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 Watkins  Minute No. 149a – F/TH/11/1052

    Minute No. 149b – L/TH/11/1053

Apologies were received from Councillor Goodwin and Councillor K Gregory.

Substituting for Councillor Goodwin was Councillor Mrs Tomlinson.

Substituting for Councillor K Gregory 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.

There were no declarations of interest.

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 21 March 2012, copy attached.

The minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 21 March 2012, were approved and signed by the Chairman.

Simon Thomas, Planning Manager outlined the report which advised Members on the planning appeals that were decided during the period from April 2011 to March 2102 (inclusive), including the decision of each appeal.

Members noted the report.

To give further consideration to the following:

Change of use from offices to 2no. 3-bed flats, and 6no. 2-bed flats, demolition of rear extension, erection of 1no 3-bed dwelling and 1no. 2-bed dwelling and formation of vehicular access onto Pump Lane.

Following the site visit on 13 April 2012 the proposal has been amended to the following:-

Change of use from offices to 2no. 3-bed flats, and 6no. 2-bed flats and demolition of rear extension and formation of vehicular access onto Pump Lane.

Simon Thomas advised Members that due to the above amendment to the proposal there was now no need for a contribution from KCC and the recommendation from officers was to approve the application. Conditions would be amended to reflect the amended application.

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

“the application F/TH/11/1052 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 application as amended by the revised drawings numbered AD011-12/100/06/A, AD011-12/100/07/A, AD011-12/100/08/A, and AD011-12/100/09/A dated 08 March 2012; revised drawings numbered AD011-12/100/04/B, AD011-12/100/05/B, and AD011-12/100/10/B dated 18 April 2012; the additional joinery details numbered AD011-12/100/11 and AD011-12/100/12, dated 02 March 2012; and the additional balcony details received 06 March 2012.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

(3)  No development shall take place until samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces 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.

(4)  No development shall take place until details of the means of foul and surface water disposal, including details of the implementation, management and maintenance of any proposed Sustainable urban Drainage Systems, have been 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.

(5)  If, during development, significant contamination is suspected or found to be present at the site, then this contamination shall be fully assessed and an appropriate remediation scheme agreed with the Local Planning Authority. The approved works shall be implemented within a timetable agreed by the Local Planning Authority and shall be of such a nature as to render harmless the identified contamination given the proposed end use of the site and surrounding environment, including controlled waters.

GROUND:

To secure the safe development of the site in terms of human health and the wider environment and pursuant  ...  view the full minutes text for item 149a

Application for Listed Building consent for internal alterations to facilitate a change of use from offices to 2no. 3-bed flats and 6no. 2-bed flats.

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

“the application L/TH/11/1053 be referred to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government with a recommendation for approval, subject to the following conditions:

(1)  The works to which this consent relates shall be begun not later than the expiration date of three years beginning with the date on which this permission is granted.

GROUND:

In pursuance of Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) 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 application as amended by the revised drawings numbered AD011-12/100/06A, AD011-12/100/07A, AD011-12/100/08/A, and AD011-12/100/09/A, dated 08 March 2012; revised drawings numbered AD011-12/100/04/B, AD011-12/100/05/B, and AD011-12/100/10/B dated 18 April 2012; the additional joinery details numbered AD011-12/100/11 and AD011-12/100/12, dated 02 March 2012; and the additional balcony details received 06 March 2012.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

(3)  No works shall take place until samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the works hereby permitted have been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. Works 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.

(4)  The windows shall be constructed in accordance with the approved joinery details numbered AD011-12/100/11 and dated 02 March 2012, and shall be primed, stopped and painted, with the colour that is on the existing windows.

GROUND:

To safeguard the special character and appearance of the area as a Conservation Area in accordance with advice contained within National Planning Policy Framework.

(5)  The new entrance door leading onto Union Crescent shall be installed in accordance with the approved joinery details numbered AD011-12/100/12 and dated 02 March 2012; and shall be finished in accordance with details that shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, prior to its installation.

GROUND:

To secure a satisfactory external treatment and to safeguard the special character and appearance of the property as a Listed Building in accordance with advice contained within National Planning Policy Framework.

(6)  Prior to the commencement of works, detailed drawings of the railings at a scale of 1:5 (which shall be of the approved design received 06 March 2012), along with details of the finish, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The railings shall be erected in accordance with the approved details.

GROUND:

To secure a satisfactory external treatment and to safeguard the special character and appearance of the property as a Listed Building in accordance with advice contained within National Planning Policy Framework.

(7)  The new partition walls and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 149b

To consider the report of the Community Services Manager, 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.

Change of use of land for use as a solar park, including the installation of associated solar panels (approximately 2.3 metres high), equipment and security fencing.

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

“the application F/TH/11/1079 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 site plan, drawing numbered Q887H_001_05 received by the Local Planning Authority on 1 March 2012, Site Location Plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 7 March 2012 and letter and attached plan from the applicant’s agent received by the Local Planning Authority on 30 March 2012.

GROUND:

  To secure the proper development of the area and in the interest highway safety in accordance with Thanet Local Plan Policy TR16.

(3)  At the time the development is no longer required for the purposes 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.

(4)  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the archaeological watching brief written specifications submitted in support of the application, and received by the Local Planning Authority on 27 February 2012.

GROUND:

To ensure that features of archaeological interest are properly examined and recorded in accordance with advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework”

MOTION ADOPTED.

Erection of two storey detached dwelling, together with associated car parking.

Moved by Councillor Cohen and seconded by Councillor Campbell that:

“the application F/TH/12/0081 be refused”

MOTION LOST.

Following some debate the following was moved by Councillor Mrs Tomlinson and seconded by Councillor Hayton that:

“the application F/TH/12/0081 be deferred and delegated to officers to approve subject to the addition of appropriated safeguarding conditions”

as the members considered that the development would be an enhancement to the streetscene, and therefore constitute an acceptable departure from Policy H1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

MOTION ADOPTED.

Erection of 15No. dwellings with associated parking.

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

“to defer and delegate the application F/TH/12/0083 to the Community Services Manager to approve subject to the completion of a unilateral undertaking, and 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)  No development shall take place until details of the means of foul and surface water disposal have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These details shall include all surface water drainage from parking areas being passed through an oil interceptor designed and constructed to have capacity and details compatible with the site being drained. The development shall be carried out in accordance with such details as agreed.

GROUND:

To reduce the risk of flooding and to prevent pollution in accordance with Policy EP13 of the Thanet Local Plan.

(3)  No development shall take place until details of the diversion and/or protection of the public sewers and water mains have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with such approved details.

GROUND:

To reduce the risk of flooding and to prevent pollution in accordance with Policy EP13 of the Thanet Local Plan.

(4)  No development shall commence until a site characterisation and remediation scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the remediation scheme for that phase has been implemented in accordance with the approved details. The site characterisation, remediation scheme and implementation of the approved remediation scheme shall be carried out in accordance with the following criteria:

(a)  Site Characterisation

  An investigation and risk assessment, in addition to any assessment provided with the planning application, shall be completed in accordance with a scheme to assess the nature and extent of any contamination on the site, whether or not it originates on the site. The contents of the scheme are subject to approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. The investigation and risk assessment shall be undertaken by competent persons and a written report of the findings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and shall include:

·  A survey of the extent, scale and nature of contamination

·  An assessment of the potential risks to:

·  An appraisal of remedial options and a recommendation   of   the preferred options

The site characterisation report shall be conducted in accordance with British Standards and current DEFRA and Environment Agency best practice.

(b)  Submission of remediation scheme

  A detailed remediation scheme to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to human  ...  view the full minutes text for item 150c