Agenda item

PROPOSAL: Erection of a three storey extension to provide 2no. two bed and 1no. one bed flats following removal of external staircase and the insertion of 2no. windows to the front elevation of 100 Station Road.

Speaking in favour of the application was Mr Hayer.

Speaking raising points of concern was Mr Slade.

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 revised drawing numbered 001-201 Rev P4, received 14 December 2017; revised drawings numbered 001-205 Rev P3, 001-203 Rev P4, 001-204 Rev P4, and 101 Rev P3, received on 13 December 2017, and the revised drawing numbered 001-200 Rev P3, received on 29 November 2017.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 3  The refuse storage facilities and clothes drying facilities as specified upon the approved drawings numbered SR-001-200 Rev P3 and SR-001-201 Rev P4, shall be provided prior to the first occupation of the flats hereby approved and shall be kept available for that use at all times.

GROUND:

To secure a satisfactory standard of development and in the interests of the amenities of the area, in accordance with policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 4  Prior to the first occupation of the development, the secure cycle parking facilities, as shown on approved drawing no. SR-001-200 Rev P3 received on 29th November 2017 shall be provided and thereafter maintained.

GROUND:

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

 5  The brickwork to be used in the construction of the development hereby approved shall be London stock brick to match the existing brickwork at no.100 Station Road, and shall be of the same colour, finish and texture.

GROUND:

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

 6  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, full details of the render, roof material, windows, hard surfacing material and gates, to be used in the construction of the development hereby permitted 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.

7  The reveals to all new window and door openings shall not be less than 100mm

GROUND:

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

8  All hard and soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. The works shall be carried out prior to the occupation of any part of the development, or in accordance with a programme of works to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. 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, unless the Local Planning Authority gives any written consent to any variation.

GROUND:

In the interests of the visual amenities of the area in accordance with Policies D1 and D2 of the Thanet Local Plan.’”

Following debate, the motion was put to the vote and declared LOST.

Then, it was proposed by Councillor Messenger and seconded by Councillor Ashbee:

“That the application be REFUSED for the following reason:

“That the development would result in harm to the character and appearance of the area due to its scale and depth, harm to amenity from lack of parking, and lack of doorstep play space to the detriment of future occupiers, contrary to Policies D1 and SR5 of the Thanet Local Plan.”

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