To approve the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 12 March 2020, as a correct record.

Resolved: That the Minutes of the Development Control Committee held on 12 March 2020, be signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

Including any interests not already registered

Councillor Ball declared that for Minute 73 – 19/03543/FUL - Former Council Offices, 27 - 37 High Street, Swanley Kent BR8 8AE, he had previously considered the matter when it was discussed by Swanley Town Council, but remained open minded.

Councillor Perry Cole declared that for Minute 74 - 20/00520/FUL - Portland Place, Park Drive, Longfield Kent DA3 7RW, the applications was within his ward, but he remained open minded.

Councillor Hogarth declared that for Minute 73 – 19/03543/FUL - Former Council Offices, 27 - 37 High Street, Swanley Kent BR8 8AE, his views had previously been expressed and well documented and therefore he would leave the meeting for consideration of that item and not take part in the debate or voting thereon.

There were none.

RESERVED PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The Committee considered the following planning applications:

Demolition and redevelopment of 27-37 High Street, Swanley to provide 17 new homes for private sale and a business hub (B1) in a new building of three storeys. Provision of car parking bays to the rear of the site, cycle parking, communal garden, landscaping and associated works. As amplified by amended drawings received 18.2.20 and as amplified by amended ground floor plan received 1.4.20.

The proposal sought planning permission for demolition and redevelopment of 27-37 High Street, Swanley to provide 17 new homes for private sale and a business hub (B1) in a new building of three storeys. Provision of car parking bays to the rear of the site, cycle parking, communal garden, landscaping and associated works, as amplified by amended drawings received 18.2.20 and amended ground floor plan received 1.4.20.  The application had been referred to Development Control Committee as the applicant was Sevenoaks District Council.

Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers and late observation sheet which did not change the recommendation but brought attention to an amendment made to paragraph 60 of the Appraisal (Design and Impact on Character of Area) to omit reference to photovoltaic panels.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Against the Application:            -

For the Application:                  Richard Brindle

Parish Representative:               -

Local Member:

Members asked questions of clarification from the speakers and officers.

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

Members discussed the application.

          Resolved: That planning permission be granted subject 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)  For the avoidance of doubt the information to which this decision relates is as follows:  Existing drawings: (00)001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008.Proposed Drawings: (00)100 B, 101, 102, 103, 200 A, 201, 300;  (03)100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106;  (06)900, (21) 700, 701, 702.   - Bell Phillips Architects - Planning Statement (Dec. 2019) & Design and Access Statement (Dec 2019)  - GIA Chartered Surveyors - Internal Daylight, Sunlight and Overshadowing Reports (Dec 2019)  - RGP - Transport Statement 19/BBPA/4709/TS02 (Dec 2019)  - Energy and Sustainability Statement by XCO2   - Hann Tucker Associates - Environmental Noise Survey and Acoustic Design Statement Report 26597/ADS1 (Aug 2019) & Residential External - Building Fabric Report 26597/EBF1 (Sept 2019)  - Air Quality Assessment by XCO2 (Dec. 2019)  - Morph Structures - Flood Risk Statement and Surface Water Management (Suds) Report- Savills - Viability Report (Jan 2020).

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

3)    No development shall take place, including any works of demolition, until a Construction Management Plan has been submitted to, and approved in writing by the LPA. The Statement shall include details of:-The routes for construction and delivery vehicles to / from the site. -Parking and turning areas for construction and delivery vehicles and site personnel,-Timing of deliveries,-Provision of wheel washing facilities,-Temporary traffic management/signage. The approved Construction Management Plan shall be adhered to throughout the construction period for the development.

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Proposed infill extension to provide 2 no. additional sheltered flats at Portland Place with associated parking.

The proposal sought planning permission for a proposed infill extension to provide 2 no. additional sheltered flats at Portland Place with associated parking.  The application had been referred to Development Control Committee by Councillor Cole and Councillor Abraham due to concerns that the proposals may adversely affect the amenities of neighbouring occupiers contrary to Policy EN2 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Against the Application:             -

For the Application:                  Matthew Garvey

Parish Representative:               -

Local Member:                          Cllr Penny Cole

Members asked questions of clarification from the speakers and officers.

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

Members discussed the application.

          Resolved: That planning permission be granted subject 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: DHA/14060-01, DHA/14060/10A, DHA/14060/11A, DHA/14060/12A, DHA/14060/13A, DHA/14060/014A, DHA/14060/15A, DHA/14060/17A.

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