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60.

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To approve the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 26 January 2023, as a correct record.

 

Minutes:

Resolved: That the Minutes of the Development Control Committee meeting held on 26 January 2023 be approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

61.

Declarations of Interest or Predetermination

Including any interests not already registered

Minutes:

Cllr. Layland declared for reasons of transparency he was the Local Member for Minute 65 – 22/02353/MMA - Tonys Corner Shop, 18 Cedar Drive, Edenbridge Kent TN8 5JL and would remain open minded.

Cllr. Barnett declared for reasons of transparency he was the neighbouring Ward Member for Minute 63 – 22/02353/MMA - Tonys Corner Shop, 18 Cedar Drive, Edenbridge Kent TN8 5JL and would remain open minded.

 

62.

Declarations of Lobbying

Minutes:

All Members with the exception of Cllr. P. Darrington declared that they had been lobbied in respect of Minute 63 - 22/01447/FUL - Field East of High Elms, London Road, West Kingsdown Kent.

UNRESERVED PLANNING APPLICATIONS

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

63.

22/02353/MMA - Tonys Corner Shop, 18 Cedar Drive, Edenbridge Kent TN8 5JL pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Amendment to 21/02825/FUL

Minutes:

The proposal sought planning permission for Amendment to 21/02825/FUL. The application had been referred to the Committee as the applicant was the Council.

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

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 the time limit imposed on application SE/21/02825/FUL.

In pursuance of section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2)       The materials to be used in the construction of the residential development shall be those indicated on the approved plans: A983-01B-PL-120 rev E, A983-01B-PL-121 rev D, A983-01C-PL-120 rev D, A983-01C-PL-121-D, A983-01F-PL-120 rev C, A983-01F-PL-121 rev C.

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 hard and soft landscaping, hereby approved, shall be carried out in accordance with the landscaping plans and planting schedules, reference numbers: Site 10 Planting Schedule, 5469 LLB ZZ E6 DR L 001 rev P03,  5469 LLB ZZ E6 DR L 0002 P03, 5469 LLB ZZ E10 DR L 0001 P02, 5469 LLB ZZ E11 DR L 0001 P02, 5469 LLB ZZ E11 DR L 0002 P02, 5469 LLB ZZ E3 DR L 0002 P03, 5469 LLB ZZ E3 DR L0001 P03, 5469 LLB ZZ E7 DR L 0001 P02, 5469 LLB ZZ E7 DR L 0002 P02, 5469 LLB ZZ ZZ DR L 0001 P02, 5469 LLB ZZ ZZ DR L 0002 P02 and Masterplan 5469 LLB ZZ ZZ DR L 0001 P06.

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)       All planting, seeding or turfing approved shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the occupation of the development or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner. Any trees or plants which, within a period of five years after planting, are removed, die or become seriously damaged or diseased in the opinion of the local planning authority , shall be replaced in the next available planting season with others of similar size, species and number, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

To ensure the provision, establishment and maintenance of the landscape scheme in the interests of the visual amenities of the locality in accordance with Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

5)       Prior to the first occupation of the dwellings on sites 6 and 10, eleven electric car charging points with suitable voltage and wiring for the safe charging of electric vehicles within the residential curtilage, shall be installed and thereafter maintained, as per approved plan numbers A983-01B-PL-102 rev D and A983-01F-PL-102 rev D.

In order to mitigate and adapt to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 63.

64.

22/02908/FUL - Manor Buildings , Powder Mill Lane, Leigh Kent TN11 9AS pdf icon PDF 731 KB

Use of open storage yard for storage of motor vehicles.

Minutes:

The proposal sought planning permission for the use of open storage yard for storage of motor vehicles. The application had been referred to the Committee as the planning agent was related to an Officer of the Council.

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

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: Location plan and block plan received 08/11/22 and 14/11/22

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

3)       There shall be no retail or wholesale sales of motor vehicles carried out from the application site.

In the interests of highway safety.

 

RESERVED PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The Committee considered the following planning applications:

 

 

65.

22/01447/FUL - Field East Of High Elms, London Road, West Kingsdown Kent pdf icon PDF 765 KB

Change of use of land for stationing of caravans for residential occupation for Gypsy Traveller site with portacabin structure.

Minutes:

The proposal sought planning permission for change of use of land for stationing of caravans for residential occupation for Gypsy and Traveller site with portacabin structure. The application had been referred to the Committee by Cllrs. Harrison, Bulford and Fothergill on the grounds that there was insufficient justification for a new Gypsy Traveller pitch in the Green belt location and that there were already many pitches in West Kingsdown.

There were no public speakers registered.

Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers and late observation sheet which amended condition 5.

Members asked questions of clarification from the officer’s. Questions focused on the unmet need for Gypsy and Traveller pitches in the District and the special circumstances of the application.

Members were advised that as the Council did not at the time hold a Gypsy/Traveller policy the Sevenoaks Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment 2022 (GTAA) was used as a best guide for deciding Gypsy and Traveller pitches in the District which had indicated a requirement of 43 pitches between 2022 and 2040. It was confirmed that the Council had a statutory duty to provide gypsy/Traveller sites and with recent permissions the figure had reduced to 37. The Case Officer explained that this outstanding unmet need was afforded substantial weight during consideration of the application.

It was moved by the Chairman and duly seconded that the recommendations within the report and late observations, 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)       This planning permission is granted for a temporary period of five years only, from the date of this permission. By the date this permission expires, all caravans, utility building, structures, hardstanding, materials and equipment brought on to the land in connection with the use hereby approved, shall be removed and the site shall be restored to its previous condition, or restored in accordance with a scheme that has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

In order that any other proposal for the use of the land for a longer period is the subject of a separate application, to be determined on its merits, having regard to the harm to the Green Belt, the status of the Local Plan and the allocation of sites for Gypsies and Travellers.

2)       The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and details: Block plan, site location plan and portacabin elevations.

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

3)       The occupation of the site hereby permitted shall be limited to Ms Harrison and their resident dependants to whom are gypsy and travellers,  defined as persons of nomadic habit of life whatever their race or origin, including such persons who on grounds only of their own or their family's or dependants' educational or health needs or old age have ceased to travel temporarily or permanently, but excluding  ...  view the full minutes text for item 65.

66.

22/02747/FUL - Land Behind De Winter House , Granville Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1DZ pdf icon PDF 1 MB

New build detached house with associated car parking and landscaping.

Minutes:

The proposal sought planning permission for new build detached house with associated car parking and landscaping. The application had been referred to the Committee by Cllr. Fleming on the grounds of impact to biodiversity.

Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers and late observation sheet which did not amend the recommendations.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Against the Application:

Mark Smith

For the Application:

Neal Thompson

Parish Representative:

 -

Local Members:

Cllr. Fleming

Members asked questions of clarification from the speakers and officer.

Members asked questions around the bulk and scale of the development and the ecological impact. The Case Officer advised that he was content with the height and scale of the development in the report. He advised that a section of trees would be removed in similar fashion to existing developments in the surrounding area.

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

Members discussed the application. Members expressed concern over the ecological and environmental impact of removing the trees.

It was moved and duly seconded that condition 7 be amended to read: Prior to works commencement, a Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) will be submitted to, and be approved in writing by, the local planning authority. (The Applicant’s Agent speaking for the development agreed to the amendment of condition 7).

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

Debate continued on the substantive motion.

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: 21239 E150, P100, P150, P151, P152, P200, P201, P400, P450, P451 and P452.

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

3)       No development shall take place until details of existing and proposed finished site levels, finished floor and ridge levels of the buildings to be erected, and finished external surface levels have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall thereafter be constructed in accordance with the approved details.

In order to safeguard the visual amenities of the area in accordance with policies EN1 and EN4 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

4)       No development including any works of demolition or preparation works prior to building operations shall take place on site until a Construction Transport Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The approved statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period and shall include:

(a)  parking for vehicles of site personnel, operatives and visitors

(b)  loading and unloading of plant and materials

(c)  storage of plant and materials used in constructing  ...  view the full minutes text for item 66.

 

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