Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 17 February 2010 are correctly recorded and that they be signed by the Chairman.

The Committee agreed to hold site visits on the afternoons of the next two meetings of the Committee.  A visit to a South East London waste disposal site was provisionally scheduled to take place on 11 April 2010 and an application site in Tovil, Maidstone would be visited on 13 May 2010. In the event that the visit to London could not be arranged, the Tovil visit would be brought forward to 11 April.

(1)       Mr W L Richardson made a declaration of personal interest as he had already given his views during the consultation period. He addressed the meeting in his capacity as local member but took no part in the decision-making process.

(2)       RESOLVED that subject to the satisfactory completion of a legal agreement to secure a contribution towards local highway improvements permission be granted to the application subject to conditions including conditions covering the standard three year time limit; the development being carried out in accordance with the permitted details; details of a programme for the implementation of landscaping on the site including specific details of habitat creation; a scheme for foul and surface water drainage; groundwater protection; operating hours; noise restriction; details of signage; details of construction of the bunding; ecological works (as set out in paragraph 68 of the report); and the submission of details of a Construction Management Plan for approval prior to the commencement of work on site.

RESOLVED that permission be granted to the proposal  subject to conditions, including conditions covering the standard time limit; the development being carried out in accordance with the permitted details; the tree and hedge shown for retention being afforded protection during construction in accordance with the current British Standard; and dedicated off-street parking (as detailed within the proposals) being provided prior to first occupation of the Children’s Centre, and being retained thereafter solely for that purpose whilst the Centre is in use.

(1)       The Head of planning Applications Group reported the views of Mr M V Snelling, the local Member in support of the proposal.

(2)       Mr Mark Brett from Shorne PC addressed the Committee in opposition to the proposal.  Mrs Amanda Dunk from KCC Country Parks spoke in reply. 

(3)       Mr R F Manning moved, seconded by Mr M B Robertson that the recommendations of the Head of Planning Applications Group be agreed.

(4)       Mr C P Smith moved an amendment, seconded by Mr R J Parry that permission be granted for a temporary period of two years.

                                                Amendment carried by 11 votes to 4

(5)       On being put to the vote, the substantive motion was carried as amended by 14 votes to 1. 

(6)       RESOLVED that temporary planning permission be granted to the proposal for a period of two years subject to conditions, including conditions covering the standard time limit; the development being carried out in accordance with the permitted details; the use of the Chestnut Room being solely for the uses applied for, with no other uses taking place unless otherwise agreed in writing by the County Planning Authority; and the hours of use of the Chestnut Room being limited to 08:00 to 22:00 seven days a week.

RESOLVED to note matters dealt with under delegated powers since the last meeting relating to:-

(a)               County matter applications;

(b)               consultations on applications submitted by District Councils and Government Departments;

(c)               County Council developments;

(d)               Screening opinions under Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 1999; and

(e)               Scoping opinions under Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 1999 (None).