To approve the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 20 July 2023, as a correct record.

Resolved: That the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 20 July 2023, be agreed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

Including any interests not already registered

Cllr Edwards-Winser declared that for Minute 24 – 23/00888/FUL – Clandon, Leonard Avenue, Otford, Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5RB he was the local Member but he remained open-minded.

There were none.

Reserved Planning Applications

The Committee considered the following planning applications:

Demolition of community hall and retail unit and the construction of 23 new residential units (Class C3) with associated vehicular and pedestrian access, car parking (23 spaces), cycle parking, refuse storage, landscaping, play area and construction of new community hall (Class F2(b)) and new retail unit (Class E), and construction of 4 new areas of car parking on Four Elms Road, Foxglove Close, Wayside Drive, and Field Drive (total 41 spaces).

The proposal sought planning permission for demolition of community hall and retail unit and the construction of 23 new residential units (Class C3) with associated vehicular and pedestrian access, car parking (23 spaces), cycle parking, refuse storage, landscaping, play area and construction of new community hall (Class F2(b)) and new retail unit (Class E), and construction of 4 new areas of car parking on Four Elms Road, Foxglove Close, Wayside Drive, and Field Drive (total 41 spaces). The application had been referred to the Committee as the application had been submitted on behalf of the Council.

Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers and late observation sheet which amended the recommendation in relation to the s106 agreement and condition 16.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Members asked questions of clarification from the officers, which focused on the financial viability of the scheme as summarised in the Officer’s report.The Development Manager advised that the viability data was assessed and had been independently verified. It was confirmed that the scheme was unable to support affordable housing.

It was moved by the Chairman that the recommendations within the report, and the amendments to the recommendations and condition 16 within the late observations be agreed.

Members discussed the application giving consideration to the parking provision, the viability of the scheme and the need for additional housing in the District. Some concern was expressed regarding the lack of affordable housing in the proposals. However, it was noted that the scheme could not support this.

The motion was put to the vote and it was

Resolved:  That planning permission be granted subject to the completion of a S106 agreement:

·         to provide an updated viability review (trigger to be agreed with KCC)

·       together with a clawback mechanism to provide for any surplus profit to be provided to KCC towards the need for education provision generated by the development, and

·        subject to the conditions set out in the main report.

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 and details:

Demolition of existing porch and shed to facilitate 1 no. new two storey residential dwelling and associated works.

The proposal sought planning permission for the demolition of existing porch and shed to facilitate 1 no. new two storey residential dwelling and associated works. The application had been referred to the Committee by Cllr. Roy for further consideration of its impact on the Conservation Area, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and street scene.

Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Members asked questions of clarification of the Officer.

It was moved by the Chairman that the recommendations within the report be agreed.

Members discussed the application giving consideration to the design and character of the proposals, parking provision, and impact on the street scene. Members also noted the comments from the Conservation Officer and discussed whether the proposals would conserve and enhance the character of the landscape and AONB.

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 development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and details: 273 09 105 Rev A; 273 09 110 Rev A; 273 09 111 Rev A; 273 09 112 Rev B; 273 09 113 Rev B; 273 09 120 Rev C; 273 09 121 Rev B; 273 09 122 Rev C; 273 09 125 Rev A

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

3)          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.

4)          Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a Phase 1 desk top and site walk over survey for contaminants is to be undertaken and submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Where any contaminants are identified a Phase 2 site intrusive investigation shall be undertaken to include a risk assessment and conceptual site model and also submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval. . If any contaminants are identified that may pose a risk to human health, the applicant shall submit a remediation strategy to be approved in writing by the local planning authority. Following any remediation works, a validation report shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority to demonstrate the remediation works have been carried out in accordance with the approved remediation strategy. The development will be implemented in accordance with the approved  ...  view the full minutes text for item 24.