Agenda and minutes

The Chairman announced the recent death of Councillor Goodwin who had been on the Planning Committee since 2007.

Members expressed deepest sympathy to Councillor Goodwin’s wife and family.

Apologies were received from Councillor Matterface, Councillor King and Councillor Kirby.

Substituting for Councillor Matterface was Councillor Nicholson.

Substituting for Councillor Kirby was Councillor M Tomlinson.

Also present as substitute was Councillor Mrs 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 18 April 2012, copy attached.

The minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 18 April 2012, were approved and signed by the Chairman.

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 and ground floor bay window to front elevation, together with erection of hipped roof to garage.

It was proposed by Councillor Cohen that:

“the application F/TH/12/0108 be approved”

Following some debate Councillor Cohen withdrew his proposal and it was then moved by Councillor Hayton and seconded by Councillor Campbell that:

“Members undertake a site visit in order to assess the situation”

MOTION LOST

Further debate took place and it was moved by Councillor Cohen and seconded by Councillor Gregory that:

“the application F/TH/12/0108 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 application as amended by the revised drawing Revision B and revised block plan, dated 27 April 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)  The first floor window in the rear elevation and the first floor window in the side elevation of the extension hereby approved shall be provided and maintained with obscure glass, as indicated on the approved plans.

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.

Erection of a first floor extension, and a two-storey extension to rear.

Moved by Councillor Cohen and seconded by Councillor Gregory that:

“the application F/TH/12/0106 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 application as amended by the revised drawings numbered 12/01/02c and 12/01/03c, dated 02 April 2012, showing alterations to the roof slope, materials and boundary treatment.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

(3)  Prior to the first use of the development hereby permitted, a boundary fence of no less than 1.9m in height shall be erected along the side boundary, as indicated on the approved plan. The fence shall thereafter be maintained.

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.

(4)  The velux windows to be provided within the west facing roof slope 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.

Erection of 5No. dwellings, together with associated outhouses, access, car parking and landscaping.

Moved by Councillor Campbell and seconded by Councillor Gregory that:

“the application F/TH/12/0016 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 application as shown by the drawings numbered 2185-30B, 2185-31B, 2185-32B, 2185-33B, 2185-34A, 2185-35A, 2185-36B, 2185-37A, 2185-38B, 2185-39A, 2185-40A, 2185-31A, 2185-42B, 2185-43A, 2185-44, 2185-45A, 2185-46A, 2185-47A, 2185-48A, 2185-49, 2185-50B, 2185-51A, 2185-52A, 2185-53, 2185-54, 2185-55A, 2185-56A, 2185-57A, 2185-58A, 2185-59, 2185-60B, 2185-61B, 2185-62, 2185-63A, 2185-64A, 2185-65, 2185-66B, 2185-67, 2185-68A, 2185-69A, 2185-70A, 2185-72A, 2185-73B, 2185-74A, 2185-75, 2185-76, 2185-77A, 2185-78, 2185-79, 2185-80, 2185-81, received on 8^th February 2012, 2185-71B and 2185-100B, received on 22^nd February 2012, and 2185-82, received on 26^th April 2012.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

(3)  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.

GROUND:

To prevent pollution in accordance with Policy EP13 of the Thanet Local Plan.

(4)  Prior to commencement of development hereby approved, full details of both hard and soft landscape works, to include:

·  species, size and location of new trees, shrubs, hedges and grassed areas to be planted;

·  the treatment proposed for all hard surface areas beyond the limits of the highway

·  walls, fences, other means of enclosure proposed

  shall be submitted to, and approved 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 Policies D1, D2 and D7 of the Thanet Local Plan.

(5)  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.

GROUND:

In the interests of the visual amenities of the area in accordance with Policies D1, D2 and D7 of the Thanet Local Plan.

(6)  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.

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Change of use of land as solar park including the installation of associated solar panels (approx 2.3M high) and equipment.

Moved by Councillor Campbell and seconded by Councillor Gregory that:

“the application F/TH/12/0244 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 Q1304_001_08, Q1304_001_08 and email and attached details relating to construction management received by the Local Planning Authority on 20 April 2012.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

(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 and guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

(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 30 April 2012 unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

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

MOTION ADOPTED.

Change of use of land to solar park including the installation of solar panels (approximately 2.3m high) and equipment together with 2m high fencing.

Moved by Councillor Campbell and seconded by Councillor Gregory that:

“the application F/TH/12/0233 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 Q1282_001_01 received by the Local Planning Authority on 20 March 2012 and site plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 3 May 2012.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

(3)  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, shall secure the implementation of a watching brief to be undertaken by an archaeologist approved by the Local Planning Authority so that the excavation is observed and items of interest and finds are recorded.  The watching brief shall be in accordance with a written programme and specification, which has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

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

(4)  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”

MOTION ADOPTED.

Change of use of land as a solar park including the installation of associated solar panels (approximately 2.3m high) and equipment.

Moved by Councillor Campbell and seconded by Councillor Gregory that:

“the application F/TH/12/0239 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 numbered Q1282_002_02 received by the Local Planning Authority on 22 March 2012 and site plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 3 May 2012.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

(3)  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, shall secure the implementation of a watching brief to be undertaken by an archaeologist approved by the Local Planning Authority so that the excavation is observed and items of interest and finds are recorded. The watching brief shall be in accordance with a written programme and specification, which has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

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

(4)  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”

MOTION ADOPTED.

Change of use of land to haulage yard.

Moved by Councillor Campbell and seconded by Councillor Gregory that:

“the application F/TH/12/0015 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)  No development shall take place until the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, has secured the implementation of:

(i)  archaeological field evaluation works in accordance with a specification and written timetable which has first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority; and

(ii)  following on from the evaluation, any safeguarding measures to ensure preservation in situ of important archaeological remains and/or further archaeological investigation and recording in accordance with a specification and timetable which has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

To ensure that due regard is had to the preservation in situ of important archaeological remains in accordance with advice in the National Planning Policy Framework.

(3)  The site shall be used only for the parking of HGV trailer units and at no time shall HGV tractor units be parked on site.

GROUND:

To prevent the risk of contaminating groundwater sources in accordance with Thanet Local Plan Policy EPC13.

(4)  Prior to the commencement of development hereby approved, full details of both hard and soft landscape works, to include:

·  species, size and location of new trees, shrubs, hedges and grassed areas to be planted shall be submitted to, and approved 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 Policies D1 and D2 of the Thanet Local Plan.

(5)  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.

(6)  The proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawing numbered CFS/01 received by the Local Planning Authority on 9 January 2012.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

(7)  No development shall take place until details of the means of surface water disposal, including details  ...  view the full minutes text for item 155g

Change of use from one dwelling to two dwellings, together with the erection of a single storey side extension and associated landscaping.

Moved by Councillor Cohen and seconded by Councillor Gregory that:

“the application F/TH/12/0193 be refused”

Moved by Councillor M Tomlinson and seconded by Councillor Wright that:

“Members undertake a site visit in order to assess the situation”

On being put to the vote the Substantive Motion was Carried as follows:

“the application F/TH/12/0193 be refused for the following reason:

(1)  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.

Erection of an anaerobic digestion plant, silage clamp building, bund, two drainage ponds and associated hardstanding and landscaping.

Moved by Councillor Cohen and seconded by Councillor Campbell that:

“the application F/TH/12/0144 be approved”

MOTION LOST.

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

“the application F/TH/12/0144 be refused”

There was an adjournment at 20.35. The meeting reconvened at 20.43.

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

“for officers to report back at the next Planning Committee meeting on application F/TH/12/0144 with further and better information in respect of the process used and material used to produce the combustible gas and the environmental impact of this process”

Members agreed that a recorded vote be taken 8 voting for and 7 voting against as follows:-

FOR:  Councillors Alexandrou, Campbell, Cohen, Dark, Fenner, Gibson, Hayton, and Nicholson. 

AGAINST:  Councillors Binks, Everitt, K Gregory, Sullivan, M Tomlinson, S Tomlinson, and Wright.

MOTON ADOPTED.