Agenda item

PROPOSAL:Erection of a three-storey building containing 2 no. 1 bed, 2 no. 2 bed and 3 no. 3 bed apartments.

 

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Rogers.

 

Also speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Townend.

 

It was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Councillor Tomlinson:

 

“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 drawings numbered 004B, 005B, 007B and 008A received on 12th April 2018 and dated 006 Rev C received on 13th April

 

GROUND;

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

 3  Prior to the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby approved samples of the bricks and cladding, and details of the windows, to be used in the construction of the development, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved samples and details.

 

GROUND;

In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policies D1 and D7 of the Thanet Local Plan

 

 4  Prior to the first occupation 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

 

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 adequately integrate the development into the environment in accordance with Policies D1 and D2 of the Thanet Local Plan

 

 5  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 first 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.

 

GROUND;

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

 

 6  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved,  full details of the green roof 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, and shall thereafter be maintained.

 

GROUND;

In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and to adequately integrate the development into the environment in accordance with Policies D1 and D2 of the Thanet Local Plan

 

 7  The ceilings and floors that separate the first floor and penthouse shall  resist the transmission of airborne sound such that the weighted standardised difference (DnT, W +Ctr) shall not be less than 50 decibels. The weighted standardised difference (DnT, W) a sectrum adpation term, Ctr, is quoted according to BS EN ISO 16283-1:2014 Acoustics.  Field measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements.  Airbourne sound insulation.

 

GROUND:

In the interests of amenity for future occupiers in accordance with paragraph 17 of the NPPF.

 

 8  Prior to the commencement of work on site  the provision of construction vehicle loading/unloading, turning facilities and parking facilities for site personnel and visitors should be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. This should be provided for the duration of construction

 

GROUND;

In the interests of highway safety.

 

 9  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.

 

10  The construction of the development hereby permitted shall incorporate  measures to prevent the discharge of surface water onto the highway. 

 

GROUND;

In the interests of highway safety.

 

11  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, the redundant vehicle crossing to St.Mildreds Avenue shall be removed and the footway reinstated in accordance with the specifications set out in the Kent Design Guide.

 

GROUND;

In the interests of highway safety.

 

12  Prior to the first use of the site hereby permitted the vehicular access approved and associated vehicle crossing point onto the highway, as shown on the  shown on the approved plan numbered 005 Rev B should be complete.

 

GROUND;

In the interests of highway safety.

 

13  Prior to the first occupation of the development, the secure cycle parking facilities, as shown on approved drawing no. 005 Rev 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

 

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

 

GROUND;

In the interest of highway safety.

 

15  The refuse storage facilities as specified upon the approved drawing numbered 005B and 008A and received on 12th April 2018; 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. ’”

 

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

 

Then, it was proposed by Councillor Buckley and seconded by Councillor Saunders:

 

“The proposed development, by virtue of its scale and design, would be out of keeping with the established character and appearance of the Area of High Townscape Value, severely detrimental to the visual amenities of the locality, contrary to Policies D1 and D7 of the Thanet Local Plan, and paragraphs 56, 58 and 64 of the NPPF.”

 

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