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  • Agenda and minutes
  • Agenda and minutes

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    Items
    No. Item

    24.

    Minutes - 13 June 2018 pdf icon PDF 74 KB

    Minutes:

    RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 13 June 2018 are correctly recorded and that they be signed by the Chairman.

    25.

    Site Meetings and Other Meetings

    Minutes:

    The Committee was advised that there would be a training visit to Ridham Dock on Tuesday, 24 July 2018.

    26.

    General Matters

    Minutes:

    The Head of Planning Applications Group advised that the revised National Planning Policy Framework was due to be published by the end of July 2018, although it was possible that there would be a delay until the Autumn.  Until the revised NPPF was published, all her reports on planning applications would therefore refer to both the current and emerging NPPF policies.  

    27.

    Application DO/18/0034 (KCC/DO/0339/2017) - Wood recycling to produce biofuel together with ancillary power production at former KCC Waste Transfer Station, Fernfield Lane, Hawkinge; Flisher Energy Ltd pdf icon PDF 914 KB

    Minutes:

    (1)       Mr R A Pascoe informed the Committee that he chaired the Hawkinge PC Planning Committee which had commented on this application.  He would therefore not take part in the decision-making process for this item.

     

    (2)       The Head of Planning Applications Group informed the Committee of recent comments from the Local Members, Mr G Lymer and Miss S J Carey in support of the application.

     

    (3)       On being put to the vote, the recommendations of the Head of Planning Applications Group were unanimously agreed.

     

    (4)       RESOLVED that:-

     

    (a)      permission be granted to the application subject to conditions, including conditions covering the development being carried out in accordance with the approved plans;  waste wood awaiting processing being stored only in the area identified on the plans; no additional containers being brought on site;  no more than 20,000 tonnes of wood waste per annum being brought onto the site; the shredder only being located as shown on the layout drawing 324/101 rev A; a noise limit of 112dBA as set out in Table 4.1 of the Noise report;  the shredder and other external plant operating only between 0730 to 1630 on Mondays to Fridays, 0800 to 1300 on Saturdays with none of these activities taking place on Sundays or Bank Holidays; details of the acoustic qualities of the barrier and its long-term maintenance plan being submitted for approval prior to its installation;  the submission of a detailed landscaping scheme; the maintenance of the approved planting scheme; a limit of 7 HGV movements per day; use of the private access for the import and export of wood, including operation of the gates; the areas identified for parking, turning and manoeuvring being kept available for such use; and the storage of oils, fuels and lubricants being appropriately contained to prevent spillage and impact on groundwater; and

     

    (b)    the applicants be advised by Informative of the matters for inclusion the landscaping scheme and of the need for them to remind drivers visiting the site by using the private road that pedestrians have the right of way. 

    28.

    Proposal SE/18/01521/KCCRG3 (KCC/SE/0075/2018) - Erection of a two storey extension to the existing school to provide accommodation for an additional Form of Entry (1FE to 2FE), relocation of existing mobile classroom and the provision of a further temporary classroom (for 12 months), 18no additional car parking spaces, new hard court playground (including MUGA), associated landscaping and ancillary works at Seal Church of England Primary School, Zambra Way, Seal, Sevenoaks, TN15 0DJ pdf icon PDF 3 MB

    Minutes:

    (1)          The Head of Planning Applications Group reported correspondence from Seal PC commenting on the report and requesting an additional condition.  She also reported the receipt of three late representations in support of the proposal and the comments of the Local Member, Mr R W Gough, also in support.

     

    (2)         During discussion of the item, the Committee requested a future training session on the effectiveness of School Travel Plans. 

     

    (3)         In agreeing the recommendations of the Head of Planning Applications Group, the Committee agreed to amend the native species landscaping condition to specify the inclusion of berry-bearing trees and bushes. 

     

    (4)          RESOLVED that:-

     

    (a)          theapplication be referred totheSecretary ofState for Housing,Communitiesand Local Government,and that subject to his decision, permission be granted to the proposal subject to conditions, including conditions covering the standard3 yeartime limit for implementation; the developmentbeing carried outin accordance with the permitted details; thesubmissionfor approvalof detailsof allconstructionmaterialstobe used externally; thefirstfloorwindowson theeasternendelevationbeing obscureglazedas shownon drawingnumberXXZZDRA050007Rev P01 and retained as such to avoid overlookingneighbouringproperties; detailsof theroofplantbeing submitted for approvalinwritingpriorto the commencementof the permanentdevelopment; alltemporaryclassroomsbeing permanently removedfromthesitewithin3 monthsof occup  ...  view the full minutes text for item 28.

    29.

    Proposal SE/18/01520/KCCRG3 (KCC/SE/0076/2018) - Extension to existing car park to include 5 parking spaces, reconfiguration of existing parking layout, resurfacing and upgrade of existing footpath at Seal Recreation Ground Car Park, High Street, Seal, Sevenoaks pdf icon PDF 2 MB

    Minutes:

    (1)       The Head of Planning Applications Group informed the Committee of correspondence from the Local Member, Mr R W Gough in support of the proposal and from Seal PC.  

     

    (2)       RESOLVED that:-

     

    (a)          permission be granted to the proposal subject to conditions, including conditions covering the standard3 yeartime limit for implementation; the developmentbeing carried outin accordance with the permitted details; theKeepClearmarkingson theA25(shownon drawingnumberXX00DRA050017 RevP03)being providedpriortotheuse ofthecar parkfollowingtheextensionand resurfacingworks; the updated recommendations within the Ecological Constraints and Mitigation Strategy (to include the whole construction footpath) being submittedforwrittenapprovalby theCountyPlanningAuthority and implemented prior to commencement of the development; and no workcommencinguntilthetreesandhedgesthatare tobe retained(markedin the ArboriculturalImpactAssessment)are protectedfromconstruction,with such protection being maintained for the duration ofthe works; and

     

    (b)          the applicants be advised by Informative to ensure that all necessary highway approvals and consents are obtained.

     

    30.

    Proposal SW/18/502/753 (KCC/SW/0077/2018) - Retrospective application for erection of a 2.3m high 57m long fence along one boundary of the sports field at Newington CEP School, School Lane, Newington; Governors of Newington CEP School pdf icon PDF 1 MB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    (1)       The Head of Planning Applications Group reported the views of the Local Member, Mr M Whiting. 

     

    (2)       The Committee asked for its disappointment over the retrospective nature of the proposal to be minuted.

     

    (3)       The Head of Planning Applications Group tabled revised recommendations which were agreed.

     

    (4)       RESOLVED that permission be granted to the proposal subject to a condition requiring the maintenance of the area between the new fence and the boundary of the adjoining properties so that the grass and other vegetation is regularly cut in accordance with details provided by the School.

     

    31.

    Proposal DA/18/659 (KCC/DA/0088/2018) - Temporary application for retention of 3 modular classrooms (permitted under DA/17/1626), provision of a further 3 modular classrooms to accommodate the September 2018 allocation of pupils and 42 additional car parking spaces at Wilmington Academy, Common Lane, Wilmington; KCC Property and Infrastructure Support pdf icon PDF 4 MB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    (1)       The Head of Planning Applications Group tabled an amendment to the report. This consisted of an amended version of the table on the impact on Year 7 and Year 7-11 capacity in Dartford and replaced the table in paragraph 39 of the report.

     

    (2)       Mrs A D Allen was present for this item pursuant to Committee Procedure Rule 2.27 and spoke.

     

    (3)       The Head of Planning Applications Group informed the Committee of correspondence from the County Council’s Biodiversity Officer stating that she was satisfied with the findings of the Ecological Report confirming that bats were not using the London plane tree.

     

    (4)       Mrs Marion Charlton, a local resident addressed the Committee in support of the proposal.

     

    (5)       The Committee agreed that the proposed condition on details of replacement tree planting would reference a need to include London planes.

     

    (6)       On being put to the vote, the recommendations of the Head of Planning Applications Group (as amended in (5) above were carried by 9 votes to 2 with 1 abstention.

     

    (7)       RESOLVED that:-

     

    (a)          permission be granted to the proposal subject to conditions, includingconditionscovering   thedevelopment beingcarried outin accordancewith thepermitteddetails; the modular buildingsbeing removedfrom siteand thelandreinstatedas playing fieldon orbefore1 September2019; the installation ofthe modularclassroomsbeing undertakenoutsideof school operatinghours; the42 spacecar parkbeing completed andoperational priorto firstoccupation of theadditional3 modularclassrooms; the onsitedrop-off/pick-uparea, busparking/pick-up area,andcar parkingbeing availablefor useduring schooloperationhours; and the submissionof detailsof replacementtree planting including London planes; and

     

    (b)            the applicants be advised by Informative that:-

     

    (i)           theAcademy shouldmaintain theirpreviously cutback vegetationlinesto avoid futuregrowth overhangingthe carriagewayandfootway/footpaths tofacilitate pedestrian movementand reducethe likelihoodof largevehicles overrunning the CommonLanefootway;

     

    (ii)          theyshould liaisewith theParish Councilregardingthe provisionof benches inthelocal areamade fromthe woodof theremoved tree;

     

    (iii)         the Education Authority’sattentionis drawnto thecomments expressedby Dartford Borough Council thattheyare keento workwith KCCEducation regarding theprovisionof  schoolplaces in  the Boroughand havealways soughtto doso. TheBorough Councilrequest thatany furtherexpansion of schools(whether temporaryor permanent)are discussedwith theBorough Council atan earlystage,so thatthe planningmatters such  ...  view the full minutes text for item 31.

    32.

    Proposal DA/18/39 (KCC/DA/0353/2017)- Three storey teaching block to accommodate additional two Forms of Entry, provision of additional 18 car parking spaces, playground and games court and associated landscaping and ancillary highways works spaces at Wilmington Academy, Common Lane, Wilmington; KCC Property and Infrastructure Support pdf icon PDF 4 MB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    (1)       The Head of Planning Applications Group tabled an amendment to the report. This consisted of an amended version of the table on the impact on Year 7 and Year 7-11 capacity in Dartford and replaced the table in in paragraph 38 of the report.

     

    (2)       The Head of Planning Applications Group informed the Committee of an amendment within paragraph 66 of the report, where the relevant sentences were to be changed to: “This application proposes 300 additional pupils, which equates to two classes.  Using the Borough Council’s parking standards, this application would generate a need for 25 additional parking spaces.The 18 spaces proposed are considered adequate to accommodate the additional staff. Should the car parking proposed under application reference KCC/DA/0088/2018 (the temporary proposal - Item D4 on these papers) be granted planning permission, 42 car parking spaces would be provided on site in lieu of the 18 proposed here. That would be of significant benefit in terms of providing onsite car parking to ease existing overspill onto local roads

     

    (3)       Mrs A D Allen was present for this item pursuant to Committee Procedure Rule 2.27 and spoke.  She asked the Committee to note that she was including a statement from Wilmington Safer Streets and drew attention to that organisations acknowledgement of the work undertaken by all concerned to bring safety to the streets of Wilmington.

     

    (4)       The Head of Planning Applications Group informed the Committee of correspondence from the County Council’s Biodiversity Officer requiring an additional condition specifying precautionary measures for reptiles and the submission and approval of external lighting to minimise the disturbance to bats and the submission for approval of a biodiversity management plan.  This was agreed. 

     

    (5)       The Committee agreed to the Head of Planning Applications Group’s request to delete the proposed condition for the completion of off-site highways works prior to the expansion of the school role to over 210 pupils. 

     

    (6)       Mr Derek Hunnisett addressed the Committee as the local Borough Councillor and Chairman of Wilmington PC. He spoke in opposition to the proposal.  Mr Ian Watts (Area Education Officer and Mr Simon Moon (DHA Highways) spoke in reply. 

     

    (7)       On being put to the vote, the recommendations of the Head of Planning Applications Group (amended in (4) and (5) above) were carried by 6 votes to 5 with 1 abstention.

     

    (8)    RESOLVED that theapplicationbe referred totheSecretary ofState for Housing,CommunitiesandLocalGovernment asa departure fromthe DevelopmentPlan onGreenBelt grounds,and subject to his decisionand to a Memorandumof Understandingregardingthe required monetary contribution toensure monitoringof theTravel Plan:-

     

    (a)          permission be granted to the proposal subject to conditions, conditions, includ  ...  view the full minutes text for item 32.

    33.

    Proposal DA/18/94/CPO (KCC/DA/0002/2018) - Erection of two storey teaching block and sports hall with roof top MUGA to accommodate an additional Form of Entry (4FE to 5FE), provision of a drop-off loop for 6 buses, 12 additional car park spaces, rearrangement of existing hard surfaced games court together with temporary games court during construction works, associated landscaping, upgraded footpath link and ancillary highways works at Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, Parsons Lane, Wilmington. pdf icon PDF 4 MB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    (1)       The Head of Planning Applications Group tabled an amendment to the report. This consisted of an amended version of the table on the impact on Year 7 and Year 7-11 capacity in Dartford and replaced the table in in paragraph 37 of the report.

     

    (2)       Mrs A D Allen was present for this item pursuant to Committee Procedure 2.27 and spoke. 

     

    (3)       The Head of Planning Applications Group asked the Committee to include an additional recommended condition requiring that details of any external lighting to be submitted for approval. This was agreed.

     

    (4)       On being put to the vote, the recommendations of the Head of Planning Applications Group (as amended in (3) above) were carried by 9 votes to 2.

     

    (5)       RESOLVED that the  application  be referred  to  theSecretaryof  State  for Housing,CommunitiesandLocalGovernmentas adeparturefromtheDevelopment Planon Green Beltgrounds,and thatsubject to his decisionandtoa MemorandumofUnderstandingregardingthe required monetarycontributionto ensure monitoringoftheTravelPlan:-

     

    (a)   permission be granted to the proposal subject to conditions, including conditions coveringthe standard5 year timelimit forimplementation; the development being carried outin accordance with the permitteddetails; the submission andapproval ofdetailsofall materials tobe usedexternally;  thesubmiss  ...  view the full minutes text for item 33.

    34.

    Matters dealt with under delegated powers pdf icon PDF 55 KB

    Minutes:

    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 Assessment) Regulations 2017 (None); and

     

    (d)          Scoping Opinions under the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2017 (None).