To approve the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 19 November 2020, as a correct record.

Resolved:  That the Minutes of the Development Control Committee held on 19 November 2020, be signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.

Including any interests not already registered

Councillor Osborne-Jackson declared that for Minute 135 – 20/02543/HOUSE – 7 Wyndham Close, Leigh, Kent, TN11 8RD, that he had called the item to Committee at the request of the Parish Council but remained open minded.

There were none.

There were no public speakers against the following item and no Member reserved the item for debate, therefore, in accordance with Part 7.3(e) of the constitution the following matter was considered without debate:

Demolish three outbuildings, proposed link attached side extension with roof-lights and balcony, detached garage, landscaping with new driveway, relocation of one outbuilding, porch and alterations to fenestration.

Proposed link attached side extension and detached garage.

The proposal sought planning permission to demolish three outbuildings, for a proposed link attached side extension with roof-lights and balcony, detached garage, landscaping with new driveway, relocation of one outbuilding, porch, alterations to fenestration, proposed link attached side extension and detached garage.

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 following approved plans and details:20_252 - 140, 20_252 - 130, 20_252 - 122, 20_252 - 121, 20_252 - 111, 20_252 - 110 Rev A, Design and access statement#

To ensure that the appearance of the development is in harmony with the existing character of the property 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 and details: 20_252 - 140, 20_252 - 130, 20_252 - 122, 20_252 - 121, 20_252 - 111, 20_252 - 110 Rev A, 20_252 - 106, 20_252 – 101, 20_252 – 120.

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

4)    The approved garage shown on the approved plans shall be constructed using a 'no dig' method of construction only. Prior to the commencement of any hard and soft landscaping works on the site and prior to the construction of the garage, further details of any hard and soft landscaping works to be carried out on the site shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for their prior written approval. The works shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.

Such details shall include:    

- A planting plan clearly identifying existing planting, plants to be retained and any new planting; 

- A schedule of the new plants to be included (noting species, size of stock at time of planting and proposed number/densities);

- Any new proposed boundary treatments or means of enclosure;

- Details of any hard landscaping works;

- A programme of implementation.

The hard and soft landscaping works and the new proposed boundary treatments shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.

An Arboricultural Method Statement shall also be submitted by the applicant to the Local Planning Authority for their prior written approval to explain the tree protection measures to be adopted during the construction phase.  The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

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 available planting season with others of a similar size and species.

In the interest of protecting and preserving the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 131.

Demolish three outbuildings, proposed link attached side extension with roof-lights and balcony, detached garage, landscaping with new driveway, relocation of one outbuilding, porch and alterations to fenestration.

The proposal sought planning permission for the demolishment of three outbuildings, proposed link attached side extension with roof-lights and balcony, detached garage, landscaping with new driveway, relocation of one outbuilding, porch and alterations to fenestration.

Resolved:  That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

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

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

2)    The materials to be used in the construction of the development shall be those indicated on the following approved plans and details:20_252 - 140, 20_252 - 130, 20_252 - 122, 20_252 - 121, 20_252 - 111, 20_252 - 110 Rev A, Design and access statement

To ensure that the appearance of the development is in harmony with the existing character of the Grade II listed property 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 and details: 20_252 - 140, 20_252 – 120, 20_252 - 130, 20_252 - 122, 20_252 - 121, 20_252 - 111, 20_252 - 110 Rev A, 20_252 - 106, 20_252 – 101.

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

4)    No development shall be carried out on the site until material samples of the sandstone, brick, roof tiles, and timber boarding and details of the proposed mortar mix have been submitted to the Local Planning Authority for their prior written approval. The works shall be carried out using the approved materials.

In the interest of preserving the integrity of the Grade II listed building in accordance with Policy EN4 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

5)    Prior to the installation of any new windows and prior to any works commencing to alter existing windows to the main house, elevation drawings (at a scale of 1:10) and horizontal and vertical section drawings ( at a scale of 1:5) of the windows are to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

In the interest of preserving the integrity of the Grade II listed building in accordance with Policy EN4 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

6)    The new proposed conservation style roof-lights as delineated on the approved plans are to be flush with the roof plane.

In the interest of preserving the integrity of the Grade II listed building in accordance with Policy EN4 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

General purpose steel framed building.

The proposal sought prior approval for a general purpose steel framed building. The application was referred to the Committee as the applicant was a relative of a member of staff.

Resolved:  That prior approval will be required.

Informatives

1)    The submission of further details are required in order for the local planning authority to give formal consideration to the siting, design and external appearance of any building, extension or alteration; siting and means of construction of any private way; the siting of the excavation or deposit; or the siting and appearance of any tank.

2)    Upon the submission of the further details required you are required by legislation to complete and display a site notice on or near the land to which the proposed development is to be carried out, leaving the notice in position for not less than 21 days. The notice will be supplied to you on receipt of the additional details.

3)    If the site notice is removed, obscured or defaced before the period of 21 days have elapsed you must take reasonable steps for protection of the notice and if need be, its replacement.

4)    The applicant is advised that details of the design and appearance of the barn will be required. In addition, further consideration should be given to the precise siting of the barn which, because of its close proximity, is considered to represent a potential fire risk to the adjacent woodland. You are advised to seek the advice of the Fire Service prior to submission of the additional details.

The Committee considered the following planning applications:

Erection of three detached dwellings to incorporate a new vehicular access.

The proposal sought planning permission for the erection of three detached dwellings to incorporate a new vehicular access. The application had been referred to the Committee by Councillor Fleming on the basis of the potential impact of the development upon the home at 60 Hitchen Hatch Lane.

Members attention was brought to the main agenda papers and late observation sheet.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Members asked questions of clarification from the officer.

It was moved by the Chairman and duly seconded that the recommendations within the report and late observation papers together with an amendment to condition 7 to include consultation with local members, be agreed.

Members discussed the application. Concerns were expressed over the landscaping of the application, but it was noted that this was addressed in the conditions. It was also noted that condition 17 required submission of details of screening to the Juliette balcony to the house on Plot 2a.

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 following approved plans and details: Design and access statement dated 21/08/2020, 05 Rev C, 06 Rev B, 07 Rev B, 12 Rev D, 13 Rev C, 14 Rev C, 15 Rev C, 16 Rev C, 17 Rev C, 18 Rev C, 19 Rev B, 20 Rev B, 21 Rev B, 22 Rev B.

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 and details: 01 Rev B, 03 Rev B, 05 Rev C, 06 Rev B, 07 Rev B, ,10 Rev B, 11 Rev B, 12 Rev D, 13 Rev C, 14 Rev C, 15 Rev C, 16 Rev C, 17 Rev C, 18 Rev C, 19 Rev B, 20 Rev B, 21 Rev B, 22 Rev B, 08 Rev C, 09 Rev B, Arboricultural Report prepared by Chartwell Tree Consultants Limited.

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

4)    Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted, one electric vehicle charging point shall be installed for each of the new dwellinghouses and retained thereafter.

In order to mitigate and adapt to climate change in accordance with policies EN1 and T3 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

5)    The development shall be constructed in accordance with the proposed finished site levels, finished floor and ridge levels  ...  view the full minutes text for item 134.

Proposed roof conversation and rear roof alterations.

The proposal sought planning permission for a proposed roof conversion and rear roof alterations. The application had been referred to the Committee by Councillor Osborne-Jackson in order to allow consideration of the impact of the development upon the character of the area and neighbouring amenity.

Members attention was brought to the main agenda papers.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Members asked questions of clarification from officer.

It was moved by the Chairman and duly seconded that the recommendations within the report, be agreed.

Members discussed the application.

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 approved plan 2020-07.

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

3)    The window in the dormer on the proposed east facing elevation of the development hereby permitted shall be glazed with obscure glass of no less than obscurity level 3 and permanently fixed shut, unless the parts of the window/s which can be opened are more than 1.7 metres above the floor of the room in which the window is installed, and shall thereafter be permanently retained as such.

To safeguard the privacy of residents as supported by Policy EN2 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

4)    The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and details: 2020-01, 2020-02, 2020-03, 2020-06 and 2020-07.

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

Informatives

1)    The applicant is advised that for the avoidance of doubt this decision does not purport to grant permission for the use of cladding to the garage, which should be subject to a separate application to be assessed on its own merits.