Present:
| Members | Present | Apologies | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair: Cllr G Darrington | ✓ | ||
| Deputy Chair: Cllr L Ball | ✓ | ||
| Cllr S Andrews | ✓ | Annual Leave | |
| Cllr J Barnes | ✓ | ||
| Cllr P Darrington | ✓ | ||
| Cllr J Domigan | ✓ | ||
| Cllr J Griffiths | ✓ | ||
| Cllr M Horwood | ✓ |
Officers:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Ryan Hayman
Executive Assistant – Tracey Bayliss
Parks & Open Spaces Manager – George Brooker
David Gregory – Cooper Estates
Katherine Miles – Cooper Estates
Also Present: – Cllr C Barnes, Cllr L Dyball, C Lee, Cllr V Letchford, Cllr T Searles
Public: – One member of the public was present.
11845 – APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllr S Andrews
11846 – 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.
Cllr Lesley Dyball declared that she had attended the meeting with Cooper Estates with Cllr Horwood and although she is not a member of the Development Committee wanted to make it known.
11847 – MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
To approve as correct the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday 18th January 2023.
APPROVED & SIGNED
11848 – 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 of Cooper Estates.
Some points of concern were:- traffic congestion, air, light and noise pollution, parking space requirements and landscaping.
Cooper Estates addressed questions raised and referred to the drawings and documentation which accompanied the application.
It was mentioned that the two EV charging spaces was inadequate as noted in the Kent Design Version 1 document.
It was noted also that the EV charging spaces have a larger footprint than a standard space and would there be scope for more EV points in the future.
Cooper Estates confirmed that the parking spaces were in accordance with the Kent Design Guide that allowance had been made for extra space for increasing the EV charging spaces.
They confirmed that the proposed car park layout and space allocation was in accordance with the standard required.
It was noted that various reports from KCC Highways, Environmental Health and National Highways had not yet been received.
This item has been deferred to 13th February for its inclusion into the agenda for an extraordinary meeting of Swanley Development Control Committee.
20:25 George Brooker, David Gregory, Katherine Miles and the member of the public left the meeting.
22/02271/FUL Malt House Farm Lower Road Hextable Swanley Kent BR8 7RZ – COMMENTS DUE BY 06/02/2023
Conversion of three stables into three studio flats and replacement of existing roof with a pitched roof with dormer windows.
NO OBJECTION
23/00027/HOUSE 32 Hibbs Close Swanley Kent BR8 7FA – COMMENTS DUE BY 07/02/2023
Proposed loft conversion to convert existing loft space to create a rear dormer with rooflights.
NO OBJECTION
22/03212/FUL 1 And 1A Silver Birches Highlands Hill Swanley Kent BR8 7NB – COMMENTS DUE BY 08/02/2023
Formation of vehicular access on to Highlands Hill and provision of four off street car parking spaces to serve both 1 and 1A Silver Birches.
NO OBJECTION
23/00052/MMA 15 The Spinney Swanley Kent BR8 7YA – COMMENTS DUE BY 09/02/2023
Amendment to 22/01919/HOUSE.
NO OBJECTION
AMENDED 23/00088/HOUSE 19 Sermon Drive Swanley Kent BR8 7HS – COMMENTS DUE BY 10/02/2023
Single storey rear extension with roof lights. Demolition of existing utility room. Alterations to fenestration.
This application has now been amended, and a summary of the main changes are set out below;
The proposed drawings have been amended to include a rear ground floor door.
NO OBJECTION
23/00112/HOUSE 1 Dahlia Drive Swanley Kent BR8 7XS – COMMENTS DUE BY 14/02/2023
Construction of a single storey rear extension with roof light. Partial conversion of the garage into habitable living space, with alterations to roof height.
NO OBJECTION
23/00061/HOUSE 7 Five Wents Swanley Kent BR8 7LE – COMMENTS DUE BY 14/02/2023
Proposed loft conversion with dormer to rear.
NO OBJECTION
20:29 George Brooker entered the meeting.
11849 – DECISIONS MADE BY PLANNING AUTHORITY
22/03245/HOUSE 101 Archer Way Swanley Kent
Garage conversion with alterations to roof height.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 09/12/2022
21/04181/OUT Broom Hill Site London Road Swanley
Outline application for the erection of 47 dwellings, including public open space and landscaping with some matters reserved.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 04/11/2022
22/03094/HOUSE 1 Prospect Row Swanley Village Road Swanley
Continued use of air condition unit to existing outbuilding exterior.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 05/12/2022
22/02490/HOUSE 48 Archer Way Swanley Kent
Second storey extension over existing garage and two storey rear extension.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 20/10/2022
21/01933/FUL Unit 2 Broomfield Works London Road
Use of site for the purposes of car sales.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 17/11/2022
22/03277/CONVAR Units 2, 3 & 5 2 Gateway Trading Estate London Road
Variation of condition 6(vi) (storage of goods) of SE/78/01314/FUL for outline permission to erect a warehouse to widen the use in line with adopted planning policy and allow a greater choice of premises for businesses seeking to establish in the area.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 05/01/2023
22/03351/FUL Police Station London Road Swanley
Erection of new 1300mm high-security metal fencing to the top of the existing police garage block.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 05/01/2023
22/02642/HOUSE 4 Pine Close Swanley Kent
Erection of a free standing pergola and raised platform.
REFUSED – STC COMMENT – OBJECTION 09/12/2022
11850 – INFORMATION ONLY
23/00113/WTCA St Pauls Church Of England Primary School School Lane Swanley Kent BR8 7PJ
Various works to trees. (WTCA)
We have received notice of intention to carry out the operation described above.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING – 13th February 2023
MEETING CLOSED: 20:32
SIGNED: 01/03/2023
Cllr G Darrington
Chair of Development Control
