The Chairman expressed sadness that this was the last meeting of the Development Control Manager who was joining Elmbridge Borough Council. The Committee wished him the best for the future.

Cllr. Piper clarified that he had not declared an interest in item 5.11 SE/11/00102/FUL Land adj to 1 & 2 Shacklands Cottages, Shacklands Road, Shoreham, Sevenoaks on the meeting of 9 June 2011.

Resolved:    That the minutes of the meeting of the Development Control Committee held on 30 June 2011, as amended, be approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

Cllrs. Mrs. Dawson and Piper declared personal interests in item 5.03 – SE/11/00813/FUL 85 Solefields Road, Sevenoaks as dual hatted members of both the District Council and Sevenoaks Town Council.

Cllr. Brookbank declared a personal interest in item 5.04 - SE/11/01506/TELNOT Proposed Telecommunications Mast North West of Junction with London Road, Shurlock Avenue, Swanley as a dual hatted member of both the District Council and Swanley Town Council but clarified that he was not a member of Swanley Town Council’s Development Control Committee.

Cllr. Underwood declared a personal interest in item 5.04 - SE/11/01506/TELNOT Proposed Telecommunications Mast North West of Junction with London Road, Shurlock Avenue, Swanley as a dual hatted member of both the District Council and Swanley Town Council. He added that he lived in close proximity to the site but that this was not prejudicial.

Cllr. McGarvey declared an interest in item 6.01 310/05/085: Four Winds, Farley Common, Westerham because of the strong views which he voiced last time it was discussed.

The Chairman ruled that additional information received since the despatch of the agenda be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency by reason of the special circumstances that decisions were required to be made without undue delay and on the basis of the most up?to?date information available.

The Chairman ruled that additional information received since the despatch of the agenda be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency by reason of the special circumstances that decisions were required to be made without undue delay and on the basis of the most up?to?date information available.

The Chairman indicated that a request had been made by the applicant to move item 5.01 to later in the agenda so he could attend. However the Chairman had decided against this because it was non-standard. The applicant did have a reserve speaker.

The Committee considered the following planning applications:

5.01 – SE/11/01148/FUL 16 Banckside, Hartley, Longfield DA3 7RD

The report advised that the proposal was for the erection of a single storey flank and rear extension as well as a new porch and roof over the Garage.

It was noted that the report had been referred to Committee at the request of Cllr. Gaywood, in view of the visual impact of the addition and the impact that it would have on adjacent residents.

Officers stated that the proposal was considered to have no adverse impact on the visual amenity of the streetscene or the amenities of adjacent properties.

It was noted that a Members’ Site Inspection had been held for this application.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

            Against the Application:      Ms Hine

            For the Application:             Mr Giles

            Parish Representative:       -

            Local Member:                      -

A Member informed the Committee that when the houses were constructed they were intended to be similar to each other. He noted how strongly the residents at number 18 felt regarding possible harm to light and privacy amenities.

Members noted that the design was not especially bulky from the side view because of the sloping roof. Most did not feel the development would have such an impact on the streetscene that the streetscene would be spoilt.

It was MOVED by the Chairman that the recommendation in the report be adopted. The motion was put to the vote and there voted –

            11 votes in favour of the motion

            2 votes against the motion

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 enhances the character and appearance of the EN1 as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

3)    No window(s) or other opening(s) shall be inserted at any time in the side elevation of the rear extension hereby approved, despite the provisions of any Development Order.

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

4)    The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans 1, 2

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

5.02 – SE/11/00282/FUL The Oast House, Underriver, Sevenoaks TN15 0SB

This item was withdrawn due to an inaccuracy with the site plan.

5.03 – SE/11/00813/FUL 85 Solefields Road, Sevenoaks  TN13 1PH

The report advised that the proposal was for alterations to the existing boundary wall between the front garden and public footpath which involved the raising of 4 brick piers with intermediate  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.

6.01    310/05/085: Four Winds, Farley Common, Westerham

Following an appeal to the Enforcement Notice served on 10 June and subsequent letter from the Planning Inspector, the Development Control Manager explained that due to an incorrect paragraph in the Notice it was likely to be rendered a nullity. The matter had returned to the Committee at the request of the Local Member and with the approval of the Chairman.

The Committee was asked to accept the letter from the Planning Inspectorate, note the subsequent legal advice, withdraw the previous Enforcement Notice and issue a new Enforcement Notice with appropriate amendments.

The item was considered by the Committee as a matter of urgency in light of the information received and the requirement to respond to the appeal. A supplementary agenda was published and tabled for Members’ attention on 28 July 2011.

Resolved:      That

1)    the letter from the Planning Inspectorate and the subsequent legal advice be noted;

2)    the Enforcement Notice served on 10 June be withdrawn;

3)    an enforcement notice be re-issued omitting 5. c(iii); and

4)    the wording of the enforcement notice be subject to agreement with Legal Services.