Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 December 2015 are correctly recorded and that they be signed by the Chairman.

The Committee agreed to hold a site visit to Forest Farm in Cranbrook immediately after the Committee meeting on Wednesday, 10 February 2016.

(1)           The Head of Planning Applications Group reported that Canterbury CC had raised no objection to the application.

(2)       The Committee voted by 4 votes to 10 with 4 abstentions not to consider the proposed amendments to Conditions (8) and (11) separately.

(3)       On being put to the vote, the recommendations of the Head of Planning Applications Group were agreed by 14 votes to 4.  

(4)       RESOLVED that permission be granted to the application subject to there-impositionofallconditionspreviouslyimposedon PermissionCA/13/2209 updatedand amendedasnecessary, with Condition(8)beingamendedtoallowdomestic(“blackbag”)wastetobereceived fromareasbothwithinandfrom outsideCanterbury District;and Condition(11)beingamendedtoallowoperationson aSaturdayafternoonup to 1700hourson any Saturdayfollowinga Public/ BankHoliday.

(1)       Mr A Chiva addressed the Committee on behalf of Harrietsham PC and local residents.  Mr E Przyjemski (DHA Planning) spoke in reply on behalf of the applicants.

(2)       Mrs J Whittle was present for this item pursuant to Committee Procedure Rule 2.27 and spoke.

(3)       Mr M Baldock moved, seconded by Mr T A Maddison that consideration of this application be deferred pending a Members’ site visit.

                        Lost 8 votes to 10.

(4)       Mr N J D Chard moved seconded by Mr C P Smith that the recommendations of the Head of Planning Applications Group be agreed.

(5)       The Committee agreed by 11 votes to 4 with 3 abstentions to include the Informative set out in (7) (c) below.

(6)       On being put to the vote, the recommendations of the Head of Planning Applications Group were carried as amended by 12 votes to 6.

(7)       RESOLVED that:

(a)     permission be granted to the application fortheimportationof clay/ soiltostabilise the northernfaceofthesandpitworkingsas partof therevisionscheme of restorationand aftercarepursuanttoconditions22 & 24of PermissionMA/93/660 subject to conditions including conditions covering thedevelopmentbeingimplementedas proposed (e.g.onlyclay/ soilsbeingimported); the   importation   and   associated   stabilisation   works   being completedwithin18 monthsofcommencement; thelocationsand designofthesiteoffice,welfarefacilitiesand wheelcleaningfacilitiesbeingapproved by KCCpriortobeing implemented; ther  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

(1)       Miss S J Carey was present for this item pursuant to Committee Procedure 2.27 and spoke.

(2)       The Head of Planning Applications Group advised the Committee of correspondence from Sellindge PC raising concerns that the mitigation measures set out in the Proposals would be compromised by the current unauthorised use of the site together with the unauthorised use of the Airport Café as lorry parks.

(3)       The Head of Planning Applications Group asked the Committee to include two Informatives in her recommendations. This was agreed as set out in (4) below. 

(4)       RESOLVED that:-

a)         approval be given  tothedetailssubmittedpursuanttoconditions(12)(14-17)and (34)of PermissionSH/08/124,and

  b)         permissionbe grantedto the amendment ofthewordingof Condition10 ofPermission SH/08/124to read as follows:-

“Priorto any construction activities commencing on site the badger mitigation measures,at boththeconstructionstage and postconstruction,shall be carried outinaccordancewith those recommendations setout in the Martin Newcombe’s letterdated18thAugust2014 andSLR’sletterdated10thNovember2010, whichamongstothermatters,limits construction activities to outside the period of JanuarytoJune (inclusive)inordertoavoidtheperiodinwhichbadgersrear theiryoung”; and

(c)       the applicants be advised by Informative that they need to obtain:-

(i)        a badger licence under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 prior to any construction works commencing on site; and

(ii)       a Land Drainage Consent from the County Council’s Land Drainage advisor prior to the implementation of the drainage works.

RESOLVED that:-

(a)          permission be granted to the proposal subject to conditions including conditionscovering thestandard 5year timelimit;    the development being carried outinaccordancewith the permitteddetails; the submission andapproval ofdetailsofall constructionmaterials to be used externally; hoursofworking duringconstructionbeingrestrictedto between the hoursof0800 and 1800 on Mondaysto Fridaysand between the hoursof0900 and1300on Saturdays, with nooperationson Sundaysor BankHolidays; the submission of a School Travel Plan prior to occupation of the extension and its ongoing review; the submission of a Construction Management Plan providingdetailsofmethods and hoursofworking to avoid peakschool times, location of site compounds,location of operative/visitorparkingon site,detailsofon-site  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

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

(a)        County matter applications;

(b)        County Council developments;

(c)                      Screening Opinions under the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011; and

(d)                      Scoping Opinions under the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011 (None).