Development Control Minutes
| Members | Present | Apologies | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair: Cllr G Darrington | Present | ||
| Deputy Chair: Cllr L Ball | Present | ||
| Cllr S Andrews | Present | ||
| Cllr J Barnes | Present | ||
| Cllr P Darrington | Present | ||
| Cllr J Domigan | Present | ||
| Cllr J Griffiths | Present | ||
| Cllr M Horwood | Present |
Also Present:
Cllr L Dyball,
Cllr C Lee
Officers:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Ryan Hayman
Executive Assistant – Tracey Bayliss
Kent County Councillor – Cllr Perry Cole
Public: None present.
11745 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
NONE
11746 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
NONE
11747 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
To approve as correct the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday 7th September 2022.
APPROVED
11748 DECISIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY SWANLEY TOWN COUNCIL
AMENDED
22/02049/FUL Swanley Centre London Road Swanley Kent BR8 7TG – COMMENTS DUE BY 12/10/2022
Proposed 2no. kiosk units for commercial use (Use Class E) and/or takeaway (Sui Generis).
This application has now been amended, and a summary of the main changes are set out below; Additional information provided as requested by the Sevenoaks Environmental Health Officer.
NO OBJECTION – Subject to the Environmental Protection team issues being met.
AMENDED
22/02309/LDCEX Land North Of Old Place Farm Beechenlea Lane Swanley Kent BR8 7PR – COMMENTS DUE BY 18/10/2022
Confirmation that existing building is used for storage (Class B8).
This application has now been amended, and a summary of the main changes are set out below; Amended red line boundary to only include the building currently in situ and confirmation of its use as B8.
OBJECTION – The original response stating that the existing buildings appear to be Class B lawful but further evidence is required that the land meets Class B compliancy still stands. We await the outcome of the appeal against the enforcement decision made by SDC before we commit to any further response.
21:05 Cllr Dyball entered the room.
22/02401/CONVAR Garages South of 20 Kettlewell Court Swanley Kent BR8 7BP – COMMENTS DUE BY 08/10/2022
Variation to condition 6 (parking) of 21/02234/MMA related to 19/01338/FUL to demolish of garages and provide 4 no. 2 bedroom houses with condition to read: The proposed communal parking area shall be provided in accordance with the approved plan 0032-Architect-KC-02_C2 and retained thereafter without obstruction to vehicular access to the parking area. The parking spaces shall be unallocated for use by both new residents of the development and existing residents.
NO OBJECTION – Subject to:-
- Drop down kerbs being re-instated.
- The open area of land next to car parking bay 1 will encourage further fly-tipping in an area which is well known as a hotspot. It is suggested that a CCTV camera is installed to oversee this car parking area to discourage this.
- It is also suggested that the refuse crew go round to each individual house in the area to collect the refuse sacks as there will be no suitable space available by the car parking area as a collection point.
AMENDED
22/02425/TELNOT Land North West Of Junction With Sycamore Drive Bartholomew Way Swanley Kent BR8 7UN – COMMENTS DUE BY 12/10/2022
Proposed 5G 15m telecoms installation: H3G street pole and additional equipment cabinets.
This application has now been amended, and a summary of the main changes are set out below; The site address has been amended.
OBJECTION – Out of context with the surrounding area. Close proximity of the mast to St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Primary School and playground so creating a perception of possible health issues.
22/02424/TELNOT Bus Shelter 3209 0020 Opposite Swanley Service Station London Road Swanley – COMMENTS DUE BY 07/10/2022
Proposed 5G 15m telecoms installation: H3G street pole and additional equipment cabinets.
OBJECTION – Out of context with the surrounding area and close proximity to homes and perception of possible health issues.
22/02496/FUL 13 High Street Swanley Kent BR8 8AE – COMMENTS DUE BY 14/10/2022
Change of use of ground floor shop from commercial (use class E) to use as a nail bar (sui generis).
NO OBJECTION
22/02515/HOUSE 3 Five Wents Swanley Kent BR8 7LE – COMMENTS DUE BY 18/10/2022
Proposed new roof and loft extension with roof lights. Conversion of existing garage to a habitable space
NO OBJECTION
11749 DECISIONS MADE BY PLANNING AUTHORITY
22/01227/FUL Gildenhill Bungalow Gildenhill Road Swanley
Demolition, alterations, and new roof to part of the existing dwelling and the change of use to create 3 no. additional dwelling houses with associated curtilages, parking and access.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 15/08/2022
22/01373/HOUSE 72 Laburnum Avenue Swanley Kent
2 storey side extension with alteration to the roof and fenestration.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 24/06/2022
22/01575/HOUSE 12 Azalea Drive Swanley Kent
Demolish an existing single storey rear extension and provide a full width single storey extension to the rear of the property.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 11/07/2022
22/01797/MMA 48 Archer Way Swanley Kent
Amendment to 20/02827/HOUSE.
REFUSED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 22/07/2022
22/01837/FUL 2 Woodview Road Swanley Kent
Subdivision of plot into two parts, garage demolition and erect a new dwelling.
REFUSED – STC COMMENT – OBJECTION 22/07/2022
22/01919/HOUSE 15 The Spinney Swanley Kent
Demolition of existing garage replaced with a single storey rear extension.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 02/08/2022
22/02017/HOUSE 43 Manse Way Swanley Kent
Single storey side extension.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 26/08/2022
22/02051/HOUSE 26 Oakleigh Close Swanley Kent
Demolition of existing external staircase, erection of single storey rear extension. Alteration to fenestration.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 15/08/2022
22/02081/HOUSE 16 Hotham Close Swanley Kent
Loft conversion including skylights and three new dormers on West elevation. Change of stairs and minor works on the ground floor.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 26/08/2022
22/01660/LDCPR 2 Five Wents Swanley Kent
Rear extension.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 20/07/2022
11750 APPEALS
SDC Appeal Ref: 22/00090/ENF
20/00592/OPDEV Land North Of Old Place Farm Beechenlea Lane Swanley KENT BR8 7PR
Appeal against issue of Enforcement for: Without planning permission, change of use of the land to storage and the erection of buildings, the siting of containers and laying of associated hardstanding.
I refer to the above details. An Appeal has been made to the Secretary of State against the issue of an Enforcement Notice by Sevenoaks District Council.
The appellant has appealed against the notice on the following grounds:
(a) That planning permission should be granted for what is alleged in the notice.
(b) That there has not been a breach of planning control.
(c) That, at the time the enforcement notice was issued, it was too late to take enforcement action against the matters stated in the notice.
(d) The steps required to comply with the requirements of the notice are excessive and lesser steps would overcome the objections.
(e) That the time given to comply with the notice is too short.
11751 FOR INFORMATION ONLY
22/02436/WTCA 1 Elm Cottages Swanley Village Road Swanley Kent BR8 7NS
Works to trees CA.
We have received notice of intention to carry out the operation described above.
This notice has been served in accordance with the provisions of Section 211 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, which requires that any person who proposes to cut down, lop or top a tree in a Conservation Area shall serve notice of his intention on the District Council and shall not carry out the work until a period of six weeks elapses from the date of the service of the notice.
As there is no statutory requirement to publicise a Section 211 notification, this letter is for information purposes only.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING – 19th October 2022
MEETING CLOSED: 21:45
SIGNED: 19/10/2022
Cllr G Darrington
Chair of Development Control
