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178.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 106 KB

To approve the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 29 April 2021, as a correct record.

 

Minutes:

Resolved:  That the Minutes of the Development Control Committee meeting held on 29 April 2021 be approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

179.

Declarations of Interest or Predetermination

Including any interests not already registered

Minutes:

Councillor Perry Cole declared for Minute 183 – 21/0019/HOUSE – Pettings Court, Hodsoll Street, Kent, TN15 7LH, that he was predetermined.

Councillor Cheeseman declared for Minutes 184 – 20/03735/FUL – Bower House, Bower Lane, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0AJ, that he was predetermined.

180.

Declarations of Lobbying

Minutes:

All Councillors present declared they had been lobbied in respect of Minute 181 – 21/00703/HOUSE – The Old Bakehouse, Six Bells Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1JE.

 

Councillor Perry Cole declared he had been lobbied in respect of Minute 183 – 21/00199/HOUSE – Pettings Court, Hodsoll, Street, Kent, TN15 7LH.

RESERVED PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The Committee considered the following planning applications:

181.

21/00703/HOUSE - The Old Bakehouse, Six Bells Lane, Sevenoaks, KENT, TN13 1JE pdf icon PDF 901 KB

Conversion of disused outbuildings (washroom and outdoor WC), and an enclosed courtyard into a one bedroom annexe

Minutes:

The proposal sought planning permission for the conversion of disused outbuildings (washroom and outdoor WC), and an enclosed courtyard into a one bedroom annexe. The application had been referred to the Committee by the Chief Officer Planning & Regulatory Services due to the sensitive nature of the proposal because of its background and planning history.

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

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Against the Application:

Timothy Craig

For the Application:

-

Parish Representative:

Town Cllr Michaelides

Local Members:

Cllr Fleming & Cllr Clack

Members asked questions of clarification to the officer. It was clarified that there had been a light assessment done but not a sunlight assessment. Regarding the neighbouring 8 Six Bells Lane which was a listed building, it was highlighted that there was no statutory requirement for the listed building consent and planning application to be submitted at the same time.

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

Members discussed the application and expressed concerns that the proposal did not preserve or enhance the conservation area. Further concerns were expressed over the size of the roof.

The motion was put to the vote and it was lost.

It was moved by Cllr Reay and duly seconded that the application be refused on the grounds that it does not preserve or enhance the conservation area. 

The motion was put to the vote and it was

Resolved:  That planning permission be refused on the grounds that:

By virtue of its design, the proposed annexe building would detrimentally affect the character and appearance of this part of Sevenoaks High Street and fails to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of Sevenoaks High Street Conservation Area and the setting of the curtilage/listed building(s).  The development is contrary to Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, the National Planning Policy Framework, policy SP1 of the Sevenoaks Core Strategy and policies EN1, EN4 of the Sevenoaks Allocation and Development Management Plan.

182.

20/03779/FUL - Land East of The Coach House, St Julians Road, Underriver, KENT TN15 0RX pdf icon PDF 580 KB

Erection of two stables, tack room and hay store for personal use

Minutes:

The proposal sought planning permission for the erection of two stables, tack room and hay store for personal use. The application had been referred to the Committee by Councillor Thornton on the grounds of loss of openness, inappropriate development within the Green Belt, harm to the AONB and impact on the public right of way, contrary to the NPPF paragraphs 79, 143 and 144, policy L08 of the Core Strategy, policy LT2 of the ADMP and policies R7 & R8 of the Underriver Village Design Statement SPD.

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

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Against the Application:

Linda Law

For the Application:

Pete Hadley

Parish Representative:

Parish Cllr Tony Bulleid

Local Members:

Cllr Thornton

Members asked questions of clarification to the officer. It was clarified that the Underriver Village Design Statement SPD had been taken into account by the Case Officer. It was highlighted that policies R7 and R8 of the Underriver Village Design Statement was similar to LT2 of the ADMP.

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

Members discussed the application and expressed concerns over the size and location of he proposed stables. Members considered the concerns raised by speakers including the impact the stables would have on the Green Belt.

The motion was put to the vote and it was lost.

It was moved by Cllr Reay and duly seconded that planning permission be refused on the grounds that the proposed stables would result in a loss of openness and would therefore be an inappropriate development within the Green Belt.

The motion as put to the vote and it was 

Resolved:  That planning permission be refused on the grounds that:

The proposed stables, tack room and hay store, by reason of their size and siting, would result in loss of openness and thus be inappropriate development within the Green Belt which would be harmful to the visual amenities of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and impact on the public right of way, contrary to paragraphs 79, 143 and 144 of the National Planning Policy Guidance, policy L08 of the Core Strategy, policy LT2 of the Council’s Allocations and Development Management Plan and policies R7 and R8 of the Underriver Village Design Statement Supplementary Planning Document.

183.

21/00199/HOUSE - Pettings Court, Hodsoll Street, KENT TN15 7LH pdf icon PDF 648 KB

Demolition of existing outbuildings and the erection of a two storey side extension, extension to the basement, associated landscaping, new porch and alterations to fenestration.

Minutes:

The proposal sought planning permission for the demolition of existing outbuildings and the erection of a two storey side extension, extension to basement, associated landscaping, new porch and alterations to fenestration. The item had been referred to the Committee by Councillor Cole on the grounds that the planning application may extend above the 50% requirement for the Green Belt and due to concerns regarding the visual impact created by the addition of the basement to the main extension and associated terracing, contrary to policy EN1/EN2 and GB2.

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

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Against the Application:

-

For the Application:

Neal Thompson

Parish Representative:

Parish Cllr Frank Cottee

Local Members:

Cllr Perry Cole

Members asked questions of clarification to the officer. It was clarified that the increase in floorspace of  the proposal was under 50%.

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

Members discussed the application with concerns expressed over the visual impact of the basement. It was moved by the Chairman and duly seconded that an additional landscaping condition be included in the proposal. 

The amendment was put to the vote and it was carried.

The substantive 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 external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match those used on the existing building.

 

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: E001, P150 P3, P200 P3, P201 P3, P202 P2, P450 P4, P451 P3, the Tree Protection Plan (ref: 19-956-TPP) and Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Method Statement and Open Architecture Design and Access Statement.

 

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

 

4)    Within three months of the commencement of works, a detailed ecological enhancement plan shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. The approved plan shall be implemented within a period of six months from the first occupation of the building as extended and retained as approved thereafter.

 

To enhance the biodiversity on the application site, as supported by Policy SP11 of the Sevenoaks Core Strategy.

 

5)    Within two months of commencement of works on site, full details of soft landscaping proposals, including a schedule of landscape maintenance for a minimum period of 5 years, shall be submitted to the local planning authority for approval in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 183.

184.

20/03735/FUL - Bower House, Bower Lane, Eynsford, KENT DA4 0AJ pdf icon PDF 920 KB

Erection of 2 No. new dwellings with allocated parking in the rear premises of Bower House with demolition of the existing garage and shed.

Minutes:

The proposal sought planning permission for the erection of 2 No. new dwellings with allocated parking in the rear premises of Bower House with demolition of the existing garage and shed. The application had been referred to the Committee by Councillor Cheeseman on the grounds that the scale and height of the development may have a significant, detrimental impact on neighbouring properties and the views from the historic Eynsford High Street.

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

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Against the Application:

-

For the Application:

-

Parish Representative:

-

Local Members:

Cllr Cheeseman

Members asked questions of clarification for the officer. It was clarified that Bower House was 7.2 metres to ridge was 7.8 metres.

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)    No development shall be carried out on the land until details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the new dwellings hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out using the approved materials.

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: The location plan, 1 of 1, 19-26-21B, 19-26-22B, 19-26-23A, 19-26-24A, 19-26-25A, 19-26-26A.

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

4)    No development shall take place until an archaeological field evaluation works in accordance with a specification and written timetable has been submitted and approved in writing by the local planning authority and further archaeological investigation recording and reporting determined by the results of the evaluation in accordance with a specification and timetable has to be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

To ensure the features of archaeological interest are properly examined and recorded as supported by Policy EN4 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

5)    Prior to first occupation of the dwellings, a lighting design plan to protect the biodiversity of the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The plan should include the location of external lighting, demonstrating that areas to be lit will not disturb bat activity. All external lighting will be installed in accordance with the specification and location  ...  view the full minutes text for item 184.

 

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