoke in favour of the application.

Mr Piper spoke against the application.

Annabel Hemmings, Principal Planning Officer outlined the report.

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

THAT the officer’s recommendation to approve the application be adopted 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 599-A-PLN-200-Rev B, 599-A-PLN-201-Rev C, 599-A-PLN 203 and 599-A-PLN-206 Rev C. 

GROUND: 

To secure the proper development of the area. 

 3 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 National Planning  Policy Framework. 

 4 Prior to the first use of the site hereby permitted, the vehicular access and associated  vehicle crossing point onto the highway, as shown on the approved plan numbered should  be completed and made operational. 

GROUND: 

In the interests of highway safety, in accordance with the advice contained within the  National Planning Policy Framework. 

 5 The area shown on the approved plan numbered 599-A-PLN-206 rev C 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: 

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

 6 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, in accordance with the advice contained within the  National Planning Policy Framework. 

 7 Prior to the first occupation of the development, the secure cycle parking facilities, as  shown on approved drawing no. 599-A-PLN-206 rev C 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 

 8 Prior to the first occupation of the development, the refuse storage and collection  point shall be provided  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

Mr Timpson spoke against the application.

Iain Livingstone, Planning Applications Manager outlined the report.

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

THAT the officer’s recommendation to approve the application be adopted 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 5654-00 received 14 October 2024.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

3 The maximum number of adult individuals being cared for and supported by the Family Assessment Centre shall not exceed 4 at any one time, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

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.

4 Prior to the first use of the building as a Residential Family Assessment Centre, hereby permitted, the area shown on the approved plan numbered 5654-00 for vehicle parking, shall be made available and maintained for that purpose at all times.

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.

Further to debate, the motion was put to the vote and declared LOST.

Then, Councillor Albon proposed, Councillor Rusiecki seconded the following motion:

Defer to officers to bring back a report to members considering potential reasons for refusal of the application on grounds of public safety, impact on living conditions and quality of accommodation.

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

Ms Yankah spoke against the application.

Iain Livingstone, Planning Applications Manager outlined the report.

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

THAT the officer’s recommendation to approve the application be adopted subject to the following conditions:

1 The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings numbered 2840/PL/01, 2840/PL/03 and 2840/PL/04 received by the  Council on 19 August 2013. 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area. 

 2 No amplified or non-amplified music or any other amplified sound shall be played  within the premises after 2230 hours, and the premises shall be operated in accordance with  the details contained within the Noise Management Plan, received 7 February 2025, with the  doors leading from the premises into the rear yard to remain closed after 2100 hours (other  than for emergency access and egress) unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local  Planning Authority. 

GROUND:

In the interests of the residential amenities of the occupiers of surrounding dwellings in  accordance with Policy QD03 of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice contained within the  NPPF. 

 3 No amplified music, recorded music or any other amplified sound (from  loudspeakers/PA systems) shall be audible at the perimeter of the premises.

GROUND:

In the interests of the residential amenities of the occupiers of surrounding dwellings in  accordance with Policy QD03 of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice contained within the  NPPF.

 4 The use of the premises hereby approved shall not be used other than between the  hours of 0900-2230 Sunday-Thursday and 0900-2300 Friday, Saturday and Bank Holidays. 

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 use of the rear yard shall not be used by patrons of the use hereby approved  other than between the hours of 0900-1800 Sunday to Thursday and 0900-2100 Fridays,  Saturdays and Bank Holidays. The rear doors shall be kept closed at all other times.

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. 

Further to debate, the motion was put to the vote and declared LOST.

Then, Councillor Matterface proposed, Councillor K Bright seconded the following motion:

Defer to officers to bring back a report to members considering potential reasons for refusal of the application on grounds of noise and disturbance to neighbouring properties.

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

It was proposed by the Councillor Rattigan, seconded by Councillor Rusiecki and Members AGREED:

The officer’s recommendation to approve the application 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 24.2059.PL05, 24.2059.PL06,  24.2059.PL07, 24.2059.PL08 and 24.2059.PL09. 

GROUND: 

To secure the proper development of the area. 

 3 No development shall take place until details of the proposed means of foul  sewerage and surface water disposal have been submitted to and approved in writing by the  Local Planning Authority in consultation with Southern Water. 

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 construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby  approved, details of the roofing material 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 details, 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. 

 5 The cladding to be used in the development hereby approved shall be of the same  colour, finish and texture as those on the adjacent kiosk cafe. 

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.

The item was withdrawn.

It was proposed by the Chair, seconded by the Vice Chair and Member AGREED to approve the non-material amendment to planning permission.

It was proposed by the Chair, seconded by the Vice Chair and Member AGREED to approve the non-material amendment to planning permission.