Present
| Members | Present | Apologies | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair: Cllr G Darrington | ✓ | ||
| Deputy Chair: Cllr L Ball | ✓ | ||
| Cllr S Andrews | ✓ | ||
| Cllr J Barnes | ✓ | ||
| Cllr P Darrington | ✓ | ||
| Cllr J Domigan | ✓ | ||
| Cllr J Griffiths | ✓ | ||
| Cllr M Horwood | ✓ |
Officers:
Assistant Town Clerk – Toni Roast
Also Present:
Cllr T Searles
David Gregory – Cooper Estates
Katherine Miles – Cooper Estates
Representatives from Lidl
Representative from WSP
Public:
Three members of the public were present.
11864 – APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
None
11865 – DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Michael Horwood declared that he resides near the site. He has previously met with Cooper Estates to discuss the general plans for the Broom Hill Site development. He confirmed that he would keep an open mind with the discussion.
11866 – DECISIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY SWANLEY TOWN COUNCIL
22/03450/HYB Broom Hill Site London Road Swanley Kent – COMMENTS DUE BY 14/02/2023
Hybrid application comprising: IN FULL, demolition of existing buildings and the creation of a new access roundabout on London Road and erection of a retail food store (Use Class E(a)), together with associated plant and infrastructure, internal roads and landscaping, and ancillary works; and IN OUTLINE, the erection of 47 dwellings, including public open space and landscaping, with all matters reserved except means of access and layout.
A discussion took place and questions were asked by members of the public and Councillors of Cooper Estates and Lidl. Some points of concern were:- traffic congestion, pedestrian access, air, light and noise pollution. There were also concerns that this development might have an effect on the regeneration of Swanley Town Centre. Cooper Estates addressed questions raised and referred to the drawings and documentation which accompanied the application.
NO OBJECTION subject to:
• Receiving a satisfactory KCC highways report
• Receiving a no objection Environmental Health report
• National Highways receiving a satisfactory construction traffic management plan
• The closing hours being reduced from 11.00pm to 10.00pm
• All store deliveries including arrival and departure times to be within the store opening times
DATE OF NEXT MEETING – 15th February 2023
MEETING CLOSED: 20:53
SIGNED: 01/03/2023
Cllr G Darrington
Chair of Development Control
