Agenda and minutes

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 18th April, 2018 7.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, Council Offices, Cecil Street, Margate, Kent

Contact: Emily Kennedy - (01843) 577046 

Items
No. Item

307.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

There were no apologies for absence.

308.

Declarations of Interest

'To receive any declarations of interest.  Members are advised to consider the advice contained within the Declaration of Interest Form attached at the back of this Agenda.  If a Member declares an interest, they should complete that form and hand it to the Officer clerking the meeting and then take the prescribed course of action.'

 

Minutes:

Councillor Messenger declared an interest in agenda item 4c, 21 The Parade, Margate.

309.

Minutes of Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 155 KB

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 14 March 2018, copy attached.

Minutes:

Members agreed that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 14 March 2018 be approved and signed by the Chairman.

310.

Schedule of Planning Applications pdf icon PDF 109 KB

To consider the report of the Director of Community Services, 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.

311.

A01 F/TH/18/0212 - 17 Victoria Avenue, Westgate On Sea pdf icon PDF 37 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Erection of two storey 2-bed dwelling

 

Speaking in favour of the application was Mr Hyde.

 

Speaking raising points of concern was Mr Hely

 

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

 

“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 444 Rev B received 28 March 2018.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

 3  The dwelling hereby approved shall be constructed from Redland duoplain tiles and Redland port royal brick as confirmed in the application form received 12 February 2018.

 

GROUND:

In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 

 4  Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved visibility splays of 2metres by 2 metres behind the highway on both sides of the dwelling access with no obstructions over 0.6m above highway level shall be provided and thereafter maintained.

 

GROUND:

In the interest of highway safety.

 

 5  The first floor windows in the west-facing rear elevation of the dwelling hereby approved shall be provided and maintained with obscure glass and non-opening below 1. 73m above the internal finished floor level.

 

GROUND:

To safeguard the privacy and amenities currently enjoyed by the occupiers of adjoining residential properties in accordance with policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 

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

312.

A02 - F/TH/17/0358 - Springfield Nursing Home, Hengist Road, Westgate On Sea pdf icon PDF 90 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Change of use of building from Nursing home to 3No. flats with erection of first floor and two storey extensions following demolition of existing together with the erection of a terrace of 4No 3 bedroom Mews houses with associated parking and landscaping.

 

Speaking in favour of the application was Mr Jackson.

 

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

 

“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 drawing numbered 005 Revision B, 006 Revision A, 007 Revision A, and dated 008 Revision A all received 09/03/18

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

 3  No development shall take place on any external surface of the development hereby permitted until samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby approved shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved samples.

 

GROUND:

In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policies D1 and CC5 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 

 4  Prior to the occupation of the development, the area shown for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles shall be operational prior to any part of the development hereby approved being brought into use.  The area approved shall thereafter be maintained for that purpose. 

 

GROUND:

Development without adequate provision for the parking or turning of cars is likely to lead to parking inconvenient to other road users and detrimental to amenity and in pursuance of policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 

 5  Prior to the first occupation of the development, the secure cycle parking facilities, as shown on approved drawing no. 005 revision B shall be provided and thereafter maintained.

 

GROUND:

In the interests of promoting increased cycling in accordance with policy TR12 of the Thanet Local Plan

 

 6  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted the vehicular access and visibility splays, with no obstruction exceeding 0.9 metres above the carriageway level within the splays, shall be provided and thereafter retained at the position shown on the approved plan.

 

GROUND:

In the interest 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 first occupation of the development hereby approved pedestrian visibility splays of 2metres by 2metres behind the footway on both sides of the dwelling access with no obstructions over 0.6m above footway level shall  ...  view the full minutes text for item 312.

312a

A03 - L/TH/17/1536 - 21 The Parade, Margate pdf icon PDF 34 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Retrospective application for listed building consent for replacement roof to flat roof rear extension, replacement boiler and new flue to rear elevation, installation of cctv camera to rear outbuilding

 

Speaking in favour of the application was Mr Roe.

 

Speaking raising points of concern was Mr Haddon.

 

Speaking as a ward councillor was Councillor Johnston.

 

1  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings numbered

148.11 and drawing titled Proposed Layouts.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

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

313.

A04 - F/TH/18/0013 - Land East Of The Granary, Upper Hale, St Nicholas At Wade pdf icon PDF 82 KB

Minutes:

Proposal: Change of use of barn to 1No. 3-bed house with excavation works to create basement level extension with terrace above together with erection of detached car port

 

It was proposed by Councillor K Coleman-Cooke, seconded by Councillor Ashbee and RESOLVED:

 

“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 17.1151.MB.PL0 Rev A, 17.1151.MB.PL06,  17.1151.MB.PL10, 17.1151.MB.PL09, 17.1151.MB.PL12 received 02 January 2018 and the amended drawings numbered 17.1151.MB.PL08 Rev C received 20 March 2018 and 17.1151.MB.PL07 Rev A received 06 April 2018.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

 3  The proposed excavation works to facilitate the basement extension hereby approved, shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings and specification of the plan numbered 9899.01 Rev PL1 received 08 March 2018, with the building remaining in situ. At no time shall the building be removed, or the demolition works exceed that which is stated within the Method Statement.

 

GROUND:

To ensure the conversion of the existing building, in accordance with paragraph 55 of the NPPF.

 

 4  Prior to the commencement of the excavation works to facilitate the basement extension hereby permitted, an updated structural roof and side elevation impact assessment to be carried out by an appropriately qualified person, to demonstrate that the roof structure to the rear and side walls are able to be retained during the excavation works outlined on the submitted plan numbered 9899.01 Rev PL1 received 08 March 2018 shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority.

 

GROUND:

To safeguard the special character and appearance of the Non-Designated Heritage Asset, in accordance with advice contained within the NPPF and ensure the conversion of the building accords with paragraph 55 of the NPPF

 

 5  The original timber weatherboarding to the front elevation and the original plain clay roof tiles shall be reinstated to the front elevation and roof once the excavation works are completed, except in instances where the material is damaged beyond repair, in which case timber weatherboarding and/or plain clay roof tiles to match the colour, texture and finish of the existing materials shall be installed.

 

GROUND:

To secure a satisfactory external treatment and to safeguard the special character and appearance of the property as a non-designated heritage asset in accordance with advice contained within the NPPF.

 

 6  Prior to the installation of any external windows and doors to the development hereby approved, joinery details at a scale of 1:5 of all new external windows and doors shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such details as are approved shall  ...  view the full minutes text for item 313.

314.

A05 - FH/TH/18/0034 - Updown Mews, 274 Ramsgate Road, Margate pdf icon PDF 44 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Erection of 2No. single storey ground floor rear extensions

 

It was proposed by Councillor K Coleman-Cooke, seconded by Councillor Ashbee and RESOLVED:

 

“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 17103FS-PP-06, 17103FS-PP-07, 17103FS-PP-08, 17103FS-PP-09 and, 17103FS-PP-10 received 5 January 2018.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

 3  The external materials and external finishes to be used in the extensions hereby approved shall be of the same colour, finish and texture as those on the existing property.

 

GROUND:

In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 

315.

A06 L/TH/18/0060 - 54 Trinity Square, Margate pdf icon PDF 28 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Application for Listed Building Consent for the replacement of railings and boot scrapper to front elevation

 

It was proposed by Councillor K Coleman-Cooke, seconded by Councillor Ashbee and RESOLVED:

 

“THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

 

‘That the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

 

1  The works to which this consent relates shall be begun not later than the expiration date of three years beginning with the date on which this permission is granted.

 

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 proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application drawings numbered PL.501 Rev C dated 10 January 2018 and PL.104 Rev B dated 01 February 2018.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

316.

A07 F/TH/18/0165 - Land Adjacent 28 Princess Anne Road, Broadstairs pdf icon PDF 39 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Variation of condition 2 of planning permission F/TH/16/0236 for the erection of a detached two storey building containing 2no. 2-bed flats together with parking to allow for alterations to landscaping and fenestration

 

It was proposed by Councillor K Coleman-Cooke, seconded by Councillor Ashbee and RESOLVED:

 

“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 as amended by the revised drawings numbered TDC-2817-PA-ZZ-GA-A-2001 Rev P07, TDC-2817-PA-ZZ-E-A-4001 Rev P07 and TDC-2817-PA-ZZ-LP-A-8001 Rev P06 received 05 April 2018.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

 2  The brickwork to the ground floor external elevations shall be constructed of Redland 49 Granular Brown bricks and the solider course shall be constructed of Reigate Purple multi as approved through the condition discharge application reference CON/TH/16/1540  granted 29/11/16. The roof shall be constructed of Redland 49 Brown Granular Tile as annotated on the approved drawing numbered TDC-2817-PA-ZZ-E-A-4001 Rev P07 received 05 April 2018.

 

GROUND:

In the interests of visual amenity

 

 

 3  Prior to the construction of the external walls, details of the colour of the render to the first floor elevations shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

GROUND:

In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 

 4  The first floor flank window in the east-facing elevation of the development hereby approved serving the landing shall be provided and maintained with obscure glass.

 

GROUND:

To safeguard the privacy and amenities currently enjoyed by the occupiers of adjoining residential properties in accordance with policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 

 5  Prior to the first occupation or use of the development, the areas shown on the plan numbered TDC-2817-PA-ZZ-LP-A-8001 received 05 April 2018 for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles shall be operational prior to first occupation of the development hereby permitted. The area agreed shall thereafter be maintained for that purpose.

 

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety

 

 6  The foul and surface water drainage shall be carried out in accordance with the details provided upon approved drawing numbered Sht-1 Rev 1 received  7th November 2016, and shall be thereafter maintained.

 

GROUND:

To prevent pollution, in accordance with the advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

 7  The hardstanding areas to accomodate the off street parking as shown on approved drawing TDC-2817-PA-ZZ-LP-A-8001 Rev P06 received 05 April 2018 shall be constructed of permeable paving, as agreed in the email received from the applicant dated 06 April 2018.

 

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

317.

D08 F/TH/18/0122 - Land Adjacent 15 Southall Close, Minster pdf icon PDF 78 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL: Variation of condition 13 of planning permission OL/TH/16/0967 'Outline Application for the erection of 12 detached dwellings, with access via Southall Close including access, layout and scale' to allow amendments to layout including changes to vehicle turning heads

 

Speaking in favour was Mr Shaw.

 

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

 

“THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

 

‘To DEFER & DELEGATE for approval to officers subject to receipt of a legal agreement securing required planning obligations and the following conditions:

 

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

 

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).

 

 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 15th September 2020.

 

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  No development shall commence until a site characterisation and remediation scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the remediation scheme has been implemented in accordance with the approved details. The site characterisation, remediation scheme and implementation of the approved remediation scheme shall be carried out in accordance with the following criteria:

 

(a)  Site Characterisation

An investigation and risk assessment, in addition to any assessment provided with the planning application, shall be completed in accordance with a scheme to assess the nature and extent of any contamination on the site, whether or not it originates on the site. The contents of the scheme are subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. The investigation and risk assessment shall be undertaken by competent persons and a written report of the findings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and shall include:

o A survey of the extent, scale and nature of contamination

o An assessment of the potential risks to:

- Human health

- Property

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318.

F/TH/15/1204 - Land adjacent and rear Ashbre, Manor Road, St Nicholas at Wade pdf icon PDF 94 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

It was proposed by the Chairman, seconded by Councillor Tomlinson and Members agreed the recommendation in the report, namely:

 

“That Members approve the planning application subject to submission and approval of a legal agreement securing the financial contributions, and the 30% affordable housing, with the size and tenure of the units as amended.”