Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies were received from Councillor Driver.

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

Councillors Bayford, Garner and Rusiecki declared a significant interest regarding Item 4B: 53 to 55 Albion Street, Broadstairs as they are members of Broadstairs Town Council (who are also the owners of the adjacent building to the application site), following contact made by the tenant of said building.

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 13 March 2024, copy attached.

Councillor Moore proposed, Councillor Wing seconded and Members agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 13 March 2024 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.

The Chair informed Committee Members that any site visits would take place on the morning of 3 May 2024.

PROPOSAL: Reserved matters application for the approval of layout, scale, landscaping and appearance for the erection of 138 dwellings (Phase 1) pursuant to outline permission OL/TH/20/0847 (Outline application for the erection of up to 450 residential dwellings) with highways infrastructure works, new public open space, public realm works, landscaping and associated works.

Ms Bale 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 approved subject to the following conditions:

1.  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings: P103D, P104 D, P105 E, P106 C, P107 C, P112 C, P115 C, P123 D, P125 B, P130 C, P131 B, P132 D, P136 C, P138 C, P140 C, P142 D, P143 E, P144 A, P150 E, P151 F, P152 D, P153 D, CSA/6441/100/B/ C, CSA/6441/101/B/PHASE 1 C, CSA/6441/102/B/PHASE 1 C, CSA/6441/103/B/PHASE 1 C, CSA/6441/104/B/PHASE 1 C, CSA/6441/105/B/PHASE 1 C, CSA/6441/106/B/PHASE 1 C, CSA/6441/107/B/PHASE 1 B, P-350 P4, P-351 P2, 10749-259 P2, Phase 1 Drainage 45% CC and 10749-510 T3.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

2.  Prior to the first occupation of the relevant home hereby permitted, the access roads as shown on the submitted plan numbered P101U received 5th April 2024 shall be provided and made operational (unless otherwise agreed in writing through the Construction Management plan - condition 20 on OL/TH/20/0847).

GROUND:

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

3.  Prior to the occupation of any relevant dwelling within the development hereby permitted, the vehicle parking space/s relating to that dwelling, including the unallocated or visitor parking spaces for use by that dwelling, as shown on the approved plan numbered 106C shall be provided and permanently retained.

GROUND:

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

4.  Prior to the occupation of any relevant dwelling within the development hereby permitted, the visibility splays as shown on the approved plan numbered 44A received 5^th April 2024 shall be provided for any access relating to that dwelling, including the sight lines from behind the Copenhagen crossings (or any relevant crossing as agreed with LPA in consultation with KCC) with no obstructions over 1.05 metres above carriageway level within the splays, which shall thereafter be maintained.

GROUND:

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

5.  Prior to the occupation of any relevant dwelling within the development hereby permitted approved, pedestrian visibility splays of 2 metres by 2 metres behind the footway on both sides of any access relating to that dwelling, with no obstructions over 0.6 metres above footway level, shall be provided and thereafter maintained.

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with the advice contained within the National Planning  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4a

PROPOSAL: Variation of condition 3 of planning permission F/TH/20/1060 for the "Change of use from Drinking Establishment (Sui Generis) to Drinking Establishment (Sui Generis) and Restaurant (Class E), together with erection of single storey rear extension to No. 53 Albion Street" to allow an extension of opening hours.

Mr Whitelook spoke in favour of the application.

Councillor Garner spoke under Council Rule 20.1.

Following the public speaking for this item, Councillor Garner left the Council Chamber.

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 approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings numbered 01 received 03/11/23 and the premises noise management plan, contained in Appendix B of the submitted Noise Impact Assessment received 19/12/23.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

2.  The use of the premises hereby approved shall not be used other than between the hours of 07:00AM to 02:30AM Sunday to Thursday, and 07:00AM to 03:00am on Friday and Saturday.

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.

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

Following the declared motion, Councillors Bayford, Garner and Rusiecki returned to the Council Chamber.

PROPOSAL: Erection of 36no. dwellings, with vehicular access onto Tothill Street, and associated landscaping.

Mr Watson spoke in favour of the application.

Councillor Smith 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 deferred and delegated to officers for approval, subject to the submission of a legal agreement within 6 months securing the required financial contributions and the following safeguarding 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:

Site Layout 110222/FA/P2(B)/SL01 - Rev H

Tothill St Access 8949-GA-001 Rev. P5

Greenhill Gardens Access 8949-SK-002 Rev B

Storey Heights Plan 110222/FA/P2(B)/SL02 - Rev D

Dwelling Types Plan 110222/FA/P2(B)/SL03 - Rev D

Tenure Plan 110222/FA/P2(B)/SL04 - Rev D

Parking Plan 110222/FA/P2(B)/SL05 - Rev D

Refuse Plan 110222/FA/P2(B)/SL06 - Rev D

Materials Plan 110222/FA/P2(B)/SL08 - Rev D

Boundary Treatment Plan 110222/FA/P2(B)/SL09 - Rev D

M42(2)/M4(3) Plan 110222/FA/P2(B)/SL10 - Rev D

Colour Site Layout 110222/FA/P2(B)/SL11 - Rev C

Hard Landscaping Plan 110222/FA/P2(B)/SL12 Rev C

Street Scenes - Sheet 1 110222/FA/P2(B)/SS1 Rev B

House Type BLA Elevations & Floor Plans 110222/BLA/FA/P2(B)/EP

House Type BRC Elevations & Floor Plans 110222/BRC/FA/P2(B)/EP Rev A

House Type BRC-HIPPED Elevations & Floor Plans 110222/BRC-H/FA/P2(B)/EP Rev C

House Type BUR-HIPPED Elevations & Floor Plans 110222/BUR-H/FA/P2(B)/EP Rev D

House Type CUL Elevations & Floor Plans 110222/CUL/FA/P2(B)/EP

House Type HAZ Elevations & Floor Plans 110222/HAZ/FA/P2(B)/EP

House Type WYC Elevations & Floor Plans 110222/WYC/FA/P2(B)/EP

House Type SH51 Elevations & Floor Plans 110222/SH51/FA/P2(B)/EP

House Type SH52 Elevations & Floor Plans 110222/SH52/FA/P2(B)/EP Rev A

House Type SH55 Elevations & Floor Plans 110222/SH55/FA/P2(B)/EP Rev A

House Type M3/M1 Elevations & Floor Plans 110222/M3-M1/FA/P2(B)/EP

Single Garage Elevations & Floor Plans 110222/SG/FA/P2(B)/EP

Twin Garage Elevations & Floor Plans 110222/TG/FA/P2(B)/EP

Planting plans: 6142-LLB-EA-E1-DR-L-0021-S4-P05, 6142-LLB-EB-E1-DR-L-0028-S4-P04,

6142-LLB-EB-E2-DR-L-0029-S4-P05, and 6142-LLB-XX-XX-

Landscape Masterplan DR-L-0007-S4-P06

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 Policy SE03 of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice contained within the National Planning Policy  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4c

PROPOSAL: Change of use and conversion of public house into 4No. 3 bed flats, erection of part single and two storey rear extension together with external alterations to fenestration and roof.

Mr Stone spoke against the application.

Councillor Bambridge spoke under Council Rule 20.1.

Councillor Yates 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 deferred and delegated to officers, for approval, subject to the submission of a signed unilateral undertaking within 6 months securing the SAMM contribution and following safeguarding 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 2418/07b (received 14/02/24), 2418/08, 2418/09a (received 14/02/24), 2418/10, 2418/11a, 2418/12.

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 Policies QD02 and HE02 of the Thanet Local Plan.

4.  The area shown on the approved plan numbered 2418/07b 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 NPPF.

5.  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 NPPF.

6.  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.

7.  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, details of the electric vehicle charging points to be provided within the development, including their location and design, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The electric vehicle charging points shall be in the form of one active charging point per allocated parking space, and one active charging point per ten unallocated parking spaces. The electric vehicle charging points shall be provided prior to the first occupation of the development and thereafter maintained.

GROUND:

To protect air quality, in accordance with Policy of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice as contained within the NPPF.

8.  Prior  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4d

PROPOSAL: Application for listed building consent for conversion of former public house into 4No 3 bed flats erection of part single and two storey rear extension together with external alterations to fenestration and roof and internal alterations.

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

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 installation of any external windows and doors, joinery details at an appropriate scale of the windows and doors 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 policy HE03 and advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

3.  Prior to the installation of the rainwater goods, details including the material and a sectional profile shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The rainwater goods shall be installed in accordance with the approved details.

GROUND:

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

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

PROPOSAL: Variation of condition 2 of planning permission F/TH/22/0494 for the "Formation of a footpath on the south side of Joss Gap Road between Convent Road and the existing shared pedestrian and cycle facility, together with the erection of a 2m high timber fence and planting" to allow realignment of pathway and alterations to landscaping (retrospective).

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

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely that the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

1.  The development hereby approved shall be commenced before the 22nd September 2025.

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 1000007350-001-C-GA S73 Rev C received 23 February 2024.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

3.  All hard and soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. The approved planting shall be completed within the next planting season. 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.

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.

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

PROPOSAL: Application for Listed Building Consent for the installation of replacement steel crittall windows.

It was proposed by Councillor Albon and seconded by the Councillor Moore:

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 installation of the windows hereby approved, details of the specific designs to be used and colour shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

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 as contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

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

PROPOSAL: Replacement of the existing shopfront and associated signage works, and proposed works to the first floor front elevation, which include the replacement of the existing windows with doors and the installation of glass handrails to create a balcony.

It was proposed by Councillor Albon and seconded Councillor Moore:

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely that the application be refused subject to the following reasons:

1.  The replacement shopfront by virtue of its modern design and materials fails to preserve the architectural and historic merit of the building, detracting from the special character and significance of the Conservation Area as a designated heritage asset, resulting in significant harm which is not considered to be outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal. This development is therefore contrary to the aims of paragraphs 135, 203, 205, 206, and 208 of the National Planning Policy Framework and Thanet Local Plan Policies HE02 and QD02.

2.  The first floor balcony to the front elevation, due to its height appears as an incongruous feature, that is unrelated and visually jars with adjoining balconies due to its unrelated height, detracting from the special character and significance of the Conservation Area as a designated heritage asset, resulting in significant harm which is not considered to be outweighed by any public benefits of the proposal. This development is therefore contrary to the aims of paragraphs 135, 203, 205, 206, and 208 of the National Planning Policy Framework and Thanet Local Plan Policies HE02 and QD02.

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

PROPOSAL: Erection and display of 1No internally illuminated fascia sign.

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

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely that the application be refused subject to the following reason:

1.  The application site lies in the conservation area. The fascia advert, by virtue of its excessive depth, method of illumination and material, is considered inappropriate to the building and wider conservation area. The method of internal illumination and appearance of the fascia sign ultimately fails to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area, and the locality. It is contrary to Policies QD06 and HE02 of the Local Plan and paragraphs 135 & 141 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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