There were no public speakers against the following items. Therefore, in accordance with Part 7 3.5(e) of the constitution, the following matters were considered en bloc:

 

Item 5.01 - SE/11/00470/FUL  Green Coppers, Wildernesse Avenue, Sevenoaks

The report advised that permission was now sought for a further amendment to the original planning permission (SE/08/00930/FUL), as later amended, for a glazed link extension of between the main body of the dwelling and the adjoining garage. The addition was a conservatory style element with glazed pitched roof.

It was MOVED by the Chairman that the recommendation in the report be adopted.

Resolved:      SE/11/00470/FUL: That planning permission be GRANTED  subject to the following conditions:

1)    All doors and windows shall be constructed in accordance with the detailed drawings submitted under SE/08/02305, unless agreed otherwise in writing by the local planning authority.

To ensure that the appearance of the development enhances the character and appearance of the area as supported by Policy EN1 and EN23 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

2)    Soft landscape works shall be undertaken in accordance with the details approved under SE/08/02411 unless agreed otherwise in writing by the local planning authority.

To safeguard the visual appearance of the area as supported by policies EN1 and EN23 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan

3)    The soft landscape works shall be carried out before the end of the first planting season following completion of the development or first occupation of the dwelling, whichever is sooner.  The landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

To safeguard the visual appearance of the area as supported by policies EN1 and EN23 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

4)    If within a period of five years from the completion of the development, any of the trees or plants that form part of the approved details of soft landscaping die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased then they shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species

To safeguard the visual appearance of the area as supported by policies EN1 and EN23 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

5)         Tree protection measures shall be undertaken in accordance with the details approved under SE/08/02434 unless agreed otherwise in writing by the local planning authority. The approved protection measures shall be in place before demolition commences  and before any equipment, machinery or materials are brought on to the land for the purposes of the development. Protective fencing shall be maintained until all equipment, machinery and surplus materials have been removed from the land. Unless agreed otherwise, within a retained tree protected area:         

-Levels shall not be raised or lowered in relation to the existing ground level

-No roots shall be cut, trenches cut, or soil removed    

-No buildings, roads, or other engineering operations shall be constructed            or carried out     

-No fires shall be lit; -No vehicles shall be driven or parked over the area;  

-No materials or equipment shall be stored.

To secure the retention of the trees on site and to safeguard their long-term health as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan

6)         Hard landscaping and surfacing shall be undertaken in accordance with drawing numbered FLA/GD/P/180/001/D as approved under SE/08/02411 unless agreed otherwise in writing by the local planning authority, prior to first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted.

To ensure that the appearance of the development enhances the character and appearance of the area as supported by Policy EN1  of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan

7)         The proposed window (serving 'Bedroom 3) on the first floor of the west facing elevation of the dwelling shall be obscure glazed at all times. No further windows, other than those shown on the approved plans, shall be inserted in the west facing elevation of the approved dwelling.

To safeguard the privacy of residents as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan

8)         All works for underground drainage and services shall be  carried out in accordance with the details submitted under SE/08/02437 unless agreed otherwise in writing by the local planning authority.

To safeguard trees on site, in accordance with policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan

9)         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 4156-PD4-001, 002, 003, 004, 005 and 006

                   For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

Informatives

This application relates to the amendment described above and does not infer consent for any other changes to the original permission SE/08/00930/FUL (or any later variations).

Item 5.02 - SE/11/00471/FUL  Green Coppers, Wildernesse Avenue, Sevenoaks

The report advised that permission was now sought for a further amendment to the original planning permission (SE/08/00930/FUL), as later amended, being the installation of two entrance dormer elements to the garage roof to the south and east elevations of the garage.

It was MOVED by the Chairman that the recommendation in the report be adopted.

            Resolved:      SE/11/00471/FUL: That planning permission be GRANTED  subject to the following conditions:

1)        All doors and windows shall be constructed in accordance with the detailed drawings submitted under SE/08/02305, unless agreed otherwise in writing by the local planning authority.

To ensure that the appearance of the development enhances the character and appearance of the area as supported by Policy EN1 and EN23 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

2)         Soft landscape works shall be undertaken in accordance with the details approved under SE/08/02411 unless agreed otherwise in writing by the local planning authority.

To safeguard the visual appearance of the area as supported by policies EN1 and EN23 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan

3)         The soft landscape works shall be carried out before the end of the first planting season following completion of the development or first occupation of the dwelling, whichever is sooner.  The landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

To safeguard the visual appearance of the area as supported by policies EN1 and EN23 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

4)         If within a period of five years from the completion of the development, any of the trees or plants that form part of the approved details of soft landscaping die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased then they shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species

To safeguard the visual appearance of the area as supported by policies EN1 and EN23 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

5)         Tree protection measures shall be undertaken in accordance with the details approved under SE/08/02434 unless agreed otherwise in writing by the local planning authority. The approved protection measures shall be in place before demolition commences and before any equipment, machinery or materials are brought on to the land for the purposes of the development. Protective fencing shall be maintained until all equipment, machinery and surplus materials have been removed from the land. Unless agreed otherwise, within a retained tree protected area: 

- Levels shall not be raised or lowered in relation to the existing ground level

- No roots shall be cut, trenches cut, or soil removed   

- No buildings, roads, or other engineering operations shall be constructed or carried out         

- No fires shall be lit;           

- No vehicles shall be driven or parked over the area; 

- No materials or equipment shall be stored.

To secure the retention of the trees on site and to safeguard their long-term health as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan

6)         Hard landscaping and surfacing shall be undertaken in accordance with drawing numbered FLA/GD/P/180/001/D as approved under SE/08/02411 unless agreed otherwise in writing by the local planning authority, prior to first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted.

To ensure that the appearance of the development enhances the character and appearance of the area as supported by Policy EN1  of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan

7)         The proposed window (serving 'Bedroom 3) on the first floor of the west facing elevation of the dwelling shall be obscure glazed at all times. No further windows, other than those shown on the approved plans, shall be inserted in the west facing elevation of the approved dwelling.

To safeguard the privacy of residents as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan

8)         All works for underground drainage and services shall be  carried out in accordance with the details submitted under SE/08/02437 unless agreed otherwise in writing by the local planning authority.

To safeguard trees on site, in accordance with policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan

9)         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 4156-PD2-001, 002, 003, 004, 005 and 006

            For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

Informatives

This application relates to the amendment described above and does not infer consent for any other changes to the original permission SE/08/00930/FUL (or any later variations).

Item 5.03 – SE/11/00370/FUL  Fairlawn, Wildernesse Avenue, Sevenoaks

The report advised that permission was sought for: the replacement of the demolished “west wing” with a two-storey projecting wing with catslide roof and dormers creating a first floor; the erection of two rear-projecting single storey extensions to the rear of the extended and existing part of the dwelling; the creation of an inverted dormer type balcony; the erection of a replacement porch to main entrance with pitched catslide style roof; and the erection of a detached pool house building to the rear of the site near to the western boundary.

It was MOVED by the Chairman that the recommendation in the report be adopted.

                               Resolved:           SE/11/00370/FUL: That planning permission be GRANTED  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.

In pursuance of section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2)         No development shall be carried out on the land until samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the extensions and outbuildings hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Council. The development shall be carried out using the approved materials.

To ensure that the appearance of the development enhances the character and appearance of the conservation area as supported by Policy EN23 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

3)         Prior to the commencement of the swimming pool building hereby permitted, a method statement shall be supplied and approved in writing by the Council. This statement shall give detail of the method of construction of the swimming pool building having regard to the protection of surrounding and adjacent trees. The development shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Council.

To safeguard the retention and long term health of trees in accordance with EN1 and EN23 of the Sevenoaks Local Plan.

4)         No development shall be carried out on the land until full details of soft landscape works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Council.  Those details shall include:-planting plans (identifying existing planting, plants to be retained and new planting);-a schedule of new plants (noting species, size of stock at time of planting and proposed number/densities); and-a programme of implementation.

To safeguard the visual appearance of the area as supported by EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

5)         All soft landscape works shall be carried out before the first occupation of the development hereby permitted.  The landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

To safeguard the visual appearance of the area as supported by EN1 and EN23 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

6)         If within a period of five years from the completion of the development, any of the trees or plants that form part of the approved details of soft landscaping die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased then they shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species.

To safeguard the visual appearance of the area as supported by EN1 and EN23 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

7)         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: DS/140/01, 02A, 03A, 04A, 05B, 06, 07A, 08B, 09, 10B, 11B, 12B, 13B, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18A and 19

For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

8)         Prior to the commencement of the swimming pool building, details of acoustic insulation of the proposed plant room shall be provided to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details and thereafter maintained as such.

To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of properties adjacent to the site as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

Item 5.04 – SE/11/00371/CAC  Fairlawn, Wildernesse Avenue, Sevenoaks

The report advised that the application was for Conservation Area Consent for the demolition of the two-storey “west wing” of the dwelling, the gabled roof double garage adjacent to the western boundary and the adjoining rear projecting single-storey hipped roof swimming pool building adjacent to the western boundary. This proposal was made concurrent with application SE/11/00370/FUL.

It was MOVED by the Chairman that the recommendation in the report be adopted.

            Resolved:SE/11/00371/CAC: That planning permission be GRANTED  subject to the following conditions:

1)         The works to which this consent relates shall begin before the expiration of three years from the date of this consent.

In pursuance of section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

2)         The demolition hereby permitted shall not be undertaken before a contract for the carrying out of the redevelopment works has been made and planning permission has been granted for the redevelopment for which the contract provides.

To ensure that the demolition is carried out as a continuous operation with the redevelopment of the site, in the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policies EN1 and EN23 of the Local Plan.

Item 5.10 – SE/10/03498/FUL  81 High Street and The Shambles, Sevenoaks

The report advised that application was for approval of change of use of both 81 High Street and an area of the Shambles to its rear to become a mixed use comprising both A1 (coffee shop) and A3 (café and outside seating area).

It was MOVED by the Chairman that the recommendation in the report be adopted subject to the inclusion of the additional condition set out in the Late Observations sheet.

            Resolved:SE/10/03498/FUL: That planning permission be GRANTED  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.

In pursuance of section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2)         The use of the unit and land to the rear hereby permitted is for use as a coffee shop/cafe only and for no other purpose, including any purpose within Class A3 of the Town and Country Planning ( Use Classes Order ) 1987 (as amended).

To safeguard the amenity of the locality as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

3)         The use hereby permitted shall only occur between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday, between 7am and 7pm Saturday and between 8am and 5pm Sundays and Bank Holidays.

To safeguard the amenity of the locality as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

4)         Bins shall be provided for the use by customers whilst the outdoor seating area is in operation.

To safeguard the amenity of the locality as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

5)         The tables, chairs and any associated equipment or paraphernalia associated with the operation of the outside café area shall be removed from the Shambles at the close of business each day.

To ensure that the development preserves the character and appearance of the area as supported by policies EN1 and EN23 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

6)                The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: SB/2010/1/site plan revised and 2/block plan revised.

For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

Item 5.11 – SE/11/00102/FUL  Land adj to 1 & 2 Shacklands Cottages, Shacklands Road, Shoreham, Sevenoaks

The report advised of the application which sought permission to replace a defective septic tank with a new treatment plant to serve no.s 1 & 2 Shacklands Cottages.

It was MOVED by the Chairman that the recommendation in the report be adopted subject to the inclusion of the additional informative set out in the Late Observations sheet.

            Resolved:SE/11/00102/FUL: That planning permission be GRANTED  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.

In pursuance of section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2)         Prior to the development commencing, the Arboricultural Officer is to be contacted to agree which trees are to be removed. After this, a detailed plan showing the trees to be felled shall be submitted and approved in writing to the local planning authority. The development shall take place in accordance with the approved details.

To ensure that the proposal does not detract from the character and appearance of the area; as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan and LO8 of the Core Strategy.

3)         No development shall be carried out until a scheme of soft landscaping, including type and size of species has been submitted to the Council for approval in writing. The scheme shall include indications of all existing trees and hedgerows on the land, and details of any to be retained, together with measures for their protection during the course of the development. The soft landscape works shall be carried out before the first dwelling is occupied or in accordance with a programme of implementation agreed in writing with the Council.  The landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

To ensure that the proposal does not detract from the character and appearance of the area; as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan and LO8 of the Core Strategy.

4)         If within a period of five years from the completion of the development, any of the trees or plants that form part of the approved details of soft landscaping die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased then they shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species.

To ensure that the proposal does not detract from the character and appearance of the area; as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan and LO8 of the Core Strategy.

5)         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans PS001/4, ENTEX Biotec package sewage treatment plants, PS001/2, PS001/6.

For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

6)         No development shall commence until a works plan has been submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. It should cover the following (although it may include other things): the timings of the works, methodology to minimise impacts on tree roots, location of the construction compound and details of the post development works restoration. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

In the interest of protecting existing wildlife in accordance with PPS9

Informatives

Please be advised that the soakaway system does not allow effluent discharge directly into the groundwater. The plant must continue to be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to function efficiently going forward.

Item 5.12 - SE/11/00765/FUL  66 London Road, Sevenoaks

The report advised that planning permission was sought for a change of use only of the ground floor of 66 London Road from A1 (retail) to A3 (restaurants and cafes) with no external alterations.

It was MOVED by the Chairman that the recommendation in the report be adopted.

            Resolved:SE/11/00765/FUL: That planning permission be GRANTED  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.

In pursuance of section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2)         Before the development / use hereby permitted commences, a suitable scheme for the mechanical ventilation of the kitchen area, including filtration to remove grease and cooking odours shall be submitted to and be approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submission shall include a detailed and scaled plan of the scheme proposed, together with manufacturers' noise data on the fan unit and silencer(s) and details of maximum noise levels to emanate through the ducting and from the flue terminal (including details of background noise where necessary). The approved system shall be installed and operational before the premises are first brought into use and permanently maintained in full and effective working order at all times.  The system shall be used when cooking is being carried out. 

To safeguard the visual amenity of the area and the amenities of the occupiers of properties nearby to the site as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

3)         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: SP1244/10 and 11.

For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.