Agenda and minutes

The following Members were also present pursuant to Council Procedure Rule 24(1) and took part in the proceedings as follows:

Councillor M Roberts  Minute No. 108j – F/TH/08/0400

Members agreed to vary the order of the agenda as follows:

Agenda item 5, the Schedule of Planning applications:

D10 – Land at Manston Business Park, Manston Road, Manston, Ramsgate followed by;

D09 – Land at Nash Road/Haine Road, Ramsgate.

Apologies were received from Councillors Goodwin, B Sullivan and Wright.

Substituting for Councillor Goodwin was Councillor Mrs Tomlinson.

Substituting for Councillor B Sullivan was Councillor Mrs Wiltshire.

Substituting for Councillor Wright was Councillor M Tomlinson.

To receive any declarations of interest.  Members are advised to consider the extract from the Standard Board Code of Conduct for Members, which forms part of the Declaration of Interest Form at the back of this Agenda.  If a Member declares an interest, they should complete that Form and hand it to the Officer clerking the meeting.

Councillor C Hart declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Minute No. 107h -  OL/TH/11/0753 – St Anthony, 6 Berkeley Road, Birchington CT7 9JN and left the meeting for this item. He was not involved in the voting thereon.

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 19 October 2011, copy attached.

Subject to the following amendment to the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 19 October 2011:

Declarations of Interest

‘Councillor M Tomlinson declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Minute No. 101c F/TH/11/0195 – Ramsgate Sports Centre, High Street, Ramsgate and left the meeting for this item. He was not involved in the voting thereon

and

Councillor Mrs Tomlinson declared a personal interest in Minute No 101b F/TH/11/0455 – Cricket Pavillion, Dane Park, Margate’.

The minutes were then approved and signed by the Chairman.

To give further consideration to the following:-

This item was withdrawn from the agenda.

To consider the report of the Director of Regeneration, copy attached for Members of the Committee.

Note: Copies of correspondence relating to applications received will be available for members’ perusal in the Members’ Room from 5.00pm on the Friday before the meeting until the date of the meeting.

Erection of first floor extension.

Moved by Councillor Cohen and seconded by Councillor Mrs Tomlinson that:

“the application F/TH/11/0586 be approved subject to the conditions set out  in the recommendation”

This was not voted upon.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Gregory and seconded by Councillor Campbell as follows:

“the application F/TH/11/0586 be approved subject to the conditions set out in the recommendation with an amendment to condition (1) as follows:

(1)   The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the   expiration of one year from the date of this permission.

GROUND:

In accordance with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

and subject to the following conditions:

(2)  The external materials and external finishes to be used in the erection   of the extension hereby permitted shall be of the same make, colour,   finish and texture as those on the existing property.

GROUND:

In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

(3)  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance   with the submitted plans numbered 1815.12 and dated 22 July 2011,   and numbered 1815.13A and dated 26 September 2011.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

(4)  The first floor windows and doors in the east-facing elevation of the   extension hereby approved shall be provided and maintained with   obscure glass.

GROUND:

To safeguard the privacy and amenities currently enjoyed by the occupiers of adjoining residential properties in accordance with policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan”

MOTION ADOPTED AS AMENDED.

Use of land as caravan and camping site without complying with conditions; 2 & 3 of F/TH/74/217C, 4 of F/TH/83/0287, 2 of F/TH/87/1164, 2 of F/TH/87/1400, 2 of F/TH/88/0858, 2 of F/TH/88/1295, 2 of F/TH/89/0262, 2 of F/TH/90/1058, 2 of F/TH/91/0458, 7 of F/TH/01/0190 and 7 of F/TH/05/0599 to allow occupation all year round.

Moved by Councillor Cohen and seconded by Councillor Gregory that:

“the application F/TH/11/0638 be approved subject to the following conditions:

(1)  The caravans (static and touring) and log cabins shall be occupied for   holiday purposes only. No caravan (static or touring) or log cabin shall   be occupied as a person’s sole or main place of residence.

GROUND:

To safeguard against permanent residential use of the units to ensure the continued availability of holiday accommodation in the area, in accordance with Thanet Local Plan Policies TR1, TR2 and CC1.

(2)  The operators of the caravan park shall maintain an up-to-date register   of the names of all owners/occupiers of individual caravans (static and   touring) on the site, and of their main home addresses and shall make   this information available at all reasonable times to the local planning authority.

GROUND:

To safeguard against permanent residential use of the units to ensure the continued availability of holiday accommodation in the area, in accordance with Thant Local Plan Policies TR1, TR2 and CC1.

(3)  Following the completion of the operational development granted under   planning permission reference F/TH/01/0190 and F/TH/05/0599, the   applicant, or their agents or successors in title, shall submit a report   undertaken by an archaeologist approved by the Local Planning   Authority, in accordance with the written specification provided by Kent   County Council’s Heritage and Conservation Department dated 13^th   November 2011 and 30^th March 2007 respectively.

GROUND:

To ensure that features of archaeological interest are properly examined and recorded in accordance with the advice contained within Planning Policy Statement 5.

(4)  Within 3 months of the date of this decision details of the means of foul   and surface water disposal relating to works approved under planning   reference F/TH/05/0599 shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in   accordance with such details as are agreed and thereafter maintained.

GROUND:

To prevent pollution in accordance with policy NRM2 of the South East Plan”

MOTION ADOPTED.

Construction of stepped revetment, refacing of sea wall, erection of new sea wall and flood gates following demolition of existing, extension of sea wall and erection of flood gate adjacent to Harbour Arm, without compliance with condition 2 of planning permission F/TH/11/0248, to amend the design.

Moved by Councillor Binks and seconded by Councillor Kirby that:

“the application F/TH/11/0790 be approved 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.

GROUND:

In accordance with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

(2)  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance   with the submitted plans.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

(3)  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved   details of the facilities for the loading, unloading and turning of   construction vehicles, which shall be used for the duration of   construction, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the   Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

In the interests highway safety.

(4)  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved   details of the parking facilities for site personnel and visitors, which   shall be used for the duration of construction, shall be submitted to,   and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

(5)  At the time of the development the ‘sturgeon’ lighting columns shall be   provided atop the proposed sea wall.

GROUND:

In the interests of visual amenity of the area, as a Conservation Area, in accordance with Thanet Local Plan Policy D1 and Planning Policy Statement 5.

(6)  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, full details of the method by which the ‘Kings Stairs’ will be preserved in   situ shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local   Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in   accordance with the approved details.

GROUND:

To ensure the preservation of a non-designated heritage asset, in accordance with the guidance contained within Planning Policy Statement 5.

(7)  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, full details of the sea wall, including how it would integrate with the   revetments, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local   planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance   with these details, as are approved.

GROUND:

To safeguard the special character and appearance of the area as a Conservation Area, in accordance with guidance contained within Planning Policy Statement 5.

(8)  Within Zone F, as shown on drawing entitled ‘Margate Flood and Coast   Protection Scheme – Construction Zones’, received on 12^th July 2011,   no construction works which would give rise to impact noise likely to   cause disturbance of birds, including piling and the use of percussive tools, shall take place during a two hour period commencing one and a   half hours before high tide until half an hour after  ...  view the full minutes text for item 108c

Change of use of land as a Solar Park including the installation of solar panels and associated equipment together with 2m fencing.

Moved by Councillor Binks and seconded by Councillor Kirby that:

“the application F/TH/11/0751 be approved 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.

GROUND:

In accordance with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

(2)  The proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the   submitted plans and supporting documents submitted with the application and email received from applicant’s agent received by the   local planning authority on 19 October 2011.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

(3)  At the time the development is no longer required for the purpose of   electricity generation, the solar panels, structures and all other   equipment installed at the site shall be removed, and the site shall be   returned to its former use.

GROUND:

In the interests of visual amenity and to retain agricultural land in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan and guidance contained within Planning Policy Statement 7.

(4)  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the   archaeological watching brief written specification submitted in support of the application, and received by the Local Planning Authority on 2   November 2011 unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local   Planning Authority.

GROUND:

To ensure that features of archaeological interest are properly examined and recorded in accordance with PPS5: Planning and the Historic Environment”

MOTION ADOPTED.

Erection of a detached bungalow following demolition of garage on land to be severed from The Ridgeway.

Moved by Councillor Binks and seconded by Councillor Kirby that:

“the application F/TH/11/0766 be approved 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.

GROUND:

In accordance with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

(2)  Prior to the commencement of development, except demolition,   samples of materials to be used in the construction of the external   surfaces of the bungalow and garage hereby permitted have been   submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.   Development should be carried out in accordance with the approved   details.

GROUND:

To safeguard the character and appearance of the surrounding area in accordance with Thanet Local Plan Policy D1 and South East Plan Policy BE1.

(3)  The bungalow shall not be occupied until the parking and turning areas   shown on the approved site plan have been drained and surfaced in   accordance with details submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority, and those areas shall not thereafter be used   for any purpose than the parking of vehicles.

GROUND:

In the interest of highway safety and in accordance with Thanet Local Plan Policy TR16.

(4)  The proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the   submitted application as amended by the revised drawing numbered   A01A and received by the Local Planning Authority on 31 October   2011.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area”.

INFORMATIVE:

A formal application for connection to the public sewerage system is required in order to service this development. Please contact Atkins Ltd, Anglo St James House, 39A Southgate Street, Winchester, SO23 9EH (Tel 01962 858688) or www.southernwater.co.uk

MOTION ADOPTED.

Application for extension of time of planning permission F/TH/08/1190 for the erection of 2no. 2-bed dwellings with associated parking to rear.

Moved by Councillor Binks and seconded by Councillor Kirby that:

“the application F/TH/11/0821 be approved 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.

GROUND:

In accordance with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

(2)  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved   samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external   surfaces of the development hereby approved shall be submitted to,   and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. Development   shall be carried out in accordance with the approved samples.

GROUND:

In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

(3)  The roof of the building hereby permitted shall be constructed of   natural slate, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning   Authority.

GROUND:

In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and to adequately integrate the development into the environment in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

(4)  No development shall take place until details of the windows and doors   of the development hereby permitted have been submitted to, and   approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. Development shall   be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

GROUND:

In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

(5)  No development shall take place until details of both hard and soft   landscape works have been submitted to, and approved in writing by,   the Local Planning Authority and these works shall be carried out as   approved. These details shall include details of the treatment proposed   for all hard surfaced areas beyond the limits of the highway and details   of means of enclosure proposed.

GROUND:

In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and to adequately integrate the development into the environment in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

(6)  All hard and soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance   with the approved details. The works shall be carried out prior to the   occupation of any part of the development, or in accordance with a   programme of works to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning   Authority. Any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the   completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously   damaged or diseased, shall be replaced in the next planting season   with others of a similar size and species, unless the Local Planning   Authority gives any written consent to any variation.

GROUND:

In the interests of the visual amenities of the area in accordance with Policies D1 and D2 of the Thanet Local Plan.

(7)  The existing tree identified for retention  ...  view the full minutes text for item 108f

Erection of dormer and Juliet balcony to rear.

Moved by Councillor Binks and seconded by Councillor Kirby that:

“the application F/TH/11/0811 be approved 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.

GROUND:

In accordance with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

(2)  The proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the   submitted plan numbered 11/0355/MG/02/B.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area”

MOTION ADOPTED.

Application for Outline Planning Permission for the erection of a two-storey dwelling including access, layout and scale.

Moved by Councillor Cohen and seconded by Councillor Campbell that:

“the application OL/TH/11/0753 be refused for the following reasons:

(1)  The proposed development, by virtue of the restricted size and shape   of the site and its relationship with adjoining properties, would comprise   a cramped and congested form of development by reducing the degree   of separation between dwellings to an unacceptable level, resulting in an incongruous appearance, to the detriment of the character and   streetscene of the area, contrary to Thanet Local Plan Policy D1.

(2)  Part of the application site, which is to be developed, does not   constitute previously developed land and as such the proposed   residential development would involve the release of greenfield land,   where there is no identified need, contrary to Policy H1 of the Thanet   Local Plan, which seeks to concentrate development on brownfield   land at appropriate locations within the confines of existing urban areas and rural settlements”

MOTION ADOPTED.

Mixed use urban extension comprising residential use (Class C3), community facilities (Class D1), commercial and employment uses (Class A1-A5, B1 and D2) and associated infrastructure including a new link road, associated alterations to existing junctions and new access arrangements, without compliance with planning conditions 2 and 37 of planning permission F/TH/10/0726 to allow 50 dwellings within phase 1 to be occupied before the completion of highway works within the southern part of the site.

Moved by Councillor Cohen and seconded by Councillor Gregory that:

 “the application F/TH/11/0691 be deferred and delegated to the Community Services Manager to approve subject to the completion of a variation to the s106 agreement needed to secure the proposed amendments and subject to the following conditions:

(1)  Approval of the details of the layout, scale, appearance, access and   landscaping (hereinafter called the Reserved Matters) for any phase as   defined in the Phasing Plan (2174/PP2 (2174/047REV7)) received 25^th   November 2010 and approved as part of this planning permission (or   any approved modification of that Phasing Plan) shall be obtained from   the Local Planning Authority, in writing, before any development is   commenced in relation to such phase of the development.

GROUND:

As no such details have been submitted and the development is to be carried out in phases as described in the application documents (including the Environmental Statement and the addendum to it).

(2)  The Reserved Matters and other matters for subsequent approval in   relation to this development on this site shall be in accordance with the   parameters and principles set out in parameter plans no’s 1 to 7 and 11   received 16^th August 2010, parameter plan 8 received 20^th June 2011   and   parameter plan received 25^th November 2010 (listed in   Condition 37) and highway works drawings 2002-312/DWP6 Rev   1and 9V9168/PP-01 Rev H received 25^th August 2011 listed in   condition 37, except where any modifications or variations have   been approved, in writing,   by the Council (provided that no approval   shall be given to any modification or variations that may have   significant adverse   environmental impacts compared to the scheme   as assessed.

GROUND:

The layout of the proposed development is the subject of an Environmental Impact Assessment, and any material alteration to the layout may have an impact that has not been assessed by that process.

(3)  The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in   accordance with the development phasing plan (2174/PP9   (2174/053Rev 7)) received 25^th November 2010 and each phase shall   be substantially completed prior to commencement of the following   phase, unless otherwise agreed in writing, by the Local Planning   Authority, provided that no approval may be given to variations that   may have significant adverse environmental impacts compared to the   phasing of the scheme as assessed.

GROUND:

To ensure that the phasing of the scheme is substantially in accordance with the development as assessed in the EIA process.

(4)  Phase 1 of the development as shown on the development phasing   plan (2174/PP9 (2174/053Rev 7) received 25^th November 2010, shall   be completed  ...  view the full minutes text for item 108i

Redevelopment of land for B1c, B2, and B8 (industrial and warehouse uses) mixed commercial use with ancillary parking and landscaping.

Moved by Councillor Cohen and seconded by Councillor Gregory that:

“the application F/TH/08/0400 be deferred and delegated to the Community Services Manager to approve subject to completion of satisfactory legal agreement covering items specified in the following report and subject to the following safeguarding conditions:

AMENDMENT

Moved by Councillor Fenner and seconded by Councillor Poole that:

Members agree the following amendment:

‘And while the conditions listed 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 14, 19 on the Section 106 agreement, require the applicant to obtain approval or agreement of the Local Authority, approval will not be granted until the Local Authority has consulted with statutory consultees upon the applicant’s response, and had obtained the explicit consent of the local Planning Authority’s Planning Committee’

AMENDMENT ADOPTED

The substantive motion as amended was then put to Planning Committee:

“the application F/TH/08/0400 be deferred and delegated to the Community Services Manager to approve subject to completion of satisfactory legal agreement covering items specified in the following report:

and

“While the conditions listed 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 14, 19 on the Section 106 agreement, require the applicant to obtain approval or agreement of the Local Authority, approval will not be granted until the Local Authority has consulted with statutory consultees upon the applicant’s response, and had obtained the explicit consent of the local Planning Authority’s Planning Committee

and subject to the following safeguarding conditions:

(1)  The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the   expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

GROUND:

In accordance with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

(2)  The proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the   submitted application as amended.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

(3)  The development shall be carried out sequentially and in accordance with the permitted phasing plan ref 001 dated February 2011.

GROUND:

To facilitate the phased development of the site in a manner that ensures all infrastructure requirements of each phase are in place prior to occupation of that phase of development, in accordance with Planning Policy Statement 1.

(4)  Construction of each phase of the development hereby permitted shall   not commence until provision has been made for foul water disposal for   that phase via connection to the public sewer, in accordance with   details that shall first be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local   Planning Authority.

GROUND:

To prevent pollution of the water environment, in accordance with Policy EP13 of the Thanet Local Plan and NRM2 of the South East Plan.

(5)  No development shall commence until details of the means of   surface water disposal, including any fuel interceptors as   appropriate and including details of the implementation, management   and maintenance of any proposed Sustainable urban Drainage   Systems, have been submitted to and approved in writing by  ...  view the full minutes text for item 108j