Agenda and minutes

Apologies 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 June 2024, copy attached.

Councillor Paul Moore proposed, Councillor Albon seconded and Councillors agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 19 June 2024 be approved as a correct record.

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 26 June 2024, copy attached.

Councillor Keen proposed, Councillor Paul Moore seconded and Councillors agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 26 June 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 9 August 2024.

PROPOSAL: Change of use of land to form an extension of existing caravan park to accommodate 110 caravans and associated parking, bin stores, hardscaping and landscaping.

Mr John Elvidge spoke in favour of the application.

Mr Graham Elliott spoke against the application.

Councillor Guy Wilson spoke on the behalf of Manston Parish Council.

Councillor Bambridge spoke under Council Procedure Rule 20.1.

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

THAT the officer’s recommendation to approve the application be adopted for the following reasons:

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 permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans drawing nos: 23.1768.PL003 Revision C (received 01/03/24), 23.1768.PL004 Revision A, 23.1768.PL005 Revision A, 23.1768.PL006, 23.1768.PL007 Revision A (received 15/02/24), 23.1768.PL011 (received 15/02/24) and Figure 06 Rev C.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

3)  The caravan holiday homes (static and touring) shall be occupied for holiday purposes only. No caravan (static or touring) shall be occupied as a person's sole or main place of residence.

GROUND:

To safeguard against permanent residential use of the units to ensure the continued availability of holiday accommodation in the area, in accordance with Thanet Local Plan E08.

4)  The operators of the caravan park shall maintain an up-to date register of the names of all owners/ occupiers of individual caravan holiday homes (static and touring) on the site, and of their main home addresses and shall make this information available at all reasonable times to the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

To safeguard against permanent residential use of the units to ensure the continued availability of holiday accommodation in the area, in accordance with Thanet Local Plan policy E01.

5)  The area shown on the approved plan 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 each phase of the development 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.

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 first occupation of each phase of the development hereby permitted details the cycle parking as shown on the approved plans shall be provided and thereafter retained.

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 commencement of any development  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5a

PROPOSAL: Erection of 1No two storey 4-bed detached dwelling together with associated access, parking, landscaping and 1 no. single storey outbuilding to rear boundary.

Mr Niku Banaie spoke in favour of the application.

Mr Darrynn Garrett spoke against the application.

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

THAT the officer’s recommendation to approve the application be adopted for the following reasons:

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 documentation entitled 'Preliminary Ecological Appraisal' received on 5th December 2023, and the submitted revised plans nos. 000, 0201, 1200, 1201, 1202, 1203, 1204, 2200, 2201, 2202, 2203, 2204, 3000, 3001 and 3002 received on 1st May 2024 

GROUND: 

To secure the proper development of the area.

3.  The area shown on the approved plan numbered 0201b received on 1st May 2024 for vehicle parking, 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 

4.  Prior to the occupation of the development hereby permitted, secure cycle parking facilities for 4no. bikes shall be provided within the site 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.

5.  Prior to the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby approved; the materials to be used in the construction of the building(s) shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans numbered 1204, 2200, 2201, 2202, 2203, 2204 received on 1st May 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

6.  The development hereby permitted shall be constructed in order to meet the required technical standard for water efficiency of 110 litres/person/day, thereby Part G2 Part 36 (2b) of Schedule 1 Regulation 36 to the Building Regulations 2010, as amended, applies.

GROUND:

Thanet is within a water stress area as identified by the Environment Agency, and therefore new developments will be expected to meet the water efficiency optional requirement of 110 litre /person/day, in accordance with Policy QD04 of the Thanet Local Plan.

7.  Prior to the installation of the windows and doors hereby approved, design details including colour and texture shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5b

This item was withdrawn from the agenda, and was moved to the Planning Committee meeting, to be held on 21 August 2024.

PROPOSAL: Erection of a single storey side and rear extensions together with alterations to roof from hipped to gable to facilitate loft conversion and alterations to fenestration.

Mr Ivan del Renzio spoke in favour of the application.

Ms Amanda Taylor spoke against the application.

The Chair proposed and Vice Chair seconded that the committee agree the officer recommendation that:

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 drawing numbered 545/LOC-001.A received on 12th December 2023 and amended plans 545-A-PLN-200F and 545-A-PLN-201C received on 10th June 2024. 

GROUND: 

To secure the proper development of the area. 

3.  Prior to the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby approved; a sample of the timber cladding to be used in the construction of the building(s) shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plan 545-A-PLN-200F received on 10th June 2014 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 

4.  The existing 2m high boundary treatment along the southern / south western boundary of the approved inner courtyard shall be retained and thereafter maintained. 

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 flat roof area above the kitchen / dining area to the rear of the development, beyond the first floor rear balconette, shall not be used as a roof terrace, without the prior permission in writing of 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. 

6.  The 1 no. high level rooflight on the south western roof plane and the 1 no. high level rooflight on the north eastern roof plane hereby approved shall be provided and maintained with obscured glass to a minimum level of obscurity to conform to Pilkington Glass level 4 or equivalent and shall be installed prior to first occupation of the development hereby permitted and permanently retained thereafter. 

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.

After some debate, the Chair proposed, the Vice Chair seconded and the Planning Committee AGREED that the motion be withdrawn.

Thereafter, Councillor Keen proposed and Councillor Albon seconded that a site visit be conducted on Friday, at 9:30am on 9 August 2024.

When put to the vote the motion for a site visit was AGREED  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5d

PROPOSAL: Erection and display of 2No. feather flags

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

THAT the officer’s recommendation to approve the application be adopted for the following reasons:

1.  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted location and block plan numbered BIK-P01_F received 1 July 2024.

GROUND: 

To secure the proper development of the area.

2.  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.

3.  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.

4.  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.

5.  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.

6.  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. 

When put to the vote the motion was AGREED.

PROPOSAL: Extension and alteration to car park.

It was proposed by Cllr Keen and seconded by Cllr Albon:

THAT the application be deferred for approval subject to review by the Secretary of State and the following safeguarded 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 AC22243-ABS-XX-XX-DR-C5100 Rev P07 received 05 June 2024, and Tree Protection Plan received 13 June 2024. 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area. 

3.  Prior to the first use of the development hereby approved, full details of both hard and soft landscape works, to include o species, size and location of new trees, shrubs, hedges and grassed areas to be planted, o the treatment proposed for all hard surfaced areas beyond the limits of the highway, o walls, fences, other means of enclosure proposed, o ecological enhancements to be provided within the site shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. 

GROUND:

In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and to make a positive contribution to biodiversity, in accordance with Policies QD02 and SP30 of the Thanet Local Plan, and the advice as contained within the NPPF. 

4.  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 prior to the first occupation/use of any part of the development, or in accordance with a programme of works to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. 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 

5.  Existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows identified for retention within the development site or existing trees growing on an adjacent site, where excavations, changes to land levels or underground works are within the crown spread, shall be protected in accordance with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5f

PROPOSAL: Erection of 30No 3-bed and 10No 4-bed dwellings with associated landscaping and parking, and access onto Manston Road.

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

THAT the officer recommendation was that the application be deferred and delegated to officers for approval, subject to the submission of a signed legal agreement securing the heads of terms set out within this report within 6 months and the following conditions, that:

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: 23104 - C101 B Coloured Site Plan 24.5.24 23104 - C102 A Coloured Street Scenes 24.5.24 23102 - P101 D Site Plan 231129 24.5.24 23102 - P102 C Cycle Storage Plan 24.5.24 23103 - P103 B Refuse Plan 24.5.24 23103 - P104 B Parking Plan 24.5.24 23104 - P105 B Accessible Units Plan 24.5.24 23104 - P106 B Street Elevations and Sections AA-BB-CC 24.5.24 23104 - P110 House Types HT42 20.12.23 23104 - P111 A House Types HT32 - HT40 24.5.24 23105 - P112 House Types HT31 20.12.23 23105 - P113 House Types HT31 20.12.23 23105 - P114 B House Types HT46 24.5.24 23105 - P116 B House Types HT46 24.5.24 DO0359 - 002 N Hardworks MP - 2 of 4 19.6.24 DO0359 - 003 N Hardworks MP - 3 of 4 19.6.24 DO0359 - 006 N Softworks MP - 2 of 4 19.6.24 DO0359 - 007 N Softworks MP - 3 of 4 19.6.24.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

3.  Prior to the construction of any dwelling hereby approved, details of a detailed sustainable surface water drainage scheme for the site shall be submitted to (and approved in writing by) the local planning authority. The detailed drainage scheme shall be based upon the Drainage Design Statement Prepared by WSP dated June 2021 and shall demonstrate that the surface water generated by this development (for all rainfall durations and intensities up to and including the climate change adjusted critical 100 year storm) can be accommodated and disposed of within the curtilage of the site without increase to flood risk on or off-site. The drainage scheme shall also demonstrate (with reference to published guidance): - that silt and pollutants resulting from the site use can be adequately managed to ensure there is no pollution risk to receiving waters. - appropriate operational, maintenance and access requirements for each drainage feature or SuDS component are adequately considered, including any proposed arrangements for future adoption by any public body or statutory undertaker. The drainage scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.

GROUND:

To ensure the development is served by satisfactory arrangements for the disposal of surface water and to ensure that  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5g