Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillor Matterface, who was substituted by Councillor Everitt.

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

Councillor Crittenden requested to be recused due to ward councillor involvement with items 5B, 5D and 5C.

Councillors Everitt, K.Bright, Albon and Keen declared a significant interest regarding Item 5F and 5G as these were Thanet District Council Applications, and these councillors were Cabinet Members.

Councillors K.Bright and J.Bright declared a significant interest regarding 5E as Councillor Nichols were their next door neighbours.

To approve the Minutes of the Extraordinary Planning Committee meeting held on 4 September 2024 and 5 September 2024, copy attached.

Councillor Albon proposed, Councillor Rattigan seconded and Councillors agreed that the  minutes of the meeting held on 4 and 5 September 2024 be approved as a  correct record. 

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

An amendment to the minutes was noted, that Councillor Paul Moore’s apologises would be updated in the minutes.

Councillor Keen proposed, Councillor J.Bright seconded and Councillors agreed that the  minutes of the meeting held on 18 September 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 1 November 2024. 

Upon agreement with the Chair, the order of the agenda had been changed, time 5i, R08 F/TH/24/0335 - 47-49 SEA ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, was discussed first on the agenda.

PROPOSAL: Variation of condition 10 of planning permission F/TH/21/0817  for the "Erection of new sports hall following demolition of existing sports hall"  to allow use of lights when school not in use. 

Mr Andrew McCulloch spoke against 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 for the following reasons: 

1. The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance  with the submitted drawings numbered 2005-MEB-XX-00-DR-A-3-100  Rev B, 2005-MEB-XX- 00-DR-A-3-102 Rev G, 2005-MEB-XX-00-DR A-3-103 Rev B, 2005-MEB-XX-00-DR- A-3-302 Rev D, 2005-MEB-XX 00-DR-A-3-303 Rev A (notwithstanding the incorrect annotation  RAL5003), 2005-MEB-XX-00-DR-A-3-305 Rev B received 28 July  2021; the air conditioning specification documents received 2nd August  2021; and the new pitch layout details, received 23rd August 2021; and  the lighting analysis received on 7th June 2024 and the Agent's email  confirming fitting of the light shields received on 21st August 2024.

GROUND: 

To secure the proper development of the area. 

2. Ecological enhancements shall be provided within the site in  accordance with the following details, and prior to the first use of the  development: 

- Plan Number 2005-MEB-XX-00-DR-A-3-100 Rev B, Titled Existing  Location Plan and Block Plan, Dated July 2021, together with the  associated photographs, Received 26th January 2022 

- Plan Number MEB-XX-00-DR-A-3-600 Rev A, Titled Wild Area, Dated  3rd April 2022 and Received 28th March 2022. 

GROUND: 

In accordance with the requirements of the National Planning Policy  Framework and policies SP30 and QD02 of the Thanet Local Plan. 

3. Prior to the first use of the building hereby approved, a sound limiting  device shall be installed. All live and recorded music must be played  through the sound limiter. The overall Music Noise Level (Leq 5mins)  must not exceed 10dB below the Background Noise Level (LA90)  without the Music Noise Level present, in each octave band at the  nearest noise sensitive location. This shall be maintained for the  lifetime of the development 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 sports hall hereby permitted, the affected  football pitch shall be re-provided on a west/east axis, with a minimum  3m clear safety run off area from all perimeter lines, in accordance with  the submitted pitch run-off plan received 23rd August 2021. 

GROUND: 

To ensure that there is no loss of playing pitches as a result of the  development in accordance with Policy GI05 of the Thanet Local Plan.

5. All external lighting including the bollard lighting (with shields), and the  bulk head lights (with integral shields) on the sports hall hereby approved, shall not be used outside of the hours of: Term time Monday  to Friday 8am to 10pm; during school holidays, Saturdays and bank  holidays 8am to 10pm; and Sundays 9am to 8pm, unless otherwise  agreed in writing by  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5a

PROPOSAL: Change of use from existing care home (Use Class C2) to 21No  bedroom HMO together with erection of bin store, and alterations to  landscaping and parking.

Mr Laurence Coley spoke against 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 deferred to officers for approval subject to the submission of a signed legal  agreement securing the outlined contributions and initiating the Traffic  Regulation Order process within 6 months and 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 proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the  submitted application as amended by the revised drawings numbered  05175_MH03 Rev D received 26/09/24, 05175_MH05 Rev A,,  05175_MH06 Rev A, received 29/07/2024 and, 05175_MH04 Rev B  received 27/03/2024, together with the cycle store image received  16/04/2024. 

GROUND: 

To secure the proper development of the area. 

3. Prior to the first occupation of the building hereby permitted, all refuse  storage and laundry room facilities shall be provided in accordance  with the submitted details 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. 

4. Prior to the first occupation of the building hereby permitted, details of  the construction of the ceilings, floors and walls of the bedrooms shall  be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The  information supplied must demonstrate that a sound reduction (Rw)  shall meet the specification in Section 6 'rooms for residential purposes'  Approved Document E. 

GROUND: 

To ensure that the occupiers and users of the proposed development do not  suffer a loss of amenity by reason of noise nuisance and other excess noise. 

5. 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. 

6. Prior to the occupation of the building for the use hereby approved, full details of the soft landscape works, to include species, size and precise location of new trees, shrubs, hedges and grassed areas to be planted as shown on the approved block plan shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. All soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the building, or  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5b

PROPOSAL: Erection of dormer to rear elevation together with 2No rooflights  to front elevation and installation of cladding to rear dormer (retrospective  application). 

It was proposed by Councillor Rattigan and seconded by Councillor Boyd: 

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely that the application  be approved for the following reason: 

1. The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance  with the submitted drawings numbered 01, 04 and 05, received 12 July  2024. 

GROUND: 

To secure the proper development of the area. 

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

PROPOSAL: Erection of 2.7 metre and 2.45 metre high slatted fence with  2.2m high close boarded fence to east boundary and 2.4 metre high close  boarded fence to west boundary (retrospective application). 

It was proposed by Councillor Rattigan and seconded by Councillor Boyd: 

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely that the application  be approved for the following reason: 

1. The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance  with the submitted drawings numbered 12, received 12 July 2024. 

GROUND: 

To secure the proper development of the area. 

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

PROPOSAL: Installation of decking to rear and erection of bike shed (retrospective application).

Councillor Crittenden spoke under Council Rule Procedure 20.1.

It was proposed by the Vice Chair and seconded by Councillor Rattigan:

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely that the application be approved for the following reason:

1.  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings numbered 07, received 12 July 2024.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

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

PROPOSAL: Erection of single storey pitched roof annexe building following  demolition of existing garden room. 

It was proposed by Councillor Rattigan and seconded by Councillor Boyd: 

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely that the application  be approved 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 proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the  submitted application as amended by the revised drawings numbered  3201_PL_101A, 103A and 104A and received 3rd October 2024. 

GROUND: 

To secure the proper development of the area. 

3. All excavations within the existing spread of the trees to be retained  shall be carried out manually; using only hand held tools and any roots  exposed thereby shall be bridged over in the construction of the  foundations. 

GROUND: 

To protect existing trees and to adequately integrate the development into the  environment, in accordance with Thanet Local Plan Policy QD02. 

4. The annexe hereby permitted shall be constructed using slate roof tiles,  horizontal shiplap board stained dark, brown, brick plinth to match  existing, and timber double, glazed windows in accordance with the plan received 03 October 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. 

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

PROPOSAL: Application for listed building consent for replacement of  existing lift car, refurbishment of cliff top entrance shutter, installation of  external light at sea front level, replacement of key clamp hand rail to the plant  room to be replaced with art deco style hand rail and infill panel and re instate  top window to match existing. 

It was proposed by Councillor Rattigan and seconded by Councillor Boyd: 

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely that the application  be approved for the following reasons: 

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. The replacement windows hereby permitted shall replicate the existing  windows in all respects, including moulding profiles, glazing bars, cover  beads and cills. 

GROUND: 

To secure a satisfactory treatment and to safeguard the special character and  appearance of the designated heritage asset in accordance with Policy HE03  of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice as contained within the NPPF. 

3. Prior to the installation of the CCTV system hereby approved, details  and manufacturer's specification of the cameras and fixings and the  location they are to be fitted 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 treatment and to safeguard the special character and  appearance of the designated heritage asset in accordance with Policy HE03  of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice as contained within the NPPF. 

4. The bulk head light to the fitted above the front level lift entrance  hereby permitted shall be Mullan Ross Wall Light in Antique Brass in  accordance with the details received on 13th May 2024 unless  otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 

GROUND: 

To secure a satisfactory treatment and to safeguard the special character and  appearance of the designated heritage asset in accordance with Policy HE03  of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice as contained within the NPPF. 

5. Prior to the installation of the handrail hereby approved, details and  manufacturer's specification of the colour, material and fixings 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 treatment and to safeguard the special character and  appearance of the designated heritage asset in accordance with Policy HE03  of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice as contained within the NPPF. 

6. Prior to the installation of the sea level door to the lift lobby hereby  approved, details and manufacturer's specification of the colour and  material 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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5g

PROPOSAL: Replacement of balcony structures and timber railings to steel  metal railings with composite decking together with the removal of canopy  roofs and installation of a central privacy screen to Flats 7-12 and 26-30 and  32-36. 

It was proposed by Councillor Rattigan and seconded by Councillor Boyd: 

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely that the application  be approved 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 drawings numbered PL 104, PL 205, PL 206  received on 22nd February 2024 and drawings numbered PL 203 and  PL 403 received on 4th June 2024. 

GROUND; 

To secure the proper development of the area. 

3. The metal balconies hereby permitted shall be constructed using black  metal railings measuring 1.15m in height in accordance with the  detailed plans No. PL 203 and PL 403 received on 4th June 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. 

4. Prior to the installation of the 2.1m high privacy screens hereby  approved, details of the colour and materials 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: 

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

5. Prior to the installation of the balcony decking hereby approved, details  of the colour and materials 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: 

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

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

PROPOSAL: Variation of condition 1-8 of planning permission F/TH/19/1157  for the "Part-retrospective application for the erection of 2no. three and four  storey buildings containing 14no. 2-bed apartments, with basement storage  and cycle parking, and surface parking with landscaping" to allow changes to  design to include alterations to roof shape, dormer windows, fenestration,  balustrading, roof height, terrace areas, and materials; together with erection  of additional floor to glazed link (Retrospective application). 

Councillor Pugh spoke under Council Procedure 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 refused for the following reasons: 

1. The development, by virtue of its materials, and the roof design of block  3, has resulted in a poor quality development that has materially  diminished in its design and materials when compared to the previously  approved schemes, whilst incorporating a dominant and intrusive form  of development at roof level that is out of keeping with, and  unsympathetic to, the surrounding traditional character and  appearance of the conservation area. The development is therefore  considered to be contrary to Policy QD02 of the Thanet Local Plan,  Policy WSNP3 of the Westgate Neighbourhood Development Plan, and  paragraphs 135 and 140 of the NPPF. 

2. The development has resulted in the loss of 14no. parking spaces  when compared with the previously approved scheme, for which no  justification has been submitted, and which fails to achieve minimum  parking standard provision. The site is located on the seafront, and the  development as proposed will result in the need for future occupiers to  park on-street due to the lack of off-street parking for the 32no. flats (in  total), which is likely to result in highway and pedestrian safety issues  (once the site is fully occupied) from vehicle movements impeding the  free flow of traffic, and the demand for on-street parking at peak  periods. The site also fails to offer the 3no. electric vehicle charging  points previously secured, the loss of which will reduce the  sustainability of the development by failing to support alternative forms  of transport. The development is therefore considered to be contrary to  Policies SE05 and TP06 of the Thanet Local Plan, Policy WSNP3 of  the Westgate Neighbourhood Development Plan, and paragraphs 116  and 140 of the NPPF. 

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

PROPOSAL: Outline application for the erection of 118 dwellings including  access, following demolition of existing buildings.

Councillor Everitt called in this application from the reserve list and spoke accordingly.

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 for the following reason: 

1. Approval of the details of the layout, scale and appearance of any  buildings to be erected, 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. The proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the  submitted application as amended by the revised drawings numbered  23-007/001C received 09 July 2024. 

GROUND: 

To secure the proper development of the area. 

6. No development shall take place, excluding demolition of the  warehouse building to ground level and removal of other structures,  until the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, has secured  the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in  accordance with a written specification and timetable which has been  submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. 

GROUND: 

To ensure that features of archaeological interest are properly examined and  recorded in accordance with Policy HE01 of the Thanet Local Plan and the  advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework. 

7. 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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5j