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 Mrs Wiltshire  – Minute No. 169 – F/TH/12/0288

– Minute No. 169 – F/TH/12/0284

Councillor E Green  – Minute No. 171– F/TH/12/0251

Apologies were received from Councillor K Gibson, Councillor J Kirby, Councillor S Tomlinson and Councillor L Wright.

Substituting for Councillor  J Kirby was Councillor M Tomlinson.

Substituting for Councillor S Tomlinson was Councillor Coleman-Cooke.

Substituting for Councillor L Wright was Councillor M Roberts.

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 20 June 2012, copy attached.

The minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 20 June 2012, were approved and signed by the Chairman.

To give further consideration to the following:-

Change of use from dwelling to House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for up to four occupants.

Moved by Councillor Cohen and seconded by Councillor D Green that:

“the application F/TH/12/0288 be approved”

MOTION LOST.

Moved by Councillor Campbell and seconded by Councillor Matterface that:

“the application F/TH/12/0288 be refused for the following reasons:-

(1)  The proposed development would, by reason of its size, close relationship with neighbouring properties and lack of suitable arrangements for car parking, be likely to cause an unacceptable impact on the character and amenity of the locality in terms of noise, disturbance and an inconvenience to road users, undermining the quality of life of local residents and is therefore contrary to Thanet Local Plan Policy H11, D1 and the national planning policy Framework”

MOTION ADOPTED.

Change of use from dwelling to House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for four occupants.

Moved by Councillor Cohen and seconded by Councillor Campbell that:

“the application F/TH/12/0284 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)”

MOTION ADOPTED.

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 from retail to drinking establishment, excluding cellar.

Moved by Councillor Cohen and seconded by Councillor Campbell that:

“the application F/TH/12/0245 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 and plans numbered 1433-5-0 showing proposed signage, received by the Local Planning Authority on 4^th July 2012, 1433-6-01 showing proposed extract fan, received by the Local Planning Authority on 4^th July 2012, the amended plans numbered 1433-4-01 showing window detail, received by the Local Planning Authority on 4^th July 2012, 1433-2-4 showing proposed plans and elevations, received by the Local Planning Authority on 4^th July 2012, 1433-3-1 site plan, received by the Local Planning Authority on 25^th June 2012, Design and Access Statement – Rev 4 received by the Local Planning Authority on 5^th July 2012, The Pre-determination Historic Building Archaeological Assessment received by the Local Planning Authority on 25^th June 2012 and the email from agent dated 4^th July confirming the application excludes the cellar.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

(3)  No amplified music, recorded music or any other amplified sound (from loudspeakers or PA systems) shall be audible in habitable rooms of any occupied residential premises either attached to or in the vicinity of the premises to which this application relates.

GROUND:

To safeguard the residential amenities currently enjoyed by the occupiers of nearby residential properties.

(4)  Prior to the first use of the property hereby approved, the windows at first floor level to the side elevation shall be fixed shut and obscured film (etched glass finish) shall be placed over the glazed sections of these windows to a minimum of 1700mm above floor level, in accordance with the approved plan and 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.

(5)  The door to the side elevation, identified on the approved plan as an emergency exit shall remain closed at all times apart from in the case of an emergency and shall be fitted with an alarm that shall be maintained in full working order.

GROUND:

To safeguard the amenities currently enjoyed by the occupiers of neighbouring residential properties in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

(6)  No other cooking equipment other than that specified within the application plans and particulars and hereby permitted shall be used on the premises.

GROUND:

To safeguard the residential amenities currently enjoyed by the occupiers of nearby residential properties in accordance with policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan and the National Planning  ...  view the full minutes text for item 170a

Application for Listed Building consent for internal and external alterations.

Moved by Councillor Cohen and seconded by Councillor Campbell that:

“the application L/TH/12/0246 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 works shall take place until the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, has secured the implementation of a programme of building recording in accordance with a written specification and timetable which has first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

To ensure that historic building features are properly examined and recorded.

(3)  At the time of development a sample of the proposed lime mortar mix shall be provided and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

To secure a satisfactory external treatment and to safeguard the special character and appearance of the property as a Listed Building”

MOTION ADOPTED.

This item was withdrawn from the agenda.

Erection of a 1.8m high fence.

Moved by Councillor Cohen and seconded by Councillor Campbell that:

“the application F/TH/12/0378 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 drawing numbered 11-236-C/01, received on 2^nd May 2012.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

(3)  At such time as the temporary building, to which the fence is attached, is removed the fence hereby permitted shall be removed.

GROUND:

In the interests of sustaining the significance of heritage assets, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework”

MOTION ADOPTED.

Application for Listed Building consent for the erection of a 1.8m high fence.

Moved by Councillor Cohen and seconded by Councillor Campbell that:

“the application L/TH/12/0379 be approved 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 pursuant 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 proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application as shown by the drawing numbered 11-236-C-01, received on 2^nd May 2012.

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area

(3)  At such time as the temporary building, to which the fence is attached, is removed, the fence hereby permitted shall be removed

GROUND:

In the interests of sustaining the significance of heritage assets, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework”

MOTION ADOPTED.

Erection of 3No. three storey dwellings following demolition of existing garages.

Moved by Councillor Cohen and seconded by Councillor Campbell that:

“the application F/TH/12/0345 be refused for the following reasons:-

(1)  The proposed development, by virtue of the siting of the proposed dwellings, their scale, proportion, design which includes part flat roof and the parking spaces within the front elevations would appear cramped and out of keeping with the established pattern of development, and would detract from the character and appearance of the surrounding area, contrary to Thanet Local Plan Policy D1, South East Plan Policy BE1 and advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

(2)  The proposed development, by virtue of the scale of unit 3 and its relationship with no. 49 Walmsley Road would result in the creation of a sense of enclosure to the occupiers of this property, whilst the relationship between the proposed dwellings would cause an overbearing impact to the proposed unit 2 and severe overlooking to unit 3 to the detriment of the amenities of the potential future occupiers of these properties, contrary to Thanet Local Plan Policy D1”

MOTION ADOPTED.

Change of use of building from retail to childrens soft play area (Use Class D1) and storage (Use Class B8).

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

“the application F/TH/12/0251 be refused”

MOTION LOST.

Moved by Councillor Campbell and seconded by Councillor Matterface that:

“the application be approved having regard to the existing use of the building as a retail premises, the site’s location in regard to the main Pysons road site, and that the proposed development would provide employment opportunities and community benefits, subject to appropriate safeguarding conditions”

MOTION ADOPTED.