Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Dennis and Councillor Rattigan.

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.

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 19 February 2025, copy attached.

Councillor Albon proposed, Councillor Bayford seconded and the Committee agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 19 February 2025 be approved as a correct record.

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 the first use of the development hereby approved  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

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 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.

PROPOSAL: Erection of a single storey storage units on hard standing (1no. block 6 units and 1no. block 12 units)

It was proposed by Councillor Rusiecki, seconded by Councillor Matterface and AGREED:

That the officer’s recommendation for approval 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 0120 P03, 0130 P02 and 0131 P01 all received 19  December 2024.

GROUND: 

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3 The external materials and external finishes to be used in the 18No. stores hereby  approved shall be of the same colour, finish and texture as those on the existing stores.

GROUND: 

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

PROPOSAL: Erection and display of vinyl stickers to window and door to Northdown Road and Northdown Place elevation, 1no. internaly illuminated letters fascia sign to Northdown Road elevation (Retrospective)

It was proposed by Councillor Rusiecki, seconded by Councillor Matterface and AGREED:

That the officer’s recommendation for approval be adopted, subject to the following conditions:

 1 Any advertisements displayed, and any site used for the display of advertisements,  shall be maintained in a clean and tidy condition to the reasonable satisfaction of the Local  Planning Authority. 

GROUND;

In pursuance with Schedule 1, Regulation 2(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of  Advertisement) Regulations 2007. 

 2 Any structure or hoarding erected or used principally for the purpose of displaying  advertisements shall be maintained in a safe condition. 

GROUND;

In pursuance with Schedule 1, Regulation 2(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of  Advertisement) Regulations 2007. 

 3 Where an advertisement is required under these Regulations to be removed, the  removal shall be carried out to the reasonable satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. 

GROUND;

In pursuance with Schedule 1, Regulation 2(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of  Advertisement) Regulations 2007. 

 4 No advertisement is to be displayed without the permission of the owner of the site or  any other person with an interest in the site entitled to grant permission. 

GROUND;

In pursuance with Schedule 1, Regulation 2(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of  Advertisement) Regulations 2007.

 5 No advertisement shall be sited or displayed so as to obscure or hinder the ready  interpretation of, any road traffic sign, railway signal or aid to navigation by water or air, or so  as otherwise to render hazardous the use of any highway, railway, waterway (including any  coastal waters) or aerodrome (civil or military). 

GROUND;

In pursuance with Schedule 1, Regulation 2(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of  Advertisement) Regulations 2007. 

 6 The intensity of the illumination of the advertisement hereby approved by this  consent shall at no time exceed 38 cd/sq.m 

GROUND;

In the interest of the visual amenity of the area in accordance with Policy QD06 of the  Thanet local Plan. 

 7 The advert hereby approved shall only be illuminated between the hours of 0745 and  1800 Monday to Friday. 

GROUND;

In the interest of the visual amenity of the area in accordance with policies HE02 and QD06  of the Thanet local Plan. 

The agenda item was withdrawn and deferred to a future meeting of Planning Committee.

PROPOSAL: Change of use from annexe to 1no 2 bed dwelling (Retrospective)

It was proposed by Councillor Rusiecki, seconded by Councillor Matterface and AGREED:

That the officer’s recommendation be adopted:

Defer and delegate to officers for approval subject to the receipt of a satisfactory signed legal  agreement to secure the contributions towards the SAMM project within 6 months.