To approve the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 28 April 2016, as a correct record.

Cllr. Layland queried that L06 Policy had been omitted as a reason for refusal under Minute 99 – SE/15/00376/FUL Westerham  House, Fircroft Way, Edenbridge TN8 6EL.  The Development Manager advised that whilst included in debate he recollected from listening to the audio of the meeting that this had not been put forward in the motion agreed by the Committee.

Resolved: That the minutes of the Development Control Committee held on 26 April 2016 be approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

Including any interests not already registered

Councillors Ball, Barnes and Hogg declared for Minute 4 – SE/16/00253/FUL United House, Goldsel Road, Swanley BR8 8EX that, in their capacity as members of Swanley Town Council , they had received information and a presentation from Swantex Paper Mill but remained open minded.

Cllr. Clark declared for Minute 5 – SE/16/00234/HOUSE 38 Ridge Way, Edenbridge TN8 6AR, that he was longstanding friends with one of the objectors and that he would not take part in the debate or voting thereon and would leave the Chamber during consideration of this item.

Cllr. Layland  declared for Minute 5 – SE/16/00234/HOUSE 38 Ridge Way, Edenbridge TN8 6AR, that he was Ward Councillor and a member of Edenbridge Town Council but remained open minded.

Councillors Ball, Barnes, Hogg, Layland and Miss. Stack declared that they had been lobbied in respect of Minute 5 – SE/16/00234/HOUSE 38 Ridge Way, Edenbridge TN8 6AR.

The Committee considered the following planning applications:

Demolition of existing industrial and office buildings and redevelopment of site for 185 dwellings with associated parking and public open space.

The proposal was for demolition of existing industrial and office buildings and redevelopment of site for 185 dwellings with associated parking and public open space.

It had been referred to Committee by Councillor Searles to consider the impact of the development on the operation of Swantex Paper Mill, the density of the development and its impact on highways and local infrastructure.

Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers and the late observations sheets which proposed amendments to the conditions.

Against the Application:            -

For the Application:                  Rick DeBlaby

Parish Representative and

Local Member:                         Cllr. Searles

Members asked questions of clarification from the speakers and officers, concerning density, single aspect buildings, noise and security.  Cllr. Searles confirmed that he had not been involved in any of the negotiations as local member. 

It was moved by the Chairman and duly seconded that the recommendations in the agenda as amended by the late observations sheets, be agreed.

Members discussed the measures within the application which sought to address the previous concerns and reasons for refusal of a similar application.  Members debated suitability of density and single aspect dwellings. 

The motion was put to the vote and it was

Resolved: That

a) planning permission be granted subject to

i)   the conditions set out below, subject to officers being authorised to make any appropriate amendments arising following negotiations and/or in the light of legal advice –

ii)   in the event a satisfactory legal agreement made under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and any other appropriate legislation being completed no later than 27 May 2016 (or if officers are satisfied that the applicant has agreed in writing to the extension of the statutory period for determination, officers are authorised to agree to the extension of the time for completion of the legal agreement and the issue of the decision notice) ;and

iii)  the S.106 legal agreement including the following requirements

·         16% affordable housing provision; and

·         Provision, protection and maintenance of public open space.

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 development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 101-P, 102-A, 120-B, 121-B, 122-B, 133-F, 134-E, 135-D, 136-E, 140-B, 141-B, 142-B, 143-B, 144-B, 145-B, 146-B, 147-B, 148-B, 149-B, 150-B, 151-B, 152-B, 153-B, 154-B, 155-B, 156-B, 157-C, 158-B, 159-B, 160-B, 161-B, 162-B, 163-B, 164-B, 165-B, 166-B, 167-B, 168-B, 5630/100/D; 104; 105/A; 107; 111/E, LON.0005_06C; 07B; 08B; 09B; 11B; 12B; 16B; 17A; 18C; 19D; 20B; 21B; 22B; 24A; 25, Noise modelling and façade acoustic design strategy (Report Number 4930.6/B dated 25 February 2016 by Apex Acoustics Limited), Acoustic non-technical summary (Report Number 4930.5 dated 29 January 2016 by Apex Acoustics Limited), Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (dated 18/01/2016), Flood Risk Assessment (ref. 5630/2.3F, dated January 2015), Landscape and Visual Appraisal (Ref. LON.0005_REV B), Arboricultural  ...  view the full minutes text for item 31.

Erection of a single storey rear extension, pergola structure and covered decking area.

The proposal sought erection of a single storey rear extension, pergola structure and covered decking area.

It had been been referred to Committee by Councillors Scholey and McGregor because the proposal would be contrary to point 5.9 of the Residential Extensions SPD in that it would not maintain an acceptable outlook for neighbouring residents.

Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers.

Against the Application:            Edward Cookson

For the Application:                  -

Parish Representative:              -

Local Member:                         Cllr McGregor

Members asked questions of clarification from the speakers and officers in relation to permitted development rights. 

It was moved by the Chairman and duly seconded that the recommendation in the agenda to grant planning permission be agreed.

Members noted the neighbour’s concerns and discussed the application n comparison with what could be possible if permittee development rights were exercised.

The motion was put to the vote and it was

Resolved: 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 materials to be used in the construction of the development shall be those indicated on the submitted application form.

      To ensure that the appearance of the development is in harmony with the existing character of the area as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

3)   The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: SD2324-GA-B

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

(Having declared an interest, Cllr Clark was not present during consideration of this item)